Hermione's Saviours

Chapter 2- Suspicions

Italics-Thoughts/flashbacks/passwords
Warning: This chapter has a scene at the end which may have triggers for cutting.

Severus POV

It was the second day of classes and the third lesson of the day. I was teaching my seventh years that were Slytherin and Gryffindor, which included the Golden Trio, though the incident at breakfast yesterday suggests they weren't a Trio anymore, more like the Dunderhead Duo and Miss. Granger on her own. I don't understand why the Duo came back as I know for a fact the MoM have offered them a job as an Auror for their efforts in the war. Miss. Granger I wasn't surprised by as she loves learning, much like myself at her age. She is also alone now which again was like me. Miss. Granger, however is 19, a year older than her fellow students due to her use of the time turner in her third year.

It was when I stalked around my classroom that I saw how distant she had really become from everyone. Of course this was Weasley's fault. He was no doubt spreading rumours about her despite the truth that the whole school heard yesterday morning. The students though are stupid enough to believe that brainless oaf. All of the houses except for my Slytherins were ignoring her, well my house hadn't said anything to her yet but I'm sure Draco will soon. I have seen him looking at Miss. Granger with actual concern and I'm sure there was something else, when I first saw it I must admit shocked me a bit when I first saw it, I may not have believed in that Pureblood crap but the Malfoy's were a strong believer in it. However after Narcissa left Lucius after the war due to her not being his mate, maybe him and Draco will try to redeem themselves which will hopefully mean Draco can be a friend to Miss. Granger as she really needs one now.

It was now as I watched her working on her own that I saw how downright miserable she is. I may still be the snarky git that I was before the war but I am less prejudice to the other houses and against popular belief I do care about the students. I walked over to Miss. Granger to check her potion and saw it was perfect as usual.

"Well done, Miss. Granger" I told her, yes I had starting praising those who deserve it no matter their house, she glanced up at me not seeming at all bothered by my praise, she also seemed to be looking straight through me. I looked into her brown doe eyes before she quickly looked down and they looked almost dead, they used to be full of life but now there was no fire, this was very shocking, I took in her appearence and saw she was deathly pale and had big bags under her eyes. I frowned when she stayed quiet, she usually gave me a small smile in return or an answer but today she was subdued.

I finished prowling around my classroom and went back to my desk and sat down. I might have to talk to Minerva about this after class. I've also noticed that throughout the lesson she keeps glancing at me nervously and avoiding my eyes as if she's afraid I'll use Legilimency on her, not that I would without her permission, this was very strange indeed. We, meaning Minerva and I, both have the next lesson free, no doubt she will be having tea with Headmaster Dumbledore. I also noticed that Miss.  Granger's school robe sleeves were pulled right down to the hands covering her arms and wrists completely. This was also out of character for her, she would always roll them up make sure they didn't get in the way. I glanced at Miss. Granger again and saw she looked like she was starting to panic so I walked over to her.

'Hmm a talk with her head of House is definitely in order, maybe she will have noticed how unhappy Miss.Granger seems this year and her odd behaviour. All of which was due to the break up. I wonder if Dumbledore has, he usually notices everything.' I thought to myself as I walked towards her.

I finished speaking to her, but I knew she was lying to me but I let it go. The bell rang and she ran out of my class like the hounds of Hell were chasing her. I sighed, something was up with that girl and I was going to find out what. I made sure my classroom was clean and started to make my way towards the Headmaster's office.

Hermione POV

I walked into Potions hoping to hell that Professor Snape wouldn't notice anything as he was usually very observant, however it was something I could do without, he was also an accomplished mind reader, I do not need him to read my mind, my thoughts would not be good for him to read. Ever since I caught Ron with Lavender and then broke up with him everyone's been shunning me, so now I have nothing and no one. I recently found out that everyone was ignoring me because the frigging Weasel told everyone I was a frigid bitch which is why he was with Lavender, so that he could get some.

My depression has gotten quite bad, I'm often now thinking of suicide which was a strong reason why I didn't want Professor Snape to read my thoughts. He praised me on my potion but I didn't really acknowledge it, maybe I should have done. I glanced up at him and he looked into my eyes, I quickly looked back to my potion, I knew eye contact was needed for him to read my mind. I don't think he would do it without my permission but I cannot take the chance.

I just can't wait 'til this class is over and get away from everyone. I am feeling depressed already and it is only the second day of lessons. Potions was my 3rd lesson of the day and also the last as I have the next two periods free. As soon as I get out of here I will go to my room and release my pain the only way I knew how. I was thinking about the whole mind reading thing again and they were not good thoughts, no doubt he would think I was mental or something if he did happen to see anything that i was thinking off, especially the suicide part, then he would tell the Headmaster and I would be shipped of to St. Mungos. No! I cannot let him see anything. I was starting to panic and saw Professor Snape coming towards me. 'Damn'. I turned away hoping he didn't see me panicking. Of course I was too late and I mean this was Snape we're talking about, years as a double spy led him to be very observant.

"Are you alright Miss. Granger?" He asked me quietly, he also acted like he was checking my potion as to not draw any attention to us, plus he still has a reputation to uphold, even if he isn't prejudice to houses anymore. I calmed my breathing as much as possible and replied.

"Yes Sir, I am fine" and hoped he would leave it at that. Thankfully he did and went back to his desk. As soon as he sat down the bell for the end of class went and I rushed out of there to go to the bathroom in my Head Girl's room. As soon as I arrived at my bathroom I found my trusty razor and made small slashes in my wrists. I looked at my arms which were covered in many various sized scars and watched the blood run in satisfaction. I finally managed to release my depression, I knew it wouldn't last long but for the moment I was happy. I started to feel woozy so I rebandaged my arms and cast a glamour charm just to make sure no one would see anything and collasped on my bed only to fall into an exhausted sleep which was plagued with nightmares.