~WORDS Chapter 7~
A/N: OK Don't hurt me, I know I said this chapter wouldn't be too far off, but so many things have got in my way: homework and a new relationship, and exams start soon, plus I'm trying to gain UE and so forth. I'll try and promise that there won't be this long wait between chapters again.
I've also noticed that the last half of chapter 6 didn't format properly, I have no idea why and I hope it was still plausible.
Oh wells, major ups to my beta, you're a gem!
Disclaimer: I don't own it, don't sue me
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Hi Mum and Dad,
How are you? Things here at Hogwarts have been hectic.
I have something very important to talk to you about. Recently Percy Weasely (the boy I was telling you about, Mum) has developed a wizarding form of schizophrenia.
He's currently staying in New Zealand, and I have been offered the opportunity to travel there and help him.
I know it is very far away and there is no guarantee on how long I would be staying there, however, one of my professors would be staying with me so as to continue my education.
Going to New Zealand would be a very beneficial opportunity for me as well. New Zealand has a very multi-cultural society and is home to the Maoris, a very proud race with an amazing culture.
I know I sound like I'm begging but please, please, please let me go Daddy (I know Mum will agree to this readily). I'm not a little girl anymore and I'll be perfectly safe.
Love you lots,
Hermione.
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Hi Honey,
It's your mother. Your father isn't too pleased with this New Zealand idea, however, you have our blessing. I just hope you can help your Percy.
Now dear, don't pull that face, I know you are. From our last conversation I know that you may have a little crush on the boy. All I have to say is be careful because he is a few years older than you.
Now be good, have fun, and make sure you study hard. Your daddy and I are very proud of you.
Love,
Mummy
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Dear Hermione,
Sarah-Ann informs after her recent talks with Professor McGonnagall that you may be visiting here soon. It would be delightful to see you again.
Affectionately,
Percy
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Dear Severus,
Please come to my quarters after dinner; I have a matter of utmost importance to discuss with you.
Albus
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AN OK here's where the letters end. I wanted to do the whole story in letters but it's getting increasingly hard to fit everything into them as well as build the chemistry I want between Percy and Hermione. There will be the odd letter between characters, but it will mostly be narrative. Sorry ^_^ G.
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To say that Severus was unhappy with the arrangements would have been an understatement. He was frighteningly mad with McGonagall for telling Hermione so many personal details of his life. The first thing he did when he found her was warn her, weather he was her teacher or not, that he would hex her ass to Christmas and back if she ever told anyone what she learnt and the punishment would be quadrupled if it was 'the infuriating Potter boy.'
Hermione simply nodded and ignored him.
Because of Umbridge's monitoring of the floo network at Hogwarts, Hermione and Snape flew to New Zealand using muggle transport.
Severus complained the whole way about how time consuming flying was, while Hermione read the in-flight magazine and watched the movie. (Multitasking was one of those amazing women things Severus had yet to understand)
Finally, Hermione got sick of him complaining, told him to stop being such a fart and ordered him a drink from the airplane bar.
Severus was shocked at her behavior, having been used to her prissy, know-it-all, suck up ways. However he realized shortly after that Albus had taken away his right to remove any house points or give her detention. Knowing that if he had the power to, Severus would punish the girl for simply knowing too much.
He had also suggested that while Severus would be Hermione's tutor in New Zealand, their relationship should be a little less formal than at Hogwarts and recommended them to call each other by their first names.
Hermione had readily agreed thinking that this would finally be a chance to get back at the man for all the torment he had put her, Ron, and Harry through over the years.
She still respected Severus greatly, and trusted him, but she could still despise the man.
(Perhaps Ron and Harry had been a bad influence on her).
When they finally touched down at Christchurch international airport, Hermione's mind was coming up with more ways to exact her revenge on Severus, who was now just a little tipsy. Who knew that muggle vodka was that strong, especially if you were only used to fire whiskey….
Sarah Ann and Percy met the pair at the terminal. Severus already loosened up from the alcohol and became even friendlier the minute he spotted Sarah-Ann across the terminal.
For the first time in nearly 20 years his face broke into a genuine smile; he took several long strides (leaving a much shorter Hermione struggling behind him with her suitcase) across the tiled floor and gave Sarah-Ann an emotional hug.
Because of New Zealand magic laws Hermione was now allowed to perform magic (the legal age in NZ being 16) she waved her wand to get her camera out of her large case and snapped a picture of the unprecedented site of Severus Snape, not only smiling like an idiot, but actually hugging someone!
Severus turned round very quickly at the noise of the camera and sent Hermione his angriest and (in his opinion) most frightening glare, but she only giggled and gave Percy a quick hug.
After introducing herself to Sarah-Ann, she also ending up in a warm embrace from her.
It seemed that she was very much like Molly, except with a mischievous streak, which was only fitting after all she was a Slytherin
Hermione couldn't help herself after that and ran over to Snape and gave him a hug as well. He stiffened immediately, but did not do anything about it, for he was too drunk.
When Hermione pulled away she noticed Percy looking at her incredulously.
"What?" she said innocently, shrugging her shoulders. "He didn't get enough hugs in his childhood."
She giggled then turned her head back toward Snape who was scowling again. "Did you Sevvie?"
To her surprise, Percy and Sarah-Ann both laughed, then Sarah-Ann slipped her arm through Severus' and led him towards the exit.
"Oh stop scowling Sev, it's very unbecoming!" Sarah-Ann said quietly in his ear. Percy and Hermione walking behind his watched in amazement as their Professor stuck his tongue out at her and scowled even more.
They exchanged a look and Hermione couldn't help thinking this was going to be a very interesting trip.
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A/N: Okies I know its short but that's all I really have time to type up now, really must study….
I know Hermione may be a little OOC in this chapter, but I'll try and fix it in the next. The hug idea (with Severus and Hermione) came from Amanda's 404 ways to annoy Snape. I couldn't work out how to contact her so I'm really really sorry it's used without permission and I hope you forgive me.
BTW Sarah-Ann is my real name and the character is based a little on me, lol nothing like author insertations.
Hugz Green.