Lendoren

Original story by kelokelo, chapter translated by Lust, beta’ed by septentrion and Tanit

Disclaimer: see first chapter


Chapitre 12. Hogsmeade


The first visit to Hogsmeade coincided with the Autumn equinox. Hermione had decided she would go there with Ron, Harry and Ginny. Since she had fully revealed her inevitable situation to them, they had arranged to play body guard and dog her every step. Ron was definitely by her side as often as he could. As for Harry and Ginny they did require some privacy from time to time in spite of the dark looks Ron was constantly shooting in their direction. The young couple was grateful for the additional room Hermione provided them. Even though they were at Hogwarts, both Harry and Ron pushed the extent of their protection and were even made the ultimate sacrifice of taking notes with Hermione during History of Magic class.

Severus had been pleased by this turn of event, clearly approving such a deep display of friendship towards Hermione. However, as time went by, he
slowly grew annoyed by the omnipresence of her devoted bodyguards. Did she
forget to whom she was engaged? Moreover rumours were travelling at
Hogwarts within the students circle, quickly reaching the teachers’ ears.
They started eyeing Severus intently with doubts and curiosity. As for
Dumbledore and Arlin, they had chosen to act openly, mocking the poor
wizard.

Flitwick and Binns had started to bet with their colleagues about when Severus would burst with the jealousy. Professors MacGonagall, Sprout and Hooch felt truly sorry for Hermione. And when they had asked Professor Gryffin if he could not do something to ease the situation, since Severus seemed rather inclined to listen to him, he had firmly answered:

“Ladies! I will not interfere with their private life. I already reached the
limit when Severus had explained the whole situation to Hermione. Fate is now to be handled by those two. They should get to know each other
and learn to appreciate their new relationship. You two should know better
than to try to interfere.”

However, during the breakfast before the visit to Hogsmeade, Professor
Trelawney shared dreary news with Snape:

“My dear professor Snape, I foresee great danger for your fiancée, I must
stressed on that matter…”

“Enough with your star gazing and crystal ball games" he hissed. "When I
need a soothsayer, it is not you whom I will turn Trelawney!"

Snape was furious and left the breakfast quickly, not without noting
Hermione eating in presence of her two hounds, Weasley and Potter.

He was well aware that she was to go to Hogsmeade this afternoon as he
had seen her name on the list of students that were selected for the trip.
He would thus have to wait until this evening to contact her and see whether
the equinox would have an effect or not on her magic.

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Hermione took opportunity of her free time during the afternoon to refill her stock of feathers and parchments. She had also managed to drag Ron into the bookshop to see the newly published books. They joined then Harry and Ginny at the Three Broomsticks and drank butterbeer. Ginny went so far as to speak to Hermione in covered words:

“Nothing yet?”

“Not a thing,” sighed Hermione. “I will see this evening if this day has helped to improve the situation a little, but I doubt it. As for the other... subject,” she started, flushing lightly, “well things are going on I guess…,” she added, her face completely red by the end of her sentence, her mind assaulted by ominous images of the past.

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Flash Back

The night when she had revealed the whole situation to Ron, Harry and Ginny, Hermione had again dreamed of the clearing for the first time since Erwin had revealed the truth. The man had not taken any detour to reveal his intentions; his arms had been closed again around her waist, although she couldn’t see him. And when she had asked him the question, he had simply answered:

“It will be much easier this way”

He had then cut short to all her questions by cherishing her body so skilfully that she quickly claimed to satisfy her burning desire for him. The man had refused her request reluctantly:

“I cannot go further my Dear,” he said in a rasping voice.

“However, I will have you wake up from this wonderful dream, giving you the opportunity to relieve yourself from this painful desire.”

“But... how?” Hermione groaned

“But… my Dear” he said a bit surprised. “Surely, you do pleasure yourself from time to time, don’t you? I know that in the state I put you in, release will come quickly...”

“No!”

“How come, no?”

“ I... I never have... and... I don’t want to,” Hermione finished in a whisper.

As aroused as he was, Severus wanted nothing more than to reach her room, and finish what he had begun in dream. He knew that she waited only for this to happen, for him to make love to her finally. And Merlin knew that he was completely ready, and would not hesitate succumbing to self pleasuring again.

He had tried to reason with her, alleging that she was obviously in need for physical contact, even though self administrated. But she had strongly refused, saying that she could not. Repeating how she wanted him to show her the wonders of carnal pleasure. Snape had not been able to sleep for the remainder of the night.

From that last dream, he had made sure never to bring her to the edge of release, knowing that she would refuse to relieve herself once awaken.

End of Flash Back

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Suddenly, horrified screams were heard outside the Three Broomsticks, brought Hermione to the present time. People howled and ran in all directions. In the distance, they saw hooded Death Eathers launching curses at the crowd of students and Hogsmeade inhabitants. Harry and his friends did not hesitate a moment. They thought about the younger pupils who wouldn’t be able to defend themselves and therefore, needed their protection. Stepping outside in a rush they began sending counter curses against the Death Eathers, followed by many other sixth and seventh years students.

Hermione saw immediately that the Death Eathers were numerous and were obviously seeking something. She suddenly had the impression that they could be looking for Harry. ‘Or, could they be after me? But why?’

Erwin had not hidden the fact that she should reinforce defences of Hogwarts in the long term once she could control her abilities, to prevent Voldemort from decreasing their power. While she was battling in team with Harry, Ron and Ginny, she tried to do what, until now, had been failing repeatedly; keeping her guard up, she screamed inside her head:

“Erwin !”

“Ouch! Hermione! Have mercy, do not howl like that!”

“Look, I don’t have time,” she said, lowering her voice.

“I didn’t know if I’d be able to reach you. Listen, this is urgent. We are under attack by Death Eathers.”

“What?” howled Erwin, this time it was Hermione’s turn to grimace.

“Go up to the castle immediately, I will send reinforcements.”

“No!... I... will not go up... Not... now. They need me…”

“Hermione! Do as I say, now! Go up there immediately.”

During their mental exchange, Severus had been to see Dumbledore, and then Gryffin, so that everyone would be informed of the attack. He decided to be the first to get to Hogsmeade and to get Hermione out of there. Then he would need help for the other pupils. Why were the Death Eathers attacking precisely on this day?

As soon as Snape and Arlin reached Hogsmead, using their Lendoren abilities to apparate to a discreet location without the use of any Portkey, they heard the frenzy screams of the inhabitants and students. They knew that some of them were fighting against the Death Eathers, but alas, the defenders were outnumbered.

Severus took note that the Death Eathers were not into killing, instead, they were focusing on casting the Stupefy and Cruciatos spells. The only logical reason was that they sought somebody, leaving only two possibilities; Potter or... his partner, whose existence must have been revealed to them, but not her name.

“Hermione, where are you?” he asked, brutally invading her mind.

“I’m near by...the bookshop,” she replied.

“The reinforcements will arrive soon. Now for God’s sake, will you for once do what I tell you to do and go up to the castle?”

“I... cannot...”

Severus was barely controlling his anger, but as he reached the bookshop, he understood Hermione’s refusal to comply. She and her friends had their back against a low wall and were encircled by a score of Death Eathers. They did what they could but they could not win against so many.

“Don’t use your Lendoren power Severus, I’ll do it. She knows about me, but as for you, she still isn’t aware of anything.”

When Hermione saw the two professors, Snape and Gryffin, she felt relieved. Although, she wasn’t really looking forward to seeing Snape, knowing that he would have his usual nasty comments about them being caught in the midst of battle.

The Death Eathers were surprised by the attack coming from behind. Four of them were stupefied before they could register the sudden turn of event. As for three others, there were suddenly confused and disorientated. As the enemy turned to fight the newcomers, they were completely opened for any spells coming from Harry and his friends. Under the two combined attacks, the Death Eathers were force to back away, since they were now reduced to silence without knowing how. They decided to apparate, fearful, knowing that their Master would certainly not congratulate them for their failure.

Severus noted with relief that Hermione was unharmed. His first reflex would have been to take her in his arms, but he had to refrain from such an act. It was not the time for him to show his true nature. But how long would he hold on his secret?

“Return to the castle,” he said harshly. “Inform Dumbledore about your returning safely.”

.Severus waited a few minutes before contacting Hermione.

“Where are you now?”

“On the way to the castle,” she answered him, exhaustion held in her voice. “Why Erwin?”

“Why what?”

“Why didn’t you tell me that you were in Hogsmeade? Because you will not make me believe that it was pure coincidence that Professors Snape and Griffin arrived precisely where I was help captive just after you asked me. Is it…is it because you do not want to see me?” Hermione was close to tears, he could feel it. He also knew that a smart girl like her would soon have doubts about his real identity.

“I cannot devote myself to this conversation now, Hermione, but I promise that we will talk about all this tonight.”

That should allow him enough time to make his decision, ‘or maybe not’ he thought dryly.

Thanks to all people who have read and/or reviewed. If anyone can be tempted to help with the translation, if only for one chapter, they're welcome. One of my co-translators had resumed her classes at University and had to give up helping me, so any help is welcome. Just think the more there are people working on it, the faster the updates.

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