Life is a Strange Thing Indeed
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The Past Returns. Unfortunately
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 2- The Past Returns. Unfortunately.
Hermione was in her bedroom putting on the final touches of her make-up when she heard someone knock on her door. She glanced at her bedside clock. 6:50.
‘Sam must be early.’ she thought.
She quickly finished her make-up and hurried to the door. She took a deep breath, a welcoming smile on her face and opened the door.
“Hello Miss Granger.” Severus said.
Hermione froze. Standing before her was her former Potions professor, potions partner and one time lover, Severus Snape. She froze for only a split second before the things he said to her came back and her shock turned to anger.
Severus stood before watching her emotions unfold in her brown eyes. He watched as her shock quickly turned to anger and hurt.
“What the hell are you doing here? No, scratch that, HOW in the hell did you find me?” Hermione demanded in an angry tone that shocked Severus.
“Believe me Miss Granger, I did not want to come here. Albus sent me. Can I come in so we can talk?” Severus answered.
Hermione glanced at her watch. Sam would be there any minute. Somehow, despite her better judgement to slam the door in his face she stepped aside and allowed him to enter her apartment. Severus sighed inwardly as he walked into the living room.
“Well, be quick. I have a date coming and he’ll be here any minute.” Hermione snapped.
“I’m afraid your date will have to be cancelled. The Headmaster insists that you return home with me tonight.” Severus said.
“Excuse me? I’m not going back. I left for a reason and I have no intentions of returning to England and especially Hogwarts.” she retorted.
Before Severus could say another word there was another knock at the door.
“Shit. Stay right there and don’t say one word.” Hermione ordered.
She rushed to the door. Severus moved a little closer so he could hear what was being said.
“Hi Hermione. Wow! You look beautiful. Here, these are for you.” Sam greeted as he handed Hermione a bouquet of Orchids.
“Thank you Sam. They’re beautiful. You look handsome yourself. Please come in.” Hermione replied.
Sam followed her into the living room. There he found Severus standing right where he had been before.
“Oh, Sam this is Professor Severus Snape. Professor, this is Samuel Peterson.” Hermione said.
Sam and Severus shook had, even though inside Severus wanted to hex the young Wizard into oblivion.
“Nice to meet you. Hermione here talked an awful lot about Hogwarts when we first met. I went to Salem Academy in New York myself.” Sam said.
“I’ve heard of the Academy.” Severus said.
“Yes. Well, Hermione we better go. The reservation is for 7:30 and the movie starts at 9.” Sam said politely.
“Yes. Just let me put these in some water and we’re off.” Hermione said.
She quickly filled a vase with water and put the flowers in the vase. When she entered the living room Sam was holding her coat. She smiled as he put it on her then she faced Severus.
“Thanks for stopping by Professor. Give my regards to the Headmaster.” she said.
“Hermione, we have to talk. It’s important. That’s why Albus sent me here.” Severus said using her first name for the first time in 6 years.
Hermione stared at him as he reached into his robes and pulled out the letter Albus had given him and handed it to Hermione. Hermione sighed, snatched the letter from him an d opened it.
Dear Miss Granger,
I am writing this out of the gravest concern. It appears we have at last found the identity of Voldemorts’s self appointed heir. It is none other than Draco Malfoy. Draco is currently rebuilding Voldemort’s forces. I also believe that he is searching for you as well. We need your help Hermione. Draco, should he find you will either try to get you to join him or he will kill you. I am pleadeding with you to return to Hogwarts with Professor Snape and help the Order once more. Please Hermione, we need you now more than ever.
Sincerly yours,
Albus Dumbledore
Hermione reread the letter then faced Severus. Her eyes filled with a fire he had never seen before.
“Is this some kind of joke! Don’t you get it? I don’t want to fight anymore. That’s one of the reasons I left in the first place. If Draco does manage to find me I’ll tell him to go straight to hell just as I’m tell you the same thing. You can also pass that on to Albus Dumbledore as well.” Hermione yelled as she threw the letter back at Severus, took Sam’s arm and headed for the door.
“Oh, do lock the door as you leave Professor and have a nice trip back to Hogwarts.” Hermione said icily.
She and Sam headed for his car. Once she was seated in the passenger side Sam spoke.
“You all right? You seemed kind of...tense back there.” Sam asked.
“Yes. I’m sorry about that. Albus Dumbledore wants me to return and help him fight once more.” she answered wearily.
“I see. You’re not going to are you?” Sam questioned as the headed for Quake.
“No. I have a life here now. England and Hogwarts are in the past. Yet, I fell there’s a part of me that does want to go and help him.” Hermione sighed.
“You feel a sense of honor to this Albus Dumbledore don’t you?” Sam asked.
“Yes. I mean the man is like a father to me in many ways.” she answered.
“Hermione, you know I like you. A lot. But when duty calls you can’t just ignore it. I have a feeling that your Potion Professor will be waiting for you when you get back and try again to get you to return with him.” Sam said.
Hermione simply nodded.
‘Yes. If I know Severus, he won’t give up.’ she thought sadly.
“Look, what harm would it do for you to go back there and at least hear the guy out? If you still feel the same way come back here.” Sam said.
“That would seem the logical thing to do huh? I’m sorry Sam. I didn’t plan for this to happen. I thought my past would stay there in England and at Hogwarts.” Hermione apologized sadly.
“Hermione, it’s okay. Besides, you can’t run from your past. You have to turn and face it sometimes. Especially when it comes back to stare you in the face. Besides, I’ll be here waiting for you when you return.” Sam said as he turned the car around.
Meanwhile. Severus was pacing the living room.
‘I can’t believe how much she has changed. She seems so cold when it comes to Hogwarts and especially me. Yet the way her face shined when that Samuel entered the room. Her face had the same shine whenever she was around me. Damn me and my fear!’ he yelled at himself.
A few minutes later he heard the door open and close. He looked up as Hermione entered the living room and stared coldly at him.
“I’ll go back with you. But only to hear Dumbledore tell me the situation in person. I won’t make any promises about staying and fighting again, but I will at least hear what he has to say. That is all I can promise.” Hermione said.
“Fair enough Miss Granger. I gather you will need to handle a few personal things before we leave?” Severus said.
“Yes. I will have my assistant run the Apocrathy for me and I will have my editor take over my column.” she answered as she walked over to her telephone to make the arrangements.
An hour later she and Severus were heading to the airport. The silence was almost suffocating in the car, but neither one wanted to bring up what had happened between them. Thirty minutes later they were on the plane heading for England.
Hermione slept the whole flight. Severus couldn’t help but stare at the woman that was seated next to him.
‘How could she have changed so quickly in the past 6 years. She went from the Gryffindor-know-it-all, smiling, laughing and all around cheerful girl to this cold, bright, successful woman. And to think because of me she is the way she is.’ Severus thought sadly.
All too soon for Hermione she and Severus found themselves walking up the path from Hogsmeade to the castle. Once they reached the gates Severus turned and faced her.
“Welcome home Hermione.” he said softly.
Hermione simply stared up at the castle that had been her home for 7 years. Why was it she felt all her fears and pain were about to break through their prison?
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 2- The Past Returns. Unfortunately.
Hermione was in her bedroom putting on the final touches of her make-up when she heard someone knock on her door. She glanced at her bedside clock. 6:50.
‘Sam must be early.’ she thought.
She quickly finished her make-up and hurried to the door. She took a deep breath, a welcoming smile on her face and opened the door.
“Hello Miss Granger.” Severus said.
Hermione froze. Standing before her was her former Potions professor, potions partner and one time lover, Severus Snape. She froze for only a split second before the things he said to her came back and her shock turned to anger.
Severus stood before watching her emotions unfold in her brown eyes. He watched as her shock quickly turned to anger and hurt.
“What the hell are you doing here? No, scratch that, HOW in the hell did you find me?” Hermione demanded in an angry tone that shocked Severus.
“Believe me Miss Granger, I did not want to come here. Albus sent me. Can I come in so we can talk?” Severus answered.
Hermione glanced at her watch. Sam would be there any minute. Somehow, despite her better judgement to slam the door in his face she stepped aside and allowed him to enter her apartment. Severus sighed inwardly as he walked into the living room.
“Well, be quick. I have a date coming and he’ll be here any minute.” Hermione snapped.
“I’m afraid your date will have to be cancelled. The Headmaster insists that you return home with me tonight.” Severus said.
“Excuse me? I’m not going back. I left for a reason and I have no intentions of returning to England and especially Hogwarts.” she retorted.
Before Severus could say another word there was another knock at the door.
“Shit. Stay right there and don’t say one word.” Hermione ordered.
She rushed to the door. Severus moved a little closer so he could hear what was being said.
“Hi Hermione. Wow! You look beautiful. Here, these are for you.” Sam greeted as he handed Hermione a bouquet of Orchids.
“Thank you Sam. They’re beautiful. You look handsome yourself. Please come in.” Hermione replied.
Sam followed her into the living room. There he found Severus standing right where he had been before.
“Oh, Sam this is Professor Severus Snape. Professor, this is Samuel Peterson.” Hermione said.
Sam and Severus shook had, even though inside Severus wanted to hex the young Wizard into oblivion.
“Nice to meet you. Hermione here talked an awful lot about Hogwarts when we first met. I went to Salem Academy in New York myself.” Sam said.
“I’ve heard of the Academy.” Severus said.
“Yes. Well, Hermione we better go. The reservation is for 7:30 and the movie starts at 9.” Sam said politely.
“Yes. Just let me put these in some water and we’re off.” Hermione said.
She quickly filled a vase with water and put the flowers in the vase. When she entered the living room Sam was holding her coat. She smiled as he put it on her then she faced Severus.
“Thanks for stopping by Professor. Give my regards to the Headmaster.” she said.
“Hermione, we have to talk. It’s important. That’s why Albus sent me here.” Severus said using her first name for the first time in 6 years.
Hermione stared at him as he reached into his robes and pulled out the letter Albus had given him and handed it to Hermione. Hermione sighed, snatched the letter from him an d opened it.
Dear Miss Granger,
I am writing this out of the gravest concern. It appears we have at last found the identity of Voldemorts’s self appointed heir. It is none other than Draco Malfoy. Draco is currently rebuilding Voldemort’s forces. I also believe that he is searching for you as well. We need your help Hermione. Draco, should he find you will either try to get you to join him or he will kill you. I am pleadeding with you to return to Hogwarts with Professor Snape and help the Order once more. Please Hermione, we need you now more than ever.
Sincerly yours,
Albus Dumbledore
Hermione reread the letter then faced Severus. Her eyes filled with a fire he had never seen before.
“Is this some kind of joke! Don’t you get it? I don’t want to fight anymore. That’s one of the reasons I left in the first place. If Draco does manage to find me I’ll tell him to go straight to hell just as I’m tell you the same thing. You can also pass that on to Albus Dumbledore as well.” Hermione yelled as she threw the letter back at Severus, took Sam’s arm and headed for the door.
“Oh, do lock the door as you leave Professor and have a nice trip back to Hogwarts.” Hermione said icily.
She and Sam headed for his car. Once she was seated in the passenger side Sam spoke.
“You all right? You seemed kind of...tense back there.” Sam asked.
“Yes. I’m sorry about that. Albus Dumbledore wants me to return and help him fight once more.” she answered wearily.
“I see. You’re not going to are you?” Sam questioned as the headed for Quake.
“No. I have a life here now. England and Hogwarts are in the past. Yet, I fell there’s a part of me that does want to go and help him.” Hermione sighed.
“You feel a sense of honor to this Albus Dumbledore don’t you?” Sam asked.
“Yes. I mean the man is like a father to me in many ways.” she answered.
“Hermione, you know I like you. A lot. But when duty calls you can’t just ignore it. I have a feeling that your Potion Professor will be waiting for you when you get back and try again to get you to return with him.” Sam said.
Hermione simply nodded.
‘Yes. If I know Severus, he won’t give up.’ she thought sadly.
“Look, what harm would it do for you to go back there and at least hear the guy out? If you still feel the same way come back here.” Sam said.
“That would seem the logical thing to do huh? I’m sorry Sam. I didn’t plan for this to happen. I thought my past would stay there in England and at Hogwarts.” Hermione apologized sadly.
“Hermione, it’s okay. Besides, you can’t run from your past. You have to turn and face it sometimes. Especially when it comes back to stare you in the face. Besides, I’ll be here waiting for you when you return.” Sam said as he turned the car around.
Meanwhile. Severus was pacing the living room.
‘I can’t believe how much she has changed. She seems so cold when it comes to Hogwarts and especially me. Yet the way her face shined when that Samuel entered the room. Her face had the same shine whenever she was around me. Damn me and my fear!’ he yelled at himself.
A few minutes later he heard the door open and close. He looked up as Hermione entered the living room and stared coldly at him.
“I’ll go back with you. But only to hear Dumbledore tell me the situation in person. I won’t make any promises about staying and fighting again, but I will at least hear what he has to say. That is all I can promise.” Hermione said.
“Fair enough Miss Granger. I gather you will need to handle a few personal things before we leave?” Severus said.
“Yes. I will have my assistant run the Apocrathy for me and I will have my editor take over my column.” she answered as she walked over to her telephone to make the arrangements.
An hour later she and Severus were heading to the airport. The silence was almost suffocating in the car, but neither one wanted to bring up what had happened between them. Thirty minutes later they were on the plane heading for England.
Hermione slept the whole flight. Severus couldn’t help but stare at the woman that was seated next to him.
‘How could she have changed so quickly in the past 6 years. She went from the Gryffindor-know-it-all, smiling, laughing and all around cheerful girl to this cold, bright, successful woman. And to think because of me she is the way she is.’ Severus thought sadly.
All too soon for Hermione she and Severus found themselves walking up the path from Hogsmeade to the castle. Once they reached the gates Severus turned and faced her.
“Welcome home Hermione.” he said softly.
Hermione simply stared up at the castle that had been her home for 7 years. Why was it she felt all her fears and pain were about to break through their prison?
T.B.C