The Dark Lord's Side
Chapter 7: Bittersweet Reunion
Listening to: Picture to Burn by Taylor Swift, Comatose by Skillet, Miss Murder by AFI, Sorry by Buckcherry, Damn Regret by RJA, False Pretense by RJA, and Stricken by Disturbed
"Why did you bring me here, so soon after Harry showed them the memory?" Severus asked nervously. He realized he let his guard down around her, more even so then Albus.
"We are in danger. I had a dream that the Dark Lord killed you and then turned on me as you whispered close to the same words this morning in my ear." Ginny replied in a rush before leading their way into the house. They made sure Mrs. Black stayed quiet as they ventured into the kitchen. Their attempts were in vain as Fred, George, and Ron were stuffing themselves senseless, almost.
"What are you doing here?" Fred said with open hatred. He was coming around the table from one side and George and Ron from the other.
"Don't you dare touch him!" Ginny spat at them, her face red with the Weasley fury.
"Why shouldn't I? He's a pervert for even touching you! Move out of the way, Ginny, we don't want to hurt you!" George now said.
"HURT ME! If you think you can get past me without some serious injury, then you are dreaming! Don't say anything, Ron! I don't want to deal with you either. Leave him alone before I kill you!" she scoffed as they continued to advance towards her and Severus. They now had a small crowd of people, Ginny was shocked no one had stopped them until she saw the same look of fury on almost everyone's face.
"He really has changed you, but for the worse. I dare you to try killing us." Fred laughed, but it was a cold, angry one.
"You could never beat me! I went to be spy for more than my availability. I could defeat all three of you without breaking too much of a sweat. If it comes to it, I will kill my own brothers." she threatened, pain contorting her face.
Suddenly and without warning Ginny shot a stunning spell at Fred who was pulling out his wand. George then shot a leg-locker curse at Severus. Ginny turned an even darker shade of magenta as she said the counter-curse.
Out of no where Harry yelled "STOP IT!!" Quiet a few people were shocked that he was the one to come forward, most of them thought he would join the fighting and were shocked.
"Thank you Mr. Potter!" Severus said icily. He was thankful that he gave Ginny up, but was wondering if he had another motive for not fighting harder.
Harry ignored his thanks and went on to say "He has proved his loyalty to Dumbledore and Ginny chose him. He didn't seduce her, she made the first move. He protects her over everything else, nothing will happen to her while she is in his arms. They are back, so greet them and leave them alone."
"Thank you, Harry. I truly am sorry for hurting you, but I never knew I would find love when I left." she whispered to Harry, but everyone else heard. She directed her next comments to everyone "I chose him, I helped him, I fell in love with him. Don't hate him, you can hate me, but never hate him. He isn't some sick, old pervert, he is a lonely, hurt man. I don't care about the age difference, I don't care he was once my professor, I don't know how or why, but I fell in love. My love for him is one thing that will never change. Mum, I'm of age, so don't try to stop me."Shock flitted across everyone's faces as they took in what she had to say.
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She lead him upstairs to his room. She sat down on the bed as he stood stock still by the open door.
"You love me that much? You don't care about the age difference? You don't care I was your professor for your seven years of school?" he couldn't stop himself as the questions poured out.
"I don't care how old you are, you will always be the same person, I know were my professor, so I know your standards, as to how much I love you, that should never be a question. I love you and everything that comes with you. I love your mood swings, the way the lines on your face soften when you look at me, the concentration you have when you're making a potion, the way you move around a room, and the way you kiss me..." she trailed off as she moved towards him and their lips connected. They heard an intake of breath from outside the door and broke off, looking towards the sound.
"Hermione? What do you want?" Ginny questioned her friend guardedly.
"I... I was coming to talk to you, but I'll leave if you're busy." she faltered, still shocked by the words she had just her the youngest Weasley speak and then shocked again by the intensity of their kiss.
Ginny picked her head off his chest and said "Come in." Severus stood with his back against the far wall as he silently watched on.
"Are you going to be okay?" asked Hermione with concern.
"We'll be fine. I knew the fight would come, but I had hoped it wouldn't or at least wouldn't have been so bitter. Thank you for your concern, but he really will take care of me." she said, leaning over to hug Hermione before she left.
A/N: I have a poll on my page to decide whether I should kill Severus or keep him alive. Please tell me your opinions, I know all of you have one.
LONGEST CHAPTER YET!
