Grant Me The Serenity (or Adventures in Babysitting!)
By: Larien Kennan
Disclaimer:
N – stands for Nothing, which I have in abundance
O – stands for Other people, who own the original HP characters
T – stands for Trial, which I hope to avoid
M – stands for Money, which I have none of
I – stands for I'm a bum without money
N – stands for Nada, which is what I am getting for writing this story
E – stands for Empty handed, which is what you'll be if you sue me
All character depicted here belong to J.K Rowling and a lot of other people who aren't me. Except of course for Minerva Snape, she belongs to DrusillaDax and is being used with her permission. This is meant as a small side story/sequel to Dru's stories The Last Straw? and The Camel's Back Did Not Break. Enjoy!
Pairing(s): SSHG, implied DMHP, RLSB, RWOC
NOTICE: This story was originally posted on March of 2002 under my former pen name Erin Finnlaith. After having taken a long break from the fanfic writing scene I have decided to once again pick up my quill. I am continuing with 'Grant Me The Serenity' (as well as working on a few side projects). I am revising and reposting the original chapters and will take things from there. Hope you all enjoy yourselves. J
As this story was originally written in 2002 it ignores HBP completely, I may incorporate some elements of OOTP at a later date, but the ending will be ignored with prejudice.
"Lord grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to hide the bodies of those I had to kill because they pissed me off."
- Unknown
Chapter 1: Famous last words…
The Transfiguration and Defense Against the Dark Arts teachers stood at attention in the staff room. Hermione paced slowly back and forth in front of them. She would pause periodically and gaze at them warily, then resume pacing. They looked so calm and collected. This was an important event. Years of blood, sweat, and tears had led them to this point. Their entire friendship was riding on this one momentous occasion.
"Harry, Draco," Hermione started. "Today is the day you will be tested. It all boils down to this. You will face seemingly insurmountable odds, be pushed to the edge of your sanity, and there's agood chance you may not survive... I wish you the best of luck."
Beside her, dressed in a pair of jeans and T-shirt, stood her husband. He rolled his eyes heavenward and sighed continuously through her speech. However, had she looked at him, his face reverted back to his traditional sneer as he glared ominously at the rooms occupants. His eyes stone hard and clearly promising death to anyone who dared to cross him.
Smiling to herself, Hermione continued, "I am trusting you with this task, and I hope to find everything in order when we return."
Her fancy speech was interrupted with a snort, "Alright already! For the love of Merlin! Cut it out, we're not exactly battling the Dark Lord here! Go already!" Draco demanded, crossing his arms over his chest.
Severus snorted, trying to contain his laughter, before a glare from his wife sobered him up.
"Alright, fine. But...are you guy sure your ready to handle this?" she asked.
Harry and Draco nodded their heads, Harry stepping forward to hug Hermione. "It's ok...we'll be fine. We have everything under control. If we really need help, we can always call Ron or, Sirius and Remus. Now GET GOING!"
Slowly, propelled slightly by Severus, Hermione started out the door. "Are you guy absolutely sure you can handle this? I mean really truly?"
"Please," Draco drawled, "exactly how much trouble can a two year old be? It'll be a snap." Draco snapped his fingers together for emphasize. "Don't worry."
Harry draped his arm on Draco's shoulder and smiled reassuringly at the couple. "Yeah 'Mione, it'll be piece of cake."
Later…
"Sev?"
"Hmmm?"
"Do you really think they'll be okay?" asked Hermione, worry evident in her voice.
"Yes! Now stop worrying so much!"
"I can't help it. I just feel so bad, leaving her...if Albus hadn't insisted on this vacation..."
"Darling, this is the first time since Minerva's birth that I've gotten you all to myself, and I WILL NOT allow you to worry about our daughter. I know how you feel and I worry too, but this is something we both need to do. Besides," Severus yawned, "how much trouble can they possibly get into in four days?"
Famous last words ladies and gentlemen…
Well that's it for chapter one…Stay tuned for the next installment. Sev and Herm's vacation has just gotten underway and the boy's soon find out that babysitting isn't all it's cracked up to be…the fun has just begun! evil grin I'm not a Slytherin for nothing! MWAHAHAHAHA!
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