Fighting for True Love

Disclaimers: I by no means own the characters of Harry Potter. They belong to the ever-talented J.K. Rowling. This story is strictly for entertainment purposes and not for profit.

Summary: This is in response to redsugg’s Snape challenge. Severus and Hermione have been in love for two years. Suddenly their lives are thrown for a loop. Will they make through together? Read and find out.

Fighting For True Love

Chapter 6- Talks in the Dungeons and Trying to Remember

It had been a month since the memory flashes and the dreams started. It was now October. Severus continued to watch his godson and Hermione. He saw she was now beginning to show that she was in fact pregnant. Every time he saw Draco gently place his hand on Hermione’s growing stomach, he got this nagging feeling that it should be him doing that. Severus was bound and determined to find out what was going on.

He finally got his chance. It was the middle of October. He saw Hermione trying to once more help Neville Longbottom in his potions class.

“Miss Granger! How many times do I have to tell you not to help Longbottom! That is detention tonight! Be here at 8:00 sharp.” Severus yelled.

“Yes sir.” Hermione said softly.

Draco looked up at his godfather and saw something flash in his eyes.

‘Could it be that he remembers or that he is starting to remember?’ Draco thought to himself.

The class continued without incident. For the rest of the day Hermione was a nervous wreck. Once they were back in their room Draco called her on it.

“Okay, what’s wrong?” Draco asked.

“Draco, it was during a detention that Severus told me he loved me. This is like déjà vu all over again. Just like two years ago, I was given detention for helping Neville.” Hermione answered.

Draco sighed and moved to sit beside her.

“Look, love. Everything will be fine. I think the spell might be wearing off. Today I saw something flash in his eyes. Almost like he remembered you and him. I’ve also spoken to Albus. He thinks the same thing. He said Severus came to him a month ago. It seems he has been having memory flashes and dreams about things that he can’t remember and can’t explain.” Draco said.

“Really? You mean there’s a chance that Severus is starting to come back to us?” Hermione asked.

“That’s right. All we have to do is be patient.” Draco said.

Hermione started crying and hugged him tightly. When asked why she was crying she simply said she was happy at the idea of getting her Severus back. Down in the dungeons Severus was pacing in his sitting room.

“What am I doing? I’m nervous just because I’m giving this Know-It-All-Gryffindor a detention.” Severus mumbled out loud to himself.

He quickly remembered the memory flash of him and Hermione when she was serving detention and he told her he loved her. He quickly sat before the fire and just stared into the raging flames. As he did, his head began throbbing and more memories began flashing into his mind.

*Inside Snape’s Mind*

Severus was lying on the couch with Hermione curled up in his arms. The two were staring into the fire as a comfortable silence covered them like a soft blanket.

“Hermione, what do you say next summer you and I take a trip? Rome perhaps?” Severus asked.

Hermione turned her head to face him.

“You mean it? Just you and me in Rome?” Hermione asked.

“That’s right. I was thinking we could stay for the month of July. What do you say?” Severus said.

Hermione threw her arms around his neck.

“Yes! I would love to spend a month in Rome with you!” Hermione cried.

Severus chuckled as he held Hermione tightly to him. Hermione snuggled closer to him. She rested her head against his chest while he rested his head on top of hers.

“When are you going to make the plans? I mean, its October now and Rome is very popular to tourists in the summer.” Hermione asked.

“I’ve already made the plans my dear. I booked the reservation back in August as soon as I got back to Hogwarts.” Severus said smiling.

Hermione giggled. Before she could speak he covered her mouth with his in a soft gentle kiss.

*Back to the Present*

Severus jerked his head up and once more stared into the flames.

‘What do all of these memory flashes and dreams mean? I have to find out.’ Severus thought.

He quickly rose to his feet and headed for the Great Hall for dinner. As he took his seat he saw that Hermione was there. Along with her friends Potter and the two Weasleys and Draco.

“Hermione, are you sure you’re fit to serve detention?” Harry asked.

“I’ll be fine. I promise.” Hermione answered.

On the outside she looked calm and collected. On the inside though she was a bundle of nerves. She knew she had to pretend that nothing was bothering her if she was going to get through the detention with Severus tonight. Once dinner was over she returned to her room to put on something more comfortable. Since she was starting to show, he regular clothes were getting a tad too tight.

After she put on some loose fitting pants and a plain purple cotton shirt, she grabbed her robes and headed for the dungeons. She reached the stairs leading to his classroom in no time. She carefully descended the stairs and knocked on the door.

“Enter!” Severus yelled.

He looked up from the papers he was grading and saw Hermione slowly enter the room.

“Good, you’re on time Miss Granger. Take a seat.” He ordered.

Hermione did as she was told. She sat down and waited for him to tell her what she was going to do for her detention. Severus finished marking the paper, sat his quill down and moved to sit in front of Hermione. He sat there and just stared at her for a minute or two. Hermione stared right back at him.

“Miss Granger, ever since the start of the school year, when I found you in my bed nothing has made any sense. I don’t know how or why but I do know that everyone here, the faculty, you and your friends Potter, Weasleys and Draco know something I don’t. Now what is it?” Severus said.

“What do you mean sir?” Hermione asked.

“You told me the night I returned that you and I were lovers and had been for the past two years. Now, why would you tell me that?” Severus answered.

“Because…because it’s true. It started at the beginning of my 5th year. You had given me detention for helping Neville. I was scrubbing the tables. You came up behind me and put your hands on my shoulders. Then you had me put down the scrub brush and then turned me to face you.” Hermione said.

“Continue Miss Granger.” Severus said.

“Well, you said, I could never forget what you told me. You said, ‘Miss Granger, Hermione, there is something I must confess to you or I will surely go insane. I have fallen in love with you. I began falling for you at the end of last year. You are beautiful, intelligent, and talented. You are strong, stubborn and loyal. Everything I have ever wanted. I had to tell you now before I lost my nerve.’ After you told me that you kissed me for the first time.” Hermione said.

Severus was shocked. She had just recounted the memory flash he had a month earlier.

‘Could it be that she was telling me the truth that night?’ Severus thought.

“Miss Granger, would you be willing to take the truth potion? I need to make sure you’re not lying.” Severus asked.

“If it will bring your memories back, then yes I will.” she answered.

“How did you know that I wasn’t remembering everything?” he growled.

“I noticed something was wrong the night you returned. I ran to Albus. He told me that Voldemort had done something to your memories and that’s why you don’t remember about us being together.” Hermione replied.

“There will be no need for the potion. After all, what you told me of the first time I supposedly kissed you is exactly like a memory flash I had a month ago. There is no way you could know what was going on inside my mind.” Severus sighed.

“Tell me of another memory of yours about you and me.” Severus said.

Hermione nodded. She was silent for second then she began to speak.

“It was the summer before my 6th year. You had come home with me a few days after the Leaving Feast. I was in the backyard reading by the pool. You had snuck up behind me. I had just sat down my book and was about to go for a swim when you pushed me in the pool. I had grabbed a hold of you at the last second and pulled you in with me.

“When we both came up for air we were laughing. You then pulled me into your arms and kissed me. That night was the first time you and I had ever…made love.” Hermione said.

Severus was holding his head in his hands. In his mind he remembered that day. He remembered the way the sun floated across her brown hair. The way the purple two piece bathing suit clung to her beautiful body. Finally he looked up at Hermione.

“Sir, are you all right? Should I go get Poppy?” Hermione asked.

“No. I’m fine Hermione. Please, tell me something else.” Severus said.

Hermione sat beside him as she began to tell him another memory of her and him together.

“This one happened last October. I had come to see you. You and I were lying on the couch in your sitting room. You were just holding me. Then out of the blue you said…” she started but he interrupted.

“I said ‘Hermione, what do you say next summer we take a trip. Rome perhaps?’” Severus said.

“How did you know that if you don’t remember us?” Hermione asked.

“I had a memory flash right before dinner. I remembered that night. Hermione, I have to know. Is Draco the father of your baby?” Severus asked.

Hermione blushed and looked down at her hands.

“I’m the father. Aren’t I?” Severus said.

“Yes sir.” Hermione whispered.

“I see. That explains what I’ve been feeling.” Severus said softly.

“What do you mean?” Hermione asked.

“Well, I had asked Draco if what I had heard was true. He said he was the father. The whole time during class I was feeling so jealous of him. Then every time I would see him hold you or like today, put his hand on your stomach I was jealous and had a nagging feeling that it should be me doing those things. I now understand.” Severus answered.

“Severus, what are you trying to tell me?” Hermione asked.

“I’m not sure. All I know is that I’ve been having memory flashes and dreams of you and me together. I need to talk to Albus and find out what to do.” Severus answered.

Hermione nodded and continued to stare at her hands. Severus looked at the beautiful young woman sitting before him. He wanted to hold her to tell her everything would be all right, but he didn’t dare. Especially when he didn’t know if everything would be alright.

“Hermione, may I?” Severus asked as he leaned over as if to touch her stomach.

Hermione nodded. Severus gently placed his palm over the slight swell that was showing. As he placed his hand there he felt something push against his hand. He jerked his hand away.

“What was that?” he asked.

“That was the baby. He or she is kicking. It’s okay.” Hermione said as she took hold of his hand and once more placed it over her belly.

The baby within kicked again. Severus looked up at Hermione’s face and smiled softly at her and she smiled back.

“Hermione, I think you should return to your rooms. I need to go and talk to Albus. I will see you in class.” Severus said.

“Okay. I’ll wait for you. I will tell Draco that you know, but for the time being he needs to keep on pretending he’s the father.” Hermione said.

Severus nodded. She rose to her feet and left the room. Severus stood and went into his sitting room He flooed the headmaster and told him he needed to speak to him. With in seconds Severus was standing in the headmaster’s office.

“Have a seat my boy. Now, what did you need to talk about?” Albus asked as Severus sat down in front of him.

“Well, I had given Hermione detention for helping Longbottom. When she showed up we talked. Albus, she has recounted two of the memory flashes I have had. Then she told me of one summer and I could remember the details of that day. She also told me I’m the father of her baby.” Severus answered.

“I see. Now, do you believe her?” Albus asked.

“Yes. Albus, I got to feel my child kick. It was the most amazing feeling. I want to remember. I know that she does too. How can we make me remember everything about her and me?” Severus answered.

“I may have a solution. Give me a few days to be sure this is the right one. Until then try and spend some time with Hermione. Maybe if you just spend some time with her, your memories will return on their own.” Albus suggested.

“I think I will. Thank you sir.” Severus said as he rose to his feet and left.

Albus smiled. He knew exactly where his Potions Master was going. And it wasn’t back to the dungeons.

T.B.C