Can I Have It All?

Author: Midnight Little One
Genre: Angst/Romance
Rating: MA
Summary: Being in the middle is no walk in the park, Hermione knows this. It seemed like so long ago when she was asked that fateful question. What would you do to have it all?

AN: I know I shouldn't start a new story right now seeing as I have two other stories I should be working on but I couldn't let this one die. I got the idea in my Italian class and I loved it so much I've worked on an epilogue and already have ideas for a sequel. Any ideas and suggestions are welcome throughout the course of the story.
Prologue – A New Prophecy

Professor Sybill Trelawney absently stirred her tea, not paying any attention to the professors around her. No need to pay any real attention, after all it was only a small social gathering for the staff before the halls were filled with the bustle of students.

"Albus, are you quite alright?"

Headmaster Albus Dumbledore shook his head, broken out of the reverie that usually preceded an altering event. "Why of course Minerva, I am quite alright." And this time, was no exception.

"Sybill!"

All the professors turned towards the eccentric Divination teacher who was currently slumped over in her chair. Severus, Minerva and Albus all calmly made their way to the front. It appeared that this little social gathering was about to be a great deal more interesting.

Albus placed his hand on Sybill's shoulder, "Sybill?"

In response her head snapped up and everyone took a small step back. Quick to process what was about to happen, Albus placed a silencing charm around himself and Sybill. The next words spoken sent a small chill down his back.

"Royalty old and new
A battle in which they must prove
Death Eaters and the Golden Ones
One earns life, the other none
Two of each believe it's true
They prepare to battle through
One, however, must decide
Where her loyalties truly lie
Love and power will tip the scale
Unknown is whether good or evil will prevail
Can one person have it all?
I fear if not, all is doomed to fall."

Everyone watched as Sybill once again slumped over in her chair. Albus quickly lifted the silencing charm and nodded at the questioning looks on both Minerva's and Severus' faces, acknowledging that he would meet with them privately in his office.

Sybill lifted her cup of tea and took a quick sip, "My, this tea is quite delicious. Does anyone know what it is?" Looking around at the baffled faces of the other professors, she tilted her head in confusion, "Is there something on my face?"

Pomona Sprout was quick to recover, "Are you quite alright Sybill? You gave us all a fright."

A frown adorned her face as she stood, "I'm quite fine thank you. Though I do believe you're all being terribly rude. It's not polite to stare at someone just because they did a little daydreaming." Huffing angrily, she turned and left the room.

Minerva faced Albus, "Is it wise to leave her alone?"

Albus nodded, "She can never remember."

Minerva nodded in response. "I see."

"Well, if you would all excuse me. I have some last minute things to take care of. Minerva, Severus, if you could please?"

The two mentioned followed him out of the room and into his office. "Sir, what was that about?"

"Well Severus, it appears we were all witness to a rare prediction by our own Divination teacher."

"A prediction sir? But none of us heard it."

"The wonders of a silencing charm Severus."

"Will you be telling us about it sir?"

"There are three others who I believe will need to know beforehand Severus. But no need to fret, you will know in time."

"When will you tell them?"

"I believe it would be good to tell them when they return. Now, you both best get ready. In a few days time the students will return. I fear this year will be our most trying year yet."

They both nodded and left the room, a little more confused than when they went in.

Albus Dumbledore stood and walked to his pensieve. This one was best not forgotten. Placing his wand to his head he lifted it slowly, a shimmering silver thread following it as he placed it inside the pensieve. "Interesting…very interesting…"

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