Twisted Deviant

Part XIX Severus was not in the tent when Hermione woke up. She sat up slowly, ignoring the dull ache of her muscles. Her trousers, knickers, bra and shirt were at the edge of the tent where Severus had thrown them the night before. She scooted down the sleeping bag and reached for them. The cold air attacked her warm skin as she pulled her clothes on. She pushed a shaky hand through her hair, knowing it wasn’t going to do much good as she debated whether to sit in the tent a bit longer or head outside. He was sitting on one of the rocks near the fire pit when she finally emerged from the tent. “Do you regret it?” she asked before she could stop herself. His head jerked up at the sound of her voice, and he turned towards her. “No.” Hermione bit her lip, worrying the bottom portion with her teeth. Indecision was etched all over her face. She felt odd. The night before she had felt more alive than she had in years, yet this morning, waking up alone had caused nothing but doubt...

Part XI “You’re enjoying this, aren’t you?” Hermione accused him two hours later. He was sitting on the ground, his back against one of the rocks near the campfire, drinking a mug of tea. “We should be doing something, yet all you're doing is sitting on your arse.” He turned his head and gave her an appraising look. “Just what should we be doing?” “Well, we could pack up the tent and leave.” “And that served you so well last night, didn’t it?” He took a sip of tea. “Just how far did you get last night before you found yourself back in camp?” Hermione muttered something under her breath. “What was that?” “I said,” Hermione gritted out, “not far – but that could mean anything.” “Yes, I’m sure it could,” he replied. “However, I don’t relish the prospect of chasing my tail for hours on end only to find myself in the same bloody spot I started out in.” “We just can’t sit here and do nothing.” “Then give me a productive suggestion – anything other than wandering around aimlessly....

Recipient: [info]lurkerfromoz Title: Darkest Before the Light Author: [info]celisnebula Rating: NC-17 Warnings: Cracktastic – definitely not the usual Snape (at least not for me). Summary: Someone wants Snape and Hermione together – thinks they’d be a perfect pair. Kidnapped, separately via Portkey, they’re trapped deep within a darkened, older forest without their wands. They’ve a tent and supplies enough to last a few weeks out in the wilderness… It’s not a question of survival in the wilderness; it’s a question of whether or not they can survive each other. Original Prompt: Severus disappeared after the battle of Hogwarts. Years later, he bumps into Hermione in an exotic location. What is she doing there? Is she married? Do they have hawt sex0ors (yes please)? Part I Hermione Granger wearily trudged down the hallway towards the underground public bathroom, twirling the golden Ministry of Magic coin between her fingers. If she had her way, there’d be a more dignified way of entering...