Virgin Sacrifices | By : AlexisTeresa Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Snape/Hermione Views: 3519 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0 |
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Hermione glared. "Thanks Ron, that was so kind of you."
Ron put his hands up in surrender. "Woah, hey sorry. I was just sayin'..."
"Well don't. I had a very long night and very little sleep."
"We can see that," added Harry, immediately regretting it. He promptly received a smack on the arm from Ginny. "Both of you, leave her alone, goodness. They never learn do they?" she added to Hermione.
"Nope," she replied. 'This is going to be a long day...'
*****
'She looks how I feel.' thought Severus couldn't help but stare at the young woman who had so imbedded herself into his dreams. 'This is madness. I can't even stop thinking about her when I'm awake!' Something must be done and soon. Perhaps I should talk to Albus after dinner this evening.' Yes, that was just what he planned to do. Now all he had to do was make it through the rest of the day with the last of his sanity intact.
*****
After lunch, Harry, Hermione and Ron headed for their favorite class: Potions.
"Well you're looking better, at least, 'Mione," said Harry as they took their seats.
"I feel a little better, but I'm still exhausted," she replied.
"SILENCE!" a voice screamed from the front of the room.
'Perfect, just perfect. As if my day wasn't already bad enough, He has to go and be even more of a git than usual,' thought Hermione grimly.
"Your assignment is on the board. I want it in a labeled vial on my desk by the end of class. As usual there will be no talking and no helping other students." Putting emphasis on the last two lines, he bored his gaze into Hermione, giving her a strong silent warning to listen to him or else. 'The last thing I need is her disobeying me as she always does.'
*****
Thankfully, they made it through class with only a mere 30 points deducted from Gryffindor for Ron accidentally dropping a vile of Dragon's Blood.
"What the bloody hell is his problem? It was an accident!" Ron vented.
"Since when has that mattered? Just as long as he gets to take points away, he's happy." Hermione was walking as fast as she could to their next class.
"Hey 'Mione, we won't be late if you slow down, I swear," said Harry in an attempt to get her to relax.
"I just want to get this day over with as soon as possible," she answered. "As soon as possible."
*****
Hermione and Ginny sat in the common room, Hermione finally relaxing for the first time all day.
"So what's been eating you?" asked Ginny, trying to break the silence.
Hermione sighed. "It's just these stupid dreams I've been having..."
"Oh? What are these dreams about?"
"You can't tell anyone, got it?"
"I swear. Oh I do love a good intrigue," Ginny smiled sitting up and leaning forward with full attention.
"Okay, well... there's this guy... and he keeps coming to me in my dreams and... doing things to me. It feels so real and then I just wake up to the dark quiet of the girls' dormitory," Hermione said in a low voice. They were the only ones in the room, but Hermione knew how he paintings liked to gossip about anything they overheard.
"Wow, that's intense. Who's the guy? It's not Harry, is it? Because he's mine so too bad," Ginny said jokingly.
"No, it's not Harry."
"Please don't say Ron... I'll just die."
"No, it's not Ron either."
"Then who?" asked Ginny, lost for other ideas as to who it could be.
Hermione motioned for Ginny to lean closer, then leaned in herself. "It's... er... Professor Snape," she whispered then covered Ginny's mouth just in time to cover the scream. After a minute or two, Hermione removed her hand.
"Wow... I never saw that coming..." said Ginny. And there they sat, discussing what to do about it.
*****
After dinner Severus approached Dumbledore.
"I need to speak with you, Albus. In private.”
“Of course, my boy. Shall we adjourn to my office?” he replied with his usual light, care-free tone. Once safely seated in his office, Albus spoke again. “What can I do for you today?”
“I have a sensitive matter that I need your advice on how to solve it,” said Severus.
“Very well, I will do my best to help you. What is your problem?”
“As I'm sure you've noticed, I haven't been particularly…. tolerant lately. The reason for this is my sleep schedule has been completely destroyed by these haunting dreams I’ve been having.”
“I see, and what are these dreams about?” asked Albus.
Severus cleared his throat. “Well, they all involve a woman, and each time we get more and more… intimate.”
Albus nodded, his eyes twinkling. “So you're harboring feelings for someone. I knew it would happen someday. I am happy for you, my boy. May I inquire as to the identity of this dream girl?”
“Ah, well.. It’s-“ and before he could finish his sentence, Severus clutched his arm in pain.
“Your mark?”
Severus nodded.
“Very well. Do not keep the Dark Lord waiting too long. We shall continue at another time,” Albus replied seriously. “Off with you. And Severus, do be careful.”
“I will headmaster, thank you.” And with that last statement, Severus got up to answer his master’s call.
*****
A crowd of hooded men stood in a circle around their master. A raspy voice came from the center. “I have found a new and rather enjoyable way to regain my strength to what it once was.” Voldemort grinned evilly and motioned to one of his followers and they dragged a struggling, crying girl to the center of the circle. “This, my dear servants, is an innocent filled with fear. Her fear and terror will strengthen me, but not nearly enough. I need all of you to return with an innocent for me to feed on their fear, and when I am through with them, you may do as you see fit with them. Go now, and be ready to return at my bidding with your virgin sacrifice.” With that, the crowd dispersed and disappeared into the darkness.
*****
Severus returned to his dungeons utterly spent. Rubbing a hand over his tired face, he walked over to his brandy butler to pour himself a glass, only to be startled by a voice from behind.
“Wonderful brandy, my boy. Good choice.”
Spinning on his heel, Severus turned to see the ever-smiling Albus Dumbledore sitting in his living room.
“Nice to know my privacy is safe,” he said sarcastically.
“Oh now don't be offended, I merely wanted to know what Lord Voldemort wanted. And, of course, to finish our previous discussion.” Replied Albus lightly.
Severus sat down heavily in his favorite chair placing his glass of brandy on the table next to him. “The Dark Lord has found a new way to regain strength: by feeding off of the fear and sacrifice of virgins. He has commanded us each to bring a virgin to him at his next summons.”
“That is a dilemma indeed. We must find a way to counter this power, but first, please finish what you were saying before, for it is obviously weighing heavily on your mind, and how can you plot against evil with a heavy mind?”
Severus sighed for the umpteenth time today, “Well, sir, this mystery girl from my dreams is…” He hesitated.
“Yes, my boy?” said Albus. “Who?”
“Our very own Hermione Granger.”
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