Prologue

Severus Snape sat in a chair closest to the fireplace and reads The Daily Prophet, trying to forget the horrendous things he saw that night. A single tear slid down his cheek, not bothering to wipe it off Severus stood up and walked to his bedroom. He saw his wand just laying there on his bed and picked it up, throwing it across the room. He became more destructive and grabbed a wooden chair, Severus slammed it against his door. Tears were now streaming and he was practically balling. He collapsed to the floor with his head on his hands and sobbed.

Severus woke up with a start. When had he fallen asleep? A knock on the door brought him back to reality. Severus moved the broken wooden fragments and opened his bedroom door, making his way to the front door. He opened it but nobody was there, he scoffed and started to shut the door when a cry made him stop. Down at his feet was a basket and a baby was inside it, along with a note.

Severus stood for a long time staring at the basket and the contents inside of it. He finally picked it up and brought it inside. The letter ripped open easily, in neat handwriting it read:

Severus,

I hope this letter and gift reaches you safely. Lily did not just have one child, she shared one with you. I do indeed think you will treat your child lovingly, as you would have with Lily. Her name is Hermione Avery Snape.

Love, Dumbledore.

Severus dropped the parchment and pulled back the blanket covering the baby's head. She whimpered in her sleep, a smile formed across Severus's face. A smile. A real Smile.


A/N: Okay, so how was it? Too short? Not enough details? Tell me in the reviews section! I hope I can get to making another chapter tomorrow after school (or during school, depending on how boring math is!)