Chapter 44
Chapter 44 of 50
gersknightladyHaving fled the Wizarding World, Hermione comes face to face with her past.
ReviewedThere were a lot of groans at midnight, but the older students gradually drifted out the big doors and off to their rooms.
Harry and Ginny were dancing a little ways away. He was barely moving his feet, but the couple had eyes only for each other. Tears came to Hermione's eyes, and she looked back into Severus' eyes.
"The world is finally right again...or at least as right as it can get without those who are gone. But that's life, isn't it? People come and go, and we have to carry on," she said with tightness in her throat.
"Yes, my love, we have to carry on," he agreed with her, and then he took a deep breath. "Hermione, you know I love you more than life itself, don't you?" He had stopped dancing and put his hands around her face so that he could look into her eyes. "I cannot imagine my life without you, but I don't want just a partnership or a live-in wench," he teased with a devilish smile.
Hermione felt her heart begin to beat rapidly.
Severus suddenly took a step back and dropped to one knee before her. Holding her hand in his, he reached into the pocket of his coat and pulled a small, black box out.
Hermione gasped, and her other hand flew to her mouth.
"Hermione, please say you will be my wife." His eyes held hers, begging her to say yes.
Hermione saw a hint of fear and uncertainty in his eyes. "You dear man." She caressed his face with her fingertips. "Of course I will. There is no life without you, Severus."
Severus took the ring out of the box and slipped it onto her finger. Hermione grabbed his hand, pulled him to his feet, and then they were kissing. Everything around them had ceased to exist. It was only Hermione and Severus. Suddenly Hermione realized there was a thunderous clapping. She pulled back and saw a smug look on Severus' face. When she looked around the room, blushing furiously, she saw there was a crowd looking their way. Hadn't they been nearly alone a few minutes ago? She blinked away her tears and was able to make out individual faces.
There was Minerva, of course, and Alastor Moody had appeared with a big crowd of people. There was Molly and Arthur, Bill and Fleur, Neville and Luna, Frank and Alice, Charlie and George with their dates. There were many staff members among them: Pomona Sprout, Poppy Pomfrey, and even Argus Filch stood to the side with Mrs. Norris. Hagrid had somehow gotten Olympe to come, and they stood like two giant chess pieces at one end of the room. There were former classmates: Dean Thomas, Susan Bones, Katie Bell, Terry Boot, Padma and Parvati Patil (with matching, handsome twin dates), Cho Chang with Michael Corner, Lee Jordon, and more plus their spouses and partners. There were even dignitaries from the world of wizarding. But thankfully the only reporter was Xenophilius Lovegood.
"What is this?" Hermione asked Severus.
"This is your engagement party, my dear." He took her hand and said to the crowd, "Please come greet my fiancée, Hermione Granger."
Everyone crowded around them, and there were hugs, kisses, handshakes, and tears...especially from Molly.
"I always thought you'd be my daughter-in-law, Hermione," Molly said. "But in retrospect, you and Ron would have never lasted. You need someone to challenge your mind. He was a sportsman." She laughed. "I loved him, but academics were never high on his list."
Hermione let tears swim in her eyes as she thought of her lost friend, and she felt Severus squeeze her hand.
"Thank you, Molly," she said as she hugged the woman. "I will always feel part of your family anyway."
"You're right there," the woman said with feeling. "You and Severus are now honorary Weasleys."
Severus let out a faux groan. "Ah, joy, my fondest wish has been realized." Then he laughed good-heartedly. "It's an honor, Molly." His eyes nearly bugged out when Molly grabbed him and gave him a sound hug.
Everyone around them laughed, too.
"You must have your wedding in my garden," Molly offered.
Hermione looked up at Severus.
"Whatever makes you happy, my love." He smiled at her.
Hermione never failed to feel her heart flutter when he smiled like that. He was so handsome. She reached up and caressed his cheek, and he kissed her fingers.
Just then, Harry's voice broke through the crowd, and everyone gave him their attention. "I have a toast for the new couple." Magically, everyone had a glass of champagne for the toast. "It is my honor and privilege to pay tribute to my very good friends. Hermione has been at my side since we were children, and Severus' many sacrifices helped me bring the war to an end, and he restored my life to Ginny and me," he said, pulling Ginny close. "May my friends be blessed and be given long, happy lives together filled with love, friends, and babies," he said with a smirk. "Hear! Hear! Cheers!" He lifted his glass, and everyone else followed.
Hermione turned to Severus and whispered, "Thank you, my Raven, my Severus, my love." It slipped out before she realized it, and she stood frozen for a moment.
Then Severus said, "Wench, I love hearing my nickname from your beautiful mouth. I am he, and he is me. We come to both names." He laughed and swung her off her feet and around in a circle. Then he let her down slowly, her body sliding along his until their mouths met. He kissed her deeply.
When they came up for air, they noted that a number of ladies were fanning themselves with conjured fans. Harry and Ginny were sitting on one of the big ottomans at the side of the room, leaning against each other and smiling.
Severus said in a booming voice, "Please enjoy the food and the dancing."
He waved his hand, and music began. Enchanted fairies floated above them, bringing thin, colored fabric to form a tent of color, and hundreds of fireflies flitted around, making twinkling strings of lights dancing here and there. Flower petals floated to the floor like snow flakes, and the room was scented like spring."
"This is wonderful, Severus," Hermione gushed.
"You bring color to my life, Hermione. It was black and white before you found me." He bent to kiss her gently.
For the first time, Hermione really looked down at her ring. There was a two-caret, perfect, blood-red ruby held up by the rim of a cauldron with its handles. Wrapped around the cauldron were two delicate raven's wings of gold. Hermione realized the stone was the potion in the cauldron. "It's perfect, Severus," she said.
He smiled. "I thought you might like it."
Hermione slipped her arm around Severus and watched her many friends dancing on the floor.
"Dance with me, Hermione." Severus urged, holding out his hand to her.
Hermione took his hand and they dance for nearly an hour.
"I thought I had no one left in my life when I ran," she said, "and now look at us, Severus. We have family and friends."
"Yes, we do." He kissed her again. "I can't wait to get you alone tonight," he whispered into her ear. "But alas, we still have guests." He looked around and saw that Ginny was sitting next to an almost-sleeping Harry. "I think your newly awakened friend needs rest, though. Why don't we go send Ginny and Harry home? He looks exhausted."
"I have a better idea. Let's send them to my rooms," Hermione said. "I still have my stuff there; but since I don't use it, they could spend the night. I think one of your nightshirts is there."
When he cocked an eye at her, she explained, "I couldn't sleep without you after we first came back, so I took one of your shirts to hold on to at night."
"I'm sorry; I was a real ass back then. I wanted you so badly, but I didn't think I could have you because you loved Raven. I didn't think there was a snowflake's chance in Hell that you could ever love me."
"Severus, I loved Raven's kindness and gentleness, but your mind is what stimulates me and keeps my life interesting. Your magic makes my body sing," she said, getting closer so only he could hear. "Your drop-dead gorgeous body is a huge plus."
"Yeah, if you cut this head off, you'd have a good-looking man," he said dryly.
"I love your face. I wouldn't change a thing, Severus." She kissed him again and then said, "Let's go take care of Harry. Then we will take care of ourselves."
She smiled and guided him toward Harry and Ginny.
"I am happy you finally realized I could love both your halves."
"Me too." He kissed the top of her head.
Ginny said as they got nearer, "I'm going to have to take sleepyhead home," nudging Harry, who was resting his head on her shoulder.
Hermione said, "I have an idea. Why don't you both stay the night in the castle, and we can all have breakfast together."
Ginny and Harry looked at each other and smiled, nodding.
"That sounds good," Harry said. "I love this old castle. What was it you had to show me, sir?" he asked Severus.
"It will wait till tomorrow. It's a good thing, Harry," he assured him.
"Dobby," Hermione called.
With a pop, there stood the little house-elf.
"Harry Potter! Dobby is happy to see you, sir."
Harry smiled sleepily. "It's good to see you too, Dobby."
"Dobby, can you take Harry and Ginny to my rooms and see that they have everything they need for the night?"
Harry stood, and Ginny supported him.
Hermione hugged them both, and Severus found himself in a joint hug from them all.
"Ah, group hugs, very therapeutic," he grumbled.
The women giggled, and Harry blushed. Severus smiled down at him.
Dobby took Harry's and Ginny's hands, and with a crack, they were gone.
Hermione said, "I hope we didn't wear him out too much. He was up way too long."
"He'll be fine; he just needs sleep. He insisted on being here when I shared my plan with him," Severus murmured, leading her back to the dance floor. "Let's go tell Molly and Arthur so they won't worry about them."
They wandered over to Molly and Arthur who where talking to Xenophilius.
"Ah," Xenophilius said, "The happy couple. May I please take a couple of posed shots of you for The Quibbler?"
Hermione looked at Severus with a question in her eyes. She wasn't sure he would like that at all.
Severus said with a warm smile, "Of course, Xenophilius. That's why I asked you to come tonight. I want our real story told. Perhaps, if you don't mind spending the night here, we could sit down tomorrow and tell you our story. I know it's late."
The man's eyes kind of waggled back and forth, and he said, "I will stay. I owe you all a debt of gratitude. If it wasn't for you, Miss Granger, I might be still in Azkaban. I would be honored to print your story."
"Excellent," Severus said. "I will ask Minerva to make arrangements for you."
Minerva thought it a good idea to extend the invitation to the entire party. The visitors' dormitories would be open to those who wanted to stay.
Dobby and a group of other house-elves gleefully set about getting the rooms ready. House-elves loved having people to wait on.
Minerva came to them and bid them goodnight. She looked exhausted but very happy.
"In the early morning, most of the students will head for the train to go home to visit their families for the next couple of weeks. We can have a nice breakfast and catch up with old friends." She hugged Severus. "What a party, Severus. I didn't know you had it in you."
"I have a lot of surprises up my sleeves, Min. I'm a new man. I can hardly get out the gruff roar anymore," he admitted to her. "I don't even feel like I can be serious for too long. I have to work on that. I feel almost like a young adult at times, wanting to play and make jokes. It's horrifying."
Hermione and Minerva laughed at him.
Hermione teased, "I can think of a few avenues of 'play' to try out."
Minerva harrumphed. "I bid you goodnight." She hugged them and then chuckled to herself as she walked away. "Play indeed. Oh, to be young again. Albus," she said as she passed his portrait, "I'll call you back to the office when I get there."
"Thank you, my dear." Albus nodded.
Hermione giggled at the thought of their play that night. "Severus, when do you think we can escape this party? Some of these people look like they will stay up all night."
Severus said, "Let's go say hi to Albus before Minerva summons him back to her office. Then we will bid everyone a good night."
They went up to the platform and stood before the portrait of the ancient wizard. He regarded them with twinkling eyes.
Severus said, "If I didn't know better, you old goat, I'd think you maneuvered this whole big adventure that brought Hermione and I together. It would have been right up your alley."
Albus smiled. "I think a higher power had you two in mind. The biggest joke on Voldemort was you two, falling in love."
"You have that right, Albus. If he had a grave, he'd be rolling over in it."
Hermione regarded him quietly. "The whole portrait thing is such a mystery. Are you really Albus Dumbledore?"
"Well, that's a good question. We should discuss it sometime." The old wizard regarded her with sparkling eyes.
"I'd like that, sir." She smiled. "Thank you for coming."
Albus said, "I wouldn't have missed it for the world. I just wish I could give you both a hug."
Severus swallowed. "I do, too, Albus."
"Always remember, Severus, it's as it should be, and I love you more for the things you did for me that you didn't want to do, son," Albus said before turning and vacating his frame, emotion plain on his face.
Hermione grabbed Severus' hand and pulled him away from the empty frame as it vanished off the easel.
"Come on, Severus, let's go," she urged him.
Shaking away the sadness he was feeling, Severus said, "You're an anxious wench, aren't you?" His smile was warm and loving.
"You've got that right! Let's bid our guests goodnight," she said, practically dragging him along.
He laughed his wonderful laugh, and it flowed over her like music.
Severus spoke up, "My friends, Hermione and I grow weary, and we beg your leave. Stay as long as you like and enjoy the party. Those of you who are staying the night, we will see you at a special brunch about 10 a.m. Most of the students will be gone, and we can visit."
They got a few more hugs and claps on the back. The minute they were out of the door, Severus grabbed Hermione and kissed her until she pulled away, gasping for breath and laughing.
"Come on!" She grabbed his hand, and they literally ran down the stairs to the dungeons and through the classroom to Severus' rooms.
He warded the doors instantly and took her in his arms and kissed her. Then he moved to her bare shoulder and kissed her gently. Hermione buried her hands in his hair as he kissed across her shoulder and neck to the other side. Slowly, with purpose, he slipped one strap from her shoulder and down her arm, and Hermione pulled out of it. His hands went around her back, and he found the zipper, and slowly, still kissing trails across her shoulder and neck, he undid the zipper and the dress fell away. She stepped out of it, and he laid it over a chair.
"Did I tell you how very beautiful you were tonight, my dear?"
Hermione's hands went to his shoulders and helped him take his tux jacket off. "Yes, you did, but I love hearing it again, my Raven-haired knight."
"Hermione, I love hearing you call me Raven, but it's complicated isn't it?"
She undid each button of his shirt, smiling up into his face. "Yes, Severus, it is." Finally, when half of them were undone, she pressed her lips to his chest.
Severus threw his head back and closed his eyes as she kissed his chest and helped him take his shirt off. Her soft, small hands caressed his body. He could never get enough of her touch. He felt her hands at the fastening of his pants, and he helped her by stepping away as they fell to his feet. He drew her slip over her head and went to his knees to undo each of her stockings. The garters came away, and he rolled the stocking down so she could step out of her heels and each of her stockings.
Severus' hands ran over her legs, and soon she was quivering with desire for him.
He came back to his feet and took her bra off and caressed her breasts. She pulled at his hand and led him to the bed and then drew him down with her.
His touch was gentle, and there was no urgency in their caresses. They knew they had a future; it rolled out in front of them with many happy choices. Their hands and lips explored each other slowly, and when their cries rang out from their completed desire, they held each other tightly and let the rolls of thunder cascade through them. Sleep came gently to them, sated as they were. Their hands were still gently caressing each other as their eyes finally closed.
A very special thanks to Lisa, my beta, whom I can not do without.
I also want to thank Becky for her feedback and enthusiasm.
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I noticed a couple of small things: you used aide when it should be aid, and timber when it should be timbre.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
I appreciate the heads-up but I could not find Timber/timbre. I thought it would be where he sings Harry to live and yet it's not there. I re-read the chapter twice and it didn't jump out a me.so much for your help.Thank
It probably doesn't matter at this time, but I've noticed a lot of errors: spelling and grammar.Also, there were Indians in Romania?I am enjoying your story however.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
Well, if there are a lot of errors they have slipped by the TPP ladies. If you want to send them to me I can run them by them and see if they can be fixed. The chapters go through quite a stringent process. I'm glad you are enjoying the story.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
Well, if there are a lot of errors they have slipped by the TPP ladies. If you want to send them to me I can run them by them and see if they can be fixed. The chapters go through quite a stringent process. I'm glad you are enjoying the story.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
Well I assume you loved that chapter. LOL I'm glad.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
Well I assume you loved that chapter. LOL I'm glad.
Is he so thoughtful because he is magical or because he is Severus Snape? I can't even get my husband to initiate ad take me on a date and I've been married 33 years. Our last date was to go see the last Deathly Hallows and I planned that one. He is a loving stick in the mud.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
I'm not sure. I think once Severus Snape loves and is loved back. I think the whole world would open for him.Well at least hes loving. It could be worse :)
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
I'm not sure. I think once Severus Snape loves and is loved back. I think the whole world would open for him.Well at least hes loving. It could be worse :)
It looks like Grendal is rejuivinated by children. That's a wonderful idea. I hurt so bad tonight I can hardly think. I wish I had a pet like him. My feet feel like they have been held in burning coals and then put in clamps. I can't sleep and I'm dreading work, tomorrow. I have peripheral neuropathy from unknown causes. Some days are worse than others.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
I'm sorry you are in pain. Its been a week or so since you wrote this. I hope your health has improved. I went on a nice vacation and am now back. I hope things are better now. Im glad you enjoyed the chapter.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
I'm sorry you are in pain. Its been a week or so since you wrote this. I hope your health has improved. I went on a nice vacation and am now back. I hope things are better now. Im glad you enjoyed the chapter.
A very Happy Chritstmas. Severus is 10 times more thoughtful than most guys. He bought her a wedding dress, how cute.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
LOL yes, he has become quite considerate. Love has opened up his world.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
LOL yes, he has become quite considerate. Love has opened up his world.
Very sweet.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
Thank you :) might have to go look at the chapter since youdidn't give me clues LOL
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
Thank you :) might have to go look at the chapter since youdidn't give me clues LOL
The cauldron ring was a brilliant idea! It is very original. And, I am so glad Xenophilius is there! I really like him and am so glad Luna gets to have her dad. I'm glad to see Moody still alive too. Too bad for the Weaselys Fred isn't here. How did you decide who to keep alive and who to leave passed away? I have no criticism on the matter, just observing and wondering about the process of deciding who to bring back into the story. Great chapter!
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
Not sure how I chose who lived and who died. I didn't like Freds death anymore than the others but I had to leave some war casulties and I guess he was one of the first so I left it that way. I really didn't think it out much.Thank you I'm glad you liked it.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
Not sure how I chose who lived and who died. I didn't like Freds death anymore than the others but I had to leave some war casulties and I guess he was one of the first so I left it that way. I really didn't think it out much.Thank you I'm glad you liked it.
Seeing Severus tonight at the ball should help Ginny understand better what Hermione sees in Severus. But she is a girl and it is normal for her not to be attracted to men old enough to be her father. I, on the other hand, have always been attracted to older men. I've been inordinately "boy/man crazy" since I was literally 5 years old. LOL. My first crush was Davey Jones from the Monkeys. Allowing Harry to see the memory of his mother and Harry's mother is extremely generous. That was very very personal. I wonder how Severus will react seeing it a second time? It changed him and gave him back his memories of Raven. He was extremely emotional afterwards. I wonder if he will be able to be OK when seeing it with Harry. I understand that he and Hermione share way more with one another than anyone else does because of Severus' special needs to see Hermione's mind and Hermione seeing his pensive memories. They are comfortable with it now, but most people would feel more like Ginny does about it. I know Severus probably wants Harry to see how much he was loved as a baby. However, Harry will also be hearing his mom say she let Severus down. He will surely have conflicting feelings about that. It won't be easy for either of them to see. I'm sure Severus wants to let Harry know that he can consider him a godfather. I totally trust Harry, but I've learned in life that you can't trust very many people with too much personal information. They are only human and are bound to veiw that information from a position of thier own self interest. They are bound to let someone down even if they are sorry later. But most of the time they aren't sorry because don't even realize how hurtful they were or don't care. Severus will need to find a happy medium regarding who he trusts his most tender feelings with. Changing the subject, I wonder what Minerva thinks about Hermione and Severus snogging in front of all the students.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
I adored the Monkees when I was a kid. I got to see them last year in Bakersfield on their last tour together. Davey was so full of energy and danced all over the stage. He was a joy to see again.Thats was a huge step for Severus, sharing the memory. True people who haven't shared someoes thoughts might think it an invasion. Ginny doesn't know the love and trust they have developed for eachother.Maybe she would think "its about time" LOL... But then shes a propper o'l biddy. (said very fondly) :) I honestly don'tremember how I wrote it.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
I adored the Monkees when I was a kid. I got to see them last year in Bakersfield on their last tour together. Davey was so full of energy and danced all over the stage. He was a joy to see again.Thats was a huge step for Severus, sharing the memory. True people who haven't shared someoes thoughts might think it an invasion. Ginny doesn't know the love and trust they have developed for eachother.Maybe she would think "its about time" LOL... But then shes a propper o'l biddy. (said very fondly) :) I honestly don'tremember how I wrote it.
Great chapter!!! Everyone is coming along quite well. I love happy stories. I don't know why sad stories get so much credit. Entertainment should take one away from the pain of real life in my opinion. I think that is why many of us got hooked on Harry Potter initially when it was still fun and magic was amazing, even though we were adults. Then it went down hill and I only kept reading because I cared about the characters and felt the need to see how she resolved so much conflict, pain and betrayal. I kept hoping for things to improve, but they only got worse. I hated the last book. I hated the ending too. She killed too many people she didn't need to kill. And especially if she had to kill Severus she did it in such an un-Snapish way. Severus Snape would have been prepared for Nagini. She'd made him too smart to die that way. She also made Hermione too intelligent to be able to stay with Ron forever. She would have grown past him, though she would always love him. They don't make a believable adult couple. Your story is 100 times better. Thank you for not letting Doby be dead. That was just too much death for me. I'm sorry Ron has to be dead, but I understand it better than killing Severus and leaving him with such an unresolved tragedy of a life. I wonder if, in her mind, he met Dumbledore on the other side the way Harry did. I know publishers make you change a story a lot. At least the result left a lot of us the drive and strong need to set Severus Snape's story right. We SS fans felt the need to make more sense of his death. I truly didn't see it coming until the last story. I kept waiting for her to reveal his truth, and I thought she would give him some closure, some compensation for his suffering. Although she showed us why he protected Harry and that he wasn't evil, which were huge questions; she left him dead in a stupid way and with only pain, pain and more pain taken to the grave. Her story left me completely unsatisfied.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
Your emotia cons are so entertaining LOL. I was cringing about the mob but see it's not directed at me wheew.I agree with you the cannon books leave a lot to be desired. Why did Harry have to lose every one and everything that he loved. Even his owl. Its a wonder Ginny and Hagrid surived.I also agree with you one the HG?RW pairing. It has never worked for me. I hated having them together at the end. They were polar opposites and would have never stayed together.I think allof us who wrote HG/SS fic found the books lacking. That's why we write... we need to give him a better ending.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
Your emotia cons are so entertaining LOL. I was cringing about the mob but see it's not directed at me wheew.I agree with you the cannon books leave a lot to be desired. Why did Harry have to lose every one and everything that he loved. Even his owl. Its a wonder Ginny and Hagrid surived.I also agree with you one the HG?RW pairing. It has never worked for me. I hated having them together at the end. They were polar opposites and would have never stayed together.I think allof us who wrote HG/SS fic found the books lacking. That's why we write... we need to give him a better ending.
Quite beautiful. I'm glad everyone got to feel Severus' song of love. This will do much to make everyone feel closer to Severus. I hope Harry can love him too. I know I said that in the last review. I know Harry is a good and kind boy with a lot of love, so I'm sure he will be able to. What about the elder wand? Breaking the edler wand was a big deal regarding Harry. I wonder if you include this in your story some how so we know he did break it, since he didn't have a chance to in this version of how he killed Voldemort. It's OK if you didn't, though.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
I'm not sure when I wrote this how aware I was of the elder wand. I don't think it's included in this story at all. The fnal moview came after, sure I'd read the books but since it was such a different take on the end it wasn't included.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
I'm not sure when I wrote this how aware I was of the elder wand. I don't think it's included in this story at all. The fnal moview came after, sure I'd read the books but since it was such a different take on the end it wasn't included.
I'm glad he found out Lily didn't hate him. It must have been terrible to watch the grief of his mother and Lily at losing him to the Dark Lord. But he must have forgiven them so that he was able to remember Raven's life and his love for Hermione. Hermione will be fine. Now he will be able to love Harry like a godson. I hope Harry can love him back.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
Thank you, the memory seemed necessary tohelp free Severus from his past and give him some freedom to embrace his future.I hope Harry can too. :)
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
Thank you, the memory seemed necessary tohelp free Severus from his past and give him some freedom to embrace his future.I hope Harry can too. :)
The idea of giving Raven's memories back to Severus is brilliant! I'm really glad he mom left him the memory necklace. I wonder how she did it without her wand. Maybe after Severus' dad was gone she got another one. It must be hard for Hermione to have not taken him back to the cave. He was very pitiful. I wonder if he is blocking Raven's memories or if it is a result of the curse. This last memory of his mom after he killed his dad was good for him. Now maybe he can forgive her. The more he forgives the other people who loved him but weren't perfect, the more he will be able to forgive himself.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
Thank you, I'm glad you found some things to like in this chapter. Maybe she really did have some wandless magic or she did get another one (good observation that I missed).opps I got ahead of my self. I'm supposed to be in the teen chapters.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
Thank you, I'm glad you found some things to like in this chapter. Maybe she really did have some wandless magic or she did get another one (good observation that I missed).opps I got ahead of my self. I'm supposed to be in the teen chapters.
I admit I was surprised that Severus didn't finish. However, this is great story telling. It will turn out well, I think. I hope the Weasely's keep quiet. Maybe only Aurthur and Ginny should be there until Severus finishes the spell. It would be less pressure, I think. Maybe Hermione needs to give him permission to love his best friend's son. Acknowledge that he loved Lily and it's OK to keep the good memories. I understand his guilt, but Peter Pettigrew is the friend who really betrayed them to Voldemort. Severus was the one who had them hidden. When he told Voldemort the prophesy he didn't know it would be about Lily's son, did he? I can't remember. I think Lily has forgiven him. If she knew that her life and Jame's were given so that her son could defeat Voldemort, I think she would have been willing to make that sacrafice. She was fighting Voldemort too. If she hadn't died for Harry, Harry would not have been able to defeat the Dark Lord. She also helped defeat Voldemort by her sacrifice. I'm certain Severus has never looked at it that way.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
I think it was a shock to him and it starled him enough to make him lose his concentration spoiling the spell. He will come back. No I don;t think he thought at first it would be Lily's son. I don;t think he would have told Voldy if he had known it. I think Lily has too. Your right she would have given her life for the cause. I never thought of it that way either and so we see they were more alike than we thought.Thanks so much for the thoughts and the review.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
I think it was a shock to him and it starled him enough to make him lose his concentration spoiling the spell. He will come back. No I don;t think he thought at first it would be Lily's son. I don;t think he would have told Voldy if he had known it. I think Lily has too. Your right she would have given her life for the cause. I never thought of it that way either and so we see they were more alike than we thought.Thanks so much for the thoughts and the review.
Great job! Just enough angst to make it exciting but not so much as to make it too stressful for a weary soul. I'm really enjoying this story.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
Thank you, I don;t like a lot ofnangst either and I hate dragging things out. I'm glad yoou are enjoying the story. If my favortie of all the ones i've done.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
Thank you, I don;t like a lot ofnangst either and I hate dragging things out. I'm glad yoou are enjoying the story. If my favortie of all the ones i've done.
I don't understand why they have decided not to make love at Hogwartz until after Harry is free. What am I missing? I'm really happy about his encounter with Neville. That's a healing for Neville too. His fear of Severus has been painful. He is such a good boy. He and Luna do really match. I'm so happy for them both. The Gypsy experience was a great chapter. Thanks.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
Well hey I really don;t know why i amde that decision. Being un-Married and it being a school for children is probably the reason. Maybe they just need it to be more formal. Finish up what they set out to do and then see where they stood with eachother. Who knows This was written years ago lol.I'm glad you liked the Gypsies.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
Well hey I really don;t know why i amde that decision. Being un-Married and it being a school for children is probably the reason. Maybe they just need it to be more formal. Finish up what they set out to do and then see where they stood with eachother. Who knows This was written years ago lol.I'm glad you liked the Gypsies.
I'm having a wonderful time reading this story. I should go to bed or I will regret it. My health requires I get enough rest or I have flare ups. At least I can go to sleep with singing heart now.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
I'm glad it's making yur life happy but don;t jeprodize your health it will stillbe there the next day. But I know what you mean Ive been awake late hours reading good fics.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
I'm glad it's making yur life happy but don;t jeprodize your health it will stillbe there the next day. But I know what you mean Ive been awake late hours reading good fics.
Kisses, kisses!!!! I didn't think he could keep away from her until Harry was fixed. It's all good. She needed it and he needed it now they will need eachother. I knows she made love to him even if he doesn't think he made love to her. If he was worried about her loving Ravan instead of him I think some of his worries can be laid to rest. It can only get better now. I feel it.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
Yes Kisses, you know a man and his needs. But she had the same needs. It was a chnace to connect and show him she can be with him as well. Thats she want's to be with him and it's now all Raven. Thanks for hanging in there :)
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
Yes Kisses, you know a man and his needs. But she had the same needs. It was a chnace to connect and show him she can be with him as well. Thats she want's to be with him and it's now all Raven. Thanks for hanging in there :)
Hermione is doing a good job.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
Thank you I'm glad she is :)
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
Thank you I'm glad she is :)
I suppose she can't ask him to forgive her can she? She doesn't know he stood outside the door, but she knows he kissed the daylights out of her. I think that before much time goes by she needs to sincerely apologize without being overly emotional, but say she respect his wishes if he wants to continue as if the kisses never happened. It seems like the adult thing to do. To ignore it would be immature.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
Well I'm not sure what scene yur talking about but it will get worked out. She's alot younger and also insecure and some times her youth can get the better of her. She can be immature.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
Well I'm not sure what scene yur talking about but it will get worked out. She's alot younger and also insecure and some times her youth can get the better of her. She can be immature.
There are too many chapters left for this not to get better. Hermione needs to somehow show him that she didn't love Raven just to get Harry back. She needs to give him the memories she and Raven made. She also needs to give him the necklace. Some careful way she needs to let him know that she read his jounals and watched the memories with Raven and that she knew all those things about him but still fell in love with him. Maybe she should write him a letter and tell him, but promise never to bring it up again unless he does first. She can promise to just be a collegue and a friend no matter what he decides. And let him know she will always love him no matter what he does. Then just be there for him. I also wouldn't say a word about Harry unless he did. After he wakes Harry, he will see that she cares for him even after he does what she wants and that she isn't just using him. I bet he can't last until the end of the potion they have to prepare. Well, at least a little of the real him will break loose I think.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
There is a lot of fear in the man and insecurities. He can't beleive someone can love him and he has to have his time to come to terms with what Raven and Hermione had. Give him some time. He want's someone tolove him for who he is and he just has to see she can be the one.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
There is a lot of fear in the man and insecurities. He can't beleive someone can love him and he has to have his time to come to terms with what Raven and Hermione had. Give him some time. He want's someone tolove him for who he is and he just has to see she can be the one.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
Oh dear what happened here LOL
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
Oh dear what happened here LOL
I thik I might have waited in the cave for a while in case he came back if I was her. If I was her I might wait at Spinner's End. In fact, I wouldn't be at all surprised if that is where he went. But I guess that would be invading his personal space too much. I think I might send the memories there and leave them for him in plain sight. I believe he would look at them. I would also leave the necklace with the memories and the journal. If I ddin't hear from him in a couple of weeks I would check there then back at the cave. Now that she knows where it is, she can find it again.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
Yes, she can. But she's afraid right now and waiting it out to see what will happen. I think she would act soon if nothing happens. He would only toss her out on her ear.... he needs time.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
Yes, she can. But she's afraid right now and waiting it out to see what will happen. I think she would act soon if nothing happens. He would only toss her out on her ear.... he needs time.
I'm sure he'll get over this.
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
Thats a good attitude :)
Response from gersknightlady (Author of Raven)
Thats a good attitude :)