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Fighting for True Love

By: slygriff21
folder Harry Potter › Het - Male/Female › Snape/Hermione
Rating: Adult ++
Chapters: 21
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The Final Battle is at Hand

Disclaimers: I by no means own the characters of Harry Potter. They belong to the ever-talented J.K. Rowling. This story is strictly for entertainment purposes and not for profit.

Summary: This is in response to redsugg’s Snape challenge. Severus and Hermione have been in love for two years. Suddenly their lives are thrown for a loop. Will they make through together? Read and find out.

Fighting For True Love

Chapter 16- The Final Battle is at Hand

Harry was sitting in the Gryffindor Common room working on his Divination homework with Ron while Ginny was working on her Arithmacy homework. They were the only ones still awake. As Harry was in the middle of writing his last paragraph pain surged through his scar. He clutched his head, gasped in pain and the world around him began to swirl.

*Harry’s vision*

“My loyal Death Eaters, it is time for us to make our final stand and kill Harry Potter. Once Lucius returns we will attack. We will attack Hogwarts in one month. The old fool Dumbledore will not expect it.” Voldemort said.

“My lord, how will we be able to get into Hogwarts?” Bellatrix LeStrange asked.

“Ahh, our dear Goyle Sr. has found a way to open the wards surrounding Hogwarts. That was how he was able to get in undetected by Dumbledore. It will take him a month to be able to hold them open longer for us to enter the school.” Voldemort answered.

“What if Lucius does not return? I have told you that I doubt his true loyalties. What if he switches sides and stays to fight against us?” McNair asked.

“Then he will die like the others who stand in our way. Now, let us celebrate and prepare for the final battle.” Voldemort replied.

*End Harry’s Vision*

“Harry? Harry are you all right?” Ginny asked as she and Ron knelt beside him.

“We have to get to Dumbledore. Now.” Harry gasped out as he staggered to his feet.

Ron and Ginny helped Harry to his feet and the three made their way to Albus’s office. Along the way they ran into Professor Flintwick.

“What are you three doing out after hours? Is there something wrong Potter?” Filius asked as he saw what kind of shape Harry was in.

“Professor, we have to see Dumbledore. It’s important.” Ginny answered.

“Of course. I’ll take you.” Filius said.

The four hurried to the Headmaster’s office. Within minutes they were standing outside his office door. Filius knocked on the door.

“Enter!” Albus called out.

The four walked inside. Ron and Ginny led Harry to a chair and sat him down while Filius remained standing.

“What is the matter Harry?” Albus asked.

“It’s Voldemort sir. He’s planning on attacking Hogwarts in a month. Once Lucius returns. He said that Goyle Sr. has found a way to open the wards. That’s how he attacked Severus.” Harry answered.

“Filius please go and wake the staff and bring them here. Along with Hermione. If they ask just tell them I will explain once everyone is here.” Albus ordered.

Filius quickly left the room. Albus quickly wrote a note, attached it to Fawkes and Fawkes vanished. He then turned to face Ron, Ginny and Harry.

“Harry did you have a vision?” Albus asked.

“Yes sir. I was doing my homework when pain surged through me. Then everything faded and I saw the meeting. What are we going to do?” Harry answered.

“I have just sent Fawkes to alert the Order. Once the other teachers are here and I receive a letter back from the Order we will make a plan. In the mean time, you three return to Gryffindor Tower. I will inform you in the morning what is to be done. Okay.” Albus said.

The three nodded and reluctantly left the office. Ten minutes later all the staff and Hermione were gathered around the office. Albus explained about Harry’s vision.

“What are we to do then?” Professor Sinstra asked.

“I am waiting for a reply from the Order. From that we can help plan a better attack.” Albus answered.

*“Severus, what do we do?”* Hermione asked.

*“I don’t know. All we can do now is wait for the Order and Lucius to wake up.”* Severus answered.

Suddenly Fawkes returned with a letter clutched in his beak. Albus took the letter and read it. After he finished he faced the staff.

“The Order says they are ready. Surprisingly a few giants have shown up wishing to help us. Also, some of our friends in other countries have already said they will be there if we need them. If that is the case we shall be on even terms with Voldemort and his army.” Albus said.

“Is Potter ready? To take on Voldemort I mean?” Professor Sprout asked.

“He is.” a voice from the doorway answered.

Everyone turned and saw Lucius leaning against the door frame. Severus, Remus and Sirius rushed to his side and helped into the chair next to Hermione.

“You should be resting Lucius.” Hermione said.

“I couldn’t rest…not now. Potter is ready. He is stronger…than Voldemort. Voldemort has been growing steadily weaker month after month. This has been happening ever…since he returned…to human form.” Lucius hissed.

“Should we have Harry alert the members of the D.A?” Hermione asked.

“Yes. Hermione, have Harry call a meeting for the D.A. Have them meet the day after tomorrow. I will be there to explain what is happening. For now, everyone return to bed and get some rest. I fear this next month will be long and tiresome.” Albus said.

“Lucius, why don’t you stay in my chambers tonight? I’m sure Draco would love to spend some time with you. Especially now that the final battle is at hand.” Hermione suggested.

“Thank you Hermione.” Lucius said.

Severus, Remus, Sirius, Hermione and Albus escorted Lucius to the Head Boy and Girl’s chambers. There they found Draco awake working on his Transfiguration essay.

“Father! What are you doing up?” Draco cried as he rushed to help his father inside.

“That will be explained the day after tomorrow in a D.A meeting. For now help your father into Hermione’s room. He still needs his rest. If he is in too much pain floo Poppy.” Albus said.

Draco nodded. Once Lucius was settled in everyone else returned to their rooms for the rest of the night. On the way back to the dungeons Hermione and Severus stopped in and found Harry, Ron and Ginny still awake.

“What’s happening?” Harry asked.

“We are preparing for the final battle. Harry, Albus wants you to have the D.A meet the day after tomorrow. He will be there to explain what is going on. Can you do that?” Severus answered.

“It will be done. At the same time as usual?” Harry asked.

“Yes. Albus said nothing about changing the time of the meeting. For now, you three get some sleep.” Hermione answered.

“We’ll see you tomorrow at breakfast.” Ron said.

Hermione and Severus went back to their chambers and tried to go back to sleep. Both were worried about the upcoming battle. Both praying for this nightmare to end.

T.B.C

Author’s Note: Sorry this chapter is so short. I had to have something leading up to the preparation of the final battle. The other chapters will be longer. I promise.

Thanks Tiffany
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