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Chpt 32 His Love For Her

Albus arrived at the castle and talked to Minerva for a moment and went to his chambers to sleep for a few hours for his body protested at being awake so long. He moved to his bed and settled in and fell asleep a few moments later.

Waking up later he stood up from the bed feeling his aching bones crack when he stretched. He was beginning to feel his age.

Moving to the bookcase he found the book listing all of the people containing magic within the realm.

He took notice of Poppy's words earlier and watched Welford pick up his wand and sensed untrained magic within the man when he picked up the wand. Placing the book on his bed stand he pointed his wand and spoke "Show me the name of Welford Granger."

The pages of the book moved at a fast pace until it stopped and Albus watched the name glow out. He noted the loose handwriting of Headmaster Dippet.

"Muggle-born denied entry due to prophecy 1950-220"

Albus looked to the book in disbelief. No muggle-born has ever been denied entry into the Wizarding world. He sat on his bed and pulled the bed stand closer and flipped the pages of the book for hours and found no other instance.

It was time to visit the Department of Mysteries.

HGSSHGSSHGSS

Kingsley and three Aurours Apparated to the backyard of the Granger residence escorting Hermione's parents along with Welford and Poppy.

Kingsley looked around for a moment. "Stay here and we will make sure everything is safe."

Henry dug the house key out of his pocket. "You'll need….Oh that's right." Watching the four disappear. He turned to his wife and held her. "I forget they can do that."

Kingsley arrived back with a crack. "All is safe and we have removed the charms that have kept everything exactly as you left it." Slightly bowing and spoke. "I apologize for any inconvenience and the Ministry will pay you for lost revenue concerning your business. Just let Hermione know and she can file the paperwork on your behalf."

"That's thoughtful of them Henry." Monica murmured and entered her house.

Dinner was still on the table when they were taken away for their protection. "Shame as this was a fine roast. Let me clear up Welford and then I'll start a meal and you can tell us how you met your lady friend." Touching the pot and pulled back. "It's still hot!" Monica exclaimed.

Welford spoke. "They did say everything is how you left it." Bending down to smell the roast. "Mmm..."

Henry took a knife and carved the roast. "Go get tea and bring extra plates Monica so we can enjoy a fine meal together."

Henry turned to his brother. "I don't believe you've introduced you lady friend Welford."

Welford laughed. "She is more than my lady friend Henry. "This Poppy Phomphrey and she is more than a lady friend Henry. She is my fiancée.

Henry looked to his brother in shock. Welford was a confirmed bachelor saying he could never find a woman that understood him.

Monica arrived back carrying a tea covey and hear Welford's words. "Congratulations on your engagement. Poppy you must have made an impression because Welford is…umm..."

"Selective." Welford cackled out and pulled a chair out for Poppy, pecking her cheek before sitting down next to her. "You are in for a delight my dear. The elves at Hogwarts can cook but nothing compares to the meals cooked by Monica."

"You scamp." Monica admonished. "He says that because he can't cook a decent meal on his own."

Everyone tucked into a fine meal and moved to the living room where Henry brought out his finest Scotch and poured each a drink.

He held his glass up. "Here's to everyone being safe and sound."

"Welford tell us what happened. I knew you were helping Hermione. When Kingsley arrived at the door and told us he was of the Phoenix we immediately left because Hermione told us to trust the Phoenix during the bad times. No one has told us anything except that you and our daughter were safe."

Welford spoke of his adventures and finished looking to his watch.

Henry frowned. He recognized the name of the wizard that rescued Welford and his daughter from the hospital but could not remember why.

"Monica I remember the name Snape but for the life of me I can't remember."

Monica chuckled. "Henry, remember when Hermione came home during the summer during her school years? All she complained about was her potions professor not giving her the grades she deserved and called him. Snape was the professor she spoke about."

Henry exclaimed. "Her hated professor is her research partner and rescued you?"

The doorbell rang.

Welford smiled. "That should be Severus bringing Hermione. They have something to announce. Pull your wand out in case it is needed sweet Poppy."

Henry opened the door and found a tall, pale, older man wearing a black suit holding Hermione's arm.

Hermione then burst through the door and caught her father in a tight hug. "Dad I've missed you so much!"

"Goose all is well. Everyone is safe and take that your companion is the man that saved you and helped Welford and you in the werewolf research."

Hermione pulled away and smiled. "Yes Dad. This is Severus Snape."

Henry shook the offered hand of the wizard and led them to the living room and poured two additional glass of scotch and handed them to his daughter and the wizard.

"A fine scotch Dr. Granger." Severus murmured tasting the flavor.

Henry looked to the man pleased. At least he appreciated a fine scotch.

Monica rushed up and hugged her daughter. "Hermione we were worried for you as our keepers did not tell us anything."

"I missed you so much Mum! But Severus has something to ask and hope it will not be too much of a shock."

Monica laughed. "Nothing could be more of a shock to us then what has happened in the last six months. Welford has told us of everything that has happened to date about your research. Thank you for saving them Professor Snape."

No holding back now. "Hermione is a special witch and I could not help but do it Dr. Granger. I know Welford told you that she is my research partner but she is more than that me. I love her and asked her to marry me and she accepted. I wish to ask your acceptance of me. I will love her and protect her always."

Henry jumped up looking at Severus. "She constantly complained about you during her summer breaks and did not in a good light.

Severus sighed and looked to Hermione. "You could have told me ahead of time Hermione."

Hermione wrung her hands in worry seeing the angry look of her father. "Merlin's sake Severus! I was young when I told them."

Henry growled out. "She is your assistant and twenty years younger. "Hermione would never love someone who she described as..."

Monica interrupted. "Henry keep it civil and say her description of Severus was one that she would not be normally drawn to."

Henry huffed. "Exactly Monica! He is a wizard." Realization hit him and looked to Severus. "What kind of spell are you holding over her?" He accused.

"I assure you Dr. Granger I have used no magic against Hermione for things happened on its own."

Severus sat down. "Please take a seat and I will explain things."

The couple sat down and listened to him.

"I was a spy for twenty years and joined the Order of the Phoenix when Voldemort killed the witch that I loved long ago. It did not matter that she chose another man over me for I never stopped loving her. I progressed up through Voldemort's ranks eventually becoming his right hand man and a double spy."

Severus continued the tale of his life including Hermione entering it.

After an hour Severus finished. "I would die for her Dr. Granger. She is everything to me and I love and want to be with her always and I can prove it."

Welford stood up. "Henry I know this man and he is perfect for Hermione. If you do not agree I will stand for her at their wedding in your stead."

Henry looked to the wizard. His daughter was obviously in love with him observing how she touched and looked at the man.

Henry found a new respect for the man. "You're a strong man Severus Snape. I could not have done what you did, sacrificing yourself in that way for people that hated you." No wonder Welford said that he is perfect man for her.

Severus chuckled. "They had every right to hate me Dr. Granger."

Hermione spoke. "We love each other and I want this. I was hoping to tell you but things went crazy."

Monica watched her daughter. She looked to Severus the same way she did to her husband.

"You said that you have proof Professor Snape."

"I do. I am the last surviving Deatheater and have carried this for years." Pulling up the sleeve of his left arm bearing the Dark Mark and held his arm out. "A mark by an evil wizard I willingly bound myself to. Love defeated the man that gave me this Mark. It was love that gave me a chance to live again and find Hermione. She can take that away if she truly loves me."

Henry snorted.

Severus pulled out two parchments and handed them to Poppy and Hermione. "It is a charm that I came up with for Draco when we were released from the Dark Lord's bond and expressed his hate of it. I was not sure of Harry's true feelings so I never gave it to Draco."

He turned to Poppy. "I'm not sure what will happen but I brought these along just in case. The charm is complex and I think I will die if Hermione does not truly love me because I love her. It is a chance I am willing to take." Pulling out phials of potions and placed them on the coffee table. "If I die and not helped by these potions you will leave it at that Poppy. I would not care to live without her for it would be meaningless. Poppy you will try first and if not successful I should not be harmed for I do not love you."

"No Severus! I know that you love me! Don't do this!" Hermione shouted out.

Severus pulled her to him and kissed her cheek. "I must do this Hermione because it will wash away any doubts of your father and set us free from my past. I'll give both of you one hour to study the parchment."

Severus stood up and left the shocked group.

Welford rushed out of the room following closely behind his comrade.

Welford joined Severus outside finding the man looking up to the few stars that shined in the night. "Are you sure about this Severus? I've not been in your world long enough but I understand what you are asking Hermione to do. Pure love is what you are asking of her."

Severus turned to Welford. "I know that she has that for me Welford for I have that with her. I must destroy the last bit of my past to begin life anew with her by my side."

"I'll stay here with you if you want." Welford spoke in a soft voice.

Severus turned to the muggle man. "I'm not one to show much Welford and I have never opened up and revealed so much of me other than Hermione. Your presence puts me at ease despite the fact that I have questions on your sanity."

Welford chuckled. "You're not alone."

"I have a brilliant witch who has chosen to love me despite what I have done. I marveled in her love when we realized it and I do not care to live in the past any longer. I have no masters now and I want my life entwined with hers."

"I'll not tell anyone you can be romantic based on what I have heard about you. I doubt that anyone would believe me anyway." Severus replied back and stood next to him looking to the stars.

Henry followed them and heard the conversation between the wizard and his brother. The man was willing to accept death for her. He went back into his house un-noticed to talk to his wife.

HGSSHGSSHGSS

Hermione read the parchment over and over again focusing. She could do this because there was no doubt that she loved Severus completely. She went to Poppy and spoke a few words and led her to the stairs.

Monica watched the go up the stairs. The man talked of death but how could one die if denied love not reciprocated?

She heard Henry come in looking troubled. "What's wrong dear?"

"That man truly loves our daughter and I pray his actions to prove himself to us does not kill him Monica." Telling her what he overheard.

"Oh Henry! Go out there and tell him he does not have to do that."

Henry looked to her sadly. "I think he planned this all along."

HGSSHGSSHGSS

Hermione and Poppy walked down and found Severus sat down in a chair, his jacket and tie removed and the silk white sleeve of his shirt rolled up revealing his Mark.

Poppy moved to him and placed the phials of potions within reach. "Are you sure of this Severus?"

"Just get on with it Poppy." He growled out closing his eyes.

The room became silent with Poppy pulling up a kitchen chair and sat down picking his arm up gently and closed her eyes moving her wand while incanting the charm and placed the tip of her wand on the faded Mark.

Everyone watched a blue flash flare brightly and fade and found the Mark still on his arms.

Hermione took Poppy's place.

"I told you once that I trusted you with my life and I still do." Severus whispered to her.

Hermione nodded and closed her eyes thinking of her love for him. She continued to focus bring her love for Severus to the forefront moving her wand and spoke the last of the incantation and pushed her wand down on the mark.

A gold light flared out and stayed with everyone hearing a loud blood-curdling scream and then moaning.

Poppy moved as the light went away pointing her wand to Severus and casted diagnostic spells as Severus pulled forward panting.

Poppy pulled him up and with Henry's help moved Severus to the sofa and laid him down.

"Hermione, I am not worthy of your love but I cherish it." Closing his eyes.

"Poppy?"

"Severus is fine Hermione. He is sleeping."

Poppy continued to monitor pleased that everything was fine with her colleague. "Hermione I have to get back to the castle. I promise Severus will be fine." She picked up his arm. "Hermione the Mark is gone. You truly love him and love is the most powerful magic in our world."

Hermione nodded. Thank God's he lived.

Welford spoke. "I'll stay here Poppy. Hermione can bring me to the castle when Severus revives. I'll watch over him."

"I'll be away then." Turning her heal and Apparated away with a loud clap.

Welford turned to his family. "Get some sleep Hermione. I think you have overtaxed your magic and need to rest. I'll watch over him."

Hermione yawned unsure.

"Poppy said he will be fine. Go Goose."

They watched Hermione look to Severus unsure and moved to the stairs to go up to her room.

Welford looked to his brother. "What do you think Henry?"

Henry looked to his brother. "I think that Hermione has found a fine man. I don't think many would risk their life for love. He has our blessing."

HGSSHGSSHGSS

Albus stood outside the castle doors awaiting the return of Poppy alerted that she was within the grounds of the castle.

Poppy walked up finding the Headmaster waiting for her.

"Poppy, Welford is a wizard."

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