The Law of Horus

Title: The Law of Horus

Rating: R

Summery: Takes place during Harry’s 6^th year. A new law during the summer places Hermione in situation that she doesn’t want to be in. It’s called the Law of Horus, a marriage law to try to save the wizarding world. This law takes her to places that she’s never been before and she finds hope in the most unusual places.

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Chapter Six: Lessons In Time

Professor Snape opened the door and the class slowly filed in. When the last student sat down he stood in front of them.

“ Welcome to advance Potions N.E.W.T class. For those that have made it this far, then you’ve proven that you have the talent to brew the potions that we’ve already covered. Also you’ve noticed that the class is smaller then last term, which is because it composes of students from the three other houses and since I only accept the best, well then you know where the others rank. Today we are learning how to make The Draught of Living Death, a potion that most of you should be aware of, if you even looked.”

He waved his wand and the potion appeared on the board. The students got started on it at once and Snape acted like Snape walking between rows and looking at how they were doing. Hermione was trying to work, but it was hard with her husband around. She had taken a liking to him, as he was good to her and let her do extensive research on whatever she wanted to do. Harry was also working harder then Hermione had seen him. She knew why, but didn’t say anything. Neville wasn’t there of course; he didn’t have the talent, unlike his father.

When the time was up he watched them put their sample into their vials and cap it, with their initials.

“ You’ll be graded when you return next Monday,” Snape informed them. The bell rang and the students filed out one by one. The next class was advance Charms, a class that Hermione wanted to take, but didn’t have to since she was going for Potion Mistress. Professor Flitwick appeared and silence fell

“ Welcome to advance Charms N.E.W.T class. Now today we are going to start on the Bubblehead Charm, a charm that I know you saw a lot of last term.” Hermione remembered the times that the students had used it when Umbridge was Headmistress. He made his notes appear and they got started on writing them. Ron wasn’t in this class as well and Hermione felt bad for him. By the time they were done with the notes the bell rang and it was time to head off to lunch.

“ I’m so glad that the morning classes are gone,” said Severus when he sat next to her at the staff table. She patted him on the hand, an action that didn’t go unnoticed by the Slytherins.

“ Oh that’s so cute, makes me want to throw-up,” hissed Pansy.

“ I think we should pay dear Lady Snape back for thinking that she’s better then us.” Pansy looked at Draco and smiled. The idea seemed perfect.

When lunch was over Hermione headed out to the courtyard to look at her book tomotomorrows lesson in Transfiguration. As she was reading she heard footsteps and then she was grabbed from behind.

“ Leave me-,” the rest of her sentence was drowned out by Malfoy spell. She couldn’t speak anymore.

“ Where going to leave you so battered that no one will be able to recognize you,” snarled Malfoy. She tried to kick, but it was no good.

Suddenly a large something came out of nowhere. It kicked at them and they ran in all directions. Hermione looked at saw that it was Professor Firenze.

“ Are you all right?” He asked. Hermione nodded. “ Lets get you back inside before something else happens.” Hermione got to her feet and they both went inside. The Professor told Severus what happened and after the spell had been lifted she cried into his shoulder. Her husband wrapped his arms around her and left her cry. Harry and Ron both looked at the Slytherin table in disgust.

“ I can’t believe they did that,” hissed Ron as they headed for their free period. “ I mean I might not like the idea of her married to Snape, but I wouldn’t attack her.”

“ I agree,” said Harry. “ Oh Malfoy thinks he’s so smart.”

“ I just hope Hermione is all right!”

Severus laid Hermione down on the bed and left her to herself. He was worried about her now since Malfoy had done what he done. Well there was only one cause of action to be taken with this. And it was something that he had threatened Harry and Ron with, expulsion.