Anti-ligiation charm: See chapter 1

A/N: Thanks everyone for the reviews. Well, I think I best start explaining myself since it seems like many people are having a problem with Snape's sudden admission of love and Ron becoming an abusive husband. Well first things first Snape's admission was done under complete stress of the sitution at hand. I didn't know if I was able to convey that through the dialogue as I liked to. He said what he said to alleviate the pressure that was placed both on himself and Hermione. On whether or not the feelings were true you will just have wait and see. As for Ron I know he's out of character in both his attitude and actions my intent for his character in this story to be a stark contrast to Severus. His murderous intention came out in somewhat of a flurry when I was right it. I was in a real intense mood and wanted the scene to reflect that. Well that my little spurt on the notion that have come to my attention. Well please do continue to review if you want me to continue and the input given will be greatly received.

Chapter 7: Minos and the Second Ring

As Severus dragged Hermione into the second ring, they came to face huge demon standing towering over them behind a judge-like stand.

"Ah, Severus Snape. Let me see. Let me see." The demon said as he started flipping through a great big red book in front of him. "I believe it is not your time to be here yet. So what tragedy has left you to me for I could use a good companion in my judgments."

"You must be Minos." Hermione spoke up. As she stepped out from behind Snape.

"Ah, the young child knows who I am. Well, well, Miss Granger..." He said once again as he flipped through his book. "I don't believe you belong here at all my dear. So I recommend you drop that sorry excuse for a man here and let me deal with him and continue you're way on to Purgatory."

"I don't think so." Snape finally spoke up. "Wherever she is going I will follow."

"Brave, eh? Wish to protect this slut of child? Maybe I should cast you both to the nine ring right now and allow you two a seat next to Ugolino. Hmmm...Maybe an eternity eating the flesh off your slut's neck will give a better idea that to speak up to me. I might have just let you stay here and serve me, but now. I believe I will have to make my judgment a bit more harsh." At the words of Minos calling Hermione a slut Severus blood began to boil. Just as he was starting to open his mouth and lash out in a verbal tort to Minos, Hermione slipped her hand into his and he stopped.

"Minos, we are but simple visitors at this current time. You may have your bidding when we our times have come." Hermione spoke.

"My bidding, eh? What if I wish to have my bidding with you right now? I think I just might and make that one" He said as he pointed to Severus "watch. Yes, I haven't had the company of a slut in ages I think I just might do that." Minos said as he stepped out from behind the podium and took several steps towards Hermione.

"Minos stop." A voice boomed in the background. "I have my plans for these two. You will let them pass."

"Yes, master." Minos replied in a sorry tone as puppy who just stuck his tail between his legs. "You two," he said as he looked over to Severus and Hermione. "may pass to the second ring."

Hermione and Professor Snape didn't wait for another word to come from the demons mouth as they walked quickly to the gate behind him to the true entrance to the second ring.

"Master, why must you take away my fun. The slut would have been quite good right now." Minos asked to the sky above him as Hermione and Severus walked through.

"I have my plans for them. Once I am done you will have your slut and I will have my disciple."

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The ring that lied behind the gate was like a world of the romantic Victorian ages, but with a sly twist to the nature of it.

"My god, Professor it's the world's greatest lovers. What are they doing here?"

"Lust is a sin, Miss Granger. One of the seven deadly sins if I remember correctly."

"Are we to assume that every set of lover are lustful?"

"Not really, just that lust was far greater for these people that for the standard lovers." Hermione started to walk around in the crowd of lovers with Professor Snape directly following behind her.

"I think that Romeo and Juliet over there." Hermione said as she walked up to Juliet. "Are you Juliet?" She asked.

"Yes." The young lady spoke to Hermione. "And you are?"

"I'm Hermione Granger."

"Are you new to this ring? I see the man behind you is he your lover?"

"No, I am not." Professor Snape responded in a cold tone. Hermione at the sound of him turned to look at him with a very hurt look on her face.

"I see. So you don't believe that love is more important than all else. Then why follow the lady wherever she walks?"

"I'm just trying to make sure she doesn't get hurt."

"Lier. You don't lie well at all. I see how you look at her."

"So was this worth dying for? To spend the rest of eternity in hell for several months of love and sex."

"It's worth a lot more than that." Juliet responded. "I would die over a thousand times in order to be with my love. I see him now and know that everything was worth the pain and suffering currently done onto me. I would do it all over again in the same fashion." Juliet said as she looked onto Hermione. "My dear, Hermione, listen to me. Love is worth everything even one's own life and eternal damnation. Don't forget that. This man will learn that soon. He may be acting in this fashion now but once he realizes you are gone, he will lose his mind in order to get you back. Trust me on this." Juliet said as she outstretched her hand to Hermione's face. "He will see..." Juliet's voice stretched out as she disappeared in front of Hermione.

"Miss Granger, I think we need to move on to the next ring."

"Professor, you never answered my question earlier. Was what you said in the boat just to make him stop or was there something more to it?"

"Miss Gran...Hermione. I don't believe the appropriate to discuss in our current position. You are my student and I cannot allow myself no matter what feelings that I have or not have come between that relationship. So I ask that you not bring up this subject again." Hermione just nodded with a feeling of hurt building up in her chest.

Why am I feeling like this? There is no reason. He is my professor and I am his student. I mean I feared him in my younger years and what makes me believe that he would have anything to do with me. Hermione sighed as she slowly moved forward toward the emptying ring in front her. She heard Juliet's voice echo to her just to wait and see what shall happen as the tears moved down her face. Professor Snape didn't notice the tears as he moved along behind her.

A/N: Thanks for the reviews once again. I have to apologize that I haven't been able to update any sooner. I've started a new job and am currently in classes working my brains out. I hope this chapter is up to par of my others. Please read and review.