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Severus and Hermione appeared in the corner of a dark alley. Hermione gasped when she saw that.
''Walk like nothing is happening.'' Severus said and when Hermione nodded, he started to walk and was followed by her. He opened a door from a house and pulled her inside.
''We arrived'' He said to her and gave her a small smile ''This is my home. This is the place I grew up'' he continued
''It's beautiful here Severus'' Hermione said and smiled at him. She looked around her and saw that she was inside a huge hall with few portraits here and there and few doors. Walking further down the hall she could see doors at her left and at her right. She face few stairs and guessed that those were for the second flood.
''Come on, I will show you your room.'' Severus said and leaded Hermione towards the second floor to the bedrooms. She opened a door and Hermione gasped.
''This is your room. It has everything of you when you were a baby. I couldn't come and change everything. This place holds a lot of great memories of you and your mother. I never believed that you were coming back here so I didn't change a thing. You can change anything you want. Just tell me and we will do everything you want.'' Severus said and looked around the room. Memories flashed in front of him. He wanted to let his tears fell but he had to be strong for his daughter. When he realized that Hermione hadn't said a thing he looked at her ''Hermione, are you okay?'' he asked but was taken aback when Hermione flung herself at him and hugged him tight He stroked her hair and hugged her.
''It's beautiful here. Thank you so much!'' She whispered and looked at him. Severus wiped her tears
''No more tears now. I don't want to see you crying again. We are in for a new life.'' He said and smiled. Hermione smiled back at him and nodded ''Let's continue'' he said and they walked towards another door. He opened it and Hermione gasped again ''This is my bedroom.'' Hermione smiled and nodded. Their trip continued and Hermione learned every corner of the house in only a few hours. Severus promised her that he would make her a study beside his and Hermione was very happy. At some point, Hermione and Severus came face to face with a portrait of a not very beautiful woman with black hair and eyes.
''Hello Severus'' Said the woman and looked warmly at him. Hermione couldn't imagine who this woman was. She sure looked familiar with those eyes but she didn't know.
''Hello mother'' Said Severus and Hermione felt numb for not realizing earlier. Of course, Severus had his mother eyes. That's why they were familiar. ''May I present to you Hermione. She is my daughter.'' Severus continued and the woman at the portrait gasped
''Your– Your daughter? Oh my son! I can't believe that I have a grandchild. You are very beautiful my dear! Very beautiful indeed'' Said the woman and smiled with a warm and big smile.
''Thank you'' Hermione said to her and returned the smile.
The three talked for a little while and then Severus and Hermione left. They ate and then they retired to the bedrooms for the night.
Few weeks later found Hermione at her bedroom with a book at her hands. She closed it and started to think about those weeks. She had truly started to gain those feeling of love towards her father. She started to really see him as her father and not as her professor. He was always so sweet with her. She had a few times tea with her grandmother Minerva and she had a few conversations with her other grandmother Eileen. The previous week Dumbledore had visited and said for it was best for her to continue being a Granger. Both Severus and she would be in danger if the world knew. And after all Hermione would have to join the death eaters if they learned that she was Severus daughter. They agreed that Hermione the last week of summer would stay with her friends at the Burrow. Her mind drifted to something else. She chuckled to herself. She remembered that time when she had fallen from the stairs few weeks ago and how Severus had rushed to her checking every part of her body to see if she was okay. He was very worried for her health, But he was always so sweet. Nothing like his self at school. She shook her head and smiled. Today she would meet her two best friends at Diagon Alley. Her thoughts were interrupted by a knock.
''Come in'' She said and stood up from the bed
''Hermione you ready? You are going to be late to your meeting'' Severus said to his daughter and smiled at her
''I am leaving now dad'' Hermione said and hugged him. She finally kissed his cheek and said ''I will not be late promise'' She said and with a kiss to her head from her father she went downstairs followed by Severus.
''Hermione be careful okay? These are dark times'' He said to her and stoked her cheek.
''Don't worry dad I will be fine'' Hermione said and with one last kiss to his cheek she left.
After few minutes she found herself inside the Leaky Cauldron. She waved at Tom and then went to the Diagon Alley. She soon was greeted by voices.
''HERMIONE'' Harry and Ron yelled and run to her
''Harry, Ron, it's so good to see you!'' Hermione said and hugged both.
''How was your summer Mione?'' Asked Ron with a smile
''Same old Ron'' Hermione answered him easily but deep down she was hurting for not telling the truth to her friends.
''Let's go first at the twins shop to have some fun'' Harry suggested and the other two nodded. When they walked inside the shop they were greeted by loud noises and lot of people.
''WOW'' Said the three and took their own way towards different things.
After an hour or so the three left the shop and walked down the alley. Suddenly they saw the destroyed wand shop.
''Oh no - not Ollivanders, everybody got their first wands from here.'' Said Hermione and looked at the place with sudden eyes. The three walked inside. Hermione slightly touched the selves where the wands were stored. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath,
''Harry'' Suddenly Ron said and Hermione went towards the two
''Does it look only to me that Draco and his mummy are walking like they are trying to not been seen?'' Asked Ron and Harry and Hermione looked closely.
''Let's follow them'' Said Harry when Draco and his mother walked down to the street. The three friends followed and saw them walking inside Borking and Burgs. Then they saw Draco touching something like wardrobe. They couldn't see anything else because few moments later Fenrir closed the curtains.
After an hour it was time for the trio to return to the houses. Hermione hugged them again and said ''I will see you in three days boys''
Harry kissed her head as a brother ''Take care Mione. We will see you in three days''
Ron kissed her cheek and said ''We will see you in three days. Although if something goes wrong we are an owl away. Send it and we will be there in seconds'' and all of them laughed
Hermione then said ''Okay Ron thank you! See you guys, bye!'' and left
Hermione returned to Spinners End. She found her dad sitting on his study. She knocked the door.
''Enter'' Severus said and looked up from his newspaper. He smiled when he saw his daughter ''Hello Hermione''
Hermione walked in and closed the door behind her. She went and kissed her father at his cheek. ''Hello dad''
''How are you? Did you have fun?'' Severus asked her while caressing her hair
''It was fine. I think I am going to pack. Besides in few days I will be leaving for the Burrow.'' Hermione said and stood up
''Hermione'' Severus called her and when she looked at him ''I love you my little girl'' he continued and gave her a small smile.
Hermione returned the smile and gave him a hug and a kiss to the cheek ''I love you too daddy!'' She said and left
The next evening Hermione was sitting again to her bedroom. She was doing it a lot lately. She didn't know why but at her bedroom she was feeling safe. Suddenly voices could be heard from downstairs. She knew that for the remain of summer Voldemort had sent Pettigrew to stay there. Her father had told her this morning. She grabbed her wand and came out of her room. She walked towards the end of the hall and looked downstairs. She gasped when she saw Narcissa Malfoy, Bellatrix Lestrange and that traitor Peter Pettigrew inside her house. She quickly casted a concealer charm to herself and walked down the stairs towards her father's study where she saw that the three people had gone. She walked very quietly towards the door and stood behind it. Suddenly one of the two women started to talk. She knew that it wasn't Bellatrix because this voice was much calmer with a hint of worry. She guessed that it was Draco's mother voice. ''I know I'm not to be here. The Dark Lord himself forbid me to speak of this- '' She said but didn't finish
Severus stopped her by saying ''If the Dark Lord has forbidden it, you are not to speak...'' Hermione looked inside the bedroom. She needed to see what was happening and then her father said again. ''But as it so happens, I'm aware of your situation.'' He said and stopped again. Hermione put her hand to her mouth. She was so shocked. What socked her more was Bellatrix reaction. ''You? The Dark Lord told you?''
Hermione couldn't move. She was feeling petrified. She couldn't understand for what they were talking but after Bellatrix reaction Hermione realized that they were talking about the luck of some death eater.
Severus eyed Bellatrix quickly and turned again back to Narcissa ''Your sister doubts me. Over the years I've played my part well, so well I've deceived one of the greatest wizards of all time.''
Bellatrix snarled when Severus said that and he glared at her and said ''Dumbledore is a great wizard. Only a fool would question it.'' Hermione smirked at her father's outburst. He was right and he wanted to show it. She always did that. Hermione looked at Bellatrix who was ready to say something when Narcissa spoke ''I don't doubt you Severus.'' Severus looked at her but Bellatrix spoke first.'' You should be honored Cissy'' when she said that Hermione shivered from the corner of the room. How someone could probably be honored for being chosen by Voldemort. She felt discussed from only the idea. Her attention was turned to Narcissa who spoke with pain in her voice. ''He is just a boy'' Hermione felt once again petrified. She realized for whom they were talking about. Flashes from last night at Diagon Alley when she and her friends saw Draco and his mother walking towards Borgin and Burks flashed in front of her. Harry and Ron were right for having their suspicions about Draco being a death eater. She shook every thought off of her mind and concentrated to the conversation in front of her. Severus looked at Narcissa and said ''I can't change the Dark Lord's mind. But it might be possible for me to help Draco.''
Narcissa stood up and a small smiled was craved in her face ''Severus'' she said but once again Bellatrix came to the conversation and walked towards Severus and stood behind him whispering to him loud enough thought for Hermione to hear it ''Swear to it... make the Unbreakable Vow.''
Hermione widened her eyes. She shook her head. She couldn't believe what her father had to do. She knew deep down that he had a plan but why him? Why after all the pain in his life, why can't he stay away from all of it? But then the reality came crushing to her. Her father couldn't leave everything behind him as she couldn't leave everything behind her. She couldn't leave Harry on his own and Severus couldn't leave her and Dumbledore. Tears started to form in her eyes.
Bellatrix continued walking around her father and Narcissa and finally she stood behind Narcissa. She opened her mouth and again poison came out ''It's just empty words. He'll give it his best effort, when it matters most. He'll just slither back into his hole... coward.''
Severus looked at her for a few second and then with clear voice he said '' Take- out- your- wand'' Bellatrix and Narcissa looked at him while Hermione left her tears fall down her cheeks. Severus and Narcissa clasp hands and Bellatrix waved her wand. She started to say '' Will you, Severus Snape, watch over Draco Malfoy, as he attempts to fulfill the Dark Lord's wishes?''
Severus was looking at the wall which was behind Narcissa. He said ''I will''
Bellatrix then said again ''And will you, to the best of your ability, protect him from harm?
''I will'' he said again and Hermione felt the tears rolling down her face rapidly
Bellatrix said ''And, if Draco should fail, will you yourself carry out the deed the Dark Lord has ordered Draco to perform?''
''I will'' Severus said and the bond was made. Bellatrix smiled evilly while Narcissa smiled with relief. Hermione left the room quickly and walked to her room. She was feeling betrayed by what her father had done. She was in pain of what her father had to do. She wanted to help him but knew that he would never leave her to something like that. She was scared for her father. She didn't want to lose him. She opened the door to her bedroom, walked inside and closed it again. She leaned to the door and closed her eyes. She sank to the floor and gathered her legs close to her body and touched her head to her knees.
When Bellatrix, Narcissa and Peter left. Severus poured himself a glass of fire whiskey and sat to his chair. He left his tears to fall without knowing that at the second floor his daughter was crying as well for him.
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