Time Heals All Wounds

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Chapter nine: Induction



Hermione stretched her arms, and rolled over to face Severus, who was watching her. His stomach grumbled.



Hermione laughed as he blushed. “I think you’re hungry. Let’s go to the kitchens, it is already past lunchtime.”



They dressed and left the room. They walked hand in hand through the corridors, talking about life in the castle. How it was so peaceful without the classes to botch it all up.



“I can’t believe that classes start again on Monday!” said Hermione. “There is so much studying that I need to do before them. Therefore I propose that we eat fast, and make our way to the library, so that we can study before bed.”



“Ok,” Severus said smiling. “We can do that.”



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As they entered the great hall, they noticed that Lily and the others were back. Hermione made her way to Lily, “Hey! What are you guys doing back so early? I thought you were coming back tomorrow.”



Hermione sat next to her, Severus sitting on her other side.



“Yes, well, Professor Dumbledore sent us an owl saying it was important, and for all of us to be here.”



Hermione cocked her head to the side as she tried to think of what the headmaster could want. When she couldn’t figure it out, she then turned to her plate. Shrimp and noodles with a Parmesan sauce appeared. A goblet of pumpkin juice also sat next to her plate. She picked up her fork and snagged a shrimp. Swirling it in the sauce and stabbing a noodle, she tasted it. “This is delicious!” she exclaimed.



The meal went as well as normal, James ended up with his bowl of soup in his lap, and Sirius was laughing. Hermione was in deep conversation with Remus, who was explaining some rather interesting facts about the werewolf. "In some cultures, they would attempt to purge the werewolf of its condition by trying three different ways, medicinally, surgically, or by exorcism. the first, however usually resulted in the death of the victim. however there is no known cure for lycanthropy." Remus finished.



"Didn\'t they know that there was no cure?" Hermione asked.



"No. Not at the time. they just tried everything that the church told them, which included the exorcisms. the only thing that they accomplished, was the werewolf turning insane, and attacking the villages with a new fervor. they were unstoppable. until the church decided to be rid of them. they send out killing parties, and hunted them far in to the dark forests of Britain."



"wow. I didnt know that." Hermione said curiously. She began to speak but was cut off as the Headmaster as he stood and addressed the hall. the heads of the staff turned, as did Hermione and her friends.



Professor Dumbledore smiled at the under seated room. "My friends, staff, and students." he began. "I have invited you here, in the hopes that we could have a very serious discussion."



the room quieted. Dumbledore continued. "as you know, i am the unofficial leader of the organization, formally known as the Order of the Phoneix." he paused as he spotted the looks on several of the students faces. however Hermione kept a straight face.



"Have any of you heard of this?" he asked.



the boys looked at each other, then to the girls. lily looked just as confused as them, although Hermione didnt flinch.



Hermione stood and addressed the headmaster. "Professor Dumbledore?"



"Yes my child?"



"When will the others arrive?"



the adults looked shocked that she knew that information.



Mrs. Potter asked, "How do you know there will be more arriving?"



Hermione glanced at the headmaster who nodded, signaling her to proceed. they would need to know if they were to accept her.



Hermione sighed, and shifted her stance. "I know this because i know all of you."



Severus looked surprised and confused, as did many of the teachers and visitors there.



"How can you know us, when we have never met you?" Andromeda Tonks asked accusingly.



"Because i know that you have a seven year old daughter whose name is Nymphadora, and also that she prefers to be called Tonks, rather than her given name." hermione stated correctly, much to Andromeda\'s surprise.



Hermione turned to the crowd. "i know this because i am not from here. i am from twenty years into the future. i know most of you pretty well actually. she nodded her head towards Alaster moody, and Kingsley." hermione looked at her friends. "i am sorry i havent told you this. but i cannot change the future."



Dumbledore smiled kindly at hermione. "We understand perfectly my dear." he turned to address the crowd once more. " i ask that Miss Granger, Mr. Snape, Mr. Potter, Mr. Black, Miss Evans and these other select students, be inducted into the Order immediately. Miss Granger here has some information about Voldemort\'s plans, and i believe we will benefit immensely from her wisdom."



when the members agreed, Dumbledore stood before the students. he waved his wand in a very intricate movement, causing a blue light to envelope the students. they were now part of the most important and secret organization in the wizarding community.



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Harry and Ginny jumped apart, staring in horror at the darkened figure in the doorway of the Astronomy Tower. "Detention, i think?" stated a dark voice.



Severus Snape stepped out of the shadows. glaring at the filthy Potter and his Weasel brat. "Detention Potter, Weasley, three months of it. every night." he glared at Harry. "Since i cannot bear to suffer your presence for longer than a class hour, you will be with filch. and you," he turned to Ginny. " My office, every night, directly after dinner, clearing files until midnight."



"But Professor! that is a bit extreme isn\'t it?" griped Ginny.



"Make it four, Weasley."



"But!"



"Five!!"



"Professor!" snapped harry. "It wasn\'t Ginny\'s fault! it was mine, I-"



"I am aware of that fact Potter, but if i remove the temptation, there will be no problems, i assure you." Snape said.



"Professor! please dont make me have five months of detention!" pleaded Ginny.



"Very well Miss Weasley. you no longer have to do five months of detention."



"Thank you professor! i promise we wont do anything anymore professor!"



"I am also aware of that Miss Weasley, for you will have detention for the rest of the year." he snarled. \'hell, if I cant be with my Hermione, no one, especially Potter can get any.\' Snape thought angrily to himself.



"Now go to your dormitory before i change my mind and make you have detention next year as well."



Snape smirked to himself, watching them run away as fast as their adolescent legs could carry them.



when they were gone, he let his mask fall, and he leaned against the door frame. "Hermione..." he muttered under his breath. "gods how i miss you..."



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