SMHC snippet

[averygoodun42]

To celebrate finally sending off chapter 23 to the alpha beta, I thought I would give you a little taste of what's to come. Unfortunately, this chapter is just not made for snipping, so this is a pretty paltry offering. Sorry.


They Apparated beside the castle gates with the smallest pop, and promptly made their way up the hill. Hermione felt rather giddy as they rushed toward the castle, their sense of propriety having properly given way to their hormones and only maintaining enough say to get them into a more private domain because neither of them were naturally exhibitionists.

Hand in hand, they made their way down into the dungeons. Hermione found it hard not to giggle and even more difficult not to let her smile grow out of control, though several reminder scowls from Severus as they passed by some students did help. A little.

They finally made it into his chambers, closed the door behind them, and had thrown themselves at each other when a little cough sounded from the settee.

Instinctively, they both had their wands trained at the person who coughed in an instant, though Hermione dropped her wand arm as soon as she recognized Professor Dumbledore. Severus didn't.

"What are you doing here, Albus?"

Dumbledore rose from his seat and said somberly, "My apologies, Severus. I received a note today and felt it best that you deal with it immediately."

Severus' wand didn't falter. "And you could not have charmed it urgent?"

"I was going to, but then I noticed you had arrived, and judged, by the manner of your ascent, that my charms may not be as effective as usual." He looked at Severus and Hermione's joined hands and then back at their rosy faces. Hermione blushed and broke away.

"Modesty is not your strong suit, old man," Severus snarled while dropping his wand. "So give me the note and then kindly leave."

Dumbledore serenely nodded and handed over the parchment. He then laid a hand on Severus' shoulder and squeezed.

"I am sorry, Severus."

Comments

[renitaleandra.livejournal.com]

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*taps fingers waiting for chapter*

[averygoodun.livejournal.com]

As soon as it's ready, I'll be posting it. I expect I'm almost as anxious as you are for that to happen. :-)

[keladry_lupin]

I stayed at home just long enough to read it (and squee), but not to beta it and send it back. Look for it first thing in the morning; I'll get to work the minute I get home from work.