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Whiskey Colored Eyes	By : tbird1965 Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Snape/Hermione Views: 7427 -:- Recommendations : 2 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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"Well fuck me." Hermione muttered as she slowly approached the table, circling it cautiously. Though smaller and less ornate then the one she'd seen in the Headmistress' office, Hermione recognized the shallow stone basin immediately. She chewed on her bottom lip as she stared into the silvery cloudlike liquid swirling around in Professor Snape's Pensieve.

Hermione's hand shook slightly as she picked up the small glass vial that had been placed next the Pensieve. Even though it was clear that Professor Snape was inviting her to view his memories, Hermione couldn't stop herself from glancing nervously around the room as she carefully opened the vial and emptied the contents into the basin. Taking a deep breathe, she bent forward, her face touching the swirling liquid. She gasped as she felt herself pitch forward and fall though icy cold blackness.

When her feet felt the ground she straightened up and looked around. The street she stood on was cobblestone, glancing up she saw that she was facing a street lined with shabby looking row houses. Sniffing, she realized she could smell the river.

"Spinner's End." She whispered to herself. Turning around she quickly scanned the street.

Hermione breath caught in her throat when she saw the boy. He stood near a broken down fence, staring up at an old abandoned house. His thin frame was almost lost in the over large coat he wore and it was clear that his black hair had not been washed recently. As she got closer, her throat began to ache and tears welled in her eyes. She could see the man she so admired in the face of this boy. His neglected and shabby appearance made her heart ache for him. She watched as he cocked his head, listening intently.

She wanted to cry out to him "Be careful" when he suddenly broke through the fence and scrambled around the half open door. Hermione stood, biting her lip, waiting anxiously for him to appear again. After a few minutes, he squeezed around the door, clutching something close to his chest.

"It's okay." He whispered. "I've got you now. You don't have to be scared anymore."

She looked down and saw that he held a tiny black cat in his arms. She watched as he tenderly wrapped the kitten up into his huge coat and kissed its tiny head.

"Let's go show you to Lily."

Hermione looked wildly about her as a silvery mist swirled around her legs, climbing up her body until it obscured her surroundings. Not sure what to do, she was relieved when it slowed and slowly faded away, leaving her facing a small park.

The boy Snape was sitting underneath a tree with a pretty red-haired girl. Hermione watched, as Lily Evans held up the kitten and kissed her on the cheek.

"Are you going to keep her?" She asked softly.

"What do you mean 'her'?" He asked, rubbing the kittens head with his index finger. "It could be a boy."

"It could be." Lily agreed. "But I think she's a girl."

Hermione chuckled as an all too familiar look of pained tolerance passed over the boy's face. "Yes. I'm going to keep her. I just have to keep her hidden tonight and tomorrow I'll take her with us to Hogwarts."

"What if he catches you?" Lily asked. Hermione could see the worry that passed over her pretty face.

"He won't." The boy Snape said, taking the kitten and wrapping her back up in his coat.

The mist swirled suddenly around her again; when it cleared she was standing in a tiny barren room. The boy Snape cowered on a filthy cot, the kitten cradled in his hands.

"Meeewwwwwwwwwww" The tiny kitten cried loudly.

The boy's eyes darted around the room in fear. He held the kitten close to his face and whispered frantically. "Shhhhh. You have to be quiet. He'll hear you."

"Meeeewwwwww" The kitten cried pitifully.

Hermione jumped as she heard slamming behind her, she watched as the boy wrapped the kitten in his coat and shoved it next to him on the bed. His eyes looked wild and frightened.

"GOD DAMMIT!" Hermione moved quickly as the door to the room slammed open. A tall slender man stood in the door, his face red with anger. He was dressed in a dirty undershirt, a bottle clutched in his hand. The boy cowered and tried to sink further onto the cot.

"WHAT IN THE HELL IS ALL THAT RACKET?" The man screamed, the vein in his forehead pulsing. 'WELL? ANSWER ME YOU LITTLE MUTANT."

"I stubbed my toe." The boy whispered his face white with fear.

"Stubbed your toe?" The man repeated, taking a long drink from the bottle. "What are you? Too stupid to walk?"

"I'm sorry." The boy whispered. It was clear to Hermione he was struggling not to cry.

"Don't let it happen again." The man grunted. "Stupid ugly mutant." He mumbled as he turned and walked down the hall.

Hermione was still wiping the tears from her face when the mist rose again.

They were standing outside of a neat little house. The boy reached up and knocked on a window. Hermione was not surprised to see Lily's face when the window opened.

"She won't stop crying." The boy hissed, holding up the tiny kitten.

"She's probably hungry." Lily said. "Did you give her anything to eat?"

Severus Snape stared down at his dirty sneakers, shaking his head.

"Okay." Lily whispered. "Meet me in the backyard."

Snape was sitting under a tree, playing with the kitten when Lily ran up, a large grocery bag in her hand. She flopped onto the ground and pulled a Tupperware bowl, 2 plastic bowls and a Thermos from the bag.

"Here" She handed an empty bowl to Snape. "Go fill this with water from the hose.

He handed the kitten over to her and took the bowl, running to the side of the house. While he was gone, Lily tucked the kitten into her arm and opened one of the Tupperware bowls. Spooning some tuna fish into the other bowl, she sat the tiny kitten down and giggled as she began to eat, small growls coming from her little throat.

"See Sev." Lily said, when the boy returned. "She was just hungry."

The boy sat the bowl of water on the ground and sat down next to Lily. They watched as the kitten devoured the fish, growling happily

"What else is in there?" He asked, looking at the bag.

"Enough tuna for tomorrow morning and on the train and a thermos for water."

He nodded his head and watched the kitten eat.

The mist swirled and when it cleared, Hermione was surprised to find herself outside of Hagrid's hut. Boy Snape raised his hand and knocked firmly on the door.

Hermione smiled when Hagrid opened the door, he really hadn't changed much in 30 years.

"Why it's Severus and Lily." Hagrid cried happily. "Ter wha do I owe the pleasure."

Severus stepped forward and held up the tiny black kitten.

"Well wha do we 'ave 'ere?" Hagrid said his face softening as he reached out for the little animal. His large hand swallowing her up.

"She's mine." Severus said proudly. "Well, we think she's a she. We're not sure." Lily nodded her head in an agreement.

"Come in." Hagrid said, turning to walk in his hut. "Let's 'ave a look at the baby."

Hermione followed them in and stood to the side as Hagrid placed the kitten on the table. He turned her around and held her tiny tail in the air, picking her up; he turned her over and glanced quickly between her legs.

"Well Severus." He said, running his hand over the kitten's tiny body. "Looks like yer' got yerself a new little girlfriend."

The mist swirled around her legs again and when it was clear, she was surprised to find herself outside of Gryffindor Tower. A lone figure sat, head leaned against the wall. Hermione's hands rose to her face as she recognized a teenaged Severus Snape. She knew from Harry about the "Mudblood" name calling incident with Lily and knew that Severus had sat outside the common room trying to apologize. Her heart broke as she saw the glint of tears on his face in the moonlight.

"What a cow." She whispered. Her heart ached as she saw the pain and heart break written on the face she loved so much. A sudden movement in the shadows made her turn her head.

Olie had grown to be a beautiful adult cat. A small smile formed on Hermione's face as the cat ran out of the shadows directly to the teen. Lowering her head, the cat butted the boy, purring loudly. The cat crawled up onto him. Planting her paws on his chest, she rubbed her face against his cheeks, wiping away his tears.

"Oh Olie." He sighed, wrapping his arms around the cat and hugging her to him.

The mist engulfed her again and when it cleared, Hermione saw she was in the common area. The boy Snape was no where in sight. Turning around in a circle she gasped when she recognized a teenaged James Potter and Sirius Black. Lily sat on the grass with them. Hermione jumped when Sirius barked loudly, sounding just like a large angry dog. She looked down when she heard the hissing and warning growl of an angry cat.

Olie crouched and growled at Sirius and James, her tail swishing angrily from sided to side. She hissed when Sirius barked at her again.

"Hey Snivellus." James yelled. "Come get your flea bag before I kick her into the lake." He laughed and Sirius joined him, slapping him playfully on the back. Hermione turned to see a teenaged Snape standing to the side, glaring.

"Come Olie." Severus whispered and the cat turned to follow him.

"You'd better keep your demon cat away from us." Sirius called after him. "You wouldn't want anything to happen to her. She's the only pussy you'll ever have in your bed."

Hermione watched in disgust as the two boys laughed loudly. Lily gazed at James, love and admiration written on her face.

"You fucking cow. You fucking BITCH!" Hermione was still yelling as the mist surrounded her, blocking out the 3 teenagers.

When it cleared again, she recognized the living quarters of the Potions Master and realized she was in Snape's bedroom. Olie lay grooming herself on his bed. A young, though clearly adult, Professor Snape crashed through the door, his cape billowing around him. He struggle out of his outerwear and collapsed on the bed, weeping loudly. Reaching out for her, he pulled the cat into his arms and buried his face into her fur.

"No. Not Lily, Not my Lily." He moaned, clutching the cat to him as he sobbed.

Hermione closed her eyes against the painful image of his grief. When she opened them again, she realized they where in Hagrid's hut again. Olie lay on the table, struggling to breathe.

"I'm sorry, Professor." Hagrid said, tears streaming down his face. "There's nothin' I kin do fer her."

Snape nodded curtly and pulled a small potions vial from his pocket. Bending over the small body, he poured the liquid into her mouth. Picking her up gently, he cradled her to his chest. He nodded to Hagrid and left the hut. Hermione followed him to the lake. He sat down by the lake, rocking the tiny cat in his arms. His shoulders shook violently as he sobbed and hugged her dying body to him.

Hermione pulled herself from the Pensieve, tears streaming down her face. Crying softly, she turned and entered her room, closing the door behind her.
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