Prologue

"I like that old time Rock n' Roll. That kind-a music just soothes my soul. Sometimes I reminisce about the good old days, with that old time Rock n' Roll." Hermione was singing as she walked down the hall to the kitchen of Grimauld place.

She had curled her hair all around, and pulled her bangs and top front section of her hair back and curled the end. She was wearing three inch black heels, a tight pair of pants with a dark brown leather belt, and a black, ruffled top that hugged her form with sleeves that ended an inch above her elbows. Her silver little bag was hanging from her wrist as she half danced down the hall.

Everyone in the kitchen perked up hearing the singing.

"Who is that?" Ron asked.

"I think you may be surprised, Ronald." Severus Snape muttered from his corner. Ron spared him a glace before turning his attention to the opening door.

Hermione walked into the kitchen, still singing and dancing.

"That kind-a music just soothes my soul," She sang, lightly tossing her purse onto the kitchen table.

"Sometimes I reminisce about the good old days," Remus stood up and starting singing with her. Hermione smiled, still singing as they stood a few feet from each other, dancing.

"With that old time Rock n' Roll. I like that old time Rock n' Roll. That kind-a music just soothes my soul."

Hermione and Remus finished singing and were laughing.

"How did you hear that song?" Remus asked Hermione.

"Are you kidding me? I grew up with that music." Hermione said. She walked over and grabed a glass from a cupboard and filled it with water. As she took a sip, she viewed the room. Harry and Ginny were sitting at the table, holding hands and murmuring to each other while Bill was petting Fleur's hair as she slept in his lap, her slightly bulging stomach showing against her normal clothes. Molly and Arthur were sitting across from each other, both working on different things, but occasionally giving each other loving glances. Remus was returning to the seat next to Tonks where she worked on papers for work and strained her eyes unnecessarily. Ron was sitting at the table, eyeing her warily. Severus, who sat in the corner, his legs flat against the ground, was beginning to nod off, his chin on his chest.

Upon seeing this, Hermione stopped herself from taking a sip, walked over to him, and squatted. She gently touched his shoulder.

"Professor. Come on. You need your sleep." She said gently. He jerked to full awareness. He looked at her and the full glass of water she offered.

"Thank you, Miss Granger." He said, somewhat slurred. He took the glass and almost drained it with one go. She took it, drained it into and set it in the sink, and then grabbed her purse, and walked back to Severus who was currently attempting to get to his feet. She grabbed his elbow and stabilized him until he was fully on his feet and promptly let him go – he hated unnecessary coddling. She then motioned towards the fireplace. He nodded and began walking that way, stumbling slightly. Hermione followed.

"Good night everyone. Sleep well." She said with a wave.

"And you." Came the general reply as she stepped into the swirling emerald flames.

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Ok. So you're probably wondering why I'm being so kind to the old dungeons bat. Well, let's just say a lot has happened to change my point of view about him.

And by change, I mean turned it three hundred and sixty degrees.

Yea, I like him. I mean, he is my teacher after all.

No, he's not one of my teachers. He is my teacher.

See, I graduated last year, yes, a full year before anyone else in my year.

So now, Harry and Ron are in their seventh year while I am a Potions Master in the making.

I'm Severus Snape's Apprentice.

Hermione Granger, Junior Potions Master, and Severus Snape's Apprentice.

Amazing, isn't it? I went from being a snobby, book-worm, insufferable know-it-all, Mudblood to being that. Wow.

It happened really fast too.

Well, I guess I'll start from the beginning. But I will pop in every now and then to explain some things, alright? Ok. Let's start at the offer…

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