Fighting for True Love

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 1- Missing Memories and Missing Love

Hermione was a nervous wreck. On the train she told Harry, Ginny, and Ron all bout Severus missing since the day after they returned from Rome. They all told her he would be at the feast. As they entered the Great Hall her eyes flew to the staff table. There was no sign of him. Her eyes locked with Albus Dumbledore’s. He simply shook his head.

The sorting ceremony started and ended. She paid it no mind. Hermione ate her dinner but couldn’t tell you what she ate. Once the feast was over, she rose to her feet and headed to the Head Girl’s room. On her way out Albus and Minerva stopped her. Along with Draco.

“Miss Granger, Mr. Malfoy, a word with the two of you please.” Albus said.

Hermione and Draco followed the two professors into Albus’s office. Once everyone was seated, Albus spoke.

“Is something bothering the two of you? You were very quiet at the feast.” Albus asked.

“Yes sir. You see, sometime in the morning after me and Severus returned from Rome he was summoned. He left me this note and I haven’t seen or heard from him since.” Hermione answered as she handed the note Severus wrote to Albus.

Albus read the note then handed it to Minerva. Both frowned and looked worried about the information they had just received.

“Me and Hermione are worried about him. He should have been back by now or at least sent word to Hermione. Do you think some thing has happened to him sir?” Draco said.

“Draco, we don’t know. All we can do now is wait. As soon as Minerva or myself hear anything, we will let you know. Just be patient. Now as Head Girl and Boy, you must set an example to the other students. I know you will both do a great job. Now, head to your rooms. We will let you two know the second Severus returns.” Albus said.

“Yes sir.” Draco and Hermione said.

They got to their feet and left the office. They walked in silence for most of the way. At the main stairwell Draco stopped.

“Hermione are you all right?” he asked.

“I will be once I know that Severus is safe and back in my arms. What am I going to do if something has happened to him?” she asked as she faced him.

Draco pulled her into a hug.

“It will work out. He will come back to you. I know my godfather. He loves you and now that you are engaged, he will be back for you. He would never leave you.” Draco said as he rubbed his hand in soothing circles on her back.

“Thanks. Come on, let’s go to our rooms.” Hermione said.

The two continued their walk to their rooms. They said good night at Hermione’s door then went to their rooms for the night. Hermione quickly showered and dressed for bed. Unable to sleep she curled up on the couch in her sitting room with a book. After spending an hour staring at the same paragraph, she grabbed her robe, her book and some floo powder. She stepped into her fireplace and yelled, “Severus Snape’s Room!” In a flash of green flames she was gone.

Hermione emerged from the fire into Severus’s sitting room. She cast a quick cleansing spell over her and lit a fire. She sat her book down on the desk and moved around the room.

“Where is he? It looks like he hasn’t been here at all.” She said aloud.

She absent mindedly began to tidy things up as she moved around his chambers. At two in the morning she ran out of things to tidy up. She grabbed her book and moved into the bedroom.

Hermione snuggled under the sheets. She found herself surround by the very scent of him. After ten minutes she was fast asleep. Meanwhile in another part of England Voldemort and the Death Eaters were standing around an unmoving Severus.

“Did the spell work?” Voldemort asked.

“Yes my lord. I’ve wiped all memory of that little mudblood from his memory. When he wakes up he will be as he was before he had feelings for her.” Lucius Malfoy answered his master.

Severus began to stir. He opened his eyes then slowly sat up.

“What happened my lord?” Severus asked.

“Ahh Severus. You must have overworked yourself, halfway through the meeting you collapsed my boy. You have been here for the past three weeks. How are you feeling?” Voldemort asked.

“I feel all right. I must get to Hogwarts. Dumbledore will no doubt be worried.” Severus said.

“Of course. Go.” Voldemort said.

Severus rose to his feet and quickly apparated to Hogwarts. As he walked toward the castle he was deep in thought.

‘Why can’t I remember anything before I got to the meeting? I guess my memory is slipping.’ Severus thought.

He entered the castle and went straight to Albus’s office. He knocked on the door. After hearing the Headmaster yell, “Enter” he walked inside. Albus was seated behind his desk. He motioned for Severus to sit before him. Severus sat down in the leather chair in front of Albus.

“Lemon Drop?” Albus offered.

“No sir.” Severus said.

“We’ve been worried about you. Are you all right?” Albus asked.

“Yes sir. Voldemort said I collapsed shortly after the meeting started and have been unconscious for three weeks. The strange thing is I can’t remember anything I did this summer. It’s strange. Maybe I’ve just been over working myself sir.” Severus answered.

Albus sat there and listened.

“Hmm. Has anything new come up?” he asked.

“No. The only thing new was plans for recruiting more members in other countries. That was the only new business that was discussed Headmaster.” Severus answered.

“Okay. I suggest you go and get some rest. You have 7th year potions first thing in the morning. You will need to be fully rested. Good night my boy and I’m glad you are back and safe.” Albus said.

“Very well. Good night sir.” Severus said.

He stood up and left the office with a swish of his robes. Once he was gone, Minerva stepped out of the shadows wearing a worried expression on her face.

“Oh Albus, what did that monster do to him? He doesn’t seem to remember anything about Hermione. He didn’t even ask about her. He always does when he returns from those meetings.” she said.

“I know Minerva. All we can do know is wait and watch. Hopefully it is just temporary, if not I don’t know what we will do. At least he remembers that he is still a spy. That means Voldemort hasn’t found out about that yet. Severus is still safe for the moment.” Albus said.

Minerva nodded. After agreeing to watch over Severus, they returned to bed. Severus made his way to his room. He entered the sitting room and saw that there was a roaring fire going. Just shrugging it off and deciding the house-elves lit the fire he went into his bedroom. He stripped down to his boxers and climbed into his bed.

Hermione heard him enter the room. She sat up slowly and watched him get undressed and slide into the bed. She threw her arms around his neck and kissed him passionately. Severus tensed up when he felt someone’s arms fly around his neck was shocked even more when he felt soft lips press against his.

Severus shoved the person away and lit the candles in his room. He turned and stared into Hermione’s eyes.

“Oh Severus, you’re back. I was so worried. You left nothing but a note and I hadn’t seen or heard from you in three weeks.” Hermione cried as she buried her face in his chest.

“Miss Granger what in the hell are you doing in my private chambers especially in my bedroom!” Severus yelled.

“Severus, what’s wrong? And why are you calling me Miss Granger? You only call me that when we are in class or there are other students around.” Hermione asked confused.

“That’s Professor Snape to you. You had better explain right now why you are laying in my bed and how did you get into my chambers Miss Granger.” Severus demanded.

Hermione looked into his eyes. What she saw scared her to death. Instead of the warmth and love she usually saw, she saw nothing but distaste and anger. She climbed out of the bed and put her robe on. Turning to face him she took a calming breath and began to speak.

“I…I used the floo network. You…you set your wards to recognize me. I was worried about you. The last time I saw you was three weeks ago when we returned from a month in Rome. It…it was also the night you proposed to me. You gave me this ring.” Hermione stuttered as she held out her left hand so he could see the ring.

Severus looked at her in shock and anger. He glanced at her hand and saw the ring. He simply snorted in disgust.

“Miss Granger, are you implying that you and I are lovers?” he asked.

“Yes. We’ve been in love for two years. Severus what did that fucking bastard do to you? Why are you acting like you’ve never seen me before.” she cried.

“ If I was to have a lover Miss Granger it certainly wouldn’t be you. Now, I suggest you get out of here right now before I bring the Headmaster into this. I never want to see you anywhere near my rooms again. Is that clear?” Severus snarled.

“Oh Severus. Why can’t you remember? But I will do as you say.” Hermione said as tears welled up in her eyes.

She turned and exited the room. Once out in the hallway she broke into a run and ran straight to Dumbledore’s office.

“Albus! Albus, please open up! Please!” she cried as she banged on the door.

After a second or so, it opened and she ran in. She found Albus sitting at his desk. She flew around the desk and threw herself into his arms. Albus had figured what had happened and just held the sobbing young woman.

“Oh Albus, what happened to him? Why doesn’t he remember us? I showed him the ring and he didn’t even recognize it. What am I going to do? I can’t live without him.” Hermione sobbed.

“Hermione, I think Voldemort has done something to Severus’s memory. I’m not one hundred percent yet but I think that’s what happened. When he came back he said that Voldemort told him he had been unconscious for the last three weeks. Severus also said he could remember nothing from over the summer.” Albus said.

Hermione looked into the old man’s blue eyes.

“How do we get him to remember?” she asked.

“I don’t know. I need more time. Right now I suggest you go and get some sleep. We will all need our strength tomorrow. Especially you. Good night my dear.” Albus said as he kissed her forehead.

“Good night Albus.” Hermione said sadly.

She left the office and returned to her room. She lay in her bed that night and cried. She was scared of losing the only man she could and would ever love. And it was all because of that bastard Lord Voldemort.

T.B.C