Know it all and the Slytherin

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Chapter 2

The train ride to Hogwarts was both exciting and nerve wracking. She was in a compartment by herself with Hogwarts: A History pressed firmly between her sweaty hands.

She'd been on the same page for twenty minutes as she thought about her return to Hogwarts and the coming school year.

Most of her former teachers would be there. Those who'd survived the war and hadn't retired. Binns, Vector, Sinistra, Flitwick, Hagrid.

She silently mourned the loss of her Potions Professor who had bravely and heroically given his life to ensure Harry's win all the months ago.

She thought on her new position at Hogwarts. Assistant Healer. Hermione had never heard of Hogwarts taking an assistant before. She figured that Madam Pomfrey was wishing to retire since the war was now over. She also surmised that the elder mediwitch probably wanted to show Hermione her way before retiring.

Hermione looked out the window to her left and saw the dark silhouette of the approaching castle. She instantly felt butterflies fluttering around in her stomach as the Hogwarts Express began to slow. She gathered her small suitcase and headed out of the car.

Headmistress McGonagall sent her a letter telling her to meet her in the office the moment she arrived.

Hermione walked among the rest of the crowd of student towards the distant castle. She had made the walk loads of times. This time was especially special for her.

Finally reaching the castle she walked briskly towards the all too familiar gargoyle. She remembered walking this hallway with Harry and Ron in tow after their latest rondavue.

"Tartan," Hermione said quietly and watched as the gargoyle swirled to reveal the winding staircase. She knocked softly on the door.

"Come in," said a familiar voice.

Hermione entered smiling at the familiar sight. Hermione noticed the only change about the room was the removal of the several candy jars. Instinctively she looked up to find the portrait of the former Headmaster Albus Dumbledore.

"I'm glad you've finally arrived," Minerva smiled.

Hermione smiled back and then turned serious.

"Professor, if I may be so bold," she stopped. The Headmistress nodded for her to continue. "There has never been an assistant Healer here at Hogwarts. My initial theory is that Madam Pomfrey wishes to retire. Am I correct?"

Minerva looked at Hermione fondly.

"Well, Miss Granger, I must say you are more perceptive than I had thought. Whilst you first theory is bound to happen very soon it has not occurred quiet yet. I've asked you here, Miss Granger, on an assignment of sorts. I must stress, however, given your relationship with Misters Potter and Weasley the Ministry of Magic must not know of your mission. Your assumed title is false."

Hermione frowned. "Why exactly am I here, Headmistress?"

"You see, Miss Granger, when Voldemort has realized his defeat at the betrayal of his most beloved spy; he cursed Severus. The curse is very old, very dark magic. To be honest, I did not even believe the curse existed. I thought it was only a legend. Severus Snape is not dead, Miss Granger, as the papers have told, but he is greatly changed."

Hermione eyed her former Professor suspiciously. She was also shock to the core about the news on her former Potions Professor.

"What do you mean greatly changed?"

"Instead of just killing Severus, Voldemort cursed him with Brutius Evra," Minerva said offering Hermione a cup of tea. Hermione gasped at the mention curse. "You've heard of it then, Miss Granger?"

"Yes, Professor," She replied nodding her head.

"Well, Severus assumed the form of a beast. He currently resides in the deepest part of the dungeon. I've had every Healer in Great Britain here to try and cure him. None have succeeded, obviously. Severus frightens them off usually within the first couple of hours." She paused coming to stand in front of the younger girl. "You are my final hope with Severus. I'm afraid the curse is destroying his mind making him more savage. I fear if the curse isn't broken soon he'll go mad."

"Professor, I'm sorry I'm not completely informative on the Brutius Evra curse. I do know, however, that the curse can be broken by finding true love." Hermione said setting her tea cup aside.

Minerva frowned deeply. "Yes, that is true, Miss Granger. However, as fate would have it the only love Severus has ever had was dear Mister Potter's mother Lily. He loved her in life and has continued to love her after she passed. You must find another way to break this curse."

"Of course, Professor, I shall do my best." Hermione said determined now to not let such a great mind die.

"I must warn you, Miss Granger, he is not fully the Professor Snape you remember. He is full of rage; as such he is not allowed to leave his chambers. His behavior is unpredictable. He hasn't however attacked anyone only threatened. You will have free reign of the library to fully research the curse. Alright then, if you're finished…" Minerva stood and headed for the door.

Hermione followed the Headmistress hoping for success in her future mission. Professor Snape would be fully restored or her name wasn't Hermione Jane Granger.

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Author's Note: Okay, so this chapter is finished. Thanks for the reviews and thanks to Silver for her encouraging review. As before I will not update until I have received 5 reviews. And PLEASE if you do not like my story or you think it sucks please do not comment. Negativity greatly discourages me and I usually put the story off after I receive it. Also I would like your input. Tell me where you think the story should go. Thanks a million and Enjoy. Chapter 3 will be up soon.