Harry was reluctantly walking to Snape's office. He didn't like his office almost as much as he liked Snape. Realizing that it was two minutes until seven, he began to increase his speed. Snape never liked anyone being late, especially if it was Harry. On his way there, he came across Peeves the Poltergeist and was almost bombarded with rotten eggs. When he finally reached Snape's office, he knocked on the door and entered when he heard a voice say 'come in'. It was only his second day at Hogwarts and his least favorite people were already torturing him. First of all, Malfoy had tricked Harry into thinking that he had captured Sirius and now he had to take extra classes with Snape. Wait! How had Malfoy known that Sirius had gotten out? His thoughts were interrupted by a cold, unfriendly voice. "I don't want to do this as much as you don't want to, Potter. However, they are orders of our headmaster, and we must do as he says." Snape made Dumbledore sound as if he were a god of some sort. Snape began to empty out his thoughts in the Penseive and then turned to face Harry. "On the count of three, one, two, three." Harry's memories were once again being rushed into his head. He saw Cho standing there in the middle of the Room of Requirements crying, he saw Ginny lying there at the end of the Chamber of Secrets white as a ghost, then he saw Malfoy, only, he never remembered seeing this before! It was surely him. Malfoy was crouching behind a table looking at a big black dog at Harry's feet. Then when everyone was taking to each other, he stunned the dog and levitated him closer to the table. After he got close enough, Malfoy grabbed the dog and then crawled through the opening in the door, then disappeared. Harry felt a strong force push him and he fell to the floor in a big heap of robes. "What was that?" Snape demanded.
"I-I-I don't know!" Harry stuttered. "I don't remember that!" With this, Snape fled from his office muttering something about 'seeing the headmaster immediately'. Harry once again was left in Snape's office all alone, breathing heavily on the ground. Harry finally gathered up the strength and stood up. He fell into the chair by Snape's desk and thought about what had just happened. Ok. Let's see, Malfoy, behind a table. Sirius, as a dog, kidnapped by Malfoy. But, where were we? Harry tried thinking but just didn't have enough strength to complete his thoughts. Just then, Harry saw the familiar glow of the Penseive. Harry was just too curious. Maybe he would be able to see his parents again. No, he wouldn't want that. He didn't want to see his dad as a teenage punk. Harry tried to gather up all his courage, which he did, and then dove into the Penseive!
He was on the familiar grounds of Hogwarts. He was standing in a big grassy field under a willow tree. Across the tree, was a lake. At the lake, Harry could see two people sitting. He moved closer to the couple to see who they were. Then all of a sudden, the girl got up from where she was sitting and turned around to leave. As she did that, Harry realized who she was. It was his mom! "But, Lily! Wait! Can't you just talk to him? He'll only listen to you!"
"Exactly, Severus! That's the point! You're just as bad!" She came closer to him and was now pointing a threatening finger at his chest. "You're just as bad! You let him push you around and then expect me to help you. What's going to happen when all the boys are gonna go to Hogsmead tomorrow and I won't be there to help you? What then? Huh? Do you expect me to always be by your side and help you through every obstacle you overcome? Is that what you want me to do?" Lily was furious and was about to walk away when Severus grabbed her hand. "No Lily, I don't want you to protect me throughout my life, although, I do want you by my side throughout my life." Severus now let go of her hand and looked down at the ground. "I'll understand if you say no." Harry couldn't believe his ears! The cold-hearted Snape he knew had just asked his mother out! Then, without warning, Severus plunged forward and planted his lips onto hers giving her a short, yet passionate kiss. Lily just stared at him with her mouth opened wide. "I, I don't know what to say. Severus, I, oh, forget it!" With that, Lily ran away sobbing with her hands on her face, pushing aside everyone that was coming in her way. Harry had the urge to follow her, but decided to stay and see what Snape was to do next. Instead, Harry once again felt the now familiar pull of him going through the Penseive.
"There, you have it, Potter. My two most embarrassing moments as a teenager. Forget Occulumency. You've done it. Get out of my office and don't bother showing up to class tomorrow!" Snape's usually pale face was now turning bright red with anger. Harry took one look at him and ran all the way back to the Gryffindor common room.
He collapsed on a chair by the fireplace breathing heavily. "HARRY! HARRY! I'M SO GLAD IT'S YOU! HERMIONE, GONE! NOT IN BED! WENT FOR DRINK, NEVER CAME BACK!" Ginny was tugging at Harry's sleeve furiously. "Ginny? What's the matter? Slow down!" Harry tried comforting her but she kept sobbing. "What's all the commotion mate?" Ron came downstairs rubbing his eyes. He looked at Harry holding onto his sister's shoulders and instantly his eyes shot open. "H-Harry! H-Hermione s-said sh-she went for w-water. Sh-she never c-came back! C-can't find her any-anywhere! Won't even answer to the wand-o-gram I s-sent her. W-wand glowing r-red! Sh-she's hurt!" With that, Ginny fell to the floor in a faint. Ron looked at Harry with a worried look on his face. Instantly, Ron picked up his sister and took her to the Hospital Wing, as Harry zoomed out the portrait hole to look for Hermione.
Harry ran instinctually back to Snape's office passing a blurred Peeves throwing eggs at his head. As he turned the corner, he stopped short. There, standing in front of him was a scared looking Draco Malfoy with his wand held out. At his feet, sprawled out, was Hermione Granger!
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I know, I know…wand-o-gram? Heehee well, see, it's something you could use to see how someone is. Well its more like a communication/health checker thing…you "call" the person's wand [whoever you want to talk to] and they call you back letting them know you're ok. If they don't answer and your wand turns red, they're hurt. R/R…that's my queue that tells me to keep writing!