Poised On The Cusp of a Dream

by Droxy

‘While You Were Sleeping’ challenge on GrangerSnape100 LJ. Severus uses dark magic to summon Hermione from the veil without understanding the repercussions, but events after help SS heal. Story now in longer chapter format. Ch18 I Wish to Wake in Your Dre

12. 12 Mistake

Authors Notes: No money made, but lots of time wasted. Companion to "Poised on the Cusp of a Dream." Exactly 100 words. Thank you for your reviews. This is my first plot driven fic, and my personal favorite. Let me know how the story goes.

Title: A Mistake

The ghost started pleading frantically. "He did not stay! He could not. He did not understand what the curse did. The curse exchanges time in the present at the cost of time eternal."

Severus Snape aged ten years. He rubbed his horror stricken face with his hands stammering through his fingers, "my God! What have I done?"

The Grey Lady shifted restlessly about the room. "I do not know what you have done," she replied plaintively. "I have not felt another like me join this realm. Perhaps you are more blessed than I, and made a mistake during the spell."