Hermione awoke with a start, stifling a groan as she checked the time. 3:15. In the morning. The dream. It had woken her, like it always did. It wasn't a bad dream per say, but it was the kind that would cause you to touch your hand to your head and see if maybe you were ill. Hermione stared at the time for a second longer before sighing. She would hate herself if she didn't get some sleep, and it wasn't like there was anywhere she could go at this time of night. With that thought, she lowered herself back into her comfy four poster bed, the sheets already becoming cool from her absence, and fell asleep quickly
Hermione was walking down the familiar stone hallways of Hogwarts, on her way to her seventh year transfiguration class. Someone very unexpected joined her, her small hand placed in the crook of his arm. Students passed them on the opposite side of the hallway, but none stared or even seemed the slightest bit shocked. When the unusual pair arrived at the class, Hermione gently kissed his cheek in the way that she always bid him goodbye, then waited patiently for the dream to end, like it always did. Instead, it continued, as Professor Snape took her face in his hands and tilted his head slowly towards her before-
Hermione jolted awake for the second time that night. It was the same of always of course, with a few minor differences. Like the fact that Severus Snape was going to kiss her. And she was going to let him. Hermione was always aware that she was dreaming when she had that particular dream, and she didn't know whether or not she should be relieved, or scared. She wanted to believe the former, but it scared her to think that she was doing nothing to stop the dream once it had started. She gave a small sigh and shook her head
'this crush is going to kill me' She thought 'literally' She gave a small shudder at the thought of what her potions professor would do if he ever found out. It wasn't a pleasant one. Talk about nightmare! She glanced at the time once again, feeling as if the act was rather tedious at this point. 4:30. She frowned considerably. There was no more going back to sleep for her now. Grabbing her robe, she tossed it around her shoulders and made her way into the common room, careful not to disturb her sleeping roommates.
Quietly walking down the spiral staircase, she soon came to find that she wasn't alone. Harry stood in front of her, clearly waiting to see who would join him. Upon seeing her, he relaxed, slumping back into the couch. Hermione sat down next to him, squeezing his harm in comfort. With Voldemort on the rise, her poor friend had been bombarded with nightmares and sharp pains to his scar. He tried to hide it, but after seven years, she knew better. Seeing his haggard face; the dark circles under his bloodshot eyes, and cheekbones that became sharper with each pound he lost, she felt ashamed that he considered her dream a problem.
"Can't sleep?" she asked gently.
Harry shook his head. He was exhausted, but was afraid to sleep because of the nightmares that would haunt him. He then looked at her questioningly.
"Can you not either?" he demanded "What has been keeping you up?" Harry's eyes, full with strong concern for him, broke her heart. All that he was going through, and he was worried about her!
"I'm fine Harry." He opened his mouth to argue with her, but another squeeze from her quieted him. "Really Harry. You mustn't worry about me, not with everything else going on." Harry looked at her for a moment, before nodding shortly. "Good. Now sleep."
Harry rolled his head back against the back of the couch as the firelight danced across his gaunt face. He fell asleep quickly, comforted by Hermione's presence. She watched him sleep anxiously, preparing for nightmares that she felt sure would come to him. After a while though, she realized that he wasn't going to be bothered any time soon. Still listening for even the slightest of whimpers from Harry, she turned her gaze to the fire, wishing she could follow Harry's lead, but knowing she couldn't, not today.
this is my first fanfic and i was kind of cautious about putting this on here because i dont really have a clear storyline for it. Im not sure if i will continue with this particular story, but reviews would be fantastic for a novice!
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