A Hogwart's Tale: Interview with a Snape

Prologue - Introductions

Disclaimer: I do not own JK Rowling's Harry Potter.

***SPOILER ALERT*** This is the sequel to A Hogwart's Tale: Romeo & Juliet.

A/N: SS/HG. I have no intention of this becoming a tragedy, but I will go where the story takes me, as well as the readers. I may use scenes from the last two movies versus the books in order to move the story along the way I want.

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May 11, 1998

Hermione sat in the hard metal folding chair, in the windowless room. The only other occupants of the room were a long wooden table in front of her and another folding chair across from her.

Nervously, Hermione fingered the straps on her bag. Though she knew she was not in trouble, the atmosphere of the room made her anxious. She felt as if she was waiting to be interrogated by the Ministry of Magic.

Well, maybe she was. Even though Harry, Ron, and herself were now considered to be heroes of the Wizarding World, the Ministry of Magic had questions they wanted answered.

And most of those answers could only be gained from Hermione, the wife of Professor Severus Snape, known Death Eater and murderer of Professor Albus Dumbledore.

So, taking a deep breath, Hermione waited to tell her story, well, hers and her husbands.

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Hermione wasn't waiting long before a trio of wizards entered. After much confusion regarding the seating situation, all three left. Each then returned with two folding chairs. Quietly, they arranged the seven chairs to face Hermione. Once satisfied, they again disappeared.

Moments later, seven wizards filed in. Five of them Hermione recognized: Kingsley Shacklebolt, the temporary Minister of Magic; Wilki Twycross, the Apparitions tester; Mafalda Hopkirk, the temporary Head of the Improper Use of Magic Office; Pius Thickness, the former Minister of Magic; and Professor Grubbly-Plank, the substitute Care of Magical Creatures teacher.

Swallowing the lump in her throat, Hermione began to realize the importance of what she had to say, both for the Ministry as well as her family.

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The former Auror began to speak once they were seated. "Miss Granger… "

"Mrs. Snape. I filed the papers last week."

Clearing his throat, he began again. "Mrs. Snape. Thank your for your cooperation in meeting us here. As you already know me, let me introduce you to the rest. Starting with my far right, we have Professor Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank…"

"Thank you, Minister. Mrs. Snape, I am here as the Head of the Department of Magical Education. I will verify the teaching practices that occurred at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizarding during the Second Wizarding War."

"Next is Professor Wilki Twycross…"

Twycross nodded to Shacklebolt before stating, "As the Head of the Apparition Test Centre, I am here to approve or disapprove your use of Apparating, as you do not have a License to Apparate."

"To my immediate right is Pius Thickness…"

"Thank you, Minister. Mrs. Snape, I am here as the temporary Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. Along with the Heads of the Auror Office and the Improper Use of Magic Office, I will be making the recommendation whether to pursue charges against you and or your husband to the Wizengamot."

Hermione paled visibly.

Shacklebolt smiled reassuringly at her, but continued. "Following Mr. Thickness' statement we have, to my immediate left, Gawain Robards, the Head of the Aurors Office…"

Robards nodded at Hermione.

"Next to him is Mafalda Hopkirk…"

"Yes. And Mrs. Snape, as the head of the Improper Use of Magic Office, I will be looking at ALL of your actions, very closely." The normally good-natured woman looked rather stern as she eyed Hermione.

"And finally, we have the recorder sent by the Wizengamot Administration Services. She will be recording the interview. As the introductions have been made, we shall begin.

"Mrs. Hermione Jean Snape née Granger; born September 19, 1979 to Wendell and Monica Granger of London; you have agreed, of your own free will, to be interviewed by the Ministry of Magic in reference to the events which occurred during the Second Wizarding War. Is this correct?"

Hermione sat straighter in her seat. Inhaling deeply, she calmly replied. "Yes, Minister Shacklebolt."

"According to records filed by you on May 4, 1998 you married Severus Snape; born January 9, 1960 to Tobias and Eileen Snape on October 14, 1996 by Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore. Is this correct?"

Smiling sadly, Hermione quietly whispered. "Yes, Minister Shacklebolt."

"According to records filed by you on May 4, 1998 you gave birth to one Jasper Albus Snape on July 1, 1997. Is this correct?"

"Yes, Minister Shacklebolt."

"Thank you, Mrs. Snape. We will continue. We have records up to Professor Dumbledore's demise on June 30, 1997. Would you please begin your story then?

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Tears threatening, Hermione bowed her head. Looking at her hands, clasped around the straps of her bag, she breathed deeply to compose herself. Reaching into her bag, she pulled out two items.

Looking Shacklebolt in the eyes, she placed them on the table. "Before I begin my story, you need to know about these."

Placing her left hand on a worn, leather-bound book Hermione continued, "This is a diary kept by my husband, Severus Snape. I will be reading passages from it at times."

Shacklebolt conferred with the others. "You may."

"And this," Hermione placed her right hand on a roll of parchment paper, "is a written transcript by Harry Potter of the memories Severus gave him. It has been signed and confirmed by Professor Minerva McGonagall."

At this Thicknesse interrupted. "The Department of Magical Law Enforcement has the original."

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Hermione took a moment to gather her thoughts before beginning…

Answers to questions/comments:

(1) Please read A Hogwart's Tale: Romeo & Juliet if you have not already, it will answer many questions. If you are reading both at the same time please comment or PM me any questions.

(2)A Hogwart's Tale: Honeymoon is in progress. The first of two chapters has been posted.

(3) This story will address what happens to Hermione, Severus, their son, and their marriage. Depending on comments/PMs, a 3rd and final story arc will be 10-12 yrs in the future. Comments/PMs will help me decide if Severus lives…

(4) Due to recent events, as well as wanting to stay true to the story, updates will be at the 1st of the month unless time permits more.