Chapter 10-Please

Harry was insane. I had thought it many times before but now I had proof. He intentionally led me to my room, tucked me into bed and then maybe fifteen minutes later, the door opened and Severus Snape walked in. He was completely silent and sat down on the edge of my bed, staring at me. I hid under my covers.

"Well I see you really aren't a Gryffindor. Surely you wouldn't be hiding if you were." He said in that wonderful voice of his. It could still send shivers down my spine. Merlin, what was wrong with me?

"I'm not hiding. I'm merely avoiding confrontation." I replied snappishly. What was he doing here anyway? He knew-

"You weren't born until the eighties. So in your time I would be twenty years older than you." He stated suddenly, sounding curious.

"Yes, I believe you've just turned fifty." I said somewhat reluctantly.

"And you don't really like me."

"Nope."

He let out a bitter laugh, "So this was pay back? Because I was mean to you? Cruel even?"

I sat up, outraged, "Of course not! I couldn't be bothered with revenge. I got over all that. I'm not nearly seductive enough to try and seduce you purely for ulterior motives."

"So you do admit you seduced me?" He urged leaning towards me.

"You- You kissed me first!" I argued. He was impossible! How could I have been the one to seduce him!

"Because you made me chase you. It sounds like seduction, Miss Granger."

I flinched away from him and heard his bitter chuckle again.

"So you're over it? I think not. You may not have consciously decided for revenge but you got it. Potter explained everything to me. He said you were so cold hearted to toy with me. I said if you can stab someone to death you can sure as hell break someone's heart." Severus' eyes went dark, if that was possible and he glared at me with hurt.

"He told you everything?" I said in horror.

"Yes, it's not as if you would have. I see now why my parent's death hurt you so deeply. You killed your own parents." His voice was harsh, much like his older self would be. I was horrified. I had caused all this. Every last bit.

"I didn't toy with you. I fell in love with you."

I wished I hadn't said it. I didn't need him to rip my heart any more than he already had.

"I know." He said, sounding like my Severus, not the cruel imposter. "You're leaving in three weeks. To go home, to my older self."

To his older self? What was he going on about? "Severus-

"Don't. You knew you were leaving and you have for three months. I don't know what I'll be like there but here and right now I love you."

My heart warmed and soared hearing those words for the first time. I didn't realize how much I doubted his feelings.

"That's why I'm going to ask you for something before you leave."

He pulled something out of his pocket, in a blue velvet case. My heart stopped dead.

"I know what you're thinking Hermione. There isn't any way this could happen, but I spoke with the Headmaster. It would take thirty minutes for you to marry me. I want this. I want to know that you loved me and remember you when you're gone. I've known for a long time you were going to leave me. I just didn't know why."

He opened the case and extended it to me. It was gorgeous of course. He knew me so well. It was just a diamond and silver band, but I loved it instantly. He took it out and reached for my left hand. I saw it was shaking. He slid it onto my finger, and looked up to me.

"Say you'll marry me before you leave. I won't see you again for twenty years Hermione. That's a lifetime."

My throat closed at the thought of waiting that long for him. "Hermione-

"Yes. If you'll have me I'll marry you, Severus." I said firmly. I knew I wouldn't regret it.

I was in shock I was sure but then next thing I knew I was being kissed like I'd never been kissed before.

Present Day 1997

Severus Snape was in the company of Minerva McGonagall when the hit him. He dropped the tea cup he'd been holding and clutched at his head, the images too vivid.

"Severus? What's wrong?" Minerva asked worriedly. Severus hadn't ever lost control like this in her presence. He was always the man of control. He hardly ever showed any emotion besides sarcasm and anger around anyone. This obvious pain and maybe shock was most unexpected.

"My stupidity is what's wrong." He muttered relaxing in his seat as the onslaught of memories ceased.

Minerva glared at him, "Out with it."

There wasn't any need because a silver band materialized on his left hand, secured on his finger. Minerva gasped with understanding.

"Yes, it seems I've bloody well married her."

There was a tense silence until Minerva had the audacity to burst into laughter.

"That's quite enough, Minerva. Remus spoke today. He said, 'She seemed happier then.'" Severus said, turning the subject. He would think about it all later, alone.

"That's wonderful news; it's been months since he returned." She said with a smiled. She was really happy about the news.

"Any news on Sirius?" she asked finally. Severus shook his head, "No, he was dead for what two and half years? It will take more than two weeks. I hope those foolish Gryffindors are happy, meddling in everything."

Severus was in reality, terrified. Sure, people were returning from the dead, but what if the reverse started to happen? Or what if Voldemort returned? A shudder went down his spine.

"I'll be taking care of both Black and Remus. Poppy is assisting us as best she can. We haven't contacted St. Mungos. Who knows if all the people returning to life will appear at Hogwarts, Minerva? That's what we need to worry about."

Minerva heard him loud and clear. Everyone was worried.

Miles away in a long abandoned warehouse a woman jolted back to life with an agonized scream.

Past 1977

Harry was happy for me, though he kind of turned green when I told him he would have to be there for the wedding. It was so bizarre to think about. I was getting married to Severus! In just a few short minutes some ministry official would marry us. Severus told me it was a straightforward ceremony. We chose not to write our own vows, if only for time's sake. No one was there to hear them anyway. Only Albus, Minerva, Harry and Remus would be present. I'd debated on Lily and James and maybe Sirius, but I felt that I was undeserving. Why should Harry's parents be there for my wedding and not there sons? It didn't seem fair and I was sure it would hurt Harry. So I didn't tell them about getting married and I wore a glamour on my ring. I assumed they would understand, though I wasn't really that close with either of them. Sirius was the only one besides Remus I'd actually had two conversations with.

The ceremony was easy. A simple recitation of three sentences and the famous 'I do.' Severus wasn't planning on kissing me, but I dragged him into one with a smirk.

"Muggleborn honey." I said with a smile, happiness pouring out of me. Severus didn't seem to mind and returned the kiss. I could picture Harry and Remus shifting uncomfortably. Remus hadn't spoken to me for a very long time. I was leaving in a week. Albus said the potion was ready now, but I couldn't leave yet. I needed more time and I told Harry so.

Later back in our room, Severus had gone to sign paper work, Harry hugged me tightly.

"You're a married woman." He muttered in disbelief. I couldn't really believe it myself. I hadn't been able to look Harry directly in the eye since Bellatrix spoke to me. I couldn't. My good mood evaporated.

"We're going home." I whispered softly. Harry stiffened. "Yes."

"I don't really want to." That was a lie. I just wanted Severus to come with me for everyone to be alive again. Ron the most along with Remus.

"I know, but there isn't any choice we can't risk changing too much or we'll have even less to look forward to later on. We'll have to relive Voldemort. That's not what I want."

I said nothing. We might have already changed things too much. Harry left me then, probably expecting Severus to come back soon. I smiled at the thought.

Harry's pov

Hermione was happy, I could see that, but I was beyond mad. I was hiding it better than ever. She was keeping something from me again and I could only assume it had something to do with Bella.

I found her in her usual place. She wasn't eating or studying this time. She was just alone. There was something different about her.

"Harry." She said but it didn't sound like her. It was gentle. I flinched away from her. I knew this as a mistake.

"I don't want anything from you, just listen!" she snapped, sounding more like I had become used to. I didn't like the soft sentimental Bella any more than the mean bitchy one.

"I know you're leaving, I don't know where you're going, but I won't ever see you again."

I nodded, feeling a spark of confusion. She leaned towards me. "You have no idea how much I care for you. No idea. Do you know what it feels like to know that you hated me so deeply and I won't be able to change it? I'm not stupid Harry; I know I've wronged you horribly. I can't ever fix it. I just want you to know I would if I could."

Her eyes narrowed and her face closed off, "Now go get some sleep, you look exhausted. It's been fun Harry."

And she left.

My mind was racing, trying to understand exactly what she just told me. Cared for me? How was-

Because she isn't a death eater yet and she has a heart…for now. I shook off the feeling of loss and headed for the court yard. Hermione was probably with Snape and I certainly didn't want to be there for that.

Hermione's pov

Severus was in a better mood than I was when returned. He showered my face in kisses before pulling me into his lap.

"I won't see you again after tonight." He said casually. I froze in his arms, "What?"

"I don't want to see you again before you leave. I think you should leave tomorrow actually." He continued in a calm voice. I could only stare at him wordlessly.

"Why?" I whispered eventually against the hurt.

"I don't want to say goodbye twice. I'll leave you tonight and you'll leave in the morning. I'll wait twenty years and you'll wait five minutes."

He sounded bitter.

"If you didn't-

"But I do think it's worth the wait, Hermione, I'm just not happy about it. I love you, strangely, but I'm going to be alone for a long time. At least Albus will keep me company and so will the Dark Lord. I'm happy you won't be here for that."

I'd forgotten all about his life outside of what he was to me. He was a death eater. A good one at that.

"Okay, Severus. Okay."

How could I refuse him anything when he was willing to wait a lifetime for me?

He stayed with me for a few more hours, he even held my hand. He was polite and formal. He wasn't my Severus.

"Severus! Will you stop wearing that ugly mask! I'm not gone yet!" I snapped suddenly and he smiled cruelly.

"Just practicing, Mione." He said, using my nick name. I smiled and pulled him in for a kiss. He surprised me by avoiding it.

"I don't think I could leave if you-

I understood and cut him off with a deep kiss. It was our wedding night after all.

A/N: I got really bored and typed another chapter. It's shorter than I hoped but I'm happy with how it turned out. It also changes POV alot, I hope that didnt bother anyone. Reviews!