Misjudged

Misjudged

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Summary: Everything starts the last week of Hermione’s 7th year. Both she and Snape find out they have both misjudged each other. As the war draws to a close will romance blossom? Or will their pasts interfere? R/R

Chapter 15- Celebration

Harry and Draco were pacing Albus’s office. They didn’t even notice how close they had gotten to each other. That was until…BAM!

“OW!” Draco cried.

“WATCH WHERE YOU’RE GOING!” Harry yelled.

Everyone in the office began laughing. Even Harry and Draco joined in. The suffocating tension was eased somewhat. Harry and Draco sank into the only available arm chairs in the room.

“Where are they? They should have either been back or at least sent word.” Sirius asked.

“I say we give them another ten minutes then we go after them.” Remus suggested.

Everyone nodded. Five minutes later the door opened and in walked Hermione and Severus. Everyone jumped up and began asking questions all at once.

“Everyone sit down and I’ll explain.” Severus said.

Everyone hurried to their seats as Severus conjured a chair, sat down and pulled Hermione onto his lap.

“Okay. The night before I headed to face my father I had a visit. It turns out that Hermione made a little prayer to my favorite god and goddess and they decided to make an appearance. They were Ares, Athena and Hestia. They each gave me and Hermione gifts.

“Ares gave me the gift of all the warriors that came before me. All the skills, courage and what not. Athena gave me the wisdom to defeat my father and to become the man I’m suppose to be. Hestia gave me and Hermione the gift of a home of light, love and happiness. Along with the family I had always wanted.

“Next thing I knew three more deities appeared. It was Apollo, Aphrodite and Nemesis. They too had gifts to give. Apollo gave to us a life and home filled with music and poetry. He also granted us the ability to feel when the other was in danger or hurt. He then granted me the gift to heal. Aphrodite granted us undying love and passion for the remainder of this life and all lives after. Finally was Nemesis. The Goddess I have always feared. She granted me the gift to be judge, jury and executioner for my father.” Severus explained.

“How is that even possible? I mean, the Olympians very rarely show themselves to mortals.” Hermione asked.

Before Severus could even speak, Apollo and Ares appeared before them. Severus and Hermione both dropped to their knees before them. Everyone else just stared in shock at two of the Olympians standing before them.

“Rise Severus and Hermione.” Ares said.

“We are here to answer you question Hermione. Severus still follows the old ways and worships us on Olympus. Because of his devotion we granted him those gifts. As you noticed, some of those gifts included you.” Apollo said.

“But why me?” Hermione asked.

“Because of you family. Both you mother and father’s families paid homage to us because of the fact that your mother and your father were Wiccan witches. You seemed surprised. Did you not know your father was a Wiccan witch as well?” Ares answered.

“No I didn’t.” Hermione said in surprise.

“Yes. Your parents families have always held my favor ever since ancient times. Have you ever wondered where the skills and thirst for fighting comes from?” Ares asked.

“I’ve often wondered about that. My parents wouldn’t really talk about with me. It was almost as if they were afraid to.” Hermione answered.

“That’s because they were. If Voldemort had ever found out, he would have done everything and anything to harm you. He spent so many years trying to gain our favor and never has.” Apollo replied.

“And they died before they got the chance to tell me. If they had your favor how could you let them die at the hands of Voldemort!” Hermione cried.

“That’s a fair question. I didn’t want them to die. It was the Fates that stated that they and your brother had to die. I fought. And fought hard for their lives. The Fates explained that if they didn’t die then you and Severus would not have gotten together, Damien and Voldemort would still be alive and the war would still be continuing. It turned out that their deaths were the center point for everything.” Ares answered.

“And Brianna?” Hermione asked.

“Brianna was a casualty of war. Those are unavoidable as you know.” He answered.

“So, all of this was kept from Hermione for her protection?” Minerva asked.

“Yes. But even though it was kept from her, we on Olympus watched over her. When she was born we were all present. Of course her families favorite was Ares.” Apollo answered.

“So now what happens to them?” Harry asked.

“That is up to them. We also have been sent with one more gift for you both. You two are able to come to Olympus whenever you wish and Hades has granted to you access to the Elysian Fields to visit your mother Severus and your family Hermione.” Apollo answered.

“You mean it!” Hermione squealed.

“Yes.” Ares answered.

Hermione jumped to her feet and hugged both gods. Ares and Apollo returned the hug. Severus smiled as he watched his fiancée.

“It’s time we return. Remember, anytime you two wish to visit us, just rub the stone on these necklaces and think of Olympus and it will take you there. Same thing for going to the Elysian Fields.” Apollo said as he handed Hermione and Severus each a necklace with a sapphire blue stone on a silver and gold setting.

Severus took the silver one and Hermione took the gold one. Apollo and Ares smiled, bowed to them then vanished. Everyone sat down and began talking once more. After an hour of Severus explaining how he beat his father and arranging a time for them to meet to begin planning the wedding, Severus and Hermione headed for his chambers to go to bed.

The next morning Severus and Hermione met up in Albus’s office to begin planning their wedding. Severus and Hermione decided to combine a traditional wedding with an Ancient Greek twist.

“Where is the wedding taking place?” Minerva asked.

“I will have an answer for you this evening. As a matter of fact, I need to go take care of that now. Excuse me.” Severus answered as he kissed Hermione and left the office.

“So, you will be using the ancient Greek tradition of the chariot that will take you from your home to Severus’s?” Albus asked.

“Yes. Only in this case, the chariot will take me from the hotel we will use for our honeymoon to the place the ceremony will be preformed.” Hermione answered.

For most of the day Hermione and Minerva planned the wedding. The date was set for July 15th. That way they would have time for a honeymoon before the students returned. It was nearly dinner before Severus returned.

“Where have you been?” Hermione asked.

“Taking care of the location. Here it is.” Severus answered as he handed Hermione a piece of paper.

She read it, gasped and stared wide eyes at him for a moment before jumping into his arms, kissing him then shrieking in glee.

“Oh Severus! Thank you! Thank you! It will be perfect!” she shrieked.

“What’s all the noise?” Draco asked as he and Hannah walked up.

“Severus has just reserved the Notre Dame cathedral for our wedding!” Hermione answered happily.

“Wow! That’s great!” Hannah cried as she hugged Hermione.

“How did you manage that?” Draco asked.

“I know the head priest. He owed me a favor. Besides, he knows how to do an ancient Greek wedding inside a Roman Catholic church. I told him Albus was performing the ceremony and he offered to come and teach Albus everything he will need for the ceremony.” Severus answered.

At dinner everyone was thrilled for the happy couple. After dinner Hermione and Severus had one last stop to make before turning in for the night. They finished their dinner and dessert then hurried to the gates and apparated away.

“Hermione! Severus! How are you? Please, come in. Arthur! We have company!” Molly cried as she led Hermione and Severus into the house.

“Severus, Hermione, this is a surprise. What can we do for you?” Arthur asked as he entered the living room and sat down.

“Sit down Arthur. There’s something I need to ask you.” Hermione said.

Arthur and Molly both sat down on the love seat. Hermione walked over to them and knelt in front of Arthur and Molly.

“Arthur, you could never replace my dad, and I could never replace Ginny. But would you honor me by walking me down the aisle when I marry Severus on July 15th?” Hermione asked.

“Oh yes Hermione. I would be honored to give you away.” Arthur said as he tearfully gathered Hermione into a hug.

Molly was all out crying as she too hugged Hermione first then hugged Severus. Hermione and Severus filled them in one where and what the ceremony was going to be. Molly and Arthur were looking foreword to seeing the day that Severus Snape and Hermione Granger got married. It sounded as if it was going to be something to behold indeed.

During the week leading up to the ceremony Molly, Minerva, Hannah, and even Sybil were busy decorating the enormous cathedral for the ceremony. Severus was with the guys helping in make sure that the path from the hotel to the church would be clear on that night.

“You know something, I never thought I would see the day when Severus Snape would get married.” Sirius said.

“Hell, I never thought I would ever live to get married myself.” Severus added.

Finally the night before the wedding was upon them. The women locked Hermione away with them while the men did the same with Severus. That night and all through the next day, all the bride and groom could think about was each other.

T.B.C