The Beginning…
Don't look back just RUN!
Flipendo!
Ron move!
Expelliarmus!
Harry! Harry watch out on your right!
Stupefy!
Luna's down!
No! No! No! Look out! Everyone move! Ennervate!
Neville? Neville, where are you? Neville!
It's ok Luna; I'm right here. But we have to keep moving. How do you feel?
I think I might have sprained my ankle. Let me wrap it. Ferula!
Any better?
Relatively normal actually. We should probably come up with a plan.
Right, Ron, Dean and Seamus, you three go around the side and see if you can find a way in. Hermi-
Interesting way to kill your friends Potter; pity you don't send yourself in first.
That's really cute Snape. Now, if you have a better idea why don't you just say it.
Gladly. You all are witches and wizards, are you not? Why then, don't you use your magical selves and levitate to the astronomy tower? Or can you only fly when you're playing Quidditch?
The overgrown bat does have a point Harry.
I heard that Miss Weasley.
Awkward.
Shut up Ron. Sorry Sir.
Only because this is a time of war, your pathetic apology is accepted.
Thank you, Sir.
You will be serving a month's detention when this is over.
Ginny! Save it for the fight Ginny! There's plenty of Death Eaters there that you can blow to bits.
Too right, Hermione.
2 hours later
How is everyone faring?
Not well Headmaster. We've already lost so many. There aren't enough people to help the wounded and I think we may very well run out of supplies before morning.
Alright Poppy; make a list of the essentials and I'll get it to Severus. I'll see if I can find an extra pair of hands for you in the mean time. I'm sorry I can't stay longer to help you myself.
I understand Headmaster. I surely hope this is all over soon.
Don't we all Poppy. Don't we all.
Room of Requirement
Remus, where's Tonks? She should have been back an hour ago.
I haven't seen her Moody. I just got back myself actually. I can only hope she's just been delayed.
She's a strong woman Remus. She'll make it back.
Remus!
Dumbledore!
Remus don't worry, Tonks was only hit with a stunning spell. She'll wake up shortly.
What happened? How did she get hit? Who hit her?
Now now dear boy, one question at a time; she was covering Minerva and her group. Tonks was hit so that the fifth year she was protecting would not be. It was Dolohov who cast the spell. But, like I said Remus, she will be ok.
This isn't like I thought it would be Dumbledore. The last time I didn't have anyone to lose. Now, everything is on the line.
You'll find a way to adapt. We all have to at some point.
11 p.m.
It's so peaceful tonight. Almost like an eerie calm before the storm. But we've already been through too much. That's the kicker isn't it? We must suffer and die to build a better society.
How very morbid of you to say, much less share. You're terrible company to keep and I can't for the life of me figure out why I haven't left yet.
Severus not tonight...please.
I'm sorry Hermione. Come here.
Perhaps Hell is about to freeze over.
Don't make me regret asking.
How could you possibly regret asking for a hug, when it's me you'll be holding?
You do have a point Hermione, 10 points to Griffyndor.
Oh yeah? How many points does this get me?
Mmmm…I'm sorry, what did you say?
You're like butter melting in my hands husband.
Only because you're my wife.
When can we tell them Severus? I don't want to lie anymore. I am not ashamed.
Dear, you think entirely too much.
When Severus? Give me a date.
I can't do that.
Why not?
I don't want to hurt you. No! No wait Hermione, just wait a minute. Let me explain.
It better be a fantastic explanation.
I want to wait until this is over. I don't want the Dark Lord knowing we're together. I love you Hermione, I don't ever want to lose you. Please look at me. Mione, I want to tell the world how much I love you. But only when the time is right; that time is not now. I believe you know this already.
I do. Damn it Severus, how is it you're always so convincing?
It's an art I've learned.
5 points to Slytherin for creativity.
You haven't seen creativity yet.