Severus was sitting at his desk when his door went he shouted for them to enter he didn't want to deal with Dunderheads but when he looked up, he noticed it was Hermione, he bowed his head ''Miss Granger I am glad to see you turned up on time.'' he waved his hand for her to take a seat.
Hermione gave him a faint smile and took the seat he offered her ''Yes well I was in the library searching up some stuff.'' she was careful what she said around him she didn't want her plan or what she was up to getting back to Dumbledore.
Severus raised his eyebrow at Hermione's comment he knew they were planning something because Dumbledore had told him she worked out what a Horcrux was witch didn't surprise him, he knew she was intelligent ''Yes very well now I am need of help most days until the evenings shall we say Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and letting you have off Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday off. Although the weekend I will require you here from nine in the morning until dinner time if this is agreeable to you and if you feel you can handle this along with your homework and extra activities you are engaged in at this current moment, seeing as you have only one or two lessons on the days I need you it would be a perfect time.'' he said pushing a timetable towards her he knew that there was a possibility she would be gone from him he knew to expect that however he really did need the help as well.
Hermione smiled at him as she looked the timetable over she nodded ''I see no problems with this plan Professor.'' she softly handed him back the timetable there hands brushed and she felt an electric shock shoot through her she pulled back like he did in confusion she figured it was due to her nerves about coming here.
Severus felt a spark when there hands brushed he pulled back like he had been burned and schooled his features over ''Excellent read over this, would you and let me know what you think and then sign it so the Headmaster will have a copy.'' he was glad she had her attention on something else he sat back and finally allowed him self to observe her closely.
He noticed that she was definitely no child and due to her use of time turner she is older again along with her birthday being in September making her already a year older than her peers, so although Hermione should would be turning nineteen this year because of her birth certificate, but really due to the time turner she was about to turn twenty this year while others will be turning Eighteen and he had noticed that she had a body of a woman he wouldn't be a red blooded man if he hadn't noticed. He had noticed many of the male students looking or staring at her he knew she didn't care for looks from the conversation he overheard with Potter in the hospital wing when she said that if she was to scar it wouldn't bother her.
He had to admire her like that she was intelligent she could rival his own intelligence she was excellent at Potions, not that he would admit it, he wouldn't say she was gorgeous, but she was defiantly pretty and Beautiful in her own way it was her ways to forgive and understand he had heard the spectacle in the hall with Weasley he was very pleased to see him hexed and the fact it was permanent and that she couldn't remove it until it wore of its self was brilliant he then turned his attention to her hair it wasn't the usual messy bushy hair she had when younger. No, they were soft curls now that hung down her back, he noticed her creamy skin and lovely neck, he let his eyes trail the grove and to her chest, her very well proportioned chest they wasn't too big and not too small the looked just perfect he looked down the rest of her he looked at her legs and then her hands they were small and dainty he realized he was staring now and pulled his eyes away from her he scolded himself at the same time for being so stupid.
Hermione could feel his gaze on her, she tried not to fidget as she read the contract she was pleased when she had finished she could feel his eyes wandering over her it was making her blush she signed the contract ''Sir I have signed the contact is that all that's needed?''
Severus shook his head as he took the sheet from her ''Yes Miss Granger that will be all I will expect to see you here tomorrow after your charms and DADA lesson do not be late I will allow you off to attend detention although I must say very nice wand work Miss Granger Seeing Mr Weasley looking like that has made many of my Slytherin's happy.''
Hermione chuckled ''Yes well he made me angry he should have shut his mouth while he had the chance as well as Lavender she drove me insane since starting here I can't stand many of the girls that I used to share with always worrying about looks or who they want to sleep with and what not. It is tiring, so I am pleased to have my own rooms and they don't understand the nightmares I suffer from due to fifth year, they ask too many questions, even Harry had the same issue until now he hated having his nightmares in the room with them.'' she shook her head ''I mean if they saw the bloody scar Dolohov gave me that's when they would want to worry about their looks. l mean I got a scar that goes from my collar bone straight down and curves as it goes to my left hip.'' she used her hand to trace the place without realising she shook her head ''anyway thank you for the opportunity I do like potions so this is a bonus even if I am only helping I got to go do my rounds if that's ok sir.''
Severus listened to what Hermione said he couldn't help but smirk at her language he felt something twinge when she traced the line the scar made on her shirt he knew she never realised she was doing it but it wasn't helping him he looked up ''No of course go I shall see you tomorrow do not be late.'' he watched her as she got up and left he looked at her long legs and arse that seemed to be perfect and then she was gone.
Hermione made her way to the door and could feel his eyes lingering on her she smiled to her self as she felt something twinge at the thought she pulled the door open, letting it shut behind her as she began her patrolling Harry was off tonight's one so she walked around taking points and began thinking of a plan for their hunt and little trip they will be going on.
Hermione was walking along the halls she had ended up taking ten points from Slytherin and Hufflepuff if she was being honest with herself, she was surprised it wasn't Gryffindor as it was usually them although she hated to admit it. Hermione carried on walking when she heard a noise near the kitchens she quickly walked along, but when she got there she was surprised to not find a student messing about but a very upset first year.
Hermione being the kind person she was approached the boy quietly what shocked her even more was he was in Slytherin now Hermione didn't dislike Slytherin house, she believed everyone deserved a chance ''Hello, shouldn't you be in your dorm right now.'' she said kindly.
The boy with brown hair looked up and jumped quickly wiping his eyes ''S..sorry i will go now.'' the boy avoided Hermione's eyes.
Hermione smiled ''No need to worry, just don't tell anyone because I take points of my own house and it wouldn't look good would it?'' she said smiling at him kindly she went and sat by him ''Don't mind do you?''
The boy looked up shocked that Hermione Granger, Head Girl Gryffindor Princess and member of the Golden Trio was sitting and letting him off the hook he looked up ''You know your not as bad as people make out.''
Hermione chuckled ''Well thank you I do try.'' she smiled at him ''Now what has you so upset?''
''I'm not I got something in my eye. I do not cry, I am a Slytherin crying makes you weak.'' he said frowning.
Hermione shook her head ''No it's not crying is normal regardless of who you are. let me tell you something My friend Harry finds it hard to show emotions as do i however when were alone we intend to let it out and in private witch is why you are out here now.'' she smiled at him ''and crying does not make you weak i think you are strong to not cry in front of your housemates and to get on with life like it is nothing i have seen you around before and you never seem upset i know because i put up a front for people as well.''
The boy looked up surprised and he could see she was being genuine as well witch surprised him ''Why would you want to help me a Slytherin.'' he asked suspiciously.
''Well regardless of what people may say about me i don't think everyone in Slytherin house turns out evil yes they hide their emotions and they are very careful and plan instead of rushing into things but they are not all bad and i think anyone deserves a chance i am sure you are aware of the relationship between Draco Malfoy and my friends Ron and Harry?''
The boy nodded his head ''Yes everyone knows of the hatred between Malfoy and the Golden Trio.''
''Well that's were people are wrong i don't hate Malfoy hate is a strong word and i think Malfoy doesn't want to be the way he is i think he is probably a good guy loyal and supportive of people in his own house. I think if he could make his own choice right now and he was given a wish to be himself or continue being the way he is i think he would choose to be himself. I don't think he likes to call people Mudblood i just think Malfoy is misunderstood and perhaps trying to please his family live up to his family name i suspect that is the problem for many Slytherin's especially Heirs of the house most parents expect their Heir to follow in the parents footsteps.''
The young boy looked up at Hermione in shock he couldn't believe that she hit the nail on the head ''are you a seer?''
Hermione laughed ''No i don't' believe in Divination nor the fraud Trelawney i walked out of her class in third year'' she smiled when she saw the boy chuckle ''No i just have an understanding and unlike some i try to see the real you. I have had similar problems with my family i have always been punished for not doing good enough in school by my adopted father so i understand the need to prove yourself and things are tough with the war as well.'' she decided it would be to complicated to explain that he wasn't her father and she didn't want to talk about it really even if it made her cringe to call him anything close to the word father.
''I don't want to fight i want this war to end My father is a follower of You-Know-Who and he expects me to follow him i don't want to do the things that he tells me that i will get to do when i am seventeen and able to take the mark. i don't want to end up like my Mother. She died when i was one my father killed her for disobeying him. And i have no choice but to follow him that's why i wish it would end i only feel safe when i am at Hogwarts and my House mates talk about nothing other than the war. The others in my year don't find it fun to talk about it like the older ones do.''
Hermione could feel her heart breaking she wondered if there was something she could do to help him although she knew it could be a dangerous option ''What's your name?''
''Marcus Smith'' the boy said looking up at her with puffy eyes.
''Well Marcus you can call me Hermione in private of course I wouldn't want you to be seen talking to me, you got your reputation to hold.'' she winked at him and was rewarded with a laugh and smile ''have you thought of going for help?''
''No who would help me? if I went against my father he would kill me! or worse i would need protection and who is going to do that not everyone is like you.''
''So if you had help and protection would you be brave enough to walk away?''
''Yes because i hate my Father he has never been interested in my life just about me being like him.''
Hermione sat there and thought about it ''Marcus if i can find someway of giving you protection from your father and the war would you be willing to walk away?''
The boy looked up hopeful ''Really you can help me?''
Hermione shook her head ''No i can no guarantee it but i can try why don't i talk to Harry i am sure he will understand and i will get in touch with you somehow but i know how dangerous this is so you must be normal act like you fellow Slytherin's act like nothing has happened and leave it to me i will find a way.'' she smiled and stood up and with a serious face she barked ''Get back to your Common Room you are out after curfew.'' she winked at him.
The boy stood up with something he never thought he could have and that was Hope he felt a little smile appear on his face ''What are you going to do about it your just a Gryffindor.'' he said playing back as he walked off finally feeling a little bit freer.
Hermione smiled at his retreating form she took off in the other direction that would lead back to her rooms she wondered how many more lives was the war going to ruin? and how many more innocent children will be forced by parents? she shook her head she would do all she can to help them, she would perhaps talk with Professor Snape test the waters with him, seeing as he is on the light side, she would have to talk with Harry and then Dumbledore she only hoped that there was something they could do for the boy she had scanned his mind only brushed it and he was being truthful he was terrified.