Chapter 10
Chapter 10 of 10
ladiesofthesouthHermione finds a journal to write in, but unbeknownst to her, it's been placed in her path purposely. For what end?
ReviewedAN: Sorry for the wait! Hope you enjoy this installment!
God, I can't believe this. I'm married, and I've shagged Severus Snape.
It was more than I could have expected. I know that sounds strange, Diary, but even though I was trying to pretend our bonding was normal and a real choice on my part, I still thought he'd be horrid--as usual. But he wasn't. Not that he didn't try of course. He even sent a nasty note because I was running late. I didn't care. I wanted to look nice on my wedding day, even this farce.
But when I went to him and we began to make love, something changed in him. Or maybe something changed in me. I've seen a different side to him, and I want to know more. That scares me a little. What if I fall for him? Would he really want to stay bonded after Voldemort's defeated? Well, I guess it's too soon to think about this, isn't it?
All right. I vow to carry on and do my duty. He and I will do our part in bringing down Voldemort, and if we find a little happiness along the way, so be it.
Hmmm. Those pages that I noticed earlier? The whole back section of this diary is filled with someone else's writing. It's spiky just like Severus's.
Oh my God! I just thought of him as Severus. Already things are changing. See?
Anyway, I can't make out the letters or the words. I wonder what that's doing there? Why can't I read what he's written? Something isn't right. I'm going to ask him. Oh, what's this? A house-elf with a letter for me.
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Hermione,
Don’t come back to my quarters until you get the all-clear from me. Lucius will be around after dinner, and he is just about the last person I want to have to explain what you’re doing in my quarters.
S.S.
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What the heck does Malfoy want from Severus? Ah, well, at least I know for certain that Severus has my safety in mind. I surely have no wish to come face to face with that man! And maybe Severus will share with me what Malfoy wants… Well, I can hope, can’t I?
Oh, finally! An owl. That can only be from Mum or Dad. I take that as a good sign. At least they aren’t pretending I don’t exist after my last owl to them.
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Dear Hermione,
Well, that letter rather came as a shock, I must admit! To say I’m pleased would be a lie, but no doubt you can imagine that. My little girl getting married. How preposterous.
But, you know what? On some level, I understand your motifs, and I’m very relieved that you can reverse this once that evil person is out of the way.
Love always,
Mum
P.S. Tell that man if he as much as bends a hair of yours, he’ll have me to deal with, wizard or not. Love, Dad.
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Knowing that Mum and Dad aren't angry takes a load from my shoulders. I'm so happy.
What's on my mind now, though, is Severus. He Flooed in a few minutes ago and saw this diary. He stared at it for a moment and said he needed to speak with Dumbledore.
I said, "You have one, too, don't you?"
He nodded. I knew something was off when I saw those extra entries. Dumbledore is behind this, but what is this exactly? I'm going to go down to the dungeons shortly.
He asked if I'd like to pack a few things to leave in his wardrobe and in his bath--purely to save time of course. I think it's a good idea, and oddly enough, I can't wait to see what my toothbrush looks like next to his.
Blast! What a berk I've turned out to be.
And I shouldn't feel so giddy when there's work to be done. I still haven't heard what Lucius wanted. Severus only said that things had become more complicated for us and that he'd tell me more later.
Hmmm. I'd better go now and gather some things.
AN: After the voting is over, I promise to have more timely updates. Really. Thanks!
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Its really great that Hermiones parents aren't too freaked out. I was really worried they'd like disown her or something. I can't wait to see whats up with the journals and how their relationship progresses! Cheers! ~Brena
enjoying your work - I am a fan of revelation through character's writing - one draw back is how much you must tell rather than show - I think you are handling that nicely. Also agree with the quick snapshot format, it is more realistically a journal. Looking forward to reading more of this story and other work you may have. Continued success!
Hah! Double writting in the diary, but she couldn't read it? How could she tell it was Severus' if she couldn't read it?I'm looking froward to the next - hopefully you'll explain.
Interesting about the diaries. I hope to learn more about that. And of course about the bonding and what it means to Voldie.
Deeper and deeper things go. Definitely poor Severus.
LOL I don't know who to feel more sorry for. I can completely see Severus being a mess over that decision.
I love Severus's assessment of Ron and Lavender. But I really do think they are a better match for each other than Ron/Hermione.
At least the delay will let you stock up a few chapters. :)I love that the writing is slowly appearing... though I wonder exactly what Severus thougth he saw.
Poor Hermione. She really took that betrayal well, much better than I would have imagined for someone who was just planning a huge magical bond with Rom.
typical Hermione not fully understanding the implications of something in the wizarding world. As to length of journal entires, I think that fully depends on the person and the events being chronicled. Some folks are very detailed whereas others just gloss over things.
Dumbledore, ever the meddling fool. I wonder what he's up to.
Interesting start and concept of telling it through letters and journals. Now to find out what the book was for.
Uh oh.... complications on the way! But at least Hermione seems reasonably satisfied with the new arrangement... :-DLooking forward to more!
intriguing update. thanks so much
Nice update, dear. I like where you are going with this and cannot wait to see where this heads. That Dumbledore is something else, isn't he? Always the plotter that one.
I love your idea of how you are writing this story. It is brilliant.
A great update, I love the progress in your story!
I am glad to see another chapter of this before voting, and also to know you will be continuing. Thanks for sharing this tale, looking forward to hearing about Lucius's visit!
I love typical dad to husband warnings! btw, motives would be the spelling for the reason someone does something. motifs would be accents on something.
I liked the little bit about, "and if we find a little bit of happiness along the way, so be it." Good attitude, brings hope for further enjoyable chapters, lol. Hmmm, wonder what pearls of wisdom Lucius wanted to impart? Enjoying the story, can't wait to see what happens next.
the toothbrush thing... ROFL!
OK, my guess is as Hermione and Severus get closer, the writing will become clearer. Hopefully Severus is going to yell at Dumbledore. Whatever the diaries are for, I'm sure it's for a meddlesome and probably dangerous reason.
Great chapter, dear. Looking forward to more.
Another lovely chapter. I sincerely hope that Hermione's life with Sev turns out pretty good, and that they will grow to love each other, at least in some respects.
LOL. Sev wanting to AK Trelawney. 