A/N: I hope you guys didn't give up on me. Life as a mother is so busy! Thanx to all my wonderful reviewers. I have been going through a bout of depression so you guys really made my day. Enjoy this chapter!

Chapter 6:

Severus Snape was in the hospital for about three days. He saw Hermione once during that time, but she never came in to check on him unless he was asleep.

"If I didn't know better I would say she was trying to avoid me." He grumbled to himself.

"Well dear I think we can let you go today." Announced the little old mediwitch as she came bustling in with an armload of fresh sheets. "That potion has taken effect and you should be good as new. Is there anything I can get for you love?"

Severus sat up. "Is there any way I could speak to Ms. Granger? I understand she's the one that has been looking after me."

"Oh, she's not here now love. Her training shift ended at five this morning. But maybe I can get you the address of the place she's staying so you can stop by and see her."

"What do you mean her training shift has ended?" Severus asked.

"She only signed on with us for about four weeks. We sent her papers to St. Mungo's just this morning. I hope you're not to upset that we had a trainee working on you, but I assure you that she is a very talented young women." The healer smiled as she handed him a card with the address.

"Oh no, I'm not upset at all." Severus reassured her. "I was just curious. Um, when do you think I'll be able to leave?"

"Anytime you feel like it love, just be sure to inform the front desk when you do."

The old witch finished cleaning the room and left. Severus climbed out of bed and got dressed. He found his way to the front desk and told them he was leaving. He went outside and found a nice deserted spot to disapperate. He spun on his heel and in seconds was in front of old Isabelle's house.

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Earlier that morning Hermione burst into the house. "Isabelle, there letting him out around noon today. I have to get packed!"

Isabelle looked startled. Then she patted the seat next to her. "Come sit down for a moment dear. You know you can't run from him forever. Especially if you love him as much as I think you do. Why don't you wait for him and see if the two of you can talk it out." She said gently.

"I'm still to afraid of him. I know I love him, but I'm afraid that he will try to take over me again if he finds me. I know he'll demand that I return with him. That would make this entire trip absolutely useless. I want him to realize that I am an independent person, that I'm not his to lord over."

"I understand dear." Isabelle patted her shoulder. "Well, let's go help you get packed, and then we can have a little farewell tea party. I'm going to miss having someone around. You just have to promise you'll write to me and let me know how you are from time to time."

"I'd love to! I'm really going to miss you a lot to Isabelle." Hermione leaned over and gave the elderly witch a tight hug.

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A few hours later found Hermione packed and seated at the little kitchen table sipping tea. Isabelle was giving her a sort of going away party so there were lots of goodies.

Hermione was feeling very satisfied when the doorbell rang. Looking out the window she jumped up, "Oh my gosh, it's him! Help me Isabelle, stall him or something!"

"Calm down dear, I'll go see who it is before we get all panicky." Isabelle said as she headed for the door.

She peeked through the little spy hole and then turned to Hermione. "It's him what do you want me to do dear?"

"Stall him for a few moments so I can get to my parents. I know they're on vacation but they won't refuse me if I come find them."

There was a loud knock just then and they heard Severus roar, "Open up Hermione, I know your in there I can hear you."

"Isabelle please?" Hermione panicked, "He's getting angry. He hates waiting."

"Alright Hermione, best of luck to you." Isabelle whispered.

She watched as Hermione disapperated and then opened the door.

A/N: Kay! Let me know how you liked this one. My husband thinks I should just drop this story. Review if you think I should continue! Thanx all, Cill