Chapter 11
Chapter 11 of 17
nogod1215After nearly being killed by her husband, Hermione returns to Hogwarts. (Ultimately a SS/HG, but starts out a little different.)**NOW COMPLETE**
ReviewedDISCLAIMER::: Everything you recognize belongs to JK Rowling and Warner Bros. I just love them so much I wanted to play with them a little.
Summary::: Severus gets stood up.
New Beginnings
Chapter Eleven
As Hermione and Harry approached the gates to the castle, Hermione stopped, turned, and said, “Harry, there is no reason for you to see me all the way up to the castle, only to walk back down here again to Apparate home. It’s getting late, and I know Draco will be worried if he gets home to find you still out. Why don’t we just say our good-byes now, and you can pop right home?”
“I don’t know, Hermione… Are you sure you will be all right?” Harry asked with a trace of concern in his voice.
“I’ll be fine. Once I cross the wards on the grounds, you know I will be perfectly safe,” she replied. Then, hugging him, she said, “I had a wonderful afternoon. Now, off with you, I’ll be fine,” she repeated.
Harry hugged her back and gave her a chaste kiss on the cheek before stepping away and Apparating home. Hermione watched him go, then stepped toward the castle. Just before she crossed through the gates, she heard a rustling sound and paused, listening. Hearing the rustling sound again, she turned slowly toward the bushes to her left.
Nervously pulling her wand from her robe pocket, she asked cautiously, “Who’s there?”
When she didn’t receive a response, she waited, straining her ears for another sound. ‘I must be going crazy. Hearing strange sounds in perfectly ordinary bushes,’ she thought, pocketing her wand.
Shaking her head ruefully, she turned and headed for the gates again, only to hear the noise once more. This time, she pulled her wand out and pointed it at the bushes as she slowly stepped forward, a curse ready on her lips. Just as she approached them, though, she jumped back, gasping as a small brown rabbit bounded across the path. Pulling her wand arm to her chest in shock, she chuckled at herself for being so paranoid.
Turning one more time to head home through the gates of Hogwarts, she screamed as strong arms grasped her painfully from behind. Struggling, she tried to aim her wand at her attacker, only to have it twisted out of her grasp. The last thing she heard as everything went black was a familiar voice whispering, “Stupefy!”
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Hermione slowly came to. ‘Damn, my head hurts,’ she thought groggily. Then, the memory of the attack came back to her. Sitting up quickly, she looked around. She couldn’t see much in the dim light coming through the tiny window in the door at one end of the room. She could just make out the ratty mattress she was sitting on and a rusty bucket in one corner of the room. The walls, floor and ceiling seemed to be made of concrete, so she determined that the room she was in had been constructed using Muggle materials. Now, if only she could place that voice, and figure out how to get the hell out of this ‘prison-cell’ she found herself in.
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It was nearly nine o’clock, and Severus Snape had been pacing in front of the door to his quarters for the past forty-five minutes. ‘What is keeping Hermione?’ he thought.
He had been pleasantly surprised when she'd agreed to switch their meal from lunch to dinner. He didn’t want to break the date altogether, but worried a bit whether changing it to dinner would rattle Hermione. Her note had sounded like she was fine with the new plan… but… could she have changed her mind?
As he was making yet another pass in front of his door, he heard his Floo activate, and stepped up to it to see the flames dancing about in a brilliant shade of green, with the Headmistress’ head floating in the middle.
“Severus, have you seen Hermione? Her fifth year prefect has notified me that she hasn’t been seen all day. Is she here with you?” Minerva inquired.
“No, Minerva, she is not here. She had agreed to have dinner with me, here, an hour ago, but never showed up.” Starting to pace in front of the fire now, Severus began to run all kinds of horrible scenarios through his mind.
“You don’t think something happened to her, do you?”
“I don’t know, but I certainly intend to find out.” With that, Severus straightened, and left his quarters. He needed to get outside the castle wards so he could Apparate. His first stop would be to the Potter-Malfoy residence, and, after that, the Ministry.
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Hermione figured it must be about eight or nine o’clock. The sun had gone down hours ago, and her stomach had been growling for the last forty-five minutes. ‘I missed my dinner with Severus; he probably thinks I stood him up on purpose,’ she thought.
Suddenly, a light came on outside the door and shone through the window. Jumping up, she ran over to the door to see if she could make anything out through its grimy window. She had discovered the hard way not to touch the door itself, but if she stood on tiptoes, she could just make out a dark shape moving on the other side. A small panel in the door opened, and a tray was thrust through it across the ground. The door snapped close again before Hermione could drop to her knees to try to look out.
Sitting back against the wall, she looked at the tray, her stomach growling again. ‘If I wasn’t so damn hungry right now, I wouldn’t touch it,’ she thought.
She didn’t have her wand to test the food for poisons, so she had to rely on her senses of smell and taste. Most commonly used poisons were harmless in tiny amounts, only making the person sick, but not sick enough to kill them. The stronger poisons were either hard to hide in food or had a distinct scent to them.
Sniffing the food offered and determining that, if poisoned, it wasn’t one with a strong smell, she took such tiny bites that it would be hard to tell if she could taste anything at all. Deciding that no poisons were tainting her meal, she ate slowly. She nibbled on what she figured was scrambled eggs and some kind of odd meat product that was in the exact shape of a can. None of it tasted very good, but she was hungry and had no idea when her next meal would be pushed through that horrid little ‘cat-flap’ door, so she finished every scrap.
Finishing, she placed the tray back on the floor in front of the cat-flap and moved over to the mattress to think and then try to sleep. She knew it wouldn’t be easy, but she had to keep her strength up if she was going to get out of here, and the only way to do that was to rest and eat.
TBC
AN::: As always I would like to thank my fabulous betas, Allison and Piper. I would also like to thank everyone who has left a review. In the next chapter Hermione finds out a little about her captor.
AN2::: IF YOU, OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW ARE BEING ABUSED Physically,mentally, or emotionally you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799 SAFE (7233)
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237 Reviews | 5.8/10 Average
So sorry to read that you had to write this from real life experience. Nobody should have to go through anything like this. This story is so plausible it is frightening, and I guess we now know why. I hope writing this helped you and very glad to see you are not in that relationship anymore. Thanks for a compelling read and my thoughts go to you for love and healing for the rest of your life.
Wow! Great story! I wish this kind of thing happened in real life as well - where the abuser/rapist was given the harshest possible sentence and the woman was protected by all means necessary. I like your world in which that happens. Too much of the time of course, the judge gives out a useless restraining order or worse, doesn't believe the person making the charges and she gets killed by her abuser. I can't wait to finish this story. Thanks for writing it.
Very well written! Congratulations for having the courage to leave your ex! That takes a LOT of strength and determination to do, so kudos to you!
Missy/LovesRickman
ii do love when ron gets smacked down i have always felt JKR never shouldhave married ron and hermione!
Thank you so much. It's a great story and really well written. I had enjoyed it up to the point that you mentioned your personal experience. That knocked the wind out of me to be honest.
It's hard to believe how cruelly people can treat each other. Hope writing brings you some relief. x
Really liked the story, just one thing bothers me greatly. On your warnings list, you have BDSM listed, and nothing in your story is true BDSM. I would ask that you research what true BDSM is before trying to pass off rape and sickness as something that has nothing to do with it. Yes, BDSM is different than regular sex, but everything is consentual, no one is taken against their will and forced into acts they don't want to be in. There are numerous safety guildlines used in almost all places, and while, yes sometimes things happen, and someone gets hurt, its not rape, not anger or hate or violance in any way shape or form. BDSM gets a bad rep because of luntics that use it as an excuse to be sick and hurt others without their consent, and polute something that can be truely beautiful. And yes, there are a lot of things claiming to be BDSM, that are not really truely about the power exchange that happens in a BDSM relationship. So again, please consider researching BDSM and try to understand why rape and violance has nothing to do with healthy BDSM. Thank you for a wonderful story.
Response from nogod1215 (Author of New Beginnings)
Response from nogod1215 (Author of New Beginnings)
,Thank you for your comments in your review. I am sorry it has taken me so long to respond, but I kinda lost the password to this acct and it took me forever to find it again.As far as your concerns about me equating BDSM with rape, I would like to first say that No BDSM isnt rape when performed in its proper fashion. However, there are many people in the world who see tieing your girlfriend to the bed posts and have consentual sex with her as just as perverse as rape. I personally am not one of these people.Second, I am sure you have come across authors who over rate and over warn just to be on the safe side. This is what I have done. I would rather warn someone of BDSM to prepare them for something they might not be interested in then to not warn them for it and get blasted or even removed from the site by the mods.I am sorry you feel that I was demeaning a lifestyle and those who participate in it. I did not mean to offend, just to caution.Thank you,nogod1215 
Response from AlanaVawn (Reviewer)
Thank you for clearing that up. I understand over rating a story rather than underrating and getting the story pulled. I feel strongly about this, because I've been on both sides, raped and in the lifestyle. They couldn't be more different. It would mean the world to me and other if you would be willing to write a note at the bottom, disclaiming that what was written isn't bdsm, it's pure rape. This would again, mean alot to me and also clear up any possible confusion. :) Thank you again!Alanavawn
Response from nogod1215 (Author of New Beginnings)
Response from nogod1215 (Author of New Beginnings)
,I changed the warnings to not include the BDSM warning. If the mods want to contact me about it I will deal with it then.nogod1215
Response from AlanaVawn (Reviewer)
THANK YOU! I really appreciate that you did that! I didn't want to ask you to do that, simply because I understand why authors have to be careful about not reporting things, but that's so wonderful of you! Thank you!!!!! :)Alanavawn
A heartfelt Thank you or providing the DV Hotline here. Why not see if anyone around here knows the UK equivalent since we have so many from the Old Country as readers and autors here?
The description of Ron 'giving up' on a job and deiding to booze to make up for it sounds eerily like Marvolo and Morfans Gaunt. Hmmm. Did you pictue that while writing this?
That was a very intense story. Some aspects of the characterization were way off. I don't mean canon off, as in real life reactions off. However, looking beyond that, this was a very intense story.
And so we have reached the end. An excellent story, and painful. both you and I as well as billions of women and millions of men have been through abusive relationships.
Abuse is a sneaky thing and starts out like a small virus. It can be little things at first, Jealousy, extra overprotectiveness, OBSESSION with most, if not ALL aspects of ones life, then it progresses faster from there, usually manifesting in physical abuse. But dont forget! Abuse can be Physical, mental and emotional. Even spiritual (Think REV. JIM JONES) AND men, YES men can be victims too! It does not have to be your partner. It can be a friend, relative etc. Domestic Violence charges can be filed against ANYONE who has abused you in any way. One does not have to be involved in a sexual relationship or even living with the person. Once again the National Domestic Violence Hotline Toll-FREE number is 1(800)799-SAFE (7233). If you or someone you know are being abused or suspect that you or they are, CALL. Help is out there! PLEASE, take it from me and the author of this story's footnote. Remember if they are violent, especially extremely violent, like RON was in here, DO NOT CONFRONT THEM ALONE! It will incite more anger if you are threatining them with leaving or calling the police and could get you seriously hurt or (sorry to say) killed. Wait until you can slip away (but dont wait long!! I left when my EX husband passed out drunk and left that day. He woke up in jail with a lifetime restraining order from me. But mak3e sure once you are gone, you get a close support network of family friends etc. to check up on you until the person gives up or you know its finally over. Unfortunately, a piece of divorce paper and a restraining order did not stop a lady in my town from being shot in the head by her boyfriend. I apologize for being so blunt, but its necessary. Peace be with you.
IF YOU, OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW ARE BEING ABUSED Physically,mentally, or emotionally you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799 SAFE (7233)
Response from nogod1215 (Author of New Beginnings)
I have added this information to the author notes for each chapter... I hope it helps!nogod1215
Ummm, 8 wizards with 8 wands, most of them extremely skilled and they need Harry to trick the resident in #1 to buzz them into the flat? THEN they use the Alohomora to get into #3? Tsk, tsk. The shame! I'm kidding with you!
(figured I could use Ginny for Bill Cos the long hair and another set of redheads for Arthur and Charlie!
Once again the number to The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1(800)799-SAFE (7233)
Once again the number to The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1(800)799-SAFE (7233)
'The number to The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1(800)799-SAFE (7233)
The number to The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1(800)799-SAFE or :(7233)
The number to The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1(800)799-SAFE or :(7233)
Once again, if you are being abused emotionally, mentally or PHYSICALLY, you DONT have to put up with it! There is help out there. The number to The National Domestic (and you dont have to be married or residing together for it to BE domestic violence, it could be your own mother in some cases!) Anyway The number to The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1(800)799-SAFE or :(7233)
~The number to The National Domestic Violence Hotline is Toll-FREE:1-800-SAFE (7233The number to The National Domestic Violence Hotline is Toll-FREE:1-800-799-SAFE (7233)~I agree. Bill would be the best of the Weasels and he DID save her life a few times, and got his bro exiled, BUT it was about ten years too late, dontcha think? Anyone decent wouldnt watch that continue. I like this story because I know how it goes, but I have always had a couple of problems with it. First of all, it is waaaay too OOC for Hermione (even under threat of death, or misguided love) I would know I was abused by 2 different men, that she would have stayed with him after the second beating. Maybe even the first. Her persona is right I just dont find her sticking with Ron feasable. Maybe dull it down to a couple years instead of 10 and have it start out with mild abuse if you want to make the beginning situation more in character. 2. (okay I really have 3 problems:] ) HARRY would NEVER let her go through this for 10 years or even one. He would kidnap her himself just to 'play the hero' or kill Ron in her defense. 3. I DO NOT believe half of the Weasleys would have let this go on at all. Since you need Molly to be a bitch (in canon she would KILL her son herself!!) I understand, BUT Arthur, Bill, Charlie (whenever he's around) maybe the twins and surprisingly but DEFINATELY stick up his arse PERCY would have never let this go on. Percy is so to the letter of the law he would have 500 feet of parchment in notes to hand the minister and lock Ron up himself, just to get ahead!!! OK Im done picking at you. But I have something to say: *TO ALL WOMEN OUT THERE: IF YOU ARE BEING HIT, or called terrible names, or your mate doesnt like you to even go to the store SEEK IMMEDIATE HELP! THERE ARE PLENTY OF HOTLINES FOR BATTERED WOMEN, The number to The National Domestic Violence Hotline is Toll-FREE:1-800-799-SAFE (7233)~~YOU DONT HAVE TO UP AND CALL THE POLICE TO GET HELP, EVEN IF HE/SHE THREATENS TO KILL YOU. I have been there. Dont stay with an emotionak/mental abuser or anyone who hits you, in MY opinion the emotional abuse is worse. PLEASE get help.* AND REMEMBER: Emotional/mental abuse is STILL abuse, it just takes longer to heal from and statistically wont kill you, but I cut my wrists and a friend saved me 5 YEARS after I left the jerk!
Response from nogod1215 (Author of New Beginnings)
I know that canon Hermione would never put up with something like this, but using the Harry Potter characters was a therapeutic way for me to fight my own demons of spousal abuse.nogod1215
not to be a nettle in your side, cos it is semantics, so it does'nt matter: ME<------GRAMMAR FREAK! Hagrid always said 'yeh' when referring to one or more individuals. JK Rowling never had Hagrid use the old english (which I know you weren't meaning it that way, just making his garbled hackney accent) 'Ye'. There was always an 'H' on the end. Sorry Im a butthead, but the story is great, Ive read it once.
Glad to see that Ron got what he deserved.
Gosh, the things that Hermione has put up with, but I know that she is strong and that she will through it--at least I hope so.
I just knew that Ron had to the one to nab Hermione, and I cannot get over Molly helping her git of a son. Wonder chapter as always!
Another awesome chapter! I just knew that Bill was a good man, however, his brother, Ron... not so much.
