Under the Stars.
I do not own any of the Harry Potter Characters.
Chapter One:
Hermione was sitting on her bed, reading a muggle book she had brought with her from her home before school started. There was little light but she was able to read. Hermione felt unsure about the world and does not know how to go through life with out Hogwarts. This was her final year here and she was head girl. Though she was happy about it she was overwhelmed by the responsibilities that would come with the position this year. She decided to take a little walk. She marked her page with her bookmark and quietly tiptoed out of the girls dormitory and headed out side. She hoped that a teacher would not catch her out of bed. For it was late at night. She was successful and made her way outside. The cool fresh air soothed her. And the stars twinkling in the night amazes her, she couldn't believe the sight. 'wow! I never realize how beautiful the sky was' Hermione thought to her self. She headed towards the lake which was near by the entrance of Hogwarts. She sat underneath a tree just staring at the water brushing along the shore blearily reaching her slippers. She looked up at the moon. How peaceful it was. The reflection on the lake was coming from the moon. She was sad. Harry and Ron had ignored her. She has no idea why, but she feels alone. No one to talk to, no one that she can trust anymore. They have abandoned her. All she has now was her books.
" Don't get me wrong, I love my books, I just don't like being alone." Hermione said to her self leaning back on the tree and staring down at the lake.
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back in the castle, a certain Potions Master was lying on his bed trying to sleep. He kept twisting and turning. His mind was not on sleep right now. His mind was on something else. Though don't know why. He didn't realize it but he turned over a little to much and fell on the ground face first.
"DAMN IT!" he yelled. And he got back on his feet.
"well, since I'm up and wide awake I'll go for a little stroll. See if I can catch a student out of bed," he absolutely enjoys doing that. So he got dressed and went exploring in the halls seeing if he can get someone in trouble. It wasn't long before he realized that no one was out of bed and sighed a bit. He decided to go out for a walk outside. So he did, walking calmly he walked on the grounds of Hogwarts and went to the lake. He saw a person there.
'ha!' he thought. This time he'll catch the person and have the student in detention for a week. How excellent. He walked closer to the student and recognized who it was.
"Miss Granger?" he spoke softly. Hermione's head perked up and was terrified to find Snape standing right beside her.
"Oh, I'm sorry Professor, I couldn't sleep. I decided to come here." Hermione gave Snape an explanation for being out of bed. And she stared at the lake. Trying not to notice the Professor.
Severus was speechless. He doesn't know what to say now.
"may I?" Severus asked if he could sit next to her.
"yes… I would like some company." Hermione thought.
"you couldn't sleep? Why Miss Granger? Something bothering you?" Severus asked trying not to look concern. Hermione sighed and Severus knew that she was unhappy.
"why does life have to be so complicated?" Hermione still looking down at the lake.
"Because Miss Granger, if life was not complicated, then everyone will be happy and get what they want. And that's not a good thing. But being depressed isn't a good thing neither." Severus answered in a low voice almost caring. He was unsure how to put it. because Life is hard.
They continued to talk for a couple of hours. Severus and Hermione never thought that they would have the same opinion about life and other subjects.
"I rarely have time for my self anymore. it's like every one is trying to make me do things for them. Its not fair. I'm rather sick of taking care of other people's business." Hermione continued.
"Life is not fair Miss Granger. And you shouldn't have to take care for dunderheads. If they screw up their lives then its there fault." Severus said looking at her. A couple of minutes went by and there were complete silence. Severus had broken the silence
"It's getting late. I am sure you are getting a little tired. I know I am. It was nice talking with you Miss Granger. I will see you in the morning. Good night then" Severus got up and then reached for Hermione's hand helping her get up.
"thank you Professor. Talking to you makes me feel better. Well. I think you know what I mean. But good night to you too sir." Hermione said and Severus and Hermione walked separate ways back inside the castle.
Hermione went into her room and lied on her bed. It didn't take her very long to fall asleep. For once she fell asleep happy. Severus went back into his quarters and fell asleep as well. and for the first time in a long while he smiled when he went to sleep.
This is a new story as you may already know I have writers block a little with Hermione's new life with Severus. But once I do not have writers block I'm sure the next chapter will be great. Thanks for reading and please review your reviews mean a lot to me. And encourage me to continue to write.