Star-Crossed Lovers

Disclaimer: I by no means own the characters of Harry Potter. They belong to J.K. Rowling. Nor do I own the lines from Star Wars Episode 3. They belong to the ever brilliant and talented George Lucas. I’m merely borrowing them.

Summary: Severus is different. Because of this Albus has taken it upon himself to protect him. Even from the love of Severus’s life Hermione Granger. Will they ever be able to be together? R/R

Star Crossed Lovers

Chapter 5

Hermione was seated on the sofa when Remus came out carrying a tray with drinks and some sandwiches. Remus sat the tray on the coffee table. Hermione and him grabbed their drinks and sandwiches. After a few minutes Remus took a breath and began talking.

“Well, the best place to begin is at the beginning. Everyone has called Harry the Chosen one. This isn’t accurate. Harry isn’t the true Chosen One. That is Severus. There was a prophecy made about Severus and Albus. The prophecy stated that “The Chosen One would restore balance to the Wizarding World. But to do so, he must kill the one whose distinction of good and evil has been blurred by war and time.” The person in which Severus has to kill is Albus.” Remus said.

“What? I can’t believe what you’re saying. Severus wouldn’t do that.” Hermione gasped.

“Hermione, Severus will have no choice. You see, Albus knows this. That is why Albus fears Severus. Albus also fears Severus’s abilities. I know you only know a few of Severus’s abilities. His abilities are this. He can move things with his hands, he has premonitions, he can also kill a person by simply concentrating on them and closing his fist.

“Also, when he gets angry he can sometimes lose control. You saw that the other day. These abilities are also another reason Albus fears him. Severus was right in saying that Albus has been manipulating his life. Severus knows of the prophecy. He’s been afraid to tell you because he didn’t want to frighten you about all of this.” Remus replied.

Hermione just sat there. She didn’t know what to say or do. Everything Remus just said to her was floating through her mind. She and Remus were silent for nearly half an hour. Remus was giving her all the time she needed to grasp the concept of what was going on with her husband and why Albus was the way he was. Finally she spoke.

“So, what does this have to do with me?” she asked.

“If Albus finds out that you and Severus are married and that you are pregnant, he will view you and your child as a threat. If Albus manages to kill Severus he will then come after you and your child and kill you as well. Albus has been waiting for the right moment to try and kill Severus. That’s why he doesn’t want you there. If he does succeed and kills Severus, Albus will tell you that Severus died in the battle. Albus thinks you and Severus are only friends.” he answered.

“Will Severus die?” she asked with a shuddering voice.

“Not if Severus sees it coming. I fear that Albus will try to catch Severus when he’s not on his guard.” he answered sadly.

Hermione sat her drink down, buried her face in her hands and began crying. Remus moved to her side and gathered her into his arms and tried to calm her. Hermione clung to her friend and cried. Her fears of losing her husband to Albus was too much for her.

“Hermione, I know this is a lot to swallow. Perhaps you should go lay down. We can talk some more later after you have slept on this.” Remus said gently.

Hermione nodded. Remus gently helped her to her feet and took her into the bedroom. Remus kissed her forehead and left the room. Hermione stripped off her robes and pulled on one of Severus’s shirts, climbed into bed and cried herself to sleep.

Remus was in the living room pacing. He was worried. He wasn’t sure if telling Hermione was the best thing, but something in his heart was telling him that she needed to know that perhaps she would be the one to save Severus. Just then an owl flew in through the window. It was from Severus.

Remus,

I hope you and Hermione have reached the cottage safely. Albus has been more manipulative than ever. He has something planned and I fear whatever it is it will take place as soon as the battle is done.

Please, tell Hermione I love her and our child. I wish I could be there for her. I know she is going to have a difficult labor if my vision is true. Promise me you’ll take care of my wife and child. I feel I will never see her again.

I also gather that you have told her about the prophecy and my abilities. Tell her I’m sorry for not telling her the truth and I hope she can forgive me. I must go, I have a meeting with the Order. We are making final preparations for the battle. Again, tell Hermione I love her and always will.

Sincerely,
Severus

Remus sighed. This letter did not bode well. Remus decided not to tell Hermione about the letter. He knew telling her would upset her even more. She had been under enough stress and she didn’t need anymore.

While Hermione slept, Remus went into the village to get food and other things they would need. He also made arrangements for the medi-witch to come and check on Hermione. When Remus returned he found Hermione standing on the back porch looking out over the nearby lake.

“Hermione?” Remus asked.

“Hi. I assumed you had gone to the village.” Hermione answered.

Hermione moved back into the living room. Remus went and put away the groceries while Hermione sat on the sofa. Remus came out fifteen minutes later with a glass of tea and handed it to Hermione.

“How are you feeling?” he asked.

“Better. I’ve thought about what you told me. I know I over reacted, but it was just a lot to digest. Now that I’ve thought about it I’m just scared. I can’t and won’t lose Severus. Especially to Albus.” she answered.

“I understand. While I was in the village I ran into Megan, that medi-witch I told you and Severus about. She will be coming by tomorrow to check on you. Just to make sure everything is fine with you and your child.” Remus said.

“That will be fine.” Hermione said.

“Why don’t you just relax while I cook us dinner.” Remus said with a smile.

“Okay. I’ll be in the library if you need me.” Hermione replied.

Back at Hogwarts, Severus was in his sitting room reading when there was a knock on the door. Severus yelled for the person to enter. In walked Albus. Severus put his book away and sat up a little straighter and waited fro Albus to speak.

“I just received a letter from Remus. He and Hermione have arrived safely in Italy.” Albus said.

“That’s good.” Severus replied.

“Tell me Severus, how are you feeling about Hermione being with Remus in Italy?” Albus asked.

Severus knew Albus was testing him. So he worded his answer so Albus wouldn’t know the truth.

“All that matters to me is that she is safe. I love her Albus you know this but no one else does. All that matters to me is that Hermione remains safe.” Severus answered.

“Good. So, the potion is ready and now all we have to do is wait for Voldemort to make the final move.” Albus said.

Severus nodded. Albus continued to tell Severus about the final plans. Severus just listened and spoke when he needed to. After half an hour Albus left. Severus let out a relieved sigh. He decided to eat in. He couldn’t face Albus tonight.

Back in Italy Hermione and Remus were eating a wonderful dinner. Hermione and Remus were talking about their own school days. Laughing at each others adventures. After dinner Hermione and Remus both did the dishes and put them away.

“Well, I’m off to bed Remus. I will see you in the morning.” Hermione said.

“All right, Sleep well Hermione.” Remus replied.

In the middle of the night as Hermione slept, Severus appeared at the foot of Hermione’s bed. She looked so beautiful to him. His heart broke seeing her there sleeping so peaceful. He knew the prophecy would come to pass and this may very well be the last time he saw her. He walked to the bedside leaned over, kissed her lips gently and vanished.

“I’m sorry Severus for what I must do, but I can’t allow you to live. Forgive me.” Albus whispered as he stared out his window at the stars twinkling overhead.

T.B.C