Life is a Strange Thing Indeed
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The Price of War is High Indeed
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 4- The Price of War is High Indeed
Hermione spent the next few days avoiding Severus as much as possible. She wrote Sam and told him how she missed San Francisco and him. She also told him how she would be returning in a week and a half and not to worry.
“You seem in a good mood this morning.” Harry said as Hermione sat beside him.
“I am. Since today is Saturday, I planned on going to Hogsmeade. Plus, I’m expecting a letter from Sam.” Hermione answered as she poured her a cup of coffee.
“Who’s Sam?” Remus asked.
“He’s a wizard I work with. He and I had a date the night Professor Snape came to get me. It was him that told me I should at least come and hear Albus out.” Hermione answered.
Just then a brown owl flew into the Great Hall and landed in front of Hermione. She quickly removed the letter, gave the Owl a piece of toast and opened the letter. It was from Sam. Her smile grew larger as she read the letter.
Dear Hermione,
I’m glad you wrote. I was starting to worry about you. Everything is going fine here. I stopped by your shop to check on things for you. Everything is in order and Erin has been doing a good job with your column. Not as good as you of course.
How are you holding up being back there? I hope everything is fine. I can’t wait till you return. Remember, you owe me a date when you come home. I can’t wait.
As I said the night you left. I really like you and I’ll be waiting right here when you come home. Well, I have to go. Take care and please be careful.
Love,
Sam
Hermione smiled as she folded up the letter and put it in her pocket. Severus knew from the look on her face the letter was from Sam. His blood began to boil at the thought of the young Wizard who was waiting for Hermione to return.
‘Who am I to be jealous. I gave up that right 6 years ago when I told her our night of passion had been a mistake. I let her walk out of my life that day. All because I was scared of her love for me.’ Severus thought sadly as he watched Hermione talk with Harry and Remus.
“So, it took you three years to agree to go out with this guy? Why? I mean he sounds great Mione.” Harry said questioningly.
“Well, I was scared of getting too close. The last time I did it ended in heart break. I didn’t want to go through that again.” Hermione replied.
“So, do you like him?” Remus asked.
“Yes. I do. I’m hoping that when I return maybe something will happen between him and I.” Hermione answered.
Hermione stayed and chatted with Harry and Remus a bit longer then got up and headed to her chambers to grab her cloak. Fifteen minutes later she was following the throng of students into Hogsmeade. The air was clear and crisp. She had always loved October at Hogwarts.
She made her way through the bustling crowds of the village and entered the Apocrathy. She need a few ingredients for a few potions she was working on. As she wandered up and down the isles she didn’t notice the pair of cold silvery grey eyes that watched her.
“Hello Granger.” an evil voice drawled.
Hermione spun around and found herself face-to-face with Draco Malfoy.
“Malfoy. What in the hell do you want?” Hermione snarled.
“My, what a sharp tongue you have. I heard rumors that you left after the war.” he said.
“Maybe I did. What business is it of yours?” she demanded.
“You know, you should have chosen my side. Why do you remain on the losing side of things Granger?” Draco asked.
“If my memory serves me right, I do believe that my side kicked your side’s collective asses. And destroyed your precious Voldemort in the process.” Hermione said coldly.
“How dare you speak his name! If I wasn’t interested in getting you to join me I would kill you where you stand.” Draco snarled.
“Let me make things simple for you Malfoy. I will never join your sorry ass. If you even think about coming near me again I won’t hesitate to kill you. Just like I killed your fucking father. So, leave me the hell alone.” Hermione said.
Draco was almost scared of the pure evil that radiated not only from her very body but the look of evil in her eyes.
“This isn’t over. You’ll either join me or die with the rest of your pathetic Order.” Draco hissed as he apparated away.
Hermione rolled her eyes and headed for the counter to pay for her purchases. She stepped out into the cool fall air and headed for the Three Broomsticks. She needed a drink. She entered and found Albus, Remus, and Severus sitting at a table in the back of the busy pub. She walked over as Albus signaled for her to join them. She sat in between Albus and Remus.
“How has your morning been so far Hermione?” Albus asked.
“Oh the usual. Running into Draco Malfoy, him threatening to kill me and me threatening to kill him. Same Old, same old.” Hermione answered as she signaled for Rosemetta.
“What?” the three wizards cried.
“I’ll have a Fire Whiskey.” Hermione told Rosemetta as she asked for Hermione’s order.
Once she was gone Hermione turned her attention back to the professors.
“Did Malfoy hurt you?” Severus asked worriedly.
“No. He asked me to join him. I basically told him no way in hell. I told him if he came near me again I would kill him just like I killed his father. Thanks Rosemetta.” Hermione answered as she took her drink from the barmaid.
“This isn’t a joke Hermione! Draco won’t hesitate to kill you!” Severus hissed.
“No shit Snape. I won’t hesitate to kill him either. And in case you haven’t noticed, I’m not the little innocent girl you used to know. I can defend myself as well as fight my own battles. Now, has the Order come up with any ideas.” Hermione snapped.
Remus shared a worried look with Severus as Albus explained the Orders plans. After Hermione finished her second Fire Whiskey she excused herself and return to the castle to do some research that might help the Order better. Once she was gone Remus spoke.
“My god Albus, what has happened to Hermione? She’s so...different. Did you see the look of hatred that flashed in her eyes when she told us of her encounter with Draco. It’s almost scary.” Remus said.
“Yes. Hermione has been through a lot in the past 13 years. After the war I fear she was forever changed. As I told Severus, I hope that her being here will help her deal with her past and help her find that part of herself she has locked away somewhere.” Albus sighed sadly.
“I just hope we’re not to late.” Severus whispered.
Hermione sat in the library surrounded by books. So far Draco had doubled the forces that Voldemort had. Bringing the number of Death Eaters to two thousand.
‘The Order is greatly out numbered this time. Before both side were almost an equal match, but not now. Where the hell is that potion? I know it’s here. I saw it before when we were fighting Voldemort.’ she thought as she flipped through the book.
After an hour she finally found what she was looking for. She quickly gathered her things and headed to see Albus. She said the password and entered. She found the wizard sitting at his desk reading a letter.
“Albus, I’ve found something.” she said.
Albus looked up and she saw the tears in his eyes.
“What’s happened?” she asked.
“It’s the Weasleys. Draco has killed them all.” he answered sadly.
Hermione stared at the old man. Her shock turned to grief. She walked over to him and read the letter. It was from Tonks.
Albus,
They’re dead. Arthur, Molly, Charlie, Bill, Percy, Fred, George and Ginny. Malfoy appeared at The Burrow and attacked. Ginny was able to hold on long enough to tell me what happened. I’m sorry.
Tonks
Hermione then took the Headmaster into her arms. Just then Remus, Harry and Severus entered the office. The three rushed to them. Hermione handed the letter to Harry. Him, Severus and Remus read it. Harry then collapsed in tears. The closest thing to a family he had ever know was dead.
Hermione released Albus and gathered Harry into her arms as he cried on her shoulder.
“Don’t worry Harry. I’ll make Draco pay for this. I swear I will.” she whispered as a single tear slid down her cheek.
Severus looked from the couple to his surogant father.
“What do we do now?” Remus asked.
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 4- The Price of War is High Indeed
Hermione spent the next few days avoiding Severus as much as possible. She wrote Sam and told him how she missed San Francisco and him. She also told him how she would be returning in a week and a half and not to worry.
“You seem in a good mood this morning.” Harry said as Hermione sat beside him.
“I am. Since today is Saturday, I planned on going to Hogsmeade. Plus, I’m expecting a letter from Sam.” Hermione answered as she poured her a cup of coffee.
“Who’s Sam?” Remus asked.
“He’s a wizard I work with. He and I had a date the night Professor Snape came to get me. It was him that told me I should at least come and hear Albus out.” Hermione answered.
Just then a brown owl flew into the Great Hall and landed in front of Hermione. She quickly removed the letter, gave the Owl a piece of toast and opened the letter. It was from Sam. Her smile grew larger as she read the letter.
Dear Hermione,
I’m glad you wrote. I was starting to worry about you. Everything is going fine here. I stopped by your shop to check on things for you. Everything is in order and Erin has been doing a good job with your column. Not as good as you of course.
How are you holding up being back there? I hope everything is fine. I can’t wait till you return. Remember, you owe me a date when you come home. I can’t wait.
As I said the night you left. I really like you and I’ll be waiting right here when you come home. Well, I have to go. Take care and please be careful.
Love,
Sam
Hermione smiled as she folded up the letter and put it in her pocket. Severus knew from the look on her face the letter was from Sam. His blood began to boil at the thought of the young Wizard who was waiting for Hermione to return.
‘Who am I to be jealous. I gave up that right 6 years ago when I told her our night of passion had been a mistake. I let her walk out of my life that day. All because I was scared of her love for me.’ Severus thought sadly as he watched Hermione talk with Harry and Remus.
“So, it took you three years to agree to go out with this guy? Why? I mean he sounds great Mione.” Harry said questioningly.
“Well, I was scared of getting too close. The last time I did it ended in heart break. I didn’t want to go through that again.” Hermione replied.
“So, do you like him?” Remus asked.
“Yes. I do. I’m hoping that when I return maybe something will happen between him and I.” Hermione answered.
Hermione stayed and chatted with Harry and Remus a bit longer then got up and headed to her chambers to grab her cloak. Fifteen minutes later she was following the throng of students into Hogsmeade. The air was clear and crisp. She had always loved October at Hogwarts.
She made her way through the bustling crowds of the village and entered the Apocrathy. She need a few ingredients for a few potions she was working on. As she wandered up and down the isles she didn’t notice the pair of cold silvery grey eyes that watched her.
“Hello Granger.” an evil voice drawled.
Hermione spun around and found herself face-to-face with Draco Malfoy.
“Malfoy. What in the hell do you want?” Hermione snarled.
“My, what a sharp tongue you have. I heard rumors that you left after the war.” he said.
“Maybe I did. What business is it of yours?” she demanded.
“You know, you should have chosen my side. Why do you remain on the losing side of things Granger?” Draco asked.
“If my memory serves me right, I do believe that my side kicked your side’s collective asses. And destroyed your precious Voldemort in the process.” Hermione said coldly.
“How dare you speak his name! If I wasn’t interested in getting you to join me I would kill you where you stand.” Draco snarled.
“Let me make things simple for you Malfoy. I will never join your sorry ass. If you even think about coming near me again I won’t hesitate to kill you. Just like I killed your fucking father. So, leave me the hell alone.” Hermione said.
Draco was almost scared of the pure evil that radiated not only from her very body but the look of evil in her eyes.
“This isn’t over. You’ll either join me or die with the rest of your pathetic Order.” Draco hissed as he apparated away.
Hermione rolled her eyes and headed for the counter to pay for her purchases. She stepped out into the cool fall air and headed for the Three Broomsticks. She needed a drink. She entered and found Albus, Remus, and Severus sitting at a table in the back of the busy pub. She walked over as Albus signaled for her to join them. She sat in between Albus and Remus.
“How has your morning been so far Hermione?” Albus asked.
“Oh the usual. Running into Draco Malfoy, him threatening to kill me and me threatening to kill him. Same Old, same old.” Hermione answered as she signaled for Rosemetta.
“What?” the three wizards cried.
“I’ll have a Fire Whiskey.” Hermione told Rosemetta as she asked for Hermione’s order.
Once she was gone Hermione turned her attention back to the professors.
“Did Malfoy hurt you?” Severus asked worriedly.
“No. He asked me to join him. I basically told him no way in hell. I told him if he came near me again I would kill him just like I killed his father. Thanks Rosemetta.” Hermione answered as she took her drink from the barmaid.
“This isn’t a joke Hermione! Draco won’t hesitate to kill you!” Severus hissed.
“No shit Snape. I won’t hesitate to kill him either. And in case you haven’t noticed, I’m not the little innocent girl you used to know. I can defend myself as well as fight my own battles. Now, has the Order come up with any ideas.” Hermione snapped.
Remus shared a worried look with Severus as Albus explained the Orders plans. After Hermione finished her second Fire Whiskey she excused herself and return to the castle to do some research that might help the Order better. Once she was gone Remus spoke.
“My god Albus, what has happened to Hermione? She’s so...different. Did you see the look of hatred that flashed in her eyes when she told us of her encounter with Draco. It’s almost scary.” Remus said.
“Yes. Hermione has been through a lot in the past 13 years. After the war I fear she was forever changed. As I told Severus, I hope that her being here will help her deal with her past and help her find that part of herself she has locked away somewhere.” Albus sighed sadly.
“I just hope we’re not to late.” Severus whispered.
Hermione sat in the library surrounded by books. So far Draco had doubled the forces that Voldemort had. Bringing the number of Death Eaters to two thousand.
‘The Order is greatly out numbered this time. Before both side were almost an equal match, but not now. Where the hell is that potion? I know it’s here. I saw it before when we were fighting Voldemort.’ she thought as she flipped through the book.
After an hour she finally found what she was looking for. She quickly gathered her things and headed to see Albus. She said the password and entered. She found the wizard sitting at his desk reading a letter.
“Albus, I’ve found something.” she said.
Albus looked up and she saw the tears in his eyes.
“What’s happened?” she asked.
“It’s the Weasleys. Draco has killed them all.” he answered sadly.
Hermione stared at the old man. Her shock turned to grief. She walked over to him and read the letter. It was from Tonks.
Albus,
They’re dead. Arthur, Molly, Charlie, Bill, Percy, Fred, George and Ginny. Malfoy appeared at The Burrow and attacked. Ginny was able to hold on long enough to tell me what happened. I’m sorry.
Tonks
Hermione then took the Headmaster into her arms. Just then Remus, Harry and Severus entered the office. The three rushed to them. Hermione handed the letter to Harry. Him, Severus and Remus read it. Harry then collapsed in tears. The closest thing to a family he had ever know was dead.
Hermione released Albus and gathered Harry into her arms as he cried on her shoulder.
“Don’t worry Harry. I’ll make Draco pay for this. I swear I will.” she whispered as a single tear slid down her cheek.
Severus looked from the couple to his surogant father.
“What do we do now?” Remus asked.
T.B.C