Love's Journeys *COMPLETE*

Hey guys!

I'm sure some of my fan may remember this story. I was finally able to find it again. I have since fixed it and I think it's better than before. I hope you all enjoy.

Now, this is A/U and Severus will be OOC. If you don't like it please turn away now. I will not tolerate FLAMES of any kind.

Thanks,
Tiffany


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Summary: The summer before Hermione’s 7th year she and her parents go to America for a vacation. While there she comes face to face with none other than Professor Severus Snape. Once she returns to Hogwarts She finds herself being completely infatuated with her potions professor. Will he notice her? To find out read on!

Love’s Journeys

Prologue

It was a beautiful day in New York City. Hermione was on vacation with her parents before starting her last year at Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She was enjoying a nice afternoon by herself just window shopping while her parents were off at lunch with her aunt and uncle. Hermione passed by the different shops on fifth avenue just window shopping. She had received and owl from Harry who was staying with Ron for the summer. She had promised Ginny that she would find her a souvenir to give her from New York.

‘I can’t believe it’s my final year at Hogwarts.’ She thought to herself as she looked into a bookshop window. ‘What will I do? I mean, Voldemort was finally defeated by Harry, so we no longer have to worry about him pop up. I could always go off to the university and become a teacher.’ She thought as she entered the store to look around for a copy of her favorite muggle book.

As she wandered around the store she didn’t notice the tall black haired man standing in front of her until she bumped right into him and ended up flat on her butt in the aisle.

“I’m so sorry. I wasn’t looking where I was going.” Hermione apologized.

“It’s quite all right. Here, let me help you up.” Came a silky deep voice.

Hermione reached out to the outstretched hand and was pulled to her feet. It was only once she was on her feet did she look into the face of the man she bumped into.

“P…Professor Snape?” Hermione stuttered.

“Miss Granger?” Professor Snape said as he quickly let go of her hand.

“I’m sorry professor. I should have been watching where I was going. I don’t mean to sound rude but, what are you doing here in the states?” Hermione said quietly.

“Even us old professors need a vacation too Miss Granger. Now, if you’ll excuse me. I have some things to do. See you in September Miss Granger.” Professor Snape replied politely as he headed to the counter to pay for his purchases and left the store.

After a few minutes Hermione regained her composure.

‘Wow, he was almost…nice. Wonder why?’ She thought as she made her way to the section of the store she was looking for.

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Hermione was heading back to her aunt and uncle’s apartment when she felt someone grab her arm hard and spin her around. She immediately froze in shock and slight fear as she stared into the silvery grey eyes of Draco Malfoy.

“Well, well, if it isn’t the little mudblood.” Draco sneered.

Hermione tried to move away from him but he was holding her arms too tightly for her to move more than a few inches away from him. “Leave me alone Malfoy.” Hermione demanding.

“What’s the matter? Not so tough without Potty and Weasley? There is no one here to help you now you filthy little mudblood. It’s your fault my father was executed and the dark lord was destroyed. It’s time for a little pay back.” Draco whispered threateningly.

She continued to struggle as she glared at Draco. “Let me the fuck go.”

“I suggest you leave Miss Granger alone Mr. Malfoy.” Severus hissed as he moved between Hermione and Draco.

“You traitor. The dark lord should have killed you when he had the chance.” Draco glared evilly at the former Death Eater.

Severus moved toward Draco, their noses mere inches apart. “If I ever see you bothering Miss Granger again I will personally see to it that you regret it. Is that understood Mr. Malfoy?”

Draco Malfoy stared back at Snape with an evil glint in his eyes before he looked back at Hermione. “You’re lucky today Granger. But one day you won’t be so lucky.” then spun on his heel and stalked away.

“Miss Granger, are you all right?” Severus asked gently as he placed his hand on her shoulder.

“Yes sir. Thank you sir.” She nodded as she let out a relieved breath.

Severus wrapped his arm around her shoulder in a comforting manner. “Let’s get you back to your parents.” Hermione simply nodded and steered them toward her aunt and uncle’s apartment.

‘What the hell are you doing Severus? Being nice and caring toward a student! And Granger for that matter!’ Severus’s mind screamed. ‘Shut up. She was in trouble and I helped her. What’s wrong with that?’ His mind argued back.

“Well, here we are. I think I can make back on my own.” Hermione’s said breaking through Severus’s thoughts.

“Are you sure you’re okay?” He asked.

“Yes sir. Thanks again. I’ll…um...I’ll see you in September.” She said as she quickly disappeared into the building.

Once he was sure she was safely inside he turned and headed back to the hotel he was staying at. All the while his thoughts were going crazy. Wondering why he felt the need to suddenly protect Hermione Granger of all people.

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That night Hermione herself was having a similar argument inside her own mind. She spent the entire night trying to figure out why her thoughts suddenly seemed to circle around her potions professor. Even when she left to return to England two days later she still couldn’t get the way he acted toward her out of her mind.

‘This year is definitely going to interesting.’ She thought as she sat on the plane bound back for England.

T.B.C