CHAPTER 14

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Harry and Ron burst into the hospital wing and headed straight for Dumbledore and Snape.

'We've got it! We know how to wake them up!'

Harry handed Dumbledore the 'Muggle Fairy Tales' book, and Ron gave Snape a page of notes written in what he recognised as Hermione's handwriting.

'Was Snow White poisoned by the draught Of Living Death?' Snape read aloud from the notes. Dumbledore turned to the pages containing the story of Snow White. He read aloud

'The Prince leant over Snow White and kissed her gently. Slowly, Snow White's eyes opened...'

'The way to wake someone from the Draught' Snape read 'Is for someone who loves them to kiss them.'

Harry swore that Snape blushed as he read this.

'Do you know' Dumbledore said 'I think Miss Granger may have had a point. It's certainly worth a try. All we have to do is find someone who loves them.'

Ron cleared his throat. 'Er, I think I'll try to wake up Hermione.' He turned to Harry. 'You were right, it's about time she knew how I feel.'

He walked over to Hermione and pulled the curtains around her bed. Harry, Dumbledore and Snape waited expectantly. After a minute or two Ron stuck his head around the curtain.

'Er, I think it worked.' He blushed violently. 'She's waking up.'

'Excellent!' exclaimed Dumbledore. 'Harry, I think we should go and see how the patient is. I think we can leave it to Professor Snape to deal with Professor Moss.'

He winked at Snape, and lead Harry away.

Snape stood up and walked to the head of the bed.

'Ana...'

Something in Anastasia stirred. She could hear Severus speaking again. She strained to hear him...

'Ana' he said 'I'm sorry'

She could hear him clearly now.

'I should have believed you.' She could hear him say. 'I should have known that you wouldn't have done something as cruel as that. You're a beautiful person Ana, far too good for somebody like me, but I want you to know something...'

She felt his lips brush against hers.

'I love you, Anastasia Moss.'

She felt herself start to wake. Her eyes were opening. She blinked, and focused on the figure standing above her.

'I love you too, Severus Snape.'



THE END