Disclaimer: Everything Harry Potter related belongs to J.K. Rowling, the plot, however, is mine. A/N:I've decided to continue the story, so enjoy!

Back in Black Chapter 2

Severus Snape was dressed in all black. He had his wand at his side incase he ran into any trouble, as he was in Knockturn Alley. He had almost started to feel relaxed when he was given a fright by something 'correction: someone' walking quickly past. 'That face. . .,it looked so familiar. . .' So he strode off after the figure. He was shocked by what met his eyes upon arriving inside the building he had followed the person into. Hermione Granger had just swallowed a potion from a tiny vial. "Miss. . .Miss Ganger?!" He asked, stupified. She was about to open her mouth in response when her eyes rolled back and she fell to the floor.

'So this is dying. . . Who would have thought it would feel so much like laying in a comfortable bed, having a wonderful dream. . .' Except her dream was slowly turning from wonderful to horrific, as the stern face of a certain potion's master was growing more and more clear. "Great, I died and went to hell. . ." "Hogwarts, actually, Miss Granger." Said a shaky, angry voice. At this Hermione woke with a start. "Prof. . .Proffesor Snape?!" Hermione gasped. "But I'm supposed to be. . . to be. . ." "Dead?" He retorted icily. "Well, yes." She said quietly. Snape was about to say something else just as Albus Dumbledore walked into the infirmy. "Good afternoon, Severus. If you will please excuse Hermione and myself?" Snape shot Dumbledore a nasty glare but knew better than to go against the Headmaster's wishes. So he left, robes billowing behind him. Dumbledore now turned his attention to the mass of black robes and pale flesh that was Hermione. She was looking everywhere but his eyes. "I suppose that you would like to know why you are still here with us, Miss Granger?" Hermione gave a small nod. "Very well then. Last evening I had Severus working on a new potion he has been developing for me to help with cases of depression in the students. It is called No Muerte and acts as an antidote to the suicide drought that you consumed. It is very fortunate indeed that Severus was working on the potion just as it was needed." Dumbledore said, giving her a sad smile. "I am afraid, my dear, that I cannot let you leave Hogwarts in your condition, as we cannot risk losing one the most intellegent witches the world has to offer. I will speak to you again tomorrow in my office, say around 10 o'clock? That is if you will consent to come?" Then he rose and left, leaving Hermione to her own bewildered thoughts. So she was still alive. 'DAMNIT ALL AGAIN!' She thought bitterly. 'Why did I have to come here? Why wouldn't you let me die? And why, oh why. Was SNAPE the one that came to 'my rescue'?!' Hermione felt a single tear roll down her cheek as her head hit the pillow again. 'Why me?'

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