K gang - here's some more misery for you all.. Whats been up with FFnet??
I've had this ready for a week and my login wouldn't work.( boohoo!! I
finally get my ass in gear and this happens!!
Sorry for the delays, more to come..
Farther
And you don't need to bother;
I don't need to be
I'll keep slipping farther
But once I hold on,
I won't let go 'til it bleeds7
"What could be wrong with that girl, Albus?? I mean, of all the inappropriate, insensitive and unacceptable things, how could she say such a thing? She should be thanking Severus six ways to Sunday for what he has done for her. as it is, she only survives still because of the link he created! "
Albus nodded gravely, responding slowly. "I think, Minerva, we will find Hermione has changed much over the last year, and kept it well hidden. I am certain that her awakening was a shock to say the least, and that the Hogwart's infirmary was the last place she expected to be. She is unaware of what has been done for her at this point, all she knows is that she has been saved without her permission."
"Well, Albus, really! I am certain that Severus heard her little rant before she fell unconscious again! How is he supposed to feel? He's desperately ill as a result of the bond as it is, he nearly DIED because of her!"
"No, Minerva, I DID NOT nearly die because of her!" A low growl came from further down the infirmary. "I just happen to feel ill. And since my blood pressure is now soaring, I would assume it is because Hermione can hear YOUR rant at some level, and physically she is reacting to it. As much as I appreciate you are concerned about me, I would prefer that you could put your Gryffindorian sense of justice at heel and just SHUT UP!" The Potions Masters normally acerbic tone had risen to new heights, and Professor McGonagall was so shocked that she did indeed close her mouth, and turning on her heel briskly left the infirmary.
"Was that not, perhaps, a bit harsh Severus?" The Headmasters eyes were twinkling quite merrily - it was good to see his head Slytherin returning to his form, and he had been QUITE right about the Gryffindors..
"I think not. The light-headedness I get every time the girl's blood pressure spikes is unbearable, even for me. And no matter how many times it is explained, Minerva will never understand the psychology of what Hermione has gone through. You learn much being head of Slytherin, Albus. I am sure we both shudder at the concept of my house being run by the likes of her or Flitwick."
"True enough. Are you feeling slightly better?"
"Yes, I want to go down to the dungeons and brew the Vitalis potion - it will prevent her from killing herself until the issues can be worked out."
"That's why, then. why you performed the incantation. to give yourself time to brew the potion, I presume?"
"Indeed. And if we can keep her calm and safe until that is done, then this situation should work out alright. However, each time she is upset, or more likely, attempts to harm herself, it could seriously damage the process. The potion takes a full week, and if she has an opportunity to harm herself, I will be directly affected ruining the entire process. And if she manages to actually kill herself during that time." The dour mans voice trailed off, and the remainder of the sentence did not need to be said out loud.
Albus nodded gravely. It would indeed be a double tragedy should Hermione feel compelled to end it all before the link was severed. Having taught Severus this particular incantation, he knew all full ramifications of the girls actions. "We will do all we can to keep her safe. I think a 24 hour watch will be in order."
Severus rose in his bed to protest, and Albus raised a hand to calm him " No, Severus, I will NOT be asking Minerva to be part of it. I am old, but I am no fool?"
Laying his spinning head back down on the pillow, Snape flinched inwardly at the implications and heaved a sigh of relief.
"Thank you. The girl needs a cheering charm placed over her - it will probably be ineffective, but worth the effort. And since I am affected by everything she feels, Poppy will need to run checks of her body and health every ½ hour all day and night. This potion cannot be allowed to fail."
"Shall I leave you to rest then, my boy?" The headmaster had noted the grayish pallor coming over Severus' normally sallow face, and the forced shallow breathing.
"Yes, Albus. I need to sleep, and the girl needs some anti-nauseants. Good night."
"Good night, Severus." The old man left to inform the medi-witch of the situation, and looked back at his prodigal son laying on the bed "May Circe be with you."
And you don't need to bother;
I don't need to be
I'll keep slipping farther
But once I hold on,
I won't let go 'til it bleeds7
"What could be wrong with that girl, Albus?? I mean, of all the inappropriate, insensitive and unacceptable things, how could she say such a thing? She should be thanking Severus six ways to Sunday for what he has done for her. as it is, she only survives still because of the link he created! "
Albus nodded gravely, responding slowly. "I think, Minerva, we will find Hermione has changed much over the last year, and kept it well hidden. I am certain that her awakening was a shock to say the least, and that the Hogwart's infirmary was the last place she expected to be. She is unaware of what has been done for her at this point, all she knows is that she has been saved without her permission."
"Well, Albus, really! I am certain that Severus heard her little rant before she fell unconscious again! How is he supposed to feel? He's desperately ill as a result of the bond as it is, he nearly DIED because of her!"
"No, Minerva, I DID NOT nearly die because of her!" A low growl came from further down the infirmary. "I just happen to feel ill. And since my blood pressure is now soaring, I would assume it is because Hermione can hear YOUR rant at some level, and physically she is reacting to it. As much as I appreciate you are concerned about me, I would prefer that you could put your Gryffindorian sense of justice at heel and just SHUT UP!" The Potions Masters normally acerbic tone had risen to new heights, and Professor McGonagall was so shocked that she did indeed close her mouth, and turning on her heel briskly left the infirmary.
"Was that not, perhaps, a bit harsh Severus?" The Headmasters eyes were twinkling quite merrily - it was good to see his head Slytherin returning to his form, and he had been QUITE right about the Gryffindors..
"I think not. The light-headedness I get every time the girl's blood pressure spikes is unbearable, even for me. And no matter how many times it is explained, Minerva will never understand the psychology of what Hermione has gone through. You learn much being head of Slytherin, Albus. I am sure we both shudder at the concept of my house being run by the likes of her or Flitwick."
"True enough. Are you feeling slightly better?"
"Yes, I want to go down to the dungeons and brew the Vitalis potion - it will prevent her from killing herself until the issues can be worked out."
"That's why, then. why you performed the incantation. to give yourself time to brew the potion, I presume?"
"Indeed. And if we can keep her calm and safe until that is done, then this situation should work out alright. However, each time she is upset, or more likely, attempts to harm herself, it could seriously damage the process. The potion takes a full week, and if she has an opportunity to harm herself, I will be directly affected ruining the entire process. And if she manages to actually kill herself during that time." The dour mans voice trailed off, and the remainder of the sentence did not need to be said out loud.
Albus nodded gravely. It would indeed be a double tragedy should Hermione feel compelled to end it all before the link was severed. Having taught Severus this particular incantation, he knew all full ramifications of the girls actions. "We will do all we can to keep her safe. I think a 24 hour watch will be in order."
Severus rose in his bed to protest, and Albus raised a hand to calm him " No, Severus, I will NOT be asking Minerva to be part of it. I am old, but I am no fool?"
Laying his spinning head back down on the pillow, Snape flinched inwardly at the implications and heaved a sigh of relief.
"Thank you. The girl needs a cheering charm placed over her - it will probably be ineffective, but worth the effort. And since I am affected by everything she feels, Poppy will need to run checks of her body and health every ½ hour all day and night. This potion cannot be allowed to fail."
"Shall I leave you to rest then, my boy?" The headmaster had noted the grayish pallor coming over Severus' normally sallow face, and the forced shallow breathing.
"Yes, Albus. I need to sleep, and the girl needs some anti-nauseants. Good night."
"Good night, Severus." The old man left to inform the medi-witch of the situation, and looked back at his prodigal son laying on the bed "May Circe be with you."