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A/N: This takes place after the OotP.
Prologue
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Dungeons – Snape's Private Quarters
July 30th 11P.M
Severus sat at his desk scribing busily on a long piece of parchment when a rapping on the dungeon window caught his attention. He rose swiftly crossing the room and opened the window. The expected owl turned out to be a crow. Which can mean only one thing, Severus thought. In the wizarding world crows where used only to deliver death notices to immediate family and heirs. Taking the letter he shooed the crow out of the room.
Dear Professor Severus Salazar Vladimir Snape,
We regret to inform you of the death of Sinatra Azura Vladimir Snape today at 9:25 PM from injuries obtained in a potions accident. All arrangements have been made for the funeral which will be on July 31st at 11 AM at the Slytherine Family Cemetery. No wake will be held. The reading will follow immediately after. Your attendance is mandatory.
Condolences,
Janis Marvin
Department of Records
Ministry of Magic
P.S. The crow will transport you at exactly 10:59a.m.to the Slytherine Family Cemetery