A Hogwart's Tale: Diary of a Snape.
Part One
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A/N: SS/HG. This is a two-shot spin-off of A Hogwart's Tale: Diaries.
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July 1997
I have returned to Hogwart's as Headmaster per My Lord's instructions.
I have been unable to gather any information on my child. Neither Madame Pomfrey nor Professor McGonagall will speak with me. It is not wise for me to approach them.
My only hope is that my wife and child are healthy and safe.
Albus instructs me now through his portrait. It seems that our Unbreakable Vow is no longer in effect, yet our friendship continues.
Tomorrow, per Albus' instructions I will find out the true time of departure for Mr. Potter as well as plant the seeds for the Order to use Polyjuice Potion and decoys.
I have been tailing Mundungus. I hope he will prove useful.
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July 1997
I met with Mundungus. He was partaking of drink in a seedy muggle tavern.
He was infuriatingly drunk. It was a simple task to get the information I needed from him.
They are moving Mr. Potter on July 27th. Though I do not like it, I understand Albus' directive, and will be truthful with My Lord about Mr. Potter's departure time.
After sobering Mundungus up a bit, I was able to plant the idea of using Polyjuice Potion. The use of the Confundus Charm shall have him remember that but forget my presence.
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July 1997
I arrived at My Lord's new residence, the Malfoy Manor, late. Upon arriving, the inner core of the Death Eaters was already seated. My Lord and Thicknesse sat on either end of the table.
To my dismay, Professor Burbage was levitated and revolving above the table. Unable to compromise my situation, I took my place at the table and passed the information to My Lord that Mr. Potter would be moved Saturday next, at nightfall. I withheld any details.
Though Yaxley disagreed, My Lord believed me.
At that point, My Lord addressed Professor Burbage. She begged me for help as he cast Avada Kedavra with Lucius Malfoy's wand.
She called me her friend...
Nagini ensured her disappearance.
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July 28, 1997
Blast it all!
The Polyjuice Potion worked. There was enough confusion for Mr. Potter to get safely away. Yet there were still injuries and deaths.
I, myself, cut one of the decoy's ears off. Fortunately, it kept Lupin from being killed. Maybe I should have let him die.
Alastor Moody was killed by My Lord when a decoy Disapparated. Stupid git!
Some Death Eaters were either injured or killed.
I hope no harm came to Hermione. Knowing her, she was there as a decoy. Stubborn woman.
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August 2, 1997
Yesterday, My Lord killed Scrimgeour and took over the Ministry. Immediately after he made his name, Voldemort, Taboo. The jinx allows Death Eaters and Snatchers to track down those brave enough to speak it.
Death Eaters were sent to all known locations of Order members. I was sent to the Weasley's Burrow. The stupid gits were having a party!
I did not see the Potter boy or my wife. They escaped safely.
Yet, one was foolish enough to mention My Lord's name. The idiots, Dolohov and Rowle, were sent to fetch them. They did not succeed.
My Lord punished Rowle through Draco. It sickens me to see the young Malfoy used as such.
I hope my wife stays safe.
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August 3, 1997
It pleases me to know that my wife is safe at Grimmauld Place.
The portrait of Professor Phineas Nigellus is proving helpful in keeping tabs on my wife, Potter and Weasley.
I hope she stays there.
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August 5, 1997
That stupid git!
Not only did Mundungus Fletcher cause Alastor Moody's death, but he is now hindering my wife and Potter. The stupid git stole from Grimmauld Place!
Weasley better stay away from my wife!
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August 6, 1997
Insufferable woman! She is helping Potter and Weasley devise a plan to infiltrate the Ministry of Magic.
Confound it!
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August 23, 1997
Blast it!
Today's issue of the Daily Prophet has her name on the list of Muggle-borns wanted for questioning.
She better safe at Grimmauld Place.
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September 1, 1997
The Daily Prophet's headline today read, "Severus Snape confirmed as Hogwart's Headmaster."
My Lord has increased the number of Death Eaters outside of Grimmauld Place. It seems that there have been brief sightings of 'something.' That compounded with the Taboo jinx being activated in that area, lead him to believe Potter is there.
Stupid children! They are still planning to infiltrate the Ministry of Magic.
The portrait of Professor Phineas Nigellus is becoming difficult in telling me of my wife's actions.
I hope my wife stays safe.
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September 2, 1997
They did it!
They infiltrated the Ministry of Magic and escaped alive. My Lord is extremely cross. His anger can be felt through my Dark Mark.
My wife still has the portrait, but it is in her handbag. I do not know where she is
My Lord has assigned the Carrow siblings to Hogwart's.
I must keep their blood thirsty tendencies from the children, yet maintain my position.
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September 19, 1997
Today was my wife's birthday.
I hope she is safe.
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October 1997
Stupid child!
The youngest Weasley decided to try and steal the Sword of Gryffindor from my office. Longbottom and Lovegood were foolish enough to help her.
Now I must punish them before Alecto and Amycus take it upon themselves, since all punishments are to go through the Carrows.
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October 1997
Albus devised a wise scheme. The menacing trio has been punished.
They will be spending their evening, for the foreseeable future, in the Forbidden Forest with Hagrid.
That oaf had better help them wizen them up!
My Lord has ordered the Sword to be moved to Gringott's. Per Albus, I shall send a fake and keep the real until he advises otherwise.
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October 1997
All the passageways, in and out, of Hogwarts are now either sealed or guarded by Death Eaters. Regular patrols of the grounds and halls are in effect.
Amycus has taken over DADA. It is now simply Dark Arts.
He is teaching the Cruciatus Curse. I must find a way to curtail him.
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October 1997
Phineas Nigellus has informed me that my wife and her friends have realized the value of having him along.
They have spoken with him about Hogwart's.
I pray that she remains wise in what she asks.
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November 1997
Phineas Nigellus has informed me that Weasley has left my wife and Potter.
Albus is concerned, but has assured me it will work itself out.
The students have begun acting out. The Carrows want to punish them. I shall have to be strict with them.
All entrances and exits have been cursed. Death Eater patrols have increased.
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November 1997
My wife has begun taking Phineas Nigellus' portrait out nightly, though she still blindfolds him.
He has been unable to ascertain what Potter has planned.
Albus is insistent that we learn their whereabouts.
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November 1997
The Weasley girl is trying to unite the students.
She has been banned from Hogsmeade. I have re-instated Umbridge's rule: "The students shall not gather in groups of three or more. All student groups must be approved by the Headmaster."
The stupid children need to be more careful. The Carrows will not hesitate to torture then kill them.
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December 21, 1997
Per My Lord's request, the Lovegood girl has been removed from the Hogwart's Express and taken to the Malfoy Manor.
My Lord plans to use her against her father. Her idiotic father dared to use his paper to publicly speak out against My Lord.
I pray that my wife does not fall into his trap.
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December 24, 1997
Blast it al! Tomorrow is Christmas.
If only I could silence the incessant singing!
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December 25, 1997
Stupid! Stupid!
Potter and my wife went to Godric's Hollow! Of all the OBVIOUS places for them to go! My Lord almost captured them!
Blasted stubborn woman!
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December 27, 1997
Confounded portraits! Phineas Nigellus has located Mr. Potter and Hermione in the Forest of Dean.
The stubborn git will not tell me how Hermione is doing!
Whilst we have Potter's location, Albus wished me to give him the Sword of Godric Gryffindor… without being seen. Needless to say, I accomplished this task.
Potter now has the Sword. Yet, I was unable to see my wife. I observed Weasley return and destroy the locket, but I could not see my wife.
Damn it all!
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December 29, 1997
I have been informed that Travers and Selwyn let Mr. Potter and my wife escape from that fool Lovegood's home.
My Lord has punished them and set Xenophilious to Azkaban. I know not of his daughter.
My wife's luck is sure to run out, I only hope that I may find a way to save her first.
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January 9, 1998
In all my years, I have never been as lonely as this on my birthday.
I no longer know where my wife is.
My son's whereabouts still elude me.
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January 1998
Pernicious child!
Mr. Longbottom had the gall to ask Amycus how much Muggle blood she has!
She cast the Cruciatus Curse upon him. Fortunately, another Professor interceded.
I reminded her that we need as many Purebloods as possible.
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February 13, 1998
Through the Carrows, I have cancelled Valentine's Day.
No hearts, Cupids, kisses or cards permitted tomorrow.
Hermione…
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March 21, 1998
The children have left Hogwart's for Easter break. I allowed none to stay. The Carrows have turned to torture in place of detention.
My Lord arrived at dusk. I met him at the lake, but was quickly dismissed.
I know not what he did out there. But I do know that he was exceeding proud of himself as he left for Malfoy Manor.
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March 23, 1998
My Lord informed me that the Malfoys allowed Harry and his friends to escape yesterday. The Malfoys and Bellatrix have been punished.
Whilst the Malfoys had them, the crazy wench tortured my wife. Bellatrix will rue the day she laid hands upon her!
Also, Peter Pettigrew died. No loss there.
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March 1998
With Ms Lovegood and Ms Weasley gone, the Carrows are focusing on Mr. Longbottom. I must deter him from continuing the meddling girls' work.
Mr. Corner was caught releasing a new first year. Stupid child was foolish enough to get caught by the Carrows. They tortured him publicly.
It is becoming exceedingly difficult to control the Carrows. They are determined to punish the children by torture.
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April 16, 1998
The Carrows have left Hogwart's. I fear what they plan.
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April 17, 1998
Blast it! The Carrows have returned.
They lost Dawlish to Mr. Longbottom's grandmother. She escaped their capture.
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April 30, 1998
My Lord just contacted me. I am to increase the security in Hogsmeade as well as here at Hogwarts.
More Death Eaters and Dementors have been sent to secure Hogsmeade.
Dementors patrol the boundary walls, and patrols have been doubled.
I have ordered an early curfew and lockdown. This is to be enforced with a Caterwauling Charm. I hope to spare the children from My Lord's rage, not to mention the Carrows.
I wish I could do the same for my wife.
Rumors are circulating among the Death Eaters that Gringotts had been infiltrated.
The Dark Mark…
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