You can Let Go Now Daddy(B00K1 in the Daddy trilogy)

Chapter 24: Daddy will let go now

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Later that evening Hermione sat in the Gryffindor Common Room reading Hogwarts a History. She was content at how the evening turned out. Her smile was genuine on her face. The faint sound of the portrait shutting attracted her attention.

Severus appeared in the entrance. His hair was neatly combed and his robes had a hint of red in the seams. Standing like that he looked like Dracula.

''Yes Count Dracula? How may I meet your standards?''

Her father cracked a nervous smile. Something was off. Was he mad at her about what happened at the Yule Ball? Certainly not.

''Headmaster Dumbledore Requires your presence. '', he said sombrely. His eyes were dark and mysterious and there was no indication on what might be waiting for her once she reached Professor Dumbledore's office.

''What is it that is so important, ''she asked him countless times as she followed him.

''You will find out when you get there. '', he said one-dimensionally.

Why was he so closed off? What was of the matter? Ran the thoughts through her mind. It had no answer to her as she reached the door of the Headmaster's office.

Inside was quiet, Professor Dumbledore sat at his desk. There was no one else in the room.

''Miss Snape, I am glad you have the time to join us. We have a sensitive matter to discuss. '', said the old man welcomingly. He gestured to a seat.

''Would you like a lemon sherbet?''

''No thank you. '', she declined as she took her seat, ''What is it that needs to be discussed Headmaster Dumbledore?''

''Leave the formalities for another day, Hermione. '', came Severus.

''Firstly let me ask you this, Hermione. Are you precious to Harry?'', he asked looking her straight in the eye. He was hiding something-something was up.

''I believe so. Why may I ask?'', she cautiously asked.

''For the second task, we need to take someone who is valuable from the contestants. You are selected to be that person for Mister Potter. You will not be harmed whatso ever. You put to sleep via a sleeping spell and then you will carefully place at the bottom of Black Lake. You will be able to breath via air bubbles. Mister Potter will swim down there to save you. He will untie your feet and bring you to the surface. There you will immediately be awoken by the fresh air. You'll only feel the cold sensation of the water after you have risen from your slumber. '', he said assumingly.

She swallowed hard. Can she back out? Why must she be some trophy for Harry. She is a friend to him not a target. She rose from her chair and stormed for the door but before she could reach it she heard the lock slam shut.

''Let me out!'', she commanded.

''I am afraid that can't happen. '', said Professor Dumbledore.

'' Why, I have a choice in this. I am not some trophy for Harry. I am a friend. '', she strongly replied.

''Your name was given by the goblet of fire. Therefore its word is law.'', he explained calmly. Her father sat there and watched. Was this his plan along?

''Nothing is set in stone until it is done. Let me out or I will blast that door of its hinges. '', she threatened.

''Hermione calm down. '', came her father. He rose from his chair, ''What bothers you about this?'', he asked attentively.

''Why would you care?'', she fumed.

''I am your father, I care more than you think. '', he said calmly, he gestured to a side room. She took a deep breath as she entered. She went to sit on a nearby comfortable chair.

''What if Harry fails? What if he doesn't get there in time?''

''Then I'll come to save you. '', he promised.

''Really? You'll do that for me?''

''Your my blood, Amica Mea my love. '', said touching her cheek tenderly.

Professor Dumbledore smiled as she and Severus walked out of the side room. He gestures her to a passage behind a book case. Severus led her deep into the wand lit passage.

The series of sharp twist and turns made Hermione dizzy as she walked behind her father. Every time she asked him how far till their destination he replied, ''Almost there. ''

After a set of stairs downwards they came to the infirmary. Miss Pomfrey was waiting for them.

''It's getting late. '', she commented, ''I need my sleep, Severus. ''

''I know Poppy. We had a hard time convincing that it was safe. '', he apologized

''You mean talking her worries away?'', she asked handing him a blue vial, ''Put your wand in it if she doesn't want to swallow. Call me after she is asleep. ''

Severus only nodded. Miss Pomfrey smiled at the professor before shutting the curtain. It was mere seconds until she popped her head back in, ''Take your time. There is really no rush. Just shut the door on your way out.''

There was silence after she disappeared. Severus slowly unscrewed the lit before dipping his wand in it. He set it on the bedside table. Taking the chair next to her bed.

''While we wait for that I would like to discuss your accusation from before. '', he said, 'Hermione, I would never put you in any danger. I am here to protect you.''

She smiled, ''I know that. I was scared and I hate to be a throphy to someone. When I was in Primary school I used to do ballet. I loved it until our instructor changed. I was fantastic in it. The best. She took the opportunity to let me go to contests and perform there. It all started getting to much after a few moths. I felt more like a trophy than a humanbeign. She said to all the other people she met, that I was her best achievement and she is brewing success with me. '' , she explained angrily.

Her father just looked at her listening with his eyes full of understanding.

''I understand. My father used to beat me and lock me in the cellar when I didn't exell in astronomy. '', he related but before she could ask more questions her father picked up the vial.

''I think I am ready, just one thing. '', she confessed.

''What?''

''You can let go now, Daddy. '', she said as she laid down on the bed.

He only smiled giving no words. He slowly leaned over her placing his wand at her temple. She felt a cold shiver run down her spine into her legs.

''See you in the morning, Dad. I love you. '', she said sleepily.

''Good night Hermione. ''he said as her eye lids shut him out.

Severus sighed. It was done. He went to sit down for a minute but before he knew he was shaken awake by Albus. He fell asleep.

''Its time to move them, Severus. '', he said, ''Would you want to help us?'', he asked.

Severus only nodded as Hermione's sleeping body lifted magically from the bed. He walked along side Hermione as Mister Barty Crouch led the way to the lake.

Once they arrived at the lake they climbed into two rowing boats before rowing to the destinations of the water towers. There the final charms were placed over the students sleeping figures before they were laid down in the water. Severus looked at his little girl. She seemed so at peace. He slowly leaned over and kissed her forehead.

''Yes, Hermione, I'll let go now. ''

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