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It had been about two weeks since Hermione and Severus had spoke, let alone e seen each other. Severus made sure to lock himself away in the dungeons while Hermione spent most of her times in her private rooms.

Hermione had talked to Dumbledore and since she was in her 7thyear and had taken advanced potions in her fifth and sixth year there was no need for her to continue. Relief spread through Hermione.

The clock had just struck midnight and Hermione was hungry. She had skipped dinner fearing that Severus would be at the head table, she knew it was silly that she tried everything in her power to avoid him, but she just couldn't handle the fact that their relationship was ruined and they were never going to be together again.

She quietly opened her door and tiptoed down to the kitchens. She was in dire need for some food.

"Lumus." She whispered. The tip of her wand glowing a bright blue.

She just reached the bottom of the third flight of stairs and turned the corner, when she collided with something hard and fell to the ground; the object falling down with her.

"Damn." She cursed rubbing her head, the wind still knocked out of her.

Severus froze when he realized who it was. The one girl he loved with all his heart, but hated for what she did to it.

He got up quickly. Dusting off his robes.

"Miss Granger! Merlin's beard! Watch where you're going!"

Hermione went green and couldn't move. She knew that voice all to well.

"100 points from Gryffindor, 25 for being out past curfew, 25 for not watching were you are going, 25 for not responding to a professor when he is talking to you…." He crouched down and grabbed a hold of her hand and yanked her up.

"….and another 25 just because I can! Off to bed Granger." He said in a nasty tone.

Before Hermione could even muster up the words to respond he was gone.

She stood there for about five minutes before angry tears boil up in her eyes and adrenaline filled her body. Her hunger forgotten she took off down to the dungeons.

Without even knocking she barged into the class room, the slamming of the door against the wall echoing throughout the dungeons.

"YOU BLOODY FUCKING BASTERED!" She screamed.

Snape had to admit he was in pure shock when she flew through the dungeon door.

"75 points from Gryffindor for inappropriate language toward a teacher!" Snape said still not taking his eyes off his book.

"Take all the bloody points away for all I fucking care, it isn't going to affect me at all you over grown bat."

"And do you think Miss Granger, that your immature insults will affect me either?" Severus replied back dryly.

"Don't you dare talk to me about being immature when you are the one taking away house points for no bloody reason?"

"I had a perfect reason, your attitude and language towards me is very disrespectful. You may be an insufferable know-it-all, but you will not win this battle Miss Granger!"

When Hermione didn't respond Severus finally looked up from his book.

She was standing there chewing on her bottom lip. He could tell that she was trying to keep the tears from falling but it wasn't working. Two tears started making their way down on both sides of her cheeks.

"Miss Granger, if you are going to cry over something so little than I would suggest leaving. I don't have time for stupid teenage hormones."

The sound of two metal things hit the floor. Hermione and Severus both looked down to see their rings laying on the floor.

Hermione looked up and their eyes met once again. The first time in two weeks.

"I'll leave, I don't know why I even came down here, I am sorry." And with that Hermione walked out the doors before Severus could get another word in.

Hermione wasn't going back to bed, she was bothered. He was acting like nothing had ever happened between them and if he had been her teacher and she his student the whole time. There rings had fallen off, to make things even worse. Everything was falling apart their relationship, and their hearts, everything.

She made her way up to the Astronomy tower where she would be able to get some fresh air and think. She sat down on the ledge and looked up at the stars. She looked up and saw the full moon. She was immediately reminded of her past love, Remus Lupin, and that thought led to her and Severus. Millions of tears came from her eyes.

"IT'S ALWAYS THE SAME ENDING!" She cried punching the wall as hard as she could next to her.

Blood was pouring from her broken fingers, but she didn't care. She would take all the pain in the world if it could just take the feeling she had in her heart away. Hermione was becoming a desperate wreck.

She jumped when she heard Severus speak.

"It doesn't have to be the same ending, let me make it your happily ever after."

Hermione looked at him but then turned and continued looking out into the sky.

Severus walked over to her and sat down next to her, taking her injured hand into his lap. He placed both of his hands over her bloody and broken one and began to recite a healing spell.

Hermione felt a warming sensation start in her hand and work its way up her arm. When she looked down at her hand it was completely healed, Severus entwined their fingers together.

Hermione looked up into his black orbs. They shone with love and care, but she could still see the hurt and pain mixed in.

Severus brought up one of his hands and gently brushed his fingers against her cheek bone.

Her eyes fluttered shut; she had missed him so much. However, that was for just a second.

She stood up quickly and started walking towards the stair case.

"Thanks." She mumbled.

"You're just going to walk away like that?" Severus asked frustrated.

Hermione stopped but didn't turn around. After about a second she continued walking towards the stair case.

"DAMNIT HERMIONE!" Severus yelled. "What do you want from me?" He stood up about to walk after her but didn't.

Hermione stopped again but this time she turned around and looked at him.

"Nothing." She simply stated.

"Stop playing this stupid game Hermione. My heart can't take it anymore, and by the looks of it yours can't either!"

Severus walked up to her and grabbed her hands.

"Look into my eyes! I love you and I want to be with you more than anything, but I can't be with you unless you want it. This is our last chance Hermione; I don't think my heart can take another rejection from you…"

Hermione looked into Severus eyes. She had never seen them shine so brightly with hope and love. She couldn't do this to the man that stood before her anymore.

She gently reached into her pocked and pulled out her ring. Severus watched her do so. His heart was pounding like an African drum.

She grabbed a hold of his both his hands and stood on her tip toes. She locked her lips with his in soft chase kiss.

She pulled away from both her lock on Severus lips and hands.

"I am so sorry Severus…."

He looked at her confused and then looked down at his hand. He opened it up and their laid the ring he had given Hermione.

When he looked up she was gone…..

TBC…..