The little lioness and her two serpents

Witches rights and secrets

Hermione woke to the sound of hushed voices coming from madame Pompfrey's office. Wanting to hear what was being said she quietly and quickly got out of bed and made her way over there.

"Severus, you must understand that we are not to do anything without the consent of Hermione. She must be the one to file the charges against the boy for him to be punished properly. As of right now my hands are tied and the only thing I can do is expel him until a formal report is made." Gasping at the news, Hermione recognized anger in Dumbleodre's voice when mentioning Ron.

"I understand that headmaster, but all things considering do you not think it wise that actions be taken to keep the boy far from her until such a report can be made?" Severus' tone made it seem that he was seconds from blasting something to pieces.

Not wanting to waste anymore time listening Hermione made up her mind and walked through the doorway with her head held high. "I wish to make formal complaint and I want Ronald Weasley as far from me as possible at all times."

Not noticing the Weasley's at first, she kept her eyes trained on Dumbledore until she heard the shocked gasp of Molly Weasley. "Hermione dear, think of your actions before you demand such a thing. Think of how heartbroken he will be if he isn't even allowed to see you dear." Her voice motherly but her eyes had a warning glint in them.

"I'm well aware of my actions Mrs Weasley but your youngest son was not when he nearly killed me. Or need you be reminded of how he tried to force a potion down my throat then proceeded to hurt me all because he finally realized I didn't love him?" Her voice was laced with anger and her eyes grew darker at the thought that Ronald Weasley nearly took away everything she was all so he could be with her.

The headmaster walked to stand next to the Gryffindor girl and put a hand on her shoulder. "Mrs. Weasley I understand you have a hard time believing this but believe me when I say that what he did was an unspeakable act that if he had continued our Hermione would not be alive right now. She has a right to press charges as it was her person that he violated. Surely you wouldn't deny a woman her right to stand for herself and against the man who tried to control her?" He gave her a look that suggested she best not disagree with him.

Huffing the red headed woman looked the other way as her husband stood and formally apologized for his youngest sons behavior. "Hermione, just know that I support whatever it is you may choose to do but please don't take your anger out on any of our other children. " and with that the two Weasleys left the professors and the young woman alone in the hospital office.

Studying the young witch Snape broke the silence by clearing his throat and suggesting that hermione return to her bed until poppy clears her of her injuries. Nodding at the suggestion Dumbledore led hermione to her bed for the night. "Sweet dreams dear, remember if you have any troubles you can always come to me or your mother dear." He whispered before kissing her forehead.

Staring shocked at the mention of her mother being at the school snape gave the headmaster a questioning gaze. Shaking his head he motioned to the woman lying in the bed silently saying it was her story to tell.

Snape titled his head in understanding and also bid the young witch goodnight as they made their ways out of the hospital wing. Once outside the headmaster laid a hand on Snape's arm. " my dear boy, you must not disclose anything that has been discussed in that office with anyone. Not even Lucius. Hermione must be the one to either tell her story or give permission to tell it." Glaring at the old man snape tugged his arm away.

"I am knowledgeable about the rules of this matter headmaster. You do not need to treat me as if I do it understand things of this matter. In case you have failed to notice I helped with putting that rule in place." With that Snape turned on the spot and walked to the dungeons with his robes blowing around him.

Watching the younger professor go, Dumbledore chuckled. "That man and his flare for dramatics. One would wonder who was more dramatic. Him or Lucius."

Finally updating this story! I'm so sorry I haven't written anything I've been trying to figure out how I should write this new chapter but I'm hoping I'm out of my funk. I plan on updating again by Saturday so fingers cross I have time to update by then. 💜💜