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Chapter 11: Finding Potter

Time…

Hermione was studiously making their plans to disrupt the Dark Lords return. Hunched over her books in a most awkward position one arm wrapped around the book she was reading and the other moving furiously across parchment line after line going down the page. Determination etched across her brow at solving the riddle once known as Tom. Thoughts of Severus would randomly surface in the forefront of her mind causing tears to stream down her face. It had been nearly 14 hours since his departure and worry was growing thicker every minute that past.

Hermione had occasionally noticed George grieving over the unconscious bodies of Ron and Arthur and then suddenly the sobbing had ceased. She had found nothing in the tome's that could save Ron or Arthur yet but she knew it was only a matter of time. In all actuality no one really knew what would happen to Ron, Arthur or Draco because the ritual had never been performed. Deciding a break from the books was needed for a moment to check on George. Only to find that he had fallen asleep while hunched up against the wall not far from his father.

After casting a quick warming spell and cushioning charm over George her thoughts immediately went to Severus. Was he able to find Harry? Had he been captured? How did he know where to begin looking? Quickly remembering who exactly she was worrying about she let a small laugh escape her throat. Realizing rather quickly she was acting like a silly school girl and that Severus was far more advanced in his spying capabilities than anyone else in the wizarding world. Allowing her mind to forget her current situation and remember just a few days ago she was standing in her kitchen in what was probably the most erotic moment of her life.

She could still feel the caress of his breath against her skin, his intoxicating scent that made her senses become inflamed and that most delectable voice vibrating through her entire body. She wanted that moment again and if there was a choice now would be preferable! Severus had made her feel desired. There was no doubt about that in any way. No one had ever made her feel desired or wanted in such an intense way before that moment. The need she felt for Severus was unlike anything she had ever experienced. She wanted him but not just sexually but emotionally. She knew she loved him the moment she saved his life in that shack.

Someone once told her there would be very few moments of blinding life altering experiences in your life and until you take a step back to really watch you will never see them for what they really are. After taking a step back tonight and really looking at Severus's actions towards her she knew he loved her and she knew without a shadow of a doubt that she loved him. She was ready to spend the remainder of her days by his side anywhere in the world. With a smile gracing her lips she finally knew her place and like a light bulb going on she finally had a plan!

"Nothing like a good tangent to bring me back to action!" She said aloud. She cast a quick enervate at George.

"Get up! I know how to save Arthur and Ron! We have to get this ready before Severus returns with Harry!" Shouting loud enough to wake the dead. She could face the world now knowing that her love was out there somewhere attempting to save it.

Meanwhile…..

Severus was leaning against the wall of the abandoned building adjacent to the so called ministry hideout. He had cast his glamour's and notice me not spells prior to his arrival in hopes that Harry would recognize him once he had surfaced and removed the notice me not spell. After standing in the same spot for what seemed like hours Severus finally noticed movement in the abandoned building.

A team of Auror's began to pour out the front door. Harry's partner surfaced talking to someone behind him but no one surfaced. Severus realized that Harry must be using his invisibility cloak to remain anonymous to the people in the city. Worldwide notoriety doesn't seem to fair well when being an Auror on an investigation. He quickly removed his notice me not spell and began to approach Harry's partner.

"Jeffery Parson's funny seeing you here…." Severus drawled and watched the man's reaction. Jeffery was a bit taken back at this strange man's brazen behavior and was shocked to see he knew his name.

"I'm sorry sir but do I know you?" Jeffery said in a confused tone.

"Yes I do believe you do but I'm more interested in the man behind you under the invisibility cloak." He loved being the ominous one this round. He heard a small intake of breath and knew that Harry recognized him. He watched Jeffery's left shoulder lean back and could hear Harry's whispers instructing him to return back to the building with Severus.

"Please follow me sir." Jeffery turned and walked straight back into the building with Severus a few steps behind. He led him into a hallway and into what seemed to be a dilapidated conference room and instructed him to sit down. Severus sat and watched Harry emerge out from under his cloak once the door to the room had been shut behind Jeffery.

"Professor I nearly didn't recognize you in that glamour. How long have you been free?" Harry said with a shocked tone.

Severus removed his glamour's and smirked at Harry. "Less than twenty four hours Potter. Hermione and George saved me from Arthur and Ron. Have you found Draco yet? Or should I say has Draco approached you?"

Harry obviously confused sitting across from Severus with his mouth agape and eyes bulging out of his head. Arthur? Ron? "I'm sorry professor did you say Arthur and Ron?"

"Yes I do believe that I did not stutter boy!"

"I'm s-s-sorry Sir. No I have not seen Draco however, I must admit, I have not been looking for him I have been looking for you…and yet…you found me first. Not much of an Auror am I?" He bowed his head for a moment overcome for a moment wiping away the tears that streamed down his face. Arthur and Ron were alive. Thank Merlin!

"No need for water works Potter there are more important issues about to arise. I have much to explain." Severus began explaining in great detail about his meeting with Utet and about Hermione and George. He stressed the importance that Harry was to come with him and return to the pyramids. He watched the boy crumble in front of him and couldn't understand why all of this was such a great shock. After all he did warn him of some of the events that would take place. Becoming frustrated he pulled the note from Utet's out of his pocket and handed it to Harry.

"Tell your Auror's that this is where Draco will be expecting Utet to arrive. They must apprehend Draco and not kill him because it is possible that Draco is not himself. Are you listening to anything that I am saying Potter!?"

Harry had his hands pulled up over his face with his elbows on the table. He slowly looked up at Severus. Everything seemed to be crashing down on him all at once. Another war, Hermione was in danger, Ron and Arthur were alive, he had broken Ginny's heart and above all he was once again at the center of a plot that would put everyone else's lives in danger.

"Yes Professor I heard what you said. Jeffery!" Fear consumed his voice.

The door opened quickly and Jeffery stumbled back upon seeing Severus Snape sitting across from Harry.

"H..Ha.." He cleared his throat…"Yes Harry." Straightening his back up more so than before and trying to recover from his surprise stumble.

"I need you to round up as many Auror's as possible and discretely surround this address tomorrow at noon." Harry handed him the paper and stared back across the table at Severus. "I have to escort Professor Snape back to the pyramids to investigate another lead. I hope to be back before noon. If I do not return follow through with my orders. You will be shocked when you see the man in question but do not be surprised when I tell you that your suspect is no other than Draco Malfoy."

"Harry…Draco Malfoy is dead." Jeffery said in a solemn tone.

"No Jeffery he is not. He has been plotting to bring back Voldemort since prior to the Battle at Hogwarts. It is of the utmost importance that Draco is not harmed and that you are not seen. Do you understand me Jeffery?"

"Yes sir." Jeffery left the room and could be heard immediately barking orders at the other Auror's.

"Professor Snape is…..Hermione ok?" His brow creased with worry.

"Miss Granger is fine Potter but most likely is impatiently waiting our return."

"She's expecting both of us?"

"I told her I would be returning with you and she has been devising a plan in my absence to keep you safe. Come I have been gone entirely too long. We must leave now. Can we apparate from inside this building?"

"Yes but where….."

Harry was cut off when Severus grabbed his arm and apparated them inside of the pyramid. He held harry by the elbow and walked steadily to the room were Hermione had been. Severus entered the room only to see Hermione and George hovering over a cauldron in the middle of the floor.

Hermione and George were so engrossed in the potion they were brewing that they never noticed the wards shift. So to say they were a bit surprised by the towering men standing above them would be quite the understatement. Hermione beamed at Severus with excitement shining in her eyes. Giving the stirring rod to George with a stern look she stood and wrapped her arms around Severus' waist, sinking her head into his chest as deeply as she could.

Severus gladly accepted her embrace. He laid his chin upon her head and wrapped his arms tightly around her back. Whispering ever so gently for only her to hear; "I told you I would return." Kissing the top of her head and pulling her back to stare into her eyes. Those few seconds seemed to last an eternity. Raising his hand up to brush the tear from her cheek and bringing his hand on around the side of her neck, he silkily sunk his long fingers through her hair and pulled her head closer to his and began passionately kissing her as if it were never going to happen again.

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