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Going Home Isn’t Always Welcomed
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 fihersherself 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 3- Going Home Isn’t Always Welcomed
Hermione stared up at the castle. Outside she was like a statue. No emotions showing on her face, but inside she was scared.
“Perhaps you would like to go inside.” Severus said.
Hermione took a deep breath then nodded. She followed Severus as they walked across the grounds and inside the castle. They entered the main hall. As they made their way to Albus’s office memories of her past there flooded her mind. All to soon they were standing before the door of the office.
Severus knocked then the two walked in. Before Hermione could speak she was gathered in a huge bear hug by Harry.
“Hermione! Thank Merlin you’re alright! Everyone has been so worried about you. When you just up and left we all feared what had happened to you. We all hoped that one day you would come back to us. And here you are.” Harry said with a huge smile.
“Well, I’m only here to hear what Albus has to say Harry.” Hermione answered as she hugged him back.
“Welcome back Hermione.” Albus greeted.
“Albus. Like I told Professor Snape, I’m only here to listen to your side of the situation. I’m not making any promises that I will stay and fight. I have a life back in San Francisco and I would like to return to it as soon as possible.” Hermione said.
“Very well. Please, have a seat.” Albus said.
Hermione sat before the aging wizard, Harry sat beside her and Severus remained standing against the wall.
“Our sources have told us that Draco Malfoy is currently rebuilding Voldemort’s forces. He has doubled the number of Death Eaters. True he’s no where near as powerful as Voldemort but he is just as dangerous. Before his defeat Voldemort taught the boy many of his strongest and deadliest spells and potions. Already there have been thirteen attacks on muggles in the past month.
“The situation is getting desperate. We need your help Hermione. You’re the smartest witch I have seen in over thirty years. Maybe ever. Please, stay and help us.” Albus explained.
“Albus, with all due respect, I’m through fighting. That’s one of the reason’s I left. I’ve lost too much because of this damned war. Now, I’ve heard your explanation, but I can’t stay. I’m sorry. I will be leaving tonight.” Hermione said.
“Hermione, how can you say that? We need you here.” Harry cried.
“Need me for what Harry? This isn’t some bloody wanna be invincible Wizard. It’s Draco Malfoy. He’s not indestructible. He can be killed a lot easier than Voldemort. You and the Order will do fine without me.” she said as she rose to her feet.
“Hermione wait.” Albus said.
She turned and faced the Headmaster. He rose to his feet and slowly approached her.
“I know this is hard for you, but will you at least give me two weeks. Two weeks to find out Draco’s plans and find a solution? Will you at least give me that?” he asked.
Hermione stared at him. She sighed and nodded.
“Very well. I’ll give you two weeks and not a day longer. I’ll help where I can, but after two weeks I’m gone. Is that clear?” she said.
“In two weeks if we can’t find a solution I will take you to London and put you on the airplane myself. You have my word.” Albus agreed.
“Fine. Now, I’m a little tired and I would like to get some sleep.” Hermione said.
“Of course. Harry will show you to your rooms. Dinner is in three hours and I hope you will join us as a guest.” Albus replied.
Hermione nodded as she followed Harry out of the office. Once she was gone Severus spoke for the first time e ree returning to the castle.
“Albus, she has changed so much in the past 6 years. She’s not the same Hermione Granger we used to know.” Severus said worriedly.
“Everyone chd dud during the war Severus. But I do see what you mean. I only hope that while she is here she can find that part of her she has been obviously trying so hard to hide.” Albus sighed.
“You’ve changed Mione. What’s happened to you?” Harry asked as he lead her to her rooms.
“I grew up Harry. I had to. I couldn’t stay that innocent little girl you met 13 years ago on our first train ride to Hogwarts.” Hermione answered.
“Well, here it is. The password is Forever Friends. You can change it if you want.” Harry said.
The door opened and the two entered. The rooms were beautiful Hermione had to admit. She knew that Harry had spent a lot of time to make her rooms feel like home for her.
“You did a good job. The rooms are nice. Now, I would like to lie down and take a nap before dinner. I’ll see you then Harry.” Hermione said.
“Okay. See you at dinner Hermione.” Harry said as he kissed her cheek gently and left the room.
Hermione pulled out her suit case, enlarged it, headed for the bedroom and laid down. As she drifted off to sleep she wondered why she was even there.
The three hours passed quickly and Hermione found herself seated in between Harry and Severus at the head table.
“It’s good to see you again Hermione.” Remus said as he hugged her before sitting on the other side of Harry.
“It’s good to see you too Remus. How are you?” Hermione asked.
“I’m great. Especially since Severus found y toy to cure me of being a werewolf.” Remus answered.
“Oh yes. I read about that. Congratulations on that Professor.” Hermione said.
“Thank you Miss Granger.” Severus said.
Hermione visited with her former professors through out dinner. Once she was through she excused herself and left the Great Hall. Within minutes she found herself outside standing near the lake. The very spot where Ron had been killed by the killing Curse.
*Flashback- The Final Battle*
Hermione stood beside Ron Weasley as they surveyed the area.
“Where’s Harry? Do you see him?” Ron panted as he looked around for their best friend.
“There he is! Over with Remus and Snape.” Hermione pointed.
Just as Ron turned to look a Death Eater appeared and pointed his wand at them.
“Look Out!” Ron screamed as he pushed Hermione out of harms way.
“Avada Kedavra!” the Death Eater cried.
“RON!!!” Hermione screamed as the curse hit him square in the chest.
Ron fell at her feet dead. The Death Eater laughed and ran toward the forest. Hermione knelt beside him. She gently closed his eyes then rose once more to her feet.
“He will pay for this.” Hermione said evilly.
She turned and ran after the Death Eater. She found him at the edge of the forest.
“Come to avenge your friend Miss Granger.” snarled Lucius as he removed his mask.
“You will pay for what you did to Ron you fucker.” she snarled.
“My, my. Such language. I guess you’ll just have to join your friend Ron Weasley.” Lucius said as he raised his wand.
Hermione was faster than he thought.
“AVADA KEDAVRA!” Hermione screamed.
Within a second Lucius Malfoy fell to the ground. Dead. She turned and found herself fighting another Death Eater. Soon, their wands were forgotten as the two began fighting in hand-to-hand combat. She soon found herself with a dislocated shoulder, several bumps and cuts.
“Enough! Avada Kedavra!” she screamed.
Once the Death Eater was dead she collapsed to the ground.
*End Flashback*
Hermione stared out over the lake as tears fell unchecked down her cheeks.
“I did avenge you Ron. Lucius died at my hands. I hope you are in peace where ever you are.” Hermione whispered.
“Miss Granger?” Severus asked as she slowly approached her.
“What do you want?” she asked as wiped away her tears.
“Are you okay Hermione?” he asked.
“I’m fine Professor. Was there something you wanted?” she asked again.
“I was just wondering if you were all right? You looked upset.” he answered.
“No I’m not bloody all right. I came back to a place that at one time filled my memories with joy and laughter. But now all I feel is pain and sorrow here.” she answered coldly.
“I’m sorry. You have been through a lot. You saw, experienced and did things that one as young as you should never have to go through.” Severus said.
“You don’t know shit about what I went through!” Hermione yelled as she faced Severus.
“I beg your pardon?” Severus asked, anger evident in his voice.
“I’m not the one who couldn’t handle everything and ran away here.” Severus said.
“That’s right. I did run. I ran away from the pain of losing my mentor, one of my best friends, and Sirius. I also ran from You! You were the main reason I ran! But I thought leaving would get you away, I was wrong!” she yelled.
“What do you mean?” he asked.
“Our one night stand left me pregnant! That’s what I mean! But even still you caused me pain. A month after I found out I was pregnant with your child I miscarried! Now you know! Are you happy!” she screamed.
Hermione then turned and ran back to her rooms. Severus stood frozen where he stood.
‘She was pregnant. I was going to be a father.’ he thought.
Suddenly his legs gave way and he fell to his knees. The emotionless Professor Severus Octavious Snape cried at the loss of his unknown and unborn child. As well as the pain he had caused his one true love Hermione Angelina Granger.
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 fihersherself 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 3- Going Home Isn’t Always Welcomed
Hermione stared up at the castle. Outside she was like a statue. No emotions showing on her face, but inside she was scared.
“Perhaps you would like to go inside.” Severus said.
Hermione took a deep breath then nodded. She followed Severus as they walked across the grounds and inside the castle. They entered the main hall. As they made their way to Albus’s office memories of her past there flooded her mind. All to soon they were standing before the door of the office.
Severus knocked then the two walked in. Before Hermione could speak she was gathered in a huge bear hug by Harry.
“Hermione! Thank Merlin you’re alright! Everyone has been so worried about you. When you just up and left we all feared what had happened to you. We all hoped that one day you would come back to us. And here you are.” Harry said with a huge smile.
“Well, I’m only here to hear what Albus has to say Harry.” Hermione answered as she hugged him back.
“Welcome back Hermione.” Albus greeted.
“Albus. Like I told Professor Snape, I’m only here to listen to your side of the situation. I’m not making any promises that I will stay and fight. I have a life back in San Francisco and I would like to return to it as soon as possible.” Hermione said.
“Very well. Please, have a seat.” Albus said.
Hermione sat before the aging wizard, Harry sat beside her and Severus remained standing against the wall.
“Our sources have told us that Draco Malfoy is currently rebuilding Voldemort’s forces. He has doubled the number of Death Eaters. True he’s no where near as powerful as Voldemort but he is just as dangerous. Before his defeat Voldemort taught the boy many of his strongest and deadliest spells and potions. Already there have been thirteen attacks on muggles in the past month.
“The situation is getting desperate. We need your help Hermione. You’re the smartest witch I have seen in over thirty years. Maybe ever. Please, stay and help us.” Albus explained.
“Albus, with all due respect, I’m through fighting. That’s one of the reason’s I left. I’ve lost too much because of this damned war. Now, I’ve heard your explanation, but I can’t stay. I’m sorry. I will be leaving tonight.” Hermione said.
“Hermione, how can you say that? We need you here.” Harry cried.
“Need me for what Harry? This isn’t some bloody wanna be invincible Wizard. It’s Draco Malfoy. He’s not indestructible. He can be killed a lot easier than Voldemort. You and the Order will do fine without me.” she said as she rose to her feet.
“Hermione wait.” Albus said.
She turned and faced the Headmaster. He rose to his feet and slowly approached her.
“I know this is hard for you, but will you at least give me two weeks. Two weeks to find out Draco’s plans and find a solution? Will you at least give me that?” he asked.
Hermione stared at him. She sighed and nodded.
“Very well. I’ll give you two weeks and not a day longer. I’ll help where I can, but after two weeks I’m gone. Is that clear?” she said.
“In two weeks if we can’t find a solution I will take you to London and put you on the airplane myself. You have my word.” Albus agreed.
“Fine. Now, I’m a little tired and I would like to get some sleep.” Hermione said.
“Of course. Harry will show you to your rooms. Dinner is in three hours and I hope you will join us as a guest.” Albus replied.
Hermione nodded as she followed Harry out of the office. Once she was gone Severus spoke for the first time e ree returning to the castle.
“Albus, she has changed so much in the past 6 years. She’s not the same Hermione Granger we used to know.” Severus said worriedly.
“Everyone chd dud during the war Severus. But I do see what you mean. I only hope that while she is here she can find that part of her she has been obviously trying so hard to hide.” Albus sighed.
“You’ve changed Mione. What’s happened to you?” Harry asked as he lead her to her rooms.
“I grew up Harry. I had to. I couldn’t stay that innocent little girl you met 13 years ago on our first train ride to Hogwarts.” Hermione answered.
“Well, here it is. The password is Forever Friends. You can change it if you want.” Harry said.
The door opened and the two entered. The rooms were beautiful Hermione had to admit. She knew that Harry had spent a lot of time to make her rooms feel like home for her.
“You did a good job. The rooms are nice. Now, I would like to lie down and take a nap before dinner. I’ll see you then Harry.” Hermione said.
“Okay. See you at dinner Hermione.” Harry said as he kissed her cheek gently and left the room.
Hermione pulled out her suit case, enlarged it, headed for the bedroom and laid down. As she drifted off to sleep she wondered why she was even there.
The three hours passed quickly and Hermione found herself seated in between Harry and Severus at the head table.
“It’s good to see you again Hermione.” Remus said as he hugged her before sitting on the other side of Harry.
“It’s good to see you too Remus. How are you?” Hermione asked.
“I’m great. Especially since Severus found y toy to cure me of being a werewolf.” Remus answered.
“Oh yes. I read about that. Congratulations on that Professor.” Hermione said.
“Thank you Miss Granger.” Severus said.
Hermione visited with her former professors through out dinner. Once she was through she excused herself and left the Great Hall. Within minutes she found herself outside standing near the lake. The very spot where Ron had been killed by the killing Curse.
*Flashback- The Final Battle*
Hermione stood beside Ron Weasley as they surveyed the area.
“Where’s Harry? Do you see him?” Ron panted as he looked around for their best friend.
“There he is! Over with Remus and Snape.” Hermione pointed.
Just as Ron turned to look a Death Eater appeared and pointed his wand at them.
“Look Out!” Ron screamed as he pushed Hermione out of harms way.
“Avada Kedavra!” the Death Eater cried.
“RON!!!” Hermione screamed as the curse hit him square in the chest.
Ron fell at her feet dead. The Death Eater laughed and ran toward the forest. Hermione knelt beside him. She gently closed his eyes then rose once more to her feet.
“He will pay for this.” Hermione said evilly.
She turned and ran after the Death Eater. She found him at the edge of the forest.
“Come to avenge your friend Miss Granger.” snarled Lucius as he removed his mask.
“You will pay for what you did to Ron you fucker.” she snarled.
“My, my. Such language. I guess you’ll just have to join your friend Ron Weasley.” Lucius said as he raised his wand.
Hermione was faster than he thought.
“AVADA KEDAVRA!” Hermione screamed.
Within a second Lucius Malfoy fell to the ground. Dead. She turned and found herself fighting another Death Eater. Soon, their wands were forgotten as the two began fighting in hand-to-hand combat. She soon found herself with a dislocated shoulder, several bumps and cuts.
“Enough! Avada Kedavra!” she screamed.
Once the Death Eater was dead she collapsed to the ground.
*End Flashback*
Hermione stared out over the lake as tears fell unchecked down her cheeks.
“I did avenge you Ron. Lucius died at my hands. I hope you are in peace where ever you are.” Hermione whispered.
“Miss Granger?” Severus asked as she slowly approached her.
“What do you want?” she asked as wiped away her tears.
“Are you okay Hermione?” he asked.
“I’m fine Professor. Was there something you wanted?” she asked again.
“I was just wondering if you were all right? You looked upset.” he answered.
“No I’m not bloody all right. I came back to a place that at one time filled my memories with joy and laughter. But now all I feel is pain and sorrow here.” she answered coldly.
“I’m sorry. You have been through a lot. You saw, experienced and did things that one as young as you should never have to go through.” Severus said.
“You don’t know shit about what I went through!” Hermione yelled as she faced Severus.
“I beg your pardon?” Severus asked, anger evident in his voice.
“I’m not the one who couldn’t handle everything and ran away here.” Severus said.
“That’s right. I did run. I ran away from the pain of losing my mentor, one of my best friends, and Sirius. I also ran from You! You were the main reason I ran! But I thought leaving would get you away, I was wrong!” she yelled.
“What do you mean?” he asked.
“Our one night stand left me pregnant! That’s what I mean! But even still you caused me pain. A month after I found out I was pregnant with your child I miscarried! Now you know! Are you happy!” she screamed.
Hermione then turned and ran back to her rooms. Severus stood frozen where he stood.
‘She was pregnant. I was going to be a father.’ he thought.
Suddenly his legs gave way and he fell to his knees. The emotionless Professor Severus Octavious Snape cried at the loss of his unknown and unborn child. As well as the pain he had caused his one true love Hermione Angelina Granger.
T.B.C