Diclaimer: I do not own HP, or anything related to it.
Summary: Hermione confronts Severus about a troubling issue in hopes that he will come to her in need. Time Travel.
A/N: This is just a short prologue, the chapters will be much longer. Enjoy :)
A Hope to Hold: Prologue
She stood in his doorway, watching. Finally, he noticed her. "What do you want miss Granger?"
"I- I just wanted to speak with you Professor." She replied a bit shakily.
"Well? Out with it." He groaned impatiently.
Then, she did a strange thing- she hugged him. "What on Earth are you doing?" He exclaimed.
She backed away. "Just giving you something to hold on to."
"And what, may I ask, is that?" He sounded exasperated.
"A shred of hope. And the knowledge that you're not alone in this world." Her eyes were watering, she turned away.
"Why, in Merlin's name, do you think I need hope?" He replied, guarded.
"Because I know you dread the future, and I know that what is in store for it may not be pleasant, but never-the-less you do it because you understand that it must be done." She then continued, "Draco is just a boy, yes, but the both of you have lives you must live. Their times are nearing, and he wouldn't ask this of you if he had any other choice. Your like a son to him, so I know how much it hurts the both of you."
"What-" He stammered.
"I'm not going to tell anyone, especially Harry. I know they'll do all they can to prevent it." Her eyes were watering again.
He nodded slowly and made as if to speak, but she cut him off.
"I just wanted to let you know that I'm aware of the situation, and if ever you need someone to speak to, I'll be there, anytime… anywhere." She then finished, "Thank you for listening to me Professor." She left quickly before he could stop her.
Continue to the first chapter.
