Hi everyone!!! Hope you
all had a merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Here is chapter four.
Enjoy! My little verse in the book was inspired by the first HP book
when Harry and Hadrig go to Gringrotts and they have little message
here is the orginal one. Enter,stranger,but take heed
Of what awaits the sin of greed,
For those take,but do not
earn,
Must pay most dearly in their turn.
So if you seek
beneath out floors
A treasure that was never yours,
Thief,you have been warned,beware
Of finding more than treasure
there.
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Hermione felt
herself slipping away into blissful sleep.There was nothing beneath
her but the feeling of soft,warm pillows. She felt herself sinking
deeply into them,as she ensconced herself in there warmth.
The warmth radiating
off them caused Hermione to shiver in delight.She curled into a
little ball, and buried her nose deeper into these warm pillows.The
pillows responded to her, as they seemed to tighten around her
form.
"Hermione, it is
time to awaken. Open your mind and eyes child." A soft,
harmonious voice called to her. Slowly,peeking through one
eye,Hermione beheld a beautiful meadow, lit by a full,luminous
moon. Hermione looked down to see if there were truly pillows
in this mysterious,magical meadow. Beneath her were black
satin and velvet pillows that were made of the same material of
robes. Someone's robes she knew, but couldn't remember. "How
odd," She muttered, running her fingers generally over the soft
fabric. She shifted her position, so she now was sitting up to
get a better view of the meadow. The meadow seemed alive with
life from the light the moon cast. The wind would pick up every now
and then and blow swiftly through the long,golden and lavender
blades. The meadow seemed to have spun a web,and had ensnared
her.Hermione felt herself wanting to run with the wind in the meadow,
and tease the blades of grass with her hands. For the wind
carries many secrets of far-away lands.When it blows through the
trees and grass, you can hear it whispering.For this is what Hermione
listened to. Lifting her head, Hermione enhaled the sweet
fresh scent of the meadow.The smell reminded her of fresh cut
grass,clean mountain air and lavender. Hermione rose from her
den of pillows and she slowly drifted away from her blanket off
warmth, and walked into the cool meadow.
The long blades of the
grass cast a pale lavender glow.Hermione caressed the stems.They felt
so soft on her fingertips.A gentle breeze blew through the quiet
meadow.In response to the teasing wind,the long blades began to sway
and dance. "Hermione,look up my child." That same
harmonious voice called again. Her voice,yes it was definitely
female, was coming from the sky. Hermione looked at the
silvery,luminescent moon. It seemed to be smiling at her? 'What on
earth? There must be something in these flowers to cause
hallucination,' Hermione thought. 'No,my child.You are not
hallucinating." Hermione could sense her grin and
asked,"Who are you,and where am I?" The voice
seemed to pause, as if in thought. " I do not think I am able to
answer that question,yet," Another pause. "I must leave you
now,but my...humble friend will assist you,and it is nice to have
finally found you again,Hermione." As soon as that
sentence was over-a loud pop echoed through Hermione's ears. Hermione turned her head,scanning the meadow,looking for any sign
of human,urr.. remotely human life. Seeing nothing but the calm
grass, she gazed towards the moon again. She screeched and fall
backwards onto her ass. The most adorable face, Hermione had
ever seen before was kneeling down next her, squinting two bright
turquoise, doe eyes at her. "Hello!" The adorable
girl said in a high-pitched giggling voice.She reminded Hermione of a
fairytale creature. She had short hair, just below her ears.
That was a shockingly white color,lighter than the Malfoys. She had
mischievous bangs that were long and wispy. The bangs
themselves were a deep amethyst color and peeking through were bright
teal colored pieces. Her eyes were a brilliant color of turquoise.The
exact color of the jewel. Her dress seemed to be made of the
pale lavender grass. Hermione could see the peaks of her mauve
colored nipples through the transparent material. Hermione
blushed and quit staring at her breasts as her gaze drifted to the
large jewels that were wrapped around the girl's shoulders and
collarbone. The jewels were in shapes of large flowers.In the
center of each jewel was a very large amethyst,and on the petals
there were turquoise stones and twinkling, clear stones. The
girl giggled at her.Her laughter was unnaturally high pitched. She
sprang backwards from Hermione, to her feet in a graceful
motion,still giggling. She bent over towards Hermione and
extened one pale hand out to her. Hermione curiously placed
her hand in this strange,giggling girl's and rose to her feet.She
starting to brush Hermione off.Touching areas Hermione did not want a
stranger to touch. "STOP THAT!!" She yelled. "As
you wish my Lady." "MY LADY,WHY ARE YOU CALLING ME
THAT? "Well, my Lady, it is only apporiate to address
you properly." What...well get to that later.
Just,please, don't call me that. You scared me to bloody death!"
"Sorry,about that
my La... Hermione! I didn't mean to startle you," The girl said
grinning brightly up at Hermione. Hermione looked down at the
girl.She only came about to her chest. "Wha..err...who
are you, and could you tell me where in Merlin's name am I?"
The girl widened her already wide doe eyes making her look
like a four-year old caught doing something they were not suppose to
be doing. Then she started to giggle,again. Normally,Hermione
would have scowled at her and demand to know what was going on,but
her laughter was contagious. Hermione started chuckling
too. "My name is Eolande,I am a sprite.And you are in my
Lady's
Realm.
A nearly running Severus Snape finally arrived at the front of the gargoyle.That lead into Dumbledore's office. He cradled Hermione gently in his arms.
"Pumpkin Pasties." Severus growled at the gargoyle. Albus just had to use these absurd names for passwords. Severus secretly thought he did it just to irk his nerves.
He quickly starting to ascend the stairs, as the statue began to twirl.
"ALBUS!!" Severus shouted.
He saw Dumbledore walking towards him dressed in deep purple pajamas, decked out with twinkling moons and stars.
"What is wrong,my boy?" Dumbledore asked, he saw Hermione in Severus' arms.
"What happened,Severus?" Dumbledore asked his twinkling blue eyes clouded with worry.
"I found her this way in the library.I tried to wake her,but to no avail.This book she is clutching.She refuses to release it. I have tried a number of spells, but nothing happened." Severus blurted out, clearly worried.As he looked down at Hermione.
"Sush,Severus, we'll find out exactly what happened. Place her down on this chair." Albus said, motioning the direction of the chair.
Albus studied Hermione for several minutes. Mumbling to himself, and groaning like muggle doctors.He bent down and examined the book she clutched, which really caused him to make noise.
After what seemed like ages,he finally straightened himself. He pointed his wand at the book and said, "Engorgio."
Severus raised an eyebrow. What did Albus think in an enlargment spell would do?
They were both silent for a few minutes, until Severus noticed the book beginning to swell and become quite large. In fact it was now so large Hermione could barely grasp the book.
"Very good." Albus muttered.
He reached out and spoke so softly, Severus had to lean in to hear, "Do not worry Hermione, I mean you nor the book any harm. I only wish to examine it and find out if you are well." Albus said in a fatherly tone.
That seemed to do the trick.The grip eased it's hold on the book. Allowing Dumbledore to take the book. He carefully handled the book. Examining the cover.
He ran his fingers over the front cover,his eyes scanning something with keen interest.
"Severus,come here."
Severus obliged,as he strode over to stand next to Dumbledore.
Albus spoke first. "Tell me,Severus,does this crest mean anything to you?" Albus asked him,peering over his half-moon shaped spectacles at Severus.
Severus gaze left Dumbledore's to rest on the book. 'The crest, how odd. It seems so familiar. Where have I seen it before?'
Severus's reached his hand out instinctively, and traced the lustrous colors that intertwined into each other on the crest.
A bright light flashed through his mind. He grimaced in pain as the head-wrenching agony passed through him. His hands flew to his temple's ,as they began to massage the pain.
"Severus, are you all right?" Dumbledore questioned him. Worry clearly shining in the depths of his eyes.
"I...don't know,Albus. When I touched the book, it was like a bright light just flashed through my head. And now there is this horrible pain, like you try to remember something you've forgotten."
Albus studied Severus through his half-lunar shaped glasses, before returing his gaze back to the book.
"I think I shall try to read what it contains," Albus said as he opened the book, and turned to the first page.
"Interesting, nothing here." Albus flipped through the empty pages, still there was nothing.
"Aparecium. Ah, there we go." Albus nodded his head as the words began to appear.
Those who seek,
what is not here
Take heed, for what awaits
Beneath
these pages
Only the one with the sight
May see, ye must
be granted premission
From The Laila and her King
You have
been warned
Beware of finding more than just poems
Beneath
here
"Very curious," Albus
mumbled.
"What is bloody curious during a time like this?"
"You see,Severus, this book is protecting something. Either Miss Granger was fortunate to be in it's favor, or she was must unfortunate to have ever found it," Albus paused before he continued, "Now I am guessing she was fortunate, since she is neither cursed nor dead."
"What the bloody hell are talking about Albus? SHE IS IN A DEAD SLUMBER!" Severus screeched as he advanced on Albus. He stopped mere inches from his face.
"Tell me, Albus. What must be done to awaken Miss Granger?Name any potion, and I shall brew it."
"Severus," Dumbledore said, looking him directly in the eye, "I do not think we can do anything but wait this out."
Albus lifted his head, still holding Severus's fallen gaze. "Severus, I do not recall a time when I have seen you so-disheveled for a student's welfare.
Severus took a deep breath before answering. "I feel responsible for her,Albus. She saved my life. The least I can do is watch over her," Severus spoke truthfully, from his heart.
Albus placed his hands on either side of Severus's shoulders. "Severus, you must not feel responsible for this. There are many paths we must go down and follow our destiny.This was Hermione's time.
As was your life being spared. I feel no mallace from this book, if that comforts you. For it is very old, ancient you might call it. Written or I should say narrated by my great,great,great,great,great,great,great,great,great Grandfather, Merlin."
"Your grandfather was Merlin?"
"Why yes, yes he was."
"Now Severus, going back to the book. I must tell you, I am very surprised you were not injured when you approached Miss Granger," Albus said, looking at Severus curiously, "You must play some special part in this, Severus."
"What do you mean by not being injured? What part would I play but the person finding her passed out in the library,and I have never seen that book before." Severus said as he nodded his head. Doing a mental checklist. As unsure of himself as he knew he sounded.
"Severus, the book would not have allowed you near Hermione if it did not recognize you."
"But.. ," Severus began to say but Albus interrupted him.
"And as for the book, not harming me. Miss Granger allowed me to remove it, and I am Merlin's gr... ," Ablus began but stopped from a groan from Severus, "grandson." He finished with a grin.
"So how can we remove the enchantment?" Severus questioned.
"Severus.. ," Albus began, but was interrupted by loud yelling and shouting.
Albus moved towards his door and opened it. Standing there was none other than a bleary-eyed Harry Potter and Ronald Weasley.