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Threat in Blood
Life is a Strange Thing Indeed
Disclaimer: I don’t own any Harry Potter characters. Sure wish I did though. This story is for fun only.
Summary: It’s been 6 years since Hermione Granger has seen her friends from Hogwarts or even set foot in England. Suddenly she finds herself being called back home by the one person who she tried so hard in vain to run away from and forget. Will her past feelings interfere with her sense of duty? Read and find out.
Chapter 12- Threat in Blood
Hermione woke up as the sun began to rise. She looked over at Severus, who was still sound asleep. She brushed a raven lock of hair off of his forehead as she studied him.
‘He’s like a little boy when he sleeps. Last night was incredible. He showed me a side that I doubt anyone has ever seen. Love. I love him so much. But what about Sam? I care about him and I do love him, but could I honestly be happy with him? I know I would be happy with Severus. Oh bloody hell I’m so confused.’ she thought as she watched her lover sleep.
After a few minutes of watching him she quietly and slowly climbed out of bed. She grabbed a change of clothes from her bag and went to take a shower. As the jets of water washed over her body she came to a sound conclusion.
She was head over heels in love with Severus Octavious Snape. Plain and simple. She also knew that when she returned to Hogwarts she would have to tell Sam and stop leading the Wizard on. She turned off the shower, dried off and dressed. She smiled as she saw Severus was still asleep. As she passed the small table by the window she saw a letter written in blood. With shaking hands she picked it up and read it.
I saw you last night. You will regret and pay for your actions mudblood. You will die and so will your lover.
Tell me, is Snape worth dying for? Because I have a painful and violent death all ready for him. And you’ll have a front row seat for the show. Enjoy your time together while it still lasts.
We’ll meet soon my dear. Very soon
Hermione screamed and let the letter fall from her hands to the floor. Severus was immediately awake and at her side.
“Hermione? What is it? Are you all right?” Severus asked.
Hermione’s face was ghostly white and she was shaking from head to toe. She faced Severus and threw herself into his arms. Severus held her tightly, feeling her body violently shaking as he did so.
“Sshh. What happened?” He whispered soothingly.
“The letter.” she answered meekly.
Severus released her to bend down and pick up the letter. He noticed the blood was fresh. H e clutched the letter as he read it. Anger and fear running through him.
“I’ll get dressed and we’ll head back at once. Albus needs to see this.” Severus said.
Hermione sat down unsteadily as Severus cast a cleansing spell on him, got dressed, shrunk their purchases and bags. Hermione was gently pulled to her feet and with the letter tucked in his pocket he lead Hermione out of the room.
The two apparated to Hogsmeade and walked back to the castle. Halfway there Hermione’s legs gave out on her. Severus scooped her into his arms before she hit the ground and carried her to the castle.
Remus was walking out of the castle when he spotted Severus carrying Hermione. Fearing the worst he ran to the couple.
“Severus what happened? Is she okay?” Remus asked as he reached them.
“We need to see Albus. Go get Harry and you might as well get Mr. Peterson as well and meet us in Albus’s office in five minutes. I’ll explain there.” Severus answered.
Remus didn’t hesitate as he turned and ran back inside. Severus hurried inside and right to Albus’s office. He found the older Wizard sitting at his desk drinking a cup of tea. Albus looked up as Severus burst in carrying Hermione in his arms.
“What has happened?” Albus asked as he rushed to Hermione and Severus.
“Wait till Remus, Harry and Mr. Peterson get here. Then I’ll explain.” Severus answered as he gently sat Hermione on the couch.
Not long after Harry, Remus and Sam entered. Harry ran to Hermione, who upon seeing her best friend, threw herself into his arms. Harry felt how badly she was shaking and looked to Severus for answers.
“This morning Hermione found this note on the table in our room. When I heard her scream I woke up and ran to her side. The letter is written in blood. Who’s or what’s blood it is I don’t know.” Severus said, handing the letter to Albus.
Albus, Remus, Harry and Sam read the note.
“Who would do this to her?” Sam asked.
“I doubt it was Malfoy. It’s not his style. Possibly someone who is working for him though.” Severus answered.
“How do you know it wasn’t Draco Malfoy Snape? Were you watching her closely? He could have been right there at anytime.” Sam said angrily as he stared at Severus.
“You forget Mr. Peterson. I know Draco Malfoy. I’ve known him since he was still in his mother’s womb. This is not his way to scare someone. He’s more of a hands on type of person. And as for watching Hermione. I was aware of everyone and everything around her. Whoever sent this must has used some kind of invisibility spell.” Severus said through clenched teeth.
“What about an invisibility cloak?” Harry asked.
“No Potter. I would have either felt or heard them. I cast a spell on the two of us that would alert me if there was someone near us wearing such a cloak.” Severus answered.
“It doesn’t matter who sent it. What does matter is that someone is trying to hurt me through you Severus. Whoever it is knows about our past together. Draco doesn’t. No one but you, me, Albus, Sam, Remus and Harry know.” Hermione said quietly.
“Hermione is right. Whoever sent this somehow found out. Hermione, could it be someone who followed you here from San Francisco?” Albus asked.
“I don’t know. Possibly.” Hermione answered.
“When you told Mr. Peterson about us, was there anyone else there?” Severus asked as he knelt in front of her.
“No. Wait! Erin!” Hermione cried.
“Come on Hermione. Do you honestly think Erin would come all the way over here from San Francisco just to threaten you?” Sam asked.
“Sam, she is the only other person beside you who knows. Now what would you think?” she demanded.
“Fine. Would it help if we owled her?” Sam asked.
“Yes. We can place a tracking charm on the owl to find out where she is.” Hermione replied.
Remus went to the owlery and brought back a brown and grey barn owl. Hermione quickly wrote a note asking Erin how the column and things back in San Francisco were, while Albus cast the charm on the owl. Hermione gave the letter to the owl and it flew off after she told the owl who the letter was to.
“Now we wait.” Albus said.
“Come on, lets get you something to eat. Then I’m taking you back to your rooms so you can rest.” Sam said as he took Hermione’s hand.
“I think it be best if I do that Mr. Peterson. After all, I know what we’re fighting, having dealt with the likes of Draco before. You’re at a disadvantage in that respect.” Severus said coldly as he took Hermione into his arms.
“He’s right Sam. I don’t want to see you hurt. Severus knows what to do.” Hermione said.
“Fine.” Sam said.
Sam glared at Severus, who glared right back, as he led Hermione out of the office and toward the Great Hall. Sam followed closely behind them.
“It would seem that Hermione has made her choice.” Albus said as he left.
“It would appear so sir.” Harry said with a smile as he and Remus left as well.
Breakfast was silent. Hermione sat beside Severus and quietly ate her breakfast. Severus watched Sam, who sat on the other side of Hermione, with hooded eyes. He was starting to get a bad feeling about the Wizard.
‘Odd, how he immediately wanted to dismiss the fact that this Erin could be behind this. I think I might have to call in those few favors that Kingsley Shacklebolt owes me, and do a bit of investigating on Mr. Samuel Peterson.’ Severus thought.
“Severus, could you walk me to my rooms? I need to rest.” Hermione asked.
“I could take you.” Sam volunteered.
“Thanks Sam, but if someone is watching me and following me, I think it best that Severus do it. Like I said before, I don’t want to see you get hurt. I’ll see you later.” Hermione said.
Severus helped her to her feet and wrapped his arm around her shoulders as he led her from the hall. Harry and Remus saw that Sam was angry that Hermione wouldn’t let him help her, but inside both Wizards were happy Hermione was with Severus.
After Severus checked her rooms twice he let her in. Hermione went to the bedroom and quickly changed while Severus waited in the doorway.
“Do you want me to stay with you? At least until you fall asleep that is.” Severus asked.
“Would you mind?” Hermione asked as she faced him.
Severus smiled softly as he shook his head no. He removed his outer robes and took off his boots. He gathered her into his arms and climbed into her bed. He pulled the sheet and blanket over them as Hermione snuggled into his embrace.
“Just sleep my dear. I’ll be here when you wake up.” Severus whispered.
Within minutes Hermione was sound asleep. Severus followed shortly after. The last thing he thought was how good it felt holding her in his arms once more.
T.B.C
Disclaimer: I don’t own any Harry Potter characters. Sure wish I did though. This story is for fun only.
Summary: It’s been 6 years since Hermione Granger has seen her friends from Hogwarts or even set foot in England. Suddenly she finds herself being called back home by the one person who she tried so hard in vain to run away from and forget. Will her past feelings interfere with her sense of duty? Read and find out.
Chapter 12- Threat in Blood
Hermione woke up as the sun began to rise. She looked over at Severus, who was still sound asleep. She brushed a raven lock of hair off of his forehead as she studied him.
‘He’s like a little boy when he sleeps. Last night was incredible. He showed me a side that I doubt anyone has ever seen. Love. I love him so much. But what about Sam? I care about him and I do love him, but could I honestly be happy with him? I know I would be happy with Severus. Oh bloody hell I’m so confused.’ she thought as she watched her lover sleep.
After a few minutes of watching him she quietly and slowly climbed out of bed. She grabbed a change of clothes from her bag and went to take a shower. As the jets of water washed over her body she came to a sound conclusion.
She was head over heels in love with Severus Octavious Snape. Plain and simple. She also knew that when she returned to Hogwarts she would have to tell Sam and stop leading the Wizard on. She turned off the shower, dried off and dressed. She smiled as she saw Severus was still asleep. As she passed the small table by the window she saw a letter written in blood. With shaking hands she picked it up and read it.
I saw you last night. You will regret and pay for your actions mudblood. You will die and so will your lover.
Tell me, is Snape worth dying for? Because I have a painful and violent death all ready for him. And you’ll have a front row seat for the show. Enjoy your time together while it still lasts.
We’ll meet soon my dear. Very soon
Hermione screamed and let the letter fall from her hands to the floor. Severus was immediately awake and at her side.
“Hermione? What is it? Are you all right?” Severus asked.
Hermione’s face was ghostly white and she was shaking from head to toe. She faced Severus and threw herself into his arms. Severus held her tightly, feeling her body violently shaking as he did so.
“Sshh. What happened?” He whispered soothingly.
“The letter.” she answered meekly.
Severus released her to bend down and pick up the letter. He noticed the blood was fresh. H e clutched the letter as he read it. Anger and fear running through him.
“I’ll get dressed and we’ll head back at once. Albus needs to see this.” Severus said.
Hermione sat down unsteadily as Severus cast a cleansing spell on him, got dressed, shrunk their purchases and bags. Hermione was gently pulled to her feet and with the letter tucked in his pocket he lead Hermione out of the room.
The two apparated to Hogsmeade and walked back to the castle. Halfway there Hermione’s legs gave out on her. Severus scooped her into his arms before she hit the ground and carried her to the castle.
Remus was walking out of the castle when he spotted Severus carrying Hermione. Fearing the worst he ran to the couple.
“Severus what happened? Is she okay?” Remus asked as he reached them.
“We need to see Albus. Go get Harry and you might as well get Mr. Peterson as well and meet us in Albus’s office in five minutes. I’ll explain there.” Severus answered.
Remus didn’t hesitate as he turned and ran back inside. Severus hurried inside and right to Albus’s office. He found the older Wizard sitting at his desk drinking a cup of tea. Albus looked up as Severus burst in carrying Hermione in his arms.
“What has happened?” Albus asked as he rushed to Hermione and Severus.
“Wait till Remus, Harry and Mr. Peterson get here. Then I’ll explain.” Severus answered as he gently sat Hermione on the couch.
Not long after Harry, Remus and Sam entered. Harry ran to Hermione, who upon seeing her best friend, threw herself into his arms. Harry felt how badly she was shaking and looked to Severus for answers.
“This morning Hermione found this note on the table in our room. When I heard her scream I woke up and ran to her side. The letter is written in blood. Who’s or what’s blood it is I don’t know.” Severus said, handing the letter to Albus.
Albus, Remus, Harry and Sam read the note.
“Who would do this to her?” Sam asked.
“I doubt it was Malfoy. It’s not his style. Possibly someone who is working for him though.” Severus answered.
“How do you know it wasn’t Draco Malfoy Snape? Were you watching her closely? He could have been right there at anytime.” Sam said angrily as he stared at Severus.
“You forget Mr. Peterson. I know Draco Malfoy. I’ve known him since he was still in his mother’s womb. This is not his way to scare someone. He’s more of a hands on type of person. And as for watching Hermione. I was aware of everyone and everything around her. Whoever sent this must has used some kind of invisibility spell.” Severus said through clenched teeth.
“What about an invisibility cloak?” Harry asked.
“No Potter. I would have either felt or heard them. I cast a spell on the two of us that would alert me if there was someone near us wearing such a cloak.” Severus answered.
“It doesn’t matter who sent it. What does matter is that someone is trying to hurt me through you Severus. Whoever it is knows about our past together. Draco doesn’t. No one but you, me, Albus, Sam, Remus and Harry know.” Hermione said quietly.
“Hermione is right. Whoever sent this somehow found out. Hermione, could it be someone who followed you here from San Francisco?” Albus asked.
“I don’t know. Possibly.” Hermione answered.
“When you told Mr. Peterson about us, was there anyone else there?” Severus asked as he knelt in front of her.
“No. Wait! Erin!” Hermione cried.
“Come on Hermione. Do you honestly think Erin would come all the way over here from San Francisco just to threaten you?” Sam asked.
“Sam, she is the only other person beside you who knows. Now what would you think?” she demanded.
“Fine. Would it help if we owled her?” Sam asked.
“Yes. We can place a tracking charm on the owl to find out where she is.” Hermione replied.
Remus went to the owlery and brought back a brown and grey barn owl. Hermione quickly wrote a note asking Erin how the column and things back in San Francisco were, while Albus cast the charm on the owl. Hermione gave the letter to the owl and it flew off after she told the owl who the letter was to.
“Now we wait.” Albus said.
“Come on, lets get you something to eat. Then I’m taking you back to your rooms so you can rest.” Sam said as he took Hermione’s hand.
“I think it be best if I do that Mr. Peterson. After all, I know what we’re fighting, having dealt with the likes of Draco before. You’re at a disadvantage in that respect.” Severus said coldly as he took Hermione into his arms.
“He’s right Sam. I don’t want to see you hurt. Severus knows what to do.” Hermione said.
“Fine.” Sam said.
Sam glared at Severus, who glared right back, as he led Hermione out of the office and toward the Great Hall. Sam followed closely behind them.
“It would seem that Hermione has made her choice.” Albus said as he left.
“It would appear so sir.” Harry said with a smile as he and Remus left as well.
Breakfast was silent. Hermione sat beside Severus and quietly ate her breakfast. Severus watched Sam, who sat on the other side of Hermione, with hooded eyes. He was starting to get a bad feeling about the Wizard.
‘Odd, how he immediately wanted to dismiss the fact that this Erin could be behind this. I think I might have to call in those few favors that Kingsley Shacklebolt owes me, and do a bit of investigating on Mr. Samuel Peterson.’ Severus thought.
“Severus, could you walk me to my rooms? I need to rest.” Hermione asked.
“I could take you.” Sam volunteered.
“Thanks Sam, but if someone is watching me and following me, I think it best that Severus do it. Like I said before, I don’t want to see you get hurt. I’ll see you later.” Hermione said.
Severus helped her to her feet and wrapped his arm around her shoulders as he led her from the hall. Harry and Remus saw that Sam was angry that Hermione wouldn’t let him help her, but inside both Wizards were happy Hermione was with Severus.
After Severus checked her rooms twice he let her in. Hermione went to the bedroom and quickly changed while Severus waited in the doorway.
“Do you want me to stay with you? At least until you fall asleep that is.” Severus asked.
“Would you mind?” Hermione asked as she faced him.
Severus smiled softly as he shook his head no. He removed his outer robes and took off his boots. He gathered her into his arms and climbed into her bed. He pulled the sheet and blanket over them as Hermione snuggled into his embrace.
“Just sleep my dear. I’ll be here when you wake up.” Severus whispered.
Within minutes Hermione was sound asleep. Severus followed shortly after. The last thing he thought was how good it felt holding her in his arms once more.
T.B.C