When Hermione Fights

Narcissa

Chapter beta: Dani

Chapter translator: Aivy

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After Severus had left us, I slipped onto Draco's lap, laughing, and kissed him longingly.

I was glad that we had finally found a way to discuss this rather hushed subject - what had happened when Severus had unmasked me - and even if I didn't like the circumstances, everything was now out in the open. Both Draco and I had found a basis in how we would and could deal with the fact as well as with Severus himself.

It was over, forgiven and forgotten. I could no longer hold it against him that he had lost control over himself. I had gotten involved in a dangerous game and had known about the risks, so I shouldn't be struggling with my fate.

Draco also wanted to forget his grudge. We had decided not to discuss it any more. Should Lucius continue to provoke us with it, it would no longer affect us since everything should take place within the family had been said and done. We were both sure that Severus was not proud of what had happened at that time. That was punishment enough for him, especially since Draco had me and Severus didn't.

"It really doesn't bother you?" Draco breathed anxiously against my lips and broached the new subject.

"You doubt me? Draco, you disappoint me. Please, it has long been obvious to me that this would have to happen. We should make the best of it! I'm more concerned about you. Are you really happy to serve him?" I whispered worriedly, stroking his cheek.

"Happy? I don't like serving anyone. Others have to serve me! But I will probably never manage to get the one if I don't do the other first... unfortunately! Thus it is necessary to serve him. Hence, I look forward to taking my place, yes, I do, because it brings me closer to my goal! I feel very much validated by the fact that I am an exception. To be accepted into the inner circle right away is an honour. It pleases me even more that you support me so much," he explained to me in detail.

Then he lovingly kissed my forehead. I knew that he would not tell me more about his goals, at least not now, and I accepted that, just as he accepted my silence about certain things.

"Always, Draco, I will always support you! Why were you so disgruntled when you came in?" I asked curiously and snuggled up to him.

"Oh, why do you think? To see you so... you were so close. He was about to kiss you and you didn't look averse to the idea. Did you want to kiss him?" he asked in a deceptively nonchalant voice. He seemed to pierce me with his light grey eyes and watched me closely.

"Maybe? He's a good kisser." I laughed mockingly because I wanted to annoy him. Even though I had sensed earlier that Severus had had a great desire to kiss me at that moment, I had not intended to respond.

"That isn't funny! You are playing us; I am not blind," Draco said both resignedly and unhappily and I gently kissed his cheek.

"No, not really. It's more like I'm your plaything. However, this time it was more of a small power struggle. He wanted to know what I was doing and I didn't want to tell him. He always tries to unsettle me with his physical proximity," I explained to him seriously and he nodded knowingly.

"Just make sure you don't lose control, Hermione. With Severus, I wouldn't worry normally, he is the most controlled man I know, but with you he sometimes doesn't seem to be as rational as usual and that troubles me. I don't want to have to kill him someday. You belong to me," he replied emphatically and looked at me urgently.

"That shouldn't become necessary. I would never want something like this to happen, really not," I said, caressing his hair with one hand and playing with his soft strands. He seemed reassured and so was I. When I looked at him, his worry was gone for the time being.