To Hold- The Real You 2
The Dumbledore wedding was and a year later is still the talk of the Wizarding world. True to her word Alexandra left right after a year she found the pain had lessen enough for her to return home. Of course when she did she found a pile of letters waiting for her, sitting down next to the fire she poured herself a drink an went threw the letters. Most read the same 'How are you, were are you, write soon an hope you're well.' She dropped her glass how ever when she came across a letter with Severus Snape written on it. She had only given her address to her father ,, Harry and Draco. She could guess on which gave it to him. Ignoring the urge to toss it into the flames she opened it.
My Dearest Alexandra,
I hope this letter finds you well, I'm sure if it has found you at all that you are displeased about it. But i have hope that time might have aloud you to forgive me my past actions against you. I miss you dearly my little angel. It is also my hope that if you have indeed open this letter an not fed it to the flames that it might be a sign that you are now willing to listen to me about what really happen that night you returned to me. I have been trying to tell you what happened between me an Hermione Granger...
Alexandra stopped an folded the letter up though it has only been a year she had grown in that year an put all that behind her. Did she really want to revisit it? Looking down at the letter she decided she did not want to dig up the past it was best to let it lye. Placing the letter aside she pulled out a blank paper an grabbed a quill she began to write him back. When she finished it she sent it off with her owl another owl flew in her window an dropped a letter on her lap in big red letters it read:
MINISTRY OF MAGIC.
Fearing it was about her father she tore the letter open.
Ms. Alexandra Dumbledore,
As of late Hogwarts has lost many of there Professors due to retirement. And just recently it has lost Headmaster Dumbledore an Deputy Headmistress Minerva. Although we have found most of the replacements the Headmaster/ Mistress post is still empty. We would be very grateful to have another Dumbledore fill it. We know you have very little or no skill in running a school but we are sure your father could help you . Please think long and hard about your answer for if you decline we will be giving the role to Hermione Granger. Please inform us of your answer as soon as you can.
Minster of Magic,
Cornelius Fudge
Alexandra put the letter down, everyone knew about Snape an Granger and herself. No doubt Fudge was hoping to use that to make sure a Dumbledore was still in that school. How childish as if she would take a job just because she hates someone else who was up for it. Grabbing a quill an paper she penned her replie.
"How can they wait for the last moment to replace the Headmaster?" Severus growled as they sat for there morning meeting.
"Maybe they assumed we'd pick one of use." Nathaniel the Transfiguration professor said.
"No. Hermione smiled. "They would have know Severus would put himself in charge an many of the Ministry people would not approve of that."
"How many times do i have to tell you women not to use my first name!" Severus growled.
"Why not, aren't you past the last name stage?" Ron asked with a smirk.
"Ronald!" Hermione yelled as the mail owls flew into the room drooping off the post.
"It's from Alexandra! She wrote back!" Ron said tearing into the letter.
Everyone opened there mail,Severus sat in shock. He had never dreamed that she would read his letter or even write him back. Slowly he opened it.
Professor Snape,
It was my understanding from the last time we spoke that you did not care for me or what i did. As for your letter i was not displease per say as i was shocked sense i my self did not leave my address for you ,one dose wonder how it is you got it. How ever back to your letter no it did not meet my fireplace i read most of it, yes i said most i didn't read it all. You see Severus in a year i have let my hate an anger go i have turned my back on that which hurt me. Yet if you feel you need my forgiveness it is yours to have i give it freely an hope it makes a difference in your life. I Alexandra Elizabeth Stone Dumbledore forgive one Severus Snape for any and all wrongs committed against me. An in closing may this truly be the last time we have contact.
Alexandra Dumbledore.
Severus eyes fell to his lap were his letter had fallen, she had sent it back .She still hated him an he knew she would until she learn the truth, until then there was nothing he could do about it.
"What are we going to do the students arrive in five minutes an we don't have a Headmaster?" Ginger the History of Muggle studies Professor asked.
"We will do what we are suppose to do. Granger will great the first years, Draco will meet the rest an bring them into the Great hall. The first years will be sorted an I'll give them the rules." Severus told them.
Before anyone could say anything the fireplace came to life an every head turned as smoke burst out of it. When it cleared there was a hooded women standing in front of it.
"I guess it's new Headmistress." Ron smirked.
"An she knows how to make an entrance." Draco laughed.
Alexandra removed her hood an before anyone could anything Nathaniel had her in his arms an caught in a hot an heavy kiss. Everyone including Alexandra was shocked.
"Nathaniel Nights." She sighed when he broke the kiss.
"You remember me." He smiled still holding her.
"Your kissing has improved." She smiled back forgetting why she was there.
"Practice my dear makes perfect." He replied. "You grew your hair out, nice."
"Ahem, am i right in guess you are the Headmistress, if so we have students waiting." Severus hissed.
"Ah yes i heard your plan Snape an it sounds good, only I'll be giving the welcome speech an introducing are new professor." She smiled removing Nathaniel arms from her. "Nathaniel it would be best if you do not do that again in a meeting."
"But outside a meeting would be fine?" He asked
"Such a joker." She grinned. "Alright lets get going. " She said opening the door.
When every one was shorted an seated Alexandra stud up.
"Welcome back students an to the newer faces welcome I am your new Headmistress Alexandra Dumbledore.I would like to state first off, that although you all have been shorted into houses when in this room you are free to sit where you , no student is allowed into the forbidden forest or the third corridor of this school unless you wish an untimely and most painful death. If you look behind me you will notice four hour glass with your house color sand in them, everything you do here can get you or lose you points. Gain points the sand goes up loss them an the sand goes the end of the year the House cup will be rewarded to the house who gets the most points, the school is then decorated in there house i would like to introduce you to your professors." She said looking to her right she nodded an sat down.
"Thank you Headmistress. My name is Professor Nights, i will be teaching Transfiguration." He smiled standing up an waving before sitting down an the next teacher rose to there feet.
"Professor Storm i will be teaching History of Muggles."
"Professor of charms i am, Professor Katmen."
"Professor Wilson i teach Agent Ruins."
"Madame Jade, Herbology."
"I'm your new Nurse, Madame Lovestone."
"Draco Malfoy, Potions Professor."
"Professor Snape Defense."
"Granger Professor of Hogwarts a History."
"Ron Weasley Flying instructor."
"Welcome all, now let the feast begin." Alexandra smiled as the tables filled with food.
"Did i mention Alex how much you've grown to look like your mother?" Nathaniel asked.
"No, but thank you." She smiled sipping her drink.
"So the other Professors do you know them?" he asked.
"Some, Snape was my teacher an i went to school with Ron,Draco an Granger was a friend of mine."
"Was? What happened?"
"I would weather not say. How did you come to Hogwarts last we meant you were giving diving lessons.
"Your father asked me to come."
"My father really?"
"Yes, and when i heard you might be taking his place i couldn't say no. You are still single aren't you?"
"Yes an i plan on staying that way. I am not here to hook up an if i am the only reason you came here i suggest you step down." She told him putting her cup down.
"No, no i am here to teach as well." he smiled.
"Good, if you'll excuse me i have things i need to see to." She told him standing up an heading out only to stop behind Severus chair. "When you are done Professor Snape i would like to have a word with you in my office please." With that she headed out of the Great hall.
Severus of course finished his meal an headed to her office at once.
"Sherbet Lemon." He smiled father like daughter. Heading up he knocked on her door.
"Come in."
Going in he looked around an didn't find her. "Alexandra?"
"Take a seat Snape, I'll be down in a minute. " She called from up stairs.
He sat down an in two minutes she came down in a light white dress.
"You wish to speak to me?" Severus asked as she sat down.
"Yes about that letter,i had written it before i had gotten the letter asking me here. I am hoping we can both put the past behind us an have a good working relationship."
"Working relationship?" Severus asked.
"Yes a working ship if you will. You'll treat me with the respect that my title gives me an I'll treat you as a highly respected professor. And neither of us will bring up the past, i think its for the best really." She replied with a smile.
"An if i say no?" Severus asked.
"I was hoping we could behave like adults , but if i find that we can not work well together then i will have to replace you. I do not wish to do that. I do wish how ever that if you do wish to stay that you deliver the same massage to Granger. That will be all Snape, you may leave now." She said no longer smiling.
"We're not lovers, Granger an I." He said standing up.
"The not talking about the past thing starts now Snape." She replied looking over some papers.
Knowing he was not going to get anywhere with her right now he left an gave Granger her massage.