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WHAT THE HEART WANTS	By : Mistress Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Snape/Hermione Views: 15904 -:- Recommendations : 2 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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SECRETSANTA Thank you for an awesome review. Your corrections were definitely helpful. I try to proofread every chapter before I post it, but those little nasty mistakes just keep appearing from time to time. I'll do my very best to make as less of them as possible :) I'm glad you're enjoying the story. Since it's almost over, I'm already starting to think about the next one.
Harry opened his eyes trying to get used to the dark. It was hot and he felt hair sticking to his face. His hands felt numb. He tried moving them, but the shackles that chained them to the wall would not allow it. How the hell did I get here? And where is “here” anyway? He tried clearing his mind and forget about the heat, as he shook his head getting rid of a few drops of sweat that were about to fall on his eyes. It all started getting back to him. The idea that he had, seemed good at the time. He remembered writing a quick letter to Snape and apparating himself to the Ministry’s potions lab. It didn’t take him long to find the polyjuice section. In order to successfully catch all the death eaters, the Ministry kept samples of hair, pieces of clothing and anything else they could retrieve that would help the Aurors in their capturing. He found the vial with Lucius’ name on it and swallowed it quickly, apparating back to the lobby that led to the Minister’s office.
He took a quick look around making sure no one was there to see him. The lobby seemed empty and he took a deep breath in an attempt to relax. Remembering who he was at the moment, he composed himself, keeping his head high and made his way to the minister’s office. – “Good Afternoon. Lucius Malfoy, I’m here to see your boss. Would you be a dear and tell him that I’m here?” – “Yes, Mister Malfoy. I’ll let the Minister know” Gretchen said, getting up to inform her boss of his arrival.
- “Lucius, thank you for coming. I am glad that we could work out an agreement” – “The pleasure is all mine, Kingsley. Your offer was most generous and as you can see, I am ready to fulfill my side of the deal” – “Good. I hope you understand how important this mission is. With your help, we’ll be able to bring that criminal to justice” – “Of course, though the reason that he was able to escape in the first place is simply beyond me.” Kingsley’s intense stare made Harry nervous that he might have said something that he was not supposed to, so he decided to defuse the situation. “No need to think the worst of me Minister, I only meant to say that your aurors did a good job capturing much smarter criminals then Grayback. I suppose son of bitch just got lucky this time.” – “So it seems.” – “When would you like me to depart?” – “As soon as possible.”
- “Very well then. I hope you don’t mind if I make a quick stop at the mansion to gather the things I’ll need for the trip.” A nervous expression flashed on Kingsley’s face for a mere moment before returning back to his previous polite one – “Not at all. Before you leave, I’ll have one of my associates provide you with information we were able to gather regarding his whereabouts. I think you might find it to be of use. If not, I suppose you’ll have to rely on your own sources.” – “Of course.” The next moment one of the aurors showed up in the office ready to escort him. – “Good luck, Lucius. I hope your mission is going to be a success.” Harry gave him a curtly nod and followed the auror.
Consciously keeping one of his hands on his wand, Harry followed the auror throughout numerous corridors until they stopped at the room that reminded him one that was used to interrogate captive criminals. Auror opened the door making a proceeding gesture with his hand – “Please wait here. I’ll have my partner bring you all the materials that you’ll need in a few minutes.” Harry walked in, lowering himself in one of the chairs. Few minutes passed in complete silence making him guess if he would actually be transferred to a different location or be ordered to be extinguished on the spot, mentally making himself ready to face ether outcome.
Sound of the locking door pulled him out of his contemplations, making his body tense with anticipation, his thoughts involuntarily jumping to Draco and the family they were about to have. So much for finally finding my own happiness after making everyone’s lives free of that maniac and all for dying within the walls of the Ministry I fought so hard to serve in. He was suddenly aware of the strange smell in the room as it quickly filled up with gas. The last thought to clear the mist was shattered with profound expectorating from his lungs that were now full of it, before everything went dark and he slipped into unconsciousness.
- “What are we doing in your lab, uncle?” – “We don’t know what we’ll be dealing with, so we need to be ready for anything” Severus said taking several vials of potions from the storage. – “You’re right. Where do you thing we go first?” – “I think, if your mother wants to perform some sort of a charm on the copy of the Dark Lord’s diary, she might want to go to one of the places he used as his lair” – “I remember at least five of them” – “Trust me, there’s more. He never liked staying in one place for too long.” Draco nodded – “Will you tell me about my father?” – “Draco…” – “What did you mean when you said that he has some business to take care of?” – “I think it would be the best if he tells you about his plans himself.” – “He wouldn’t discuss anything with me. Not anymore. I mean, he’s probably still mad at me after… well, you know.”
Severus suppressed a smile looking at the young wizard’s eyes – “Yeah, that was an unexpected turn of events, don’t you think?” – “Unexpected is an understatement. I mean, who would’ve known that they’d fall for each other. I mean she’s my age for fuck’s sake, how weird is that?” Draco looked at Severus realizing what he just said. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean it like that. I know you’re… uhm… I mean… I’m sorry, it didn’t come out right.” – “I think we have to focus on finding Potter” Severus said taking Draco’s hand and apparating them to Shrieking Shack. Draco took a deep breath, apparating always made him dizzy – “Why here?” – “That was the Dark Lord’s last hide out. It only makes sense. Now be quiet and take a look around. Tell me if you’ll see anything.”
They silently searched the place before returning to their apparating poing – “I didn’t see any signs of them” – “Then we should continue our search” Severus said taking Draco’s hand, both of their gazes falling to the large dark spot by the door – “It that where…?” Severus nodded and without saying another word apparated them away. They searched other locations one after the other, but to no avail. Severus shook his head – “Shite, we’re running out options” – “It doesn’t mean anything, we have to keep trying. We have to find him” – “I know and we will.” – “Do you think they keep him in the Ministry?” – “That would not be smart. Don’t underestimate the Minister and don’t forget that the polyjuice potion that they have in their lab, lasts for only a few hours or so.” – “So then if he was discovered, they’d need to get rid of him.” – “And that wouldn’t be the easiest thing to do if he was still in the ministry” Snape finished Draco’s thought. “Too many witnesses. They’d have to take him somewhere, where no one would think to look.”
Draco took a deep breath, trying to get rid of the rising feeling of panic and trying to concentrate on something else. – “I still can’t believe that my mother is involved in all of this. I mean father told me that they didn’t have a good relationship or any for that matter, but this?” – “Your mother Draco, was always hard to understand.” – “How do you think she was ever able to convince Kingsley to do her bidding? I mean he was a head Auror before he became a Minister. How is this even possible?” – “There’s only one reason why a powerful wizard like him would blindly follow someone’s orders. He would need to be bound with an unbreakable vow.” – “Then it means that he doesn’t have any choice. Maybe he’s under some sort of a spell or something. Spells are reversible” Drago said with hope. – “I’m sorry, but I’m afraid he knows exactly what he’s doing. No one can force you into an unbreakable vow, you have to do it on your own free will.”
- “I still don’t see the reason why would he do it. Why force it on yourself?” Snape gave a young wizard a small smile – “Because you’d do anything for the one you love.” – “Love? Are you saying he loves my mother?” Severus nodded. – “I’m sorry, Draco. I wish it would be some kind of spell that we could just reverse.” – “Don’t be it’s not your fault. May I ask you something?” – “Sure” – “Were you bound with an unbreakable vow to Harry’s mother?” – “Yes” Severus whispered after a long pause. – “Was that the only reason you were protecting him?” – “I think it’s a conversation for another time” Severus said, small sigh escaping his lips. – “I’m sorry, I know you don’t like to talk about it. I didn’t mean to pry. Can I ask you one more question though?” – “If you promise it’s going to be the last one.” Draco slowly raised his tear clouded eyes at the older wizard – “Do you think we’ll find him?”
Severus raised his hand to the blonde’s face, wiping the tears with his thumb – “We will. That boyfriend of yours is a strong wizard… against all odds. He took after his mother. Don’t lose hope.” – “Never” Draco whispered trying to compose himself. Snape looked at his time piece – “It’s late, you have to go home and get some rest” – “I won’t be able to get any rest until we find him.” – “We’ve been searching all night, a bit more time and you’ll drop from exhaustion. When was the last time you had anything to eat?” – “I… I don’t remember” – “My point exactly. Here, take my hand” he said taking Draco’s hand into his and apparating them back to manor.
They stepped into the room and Severus was momentarily pulled into a tight embrace. – “Severus, you’re back. Draco” Hermione looked at the blonde wizard. “Did you find anything?” – “No. Where’s Ginny?” – “She’s sleeping upstairs” – “Good” Draco tried to make his voice sound calm. Severus looked at the young wizard – “Why won’t you eat something and get some rest, we’ll continue our search in a few hours.” Draco nodded making his way to the door. Snape’s voice made him stop and turn his head – “Draco” – “Yes” – “We’ll find him” – “Yeah, I know” he said leaving the two together.
Severus sank into one of the armchairs by the fireplace and took his witch’s hand, placing gentle kiss on her knuckles. – “How have you two been here?” – “We’ve been fine. Ginny is still very upset, but she is also worried about Harry. I had to give her a calming drought so she could get some rest.” She pulled a letter from her pocket and handed it to Severus “This came while you were gone.” He took the letter, skimming through the text. – “Shite” – “It’s from Lucius, isn’t it?” – “Yes” – “What meeting is he talking about?” – “Meeting with the leading members of the Wizengamot.” – “He wants to take Kingsley’s place as a minister, doesn’t he?” Severus gave her a curtly nod – “And he needs Harry to prove Kingsley’s involvement with Narcissa’s plan to resurrect Voldemort” – “Yes and we haven’t been able to find any traces of them. For all I know that boy might be dead already” he said covering his face with his hands.
- “I failed him just as I failed his mother all those years ago.” The next moment he felt her gentle arms wrapping around his shoulders – “Don’t you dare to say that. You didn’t fail anybody” – “You don’t know…” – “I do. Harry told me about the memories that you gave him. He told me how you were trying to save her” – “I was too late” – “It was not your fault. Voldemort was the one who killed her, not you. You can’t continue going through life blaming yourself.” She took his hands, wrapping them around her waist and placing light kisses on his face “I won’t let you. Harry is still alive, I can feel it. You’ll find him, you just need some rest. Try to close your eyes” she said running her fingers through his ebony hair, stopping at his temples and rubbing them, making his body relax under her ministrations. – “Forgive me, kitten. I love you” – “I have nothing to forgive you for and I love you too. Now relax and try to get some rest.” She continued to apply pressure to his temples till she saw his head lolling to the side of the chair. His steady breathing told her that he was fast asleep. She transfigured the chair into a bed and quietly laid next to him continuing to run her fingers through his hair until sleep claimed her too.
She woke up startled from an unexpected jerk of the body next to her. Severus was sitting on the bed, his eyes red from the lack of sleep – “What’s going on, love?” – “I know where to find him” – “Where?” – “Kingsley’s place. His mansion has dungeons where they used to interrogate captured death eaters.” – “But weren’t they doing it in the ministry?” – “Not with the ones that did not deserve a trial. There’s a secret passage that leads from the dungeons to the Forbidden Forest.” – “How do you know that? Have you been there?” – “Dumbledore used it as one of the ways to get the information.” – “You want to tell me that Dumbledore knew about those interrogations?” Severus nodded. – “I… I thought…” – “Dumbledore is one of the best strategists of our time. To plan his further moves, he needed to be informed about his enemy’s plans and he used people to retrieve this information by any means necessary.” – “I didn’t know that” Hermione shook her head “He was always so good to us.” – “I know. We all did what we were supposed to.”
- “How do you know that Harry is there?” – “He must be. There’s no way Kingsley would keep him in the ministry, too many witnesses. I just need find the way to get there.” – “Even if you’re right, the wards around that place would never let you inside. Plus, it’s probably protected by Aurors.” – “I’ll just need to get to the dungeons somehow, get Harry and apparate back without being noticed.” Hermione gently petted his cheek – “I know your magic is strong, but even you won’t be able to apparate somewhere where you have never been. We need to find out if Harry is indeed there.” – “How do you suggest we do that?” – “I know how we can find that out” Ginny’s voice made both of them turn their heads to the door.
– “Miss Weasley, you’re really not in the condition to…” – “I’m fine, professor. Harry is my friend too. I think I know how we can find out if he’s there.” Severus made a proceeding gesture with his hand – “Please. We could use your advice.” Ginny gave him a small smile – “The only ones who can apparate from place to place disregarding the wards are house elves.” – “I wish Dobby was still with us” Hermione said with a sigh. “Kreacher is long gone and I know you guys don’t keep house elves in the Burrow. The only ones I know, are the ones working in Hogwarts, but I don’t think that any one of them would agree to something like that.” – “I know a house elf that will be able to help us.” – “You do?” both girls gave the wizard a surprised look. – “Yes. Her name is Mitsy and she is one of the most amazing creatures I know.” – “Where did you meet her?” – “In Elizabeth’s house. She practically raised me.”
- “Do you think she’ll agree?” – “I think she will. She might be our only hope.” He got up from the bed “I’ll be back soon” – “Severus, it’s 6 in the morning don’t you think they’re still sleeping?” – “We don’t have any time to waste. I was already late once, I don’t want to make the same mistake again.” Tucking his hands deeper into his cloak, he disappeared with a pop. Ginny looked at Hermione with awe – “He was apparating from place to place for the whole night with Draco, how can he still do that? Every time I try to apparate, I feel dizzy afterwards.” – “Yeah, same here. What can I say, we got ourselves two very powerful wizards.” – “You maybe. I don’t think Lucius and I are going to be together. Not after what happened” Ginny said with a sigh. – “Don’t say that. He told Severus he loves you. He’ll come back” Hermione said, giving her friend a hug. – “I hope you’re right. Do you think professor will find Harry?” – “I know he will.”
An hour later, Severus stepped into the room with little elderly elf. – “Hermione, Ginny this is Mitsy. She agreed to help us.” Elf gave both witches a courtly bow – “I’m glad to be of service.” She came closer to Hermione, giving her a warm smile – “You must be the one he told me about. I’m pleased to meet you.” Hermione sat on her knees to greet the creature – “I’m Hermione and I’m very glad to meet you too. I just wish it would be under a different circumstances. Severus told us that you raised him.” – “I had that honor.” – “And I’m sure she’ll have lots of stories to tell you later, but now we need to hurry” Severus said in a rush. – “Yes of course” elf said, red spots coloring her cheeks slightly, leaving Hermione in awe. Never in all the time she spent learning about the elves, did she stumble upon the fact that they can blush.
Severus leaned down to the elf placing both hands on her tiny shoulders – “Are you sure you know where to go?” – “Yes, Master Severus. I remember that place well.” – “Please, no heroics. You pop in, take a quick look and get back. It shouldn’t take longer than a minute or so.” – “Don’t worry master. I’ll be in and out in no time. I might be old, but my magic is still strong. I won’t be in any danger.” – “All right, just be careful.” – “I will” she said, giving him a shy smile and disappearing with a soft pop. Hermione looked at her wizard’s flushed face, showing that much emotions towards anyone but herself, was making him uncomfortable – “What did she mean when she said she remembers that place?” – “Her family used to work in that house at the time when elves didn’t have any rights yet. Elizabeth’s father bought her out when she was still very young.” – “I like her very much” – “I thought you would. Looks like she liked you too.” – “So, what now?” Severus took a quick look at his time piece – “Now we wait”
Harry inhaled deeply, trying suppress a sore feeling in his throat that was making him cough out blood. The room was getting too hot to breathe and he didn’t have a drop of water for hours. He was still alone and was starting to wonder if anyone would actually show up, or he’d be left to die in this hell whole from starvation and lack of air. A soft popping sound made him lift his head – “Who’s there?” The room lighted up slightly – “Master Harry Potter?” – “Yes. Who are you?” – “My name is Mitsy. You shouldn’t be afraid, I’m here to help.” With a snap of her fingers she conjured a glass of water – “Here, drink” she said bringing the glass to his lips. “Now let me see if I can get you out of those” she cast a spell on his shackles, drawing back in shock when the spell didn’t have any effect on them. – “I’m sorry master Poter. My magic must not be strong enough to get you out of them.” They both turned their heads to the door, suddenly hearing two voices.
- “Thank you for your help, Mitsy. You should go now.” – “Have no worries, your friends will be coming for you soon.” – “Thank you.” She nodded and disappeared, making the room go dark again. – “What took you so long? Was he there?” Severus asked, worry evident in his voice. – “Yes, master Severus. The boy is there. There was nobody in the room except us and he looked so drained. I couldn’t leave without giving him a glass of water. I also thought that I’ll be able to remove his shackles, but my magic was simply not enough for that. I’m sorry.” – “Shackles?” Both witches couldn’t believe what they heard – “Yes. He is chained to the wall. I wish I could help him somehow. Poor boy, he looks weakened.” – “You did enough, Mitsy. Thank you. You should go to your mistress now, we’ll figure out how to get him out of there.” – “Ok, but let me know if there’s anything else I can help you with” – “We will. Thank you again” Severus said giving the elf a reassuring smile.
- “You were right, professor” Ginny said, looking at the dark haired wizard in disbelief. – “Yes Miss Weasley, now we just have to figure out how we’re going to get him out of there.” – “I know how” Draco’s voice made all three of them turn their heads to the door. “We’re just gonna blast through the wards of that damn house and…” – “And what?” Severus asked, not letting him finish the sentence. “The house is probably heavily guarded by Aurors.” – “I don’t care if I have to kill all of them, as long as we save him.” Severus closed his eyes, letting out an irritated sigh – “Use your brain, Draco. You blast into the Minister’s house, you earn yourself a place in Azkaban. Kill anyone and you’ll get The Kiss.” Draco’s face flushed, his eyes full of suppressed anger. Severus shook his head, taking pity on the young wizard – “I know you want to get him out as soon as possible, but we need to think.” Draco nodded in agreement – “Sorry uncle. Do you have anything in mind?” – “I think I do. We need to talk to Dumbledore.”
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