Disclaimer…: See earlier chapters

Disclaimer…: See earlier chapters

No excuse for my laziness this time. I just could not find time to do anything since school started. Been busy moving as well. ENJOY!

True Love and Trust

By xXNikolettaBlackXx

AKA grimreaperprincess666

Chapter Ten: Out of Thin Air

Last Time: “I love you too, my Mia…” Severus breathed as he let her lips go.

“Don’t tell anyone.” Hermione muttered as she kissed him again, this time it was deeper and more passionate.

Chapter Ten: Out of Thin Air

“Good morning, love…” Severus murmured as he wrapped his arms tightly around Hermione’s waist, in an attempt to get closer to her.

Hermione wriggled her rear against Severus’ front. An immediate response came in the form of a gasp from Severus’ lips. He tightened his hold on her and pushed his hips forward, showing her his slight erection.

“What a wonderful way to wake up…” Severus said as he kissed Hermione’s neck softly.

Hermione grinned as she turned in his arms to face him. She leaned forward to collect his lips in a gentle, yet needy kiss. Her arms somehow found his neck and wrapped around it.

“Severus?” A voice sounded from the doorway.

The couple looked up at a black haired woman with wide and frightened eyes.

“Sestina?” Severus said as he tore away from Hermione to get out of the bed and stare at the woman before him.

“H-how…I mean…I…What?” Severus stuttered as he stood stalk still.

“Mum’s gone, Sev. She’s gone.” Sestina said in response as silent tears streamed down her face and her voice broke as she said Severus’ name.

“What?” Severus said skeptically as Sestina ran to him and threw her arms around his waist and he embraced her.

Hermione started to feel awkward as she watched Sestina, was it, hugging HER Severus. Yet, hadn’t she said THEIR mother had died? That would make her-

“Sev?” Hermione said as she stood out of the bed and cautiously approached them.

“Who’s she?” Sestina asked as she let go of Severus to get a better look at the young, average looking witch in front of her.

“Oh, I’m sorry. This is my younger sister, Sestina; this is Hermione, my girlfriend?” Severus said as he gave Hermione a questioning look, as they had never really established a common ground between them last night.

“Hello, I’m sorry to have met you under such horrible circumstances, Sestina.” Hermione said as she put her hand out and shook Sestina’s hand.

“Hello, Hermione. As Severus said, I am his baby sister. I also wish we had met under more pleasant circumstances.” Sestina said as she smiled a watery smile at Severus and Hermione.

“I never thought my big brother would find a woman up to his standards. He is so selective and particular about everything it is hard to please him.” Sestina said as she hugged Hermione lightly.

“Did you bring Logan with you?” Severus asked, trying to change the subject.

“Yes, he is with Michael in your sitting room.” Sestina answered.

The trio walked from the bedroom to the sitting room and a little boy with blond hair and black eyes was sitting in a muscled man’s lap. The man, Michael, had sandy blond hair, much like Logan’s, and bright green eyes.

“Uncle Sevwus!” The little boy ran from his father’s lap and into Severus’ open arms.

“Hello Logan! You’ve gotten so big.” Severus said as he held his nephew tight.

“Who’s that pwetty lady in the gween dwess, Uncle Sevwus?” The little four year old asked as he furrowed his eyes together and looked at Hermione.

“This is Miss Hermione; she is one of my friends.” Severus answered.

“Hello Miss Hew-mine, my name is Logan. Awe you gonna mawwy my Uncle Sevwus?” Logan stuck his little hand out towards Hermione, whom was flushed red and smiled brightly at the young toddler.

“Hello, Logan, it’s very nice to meet you. I don’t know if I am going to marry him, but we’ll see, ok?” Hermione said slowly as she shook the little boy’s hand.

“Ok, you love him though don’t you?” He asked as he tried to reach up and hug her. By now, Severus, Sestina, Michael, and Hermione’s faces were all flushed with embarrassment.

“Yes, I love your Uncle Severus very much. But it’s not that simple dear. Would you like some tea, Sestina?” Hermione smiled and her flush faded as she addressed Sestina.

“Yes, please, could you put just a pinch of Belladonna in it?” Sestina asked wearily.

“Of course, I’ll be right back, love.” Hermione said and kissed Severus on the cheek before receding to the kitchen to make the tea.

“How did it happen?” Severus asked as he sat down with Logan in his lap.

“We don’t know. Sounds like a planned poisoning, though. She was drinking the tea that her old house elf brought her, just like every night. And she died half an hour later in her bed.” Michael said, as Sestina couldn’t bear to repeat the occurrence. Severus sat there for a minute or so contemplating the possibilities.

“Did she meet anyone that may have wanted her dead for some reason?”

“No, I can’t see why anyone would want to see Eileen dead. She was an incredible woman. The only person I could think of would be Tobias Snape, your father. We haven’t seen hide or hair of the man since Sestina and I wed, but we can’t rule out the possibility yet.” Michael said thoughtfully.

Severus let one tear fall from his eye as he bid his baby sister farewell. The group had sat for three hours collaborating about Eileen’s death. Impossible as it may seem, they could find nothing out of the ordinary at the scene and the old elf seemed oblivious to everything that had happened the night of her death. It was as if Eileen never existed to anyone other than Severus, Sestina, Michael, Logan, and Hermione.

“We need to talk, Love.” Said Severus as he sat on the opposite end of the couch Hermione was sitting on as she read the new Hogwarts; A History edition.

“Yes, I agree. Since when am I your girlfriend, Sev?” Hermione asked as she sat her book down on the coffee table.

“I couldn’t think of any other explanation as to why you were in my bed, and kissing me on top of that. Would you rather be my wife?” Severus said sarcastically as he closed his eyes and rested his head on the back of the couch.

“Hmm, I’d have to consider that for a while.” She wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed his cheek gently.

Next Time: We see what really happened to Eileen and Hermione and Sev’s relationship is put to the test.