Uncovered
Chapter 5 of 8
AnijadeChapter 5 Uncovered
Before they had left, they had to write a very long and detailed letter to both Draco and Severus. Ginny was going through a photo album picking out certain photos that she wanted to include in the letter while Hermione actually wrote their explanation out the best way she could.
Dear Draco and Severus,
Where to start in trying to explain why we have lived a lie for so long. It started innocently enough. We had a run- in with Theodore Nott in the San Diego airport. He didn’t catch us and we immediately caught the next plane headed out so that he would think we were still in America. Once we were in Australia, getting settled was harder than we expected.
First we had to get jobs and get into school with false identification. No small feat, I’ll have you know. But we did manage to do it. Many times we sat down to try to think of a way to let you know that we were alright but nothing came to mind with chance revealing where we were and that would have defeated the whole point of sending us away.
I must confess that we were still a little miffed at being sent away in the first place. You took our choice away from us and while we are aware that it was for our own good. I (Hermione) was not a child, yet I was being treated as one. That was part of not telling you where we were. Childish, I know in hindsight; merely angry at the time.
Remember the pendants we left you? Well they are protection talismans and Portkeys to us. Somehow we thought you would figure that out from the letters we left but I guess you never did. For the longest time we hoped you would and find us, but after a while we just gave up and started living out lives as best we could here.
We have enclosed some pictures of our life here including the biggest reason we were afraid to come back. We lacked an explanation then as we do now. Please find it in your hearts to consider forgiving our selfish and irresponsible actions. We have missed you both so much and would very much like to have you back in our lives.
Here are the notes and a sample of the Cruciatus Curse Cure. Severus, by the time you read this we will have given you a proper dosage. Yes I know it hasn’t been tested but we watched your last attack through the mirror and felt it would be best for us to try to relieve your agony as soon as possible.
Love Always,
Hermione and Ginny
P.S Our names are still the activation words for the port keys.
Once the letter was complete, both women walked to the Floo. Ginny had something similar to a smoke bomb in her hand but instead of smoke it would release a non-toxic sedative that would put Draco under for about 8 hours. All the sedative would do to Severus was put him into a deeper sleep, which would make pouring the potion down his throat a little awkward. But it was better than to chance him fighting them. Or worse, for him to wake up and demand answers they weren’t ready to produce yet.
The sedative quickly took effect, and they watched through the mirror as Draco slumped over in the chair he was sitting in. Once they were convinced that he was completely out, they cast bubble charms on themselves and entered their office through the Floo. Ginny checked both men’s pulses before nodding at Hermione to start. Hermione angled Severus’s body semi-upright and massaged his jaws to release. She then pulled the stopper out of the potion vial and poured a third of it down his throat taking the time to rub his throat to make sure he didn’t choke..
Certain that he had enough, Hermione laid him on his back, tucking the blanket around him tenderly. She made eye contact with Ginny.
“It’s done. I am just going to leave the letter, notes, pictures and the vial on the side table next to Draco. They should see it when they wake up. We’ll be able to monitor everything from home.”
Ginny nodded and headed back to the Floo taking the time to run a finger lightly over Draco’s cheek as she passed him.
“What will we do if they can’t accept us?”
Hermione tightened at her question but managed to answer.
“Then we will continue as we have. Our life isn’t that bad here. It would just be better with them in it. I hope that they can understand it.”
With those words, both of them went home through the Floo to watch from the other side of the mirror. All they could do was hope that the cure would save Severus and that the men they had loved would forgive them.
The next morning Draco woke with a stretch and a yawn, feeling very refreshed for the first time in days. He felt a little guilty for falling asleep while watching over his godfather. As his thoughts drifted to Severus, so did his eyes, and he was relieved to see the other man still sleeping peacefully. The lines of pain he usually wore were gone and his hands were relaxed. Draco also noticed that the blanket was tucked in differently than before, and he guessed that the girls had been back and done something
Looking around for some sign of them he saw a large envelope and a potions vial on the side table. Grabbing the envelope, he ripped it open and scanned the letter. When he got to the pictures, all the colour in his face was washed away. Roughly, he went over and shook Severus.
“Wake up. You have to see this!”
Severus roused, staring at his godson with bleary, flat black eyes. He yawned and pulled himself up to a sitting position. His eyes grew wide as he noticed the movement didn’t make his body ache. Draco shoved the papers and pictures into his lap and watched his godfather intently. Severus read over the letter and slumped into the couch as he looked at the pictures.
“Oh Merlin, this changes things now doesn’t it?”
Severus’s face was unreadable as he read the letter again. Then he set it aside to look over the other notes.. Minutes later he collected the whole package and stood up. Grimly he spoke to Draco.
“We need to get this cure to Hogwarts to start production on the cure. Then we’ll deal with this new wrinkle.”
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31 Reviews | 2.77/10 Average
I'm not usually one to read a work in progress, but I"m glad I picked up on yours. I like the plot line you've got going - keep it up! I can't wait to read more!
Response from Anijade (Author of Black Orchid)
Thanks I have more coming :)
how is chapter nine coming along
Response from Anijade (Author of Black Orchid)
slowly but I haven't gven up on it
if you don't have high speed internet only dial up then your not going to like this aff is acting up again that place they use as host moved them and parts of the site like the harry potter. i and a lot of others where not able to get into. the head mod said it might take a week for your own isp to get it cleared up. how is your next chapter coming long
hope severus and draco are not too hard on hermione and ginny. if they wanted they could have gotten them a long time ago before or a little after the kids where born. can't wait to read the next chapter.
Response from Anijade (Author of Black Orchid)
I don't think they will be too hard on them, at this point they are more concerned than anything else
Response from harrypotterfan2005 (Reviewer)
you have one of the few stories where harry and ron are a couple in it.
Response from harrypotterfan2005 (Reviewer)
you have one of the few stories where harry and ron are a couple in it.
woo-hoo!!! an update!!
WOW! the kids knew about their fathers but the men knew nothing...how is that going to go over once the ladies regain their health? I think there are gonna be some ticked off men, once they get over their initial, "I'm gonna kill you" attitude. Can't wait to see what happens next. Update again soon, please!!
Response from Anijade (Author of Black Orchid)
I am trying but yes I suspect things are going to be a little loud once the girls are better. in their defense they were sent away. at least they didn't say their fathers were dead
Response from queenp (Reviewer)
I know that the girls were sent away w/o the men knowing of their "situations." I'm just waiting to see the explosion...it'll be like a car wreck..nice and gory but you can't help but watch...it'll be an emotional time for all involved, which is what I love reading about. I can't wait...now, quit watching the reviews and write..
how many more chapters are there to this story. how is chapter 8 coming along.
Response from Anijade (Author of Black Orchid)
I think that there might be around 12 and chapter 8 is well on it's way hope to have it at the beta's soon/ Thans for reviewing
Response from harrypotterfan2005 (Reviewer)
thats good. 12 chapters looking forward to them.
Response from harrypotterfan2005 (Reviewer)
we can only hope aff is fully and completty fix sometime this summer. knock on wood
Response from Anijade (Author of Black Orchid)
Yeah I am getting wary of that site really. But chapter 8 is coming along nicely I think :) Coming soon
Response from harrypotterfan2005 (Reviewer)
if you ever need an extra personm to look over your story. i can do just let me know.
Response from Anijade (Author of Black Orchid)
Thanks I will keep that in mind :)
Very pleased to see an update :) Hope you add more soon. Thank you for writing
Response from Anijade (Author of Black Orchid)
Doing my best to have more for you soon
oooo...this is getting interesting...Please don't make us wait as long for the next chapter...I want to know which men and why...update again soon!!
Response from Anijade (Author of Black Orchid)
I will do my best you really motivated me to get the chapter out :)
Response from queenp (Reviewer)
I noticed that you mentioned being temporarily abandoned by your muse...what does your muse prefer--chocolate, alcohol, etc.? I've been told I make a mean 'rita on the rocks...and I've got lots of chocolate around here...Incentives for the muse to stay around maybe? :D
What an incredible story! Great opening gambit and I like the multi-time frame ideas. All it needs now is to be updated and for the story to be complete! LOL 
Response from Anijade (Author of Black Orchid)
working on it really I am more to come I promise
omg evil cliffie....hope next upodate is soon...great chapter...keep up the good work...
Response from Anijade (Author of Black Orchid)
Thanks so much and I hope to have more up soon :)
i love this story update soon please
Response from Anijade (Author of Black Orchid)
More to come I promise
Very nice... um, cliffhanger! You know what this means, don't you? This means that you need to update sooner than later. ;) I was wondering what had happened to this story. Hope you're feeling okay.
Response from Anijade (Author of Black Orchid)
Well mostly my muse ran away when it came to this story and I have been fighting exhaustion but I think I have things up and running again so more to come
Response from notsosaintly (Reviewer)
Well, if anyone can understand, I can. Hang in there, and I am glad your muse is back.
Great job! Glad to see you writing it again!
Response from Anijade (Author of Black Orchid)
Thank you sooooo much for all your help with this *huggles*
First of all -- YEAH -- I am so glad this story is back and that I found it! I originally read it on AFF and anytime I spent time at that site I made sure to check on the status of Black Orchid. I just fell in love with it right away. And now with all the difficulties at AFF to find it here well that is just a major treat! As for this chapter it was very nice getting reaquainted with everything that is going on and my only complaint is that it is too short. But I will take what I can get and be very happy about it. I can't wait for what's coming. Hope to see it soon. Thanks, JoAnne
Response from Anijade (Author of Black Orchid)
Oh wow a fan I am so honoured. I am working on the next chapter. I am trying to make them longer we'll see about next chapter
Going to Hogwarts first!!! The girls will feel rejected! LOL
Response from Anijade (Author of Black Orchid)
They are men not rocket scientist :-p
Well...not much longer now. But I wonder why they have to knock Draco out? Why not just talk to him now? (LOL I am Miss Impatient!)
Response from Anijade (Author of Black Orchid)
I think mostly they aren't ready to have that conversation and I don't think Draco would just let them go about their business without a couple of good answers
It's so sad! I want them to all be together! LOL But, a lot of time HAS passed I know and they need to see what is what.
Response from Anijade (Author of Black Orchid)
After 8years you have to wonder how much has changed and if things can be healed. I am sure there are a lot of assuptions that has to be aired out
Good chapter! Though sad that she just got the courage to tell him right before she left...
Response from Anijade (Author of Black Orchid)
Timing is everything and often timing doesn't work out I fear
OH! Great and interesting start so far!
Response from Anijade (Author of Black Orchid)
Oh thanks you so much:) I appriciate it I hope you like the rest
Well, you have to update! I have to see what happens when Draco and Severus confront Hermione and GInny!
Response from Anijade (Author of Black Orchid)
I am working on it really,really.
Are Sage and Dante Ginny's children? That would add even more drams to the mix. I love this story so far, and please update with the next chapter soon.
Response from Anijade (Author of Black Orchid)
New chapter is in the que so it won't be long now
more...please...now....I can't wait to see what you do with this story...
Response from Anijade (Author of Black Orchid)
will do my best lots of fireworks coming thanks for reviewing glad you are liking it
Update soon! I love the ending in that chapter. Runs in the family maybe? Who are the kids? Whose kids are they? hum... does the plot thicken? Update!
Response from Anijade (Author of Black Orchid)
Chapter 7 is almost done glad you like it
Anijade,
I realize it has been a while since you have updated this story. I would love to see you update it again. I will admit that I had forgotten about it in the chaos that has been real life for the last couple of years, however, upon searching for something new to read, I came across it again. your characters are interesting and make me wish I could fix things for them. The descriptions are well written. The plot feels comfortable, not strained as some stories feel.
I do hope you have not abandoned this lovely story and that RL has created a level of insanity that prevents writing or has infected you with a bout of writer's block that is nearing an end.
Response from Anijade (Author of Black Orchid)
QueenP,Thank you for your kind words. I have some ideas for the next chaper but things have gotten crazy and I lost my beta. As much as I hate it until I find someone else it will be slow going but not abandoned as this is really my first multichaptered fanfic. I can tell you the next chapter is the chaos of the hospital and probably some confessionsAnijade
Response from queenp (Reviewer)
That is good to know. I do enjoy this story. I'll look forward to reading the next chapter when it is finished. *off to mark as favorite story to get update*
If I were not at a point where I'm only on the computer for pleasure/personal stuff about once a week, I'd volunteer to help you out, but RL has kicked me in the butt since I joined the "real world" again. What I wouldn't give to go back to the carefree days of being a college student! *snerk*
Response from Anijade (Author of Black Orchid)
Oh I understand totally. I am in school and working full time. I am lucky I have time to sleep much less write but I had the bright idea of signing up for the exchange as well so the muse is still up and running lol.