Short Stories and Oneshots

Mercy - Part 1

Author: JenniseiBlack 

Platform: FanFiction.net

Type: Harry Potter x Twilight

Hermione takes a vacation in Egypt meeting a vampire that will change her world and save her life. Two-Shot.

Pairing: HermionexBenjamin

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Hermione looked down at her map, she glanced around until she saw the name of the restaurant she was looking for. Giving a sigh of relief, she quickly made her way across the busy street to the steps of the restaurant. The hostess took her to the top floor of the restaurant, giving her one of the best views of the Nile.

Hermione smiled watching the sun set. She couldn't have been happier about her vacation to Egypt. The war had ended three years prior, and she had wanted to see the world. The boys both went into Auror training, while Hermione went to travel after finishing her remaining year at Hogwarts. She wrote them regularly on her travels, letting them know she was safe.

"Here is your tomato and cucumber salad." The waiter spoke, setting her food down in front of her.

"Thank you," Hermione smiled brightly.

"Of course. If you need anything else, please let me know."

As Hermione ate her food she watched the sun fully set, and the lights across the city light up; twinkling brightly in the night. Looking down at the busy street, Hermione felt the hair on the back of her neck raise; as if someone was watching her. Scanning the area around her, she saw nothing out of the ordinary.

Hermione didn't know she was right. Someone was watching her down on the street, she couldn't see him, but he could see her perfectly.

Hermione shook off the feeling quickly. Thinking the war was over she was being silly. Paying her bill, she left the restaurant, slipping into the streets. She stopped as a snake charmer began his performance. Even she was becoming charmed by the charmer.

"They say the cobra's fangs are normally removed."

Hermione turned looking up to the direction the voice came from; right into dull red eyes. Somehow in the magic of the city, the red didn't register in her mind.

"Some are, some aren't; unfortunately some snakes mouths are often sewn shut," Hermione spoke as she glanced back at the snake. "Although snakes are able to sense sound, they lack the outer ear that would enable them to hear the music. They follow the pungi that the snake charmer holds with their hands. The snake considers the person and pungi a threat and responds to it as if it were a predator."

The man raised his brow looking at the girl in slight interest. "Not many know that information."

Hermione shrugged. "I enjoy learning."

"I'm Benjamin." The man replied, introducing himself with a slight nod of his head.

"Hermione. It's a pleasure." Hermione smiled as she really took in his appearance. He was slightly pale with a tone of olive to his skin, looked perfect against his midnight hair. His height towered over Hermione. Normally, Hermione didn't care for appearance, but something about this man was drawing her in like a moth to a flame.

"What brings you to Egypt?" He smiled a heart-stopping smile. "You're so far from England."

"What gave me away?" Hermione replied, raising a playful eyebrow to him.

"Well, the complete fascination with the city and of course the accent."

"Good points." Hermione smiled, sliding her hair behind her ear, glancing back over to the man. "I am here for a vacation; seeing the world."