But Harry dragged out this delicious torture for the best part of three hours. There was something almost tantric about his technique; he would raise and lower the intensity of Hermione's tingles, to produce alternating waves of lusty sensation, followed by periods of respite that were almost a torment for his poor wife. She had been numb long enough, now she just wanted to be overloaded with as much pleasure as Harry could give her, which promised to be a lot.