When I woke up today I knew what I had to do, I took a quick shower before pulling on a pair of black ripped skinny jeans, along with a dark gray tank-top. I pulled on one of my leather jackets pushing the sleeves up a bit, before grabbing my black tie boots that go over my knees. I did my usual make-up: a thin layer of black eyeliner, mascara and a light brown eye-shadow, I put on my usual chapstick. I then grabbed my sheath snapping my wand into place before pulling my hair into a high wavy ponytail.
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I kissed Charlies cheek before leaving a note and grabbing the stone from my jacket, I signed as I walked out of the school and down the hill into the forest. When I knew that I was far enough I took the stone and spun it three times in the air closing my eyes. It was then that I felt a hand on my cheek, I opened my eyes only to be met with Severus' onyx ones. I backed up and shook my head as I looked at him, he gave me a small smile, before a confused look came to his face.
"Hermione, I know how that stone works, I shouldn't be able to touch you, how is this possible?"
"After Dumbledore's portrait was made Harry asked him why he couldn't touch any of his loved ones. Dumbledore told him that it was because Harry needed to see more than one person, I just need to see you, so it's logical as to why you just showed up for me. The power in the stone is stronger when there's one person in particular that is needed, anyway I need answers. The last time we were alone something happened and I was under the impression that you didn't remember. Then last night Harry told me that not only did your memories reveal that I was wrong, but they showed him not only what happened but told him that you were in love with me. However you knew that you weren't what was best for me, and that you were willing to let me go, what the hell is that about Severus?"
He sighed, shaking his head.
"Hermione, while to you that night was a mistake to me it was an awakening, that night I realized that I loved you however I know that you're engaged so I don't see why any of this matters?"
"It matters to me, god, no matter how drunk I was I could never forget it, I wanted to tell you but on so many levels it was wrong. I was going to talk to Fred after the war but when you died and then he died I was left basically alone, I was going to talk to you to see if we could try. However you both died in the war, Ron faked his death and caused a lot of problems, now I'm engaged to a Weasely and I can't seem to get my snarky almost arrogant potions professor out of my head."
"I said what I have to say, Severus now's your chance before I drop this stone and let this all go."
His head shot up as he looked at me.
"Hermione, do you love me."
Tears came to my eyes and I sighed nodding my head.
"Yeah, I do, however you're dead and I love Charlie as well, I'm sorry Severus."
