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Chapter 10

Severus stared at her increduously. "What do you mean you know who turned you?"

Hermione shrugged again, stepping outside into the street.

Severus narrowed his eyes at her. She had been shrugging a lot lately, and it was really getting on his nerves. "Hermione, look at me," he said while grabbing her hand.

She whipped her head around and growled. Her eyes were narrowed at him.

Realization dawned on her, and she gasped, shaking her head. "Sorry Sev, I don't know what had gotten into me.."

Severus pulled her in for a hug. Hermione relaxed into his touch. "Severus," she whispered.

Severus wrapped his arms around her even tighter. He didn't want to let her go. He didn't want to lose the comfort that he felt in her arms.

"Mia, everything will be fine. I promise. We'll get through this. Together, all right?"

Hermione looked up at him and nodded. "Yes Sev. Together."

Severus looked into her eyes. He could get lost in them. Leaning down, he captured her in a kiss. It was soft and sweet. Just right.

Hermione pulled away, a smile on her face. Putting her hand in his, she apparated them both to the gates of Hogwarts. "Let's go Sev," she said as she undid the enchantments opening the grates.

The two of them began to walk up towards the school, his soft hand safely in her cold one.

They made their way to the school. Hermione looked around at the school. Part of it was still a mess from the battle.

"Sev, the damage..." She whispered, unable to beleive her eyes. She couldn't remember much about the Final Battle, due to her transformation. But it was terrible that it was this bad.

Severus pulled her closer to him, "I know Mia. The damage is bad. This is only a fraction of the damage this war has caused."

"I know Sev, and to think it isn't over. That just, I can't even."

Severus chuckled. "The great Hermione Granger lost for words?"

She punched him lightly, "Don't tease Severus."

"Hermione!" She heard her name shouted. Turning, she saw Ron and Harry running towards her.

Severus held onto her hand tighter. He wasn't sure how she would react, or how they would react. He was ready for anything.

Hermione smiled at the boys. "Harry, Ron, hi!" She had missed her two best friends. It seemed the two of them were helping rebuild the castle.

The boys shout her strange looks when they saw she was holding hands with Severus.

Ron's face began to turn red. Harry looked paniced and began to think of ways to avoid the blow up that Ron was obviously going to start.

"Hermione, how are you?" Harry asked, forcing a smile.

Hermione smiled back. "I'm good. Things are a bit bumpy, but that's expected. But I'm okay." She said with a small glance to Severus.

Harry smiled. "I'm glad your safe. I've been worried about you. I wanted to owl you but I wasn't really sure of where you were. But now I see."

Hermione nodded, "I've been with Severus. I'm sure he wouldn't mind if you sent an owl every once and awhile, would you Sev?"

Severus pursed his lips. "I suppose I wouldn't mind."

Hermione smiled. "So how have you two been?"

At this, Ron couldn't hold back. "HOW ON EARTH CAN YOU TWO BE RELAXED RIGHT NOW? HERMIONE, WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU?"

Hermione looked hurt. "What do you mean Ron? I mean, I know I look different, but I'm still me." She gripped onto Severus' hand tighter.

Ron pointed at their joined hands. "THAT HERMIONE, YOU'RE HOLDING HANDS WITH THAT GREASY GIT!"

Hermione got angry, real fast. "Don't call him that Ronald!"

Harry just paled, "Ron, let it go."

Ron clenched his fists. "I CAN'T JUST LET THIS GO. SHE'S HOLDING HANDS WITH THAT BASTARD. HE'S SCUM. DEATHEATER SCUM. WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU!"

At this, Hermione shoved Severus behind her. She stood in front of him protectively, his fangs bared. She hissed at him.

Ron stumbled back a few steps, his face one of horror.

Hermione growled again, "If you ever insult Severus again, it will be the last thing you ever do."

Severus looked on in wonder. He had no idea Hermione would feel so protective of him. Yet here she was in front of him, growling in his defense. She would stand up for him, even in front of her friends.

Severus cracked a small smile. It was nice. This feeling. The thought that someone else cared about his well-being.

Harry placed his hand on Ron's shoulder. "Ron, leave them be. Hermione isn't stupid. She knows what she's doing, and I trust her."

Ron shrugged his shoulders, breaking free from Harry's grip. "Whatever," and he stormed away.

Harry watched Ron with a frown. He turned back to Hermione and Severus and saw that her face was full of sadness.

"Hermione," he began.

"Don't Harry. Just don't. He meant every word that he said." Her voice was harsh.

Golden eyes met green ones.

Hermione's expression softened. "I know you meant every word that you said too Harry."

Harry nodded. "I did. Hermione, I can't even imagine what you've been going through, but if Severus has been there for you, then I wish you the best of happiness. I know you're not stupid Hermione. I trust you and all of your choices."

Hermione flug herself at him, hugging him tightly.

Harry gasped in suprise, "Ugh, Hermione, too tight!" He struggled to get the words out.

Hermione stepped away. "Oops, sorry Harry. Still not used to how strong I am."

Harry smiled. "It's all right." He glanced a look at Snape and noticed that he was looking at him. Just looking. Without any judgement, or hatred, or anything. Just looking. Harry smiled once more. "So what are you two doing here?"

Severus rolled his eyes. "Well Hermione wanted to see the Headmaster. She appararently figured out who it was who turned her."

Harry nodded, "Right, let's go!" Harry began walking towards the Headmaster's office.

"Mr. Potter, did we invite you to join us?" Severus asked, his voice slightly fustrated.

Harry turned and smiled at them. "Well, no. But Hermione's my best friend. And even though she's changed, I'm still going to play an important role in her life." He turned around and continued down the hall.

"Besides," he shouted, "it wouldn't be as great of an adventure if the boy who saved you all wasn't there!"

Hermione hurried down the hallway, laughing. Severus looked on in amusement. Harry reallu did think he was the best around. Pompous little git..