They had been talking for hours at the little café that Severus had lead them to. He was actually a very charming and interesting man to talk to, Hermione thought. He had made her laugh a lot, and vice versa. It was nice to see him smile. She never had before. Hermione came to the conclusion she liked this Snape much more. She had hardly thought about where, or rather when, she was.
I wonder if Harry and Ron are missing me.
All Hermione knew was that Severus (she got strangely comfortable with calling him that) was her best bet of getting her home. She just couldn't say anything yet, he'd think she was mental.
"Well Hermione, this has been nice, but I really should get back home." Severus announced.
"Of course" Hermione said "It's been lovely meeting you."
Severus replied with a curt nod and said he would send her an owl. He then departed rather quickly his robes billowing behind him.
"Something's never change" Hermione muttered, amused.
It then dawned on her she had nowhere to stay, and not one knut on her. She walked around Spinner's end (she realised that was where she was) endlessly, not knowing quite what to do. It had started to rain, and Hermione felt a little scared, and very alone.
Hermione cried, while wrapping her arms around herself to keep warm. Then she saw a door swing open and Severus ran out of the house to her.
"Hermione, what in Merlin's name are you doing out here?" He wrapped a protective arm around her and took her inside his house.
He closed the door and turned to face Hermione, who was trying to wipe away her tears as fast as she could.
"Severus, I have to be honest with you. There's something you need to know."