Highland Rose
folder
Harry Potter › Het - Male/Female › Snape/Hermione
Rating:
Adult ++
Chapters:
19
Views:
13,748
Reviews:
49
Recommended:
1
Currently Reading:
1
Category:
Harry Potter › Het - Male/Female › Snape/Hermione
Rating:
Adult ++
Chapters:
19
Views:
13,748
Reviews:
49
Recommended:
1
Currently Reading:
1
Disclaimer:
I do not own Harry Potter, nor any of the characters from the books or movies. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.
Chapter 7
Disclaimer: I don’t own anything you recognize. I also borrowed a few characters from the awesome writer Karen Marie Moning. This story is for fun and fun only. Please don’t sue.
Summery: Hermione Granger is a special witch indeed. When her family is threatened, the Order is called in. Through all the danger and chaos, can Hermione and Severus come together? R/R
Highland Rose
Chapter 7
Hermione awoke to find herself alone in her bed. She slowly stretched and assumed Severus had gone to get something to eat or to get a shower. She stood up, redressed and made her way to her bedroom. Once there, she showered and changed clothes. She had just reached the banister heading downstairs when she heard the shouts.
“YOU DON’T DESERVE HER!”
“FUCK YOU BLACK!”
Hermione groaned and rushed downstairs. She skidded to a stop at the living room doors. There stood Severus, Remus and Sirius. Remus was struggling to hold Sirius back. Both Sirius and Severus had their wands drawn and pointed at each other.
“Sirius, calm down. It’s obvious that they care for each other. Let it go.” Remus insisted as he held his friend back.
“He doesn’t give a damn about her! He’s just going to hurt her! Like he did Lily!” Sirius cried as he prepared to send a hex at Severus.
“SHUT UP! YOU DON’T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THAT!” Severus roared.
Suddenly, Sirius fell to the floor, his legs locked together in the leg locker curse. The three wizards turned and found Hermione holding her wand, pointing it at Sirius. A few seconds later, she removed the curse.
“What the hell is going on in here?” Hermione demanded as she entered the room. The three men turned and faced her. Severus’s face paled as he realized that Hermione had heard Sirius’s remark about him and Lily.
“Hermione, Snape is using you. Trust me. He did the same thing to Lily. He used her then threw her away when he was finished.” Sirius said, as his breathing slowly became less heavy.
“Sirius, I think you’re jealous. Whatever happened between Severus and Lily was between them. Were you there? Do you know what actually happened?” Hermione asked with her hands on her hips, glaring at him.
“Well, not exactly. I mean…she came in crying…and…and I assumed…” Sirius stuttered.
“That’s your problem right there. You assumed. Did it ever occur to you that Lily was crying because she felt she was losing a friend? Were her and Severus ever dating to begin with?” Hermione questioned.
“I…I don’t know.” Sirius replied.
“There you go. This time your overactive imagination came to the wrong conclusions. I know Severus better than you think I do. He couldn’t purposely hurt me any more than I could purposely hurt him. Now, I suggest that you put away your wand and get out of my sight. Otherwise, I will shove my foot so far up your arse, that you’ll be tasting my shoe for a month. Is that clear?” Hermione growled.
Sirius’s eyes widened and he nodded. He put away his wand and made a hasty retreat. Remus let out a sigh, shook his head, bid Severus and Hermione good afternoon and left as well. Hermione turned and found Severus standing at the window, with his forehead pressed against the glass.
“Severus? What’s wrong?” Hermione asked.
“What Black said. I’m just remembering what happened that night; with Lily.” Severus answered sadly.
“Do you want to tell me about it? It might make you feel better.” She suggested.
“I’ve got nothing to loose. You’ll have to bear with me; I haven’t spoken of this to anyone. I have a feeling Lupin knows, and I think she may have told Potter later after they married, but I don’t know.” He replied.
Hermione took his arm and led him to the sofa. They sat down and Severus took a deep breath. He looked into Hermione’s eyes and began telling his tale.
“It started during our sixth year. Lily became my tutor in Charms. As the year progressed, we became closer. I would like to think she was my friend. She saw the real me that I kept hidden from not just my housemates, but everyone. She knew that I was being petitioned by Voldemort and that my father was forcing me to join them when I turned seventeen.
“I wanted to go to Dumbledore, but my father had me watched everywhere I went, especially at the school. He was furious that my tutor was a muggle born and went to the school demanding it be someone else, someone from Slytherin. Dumbledore refused. He said Lily was the smartest student in Charms the school had. After the Easter holidays of that year, things turned bad.”
************************************************************************
*Spring 1977*
Lily and Severus sat in the empty Charms classroom. Severus had improved greatly since the beginning of the year and finally had a good grasp on the subject. This would be their last tutorial session together.
“Severus, is something wrong?” Lily asked as she saw how tense he seemed.
“It’s just my father. Lily, I don’t want to do the things he wants me to do.” Severus answered with a sigh.
“Like what?” She asked.
“He wants…he wants me to join with the Death Eaters this summer. I…I’m not like them. Or my father.” Severus hissed as he jumped to his feet.
Lily stood up and walked over to him. Gently she gathered him into her arms. Slowly Severus wrapped his arms around her as well. With his walls downs, he allowed himself to cry. Lily just held him as he let out his fear, anger, and frustration.
“Sshh…don’t worry Severus. I will always be there for you. No matter what happens.” She said as she began crying as well.
“Lily, please. Don’t tell anyone. If my father ever found out that we were friends, let alone what I just told you…I don’t even want to think about it.” Severus pleaded as his eyes locked with her tear filled emerald green ones.
“I promise. I won’t tell anyone.” Lily vowed.
Severus and Lily continued their work. Once finished they left the classroom. At the main stairwell leading to the dorms Lily did something that shocked him. She leaned up and kissed him. Not a romantic kiss, but a kiss that told him they would always be friends no matter what. She then turned and ran toward Gryffindor Tower. She thought he didn’t see it, but he caught the fresh tears filling her eyes. She felt the same thing he did. Come morning, they would be back to where they were before she became his tutor.
A Slytherin and A Gryffindor. Enemies.
************************************************************************
Hermione waited patiently. Severus had fallen silent. She knew this was hard for him. After a few minutes of silence, he faced her again.
“After that night, we pretended that we were glad my tutoring was finished. She probably told Lupin after we graduated. Like I said earlier, I think she may have eventually told Potter, but I don’t know for sure.” Severus sighed.
“How do you know she told Remus?” Hermione asked.
“He told me once. It was two months after Lily and Potter had been killed. Lupin found me at a pub in Knockturn Alley drunk off my arse. In my drunken state I went on about how useless I was. Throwing myself a good pity party. He told me that Lily didn’t believe that so neither should I. That’s when he told me he knew about our friendship.” He answered.
“You loved her. Didn’t you?” She asked.
“Yes. She was my best friend.” He answered.
Hermione moved closer and just held him. Severus gratefully returned the hug.
************************************************************************
“You are an idiot! You are always shooting your mouth off about things you have no knowledge about!” Remus yelled.
“But…I saw Lily that night! They were spending so much time together!” Sirius cried.
“Severus and Lily never dated! She loved him, but like a brother! She was crying because she and Severus had to go back to pretending they hated each other!” Remus yelled.
Sirius fell silent. He plopped down into a chair and buried his face in his hands. Remus let out a sigh and walked to a window. Sirius looked up and saw his friend resting his head against the cool glass.
“Why didn’t she tell us?” Sirius asked.
“She didn’t have to tell us everything. I only knew because at the time, I was the only one who would have understood. Severus was forced to take the Dark Mark by his father. That’s the main reason Severus and Lily had to pretend to hate each other. If his father ever found out, god only knows what would have happened to Lily and Severus both.” Remus sighed.
“You’re right. I am and idiot. Now I’ve probably screwed things up with Hermione.” Sirius moaned.
“You’re right, but Hermione is a lot like Lily. Oh she’ll be pissed off, but she’ll get over it. In the mean time, I suggested you tread carefully around her and Severus both. He would likely hex you just for good measure.” Remus advised.
“You’re right. Hermione probably would too.” Sirius added.
Remus chuckled. The two friends left the room a few minutes later and headed out onto the grounds. As they passed the stables, they saw Severus and Hermione riding off toward the trails. As they rode Sirius watched the pair.
‘They really belong together. I just hope that I haven’t ruined mine and Hermione’s friendship over this. I only want what’s best for her.’ Sirius thought as he hurried to catch up with Remus.
T.B.C
Summery: Hermione Granger is a special witch indeed. When her family is threatened, the Order is called in. Through all the danger and chaos, can Hermione and Severus come together? R/R
Highland Rose
Chapter 7
Hermione awoke to find herself alone in her bed. She slowly stretched and assumed Severus had gone to get something to eat or to get a shower. She stood up, redressed and made her way to her bedroom. Once there, she showered and changed clothes. She had just reached the banister heading downstairs when she heard the shouts.
“YOU DON’T DESERVE HER!”
“FUCK YOU BLACK!”
Hermione groaned and rushed downstairs. She skidded to a stop at the living room doors. There stood Severus, Remus and Sirius. Remus was struggling to hold Sirius back. Both Sirius and Severus had their wands drawn and pointed at each other.
“Sirius, calm down. It’s obvious that they care for each other. Let it go.” Remus insisted as he held his friend back.
“He doesn’t give a damn about her! He’s just going to hurt her! Like he did Lily!” Sirius cried as he prepared to send a hex at Severus.
“SHUT UP! YOU DON’T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THAT!” Severus roared.
Suddenly, Sirius fell to the floor, his legs locked together in the leg locker curse. The three wizards turned and found Hermione holding her wand, pointing it at Sirius. A few seconds later, she removed the curse.
“What the hell is going on in here?” Hermione demanded as she entered the room. The three men turned and faced her. Severus’s face paled as he realized that Hermione had heard Sirius’s remark about him and Lily.
“Hermione, Snape is using you. Trust me. He did the same thing to Lily. He used her then threw her away when he was finished.” Sirius said, as his breathing slowly became less heavy.
“Sirius, I think you’re jealous. Whatever happened between Severus and Lily was between them. Were you there? Do you know what actually happened?” Hermione asked with her hands on her hips, glaring at him.
“Well, not exactly. I mean…she came in crying…and…and I assumed…” Sirius stuttered.
“That’s your problem right there. You assumed. Did it ever occur to you that Lily was crying because she felt she was losing a friend? Were her and Severus ever dating to begin with?” Hermione questioned.
“I…I don’t know.” Sirius replied.
“There you go. This time your overactive imagination came to the wrong conclusions. I know Severus better than you think I do. He couldn’t purposely hurt me any more than I could purposely hurt him. Now, I suggest that you put away your wand and get out of my sight. Otherwise, I will shove my foot so far up your arse, that you’ll be tasting my shoe for a month. Is that clear?” Hermione growled.
Sirius’s eyes widened and he nodded. He put away his wand and made a hasty retreat. Remus let out a sigh, shook his head, bid Severus and Hermione good afternoon and left as well. Hermione turned and found Severus standing at the window, with his forehead pressed against the glass.
“Severus? What’s wrong?” Hermione asked.
“What Black said. I’m just remembering what happened that night; with Lily.” Severus answered sadly.
“Do you want to tell me about it? It might make you feel better.” She suggested.
“I’ve got nothing to loose. You’ll have to bear with me; I haven’t spoken of this to anyone. I have a feeling Lupin knows, and I think she may have told Potter later after they married, but I don’t know.” He replied.
Hermione took his arm and led him to the sofa. They sat down and Severus took a deep breath. He looked into Hermione’s eyes and began telling his tale.
“It started during our sixth year. Lily became my tutor in Charms. As the year progressed, we became closer. I would like to think she was my friend. She saw the real me that I kept hidden from not just my housemates, but everyone. She knew that I was being petitioned by Voldemort and that my father was forcing me to join them when I turned seventeen.
“I wanted to go to Dumbledore, but my father had me watched everywhere I went, especially at the school. He was furious that my tutor was a muggle born and went to the school demanding it be someone else, someone from Slytherin. Dumbledore refused. He said Lily was the smartest student in Charms the school had. After the Easter holidays of that year, things turned bad.”
************************************************************************
*Spring 1977*
Lily and Severus sat in the empty Charms classroom. Severus had improved greatly since the beginning of the year and finally had a good grasp on the subject. This would be their last tutorial session together.
“Severus, is something wrong?” Lily asked as she saw how tense he seemed.
“It’s just my father. Lily, I don’t want to do the things he wants me to do.” Severus answered with a sigh.
“Like what?” She asked.
“He wants…he wants me to join with the Death Eaters this summer. I…I’m not like them. Or my father.” Severus hissed as he jumped to his feet.
Lily stood up and walked over to him. Gently she gathered him into her arms. Slowly Severus wrapped his arms around her as well. With his walls downs, he allowed himself to cry. Lily just held him as he let out his fear, anger, and frustration.
“Sshh…don’t worry Severus. I will always be there for you. No matter what happens.” She said as she began crying as well.
“Lily, please. Don’t tell anyone. If my father ever found out that we were friends, let alone what I just told you…I don’t even want to think about it.” Severus pleaded as his eyes locked with her tear filled emerald green ones.
“I promise. I won’t tell anyone.” Lily vowed.
Severus and Lily continued their work. Once finished they left the classroom. At the main stairwell leading to the dorms Lily did something that shocked him. She leaned up and kissed him. Not a romantic kiss, but a kiss that told him they would always be friends no matter what. She then turned and ran toward Gryffindor Tower. She thought he didn’t see it, but he caught the fresh tears filling her eyes. She felt the same thing he did. Come morning, they would be back to where they were before she became his tutor.
A Slytherin and A Gryffindor. Enemies.
************************************************************************
Hermione waited patiently. Severus had fallen silent. She knew this was hard for him. After a few minutes of silence, he faced her again.
“After that night, we pretended that we were glad my tutoring was finished. She probably told Lupin after we graduated. Like I said earlier, I think she may have eventually told Potter, but I don’t know for sure.” Severus sighed.
“How do you know she told Remus?” Hermione asked.
“He told me once. It was two months after Lily and Potter had been killed. Lupin found me at a pub in Knockturn Alley drunk off my arse. In my drunken state I went on about how useless I was. Throwing myself a good pity party. He told me that Lily didn’t believe that so neither should I. That’s when he told me he knew about our friendship.” He answered.
“You loved her. Didn’t you?” She asked.
“Yes. She was my best friend.” He answered.
Hermione moved closer and just held him. Severus gratefully returned the hug.
************************************************************************
“You are an idiot! You are always shooting your mouth off about things you have no knowledge about!” Remus yelled.
“But…I saw Lily that night! They were spending so much time together!” Sirius cried.
“Severus and Lily never dated! She loved him, but like a brother! She was crying because she and Severus had to go back to pretending they hated each other!” Remus yelled.
Sirius fell silent. He plopped down into a chair and buried his face in his hands. Remus let out a sigh and walked to a window. Sirius looked up and saw his friend resting his head against the cool glass.
“Why didn’t she tell us?” Sirius asked.
“She didn’t have to tell us everything. I only knew because at the time, I was the only one who would have understood. Severus was forced to take the Dark Mark by his father. That’s the main reason Severus and Lily had to pretend to hate each other. If his father ever found out, god only knows what would have happened to Lily and Severus both.” Remus sighed.
“You’re right. I am and idiot. Now I’ve probably screwed things up with Hermione.” Sirius moaned.
“You’re right, but Hermione is a lot like Lily. Oh she’ll be pissed off, but she’ll get over it. In the mean time, I suggested you tread carefully around her and Severus both. He would likely hex you just for good measure.” Remus advised.
“You’re right. Hermione probably would too.” Sirius added.
Remus chuckled. The two friends left the room a few minutes later and headed out onto the grounds. As they passed the stables, they saw Severus and Hermione riding off toward the trails. As they rode Sirius watched the pair.
‘They really belong together. I just hope that I haven’t ruined mine and Hermione’s friendship over this. I only want what’s best for her.’ Sirius thought as he hurried to catch up with Remus.
T.B.C