Forgotten Yesterday
Chapter 5: Confrontations
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter or any characters borrowed for use in this story.
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Harry sat alone before the fire in his hotel room. The fire flared green and Snape's head appeared.
"So?" The headmaster asked.
Harry took a long sip from his glass. "Why didn't you tell me?"
Snape shook his head. "You still would have had to go."
"Why didn't you tell me?" He asked again more insistent, punctuating each word.
"I… didn't know how." He finally admitted.
"She hates me. She'll never come with me."
"Oh Harry…" Snape, even through the fire, looked very old and sad. "She's hurt. Give her time. You must keep trying."
"What aren't you telling me?"
"I don't know what you're talking about Potter."
"Lying bastard." He ran a hand through his hair.
Snape gave a short laugh. "It has taken you this long to realize that. I was under the impression you thought I was a lying bastard as of your second year."
Harry smiled. "No. No you were a greasy bastard then."
"Forgive me, I'd almost forgotten that." He watched Harry for a moment. "Give her time, Harry."
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Harry tried to visit Hermione many times over the next few days. Every time he was turned away. Hermione had given orders that he should be kept away from her. He kept trying. He sent notes and letters, gifts and flowers all were turned away. Finally he resigned to wait.
It was another week before she was discharged. She returned to the small house he had visited. He watched her day after day but there was never an opportunity to speak to her. She must have known he was following her but she never did anything. Harry had half expected her to call the police. One day he finally decided it was time. He couldn't stand just watching and waiting anymore. He walked straight up the small brick path and knocked on her door.
She opened it and when she saw Harry pushed it hard into his face. He'd been expecting that and shoved his foot into the door.
"Please just let me talk to you." He implored.
She sighed and let her shoulders drop. "What do you want, Potter?"
"Come back with me."
"You? You are kidding right?" Her voice was full of mockery and scorn. "I wouldn't send my worst enemy away with someone like you. I gave up the wizarding world a long time ago."
"Then why do you still use magic?" He saw his question caught her off guard.
Her eyes narrowed. "Well I see that's where you stand. Get out. Now."
Somehow Harry realized his mistake too late. Hermione had her wand and started hexing him as he made a hasty retreat toward the already opened door. It slammed loudly behind him as he ran to his car.
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It had been several days since Snape had heard anything from Harry. The headmaster couldn't help but wonder about his progress. Just as he firmly decided not to wonder, his fire flared green and Harry's voice began to emanate from it.
"Headmaster?"
"Yes, Harry." He thought a moment, "Why can't I see you?"
"Um… I'm on a muggle telephone, sir."
Snape wondered why for a moment but banished the thought. "So? How is it going with Hermione?"
"Um… I've had a bit of a snag."
"And what, pray tell, do you mean by snag?"
"Well… That is actually why I'm calling you. Is there any way… I mean could you… um…"
"Spit it out, Potter!"
"I need you to come bail me out." He answered quickly.
"What?!?!?"
Harry could almost invasion the smoke coming from Snape's ears. "I need you to."
"I heard what you said!" He was cut off. "Why in the name of all that is holy do you need to be bailed out?"
"Hermione said I was stalking her and had me arrested."
There was a long sigh. "I'll be there shortly."
Snape cut the link and looked out into his empty office. "Why me?"
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A/N:
Thanks to everyone who's reviewed. Don't worry not even Hermione can stay mad at Harry forever.
~Drucilla
