A/N: Hey look! It doesn't take me forever to update does it. HA! Well, I've been going through a lot lately. I found out that I'm slightly bipolar so I've been going through treatments and dealing with some pretty heavy emotions. But Hey, I'm feeling GREAT today. Oh, and Hi Kelly! This is me waving to you! (waves). Thanks to everybody who reviewed! Here's your chapter!

Disclaimer: She still refuses to cooperate. Sorry!

Chapter 8:

After Severus left Isabelle's house he went straight to the Weasley's following the tacking spell he had muttered. Much to his chagrin he found Ginny waiting for him.

"Good Evening Miss Weasley. Is there any use in asking you where Hermione is?"

"You know there's not Snape. If it makes you feel better she was here not to long ago. She asked me to keep you distracted long enough that she could get away." Ginny stated matter-of-factly.

Severus sighed. He realized that what with his conversation with the old lady, and now this one with Ginny, Hermione's trail would have gone cold. He decided to head back to the castle and try owling her. With any luck she might reply and maybe they could work this whole thing out.

Without saying a word he left, leaving a very startled Ginny behind.

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In Paris Hermione had just arrived at her parents' luxurious condo. After being admitted by the maid that opened the door she sat waiting in the entry for her mother.

Mrs. Granger came hurrying down the hall towards her daughter. "Oh, darling! Is everything alright?" she asked with a worried look on her face.

"I'm alright mother." Hermione calmed her. "I just had a little argument with my boyfriend and need somewhere to stay for a few weeks. Would I be interrupting your vacation with dad to much if I stay here?"

"Oh no darling! You just go with Yvonne here and she will show you to your rooms. We have dinner at about six so go freshen up a bit, and get to know the place a bit before we eat."

"Thanks mum." Hermione said before following the maid up the stairs.

The maid showed her to her rooms and then left her there to unpack her things. The rooms were large and spacious, not near as cozy as her little room in Isabelle's house. Thinking of Isabelle she headed straight to the desk and wrote her a letter telling of her safe arrival at her parent's summer home.

As soon as the owl headed off she went into the bathroom. It was a beautiful room; everything was covered in white marble. The towels were white, along with the rugs and curtains. The faucets and handles were all highly polished chrome. The whole place seemed to sparkle.

Grinning, Hermione quickly slipped out of her clothes and climbed into the big eighteen jet Jacuzzi that was in the middle of the room. She soaked for about half an hour before she noticed that the steamy warmth was making her feel sick. 'That's odd.' She thought as she climbed out and wrapped in a fluffy white terry cloth bathrobe. 'Warm water has never made me feel sick before, maybe it's an after effect to all that quick-paced traveling.'

As she was drying off her hair she heard someone shriek in her bedroom. She went running in to find Yvonne trying to shoo out a large barn owl.

"Yvonne! It's alright, stop flapping at it you're only scaring it more."

She calmed the poor girl down and then noticed the owl had something tied to its leg. After reassuring Yvonne that she would get it out and shooing her out the door she went over to the now calmed owl and received the letter tied to its leg. She gave it a cracker out of the bowl on the desk, and then as it munched away she looked at her letter.

It was a letter from Severus. She quickly tore it open to read:

Dear Hermione,

I know that you are a little apprehensive of me right now, but seeing as I was unable to speak to you face to face I thought I might try this way. I really miss you, and I'm very sorry for upsetting you. I have lived as an authorative person for so long that giving commands is almost second nature to me. I hope that someday you'll be able to forgive me for being who I am. I spoke with Old lady Isabelle, and she explained why you had left me in the first place. I'm very sorry for that. I had my reasons for wanting you to move to the castle with me. I would tell you but I'd still like to keep that for you as a surprise. Owl me back with a place and time you would like to meet. We really need to discus this and work it out

All my love,

Severus

Hermione read the letter in disbelief. 'He really expects me to just come running to his arms and cry on his shoulder or something!'

Remembering her words to Ginny she sat down and wrote out this reply.

Dear Severus,

I accept your apology, but I am not ready to discuss this just yet. I am going to stay away until you realize what you did that drove me away. You say you know but somehow I don't think you do. Feel free to owl me whenever you feel like, but don't expect to see me until I am ready. Oh, and sorry for the hospital thing. How are you feeling? You had me very worried. I still love you with all my heart. Just think on what I've said for a few weeks.

Yours forever,

Hermione

Hermione sealed it up with a sigh. She sent it back with the owl that had brought Severus' letter. As she got up from her desk she felt slightly queasy.

'Just nerves from dealing with all this.' She thought. She got dressed and went down to the dinner table. Her parents greeted her with open arms.

She tried to converse with them as she ate but her stomach seemed to roil within her.

"Are you feeling alright dear? You seem a little green." Her mother said with a look of concern.

"It's okay mother I'm feeling…" Hermione jumped up from the table and sped off before she could finish her sentence.

She ran to the little bathroom down the hall. She barely reached the toilet in time before she leaned over and emptied her stomach into the bowl. When she finished she sat up feeling a little shaky.

'What is wrong with me?' she thought. 'Maybe I should see a doctor. Duh, I'm a certified healer now. I can diagnose myself.'

She pulled out her wand and performed the diagnostic spell while pointing it at herself. When she saw the little purple light appear at the end she fell over in a dead faint.

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Severus was in Hogsmeade when her letter arrived. After he read it he tore it into little bits and threw it in the fire. 'Merlin, she cannot keep doing this to me.' He thought as he headed for the Three Broomsticks.

Rosemerta knew what was coming when she saw him come in. She sent word to the Headmaster to send someone for the potions master before he harmed someone or something. But before anyone could show up the door opened and who should walk in but Rita Skeeter.

The foul journalist took one look at Severus and sauntered over to where he was sitting.

"Why Severus! How lovely to see you here on this lovely evening!" she cooed.

"Get lost Rita." Severus growled before returning to his drink.

"My my, someone's not very happy this evening. Is anything troubling you Professor? And where is your lovely little girlfriend tonight? Are you two still together?"

"Shut up and leave if you know what's good for you." Severus said again, a little louder this time.

"Now Severus, let's not be hostile. I'd just like to know if there's anything I can do to help as a friend." Rita purred.

"MERLIN WOMAN ARE YOU THAT STUPID?" Severus yelled. "YOU THINK IF MY GIRLFRIEND LEFT ME WITHOUT SAYING A WORD, VANISHES OFF THE FACE OF THE EARTH I'D COME RUNNING TO YOU FOR HELP?"

"She left you did she?" Rita asked with a gleam in her eye.

"DAMN RIGHT SHE DID. BEEN GONE FOR A MONTH AND A HALF. I'VE CHASED HER FROM HERE TO TIMBUKTU AND I STILL CAN'T FIND HER!"

"So…what are you going to do about it?" Rita asked

Before he could answer Professor McGonagall came running through the doors.

"Severus." She called sternly. "What in the name of Merlin do you think you're doing? Come on, I have a carriage to take us to the castle right outside. Come now, the Headmaster is waiting for us."

And with that she dragged him outside.

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Back in Paris Hermione came to, to find her parent's leaning over her.

"Honey, what happened? Are you alright? Did you hit your head? Where does it hurt?"

"I'm alright mom and dad. Really, just a little stomach flu that's all. I'll be fine."

She got up and went to her room where she found some paper and wrote a short note. When her owl finally returned she sent it off again, this time to Ginny.

A short time later when Ginny received it she opened it and gasped as she read:

Ginny help, I'm pregnant.

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A/N: Ha! Told you something would happen. Now review and tell me what you thought. This has got to be my longest chapter yet so I want to see a record breaking amount of reviews! Thanx to all! Cill