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Thank you Corazon for betaing!
Hidden Truths
Chapter 5
"Ms. Granger?" Severus couldn't hide his surprise.
Severus never thought it would be the Gryffindor know-it-all that had been helping him. He watched her get up and walk over to him and check his left leg. Several fingers traced the scar lightly. When she touched him, he was shocked this time by how gentle her touch was. He even felt his breath catch at her touch. Feeling too exposed and out of control he reacted with anger, "Leave now! And never return!"
Hermione withdrew her fingers from his leg and gazed into his eyes. She knew he would act this way but it still hurt to hear the viciousness in his voice. Not saying a word, Hermione left. She reset the wards after the door closed and put on the invisibility spell. Hermione walked back up to the main level of the school and headed straight to Dumbledore's office. After some flights of stairs and a few long hallways, and a gargoyle, she knocked on a solid wood door.
"Come in," could be heard from behind the door.
Pushing open the door and walking in, Hermione saw Dumbledore at his desk smiling, "Invisibility spell, my dear."
Hermione forgot about it and quickly took it off, "Sorry, Professor."
"Quite all right."
"Sir, I apologize for coming so early in the morning and not last night but I wanted to make sure Professor Snape would be all right."
Dumbledore looked concerned, "How is he?"
"I would say fine now but he was worse than usual. There was more blood, cuts and bruises on his body. There was also a deep stab wound in his left leg, but this morning there was only a scar."
Dumbledore let out a sigh of relief. "I can't thank you enough Hermione."
Startled by the use of her first name, Hermione watched the aged wizard for a moment before telling him the rest. "Headmaster, while I stayed the night to watch him, I had planned on leaving before Professor Snape woke up, but I wasn't able to. He knows it has been I who has been helping him and didn't sound pleased when he told me to leave."
"No, he probably is quite angry. The question is now though: do you wish to continue helping?" There was a twinkle in his eyes.
"Yes, I still wish to help," Hermione said with conviction.
"I am pleased to hear that. You may want to leave now, since I believe Professor Snape will arrive shortly."
Hermione took the hint and left placing the invisibility spell on.
~~~~~
Hermione woke up a few hours later. She still had an hour and half before her first class. Of course to her bad luck, her class was Potions. How was she to get through the class when he knows? How will he treat her? Hermione snorted at that thought, knowing he would treat her as badly as before if not worse, if he didn't completely ignore her. She didn't know which one she preferred. Picking up her optimistic attitude she resolved she would do her work and act as usual, but with answering fewer questions. Hermione forced herself to take a long hot shower then get ready for the day.
When she entered the Great Hall for breakfast Hermione spotted her two best friends eating. She sat down next to Harry, "Hi, guys."
"Hi, Hermione." In unison they greeted.
"Are you okay, Hermione?" Harry asked getting a closer look at his friend.
"Yea, just a long night."
"You study too much," Ron stated, thinking she was up late again studying, which was normal for her.
"Ron, I do not. I like to be prepared for class is all."
Harry grinned at his two friends they always bantered like an old married couple. Too bad they couldn't get together, but he knew if they did they would strangle the other in 24 hours. The three Gryffindors quickly ate breakfast and headed down to the dreaded dungeons. Sitting in their normal seats they waited in silence for class to begin.
When Severus finally did come in, he commanded in his ever-silky voice to get started on their potions. Everyone immediately got to work. Severus sat down at his desk and looked over his class, with his gaze finally settling on Granger. She was confidently slicing the wormwood with a practiced hand.
Severus' memories went back earlier to that morning.....
The instant Granger left, Severus threw the blanket off of him and checked his body for injuries that might need healing, but as before there were none. Then he remembered he gave the Gryffindor permission to use his lab. Anger filled his veins and went to the lab expecting to find it a mess and ingredients missing. Yet another surprise was waiting for him, his lab looked like he left it the day before, except the parchment on the center of his worktable. Still only clad in his boxer shorts, Severus ignored the sore muscles and picked the note up. He quickly scanned it.
It was a list of ingredients and measurements for each potion she made. He never would have considered her doing this. It wasn't in the girl's tight neat hand script, but from a charmed quill. He guessed she didn't expect to be caught this morning. Severus glanced at the clock 3:57 am. He really did wake up earlier than usual this morning.
Making a mental note to go through his ingredients to make sure the witch didn't take any of them, Severus left his lab taking a mild muscle-relaxing potion. Severus quickly took a shower and dressed in his normal black robes. He planned to go to Dumbledore and demand to know what was going on. Upon arriving in the Headmaster's office he found the old wizard at his desk grinning.
"Good morning, Severus."
"Don't 'good morning' me old man! Why has Ms. Granger been the one to assist me when I return from meetings with Voldemort?"
"Because she wanted to help."
"And I have told you numerous times I do not want help! She is not to come near me again." Severus growled.
Dumbledore smiled with a twinkle, "Is that all, Severus?"
"Yes!" And Severus left in a whirlwind of black robes.
Severus had finished going through his ingredients and discovered that none were missing except the ones that Granger used for the two potions. He was also sure she had taken some because her relationship with Harry Potter and Ron Weasley, the two most troublesome students.
Severus brought his attention back to class. The rest of the hour was spent prowling around the room deducting points and avoiding disasters that always seem to happen in the Gryffindor - Slytherin class.
~~~~~
The rest of the week Hermione did her work perfectly in Potions while answering very few questions - not that Snape asked many. While he lectured, Hermione would only stare above his head when he was looking at class. When he was not lecturing and not paying attention to the Gryffindors side of the classroom, she would observe him. Even with him not wanting her help after being summoned and him being viler to her, Hermione still had her crush on the wizard.
When she would study, her mind would sometimes wander over thoughts about Snape. She wanted to get to know him better but the chances of that were very slim. Harry and Ron would not notice her glazed over eyes but Harry's girlfriend, Ginny would. A few times this past week Ginny would ask if Hermione was okay or what she was thinking about.
The same answers were always given: "Yea, I'm all right," and "Nothing important."
Hermione and Ginny became closer friends over the years. Ginny, in recent years, grew into a gorgeous girl with red hair and brown eyes. Hermione encouraged Ginny to ask Harry to the Yuletides Ball that was held over Christmas vacation. This was a way to keep the students at Hogwarts. Ginny and Harry would be together for one year this Christmas.
Severus watched Granger during potions classes for the week. He knew she was his most talented and knowledgeable student, but he never realized how good she was at potions. She was graceful and exact about her movements, just like he was. He also noticed while he lectured she would never meet his gaze. Her eyes were always focused above his head. As he watched her, he noticed she changed a lot physically in her years at Hogwarts. Hermione Granger had turned into a beautiful young woman right before his eyes and he never noticed until recently. Severus usually made effort not to notice the young ladies in Hogwarts even though he was almost 20 years older than the 7th year students, he was still a red-blooded wizard.
Severus had been viler to Granger this week. He didn't like the changes in his feelings he was getting when thinking of her. He also didn't like the way he was grateful to her and the way he regretted how he yelled at her on Monday morning. Severus was never the one to show his gratitude. He hated being in debt to someone for their help.
To Be Continued...
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Evenstar - the wandless magic will uh make more sense. And this story is/will be AU not even considering that book 5 already came out.
DragonFireAngelVWP - I'm glad you got the email. I'll keep sending them if you want. I'm hope you are enjoying the story!
Jade - Hermione's family history will be explained in later chapters. About 12-16 I think I can't remember exactly. But her family history is the reason I wrote this story, it came to me first and I based the rest around it.
Tabii - I couldn't resist the angel thing. And I was corny with it... so is the rest of the story! I'm a complete romantic sap at heart.
SAngel - thanks for reviewing!
Orenda - thanks!
YamaniWildMage - I tried to keep them in character as much as possible but I feel they slip pretty soon in later chapters unfortunately.
nesscafe - sorry that was mean leaving it there wasn't it? *evil grin* and I promise to update again soon!
NotQuiteFamous - thanks!
Daria-B - lol here's more! and I promise more soon!
Athame_Wolf - thanks! but I'm not too sure about the wonderful imagination - sometimes I think I don't have any.
February Dreams - Snape is the hardest character I think to write also. Sometimes I can see how he would act in myself but others times its like what would he do and I try to think of something mean and harsh and that would equal him.
Beccs - I hope you liked the reaction!
Ezmerelda - just a tiny cliffhanger ;) and thank you!
Music - thanks!
Gwendellen Snape - thank you!
HeavenStone - thank you for reviewing!
mdemanatee - thanks!
Weep You No More Sad Fountians - thank you!
sakhara291 - thank you!
Thank you Corazon for betaing!
Hidden Truths
Chapter 5
"Ms. Granger?" Severus couldn't hide his surprise.
Severus never thought it would be the Gryffindor know-it-all that had been helping him. He watched her get up and walk over to him and check his left leg. Several fingers traced the scar lightly. When she touched him, he was shocked this time by how gentle her touch was. He even felt his breath catch at her touch. Feeling too exposed and out of control he reacted with anger, "Leave now! And never return!"
Hermione withdrew her fingers from his leg and gazed into his eyes. She knew he would act this way but it still hurt to hear the viciousness in his voice. Not saying a word, Hermione left. She reset the wards after the door closed and put on the invisibility spell. Hermione walked back up to the main level of the school and headed straight to Dumbledore's office. After some flights of stairs and a few long hallways, and a gargoyle, she knocked on a solid wood door.
"Come in," could be heard from behind the door.
Pushing open the door and walking in, Hermione saw Dumbledore at his desk smiling, "Invisibility spell, my dear."
Hermione forgot about it and quickly took it off, "Sorry, Professor."
"Quite all right."
"Sir, I apologize for coming so early in the morning and not last night but I wanted to make sure Professor Snape would be all right."
Dumbledore looked concerned, "How is he?"
"I would say fine now but he was worse than usual. There was more blood, cuts and bruises on his body. There was also a deep stab wound in his left leg, but this morning there was only a scar."
Dumbledore let out a sigh of relief. "I can't thank you enough Hermione."
Startled by the use of her first name, Hermione watched the aged wizard for a moment before telling him the rest. "Headmaster, while I stayed the night to watch him, I had planned on leaving before Professor Snape woke up, but I wasn't able to. He knows it has been I who has been helping him and didn't sound pleased when he told me to leave."
"No, he probably is quite angry. The question is now though: do you wish to continue helping?" There was a twinkle in his eyes.
"Yes, I still wish to help," Hermione said with conviction.
"I am pleased to hear that. You may want to leave now, since I believe Professor Snape will arrive shortly."
Hermione took the hint and left placing the invisibility spell on.
~~~~~
Hermione woke up a few hours later. She still had an hour and half before her first class. Of course to her bad luck, her class was Potions. How was she to get through the class when he knows? How will he treat her? Hermione snorted at that thought, knowing he would treat her as badly as before if not worse, if he didn't completely ignore her. She didn't know which one she preferred. Picking up her optimistic attitude she resolved she would do her work and act as usual, but with answering fewer questions. Hermione forced herself to take a long hot shower then get ready for the day.
When she entered the Great Hall for breakfast Hermione spotted her two best friends eating. She sat down next to Harry, "Hi, guys."
"Hi, Hermione." In unison they greeted.
"Are you okay, Hermione?" Harry asked getting a closer look at his friend.
"Yea, just a long night."
"You study too much," Ron stated, thinking she was up late again studying, which was normal for her.
"Ron, I do not. I like to be prepared for class is all."
Harry grinned at his two friends they always bantered like an old married couple. Too bad they couldn't get together, but he knew if they did they would strangle the other in 24 hours. The three Gryffindors quickly ate breakfast and headed down to the dreaded dungeons. Sitting in their normal seats they waited in silence for class to begin.
When Severus finally did come in, he commanded in his ever-silky voice to get started on their potions. Everyone immediately got to work. Severus sat down at his desk and looked over his class, with his gaze finally settling on Granger. She was confidently slicing the wormwood with a practiced hand.
Severus' memories went back earlier to that morning.....
The instant Granger left, Severus threw the blanket off of him and checked his body for injuries that might need healing, but as before there were none. Then he remembered he gave the Gryffindor permission to use his lab. Anger filled his veins and went to the lab expecting to find it a mess and ingredients missing. Yet another surprise was waiting for him, his lab looked like he left it the day before, except the parchment on the center of his worktable. Still only clad in his boxer shorts, Severus ignored the sore muscles and picked the note up. He quickly scanned it.
It was a list of ingredients and measurements for each potion she made. He never would have considered her doing this. It wasn't in the girl's tight neat hand script, but from a charmed quill. He guessed she didn't expect to be caught this morning. Severus glanced at the clock 3:57 am. He really did wake up earlier than usual this morning.
Making a mental note to go through his ingredients to make sure the witch didn't take any of them, Severus left his lab taking a mild muscle-relaxing potion. Severus quickly took a shower and dressed in his normal black robes. He planned to go to Dumbledore and demand to know what was going on. Upon arriving in the Headmaster's office he found the old wizard at his desk grinning.
"Good morning, Severus."
"Don't 'good morning' me old man! Why has Ms. Granger been the one to assist me when I return from meetings with Voldemort?"
"Because she wanted to help."
"And I have told you numerous times I do not want help! She is not to come near me again." Severus growled.
Dumbledore smiled with a twinkle, "Is that all, Severus?"
"Yes!" And Severus left in a whirlwind of black robes.
Severus had finished going through his ingredients and discovered that none were missing except the ones that Granger used for the two potions. He was also sure she had taken some because her relationship with Harry Potter and Ron Weasley, the two most troublesome students.
Severus brought his attention back to class. The rest of the hour was spent prowling around the room deducting points and avoiding disasters that always seem to happen in the Gryffindor - Slytherin class.
~~~~~
The rest of the week Hermione did her work perfectly in Potions while answering very few questions - not that Snape asked many. While he lectured, Hermione would only stare above his head when he was looking at class. When he was not lecturing and not paying attention to the Gryffindors side of the classroom, she would observe him. Even with him not wanting her help after being summoned and him being viler to her, Hermione still had her crush on the wizard.
When she would study, her mind would sometimes wander over thoughts about Snape. She wanted to get to know him better but the chances of that were very slim. Harry and Ron would not notice her glazed over eyes but Harry's girlfriend, Ginny would. A few times this past week Ginny would ask if Hermione was okay or what she was thinking about.
The same answers were always given: "Yea, I'm all right," and "Nothing important."
Hermione and Ginny became closer friends over the years. Ginny, in recent years, grew into a gorgeous girl with red hair and brown eyes. Hermione encouraged Ginny to ask Harry to the Yuletides Ball that was held over Christmas vacation. This was a way to keep the students at Hogwarts. Ginny and Harry would be together for one year this Christmas.
Severus watched Granger during potions classes for the week. He knew she was his most talented and knowledgeable student, but he never realized how good she was at potions. She was graceful and exact about her movements, just like he was. He also noticed while he lectured she would never meet his gaze. Her eyes were always focused above his head. As he watched her, he noticed she changed a lot physically in her years at Hogwarts. Hermione Granger had turned into a beautiful young woman right before his eyes and he never noticed until recently. Severus usually made effort not to notice the young ladies in Hogwarts even though he was almost 20 years older than the 7th year students, he was still a red-blooded wizard.
Severus had been viler to Granger this week. He didn't like the changes in his feelings he was getting when thinking of her. He also didn't like the way he was grateful to her and the way he regretted how he yelled at her on Monday morning. Severus was never the one to show his gratitude. He hated being in debt to someone for their help.
To Be Continued...
----------
Evenstar - the wandless magic will uh make more sense. And this story is/will be AU not even considering that book 5 already came out.
DragonFireAngelVWP - I'm glad you got the email. I'll keep sending them if you want. I'm hope you are enjoying the story!
Jade - Hermione's family history will be explained in later chapters. About 12-16 I think I can't remember exactly. But her family history is the reason I wrote this story, it came to me first and I based the rest around it.
Tabii - I couldn't resist the angel thing. And I was corny with it... so is the rest of the story! I'm a complete romantic sap at heart.
SAngel - thanks for reviewing!
Orenda - thanks!
YamaniWildMage - I tried to keep them in character as much as possible but I feel they slip pretty soon in later chapters unfortunately.
nesscafe - sorry that was mean leaving it there wasn't it? *evil grin* and I promise to update again soon!
NotQuiteFamous - thanks!
Daria-B - lol here's more! and I promise more soon!
Athame_Wolf - thanks! but I'm not too sure about the wonderful imagination - sometimes I think I don't have any.
February Dreams - Snape is the hardest character I think to write also. Sometimes I can see how he would act in myself but others times its like what would he do and I try to think of something mean and harsh and that would equal him.
Beccs - I hope you liked the reaction!
Ezmerelda - just a tiny cliffhanger ;) and thank you!
Music - thanks!
Gwendellen Snape - thank you!
HeavenStone - thank you for reviewing!
mdemanatee - thanks!
Weep You No More Sad Fountians - thank you!
sakhara291 - thank you!
