Misjudged

Misjudged

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Summary: Everything starts the last week of Hermione’s 7th year. Both she and Snape find out they have both misjudged each other. As the war draws to a close will romance blossom? Or will their pasts interfere? R/R


Chapter 7- Kidnapped and Escaped

“Albus! He took her!” Severus yelled.

Albus, Minerva, Sirius and Remus jumped to their feet and hurried to Severus. Sirius and Remus got there just in time to catch Severus as he started to collapse to the floor. The two helped him to his feet and the five of them headed to Albus’s office. Once inside Severus was placed on the couch with Sirius on one side of him and Remus on the other.

“What happened?” Albus asked.

“I…I entered my chambers and found the room decorated for a romantic dinner for two. I didn’t seen Hermione and figured she was in the bedroom getting dressed. I called out and no answer. I started for the bedroom but noticed my end table and statue of Ares were broken on the floor. I knew my father had been there and that Hermione had fought back.” Severus answered shakily.

“What does that bastard want with her?” Sirius growled.

“He’s…he’s punishing me. But…but there’s something more. I just don‘t know…what it is.” Severus answered.

“Minerva, send word to the Order and the Ministry. We have to find her. Severus, you, Remus and Sirius go back to your rooms and see if you can find anything that might tell you where your father took her.” Albus ordered.

“What about Harry and Draco?” Remus asked.

“I’ll notify them myself. They have completed their training and might be able to help us.” Albus answered.

Severus, Sirius and Remus returned to his rooms. Severus froze once he entered his rooms. Sirius and Remus gave him a minute alone and began casting spells of any kind that would help them. Five minutes later Severus joined them.

Meanwhile, Hermione woke up and found herself in a dimly lit room covered with cobwebs and dust. It looked like some kind of sitting room. Her eyes quickly adjusted and she slowly got to her feet.

“Where the hell am I?” she whispered out loud.

“I see you’re awake mudblood.” hissed a voice from a dark corner to her right.

Hermione spun and watched as Damien stepped out of the shadows. He wore a dark, sadistic smile. Hermione stood her ground and glared at him. He quickly closed the ground between them.

“Let me go.” Hermione said firmly.

Damien drew his hand back. SMACK! Hermione stayed on her feet but stumbled back a foot or two. She reached up and touched her cheek. She continued to glare at him as she stood up straight once more.

“Well, for a mudblood you’ve got guts. I will give you that. But bravery and guts won’t save you.” Damien said.

He moved to hit her again but Hermione was prepared. So the fight began. Hermione began using all those karate and kickboxing lessons she took to good use. She held her own for a bit, but quickly found herself out matched.

Damien quickly gained the upper hand. He delivered punch, after punch, kick after kick. Once she was on the ground. The blows became worse. Hermione fought s best she could, but failed.

“UGH!” she screamed as a sharp kick hit her stomach.

“AAHH!” she scream as Damien grabbed her ankle and twisted it hard.

“Still acting so tough? You’re strong, but I’m stronger.” Damien said as he began the physical abuse once more.

Back at Hogwarts, Severus was in his chambers with Albus and Minerva. Harry and Draco had rushed to Severus as soon as they got to Hogwarts. They swore they would find Hermione and headed out with Tonks, Moody and Charlie to begin searching London. Sirius and Remus were standing guard at the gates in case she apparated back. The Order and aurors were searching all over England for any trace of Hermione or Damien.

“Albus, what am I to do? I can’t lose her.” Severus asked.

“Severus, we will find her.” Albus answered.

“But in what condition! You saw what he did to me as a boy! Hell you saw what he did to my mother! Hermione’s strong as both a witch and a fighter, but not as strong as him! He’ll kill her!” Severus yelled as he jumped to his feet.

“Severus, Hermione will be found and found alive. I noticed something about her a year or so ago. Hermione is special. For one, she does wandless magic with the ease of using a wand. I have never seen a witch do that at her age. If ever. She also heals extremely rapidly. She will be fine once we find her.” Minerva said gently as she placed her arm around Severus’s shoulders.

Severus sighed and collapsed into his chair by the fireplace. He was getting more worried by each minute. He knew the longer it took to find her, the less chance there was of finding her alive.

Back at Snape Manor, things had gotten worse. Damien was becoming more ruthless. Hermione still fought back, but she was finding it harder and harder to get to her feet each time she was knocked to the dirty, dusty floor.

BAM! Hermione slammed into the floor. She gave a ragged cough and spit out blood. Damien had just slapped her to the floor with his belt. She knew that she had internal bleeding as well as a few broken and cracked ribs.

“Still trying to fight mudblood? Why don’t you just give up now? Hmm? You think you will be found? I don’t think so. No one is here to help you. But don’t worry. I’ll make sure you live long enough for Severus to see a piece of what awaits him.” Damien taunted.

Suddenly Hermione got a burst of energy.

“AAAAHHHH!” she screamed as she got to her feet and lunged at the unsuspecting wizard.

The two crashed into the book case. Hermione began throwing punch and kick after punch and kick. Temporarily forgetting her injuries. Damien fought back. It took nearly five minutes for him to deliver a swift punch to her mid section, followed by a kick to her face. Hermione slid across the floor, coughing up even more blood.

She looked down and saw the blood on her hands as well as tasted and felt the blood pouring from her lip, nose and the cut above her eye. She smiled as she saw Damien had a split lip and a cut over his left eye as well.

“You fucking bitch!” Damien roared and advanced again.

This time Hermione didn’t have the strength to fight back. She simply curled up in the fetal position and tried to cover herself as best as she could. Damien continued his assault relentlessly. Finally Hermione passed out. Or so Damien thought.

Damien noticed the girl seemed to be unconscious. He smiled wickedly as he rolled her onto her back. Hermione continued to play possum. She would wait till he was pre occupied then make one last attempt to fight back and hopefully buy enough time to get away.

Damien moved over her prone body. He reached down and began to undo his trousers when suddenly the sitting room doors were thrown open. Damien snarled and turned to see who had interrupted him. There stood Ron Weasley.

“WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING!” Ron screamed.

“What are you doing here?” Damien demanded as he got to his feet while redoing his trousers.

“You said you wouldn’t hurt her! You were only suppose to kidnap her, bring her here and wait for me!” Ron yelled as he approached Damien.

Damien turned his back and glared at Ron. Hermione peeked one eye open. There was Ron shaking from anger while glaring at Damien.

‘So Ron is behind this? He got Damien to do this? But why?’ Hermione thought.

“I will do what I please. She’s nothing more than a mudblood whore. Why would you even be interested in someone as filthy as her?” Damien asked.

“I love her and have since I first saw her even though I didn’t realize it till I was in my fourth year. It was your son who did something to make her love him and not me. It’s your son I want to suffer, not Hermione.” Ron hissed.

‘That’s why he’s doing this. What has happened to Ron? He never said or did anything to make me think he was in love with me. I’ve got to get out of here and back to Hogwarts.’ she thought desperately.

“My son will suffer. Just having her being taken from right under his nose and knowing he couldn’t protect her is enough to begin my torture of him. He will be punished. I need a bit of fun and your whore here provided that by stupidly thinking she could fight me.” Damien said.

“You killed her! That wasn’t part of our deal! That‘s not what I paid you to do!” Ron yelled.

“She’s not dead boy. Merely unconscious.” Damien countered.

Hermione saw her chance. The two wizards were to busy arguing and had completely forgotten about her. She slowly began to crawl her way to the open door that was about two feet from her. She figured it would at least lead her out of here. She listened as Ron and Damien continued to yell at each other. After what seemed like an eternity she found herself out in a hall.

Quietly she closed the door, somehow managed to get to her feet and limped down the hall. Halfway down a soft white light appeared before her. She gasped as the light took on the form of a beautiful woman. The woman lifted an elegant hand and pressed a finger to her lips, signaling for Hermione to remain quiet. She then moved one of her fingers in a gesture for Hermione to follow her.

Hermione did. The woman lead her down a little ways and into a room. The room was completely black except for the light that was emanating from the woman. The woman faced Hermione and smiled softly.

“You are safe for now Hermione. I am here to help you get back to where you belong.” the woman said.

“You’re…you’re Severus’s mother.” Hermione said quietly.

“Yes. I am Serenity Snape. I am here to guide you back to my son.” Serenity replied.

“How?” Hermione asked.

“Like this.” Serenity answered.

She brushed her hand against the far wall. Soundlessly it opened up reveling a passageway.

“Follow this passage. It will lead you to the woods behind the manor. From there you can apparate to the gates of Hogwarts. Everyone there is searching for you.” Serenity instructed.

Hermione moved to the open passage. She took one last look at the ghost of her lover’s mother.

“Thank you.” Hermione said.

“You are welcome Hermione. I have been watching over you for some time. I was hoping that you and my son would fall in love. If I could have chosen a wife for Severus it would have been you. You are everything he has and will ever want in a woman and a wife.” Serenity said.

“You have my word, I will always love your son and will always be there when he needs me.” Hermione whispered.

“I know. Please tell my son one thing for me?” Serenity requested.

“Anything.” Hermione said.

“Tell him not to be afraid to take a chance. Tell him I love him and am always with him and watching over him.” Serenity replied.

“I will.” Hermione promised.

“No hurry. Get back to those who love you. Take care my dear.” Serenity said.

Hermione gave Serenity one last smiled then made her way down the passage. Serenity had closed the passage, but as Hermione walked she noticed there was a faint light that filled the passage. After an hour or so Hermione emerged into the forest Serenity had spoken of.

“Finally. Time to get the hell out of here.” Hermione whispered.

She closed her eyes, concentrated and with a small ‘POP’ she was gone. Back at Hogwarts Sirius and Remus were waiting at the gates for any sign of Hermione.

“It’s my fault. How could I have forgotten to take the potion and then been outside, ALONE with Hermione.” Remus said.

“Moony, it wasn’t your fault. I’ve said so, Albus and Minerva said so, hell even Severus said so. Besides, you’ve been a bit preoccupied lately. Stop beating yourself up over something that was out of your hands.” Sirius said as he patted his best friend on the back.

Just then the sound of some apparating caught their attention. The looked up as Hermione appeared and began staggering toward them.

“Hermione?” Sirius asked as she got closer.

“Severus.” she whispered as she finally gave in to her injuries.

Remus rushed to her and caught her before she hit the ground. He swept her into his arms and he and Sirius ran toward the castle. They hurried to the Hospital wing where Poppy was waiting.

“Poppy.” Sirius said as the entered the wing.

“Dear gods and goddesses above! Put her here Remus. Sirius, go get Albus, Minerva and Severus. Remus, you know enough healing magic to help me here.” Poppy ordered.

Sirius ran as fast as his legs would carry him. Ten minutes later found him bursting in gasping for air. Severus, Albus and Minerva jumped to their feet and faced him.

“She’s back. She’s in the hospital wing. Poppy and Remus are…”

Sirius didn’t finish as Severus ran out of the room knocking Sirius down in the process. Minerva and Albus helped him to his feet.

“That hurt.” Sirius said as he rubbed his ass where he landed.

“How is she?” Minerva asked.

“Not good. She apparated, said Severus’s name then collapsed. Remus caught before she hit the ground and we rushed her to Poppy.” Sirius answered.

“We had better get up there.” Albus said.

The three hurried to the hospital wing. Severus burst into the wing gasping for air and started for Hermione, but Poppy stopped him.

“Severus, she’s going to be all right. Right now she needs rest. She sleeping soundly at the moment.” Poppy said.

“What did that…that…what did he do to her?” Severus asked.

At the same moment Albus, Sirius and Minerva entered. They walked over and caught what Poppy’s answer was.

“Her right ankle was broken, four cracked ribs, three broken, multiple bruises and cuts, split lips, cracked jaw, sprained wrist, three broken fingers, mild internal bleeding and a very mild concussion. It’s a wonder she survived at all.” Poppy answered.

Severus moved away and sat beside Hermione. He gently took her left hand in both of his. A stared down at her bruised face. She looked worse than he ever did when his father used to come after him. He leaned down, gently kissed her forehead, then broke down into tears.

Remus reached over and wrapped his arm around Severus’s shoulder in a brotherly embrace. Sirius quickly joined them. That night the three wizards stayed at Hermione’s side while Minerva and Albus went to notify everyone that Hermione had finally been found.

T.B.C