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Memories of Deception	By : professorflo Category: Harry Potter > General > General Views: 20869 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Disclaimer: See Chapter One
Hermione had left the letter from Minerva until last, choosing to skim through the pile of parchment in the order she had left it, hoping she'd organised it in such a way that she would be able to pick out the important details in the smallest amount of time. She was correct in her assumption, finding that she had left herself a list of all six horcruxes near the top, and then her notes in reverse order, showing how she had figured everything out.
One thing bothered her though. The list contained the four horcruxes they knew for sure; the diary, the ring, Nagini and Slytherin's locket. She had also written a couple of ideas for the other two remaining items; Hufflepuff's cup, Ravenclaw's diadem, Riddle's special award and basilisk. Next to these she had also written Lestrange vault (high possibility- BH hiding something. Harry and Ron to find way to get in) and Room of Requirement. They were all fine, but it was the final two words that concerned her: Voldemort… then Harry.
When she had first scanned the list it had only taken her a few moments to figure out what she had meant. Harry had a piece of Voldemort's soul in him. It was the only thing that made sense. It also meant Harry had to die. She felt sick at the thought, but nothing else could explain the things that had happened to Harry, particularly in the years since Voldemort had returned to a corporeal form.
Had she told McGonagall this? How about Snape, did he know? He had revoked the order for her to take Harry to Voldemort, so perhaps he didn't. Snape had assured her she could have a few moments to talk to Dumbledore as they left through his office. She planned to ask him then about Harry. For now there was nothing else to do except open the letter Minerva had sent her.
She stuck her finger under the edge and started ripping the seal open. A crash from across the room made her jump and grab her wand reflexively. She watched with bemusement as Snape cursed, whipping out his wand to vanish the broken phial he had just knocked off the small table in the middle of the office with his billowing robes. Serves him right for flouncing around like that. He hadn't made it easy for her to concentrate on what she was reading, the rhythm of his boots beating time on the stone floor drawing her attention away from the parchment in from of her.
Just as quickly as it had appeared, the wand in his hand vanished again, and with the barest glance at her he resumed his pacing. She could see the tension in the way he held himself, his shoulders rigid and an uneasy frown on his face. She watched him for a moment more, before shaking her head imperceptibly and returning to her letter. Ripping it open, the contents made her forget the sound of Snape treading back and forth for a moment.
It was short and to the point, a couple of sentences explaining that Riddle's award and the remains of the Basilisk had been checked for dark magic, and had come up negative. Minerva had then mentioned how she agreed that Hogwarts was a likely place for another horcrux to have been left, but that they had been unable to access the Room of Requirement, due to the large number of students taking refuge in it. It was too difficult to move and hide such a large number of people without someone noticing.
Hermione pushed the note back into the envelope and took a few moments to straighten out in her head just where they were with the horcrux search. Three horcruxes destroyed. The snake would have to be dealt with when they faced Voldemort. Two unknown horcruxes, two remaining possible ideas for what they might be, and two possible locations. Surely Harry and Ron must have found at least one horcrux, why else would they risk coming to Hogwarts?
She stood up, carefully placing her research on Snape's desk. "I'm finished," she said quietly.
Snape whirled to face her immediately, stalking over to where she stood. He wasted no time as he continued where he had left off fifteen minutes previously. He had a serious, intense look about him as he started speaking. "Miss Granger, I have a few more instructions for you before we go. Is there anything you need to ask me first?"
Hermione thought for a minute then shook her head. None that you are likely to answer at least.
"We will be going back an hour to 10pm. This will place us just before the time that Potter will arrive in Hogsmeade. There are alarms set up there that will alert the Death-eaters to his presence. The Dark Lord will immediately gather his forces and converge on Hogwarts. He has believed Potter will come here for some time. He is prepared to fight the deciding battle here. If we arrive back at 10pm this will give me time to prepare, and for you to get to the Room of Requirement to meet him when he arrives about half an hour later."
Hermione's eyes darted up to the clock on the mantelpiece for a second. It was only 10.40. Harry is in the castle right now! But then she frowned. Snape had been with her since just after 10pm. How could he know when Harry had got there? Snape didn't stop to give her a chance to ask.
"I will be calling the whole school to a meeting in the Great Hall, so that you have the opportunity to move about the castle unimpeded. I will send the word out just before Potter arrives in the castle. It should not take long for the students to arrive in the Hall. This last year they have been… convinced to obey instructions as quickly as possible. I would imagine that the castle will be free around a quarter of an hour later. I cannot guarantee how long I can keep everyone in the Hall. It will depend on how quickly the Dark Lord and the other Death-Eaters arrive. I will try to draw it out as much as possible."
He paused for a moment, waiting for her nod of understanding before he continued. The information was coming so fast she had already forgotten her earlier question.
Now he looked even more serious as he continued. "Once you leave these rooms you must not talk about the time you have spent with me, nor will you mention anything that may lead anyone to question my loyalty to the Dark Lord. Do you understand?"
"Yes, I do."
His face seemed to grow darker, and when he spoke again his voice was deeper, more gravelly than usual. "This is of the utmost importance, Miss Granger," he said, stepping towards her and taking hold of her arms. "I am giving you an order, and I need you to comprehend what may happen if you try to find a way around it so that you can inform your friends. I am a trusted advisor to the Dark Lord, and he must not suspect me. You are not the only one who has a task from Albus to complete. No one must suspect that I am in fact not faithful to the Dark Lord. Minerva is aware of this, but unless the Dark Lord has been defeated you are not to speak of it, even to her. You must let events play out as they will, and you must not interfere because you have knowledge that may lead you to see the situation in a different light. The next time you meet me you must act as if I am your enemy.
His eyes fixed on her, and she knew he was waiting for her to reply again. "I understand. I won't do anything to give you away, I promise." A tingle of magic burst through her as her oath took force, and as the sensation receded she was suddenly all too aware of how close he was to her, and the way the heat and his earthy scent washed over her. Her breath suddenly seemed laboured as she stared up into his raven eyes.
Slowly she became conscious of how painfully his fingers were digging into her shoulders. "Please, you're hurting me," she whispered, shifting uncomfortably. She thought he hadn't heard her, except a moment later his grip lessened slightly, and he leaned slowly towards her. She waited, breathless thinking he was going to kiss her.
Suddenly he was gone, and she could have cried out with disappointment, despite the fact she hadn't even known a few seconds earlier whether she wanted him to kiss her or not. Snape had backed off a few paces, his eyes lowered in contrition.
"What…?" she began, but he didn't give her chance to speak again. "There are two more things you must know. First, you have permission to use everything you have learned to defend yourself and to fight against the Dark Lord's forces, only…" His face softened slightly, although he still would not meet her eyes, instead focusing on objects around the room.
"Her… Miss Granger, you must be careful. If the Dark Lord is victorious, and you have been spotted fighting against him there will be serious repercussions, for both of us, should we survive. Try not to be seen, unless you are with Potter. The Dark Lord could be persuaded that you were under my orders to keep Potter safe until you complete your task to bring him into the Dark Lord's presence."
Hermione looked at him uncertainly. She understood Harry had to face Voldemort in order for him to destroy the piece of soul that lived in Harry, but did Snape? His next words confirmed her suspicions.
"I have… something… I must tell Potter, something no-one else can know. You must try to get him to meet me privately, without him knowing what you are up to. If necessary, you will have to help me to subdue him so that I can pass the information on. I understand that he is unlikely to want to listen. However, neither of us can foresee what the next few hours will bring. I cannot guarantee where you may find me, and it may prove impossible to do so. If it does, you will… you must ensure that Potter reaches the Dark Lord. He must allow the Dark Lord to… to…"
"…to kill him." Hermione finished in a whisper, her eyes beginning to fill with tears as she thought of her best friend's fate.
Snape's gaze snapped up to meet hers. "You know?" He spoke just as softly as she had. Silently she nodded her head. She could feel her bottom lip start to quiver as she held his gaze.
"I'm sorry."
His words were too much for her, and her face crumpled as tears started to fall. Hermione covered her face with her hands and began to sink towards the floor, but a pair of arms surrounded her and pulled her tight against a hard chest. His robes enveloped her in a warm cocoon, and she dug her hands into the fabric at the front of his smock coat. The action was familiar and soothing, despite the fact she had done so before under very different circumstances.
For a few minutes she cried hard, her face pressed tight against him, although whether it was for Harry or for herself she couldn't have said. Snape held her silently, perhaps understanding there was nothing that could be said that would comfort her.
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