The Web We Weave.
Chapter 2 of 6
serenity_potterxThrough a series of flashbacks and real time passages, Hermione and Snape re-live their recently ended affair, but some sparks still fly...
ReviewedThe cold wind echoes around her head as she walks down the darkening street. The butterflies in her stomach don’t allow her to notice the milling people all around her on the busy London road. Her steps are full of purpose and they have only one end in mind.
The cold wind echoes around her head as she walks down the darkening street. The butterflies in her stomach don’t allow her to notice the milling people all around her on the busy London road. Her steps are full of purpose and they have only one end in mind. She turns the corner onto Charing Cross Road and there she sees him, leaning against a lamppost, his black hair blowing in the wind. She has to stop for a moment as a rush of excitement travels up her body. He came! As she approaches, he seems to sense her and turns his head to meet her eager gaze. Their eyes meet and fix in an ever-holding look. They look for what could have been years before he stands up straight and walks towards her. She suddenly discovers her feet have become planted to the spot.
As he reaches her, her breath becomes more rapid and her chest rises and falls excitedly. She raises her head towards him, and lets out a small gasp as his hand comes to find her hips. He lowers his head towards her and places his mouth on hers. Their lips lock and the thing that they have called reality falls away from around them. This is the realest thing they have ever known.
***
Why was the normal so hard to endure after having tasted the amazing? Why did she have to sit at her desk day after day making sure that the world around her was working when inside, she was broken, and the idea of her ever feeling like her life had meaning was such a far away thought it didn't seem real.
The things she used to love didn't seem to matter any more. Hadn't she had ideas? Hadn't she wanted to change the world? Was this the same girl who had travelled with Harry Potter towards the finale of Voldemort?
She had never thought that she would allow a man to have such a large impact on the person she was, but even she couldn't deny that the affair with Severus had changed her.
***
"Miss Granger?"
Hermione turns around sharply. She knows the voice of her old Potions teacher very well. Her long dress makes a low swishing noise as she turns. It is the first time that Snape has noticed it, but she is beautiful. The dress suits her perfectly, but it is more than that. It's the way her hair flows down her over shoulders. The light and easy smile that sweeps across her face. The beauty, longing and hope in her eyes. It moves something inside him that he hadn't thought could ever be moved again.
"Hello, Severus," she replies.
He is shocked back into his surroundings by her use of his first name, as this is the first time she has done so.
"I...Um...I…" he mutters, lost for words. His eyes search the room. Surely he should have thought of something to say in response before he had walked over to her.
Still stuttering, he begins: "I was just wondering; would you like to dance?" As soon as the words leave his mouth he regrets them with every part of his being.
'What a damn stupid thing to say', he thinks. 'I think we may have spoken once or twice outside a classroom, but that was hardly appropriate.'
"I'd love to," she stammers back, to his amazement. She doesn't really understand where the words come from, but nonetheless, they exit her mouth loud and clear.'Oh, well done Hermione, that was smart', she thinks as the pair move to the centre of the crowd.
As they take their positions on the dance floor, hand in hand, hand to waist and hand to shoulder, their eyes meet. Hermione takes a sharp intake of breath at the feeling of those eyes on her. Those eyes that have seen so much, those eyes that cry so many tears, and all for a single woman.
As they begin to dance they play to each other's rhythm. Nothing is wrong, awkward or strange. Everything is perfect. For the first time in a long time for both of them, everything feels right. Hermione falls in love in that moment; the moment she realises that the world has stopped turning.
***
Hermione looked up from her desk as the sound of Ron's heavy breathing became evident in the room.
"Hey, Hermione, I was just wondering if maybe you wanted to go get some lunch?" he said with so much hope in his voice.
Ron was right on time, Hermione thought, looking at the clock. For the past two weeks, every day, at one thirty, Ron had come to her office and invited her to lunch.
"Sorry, Ron, I'm really busy..."
It was the same reply that she had been giving for the whole two weeks. He gave a small sigh and with a watery smile left the room. She glanced around to her fellow office companion George.
"You're going to have to talk to him eventually," George said knowingly.
'I know,' thought Hermione. 'I just wish I didn't.'
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44 Reviews | 5.43/10 Average
I really loved this fic, and I think an epilogue might be nice. But it's not necessary.
Response from serenity_potterx (Author of The Promise)
Thank you so much Epliogue is in the works :)
*happy sigh* I'm so glad Neelix talked you into a happy ending. Because obviously he was not really that thrilled to be married. Nevertheless I'd love to read an alternative ending and/or epilogue.
Response from serenity_potterx (Author of The Promise)
Ahh im glad you liked it, Neelix was all for a big church scene with "Severus NOOO" but I thought it was a little too far from the original idea and a little out of theme lol. But am very glad I wrote the happy ending. Am currently working on Alternative ending and and Epilogue check back sometime in the future :) Thanks for all the support S_px
This chapter is really depressing. They're both suffering while a few words could bring them both happiness. It's so sad. As there is only one chapter I hope for a happy ending.
Response from serenity_potterx (Author of The Promise)
It's a sad fact but depressive writing is probs what I do best lol your happy ending is coming my dear :)
I knew he thought he was doing the stupid thing by leaving her. If only someone could talk some sense into him before it's to late (like before he's married).
First I'd like to apologize because I've just realized (again) that I haven't read the last few chapters of this wonderful story. Of course I thought to everytime I received a notice of update, but (shamelessly) I put it aside for future entertainment. I really am sorry.
Now concerning this chapter I'm really curious about what cause the end of their relationship because obviously they're still deeply in love with each other. And knowing these two I wouldn't be surprised it is some sort of false sense of sacrifice from him to give her freedom because he's to old for her. I'm practically sure they never confess their love to one another. *sigh*. Intelligent people??? Really??
Response from serenity_potterx (Author of The Promise)
lol Please dont apologies for not reading the chapters when they go up. Im so shocked that some people have jsut stuck with me on this its been a little like pulling teeth lol these two do seem to both have a very self-destructive side to them dont you think? :)
I'm glad they both came to the same conclusion. Lovely story. Good luck at uni!
Response from serenity_potterx (Author of The Promise)
Thanks for your support on the story and thanks for the luch :)
Good finish, but the other version would also be interesting. :)
Response from serenity_potterx (Author of The Promise)
Thanks for taking the time to review every chapter, means alot. Am currently working on alternative ending and an epilogue, they will be up at some point check back:)
So sad, for both of them.
He needs a self-esteem course!
Wonder why they broke up. No doubt it will come! :)
Poor Ron hasn't quite got it yet.
Last chapter? *sighs* I do hope you make them find each other.
Response from serenity_potterx (Author of The Promise)
I feel really bad now like i should try and keep it going I just dont know if i can sorry!!please do check back soon though!S_px
I just found this story and I love it! It is so heartbreaking and so "Severus Snape." He cannot bear to take a chance on breaking Hermione's heart, so he feels he must leave her. Damn that convoluted thinking of his.I'm sorry I've just now found your story, and I can understand about writer's block... even the thought of it, let alone the real thing, boggles my mind.I'll be on the lookout for your final chapter to find out if Severus manages to over come his fear of disappointing Hermione, because it's clearly her that he loves.Beth
Response from serenity_potterx (Author of The Promise)
Thank you so much!!Dont worry about only just finding it, its probs best as you wont have to wait ages for the final installment.I do hope you like the ending :sS_px
The next chapter is the end? ((wimper)) does that mean there will be no happy ending?
Response from serenity_potterx (Author of The Promise)
Yeah just six chapters in the end Im afraid :( maybe the next one will be longer (or at least less confusing to write) I would have liked to try to make it longer but I dont think I should keep myself and the readers hanging on for another, well, ten months lol.I do promise that the next chapter will be up soon so please do check back to find out!thanks for the review!!!S_px :)
So he left her to protect her from himself even though he loves her with his whole heart and soul. Severus Tobias Snape you are a moron. Can we please knock some sense into him?
Response from serenity_potterx (Author of The Promise)
I think we should all gan up and teach him some sense!!thanks for all your reviewing hun :)S_px
Response from serenity_potterx (Author of The Promise)
**okay slightly worried, I cant spell gang!!! oh dear this doesnt look good lol x
Why whyWHY did they break up in the first place? Who is this Cecila bimbo? We need to make her disapear and pronto.
Response from serenity_potterx (Author of The Promise)
I know!! sorry:(S_px
So their brief affair was more of a rebound from the war healing type thing. Me thinks they should get back together!
Response from serenity_potterx (Author of The Promise)
Yeah sort of, more like the war allowed the space for them in each others lives, the way I see it it would have changed them .S_px
George Weasley is her office partner! That has to be loads of fun!
Response from serenity_potterx (Author of The Promise)
Hehe yeah I thought that was a nice little conection.S_px
It's such a beautiful chapter that I wish I had read it a bit earlier (RL and all that prevented me as ever but that's not an excuse I know). You all are doing a fine job on this.
Response from serenity_potterx (Author of The Promise)
Ahh thank you soo much. The next chapter is currently in the que, I hope you'll read that when it validated. :DS_px
Response from serenity_potterx (Author of The Promise)
Ahh thank you soo much. The next chapter is currently in the que, I hope you'll read that when it validated. :DS_px
Can't wait to see where this goes.
Response from serenity_potterx (Author of The Promise)
Ahh thanks hopefully you'll like it :)
Response from serenity_potterx (Author of The Promise)
Ahh thanks hopefully you'll like it :)
Oh... this is soooo beautiful. And painful. I have tears rolling down my face... please, please update as soon as you can!
Response from serenity_potterx (Author of The Promise)
Ohhh thank you SOOO much seriously im so glad you like it thats what makes this all worth while I will up date as soon as i can hun, might be a little delay due to the holidays but will be soon!*wipes tears away*S_pxxxx
Yay! This chapter is so surprising... Somehow I had an idea that this would happen...Kidding, of course. Obviously I've read it before it was posted here!Keep writing!!!
Response from serenity_potterx (Author of The Promise)
HeHeHe!! Is all suprise to you lol Am writing atm well not right now I took a short break but will be sending you something sooooooon *Hugs*xxx
This is a great story, but it's so sad. My heart breaks for Hermione and I just hope there is a happy ending in there somewhere.
Response from serenity_potterx (Author of The Promise)
Thank you hun. *hugs* I know sorry!thanks for the reviewS_pxxx