Disclaimer: I own nothing. Harry, Hedwig, Severus (as much as I love him), and everyone else, all belong to JKR and whoever else is in the long list of Harry Potter owners. Tidmag owns the basic plot as he/she (?) gave me the idea for this story. Also, this is another answer for Severitus' challenge. This story has no relation to my other story written partly in answer to Severitus' challenge because there is no Saerry (except for yours truly). I also do not own The Calling or their lyrics.
Summary: Fifth year and Harry finds himself changing. But are they for better or for worse? And what secret lurks behind these changes? A secret only Remus Lupin seems to know.
These Dreams-Saerry Snape-
* In a Life of Our Times *
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It was a day just like this
In a life of our times
Shrugging signs there's no chance for us
It's not mine to decide
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Harry made his way up from the dungeons to Gryffindor Tower. As he came through the portrait hole, Hermione looked up from her place by the fire and smiled. She asked, "How did it go?"
"Better than I expected."
Harry walked over to her and flopped down on the couch beside her. He looked at his wrists and muttered, "I don't know what I was thinking."
Hermione frowned and set her book aside then turned towards him. She laid one hand on his arm and said, "You were confused, Harry."
"A little too confused, don't you think, Herm? I did try to kill myself."
"But you didn't. That's what matters."
Harry smiled and said, "Only because of you."
Hermione blinked. "Me? What did I do?"
"For one thing, I can now talk to Snape without hating him and I'm hoping to do that same to Ron. Though if he still hates me, that might be a problem."
Hermione smiled secretively and said, "Oh, I think he'll be the one to apologize."
Harry arched an eyebrow and sat up. He asked, "Herm, what did you do?"
"Nothing I shouldn't have."
"Herm – "
"How about lunch? Lunch sounds good."
Harry shook his head and let Hermione pull him up from the couch. As they left Gryffindor Tower he growled, "I am going to get you to tell me what you did."
"Did when," asked Hermione innocently.
Harry smirked then shook his head. "Nothing, Herm. Nothing."
Hermione flashed him a bright smile and he laughed.
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As soon as Harry and Hermione got into the Great Hall, Ron ran up to them, his face flushed.
"Harry, I've been looking everywhere for you."
Harry's eyes narrowed suspiciously. "Why?"
"I wanted to apologize."
Harry smiled, his eyes brightening. Holding out his hand, he said, "I accept your apology."
Ron blinked. "That was fast."
Harry continued smiling and said, "Well, I've had a lot happen to me in the last few days." His eyes flicked to Hermione as he spoke and she half-smiled.
Ron grinned and grasped Harry's hand in his own.
"Friends?"
"Friends."
Hermione laughed suddenly and said, "You two are idiots!"
Harry frowned at her and Ron blinked at her then both shoved her playfully backwards.
"YOUR IT!"
Hermione looked shocked for a moment then shot off after the two, everyone in the Great Hall staring after them in disbelief.
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Outside the Hall, Lupin jumped back as Harry and Ron rushed past him, followed closely by Hermione. He watched them go and smiled to himself.
"It seems the trio is back together."
Still smiling he went into the Great Hall for lunch.
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Even when I was young
And the pressure was on
You always told me to do my thing
So what the hell went wrong
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