Presumed dead after the Final Battle, Severus Snape was given an Order of Merlin First Class, and the memory of Severus Tobias Snape was promptly forgotten. Remembered as dead, the anger most of the public felt towards "The murderer of Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore" faded without the reminder passing them on the streets day by day. He was let go, allowed to rest, at least partially, for there are those who reacted rather… harshly when the Potions Master was mentioned.

One man refused to believe that Snape had actually passed on. He had decided that a famous Potions Master such as Snape would accept a death by poison, considering if anyone would keep an antidote to an extremely venomous snake on him, it would be the paranoid former Professor. After odd looks of pity and confusion, the man kept quiet about his beliefs and sent out a single letter addressed to Severus Snape, knowing that if the Potions Master was indeed out there, and not dead, the owl would successfully deliver the letter. The man was not disappointed.

The following correspondences were found in a trunk, neatly folded and in correct reading order. They have been pulled out, read, discussed, and now typed up.

This is to prove to the general public, once and for all, that Severus Tobias Snape is innocent.

This is to tell the world the untold story of Harry James Potter and Severus Tobias Snape.

Sincerely,

Nymph Potter-Snape

July 31, 1998

S. S.

What is the difference between Monkshood and Wolfsbane?

H. P.

August 15, 1998

H. P.

Monkshood and Wolfsbane are both the same plant that also goes by the name of Aconite. Have you learned nothing since your first year of Hogwarts, brat?

-And do not respond, I have left myself for dead as a reason, and would not like my cover removed.

S. S.

August 19, 1998

S. S.

Of course I've retained information from your class. I assumed you would want to know that you have been cleared of all charges, and are now the owner of an Order of Merlin, First Class. You should be happy.

H. P.

September 3, 1998

H. P.

The public would not accept my return; I am much better off assumed dead. I expect you to keep silent for once, and leave me to my infinitely small amount of peace.

S. S.

September 6, 1998

S. S.

I can't do that. You need to come back to Hogwarts. We don't have a headmaster and you were the greatest headmaster next to Dumbledore.

H. P.

September 20, 1998

H. P.

I killed Dumbledore, brat. And if you've forgotten that, you will be the first to do so.

-Just leave. Me. Be.

S. S

September 24, 1998

S. S.

I didn't forget. No one has. But are you really willing to let Hogwarts fall to less then perfect?

H. P.

October 12, 1998

H. P.

What concern of it is mine, if the incompetent brats fail to gain my expertise? I was hated, and I hated them in return. There is no reason for my miraculous reappearance.

S. S

October 15, 1998

S. S.

You may have been hated but you were the only potions teacher we could learn from. Coming back as the headmaster you can change that. Change your reputation.

H. P.

October 31, 1998

H. P.

Why would I struggle to change the impossible, you imbecile? There is no point. I don't understand why I am even trying to explain this to a mere child.

S. S.

November 3, 1998

S. S.

I'm not a child and you know that. You're just scared to come back and try because you might actually succeed.

H. P.

November 17, 1998

H. P.

I am not afraid, you twit. I have seen more than even a hero such as you has. My past would send you running to your friends for protection.

S. S.

November 21, 1998

S. S.

If you won't do it for Hogwarts, me, or even Dumbledore, do it for my mom. She'd want me to learn from you.

H. P.

December 24, 1998

H. P.

If you ever decide to try playing a guilt trip over me again, you imbecilic twit, I highly recommend you reconsider.

-Expect me in four days.

S. S.