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Time Heals All Wounds	By : kierasama Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Snape/Hermione Views: 17294 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 3
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Chapter Nineteen: The weapon, and a field of flowers?

The throne room was dark, with no lights to illuminate it. The creaking of the doors sounded through the room, echoing against the stone. A lone figure stalked through the darkness, and knelt next to the tall throne. He kissed the hem of the seated figure's robes. "My lord. I have information pertaining to the old fool Albus Dumbledore, that you might find to your liking."

"You may speak." the cold voice of Voldemort drawled.

"I have heard talk, through my potions master, that Dumbledore is creating a major weapon, which will be the undoing of all in the dark circle. It is just talk now, but they say that in just two years, all the materials will be gathered, and they will begin the construction." Severus said solemnly. "This is all the information I have at this time my lord."

Voldemort stroked his chin thoughtfully. "You have done well, my faithful servant. If you can retrieve some more information, from those imbeciles at Hogwarts, I shall grant you a boon. However, if you should fail…have no doubt that I will kill you."

"Yes my lord." Severus said softly.

Voldemort waved his hand. "You are dismissed Severus, unless, there is something else you would like to tell me?" Voldemort stared directly at him.

"My lord, it is nothing of importance," Severus began, "It is just that I have found someone to give me an heir. The thing, is that she and her family believe strongly in marriage. So in order to please her family, and get the heir that I need, I have to make her fall in love with me, and so far it is working to perfection. The wedding is to be sometime in the next few months. She wants it at Hogwarts." Severus spat the word like it was acid. "Else I would love for you to be there my lord." Severus fell to his knees in a deep bow. "My apologies."

"It is quite alright, Snape, although, when you finally claim her as your wife, I WILL expect to see her at one of the meetings. The same when you get your heir." Voldemort demanded. "Is that clear?"

"Yes my lord." Severus said, his face a mask.

"You may leave."

Severus stood, and turned to exit the room.

"Oh and Snape?"

Severus' head turned a quarter inch back, "Yes my lord?"

"Do not fail me."

"Yes my lord." Severus left the room. The door closing silently behind him.

"My dear, Severus is alright, he is strong, and has excellent skills of persuasion." Albus consoled Hermione. "He will return to you, save and sound. You have my word." he smiled reassuringly at her.

"I know, Albus, but I can't help but worry."

"I understand completely my dear, but the more you worry, the worse the wait will be."

"Yes, you're right." Hermione smiled at him. "Thank you Albus."

"Of course my dear, now rest. I am sure it is much needed."

Hermione nodded, and lay her head on the armrest of the plump couch. Within seconds, she had fallen asleep.

Albus felt for the girl, she had certainly gone through too much, and at such a young age. He was happy that she had found Severus. They were a good match. He dimmed the candles, so as not to disturb her. He opened a bottle of ink, and a quill, and began to make plans for the opening feast, in just a few hours.

As he wrote, he thought back to the appointment at St. Mungo's. It had gone fairly well, and Hermione was pleased to find that her child was developing nicely, and would be healthy. She was given some prenatal potions to take, to insure that the child would have the proper nutrition. She was also given a potion to stop her morning sickness. The meeting had ended on a happy note. When they had gotten back, Severus had yet to return, and Hermione had been covered in a growing panic. She was very worried about her fiancé.

There came a light knock on the door, and Albus waved his hand toward it. It opened to reveal Severus Snape, as he strode into the room, and straight to the sleeping Hermione. He knelt down by her side, and brushed her hair out of her face. He kissed her forehead lightly, and turned to Albus. "Is she…"

"She is fine, Severus. The appointment went fine, your child is healthy, and growing fast. She was given potions to take, and has taken them already. You should bring her back to your chambers and see that she is settled in and only then, do I wish to know what has happened, at the meeting." Albus said sternly.

Severus nodded, and scooped Hermione into his arms. He balanced her against his chest, and dug out a pinch of floo powder. He tossed it into the fire, and said clearly. "Snape quarters." the flames burned a bright green, inviting him to step inside the fireplace. He did and held Hermione close as they spun toward their rooms.

Several minutes later, the flames in Dumbledore's office were a brilliant green once more, and Severus was stepping out onto the hearth. He sat and told Albus what had occurred and then offered his memory to him. Albus took it with a smile, and immediately added it to a pensive and dove in.

Thirty minutes later, for Severus had left out the long trek to the place where his evil lord resided, Albus immerged. He offered the memory back to Severus, and he took it inside of him. They sat in companionable silence for a bit, before Albus began asking questions. It took the most of an hour to answer all of them, and when they were through, the chime that signaled the feast, sounded throughout the school.

"I'll just go and waken Hermione." Severus said standing.

"Yes…you do that, then the feast." Dumbledore smiled.

They both left his office, via the turning staircase, and parted ways at the bottom. Albus right, and Severus left, to climb the moving staircases, and made his way to Hermione.

Severus entered the rooms, looking round quickly, he made his way over to the bed. "Hermione…Hermione!"

Hermione was on a stroll. It was slightly dark in the forest, but the branches of the tall trees swayed, and allowed spots of sunlight to fall, in beautiful patterns on the mossy path. Hermione's gaze was attracted to a smaller path, that broke off from the one she was on. Further down, she saw a large amount of light. She smiled, and turned onto the new path. She pulled out her wand, for she had left the main trail, and who knew what kinds of magical creatures lived in this strange wood.

She had been walking for quite some time, about an hour, was her guess, but she showed no signs of being tired, or wanting a rest. She smelled the trees. Sandalwood, she loved that smell. Severus smelled of sandalwood. She caught the gentle smell of lilacs, and lavender. She happily skipped down the path, and as she neared the opening in the trees, the smells got stronger, and more vibrant. She burst into a meadow.

Her eyes grew large, full of delight, as she took in the sight before her. In the center of the field, grew wild lilac, and lavender trees. Surrounding them were flowers of all kinds. Rare and exotic, they grew plentiful here, and she must remember to bring Severus. He was sure to be able to use it in some potions. Hermione decided she wanted to rest under the beautiful flowering trees. She rushed forward, and darted inside the grove, twisting and turning until she found the perfect spot. As she prepared to settle herself down, the sound of footsteps reached her ears.

Drawing her wand, she spun around and screamed in shock. "Why are you here?" Hermione demanded.

"My dear little Mudblood, it is you, who have entered my den…my…sanctuary." the unnaturally cold voice sneered. He waved a pale hand around him. "You fell right into my illusions.

Hermione gulped, and looked about her. Gone were the trees, and the sunlight. Gone were the flowers, gone was the scent of sandalwood, and the fresh breeze. Instead, stone walls, towered over her, the air had gone stale, and cold. It was a cruel room, smelling of blood, and tears. The pain embedded into the walls, into the very stone itself. She felt a rise of fear, as she saw it. The throne. His room, his evil satisfaction, of catching her, and she knew he would hurt her. And she also knew, that she couldn't do any thing to stop him.

She fell to the stone floor in shock, her mouth opened in a silent scream. Voldemort was advancing on her. His cruel, evil smirk grew wider, as he waved a hand, and a dark form appeared infront of him. Hermione let out a small squeak, as he waved his hand again.

"Severus!" she cried. "Oh god Severus, what did they do to you!" she rushed toward him.

"Not so fast." Voldemort called out. Quickly binding her. He lifted his wand at Severus' prone body. "You will watch as I kill your spy, and then your unborn child."

"Sectumsempra!" he called, and invisible blades cut into Severus flesh. Across each of his arms, legs, his torso had several large deep gashes. The worse one, however, was across his throat. His body rose up in pain, his eyes flew open in shock. Taking in his surroundings. His eyes fell upon Hermione. They were filled with shock, and betrayal. "How…could…you?" he struggled to speak. It was proving hard, due to the blood he was drowning on.

"Severus, it wasn't me! Severus!" Hermione screamed, unable to help him.

Severus stared accusingly at her. "How…could you! Her…mi…one! I loved…you…Hermione!"

A/N: Hahaha. I love cliff hangers, they are fun! Thank you for reading, and as always, please review.

~ Kiera
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