Hope Does not Disappoint Us
Summary:
Hermione goes back in time to save her parent's life, but accidentally goes to far and ends up in the time of Lily's and James's seventh year. Hermione falls in love, but what happens when she has to return to her own time? Will he love her twenty years later? HGSS
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I do not own any characters or settings. They belong to J.K. Rowling.
And hope does not disappoint us...
Romans 5:5
Chapter 3
Confession
As Hermione and Severus entered the great hall together, she noticed that they were getting quite a few stares. Hermione easily brushed theses looks aside. Being friends with Harry Potter got Hermione accustomed to lots of strange looks. When she glanced at Severus, she saw that she was not taking the attention as well as she was. He was apparently trying to hide his face from the publics view with his hair, but from the small patches of face she could see were brighter red than a ripe tomato.
In hope of making Severus feel better Hermione suggested, "Let's eat out side." When he nodded she continued, "You don't mind if I bring some friends with me, do you?"
Severus shrugged, "Why not? I'll meet you under the beech tree after I get my food."
Severus headed to the Slytherin table and Hermione looked around until she spotted Lily, James, Remus, Sirius, and to her disgust Peter.
"Hey Hermione," greeted Lily. "What's up?"
"Oh nothing," Hermione replied coolly, "What to join me in eating outside under the beech tree?"
"Sure, I think some fresh air would feel great right now. Beautiful day too," Lily agreed.
The others nodded and began to pack food onto their plates. Peter mumbled something about having to study and scurried out of the great hall, occasionally glancing over his shoulder nervously at Hermione as her ran.
"What's gotten into him?" Sirius wondered aloud, "Yesterday, he was going on about how much he liked you, and now he seems scared of you. Weird!"
Hermione suppressed a giggle, "Yeah, definitely strange." With their lunches packed the friends headed out side. Hermione decided this would be a good time to mention Severus, "I hope you don't mind, but I invited Severus to have lunch with us."
"That sounds wonderful," chimed Lily as she gave James a look that clearly said Be nice, or else. James then quickly gave Sirius a pleading look that practically shouted Please don't blow this for me.
Sirius responded to this look with a reluctant, "I guess he can sit with us, as long as he behaves."
Hermione grinned broadly at all of them saying, "I knew you guys would understand." Severus tensed up as he saw the "Potter Gang" approaching, but relaxed when he saw Hermione smiling at him. Lily conjured a table clothe and spread it on the ground in the shade. They all sat down and began eating lunch.
Hermione was pleased to see that James behaved himself well. (Hermione couldn't help but notice that Lily kept a firm hold on his right hand-a.k.a his wand hand.) Hermione also saw that Sirius was quite distant but pleasant, although his hand twitched every time Sirius spoke.
For the afternoon period Hermione had double potions with the Slytherins, and for the first time in her life, Hermione was happy to have double potions with the Slytherins. Lily, James, Sirius, Remus, Hermione, and Severus had all made Newt Level Potions. Thankfully Peter had not.
Hermione sat beside Severus and Lily. They would be making a potion to grow back bones. When the professor asked them to divide up into pairs Severus blushed and sheepishly asked if she would like to be his partner.
"Of course I would!" Hermione replied pleased to be working with him.
Severus and Hermione worked beautifully together. Both were extremely skilled at potions making. They had their potion complete and perfect fifteen minutes before the class ended. This earned each of their houses five points.
After potions class let out Hermione and Lily went to the girl's dorm to study while James and Sirius went to quidditch practice.
Hermione and Lily were both working on an essay on healing potions. When they finished the two girls started talking about school. Soon they were talking about Lily and James's relationship.
Lily told Hermione the story about when she finally realized that James had changed from arrogant to responsible. "It was on the train coming to school this year when I noticed the change. He was calm and polite to me when we found out that we were both Head Boy and Head Girl. We had to do rounds together to make sure everyone was in be on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The first night of rounds we came upon Peter and Sirius cursing some poor Slytherin first years. I didn't know what to do. Then James stepped in…"
"Finite Incantium" James said. The dancing Slytherin's feet stopped moving. Sirius grinned cheekily at his friend, but stopped smiling when he saw the expression on his face. "Sirius, I told you I would report you if I ever found you cursing someone again."
"Come on, James," Sirius pleaded, "it was just some fun."
"No, 15 points from Gryffindor, and I will report you to McGonagall. Now go to bed," James ordered. Sirius looked furious, but he and Peter obeyed.
"After that I realized that James had really changed. He had stopped asking me out every two seconds, but when he did ask me out he blushed. I could tell he was really nervous. He was so relieved when I said yes." Lily finished her story.
Hermione sighed thinking how perfect Lily and James were for each other. It was so sad to know that in a few years, they would be killed by Voldemort, leaving Harry an orphan.
Lily broke Hermione out of her reverie saying, "I noticed Severus seemed quite fond of you," Lily giggled then added, "And correct me if I am mistaken, but you seem to like him too."
Hermione blushed, "Well, I don't know…"
"Hermione, you can tell me. I won't tell a soul. Not even James."
Hermione smiled girlishly, "Okay, I admit it. I think Severus is cute and sweet."
Lily squealed, and her eyes lit up, "I knew it! You guys would be the cutest couple." Hermione grinned inwardly to herself as she wondered what Harry and Ron would say if she told them she liked Severus Snape.
When it was time for dinner Hermione was not able to sit with Severus because all the houses had to eat with students from their own houses. When all the students were presents, Dumbledore stood up to make an announcement.
The headmaster cleared his throat, "I am pleased to announce that we will be holding a Halloween feast for the whole school. Following the feast their will be a dance for fifth years and up. Tuck in." The headmaster beamed at his school.
Throughout the great hall there were grunts and complaints from the 4th years and you, but excited chatter from those in the 5th year and above.
Hermione watched as Remus started to count on his fingers. He looked extremely confused. Hermione whispered to him, "Too bad there will not be a full moon on the night of the ball." Hermione winked at him. He looked startled.
"Thanks," he said, "How did you know?"
"I just know things," she replied mysteriously.
Hermione soon started talking to Lily about dress robes and their hair. James rolled his eyes and began talking to Sirius and Remus.
"So," Lily lowered her voice so no one else could hear them talking. "Do you think Severus will ask you?"
"I don't know. He is kind of a shy person. I sure hope he does." Hermione whispered back.
"Don't worry," Lily comforted her. "He will."
"Thanks, Lily." Hermione smiled, "So, when do you want to go looking for dress robes?"
"How about this Saturday?" Lily suggested.
"Sounds great," Hermione replied.
After dinner, Hermione was so drowsy she fell asleep as soon as she closed her eyes.
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