1(A.N: I am so sorry that this update took so long. I have been extremely busy this summer with work and summer school. I despise Algebra. However, Here is the long awaited chapter. I hope that everyone will enjoy it, and please review.)

Chapter Eleven: Roses, Memories, and Midnight

There was a hustle and bustle throughout the castle as people prepared for the masque. It seemed like the guys had waited forever in front of the Great Hall for the girls, until they finally appeared. The guys stood there speechless. It had been well worth the wait.

Ginny was supposed to be Juliet. Her beautiful, red hair had been put partly up in curls, while she let the rest hang down. A diamond and emerald butterfly pendant held it in place. She was wearing an Elizabethan Era, gold, floor length satin dress with butterfly sleeves. She had on an emerald green, velvet cloak. (A.N: Ginny could afford this because Harry had offered to pay for everything. And even though the Weasly's are very proud people, she had accepted because she wanted to make Harry look good in front of everyone, and also because she loved him.)

Arianna was dressed as Elizabeth Swann from 'Pirates of the Carribean'. The gold and white lace dress fit her perfectly. Her hair was left cascading down her back. She was wearing sapphire earrings, and a gold heart-shaped locket that Ron had given her. When she opened it, it sang their song; 'Two Worlds', from Disney's Tarzan.

Paige had died her hair black, with a spell from Hermione, and she was dressed as Snow White. She had on a crystal necklace in the shape of an apple. The apple itself looked like it was on fire because it was so red.

Paige was soon followed by Piper and Hermione. Piper was wearing a white floor length, billowy, cotton dress, embedded with white sequins. The dress was completed with large, sheer butterfly wings, and a clear sparkle masque. She of course had on the perfect glass slippers. After all, she and Leo were supposed to be Nicole and Henry from Ever After. Her hair was done up in curls and braids.

Hermione was wearing a light pink, satin dress with puffed sleeves, and white elbow length gloves. Her hair was left down in tiny, smooth, spiral curls. Tucked slightly behind her ear was the white rose that Serius had given her. She smiled with shyness as she went to meet 'her Raul'.

Last, but not least, came Luna. No one could figure out whom she was supposed to be until they saw Neville. Luna had a very long golden blonde hair, it was done up in pigtails that reached down to her knees, and she had perfectly round buns sitting atop each one. She was wearing tall white boots, a blue plaid mini skirt, and a white shirt with a large red bow on her chest, in the middle of the bow was a silver crystal broach.

As the girls met their dates, they all smiled with pleasure. Harry was Romeo in tights, Leo was dressed as Henry in tan pants and a white shirt. Ron was dressed as Will Turner in brown pants, a white cotton shirt, and a brown vest with black boots. His hair was pulled back and he carried the sword at his side. Nate was supposed to be Prince Charming in black pants and a tan shirt, and solid black boots with a red sash tied around his waist. Serius was Raul from the infamous ballroom scene; black and gold with his hair pulled back. Wyatt and Chris finally showed up as King Arthur and Sir Lancelot. Wyatt was even wearing Excalubur to complete the costume of solid black and silver.

They all decided to make their way into the great hall, and they noticed several people as they entered: Professor Jean and her date were Anastasia and Dimitri, (Blue opera dress and tuxedo.) Draco, Crabbe, and Goyle were the Three Musketeers, Professor Dumbledore was dressed as Merlin from the 'Sword and the Stone', the Disney Version. Minerva was decked out in green and blue as Queen Mab from 'Merlin', Remus was dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow from 'Pirates of the Carribean', and the Weasly twin's were dressed as the Scarecrow and Tinman from 'The Wizard of Oz'. George had even enchanted himself to sound hallow.

The Great hall looked amazing. It was done in a meadow scene, with grass and flowers everywhere, and lightning bugs. The only thing that gave away the spring time effect was that the ceiling was snowing, as it was enchanted to look like the night sky.

As Hermione looked around she noticed that Severus had not arrived yet, thank god. She prayed that he did not show up at all tonight, but she knew that was wishful thinking. Severus wanted revenge for her refusal of him, and she knew that he was going to make a scene. She only hoped that it did not get anyone in trouble. As Hermione looked around, she noticed that many of the students were staring at her and then her hand. Then she remembered that she had her promise ring on, and that Serius was her date, she blushed, trying to hide her amusement. Everyone looked so shocked, except for Ron and Harry. Finally, Dumbledore took the podium. "Students', friends, and guest's. I would like to welcome you all to Hogwarts first annual Kareokee Masquerade. And Now Without further ado, here are our first contestants, Harry Potter and Ginny Weasly." There was a minimal amount of applause. Ginny nervously began the song:

In a perfect world

one we've never known

We would never need to face the world alone.

They can have the world

We'll create our own.

I may not be brave or strong or smart

but somewhere in my secret heart

I know

love will find a way

anywhere I go

I'm home

if you are there beside me

Like dark turning into day

somehow we'll pull through

now that I've found you

love will find a way

Harry:

I was so afraid

now I realize

love is never wrong

and so it never dies

There's a perfect world

shining in your eyes

Both:

And if only they could feel it too

the happiness I feel with you

They'd know

Love will find a way

anywhere we go

we're home

if we are there together

like dark turning into day

somehow we'll come through

now that I've found you

love will find a way

I know love will find a way.

As they ended the song there was a loud applause as Harry and Ginny shared a passionate kiss.

Anyone who knew their history was in tears.

"Well done, Harry and Ginny. That was 'Love will Find a Way' From Walt Disney's 'The Lion King Two: Simba's Pride. And now our next contestant Jean Grey singing 'I'll Give You Something to Miss' by Country artist Reba Mcentire."

Well there's a half moon starlit sky

all the conditions are just right

our song's playing on the radio

everybeat of my heart is saying just let go

'Cause when you're holding me this way

it's all I can do to just think straight

a little voice in my head is saying not so fast

if you really want this love to last

I'm gonna catch my breath I'm gonna count to ten

I'm gonna leave you wonderin' when you'll seem e again

I'm gonna say goodnight with one passionate kiss

and leave you with the strongest feeling there is

I'll give you something to miss

I'm not doin' something I'll regret

I'm playing just hard enough to get

I'm gonna give you a little space

and let you enjoy the thrill of the chase

I'm gonna catch my breath I'm gonna count to ten

I'm gonna leave you wonderin' when you'll seem e again

I'm gonna say goodnight with one passionate kiss

and leave you with the strongest feeling there is

I'll give you something to miss

I'm gonna catch my breath I'm gonna count to ten

I'm gonna leave you wonderin' when you'll seem e again

I'm gonna say goodnight with one passionate kiss

and leave you with the strongest feeling there is

I'll give you something to miss

I'm gonna catch my breath I'm gonna count to ten

I'm gonna leave you wonderin' when you'll seem e again

I'm gonna say goodnight with one passionate kiss

and leave you with the strongest feeling there is

I'll give you something

I'll give you something

I'll give you something to miss

I'll give you something

I'll give you something

I'll give you something

I'll give you something

There was silence and then a loud applause. Everyone had been stunned and mesmerized by her performance, but no one notice a silent tear roll down her cheek. "Our next contestants our Piper and Leo Wyatt singing 'Ill Cover You' from 'Rent'.

As Harry and Ginny were watching Leo and Piper sing, very well actually, they were approached by Malfoy.

"Oy, Potter. Do you want to sing with me?" according to the look on his face Harry guessed that he was being completely serious.

"Why would I want to sing a song with you Malfoy?"

"Because this is a song, describing exactly how we feel about one another, and we will put on a great performance for the school." Then he leaned over and began whispering in Harry's ear. Harry's smile grew wide for he thought that it was a brilliant plan.

Piper
Live in my house, I'll be your shelter
Just pay me back,With one thousand kisses
Be my lover - I'll cover you

Leo
Open your door, I'll be your tenant
Don't got much baggage, to lay at your feet
But sweet kisses I've got to spare
I'll be there and I'll cover you

BOTH
I think they meant it
When they said you can't buy love
Now I know you can rent it
A new lease you are my love,
On life - be my life
Just slip me on I'll be your blanket
Wherever - whatever - I'll be your coat

Piper
You'll be my king,
And I'll be your castle

Leo
No you'll be my queen,
And I'll be your moat

BOTH
I think they meant it
When they said you can't buy love
Now I know you can rent it
A new lease you are my love,
On life - all my life
I've longed to discover
Something as true as this is

Leo
So with a thousand sweet kisses
I'll cover you
With a thousand sweet kisses
I'll cover you
When you're worn
Out and tired
When your heart has expired

PiperIf you're cold and you're lonely
You've got one nickel only
With a thousand sweet kisses
I'll cover you
With a thousand sweet kisses
I'll cover you

BOTH
Oh lover I'll cover you, yeahhhhh
Oh lover I'll cover you

"Well you can finally tell that there is some real romance there. And next may I present Miss Hermione Granger, and we do not have down what song she will be singing. I guess we are going to have to find out"

As Hermione made her way to the stage she looked around once more, still no Severus. She prayed like she had never prayed in her life. She had never been scared of anything in her life, but she was deathly afraid of Severus Snape. She knew that he would do anything to get what he wanted, and he wanted her. She cleared her throat, and began to sing 'Think of Me' from Phantom of the Opera. She had barely gotten to the third line when something flickered in the corner of her eye, she turned her head to look, and saw him standing there in the shadows. He was all dressed in black and he had a menacingly smile on his face. She did not notice that she had stopped singing until she heard the crowd mumming. She turned back to the crowd, trying to ignore the shadow that she knew was watching her, and began to sing again and she completed the song.

When you find
that, once
again, you long
to take your heart back
and be free -
if you
ever find
a moment,
spare a thought
for me

We never said
our love
was evergreen,
or as unchanging
as the sea -
but if
you can still
remember
stop and thinkof me . . .

Think of all the things
we've shared and seen -
don't think about the things
which might have been . . .

Think of me,
think of me waking,
silent and
resigned.

Imagine me,
trying too hard
to put you
from my mind.

Recall those days
look back
on all those times,
think of the things
we'll never do -
there will
never be
a day, when
I won't think
of you . .

There was an applause, and when she looked again at Severus, he was gone. She slowly made her way to Sirius, she felt faint, and he must have notice to, for he wore a worried expression on his face.

"What's the matter? You're shaking. Was the singing too much for you?" He asked as he pulled her to a chair.

"No, it's something else but if I told you, you would be furious, and we don't need a scene tonight. Just hold me." At the look in his eyes she added "I promise I will tell you later when we are alone, but not hear."

"Has this anything to do with why you were distraught last night?" Sirius asked. He was really worried about her. If anyone every did anything to hurt her, he would personally see to their punishment.

"Yes. Someone frightened..." But she stopped in mid sentence for there he stood on stage, in black robes and a black masque. He looked absolutely terrifying to her. Sirius must have noticed her expression for he had turned towards her gaze and saw Snape on stage. Sirius then realized, that the bastard must have done something to her. But before he could say anything Snape started to sing.

Confiteor Deo Omnipoteni

Beatae Mariae semper Virgini

Beato Michaeli archangelo

Sanctus apostolis omnibus sanctis

Beata Maria

You know I am a righteous man

Of my virtue I am justly proud

Et tibit Pater

Beata Maria

You know I'm so much purer than

The common, vulgar, weak, licentious crowd

Quia peccavi nimis

Then tell me, Maria

Why I see her singining there

Why her smold'ring eyes still scorch my soul

Cogitatione

I feel her, I see her

The sun caught in almond hair

Is blazing in me out of all control

Verbo et opere

Like fire

Hellfire

This fire in my skin

This burning

Desire

is turning me to sin

It's not my fault

Mea culpa

I'm not to blame

Mea culpa

It is the gypsy girl

Like fire

Hellfire

This fire in my skin

This burning

Desire

is turning me to sin

It's not my fault

Before anyone could applause, Hermione burst into tears, and fled the room. Sirius didn't know weather to follow her or confront Snape. He decided on the first one, and ran after her. But he could not find her anywhere.

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Hermione couldn't believe that he was blaming her for his problems. Not everyone understood Latin that was why he had chosen that song, but she sure as hell understood every word. How could he blame her? He was the one that had proposed. Hermione was so upset that she did not notice where she was going and before she knew it she was in the dungeons. She still had that feeling that someone was watching her, of course he had followed her, she should have expected that.

"Come out Snape, you asshole, I know that you are there." Before she could say another word, she felt a hand on her throat and another one on her abdomen.

"So, you thought that Sirius could protect you, did you? Well where is he now? Probably off dancing with some little whore, oh wait that would be you." Severus cackled. Hermione cringed with disgust as she felt his lips brush across her ear. "You do know that you are singing with me tonight my sweet, after all, everyone has seen you and Sirius together. Why not you and me? That would make for some interesting gossip."

"I will never be your's, and I will not sing with you. If you do not stop I will report this to Professor Dumbledore." She wanted to vommit as Snape stroked her stomach, and then he went lower. She struggled, but his hands were wrapped to tight around her neck, she could barely breathe.

"Oh, I think that you will sing with me, after all, I have a certain 'Grace' about me. You will meat me at the punch bowl in ten minutes, and not a word to your dear Sirius." With that he melted into the shadows like silver. Hermione fell to the floor and began to sob.

How had he found out about Grace? The only people who knew were her parents. At the end of Hermione's fifth year she had been raped by a deatheater, and had become preagnate. She decided to have the child and raise her as her own, she did not believe in abortion. Her parents had agreed to help her throughout the rest of her schooling. Grace was now a year old, how had Severus gotten a hold of her? She pulled herself together. She had to do this for Grace, and for Sirius. Sirius. What would he do when he found out? She could not think about that right now. She had to make her way to the Great Hall and sing her heart out.

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As Hermione reentered the Great Hall, She noticed Dumbledore on stage as she made her way over to the punch bowl. Thankfully Sirius was nowhere to be found. "And now may I introduce an interesting pair, singing a song from the musical 'WICKED'. Everyone gasped in shock as Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy took the stage. No one would have guessed that they would sing together.

Draco
Dearest darlingest Momsie and Popsical:

Harry
My dear Father:

BOTH

There's been some confusion
Over rooming here at Shiz:

Harry
But of course, I'll care for Nessa:

Draco
But of course, I'll rise above it:

BOTH
For I know that's how you'd want me to respond
Yes, there's been some confusion
For you see, my room-mate is:

Draco
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar
And altogether quite impossible to describe:

Harry
Blonde.

Draco
What is this feeling?
So sudden and new?

Harry

I felt it the moment
I laid eyes on you:

Draco
My pulse is rushing:

Harry My head is reeling:

Harry
My face is flushing:

BOTH
What is this feeling?
Fervid as a flame,
Does it have a name?
Yes:Loathing
Unadulterated loathing

Draco
For your face

Harry
Your voice

Draco
Your clothing

BOTH

Let's just say - I loathe it all
Ev'ry little trait, however small
Makes my very flesh begin to crawl
With simple utter loathing
There's a strange exhilaration
In such total detestation
It's so pure and strong!
Though I do admit it came on fast
Still I do believe that it can last
And I will be loathing
Loathing you
My whole life long!

Crabbe and Goyle
Dear Galinda, you are just too good
How do you stand it? I don't think I could!
She's a terror! She's a Tartar!
We don't mean to show a bias,
But Galinda, you're a martyr!

Draco
Well: these things are sent to try us!
Crabbe and Goyle
Poor Galinda, forced to reside
With someone so disgusticified
We all just want to tell you:
We're all on your side!
We share your:

All
What is this feeling Loathing
So sudden and new? Unadulterated loathing
I felt the moment For her face, her voice
I laid eyes on you Her clothing
My pulse is rushing Let's just say:
My head is reeling We loathe it all!
Oh, what is this feeling? Ev'ry little trait
Does it have a name? Makes our very flesh
Yes: Begin to crawl:.
Ahhh: Ahhh:

ALL
Loathing!

Draco and Harry
There's a strange exhilaration Loathing
In such total detestation Loathing
So pure, so strong Loathing

Crabbe and Goyle
So strong!

Draco and Harry
Though I do admit it came on fast
Still I do believe that it can last ALL
And I will be loathing Loathing
For forever loathing Loathing
Truly deeply loathing Loathing you
My whole Loathing
Life long! Unadulterated loathing

Harry
Boo!

The whole school was laughing before the song was through, even Hermione for it fit them perfectly. Before she new it her hand was in someone elses and she was being led toward the stage. "Know you will do all of the dance moves from the movie, and I know you know them. Besides we must put on a performance for your dear Sirius." Hermione's head was spinning. She hoped that this wasn't going to be exactly like the movie. She prayed there were no trap doors on the stage. And before she knew it she was shoved on stage my Severus. She stared into the shocked eyes of the student's and then finally found who she was looking for. He was standing near the doors with a look of confusion on his face. She knew that she had to look frightened, but she couldn't help it. She heard someone clear their throat and looked over and found Severus glaring at her. He slowly mouthed the word 'Grace'. Oh, she absolutely loathed him right know. By now a murmur had risen in the crowd for she had been on stage for a good five minutes without singing. So she slowly began.

No thoughts
within her head,
but thoughts of joy!
No dreams
within her heart
but dreams of love

Severus

You have come here
in pursuit of
your deepest urge,
in pursuit of
that wish,
which till now
has been silent,
silent . . .

I have brought you,
that our passions
may fuse and merge -
in your mind
you've already
succumbed to me
dropped all defenses
completely succumbed to me -
now you are here with me:
no second thoughts,
you've decided,
decided . . .

Past the point
of no return -
no backward glances:the games we've played
till now are at
an end . . .
Past all thought
of "if" or "when" -
no use resisting:
abandon thought,
and let the dream
descend . . .

What raging fire
shall flood the soul?
What rich desire
unlocks its door?
What sweet seduction
lies before
us . . .?

Past the point
of no return,
the final threshold -
what warm,
unspoken secrets
will we learn?
Beyond the point
of no return . . .

Hermione looked over at Sirius and noticed that his eyes were glazed over with tears. She felt as if someone had plunged a knife into her heart. But she had to continue for Grace.

You have brought me
to that moment
where words run dry,
to that moment
where speech
disappears
into silence,
silence . . .

I have come here,
hardly knowing
the reason why . . .
In my mind,
I've already
imagined ourbodies entwining
defenseless and silent -
and now I am
here with you:
no second thoughts,

I've decided,
decided . . .

Past the point
of no return -
no going back now:
our passion-play
has now, at last,
begun . . .
Past all thought
of right or wrong -
one final question:
how long should we
two wait, before
we're one . . .?

When will the blood
begin to race
the sleeping bud
burst into bloom?
When will the flames,
at last, consume
us . . .?

BOTH

Past the point
of no return
the final threshold -
the bridge
is crossed, so stand
and watch it burn . . .
We've passed the point
of no return . . .

Severus

Say you'll share withme one
love, one lifetime . . .
Lead me, save me
from my solitude . . .

(He takes from his finger a ring and holds it out to her.
Slowly she takes it and puts it on her finger.)

Say you want me
with you,
here beside you . . .
Anywhere you go
let me go too -
Christine
that's all I ask of you

Hermione noticed that at the end of their song their was complete silence. She skimmed the crowd for Sirius but did not find him anywhere. She could not contain it any more she collapsed on the floor of the stage and burst into tears, not caring if anyone saw her. Before she knew it someone was at her side, she looked up and saw Harry. Slowly he bent down and picked her up. She clung to him like her life depended on it, as he carried her off the stage. She did not see where Severus had gone, nor did she care.

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Harry slowly sat Hermione down at the nearest table. "Hermione what is wrong? What has Snape done to you? I swear I am going to kill him before the night is through." Hermione was trying to control herself as she answered Harry. "I can't tell you here Harry. Plus I need to find Severus and speak with him, and then I have got to find Sirius."

"Sirius, left Hermione. He told us to tell you not to look for him because he wasn't coming back. And why do you need to find Snape? He's made this whole night miserable for you. I thought he would be the last person that you wanted to see."

The only words that Hermione had comprehended out of that whole sentence was that Sirius had left. But that couldn't be. If he loved her, he would have stayed. Hermione stood up and turned around, searching the room for Severus. She found him talking to Professor Dumbledore. She stalked over to him, Harry hot on her heals trying to calm him down. She looked him straight in the eyes for a while, Professor Dumbledore and Harry watching her the entire time. She didn't care. She was going to get her daughter back, no matter what it took. She already lost Sirius. She would not loose Grace as well. Dumbledore interrupted their little glaring contest. "Would you two care to take this up to my office? Then we can discuss your little performance on stage, and the student/teacher boundaries."

"I wish to speak to Professor Snape alone Sir." Hermione was using a tone that everyone, including Professor Dumbledore, meant business.

"Very well. You may use my office I will escort you two up there, and then I will leave you alone. You two will meet with me tomorrow though to discuss this. Hogwarts does not tolerate this kind of behavior." Before they knew it Dumbledore was locking them in his office, allowing them some privacy. Hermione was the first to speak.

"Okay you bastard. I don't know how you found out about her or how you got a hold of her, but I swear, if you don't give me Grace back this instance, I will personally make you life a living hell. I've already lost Sirius, thanks to you. I will not loose her to." Hermione's eyes were seething with anger.

"What makes you think that I have her?" Severus asked so calmly that it scared Hermione.

"Where is she Severus? Stop playing your fucking mind games. I want my daughter, and you better not have harmed one hair on her head."

"I will say it again. What makes you think that I have her? I decided that she needed some 'fatherly love', after all, her father didn't even know about her."

Hermione's face had gone ashen with fear. "How do you know who her father is? I don't even know who he is or if he is still alive. You better tell me Snape or I will make your life hell. If you don't tell me, I will take this matter straight to Dumbledore. I don't care if the whole fucking school finds out I was raped, and I that I now have a one year old. All I want is my daughter back!"

"I'm a spy Hermione. Do you honestly didn't think I wouldn't have found out sooner or later? I actually knew about a month into your six year."

Hermione had thought that she had covered it so well. If Snape knew, she wondered who else had known. Hermione couldn't think about that right now though. She had to focus on getting her daughter back, no matter what it took. She finally bended

"What do you want from me? I will do whatever you want. Just please tell me who has my daughter."

"Isn't it obvious Hermione? I want what I've wanted from the beginning. YOU." Hermione shuddered at the thought. But she had to. It was the only way to get Grace back."

"I will do what you want if you tell me who has her."

" I want you to marry me. Promise me you will, and then I will tell you who her father is. You can't get past his security anyways."

"Fine, I promise. I'm wearing the ring already aren't I."

"Yes you are, but I want you to take off his ring and give it to me."

Hermione cringed at the thought, but she had to. This is for Grace. I will always love you Sirius. You are my one true love. Hermione slid the ring of her finger and put it in his hand.

"Very good, now we will seel it with a kiss." He bent over her and before Hermione knew it his cold, hard lips were pressed against hers, his tongue was forcing her mouth open. She tried to pull back, but he had to tight a hold on her. He slid his had up her shirt and began to stroke her breast. He felt her shiver rand then go still and decided that was enough for now. He would get what he wanted later. He let her go.

"Now tell me where Grace is." Hermione face was pale and she was shivering, but she had to know.

"She is with her father."

"You've already told me that you asshole."

"Yes, but what I didn't tell you is that her half brother is one of your greatest enemy's. As is her father."

"Oh, no. Not him..."

"Yes, that's right. The father of your baby is Lucius Malfoy."

(A.N: So. What did you think? I know that Everyone is out of Character but this is how I want them to be. I hope that you all like it and that it wasn't too much information for one chapter. This was my longest chapter yet, I'm so proud. I hope that you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed typing it. It was twenty pages on word perfect. So it should be fairly long. Because of this the next chapter will take about two weeks. I have other stories that I have to update, and I have to decide what is going to happen next. I know how this story is going to end, I just have to think on some of the smaller details. I love the word disgustefied. I don't even know if that it is a word but it is in the song from WICKED. Go and find it if you didn't see it the first time. I am not that great at description, so if anyone want's to add anything to the costumes or the Great Hall, just PM me and I will repost. I hope that you all enjoyed it. PLEASE REVIEW. Oh, Hellfire is from 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'. I altered it a little bit to fit Hermione.)