Rose entered just in time to see Madam Pomfrey giving him a potion. Looking up she smiled. Ah Miss Black Professor Snape is just waking up," said Poppy. Walking forward she sat down on the chair next to Severus' bed. Pushing his hair out of his face she looked at his sallow face. When he wasn't scowling, he looked so peaceful. "Oh, Severus you have been through so much." She then felt a hand clasp around her wrist. Looking down she looked in a pair of onyx eyes. "Rose, thank you." She started to cry. "You idiot I was so worried about you. I thought I lost you." Snape chuckled which made Rose smile. "I'm glad there isn't just a grumpy man in there." "I'm not grumpy just bitter, you stupid girl." She smiled and hugged him which he returned. He didn't know what this girl was doing to him, but he had grown fond of her.
After Poppy checked Severus over she agreed to let him leave under the condition that Rose escorted him back to his living quarters. Once they reached the dungeons Severus led her down several halls before there standing in front of them was the most beautiful couple Rose had ever seen. The Portrait was of two students that had to be no older than their fifth year. "It's a portrait of Lily and me. We had it done right before Christmas of our fifth year." Rose could have sworn she saw tears, but Severus cleared his throat. "Lilies Bloom when Roses shine." The two in the portrait said enter as they swung aside. Walking in she saw Severus was a simple man. He didn't have many possessions except for his books.
"Now you have escorted me like Poppy had asked of you, you may go." "Of course, Severus, but before I go may I ask a favor?" asked Rose. He looked as if he wanted to say no but sighed and motioned for her to continue. "May I bring Harry to the portrait. I know it is like your secret piece of Lily, but I think it will be good for Harry." Severus glared at her but nodded. Quickly thanking him she ran out of his private quarters and decided to find Harry. It didn't take her long to find him on the grounds sitting by the lake with Ron and Hermione.
"Come on 'Mione we can study later," whined Ron. Rose shook her head remembering how that conversation went. "Excuse me Harry may I sit down?" The three looked up and saw Rose. Nodding she sat down and it felt comforting to be with the innocence they all felt again. "You know Hermione is right you should really study otherwise you won't be able to become an Auror." Harry looked up at her surprised. "How did you…" began Harry. "Oh, Harry your father was an Auror as well. He would be proud of you." Harry looked off into the distance. "I wish there was a way to talk to them. My parents I mean. "I can't help you speak with your father, but I can help you speak with your mother." Harry looked at Rose like she was crazy. "Please trust me." She held out her hand and he took it.
Rose led him down to the dungeons and the farther they got the colder it was. Wrapping his cape tightly around himself he followed her. Ten minutes later they arrived in front of the portrait. Harry looked up to see a beautiful red head with almond shaped green eyes. "Mom…" Rose smiled as she saw Harry tear up. Placing a hand on his shoulder he looked at her. "Remember this isn't the Lily who was your mother. This Lily is only in her fifth year." "I know, but at least I can talk to her." Rose turned and started to walk away, but not before she heard Harry thank her by her name. Not Rose but as Hermione. Nodding she continued off to her dorm. She wanted Harry to enjoy what he could for soon war would be upon them. The next piece to get would be the goblet. She knew that would not be an easy task, but they needed Sirius to help. The problem was how to get into Gringotts. She certainly didn't want to do it like last time. She decided to carefully plan her next move and head back out to the lake.
