Never Had Forgotten
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Summary - Forever recognized as the greatest witch of all time, Hermione Granger made a large sacrifice. Then one day Snape relives his precious and painful memories he forgotten when his daughter Relina prepares to graduate Hogwarts and marry Albus Severus Potter.
Chapter 13 – Revelation II
The flame began to die down as the tears fell from the porcelain cheeks of Relina Snape. Thick hands put a halt to stroking her hair. Her pink lips tucked in while she bit down on her lower lip. He did not say a word just as she refused to wail. Shaking feverishly Relina's thin shoulders drooped. She nodded her head begging him to continue with his story.
She never knew how much history her family had. The word 'family' didn't necessarily mean her father and her mother. It was more like everyone in her life, which included the Malfoys, Weasleys, the Potters, and Lupins. Yes their family had been friends, enemies, or just connected to one another since her father's generation to her mother's generation, and now to her generation. Having her father tell her all of this meant a great deal to her. So many memories, so much history and it all had to do with her family.
Relina thought of her father smiling though her tears fell. She was happy for him and she knew that he was happy as well even if he spent the last part of his lifetime without the woman he cared the most for. He had no regrets once he had bonded with her mum. For that she thanked her so much. Because of her, she was able to live a life of bliss and no regrets. But if anything, she did wish for one thing. Even though there were so many people in her life that were her family, just once she wished that she had a complete family which to her meant a father, her, and a loving mother.
Somehow though, Relina felt a deep sensation that let her know that she had indeed met her mother and continues feel her presence even if she could not see her physically.
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"It would be best if we spoke in private," Hermione whispered.
Before anyone could utter a single word Hermione had led the group to the room of requirement. They stared at her in amazement.
"Don't ask how I found this room or what it is. That's not the point."
With each step the tension grew. Severus watched his girl with caution. Was this really the right thing to do right now? Or ever? This could change everything they worked hard to avoid.
"It would be best if you take a seat," she said choosing her words carefully.
"Can you get to the point," Sirius said distrust evident in everyway.
"If you sit I will begin."
The grey eyes of Sirius Black showed no trace of excitement or thrill and so he sat down right away waiting for her to speak.
"What I'm about to tell you isn't something I really should be telling you. But I trust that you are mature enough to act accordingly."
Hermione drew in a deep breath and so her lips opened for her to begin. She muttered a spell pointing it at Alan. Within seconds his hair grew and the beautiful brownish color of his hair faded into a more resonating and enticing black. The shimmering green vanished and was replaced with dark strong eyes. Though his complexion was as pale as death his facial structure remained. Lily gasped raising her tiny hands to her mouth. The Marauders continued to stare eyes widening ever more.
"Snape!" James called standing up. Lily grasped the hem of his robe pulling him roughly back down to his seat.
"Hermione what's going on?" Lily asked.
"Neither of us ever asked for this. Severus and I hadn't planned for anything to ever happen like this. Not too long ago, I was working on a potion for my best friend to cure him from an anti-sleeping potion that his brothers used on him. That night I was very stressed and somehow I accidentally spilled the wrong ingredient in the cauldron. Severus, who was my potions professor at that time tried to help me but we ended up in your time. So in short, the Severus with me now and I are both from the future."
"I see… but that still doesn't explain what you said about us not living long enough," Remus said.
Her eerie silence gave them a definite answer that the topic regarding their lives was a serious matter.
"If I were to tell you, you will never be the same."
"What more can be the same now that you've told us that you're both from the future. To top it off we just found out that we've been secretly friends with Snivellus," Sirius said.
The clock ticked and Hermione had yet to explain herself. Taking it upon himself, Severus took the spotlight and dove right into the point. Each word he uttered brought mixed emotions. Tears formed on the eyes of the Marauders. Though the truth now revealed neither knew exactly what to say. Seeing the sad faces made Hermione's insides churn.
"Oh Severus," Lily whispered understanding the life he's been through when they had died.
To be a double agent must have been the most difficult decisions he's ever made, and it was all because of them. Wiping the tears from her eyes Lily shifted her gaze to the brunette teen standing beside the potions professor.
At least she was there for him now. Despite the actual age difference, Lily approved of Hermione. No one could possibly tame the snake any better than she could.
With one look of determination Lily took hold of Hermione's hands, "Promise me that after we die, you will stick by Severus for the rest of your life," she plead.
"You don't even have to say that Lily," she whispered seeing Severus stare at them with interest in their exchange of silent words.
The days passed with such quiet and distant emotions. No exchange of laughs or words were expressed. The wolf usually stayed in the dorm prepping for the next full moon to arrive. Gryffindor's quidditch ace practiced extra long hours until twilight approached.
The beautiful head girl of Gryffindor contained herself in the committee room planning events for the following occasions to come. Her green eyes not once ever met the hands of the grandfather clock that was consistently ticking every minute that passed.
Hermione smiled sadly as soon as she caught sight of the rowdy grey-eyed rebel who now stood tame in the middle of the divination classroom. Severus's squeezed her soft hand telling her to give them time. She nodded walking away with him when she said she had to go do something. He eyed her but said nothing. Reaching for her books and bag he kissed her good-bye, "I'll meet you at the great hall for supper. Go on, I'll take your stuff back to your room."
She nodded thankfully that he did not question her.
As soon as Severus was out of sight the brunette mustered all her energy and bravely walked into the empty divination classroom.
"Do you…do you think that there is a way to change the future?" his voice broke the silence.
She remained quiet trying to pick out words that could answer his without saying the wrong thing.
"I can't accept this, you know. I don't want to accept what will happen to us."
"Sirius…I never liked divination you know."
He looked up to her. Hermione fingered the small crystal ball that lay between her hands.
"Logic was all I really cared about. But you know, destiny isn't the only factor that leads our lives. As people, we have emotions and a brain. Therefore, its not always destiny that makes decisions on how we want our lives to be," she smiled picturing the one important thing in her life, "Severus and I aren't meant to be, but because we both chose each other we forged our own destiny."
Sirius watched her smile. He knew exactly what and who she was thinking of right now.
"You know, for once I actually understand you," he said returning to his rowdy self.
"If I fall in that veil, at least I know I did it in a noble way."
With that said and done Hermione looked to the darkening sky. If she could change the future, she would. Then again, wasn't she changing it now just simply by being in the past? For some reason, she had a great feeling about this. She didn't know when they would return to the future but she did know that for some reason it felt like she did the right thing by telling the Marauders the truth about their future.
*End of Chapter*
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A/N – Man college is soooo busy lol. Anyways I'm glad to be able to find time to update a chapter. I have this whole weekend so hopefully I'll be able to update a chapter again. Jolly good my fellow HP Fanatics! Lol jkjk I literally drank a lot of hot chocolate with 2 shots of espresso so don't mind my hyperness.