"Severus Snape, please proceed to trial area now…" Two officers grabbed Severus and led him to the court, where the jury, testifier and audience waited.
He found himself shoved into a chair, and suddenly, boulders of spikes shot up and surrounded it.
Rufus Scrimgeour, who was heading the trial, ordered the crowd to keep quiet. Then, he proceeded to start the trial.
"Today, the trial of Severus Snape will be held. Now, Severus Snape has been accused of murdering Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, serving He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named and even being in his inner circle itself! Do you not deny that, Mr. Snape?"
"I was…"
"Now, Mr. Snape has committed many hideous crimes and thus…"
"He did not!" A young witch stood up from the crowd. "Albus Dumbledore told him to murder him when the time came!"
"And who are you?" Rufus asked.
"Mrs. Hermione Jane Snape, wife of the accused," she declared angrily.
A hush swept over the grounds. Who would have thought that Hermione Granger, Order-of-Merlin 1st Class, was his wife?
A young bespectacled man stood up. "You can't be serious, Hermione!"
She turned on him. "I married Severus when I was in seventh year. He taught me Occlumency and Legimency, don't you remember? I found out about him and fell in love with him, Harry! And don't ask me why I didn't tell you, Harry," as Harry opened his mouth but closed it again, "how was I supposed to tell you and Ron? 'Oh Harry, I'm so sorry I have to tell you this, but I married Professor Snape because he's a good guy?'"
Harry, at loss for what to say, sat down.
Rufus continued, "As such, I have discussed with my jury and have come to the conclusion that Severus Snape will face the punishment of being killed along with all relations.
A frenzied cry came from Hermione. "But he didn't do anything wrong!"
Rufus ignored her. "Miss Dolores Jane Umbridge will be the executor. The execution will take place next week on Tuesday. The people killed will be Severus Snape and Hermione Jane Snape, since all other relations have passed away. Court dismissed."
On Tuesday, Severus and Hermione were led to the beheading grounds.
The jury had opted for a closed execution, which meant that no one else were allowed to witness the execution, as there would be a lot of eye-raising once people knew that an Order-of-Merlin 1st was being executed. That was how corrupted the Ministry was, even after Lord Voldermort was murdered.
Before they were separated, they were allowed some time together under the supervision of an official. Snape kissed her.
"I'm sorry," he muttered, "For them killing you, because of me."
"Don't be silly," Hermione caressed his cheek, "If you die, I die too." Then, it was time.
They were tied to separate chairs and Umbridge stood up.
"I have authorized use of the Avada Kedavra curse," she announced.
"But that's not fair!" Hermione screeched, "It's illegal, you are killing someone who used the very same curse! It's –"
"Avada Kedavra!" Umbridge hissed, pointing her wand at Snape. Hermione wailed louder as Snape's body went limp.
"Avada Kedavra!" Umbridge shouted, pointing at Hermione. Hermione went still. Silence.
Disclaimer: All these characters do not belong to me, they belong to J.K. Rowling. I am just borrowing them.
Author's Note: Well, my very first piece! Could readers please leave constructive critism? Thanks.
