Forgotten Yesterday

Chapter 13: Getting to Know You

Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter or any characters borrowed for use in this story.

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Hermione basked in the scent of the old books as she entered the library. This room had always been her refuge. She would come here and immerse herself in the countless volumes. Now as she entered she finally felt at home in the castle. She gathered her books, found a quiet corner and settled down to read.

Madam Pomfrey had come around noon and brought her a bit of lunch with a reminder not to over-exert herself.

The sun was just beginning to sink low in the horizon when Hermione noticed a small black head peeking around the shelves as she read.

"I won't bite." she finally called over.

The small girl took a small step into the area.

"You're Daddy's friend, right?" she asked quietly.

"Yes, my name is Hermione."

"I'm Kaitlyn." the little girl took a seat across the table from Hermione. "Madam Pomfrey told me to come find you."

"Did she?"

"Yeah, she said I should stop bothering her and come find you. She said you moved back into your hole in the library."

Hermione listened to the girl talk with amusement. "Well, what can I help you with?"

"Will you read to me?"

Hermione looked at the large grandfather clock. "Don't you want to go to dinner?"

"Nah, I'm not hungry."

"Well, I am. So why don't we go down to the kitchen then find somewhere comfortable to read. Do you have a book?"

"Yeah, I always have Daddy read me Hogwarts: A History."

A smile spread across Hermione's face as they walked out of the library. "You know, your father used to make fun of me for reading that book all the time."

"Really? It's my favorite book."

"Mine too."

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"Have you seen Kaity?" Harry walked into the teachers lounge.

Snape sighed and began to leave. He turned back just as he reached the door. "Are you coming?"

Harry followed him closely.

"You know Potter, you really should keep a closer watch on your child."

He didn't respond he just glared at the headmaster's back.

"If you keep making that face it will freeze like that."

"I'm going to kill you."

"I'm afraid you're going to have to get in line. It is a rather long one though. You'll have to remember how long I taught and you are far from the only child I terrorized."

"So it'll be a while till I get my chance."

"Harry, when your turn comes you'll be too old to do anything."

"Damn."

"Sorry."

"Not your fault."

"Here we are." Snape stopped in the entrance to the courtyard.

Harry looked inside and stopped at the sight. Kaitlyn was curled up at Hermione side. Hermione's voice carried to him as she read the beaten book.

A small smile curled his lips, "I'm surprised she doesn't have this book memorized."

"I was under the impression she did."

Harry didn't respond. He slowly walked out into the open area. Hermione looked up but never stopped reading as her took a seat beside her. Harry took a seat on the ground next to her and slipped his arm over his sleeping daughter and around her shoulders.

Snape watched quietly from where he stood. A small smile slipped across his face as he turned away whispering, "Took him long enough."

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