fourteen ~ seventeen
Chapter 4 of 13
Ladymage SamikoHermione explains a few mysteries, while both refuse to ask questions of themselves.
Morning brought… a strange sense of normalcy. Granger, hollow-eyed but otherwise opaque, cooked another 'something' in her kitchen. Bandaged and potioned, Severus found himself presented with robes and shaving kit. No magic, she'd told him.
It vaguely reminded him of pleasant days far, far back in his family memories.
But why had he stayed? Severus found himself unable to formulate a reasonable answer. Instead, he focused on his hostess, watching for… anything unusual.
Though he probably wouldn't recognise unusual; this tenseness had become normal. And did he really know the girl anyway?
"What is this place, Granger?"
A reasonable question.
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Hermione wondered if she had actaully slept; she felt exhausted. To be expected, she supposed as she searched for breakfast-like things. Everything here was in tins; she'd known she'd never know when she'd be here. A safe house, she'd told herself.
Yet she still didn't feel safe.
It wasn't Snape; he was almost a comfort, another human presence to keep her from going mad. Or to watch her back.
No, it was the thought that maybe, maybe, she hadn't taken all the precautions.
The thought that She might come back.
No. Foolishness. She was stronger, smarter than this.
She was.
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"What is this place, Granger?"
Hermione jumped at the sound of his damaged voice. Foolish. She plated the hash and seated herself.
And explained.
Her parents had saved money for university, she told him. Arithmancy had given her the odds; she'd opted to have a place to hide should things go wrong. Nothing here could be traced to Hermione Granger; the deed was in the name of an elderly maternal aunt. Her neighbours thought she worked for the oil companies, now booming, and traveled often. They kept an eye on the place for her.
Wizards couldn't find a magicless witch.
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Snape digested both food and information slowly. No one knew where this place was, not her parents, not her friends. The only way to trace the connection was through Muggle means. He could find no flaw in her extensive preparations.
Which might mean only that he was too drained to think properly.
And that damned cat was staring, challenging him.
Even the bloody featherball upon the windowsill watched from half-closed eyes.
And Albus had always asked why he didn't keep a familiar.
She was uneasy, eyes darting at the least sound. He knew that feeling.
"You did well, Miss Granger."
6/3/08
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162 Reviews | 7.02/10 Average
Hmm, fascinating. I've just finished reading all 100 of your stories. Very enjoyable. Life is a bit traumatic and the quick short drabbles were perfect for most days. I was surprised to end with this one and see it unfinished. Would love to see the rest of it. THANKS for writing all of them!
I'd love to see this continued too! Such a bittersweet and compeling tale. I'm anxious to see how they become unlost!
looking forward to reading more.
Any hope of this being finished? I am just rereading this, and I love it. Please let me know!
Response from Ladymage Samiko (Author of And Ye Shall Find)
With any luck, yes. It's on my list of things to do, which has gotten a bit stalled due to RL. It may take a while, but I _do_ want to finish.
beautifully done! thanks
Have the gypsys come for Severus?
I agree with Hermione that going back to her muggle roots is the place to go. Clearly she could use some mental health assistance as well. PTSD is no laughing matter.
Dumbledore, she realized, had avoided Crookshanks. Amen to that! 
I like the way your HG took the hint and left with out any overt pouting.
This is awesome - can;t wait for more, I am totally engrossed.
The first other people to impinge on their mutual lostness - very, very interesting.
Yay! I love this story and I'm so glad to see an update.
Both of them searching, and both of them lost. Wonder what their new aquaintances will do for them? Great chapter. :D
Oh I love the old lady 'intruders' telling Severus and Hermione they were lost! I can't wait to see what these old gals suggest!
Thank you for such a deep, emotional portrait of both characters. I love your writing, not only in this case but in your other stories.
I've read this last year, way before finding the gut to begin to review, and it still is a favourite.
I hope you'll find it in yourself to give it a continuation 
*off to check whether I DID mark it as a favourite - I've never really paid much attention to how they work :)*
Wow - great take on Dumbledore's motives here. I totally agree. Thank you very much for posting this, Cat
Hmmm...Dumbledore was distinctly Machiavellian, wasn't he... >.<
another wonderful chapter exploring lots of rich emotional territory. i loved your description of snape's journey to Nowhere - very poetic. i feel sad for hermione. i look forward to whatever happens next in this beautiful story you are weaving.
Poor Hermione. She is really lost. As is Severus. I hope they can find themselves soon. They're both too intelligent to be wasting away as they are.
Lots of momentous decisions.
I wouldn't be surprised if it never dawned on Severus as to why she was so upset with his leaving. It wasn't that she was caring for him so much, it was that he was caring for her and her alone. She finally had someone whose priority was her and not someone else. He was her support and he left her. I think it will be quite some time before Hermione can really face that.
they had to come apart so they could come together. thanks so much and i look forward to the next installment.
Anonymous
What an interesting turn of events! Now what will the both of them do, and how on earth are they going to get back totgether? For I simply can't believe that you're letting them out if it, now, will you? ;o)
He will be back. I'm sure.
Anonymous
Well done, very well done!