Part Four
Chapter 4 of 6
lady_rhianA six part drabble series. Hermione and other Order members are in St. Mungo?s. Severus has been Obliviated. What will happen?
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“Everything up until the end of the War,” Pansy said slowly.
Hermione’s head dropped. “So the past year…”
Pansy looked at her. “It’s not permanent.” Hermione looked up at her. Pansy continued. “There are bits, pieces that he remembers. He fought it. He dueled with Percy, apparently; he had to deflect quite a few Obliviates before Percy managed to land him with one, so he was able to prepare somehow…”
“Pansy,” Hermione said quietly. “Please just tell me what he remembers…”
Pansy paused. “I don’t know if it’s my place to tell you that. You can come see him.”
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Pansy brought Hermione into a white-washed room. Severus lay on the bed, a diagnostics chart to his right constantly changing with his physical and mental statistics.
“Severus,” Hermione whispered, hurrying to the bed. She leaned in towards him, putting her hand on his forehead. “Oh, my darling, please…”
Pansy quietly left the room.
His eyes flickered open. He seemed to rack his brain, trying to recognize her. Oh, God, please, no… Hermione felt her heart break and slowly withdrew.
She gasped as his hand firmly grasped her wrist.
“Hermione,” he whispered. “That’s your name.”
“Yes.” She nodded, barely breathing. “Yes, it is.”
“I don’t remember all the reasons why. But something… I know that we… we have something, don’t we?”
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Pain clenched her heart.
“Yes,” she said, fighting the tears coming to her eyes. “Yes, we have… something.”
“We worked together during the War,” he continued.
She nodded, incapable of speech.
“We made potions together… We fought together. Both in the War and against each other,” he said wryly.
Hermione paused, tentative. “Do you remember that night, two months ago…”
He looked at her quizzically. “What?”
She closed her eyes, trying to block the pain. “Nothing, Severus. Nothing.”
“I feel something for you, and I don’t remember why,” he said slowly. He looked into her eyes. “You need to help me remember.”
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Hermione left the room quietly, turning to watch him as he fell asleep. She met Pansy in the hall.
“How did it go?” Pansy asked her, a concerned look in her eye.
Hermione sighed. “He remembers me. He knows that he feels something for me, but he doesn’t know why.” He doesn’t remember that night, she thought. She shut her eyes, unconsciously putting a hand on her stomach.
“But he doesn’t know that he loves you,” Pansy said pragmatically. She looked at Hermione again, searching, and realizing. “And he doesn’t remember that you’re pregnant.”
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Hermione looked up at her, surprised.
“You put your hand on your stomach,” Pansy said. “It was an… educated guess.”
Hermione sighed. “He didn’t know before… No one even knew we were together before. We kept it quiet. Everyone in there,” she gestured towards the waiting room, “thinks that we’ve been beating around the bush.”
“As it were.” Pansy smiled wickedly.
“How long will the therapy take?” Hermione asked quietly.
“A few months. He should be able to recover most of his memory by the time your little one comes. And what’s more, he wants to.” Pansy smiled. “Allow me to be the first person to congratulate you.”
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65 Reviews | 5.28/10 Average
I'm not sure how I've never read this before. It was sweet snd with a happy ending, which is the best kind.
A lovely, happy ending. :)
(I apologize for not reviewing the chapters in the middle. I was impatient to get to the next part.)
Damn Percy...
oohh soo romantic. nice endingAnd I did like the idea of really good friend she has in Ron here. And of course their child must be lovely.a quick look into the eyes of the girl, and he knows he HAS to tell another story. best inheritage one can get.heheTonks really would never get over the thought about the cellar-thing. but thanks to Remus, she will be cured soon. hee.wonderful story. short but to the point. thank you for sharing.
Response from lady_rhian (Author of A Hero's Worth)
Thank you! I am so very pleased that you enjoyed it. Take care!
hey! what is he angry about!!??of course he is a medical wonder. he would not be himself if he weren't.
Response from lady_rhian (Author of A Hero's Worth)
*snort* Too true! Severus would never settle for being an average patient. :-)
such a disilluioning moment, when he says I know you, I feel for you, but not more. grrr.but it is not permanent. it is not permanent. that has got to be her mantra. everything will be all right.someday somehow.and she is pregnant. well if that is not ironic.
Response from lady_rhian (Author of A Hero's Worth)
Indeed; positive thinking is the key!
oh my goodness. " he wouldn't remember me" How deeply hurt can one be. what grief.Percy has to hang for this, I am sure.this break down.A real treat to read your sequel. all compacted in these few lines, but all bursting with emotion. brilliant.
Response from lady_rhian (Author of A Hero's Worth)
Thank you for the kind compliments.
a grand dame of duelling with words. mymy. she really has it.and Percy is the twit of the century.and got what he deserved.at least Arthurs prayers had been heard, and she didn't do worse to his son. like castrate. or so. and then the break down. *sob*
Response from lady_rhian (Author of A Hero's Worth)
Yes, Percy is indeed the twit of the century. Thank you for reviewing each installment; it's a lovely treat when that happens. :-)
hey, what is going on here. (not that I didn't have an idea. but you make it tremendously sound like a "grand entrance"applause for this one. have to read on quick.I'm with the twins. it reads as if there is much fun ahead.
Response from lady_rhian (Author of A Hero's Worth)
Thank you! Glad you're enjoying it. :-) (I apologize for the tardiness of my response!)
Fun!
Response from lady_rhian (Author of A Hero's Worth)
Thanks!
Response from lady_rhian (Author of A Hero's Worth)
Thanks!
Haha, I think this might be my favorite Hermione/Severus memory story, and it's definitely my favorite set of drabbles. The characters are written so well, Tonk and the twins are friggin' hilarious. Thanks for a great story, I love happy endings...and shagging in cellars :o)Sue.
Response from lady_rhian (Author of A Hero's Worth)
Thank you - what a compliment! This is my favorite drabble series I've written; I'm very attached to it. The grangersnape100 challenge was good for me as I would never have attempted to write a memory!fic of my own volition. I have been so pleased and honored by people's affection for it - thank you so much!
I know you are done writing this but I really want a happy ending!
Response from lady_rhian (Author of A Hero's Worth)
That is a really lovely compliment. Thanks. 
Go Hermione!
Response from lady_rhian (Author of A Hero's Worth)
Hermione can be pretty amazing, can't she? :)
Great job! Looking forward to reading more of you works.
Response from lady_rhian (Author of A Hero's Worth)
Thank you so much! I'm very pleased that you enjoyed it, m'dear.
A lovely set of drabbles. I was especially delighted with the commentary from the gallery, as it were, which provided such nice continuity.And the end sequence was very sweet, indeed.
Response from lady_rhian (Author of A Hero's Worth)
Thank you so much for the lovely review! I'm so glad you enjoy my work. :)
That first chapter was AMAZING, and this one, too! I can't wait to find out what happens next. You've hooked me.
Response from lady_rhian (Author of A Hero's Worth)
Thank you so much! The next two segments are in the queue, and I just finished up another twelve drabbles of aftermath for the series. :) Hope you enjoy the rest of it!
“You git,” Fred muttered. “She’s going to tear him from limb to limb, and you’re blocking my view!”
“Sorry,” Ron said.
Loved that! Yo've really got a good rythm going here! You manage to really make the most out of those hundred words! I'm looking forward to the rest!
Response from lady_rhian (Author of A Hero's Worth)
I couldn't resist putting banter in for Fred/George...it's just too good of an oppurtunity to resist! Glad you're enjoying the story - the next two segments are in the queue!
She told that git right what he needed to hear. I'm so intrigued and hope he gets his "mind" back.
Response from lady_rhian (Author of A Hero's Worth)
Thank you! We'll have to see what happens to Severus (though if you're validating, you'll know before everybody else - sneaky mod). :)
Muahahaha. I love the famous Hermione slap coming into play (and seeing everyone's reactions to the angry witch).
Response from lady_rhian (Author of A Hero's Worth)
Thank you. :) It may be a cliche, but it's just too priceless to not use!
I like that someone is finally giving the ponce the what-for.Lots of luck, Here's some chocolate (dark oohhhh!)
Response from lady_rhian (Author of A Hero's Worth)
Thank you for the review, and for the dark chocolate. :) Dark is the best, of course. The next installment will be up today (hopefully).