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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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He got a handful of floo powder, stepped into a fireplace and said - “Headmasters’ office”. It seemed like Albus was already expecting him. – “Albus, I need to talk to you.” – “At this hour?” – “Yes, it can’t wait.” – “I assume it’s something to do with Miss Granger?” – “Yes, I …” He couldn’t find the words. “She …” he started again. Albus shook his head. – “Please, sit down Severus and tell me what did you do. I just saw her running to the Gryffindor tower in tears”. He couldn’t bring himself to sit and to find the right words was just as hard. – “I didn’t… I wouldn’t… Albus, I would never…” He couldn’t finish the sentence. A knot in his chest was not letting him to say the words out loud, so he just starred at the headmaster with wide eyes, hoping that Albus will understand what he wanted to say, without him actually saying it.
Dumbledore shook his head again and looked at Snape over his glasses. – “I see. Not having any of your “fatherly” feelings towards miss Granger, I assume.” There, it was finally in the open. Headmaster understood everything perfectly. But actualy saying it out loud, was more than he could handle and he drew his wand pointing it at Albus. – “I will not… be accused… of anything… indecent.” Dumbledore rubbed the sides of his head as if trying to get rid of headache. - “Lower your wand Severus. You know your magic will not do anything to me and I’m not one of your students, you don’t intimidate me. Now sit down and let’s talk normally, like adults.” What could he say, the Headmaster was right.
He put his wand away and sat in one of the chairs by the Headmaster’s desk. Suddenly, all the unexpressed feelings that were buried deep inside, started to boil over. He couldn’t bring himself to look in Headmaster’s eyes. So, he put his head down on his hands, to cover his face. – “She needs to go Albus. I can’t do it anymore, with her being here. Please send her home to her parents.” – “I knew that this day would come, my boy. I told you, remember?” – “I remember. I’m sorry for ever doubting you” he whispered. – “But why fight it? She is obviously in love with you and you love her too. So why won’t you just accept it and let yourself be happy for once. God knows, you deserve it.” – “Deserve it?” He brought his head up. “What exactly are you suggesting Albus? To bed my fifteen-year-old student? Because I deserve it? What would it make me? I am soon to be thirty-eight, of course if Voldemort won’t kill me first. So, pray tell what exactly would it make me? A cradle robbing pervert, no less.” Dumbledore closed his eyes with a sigh. – “I understand your dilemma Severus. She is very young indeed. But do you think it will really help if we send her away? You will be miserable without her. I know you’ll be and so will she. She really does love you my boy. Did you think about her feelings?” – “It’s better that way. She will focus on something else and as for me… I’ll just focus on my work.” – “Very well then. I’ll do as you ask, but I want you, to talk to her and tell her the news.” - “Thank you.” He got up and without saying another word, left the office.
He got to Gryffindor tower, gave password to the Painting of Fat Lady and walked into Gryffindor common room. Hermione’s room stood separately from the others. Being a head girl, gave its little privileges. He knocked on the door but didn’t hear any answer. He knocked again, this time louder. In a few moments, she opened the door. Her eyes were red and her face swollen. He inhaled deeply. She has obviously been crying this whole time. – “I wanted to talk to you, kitten. May I come in?” She opened the door wider. He walked in and set on the couch. She stood across the room quietly. His thoughts were racing and he was desperately trying to find the right words. – “Please, sit next to me.” She walked to the couch and sat without saying a word. – “I wanted to apologize for losing my temper earlier” he said quietly. “I had no right to say something like that to you. I didn’t mean to offend you. Can you ever forgive me?” She looked at him and nodded. – “Can I have a little smile too?” He brought his hand to her. She smiled and instead of taking his hand, moved as close to him as she could, wrapping her arms around his waist. He placed one of his hands on her back and stroked her hair with the other.
They sat like that for what seemed to be an eternity and he was still struggling to find the right words. Finally, he gently pulled her away. – “I wanted to talk to you about something.” She brought her head up to look at him. Her face was not as swollen as before and her eyes seamed clearer. “Look Hermione, I was just talking to Professor Dumbledore and we decided that it would be better if you went home for a while.” Her eyes got wider – “What? Why? How could you come up with that idea? And what do you mean, you decided? You have no right to decide something for me, without asking my opinion.” – “Look, I didn’t … Shit, he was at loss for words again. “The war is inevitable. I am being summoned more and more often. I really need to focus on my work if I ever want to help Potter bring down the Dark Lord . I need to know that you’re safe. Please understand me.” Suddenly, realization hit her. – “Is this because I told you that I love you and I kissed you? It’s because of that, isn’t it?” Her eyes were filling up with tears again. “Well, I’m sorry for that. I never wanted to get you mad.” She was breathing heavily. – “Hermione, please calm down. I… I… I don’t want to upset you again. All I want is for you to be safe.” – “No” she screamed. “Please don’t. I won’t do it anymore, I promise. Just don’t send me away.” She threw her hands around his waist again, holding for dear life. Her head against his chest with her tears wetting his robes. He brought his hands up to her back and hair again. He felt like his heart was about to burst out of his chest, but even that would be better than seeing her like that. – “I don’t think I could ever express just how much you mean to me, Hermione. All I ever wanted for you is to be happy, to have a real future. I have never lied to you and I give you my word that I will do everything I can, to insure that you have it. I was your professor since day one, and I have never had a better student. I have never been more proud of anyone as I am of you. I have always done my best to answer all your questions, and I wish I could find the words to answer them now."
She brought her eyes up to him. – “What about my classes? And my friends?” – “Professor Dumbledore will make sure you’ll be able to finish your school year from home.” – “What about Harry and Ron?” – “I’m sure they’ll be ok. You’ll still be able to owl them. And I’ll make sure they won’t get themselves into any trouble.” She hung her head down. – “What about you?” – “I’ll focus on my work. I need to make sure Harry is ready to face the Dark Lord when the time comes.” – “Will I ever see you again?” – “Perhaps. When the war is over then maybe…” he trailed off. – “But I don’t want to leave” she sobbed out. – “I know. But please, trust me that this is all for the best.” – “How…” he didn’t let her finish. – “All I’m asking is for you to trust me this one time. Can you do that?” – “Yes” It came out as a whisper. He hugged her one last time and kissed the top of her head. Two tears escaped from his eyes. Without staying any longer, he turned on his heel and walked out.
That was the last time he spoke with her. She was to apparate home from Dumbledore’s office. He couldn’t bring himself to go and see her again. She gathered all of her belongings and walked in to see Headmaster already waiting for her. – “It’s nice to see you my girl. Are you quite ready?” – “I am” she whispered. Albus shook his head. – “I know it’s all sudden, but I promise you it’s for the best. Harry will need your help very soon and you need to be ready.” – “But…” – “Spend a few days with your parents and make sure they are safe. I’ll owl you when the time comes.” – “But what about Sev… Professor Snape?” Albus smiled – “He will continue working for the order.” – “Can you make sure he is safe?” – “I’ll keep him safe for you. I give you my word.” And with that, she was gone. Later, he learned from Albus that she was helping Harry and Ron to find and destroy horcruxes, but beforehe could protest to that, Headmaster brought his hand forward – “You can’t keep her home forever, Severus. Harry needs her help and you know it.” So, the only thing he could do, is to insure their safety from a far. And now, the day they were all waiting for, was finally here. Voldemort was at his weakest point and Potter had all the help he needed to defeat him. Too bad, he wasn’t going to see that.
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