The witches, the Nemesis and a bunch of Slayers.

Willow was in the E.R., waiting for the Slayers who had been injured in the fight. Xander came back with two coffees in his hands.

“What’s bugging you?” He asked straight away, noticing concern on his best friend’s face.

“Nothing!” Willow frowned.

“Come on Will, I’ve known you forever! I can tell!”

“It’s about Hermione...” The redhead muttered. Xander sighed and put his arm around her.

“Look, I’m not an expert in relationships, but to me, it looks like a one-way love thing between you two. I mean...She’s still in love with-”

“Yes, she is...”

“Honestly, I’m not sure you’re in love with her either! You two have chemistry, for sure,but...You had something else with Kennedy, something more!”

“Yeah, maybe...” Willow seemed lost in her thoughts.

“Willow!” a voice called. The witch looked up at her girlfriend running towards her. She stood up and stared at Hermione. Xander observed them and stood up as well.

“Um, I’m gonna get some snacks, see you later!” he turned to the youger girl “Hi Hermione” He said with a sad smile. Hermione nodded.

“Can we talk?”

“Do we have to?” Willow said with an heartbreaking tone. Hermione too the girl’s hands in hers.

“Look, Will...you’re an amazing person, and I like spending time with you-”

“But we’re not made for each other, I know.” Willow stared into the young girl’s eyes. Hermione gave her a sad smile.

“It’s not your fault. I’m sorry...”

“It’s for the best I guess. I understand, it’s okay! Better now than later.” Willow reassured her and squeezed gently Hermione’s hands. “Take care of each other...” she said before leaving to join Xander.

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She was in one of Hogwarts classroom. It was dark and the air was smothering.

“Lumos!” a male voice raised from the darkness, and suddenly she was blinded by a white light in front of her. “What are you doing here? Everyone’s been looking for you!” That voice sounded so familiar to her, yet different.

“I um...I don’t know, I guess I’ve lost myself...” She replied.

“Indeed, you have! Follow me!” The light moved away from her face and she caught a glimpse of blond hair. She followed the light into another room, with a bonfire in the middle and a circle of hooded figures surrounding it. Still, she couldn’t see her guide’s face, but a few blonde locks were sticking up from the hood. Silence was deafening.

“Where am I?” her voice echoed in the room.

“It’s not the point. The real question is, where are you heading?” The guide said.

“How can I know where I’m going if I’m already lost?” She exclaimed.

“You’re perfectly right. There’s no black and white, no light and darkness. Everything is a matter of grey nuances.” She looked at the guide with confusion.

“That’s not what I said!” She frowned, and then noticed a black panther emerge from the fire. The animal came towards her, growling and showing its fangs. She felt threatened, yet attracted by the animal. She extanded her hand, but a flash of light intervened.

‘Not a light, a Patronus’ She thought and watched the shiny silver otter face the panther.

“She’s protecting you, she always have.” The guide stated.

“How could she? It’s gonna kill her too!” She pointed the black panther who was about to attack the otter.

“Maybe you could save both of you.” He handed his wan and she took it. The panther bent to jump on them.

“Avada Kedavra!” She shouted, and everything around her dissappeared into a white light.

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Hermione was staring at her love life fidgetting in her sleep. When she had left the hospital, she’d tried to find Seena via magic in vain. And finally, The Nemesis’ detection defences had collapsed, and it had allowed Hermione to vanish there, in Seena’s former bedroom at the Ancients Manor. The young witch had been quite stunned to find the brunette asleep, and yet she didn’t want to wake her up.
‘She’s so beautiful...she looks so peaceful.’ She thought and sat on the bed. Her whole being was longing for Seena, even aching for a simple touch, or gaze. ‘I missed you so much...’ Hermione put a lock of brown hair behind Seena’s ear and tried to read her face. Confusion, fear, exhaustion...There was a constant frown on Seena’s face, forming a wrinkle between the girl’s eyebrows. Hermione wanted to erase it, to make every problem dissappear between the two of them. But she knew this moment of peace would be ruined as soon as the Nemesis would wake up, and she’d have to confront her with her feelings. Finally, that moment arrived. Seena woke up with a jolt and looked around frantically.

‘Wicked dream...’

At the sight of someone being close to her, she bounced out of the bed to put distance between her and the intruder. Taking a closer look, she recognized Hermione and her whole body tensed.

“Wh-what are you doing here?” she stammered, feeling a little dizzy from the sudden wakening. Hermione stood up and approached slowly.

“We need to talk, Seena.” She said calmly. “It’s okay, you’re safe.” She added when she noticed the distress in the girl’s eyes. Then, it was replaced by the everlasting anger and pain.

“Why?” Seena replied coldly, collecting her thoughts.

“Fine, I’ll do the talking, and you listen, okay?” Hermione offered with a soft tone. Seena looked blankly at her and frowned. “I’ll take that as a yes.” The young girl took a deep breath. “None of this should have happened, it’s like...a gigantic real-life nightmare...I’ve made mistakesn I know it, and so have you. But we’re meant to be together because we love each other! I love you! And I know you love me or...So please, let’s just find back what we used to have. I want to get the Gryffindor bookworm and the Slytherin bad girl back together !” Hermione took a step closer and put her hand on the brunette’s cheek.

“I love you and only you, I’ve never stopped and I never will. Trust me...” Hermione leaned in and kissed Seena, who was paralyzed. The Nemesis started shaking violently and burst into tears. “Hey...it’s okay...everything we’ll be fine.” She reassured her and held Seena in her arms.

“I’m so tired...” Seena sobbed in the witche’s shoulder.

“I know...I’m here for you, I’ll never leave you baby. I love you...” Hermione whispered in her ear and led her to the bed. The Nemesis took a foetal position and Hermione cuddled up beside her. “You’re the only one in my heart, Seena.” The young witch added.

“I love you...” Seena replied with a very low murmur. Hermione hugged her tightly until the shaking stopped. After a moment, Hermione realized Seena had fallen back to sleep. So she closed her eyes and let herself go into Morpheus’ arms, surrounded by Seena’s scent, and feeling her right next to her.

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end? I don't know...maybe, maybe not