Clear up a few things. DUMBLEDORE DIDN'T SAY ANYTHING ABOUT JAMES TO THE
STUDENTS!
!!!!!!!!!!
Now, [sticks tongue at raging, screaming fans] yeah, I got a life[ it sucks, but it's still there] but hey, I love you guys.
I will now continue on with the story.
Chapter # 36
James carefully gathered the screaming, sobbing Hermione into his arms, regretting having attacked her. He had felt the evil presence inside him leave just before the first explosion, and he had rushed to the coughing girls' side.
Now, as he felt Severus' energy coursing through the air, he closed his eyes and concentrated on protecting Hermione. As the fire from the explosion neared them, James concentrated all of his mind on directing the fire away from Hermione and himself. It worked, though the sweltering heat was covering them, and James was sweating and panting.
How many more of those is he gonna fucking pull off.
James tensed as he felt the heat and energy for the second blast gather. The next five hours were going to be hell, he was sure of it. Severus was powerful, and by the feel of things the other wizard was definitely not holding back.
The second explosion was bigger than the first, and a bright light glared at them as the air turned hazy and orangey in color from the magical energy.
Only one way to fight those off..
James jammed his eyes shut and called out to Hermione desperately.
"Close your eyes!"
"They are closed!" Hermiones' voice was soft and trembling in fear.
"I'm going to cast a bubble of magic around us, alright? You're going to have to stay calm, Hermione!" Hermione answered back.
"Hold me and I'm be alright!" So he held her, then turned and filled his mind with cool, serene thoughts. Then he gathered his thoughts and concentrated on protecting Hermione. A dark, deep blue bubble of magic was starting to form around them, beating back the fierce orange glow. It settled gently around Hermione and James, and the heat eventually started to fade, replaced by a soft gray/blue light.
"Okay, you can open your eyes now. Just think about your friends the next time another wave of magic comes, alright? Whatever you do, don't think about bad things. Keep your thoughts positive." James whispered. Hermione opened her eyes and nodded slowly.
"James, why did you attack me?" she asked softly.
"That wasn't me, that was. the fire prince in me." James replied reluctantly.
"But you said you weren't dangerous."
"As long as I keep it in check."
Oh." Hermione rested her head on James' chest and the two waited. About an hour and a half later, another explosion went off somewhere to their left, this one not as bad, but still very rattling. Hermione buried her head in James' robes and started to cry softly.
"Don't worry, Hermione." James whispered soothingly. "It's going to be okay."
"I love you." She whispered, and James could tell she meant it with all her heart.
"I." he choked momentarily. "I love you too Hermione." He lowered his head to hers and their lips met. It was unlike any kiss they had shared before. Hermione swore she could feel every little cell in her body, tingling individually with pleasure.
"Don't let me go, James."
He didn't.
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[*More evil grins. Can't resist.*]
Severus felt the tremors run through his body as he powered up for the second blast. Anger and hate filled his brain, and the heat gathered more intensely this time.
God, this is hard on the old body. Severus thought with a grim smile as his whole body shook with the effort of projecting such strong magic. His mind started spinning with images of his past, and Severus felt his life flashing through his mind.
Boarding the Hogwarts Express for the first time and catching the hem of his robes on a piece of metal sticking out and having the new uniform robe split up the middle..
Second year, Lucius Malfoy boasting about quidditch skills and Severus making it on the team as seeker, Sirius Black knocking him off of his broomstick with a bludger during a practice game the two houses were having.
Fourth year, Lily Evans falling down the stairs and Severus having to carry her to the hospital wing, James Potter punching him out when he cursed at Lily, getting his broomstick broke in half and losing the quidditch cup because of the slytherin beater.
Fifth year, embarrassed because his voice was squeaky and he was shorter than half of the fifth year girls, falling off of his broom again during the quidditch cup and James Potter catching him before he smacked into the ground, causing Gryffindor to lose the game, and later during their O.W.Ls' James Potter attacked him and embarrassed him again and again and again...
Seventh year, his first real kiss was with Lily Evans, who had been sobbing at the time, then getting a girlfriend who happened to be a death eater.
The memories flashed before him, and finally Severus had taken enough of the hate and disgust and mirth from the others, and he felt his body readying for another explosion. It was weaker than the second, but stronger than the first. Severus screamed as he felt it being violently ripped from his body. A single thought floated through his head.
"James.. Hermione.. I hope you're safe."
End of chapter.
!!!!!!!!!!
Now, [sticks tongue at raging, screaming fans] yeah, I got a life[ it sucks, but it's still there] but hey, I love you guys.
I will now continue on with the story.
Chapter # 36
James carefully gathered the screaming, sobbing Hermione into his arms, regretting having attacked her. He had felt the evil presence inside him leave just before the first explosion, and he had rushed to the coughing girls' side.
Now, as he felt Severus' energy coursing through the air, he closed his eyes and concentrated on protecting Hermione. As the fire from the explosion neared them, James concentrated all of his mind on directing the fire away from Hermione and himself. It worked, though the sweltering heat was covering them, and James was sweating and panting.
How many more of those is he gonna fucking pull off.
James tensed as he felt the heat and energy for the second blast gather. The next five hours were going to be hell, he was sure of it. Severus was powerful, and by the feel of things the other wizard was definitely not holding back.
The second explosion was bigger than the first, and a bright light glared at them as the air turned hazy and orangey in color from the magical energy.
Only one way to fight those off..
James jammed his eyes shut and called out to Hermione desperately.
"Close your eyes!"
"They are closed!" Hermiones' voice was soft and trembling in fear.
"I'm going to cast a bubble of magic around us, alright? You're going to have to stay calm, Hermione!" Hermione answered back.
"Hold me and I'm be alright!" So he held her, then turned and filled his mind with cool, serene thoughts. Then he gathered his thoughts and concentrated on protecting Hermione. A dark, deep blue bubble of magic was starting to form around them, beating back the fierce orange glow. It settled gently around Hermione and James, and the heat eventually started to fade, replaced by a soft gray/blue light.
"Okay, you can open your eyes now. Just think about your friends the next time another wave of magic comes, alright? Whatever you do, don't think about bad things. Keep your thoughts positive." James whispered. Hermione opened her eyes and nodded slowly.
"James, why did you attack me?" she asked softly.
"That wasn't me, that was. the fire prince in me." James replied reluctantly.
"But you said you weren't dangerous."
"As long as I keep it in check."
Oh." Hermione rested her head on James' chest and the two waited. About an hour and a half later, another explosion went off somewhere to their left, this one not as bad, but still very rattling. Hermione buried her head in James' robes and started to cry softly.
"Don't worry, Hermione." James whispered soothingly. "It's going to be okay."
"I love you." She whispered, and James could tell she meant it with all her heart.
"I." he choked momentarily. "I love you too Hermione." He lowered his head to hers and their lips met. It was unlike any kiss they had shared before. Hermione swore she could feel every little cell in her body, tingling individually with pleasure.
"Don't let me go, James."
He didn't.
**************************************************************************** *********
[*More evil grins. Can't resist.*]
Severus felt the tremors run through his body as he powered up for the second blast. Anger and hate filled his brain, and the heat gathered more intensely this time.
God, this is hard on the old body. Severus thought with a grim smile as his whole body shook with the effort of projecting such strong magic. His mind started spinning with images of his past, and Severus felt his life flashing through his mind.
Boarding the Hogwarts Express for the first time and catching the hem of his robes on a piece of metal sticking out and having the new uniform robe split up the middle..
Second year, Lucius Malfoy boasting about quidditch skills and Severus making it on the team as seeker, Sirius Black knocking him off of his broomstick with a bludger during a practice game the two houses were having.
Fourth year, Lily Evans falling down the stairs and Severus having to carry her to the hospital wing, James Potter punching him out when he cursed at Lily, getting his broomstick broke in half and losing the quidditch cup because of the slytherin beater.
Fifth year, embarrassed because his voice was squeaky and he was shorter than half of the fifth year girls, falling off of his broom again during the quidditch cup and James Potter catching him before he smacked into the ground, causing Gryffindor to lose the game, and later during their O.W.Ls' James Potter attacked him and embarrassed him again and again and again...
Seventh year, his first real kiss was with Lily Evans, who had been sobbing at the time, then getting a girlfriend who happened to be a death eater.
The memories flashed before him, and finally Severus had taken enough of the hate and disgust and mirth from the others, and he felt his body readying for another explosion. It was weaker than the second, but stronger than the first. Severus screamed as he felt it being violently ripped from his body. A single thought floated through his head.
"James.. Hermione.. I hope you're safe."
End of chapter.
