The other side of safety.

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It had been two years very long years since graduation and the war still raged around everyone. Harry Ron and Hermione had gone through vigorous Aura training and had graduated that with flying colors. Harry and Ron were the ones who went and fought Deatheaters and dark wizards. Hermione was a researcher for potions, spells and different things to help them and or defeat Voldemort.

They had meetings every week on Wednesdays and Fridays, so she got to see Severus mostly every week. They never spoke more then a few words but they still cared so much it hurt. Hermione knew that one day, after Voldemort was gone once and for all, that they would enter into a relationship. She worked day and night trying to find a way to destroy him.

Part of her job was going into deatheater's homes and to sift through ruins or the whole home for dark objects, books, or enchantments. One day while she was at her large paper covered desk, Harry and Ron came flying through the fireplace. "WE CAUGHT LUCIOUS MALFOY!" Harry screeched. "Really?" she looked up from her book. "They need me?" Ron nodded "Yeah your part is to go in and sift through his belongings and check for wards and things." She nodded and put a bookmark in the book she had been researching through. Standing she grabbed her coat and pulled it over he simple jeans and sweater.

"Lets go then." She grabbed some floo powder and handed the guys some as well.
"Malfoy Mansion." She called into the licking flames and was soon standing in the middle of an elaborate ball room. Soon Ron and Harry came out behind her. "What a place." Ron answered staring at the wall that had sculptures of nudes and snakes all around. The walls and floors were done in a beautiful black slate and the sculptures were done is plaster and covered over with silver.

They stood in awe for a few moments before continuing on into the dark mansion. As they walked she held her wand ready for an attack. She sensed wards and enchantments around the house and knew there was something that was being hidden there. They made their way down towards the dungeons where they saw many halls that went all different ways. "Stay close to me." She demanded and started walking slowly towards a room. After entering she searched it over and couldn't find anything. She walked towards the next one with the guys close behind. As soon as they reached the door she held an arm out to stop them. The dark magic that danced around the doorway and room was so strong it nearly knocked her off her feet.

She pointed her wand at the door and said clearly. "RequiroIneo" the wards came down. Cautiously she made her way into the room. She motioned for the boys to follow and she looked around the room. The walls were dark once more and there was no lighting. "Lumos" she muttered as the did the boys.

The light feel upon bookshelves and boxes, and with her wand held ready still, she made her way towards them. "Obviam" she muttered and box opened. Glancing in she reached down and pulled a large book out.

"Cado of Obscurum." She read aloud. "The fall of darkness." She translated for her confused friends. "Hmm." She pushed the book into Ron's hands. "Hold that close…Do not lose it!" she demanded and reached back down and out came a pair of black robes and a deatheater mask. She looked up and handed them to Harry. "More proof Harry." He nodded and shrunk them, pushing them into his pocket. She stood from the now empty box and made her way towards the bookshelf that was partially empty.

Reaching up she grabbed two other books. "Les le plus sombre potion et que à infuser leur." she read off "It's French, it means The darkest potions and how to brew them." She explained. She reached up and grabbed the last book and read aloud once more. "professio of tutela" she looked up. "The art of protecting." She answered their looks.

They all left the room and searched the rest on the dungeons and mansion. After the few finding they had, they found illegal potions and memories of Lucious torturing and killing. After they apparated back to Hermione's flat and dropped off their things, they went out to dinner.

"So 'Mione…any luck?' Ron asked through a mouthful of meat. She just frowned and nodded. "I'm having a bit of luck, I'm hoping these books will help as well." Harry nodded. "I hope so…I'm so sick of darkness and having to watch over your back." She nodded and laid a hand over his own. "I agree Harry. I agree." After dinner they said their goodbyes and Hermione apparated outside of her home. She toke down the wards and after putting them back up, went to work.

She worked most of the night away and fell asleep over "Cado of Obscurum".
In the morning she toke a shower and went right back to reading. The meeting was that night and usually Severus was at the Friday one. Unless he was called to a D.E. meeting. Sighing she began to read once more. The flat filled with silence and the only noises heard were the sounds of pages turning.

An hour away from the meeting she let out a startled gasp. She grabbed her note pad and began to scribble away. After about fifty-five minuets or she jumped up ran to her bedroom and threw on a pair of jeans and a old t-shirt. She was going to be late, but that was fine. She had found it, the spell that would destroy Voldemort.

Running back downstairs, she placed her notes and the books into her briefcase, and apparated outside of Grimauld place. After entering she threw her coat on the coat rack and ran down the fall towards the meeting room. She paid no thoughts to the screams of Sirius' mother, but only to the spell and the news she had. She threw open the door to the meeting room and all the faces turned towards her.

"I have it." She said clearly and walked to the foot of the table to stand beside Albus.
"Harry and Ron came over last night and told me they had caught Lucious Malfoy, we went there and searched the hold home, finding only a few books and robes and things." She paused and toke a breath. "While there, we found an old Latin book and after a lot of research I found the spell. 'Ex Vita ut Nex. Ex Lux lucis ut Atrum. Permissum him quisnam iuguolo intereo. Quod totus quisnam habitum suus vestigium pereo.' " she saw Severus glance up and his eyes go wide. "It is latin, it means 'From life to death. From light to dark. Let him who kills die. And all with his mark perish.'" She stared into Severus' eyes and saw a hurt there. Sighing she continued.

"We have one slight problem, to which I will find a answer to." She locked her eyes onto his black ones. "It will kill Voldemort and all who has the dark mark, meaning it would kill Severus. I believe that Lucious was getting scared and was maybe going to use this later on if things got out of hand and he got into danger. He also had a book called 'Professio of Tutela' that means 'The art of protecting.' I'm going to research and if you all wouldn't mind, I will call a contact you Sir," she nodded at Albus "And we will call a emergency meeting." Albus nodded and grinned.

"Hermione you are an exceptional person. Thank you my dear." He laid a hand on he shoulder and let her go back to her seat. As she sat down she looked up and saw Severus watching her closely. She sent him a tired smile and looked back up at Albus.

"Now everyone, this is big news. This war shall be over soon, thanks to Hermione and Lucious Malfoy." Some laughed and other just smiled, still in a state of shock.
"Be prepared for an emergency meeting. With that I reckon we are dismissed." She stood and made her way towards the door, when a hand was placed on her shoulder once more. Looking up she saw Severus. "Hermione, don't…don't not let them use the spell just because there is no saving me." He said with air of finality and depression about him. She stared up into his eyes and grabbed his hand. "Severus, I will save you." She stated simply and gave his hand a squeeze. "I'm going to go research right now. Please do not worry." She answered and reached into her suit case and pulled out a pad of paper. While scribbling something down she told him "Read this in private." She handed him it and turned away. "Please be safe." She whispered before she went out the door.

As she left he walked to the bathroom and closed and locked the door. 'Severus Remember one day. I will always love you.' A small smile formed on his face and a tear fell down his cheek, only to be quickly swiped away.

Meanwhile back at her flat, Hermione was pouring over Professio of Tutela. She spent the hole night and into the early morning and only went to bed when she was about to fall asleep. When she woke back up she went right back to it. All day and all that night she searched and searched, determined to save the man she loved. After one more day of research, she found something. After a bit more she had it.

Walking to the fire place she threw some floo powder into the flames and sad clearly "Headmaster suit at Hogwarts." She stuck her head into the flames and waited. "Albus!" she yelled "Albus it is Hermione hurry up!" she screamed louder. Soon she heard footsteps and soon the face of Dumbledore came into view.

"Did you find it Hermione?" he asked anxiously.
"Call a meeting Albus. Soon." She glanced down at her watch. "It is 5:00 now call it for 7:00. I'll see you there." He nodded and the connection was broken.

She ran to her bedroom and threw on an emerald green sweater and a pair of black slacks. She threw her hair up into a ponytail and put more things into the briefcase. Sighing she stood and walked to the kitchen. She had a quick sandwich and apparated once more. Stepping into the house she made her way into the meeting room. It was only 6:45 and no one was there yet. She walked to the foot of the table and placed the case on the table. Albus walked in and smiled up at her. "Hello my dear." "Hello Albus." She smiled tiredly at him. "I've found it, I've found it." She answered and set down and tried to gather her wits. He nodded and laid a hand over her own. "My dear happiness is only around the corner." She nodded and smiled as people started coming in. Severus walked in right at 7:00 and toke his usually seat, sending Hermione a look of desperation. She smiled at him and stood.

"Meus vita radix permissum nos parties, meus veneficus permissum nos utor, ut servo is vita of meus diligo, Ut nex infligo in ianua, permissum mihi partis suus poena, quod permissum him ago." She said clearly and watched his face closely. "Translated it means 'My life source let us share, my magic let us use, to save this life of my love. As death knock on the door, let me share his pain, and let him live.'" She watched the faces of people as they turned and stared at Severus. "Who will be using this on him?" Harry spoke up. "I will be." She answered, gasps filled the room and cry outrage came from Ron. "Hermione what the he-" "Ron shut up." She hissed and pointed her wand at him "Or I will make you. I chose who I love and not you." She stared at him. Others backed away and just stared. "We need to fight him soon, lets get this over with." She sat down across from Severus and smiled up at him. He stared for a moment before letting a small smile play on his lips.

"Severus do you have any idea when he will call you back?" Albus asked. "Tonight I am sure, they were planning a few raids, I'm not sure on whom." He answered. "Good, we will all wait here until he is called and when he is called we will all go with him. For now lets call in our reinforcements and the ministry. Go and prepare yourselves." With that he stood and waited for everyone else to leave.

Severus and Hermione remained and looked up at the older man. "I am happy for you, Thank you Hermione." He stood and walked over, laying a hand on Severus' shoulder. "It's time for you live." He smiled and walked out the door. They looked up at each other and gave some shy smiled.

"Thank you Hermione." He reached over and grabbed her hand, picking it up, he placed a kiss on it, She blushed and smiled. "No problem, I'm not sure if you will feel pain or not, but you won't die..," he nodded and smiled at her. "I can deal with pain as long as at the end of it I can be with you." they stood and he reached for her hand. Hand in hand they walked into the other room, to find more auras and ministry officials. Confused looks locked onto their locked hands. Sending them a glare, they sat down and waited in silence.

After what seemed like forever, he grabbed his arm. He looked up and nodded at Albus. "Now everyone lay a finger upon him and when everyone has touched him, we will simply be carried with him to the meeting." everyone nodded and Hermione gave Severus' hand a squeeze. Everyone lay a finger on him and he closed his eyes. With a loud pop they disappeared.

When they landed they saw the familiar grave yard, where so many years ago, Cedric had been killed. "Severus." Hermione pulled him to her "Hold on." She held her wand between the two of them and placed her forehead against his own. "Meus vita radix permissum nos parties, meus veneficus permissum nos utor, ut servo is vita of meus diligo, Ut nex infligo in ianua, permissum mihi partis suus poena, quod permissum him ago." She muttered and a soft pale white light encircled them. He smiled and kissed the tip of her nose. "Lets go." She nodded and they caught up with the others. Harry looked at Ron and Hermione and nodded. The three of them joined hands and walked towards the center of the field.

"What is the meaning of this?" Voldemort hissed looking around and the group of people. "Severus?" he hissed shock etching his disgusting features. "Yes me." Severus answered "You are going to die once and for all Voldemort." Voldemort shook his head and aimed his wand towards Severus. "Your fight is with me Tom!" Harry called out and Voldemort's head whipped towards the three of them. "Time to die." Harry looked around at the deatheaters. "Same with you." Ron grabbed his arm, as did Hermione. They nodded to each other and at the same time began to speak. "Ex Vita ut Nex. Ex Lux lucis ut Atrum. Permissum him quisnam iuguolo intereo. Quod totus quisnam habitum suus vestigium pereo." Their voices picked up as they began to chant the words together.

Soon a high pitched scream filled the air as Voldemort's body began to burn, flesh falling from his bones. The deatheater's screams mixed with his and soon a hot pain seared through Hermione's body. Gasping she looked around and finally found Severus. Painfully she made her way towards him. Staggering she fell at the same time he did. Gasping and writhing in pain, they lay side by side as, what felt like a fire, consumed their bodies. And soon both had passed out from the pain.

Pain. That's all that filled her mind as she opened her eyes and winced at the light. Looking around, she toke note that she was in the Hospital wing at Hogwarts. Out of the corner of her eye she caught a movement. Turning her eyes locked on his. Cinnamon met black, black met cinnamon. Smiling he reached over and grabbed her hand. "You ok?" he whispered hoarsely. She nodded and smiled. "Are you?" he nodded as while and grinned. "Good you two are awake. Toke you long enough that's for sure." Madam Pomfrey walked in and started inspecting them. "You look alright, after a good night's rest you both may leave. You are lucky." They nodded and Severus smiled over at Hermione again.

Madam Pomfrey handed them both two bottles of a bright blue potion. "Sleeping draught." She answered their concerned looked. Nodding they downed them and soon were fast asleep, hands still locked together. Smiling Madam Pomfrey left.

The next day they were allowed to leave, and they made their way downstairs for a decent lunch. "Will you set with me?" he asked she nodded and grabbed his hand. "I wouldn't want to set anywhere else." She grinned at him and pulled him in for a hug.
"I love you." She whispered as tears of joy fell down her face. She felt him grin into her hair and nod. "And I love you Hermione." He pulled back and placed his hands on her cheeks. Pulling her closer he whispered "One day has come darling, One day has come." With that he covered her lips with his own for a chaste kiss. As he pulled away though, she pulled him back. As they kissed with passion, they sealed their love forever. They pulled back and smiled up at each other. "Lets got get some food." He whispered as he placed a kiss on her cheek. "Yes food sounds good." He whispered back before pulling him back down for a quick kiss.
"I love you Severus Snape." He looked down at her and smiled. "I love you Hermione Granger. I love you."

A/n: I used a Latin translator to do the spells. RequiroIne means "Demand to enter." Obviam means "Open". Professio of tutela means "The art of protecting.". Cado of Obscurum means "The fall of Darkness".

Ex Vita ut Nex. Ex Lux lucis ut Atrum. Permissum him quisnam iuguolo intereo. Quod totus quisnam habitum suus vestigium pereo. means "From life to death. From light to dark. Let him who kills die. And all with his mark perish".

Meus vita radix permissum nos parties, meus veneficus permissum nos utor, ut servo is vita of meus diligo, Ut nex infligo in ianua, permissum mihi partis suus poena, quod permissum him ago. means "My life source let us share, my magic let us use, to save this life of my love. As death knock on the door, let me share his pain, and let him live.

And Les le plus sombre potion et que à infuser leur means "The darkest potions and how to brew them." in french.

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