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Eternally in Darkness	By : articcat621 Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Snape/Hermione Views: 3903 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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Hermione was currently in the bathroom staring at her reflection in the mirror. She had changed. Everything about her had changed. She no longer looked like the innocent girl whose world was flipped upside down when she turned eleven. The war had changed her, in many ways. She used to have such yearning for knowledge and school, but that faded a bit. It was still there, yes, but she had come to realize that there was more important things in life than school. Like staying alive and finding true happiness. All of those things seemed unattainable to her now.

Her relationship with Ron and Harry had definitely changed, the voice inside her head earlier was right. Were they away from her because the war had taken things from them? Or was it for something else... Did they really use her all those years? She shook her head, thinking it wasn't true. But maybe it was. She had barely spoken to them since the end, and it hurt her. Then there was the thought, the one most likely to be true. They had stopped being friends with her because of what she had become: a monster.

A monster. That is what she was now. A monster that could kill in seconds. A monster that was dangerous to everyone around her. She couldn't. She was disgusted by herself. She would have to spend the rest of eternity like this. Living with this demon inside her, clawing and scratching it's way out. Just beneath her skin. She shuddered. "I hate feeling this way." She said softly.

Her voice, that didn't even sound the same anymore. It was lighter, and darker at the same time. Full of malice and sweetness at the same time. It was perfect, too perfect. Hermione didn't want perfection, not any more. Sure, it was something she had strived for when she was younger. She wanted the perfect grades, reputation, etc. But this, no, she didn't want this. She didn't want to have a perfect voice, a perfect body, or be perfect in any way. She just wanted to be Hermione, quiet and shy. Human Hermione. Normal Hermione. Not this freak of nature she was now.

She looked at her reflection, a growl emitting from her throat. She had changed physically so much. Her hair and complexion were completely different. She didn't think she would mind the blonde if it was under different circumstances, but this, this was too much. Her eyes, they had changed drastically. Piercing red. She hoped they would fade a bit once she fully adjusted, but she doubted that would happen.

Hermione tentatively touched the mark on her forehead. It was beautiful, and intricate. Like someone painted a beautiful design on her forehead. But she couldn't remember why on earth she had gotten it. She knew it happened before she collapsed, but couldn't remember how. It was still tentative to the touch.

She huffed. "This just makes me stand out even more." She shook her head, exiting the bathroom and heading toward Severus's library. Maybe he had more books about vampires there.

Severus Snape apparated to Hogwarts and stormed his way up to the Headmaster's office. He was furious and scared at the same time. The problem with Hermione was way bigger than either of them had foreseen, and he felt stupid for not thinking of it sooner. Depending on who exactly had turned Hermione, they were in deep trouble.

He was angry at Dumbledore, who really didn't seemed phased by the fact Hermione was no longer human. He's probably too busy celebrating with Potter and the Weasley boy. That man seriously has no shame, manipulating people to his control. He got what he wanted, now what. Severus shook his head. He never really did like the headmaster. Albus held Lily's death over his head for many years. And even though it wasn't his fault, he would hold Hermione's over him as well.

A small part of him was mad at Hermione too, but he knew it was foolish to think like that. She had no control of what was going on, it wasn't her fault. She didn't ask for life to deal her this bullshit hand. But it did, and they would just have to deal with it.

He couldn't stand the witch, to be honest. But knew he would have to, for both of their sake's. She was bossy, nosy, temperamental, and always thought that everyone had a redeeming quality. He chuckled as he remembered her episode with S.P.E.W. or whatever it was called. Although she did have some redeeming qualities, he just wasn't ready to accept them. She was incredibly smart, although it could be argued that she was too smart. She is terribly loyal, a true Gryffindor.

Even though these things were all true, he still worried for her. He had grown slightly attached, in some perverted way and didn't want anything else to happen to her. The issue with the mark on her head was something he was unfamiliar with, but knowing her, she was probably in his library right now trying to solve the problem.

Severus stopped in front of Dumbledore's office. He didn't know the password. He was about to turn and find some other way up there when Minerva came round the corner.

"Severus, what on earth are you doing here? Has something happened?" She inquired at once, worried for her favorite cub. He simply nodded.

"I am afraid something has happened that Dumbledore and I have not foreseen. I need to see him at once, if you may." He stepped out of the way and gestured to the gargoyle.

Minerva nodded and spoke the password, "Pepper Imps!" The statue leapt aside, allowing them to enter the Headmaster's office. Dumbledore looked up as they entered. "Severus, what's going on?"

He sighed and told the both of them what he had come home to, and what Hermione had told him about the voice.

Albus frowned. "This isn't good, not one bit."

"What did she mean by master?" Minerva inquired, her face full of worry.

Albus answered, "It means a portion of her mind is loyal to her master, that is, whoever it was who changed her. She will fight it, I have no doubt of that, but it places her in grave danger."

Severus frowned, "She was being tortured, inside of her very own mind! It's dangerous, and it needs to be rid of. Disobeying caused her pain, and I have no wish to see her writhing on the floor below me again."

Dumbledore sighed, "I know that Severus, but it'll will probably happen again. I need to set out so I can find out who exactly it was who turned her. Until we know, we're walking blind. I'm sorry."

Severus scowled, but nodded, he turned and exited the room. He had to run to Diagon Alley again and then get back to Hermione.

Minerva turned to Dumbledore. "I haven't seen him that upset in awhile Albus."

The headmaster nodded in agreement. "It seems Hermione is already affected him."

Minerva smiled. "I'm glad. He needs some happiness in his life."

Albus sighed, "I'm afraid they are still a long way from happiness. There are many barriers that they need to come across."
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