Summer Love

Disclaimer: I don’t own Harry Potter or the names I’ve borrowed from Sense and Sensibility. Wish I did though. Ha! Ha! This story is strictly for fun and nothing else.

Summary: Hermione has graduated from Hogwarts and discovers her neighbor is none other than her, recently, former potions professor, Severus Snape. What happens when these two get together? Will they make it or not? R/R

Summer Love

Chapter 8

“Sir! Sir can you hear me?” a voice called out.

“Her…Her…Hermione?” Severus moaned as he began to come around.

“He’s coming around! Bring the Gurney!” a man yelled.

“Hermione! Where’s Hermione!” Severus demanded.

“Remain calm. They’re cutting her out of the car. Do you think you can walk?” the man asked.

“Yes.” Severus answered.

The two firemen had already removed the door and helped Severus to his feet. Once outside, Severus could see what happened. His Porches had been struck on the passenger side by another vehicle. He found himself being eased to a sitting position on a gurney as policemen, firemen and paramedics were coming and going.

“Where’s Hermione! I want to see my fiancee!” Severus yelled.

“Sir, they are in the process of removing her from the car. We need to get you to the hospital.’ the paramedic said.

“I’m not leaving without her. I go to the hospital when she does.” Severus said.

“She loaded in. Let’s go.” another paramedic said.

Severus was quickly loaded into the ambulance and taken to London Memorial Hospital. In the back, Severus used the cell phone of one of the paramedics and called Chris.

“Hello?” Chris said.

“Chris, it’s Severus.” Severus said over the wail of the sirens.

“Severus, is that a siren?” Chris asked worriedly.

“Yes. Hermione and I were in a car accident. I don’t know how she is. I’m not even sure what happened.” Severus answered as the paramedics checked his vital signs.

“What hospital?” Chris asked.

“We’re heading for London Memorial.” Severus replied.

“Marianne and I’ll meet you two there.” Chris said and hung up.

“Marianne!” Chris cried.

“What?” Marianne asked as she walked in still wearing her nurse’s uniform.

“We have to get to London Memorial. Severus and Hermione are on their way there now.” Chris explained.

“Oh god.” Marianne gasped.

The two rushed out of the house. At the hospital, Severus and Hermione arrived. Severus never saw Hermione as he was unloaded and rushed into the ER. He kept asking and asking for her, but they wouldn’t let him see her.

“She’s my fiancee! I need to be with her!” Severus yelled.

“Sir, we understand. Your fiancee has been severely hurt. The doctors are currently trying to save her life. We need you to relax and let the nurses take care of you. Please.” a doctor said..

Severus froze. A nurse came in and began to clean and bandage his numerous cuts and bruises. He couldn’t, more like didn’t, want to believe that Hermione was seriously injured.

“Marianne? I thought you were off?” asked the nurse at the reception desk.

“I am. We’re looking for Severus Snape and Hermione Granger. They were brought in by ambulance. They were in a car accident.” Marianne answered.
“Oh yes. Let’s see. Mr. Snape is in observation 4 and Dr. Corday is currently working on Miss Granger. What is your relationship to them Marianne?” the nurse asked.

“Hermione’s my niece and Severus is her boyfriend. He called us from the ambulance. Can we see Severus?” Marianne replied.

“Sure. I’ll notify Elizabeth that you’re here.” the nurse said.

“Thanks Abby.” Marianne said with a smile.

Chris and Marianne hurried for Severus’s room. They found him wearing a hospital gown sitting in bed with his head in his hands. Bandages covering the cuts he had sustained in the wreck.

“Severus.” Chris said.

“Chris, Marianne. I’m sorry. I…I didn’t see the other car till it was too late.” Severus said brokenly.

“Oh Severus. It’s not your fault.” Marianne replied gently as she sat beside him and gathered him into her arms.

“Do you know anything about…Hermione?” Severus asked.

“Not much. Dr. Elizabeth Corday is the doctor working on her. Elizabeth is a good friend and one of the best doctor’s here at the hospital. Hermione is in great hands.” Marianne answered.

Down the hall, doctors and nurses were working quickly to save Hermione’s life. Dr. Corday had been working on her since she was brought in, hoping to stabilize her.

“Call Dr. Stanton and have him prep for her in the OR.” Elizabeth ordered.

A few minutes later Hermione was wheeled out and upstairs to the OR. Elizabeth sighed as she removed her gloves and mask. After washing her hands, she made her way to Severus’s room to update him, Marianne and Chris.

“Elizabeth, how is she?” Marianne asked when Elizabeth walked in.

“She’s up in the OR. Mr. Snape, I understand you were driving. What can you remember?” Elizabeth asked.

“We had just left Starlight Glade. I had proposed and she had accepted. We were going through a stoplight. We didn’t see the other car. Suddenly there were bright headlights bearing down on us. The last thing I heard was Hermione’s terrified screams. Please, how is she? Can I see her?” Severus explained.

“She’s hanging on. The car impacted her side hard. She’s lost a lot of blood. Luckily, she carried a card that told us her blood type. She had several broken ribs, both of her legs broken, her right wrist broken, her nose and jaw fractured. She also sustained numerous internal injuries, which we managed to stop the bleeding as well as some spinal damage. That’s what we are trying to repair now.” Elizabeth answered.

“Oh god! Is…is she…going to die?” Severus stuttered.

“Honestly, we are doing all we can. If she pulls through the surgery, the next twenty-four to forty-eight hours are critical. For now, you will be moved to the third floor. We want you to stay overnight. We should know something in the morning.” Elizabeth answered.

“Liz, can I talk to you? Chris, you go with Severus. I’ll be up in a few minutes.” Marianne said.

Elizabeth and Marianne walked outside and into the break room. The two women got a cup of coffee and sat down.

“I want the truth. How bad off is my niece?” Marianne asked.

“I’ll be honest. If she pulls through the surgery she’s got a chance. If she doesn’t we’ll lose her. I will say this, she’s a fighter.” Elizabeth answered.

“For Severus’s sake I hope she pulls through. He’s been through a lot in his life and I don’t think he could handle losing Hermione. I know me and the rest of the family couldn’t.” Marianne sighed.

“Well, I need to go. You had better get back to Chris and Mr. Snape. I’ll send Lydia up once we know something.” Elizabeth said.

“Thank you.” Marianne said.

Five minutes later she entered the room where Severus was. She found Chris sitting in a chair and Severus was sound asleep. Chris looked up.

“Well?” he asked.

“If Hermione pulls through the surgery she’s got a chance. If not…” Marianne answered.

“Let’s hope she does pull through. The nurse gave Severus a sedative. I had no idea he was planning to propose. Did you?” Chris said.

“No. I just hope Hermione pulls through. Why don’t you go outside and call Elise and Ryan.” Marianne replied.

“I think it would be best if we wait till we know how Hermione is doing.” Chris advised.

“I suppose that would be best.” Marianne agreed.

For the rest of the night, Chris and Marianne sat and watched over Severus as he slept. Both waiting for any word on Hermione’s condition. It was about ten in the morning when Severus finally woke up.

“Good morning.” Marianne said.

“Any word yet?” Severus asked a little groggily.

“Nothing yet.” Chris answered.

Just then Lydia walked in. She smiled as she checked Severus’s vitals. A few minutes later Lydia spoke.

“Dr. Corday sent me to tell you about Miss Granger. She’s in recovery. She pulled through the surgery. She will be watched constantly for the next twenty-four to forty-eight hours.” Lydia said.

“Can I see her?” Severus asked.

“I don’t know. Dr. Corday should be by in a bit to explain her situation in better detail.” Lydia answered.

“Thank god she at least pulled through.” Severus sighed.

“Once Elizabeth stops by, I’ll call Elise and Ryan.” Chris said.

“You mean they don’t know yet?” Severus asked.

“We were waiting for information on Hermione. We felt it would be better to have something concrete before we scared the shit out of her parents.” Chris answered.

An hour later, After Severus had breakfast and grabbed a shower, Elizabeth stopped by. Severus was wearing a clean gown and sitting up in bed.

“I’m glad to see you’re feeling better Mr. Snape. I spoke to Lydia.” Elizabeth said.

“How is she?” Severus asked.

“She’s pulled through. That’s the good news. Here’s the bad. We did the best we could to repair the spinal damage. It looks as if she will be paralyzed from the waist down. She may regain feeling below the waist, but at this point, it looks as if she will never be able to have use of her legs again.” Elizabeth answered sadly.

“No. What have I done?” Severus whispered.

“Severus, this was not your fault. I spoke the police. They said the other driver of the other car was drunk. Trust me, he’s going to pay for this.” Chris answered.

“Could we see her?” Marianne asked.

“Yes. I’ll get some scrubs for Mr. Snape to wear.” Elizabeth answered.

Ten minutes later Severus, Marianne and Chris were outside Hermione’s room. Slowly the three entered. There, laying on the bed was Hermione. Her right wrist was in a cast along with both of her legs, she had an IV in her left arm, her face bruised and swelled, she also had numerous cuts and bruises up and down both arms. Severus walked over to her left side. Her engagement ring caught the light and sparkled up at him. He gently took her left hand in both of his and kissed it.

“Hermione, I’m so sorry. I hope you can forgive me. Please love, wake up soon. I need you. Your family needs you. Come back to us.” Severus whispered.

The Wizard finally broke down. Chris and Marianne walked over and placed their hands on his shoulders in silent support.

T.B.C .