Never Had Forgotten
SSxHG
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 24 – When You're Gone
Hermione paced around number 12 Grimmauld Place. Her footsteps were wearing the rug on the sitting room floor. Luna placed her hand on the lioness's shoulder, "Mione' stop. That isn't going to help you."
"Ugh! Luna I can't keep doing this. I can work again. I don't need to confine myself here. Relina is born already and I already have my energy back. I don't want to sit here when I know everyone else is out there risking their lives."
"Don't worry Hermione, you'll get your chance."
"I know it's just, I want this war to end. I do not want Relina to grow up seeing death.
"She won't."
"How sure are you?"
"I'm very sure. I know this will end eventually. I have a feeling it will."
The two ladies sat watching Relina sleep peacefully. A smile crept upon Hermione's lips. This was her and Severus's little girl; her new reason to fight off the Dark Lord. As she watched the baby sleep green flames burst out from the fireplace. Hermione turned to see Ginny, Harry, Ron, Draco, and Remus return from their recent mission.
She cast a worried glance at Harry. He smiled a wide smile, "We did it. Mission successful."
"And it was all thanks to Ron," Ginny said laughing.
Luna and Hermione released a sigh.
Before asking them anything else more people arrived. One by one the order returned to Sirius's home except for one. Once again Severus Snape was the only one not present in the household. Trying not to worry anyone Hermione simply headed straight to the kitchen to help Molly prepare dinner.
Tonight could be their last dinner. It was like that every day. No one really knew when he or she would all be together so every night everyone including the order would eat at Grimmauld Place to celebrate their 'possible last meal' together. Hermione didn't mind. She preferred it this way. She loved seeing her family together even if it's because they didn't know when they would all be together again.
With a sigh Hermione turned to the muggle radio that was sitting beside the windowsill. As usual Arthur had found another interesting muggle device. Upon bringing it home to the Burrow he allowed Hermione to examine it. In an instant Hermione had told him exactly what it was. Since then Arthur had made sure almost every room of the Burrow and Grimmauld Place had a radio.
Hermione placed her fingers on the small knob turning the volume up. The sound of a piano playing filled the kitchen. Molly stood glancing at Hermione from time to time while Hermione busied herself with cutting and boiling potatoes.
I always needed time on my own
I never thought I'd need you there when I cried
And the days feel like years when I'm alone
And the bed where you lie
Is made up on your side
Hermione carefully placed the plates down on a pile. She took hold of all the other utensils and brought them out to the dining room table.
When you walk away
I count the steps that you take
Do you see how much I need you right now?
Her eyes met with Luna's.
When you're gone
The pieces of my heart,
I'm missing you
When you're gone
The face I came to know is missing too
When you're gone
The words I need to hear to always get me through the day
And make it ok
Luna wrapped her arms around Hermione, "I miss him," she sobbed.
I miss you
Together they walked back into the kitchen. Molly excused herself from the kitchen bringing out the food into the dining room. Luna and Hermione stayed together while tears fell from Hermione's eyes. Not a single word was uttered. The only thing that can be heard was the song playing on the radio.
When you're gone
The pieces of my heart are missing you
And When you're gone
The face I came to know is missing too
And When you're gone
The words I need to hear to always get me through the day
And make it ok
I miss you...
They let the song play on until it had reached the end. Once it was over Luna looked down to see Hermione sleeping. She prayed to Merlin that Severus was alright.
Luna apparated out the kitchen to bring Hermione to her room. As soon as she returned to the dining room Molly asked her where the lioness was.
"She's had a very long day. Let her rest."
For the time being, Luna took a seat beside Draco at the edge of the table. Her hand pulled Relina's carriage closer to her. She took a small bottle and placed it in between the tiny infant's hands. Luna smiled gently to Draco before indulging herself to some chicken. Despite the situation the order and everyone else laughed and conversed with one another as if it were a feast. For nobody knew that it could be their last.
Within hours as daybreak began to approach, the sound of feet shuffling about was all over the small flat.
"Quickly! Before he sees you!" the voice of one frantic Severus exclaimed.
Suddenly the door of his room flung open. Harry stood holding onto Relina ushering Hermione towards Severus.
"We have to get everyone else out of here now!" Harry yelled. Severus took the infant in his grasps while holding his wand out fear etched onto his face.
*End of Chapter*
I'm terribly sorry for the long delay. Well I'm back for now.
SS x HG