Title: All My Love To Thee

DISCLAIMER: None of the Harry Potter Universe is mine. Shame!

Unlucky?

"Is there any other options for Miss Granger?" Said the even voice of Severus Snape. "Any better options than myself?"

"I cannot see any; the ministry have decided at this time that only pure bloods of 5 generations or more and muggleborn's who have never had any wizards in their family will be included in the law. In a couple of weeks the ministry plan to extend the law to cover half bloods and pureblood's under the 5 generations, but sadly Miss Granger must make her decision a lot quicker than that." the Headmaster said wearily.

"I have racked my brains all morning and cannot thing of a more suitable candidate than you Severus."

The Potions Professor looked startled at the Headmaster's words. Hermione was also slightly startled at the Headmaster. She was aware of her Potions Professors continued spying for the Order. She had seen him after one of his secret meetings during the summer when she stayed at Grimmauld Place. He looked, to put it nicely, terrible. Wouldn't she endanger him if they married? These thoughts and many others flew through her head.

"But what about Professor Snape's spying? Won't I endanger his position?" asked Hermione.

"That is something we will have to think about Miss Granger. Perhaps we can find a way to turn this to our advantage. What do you think Severus?"

"Albus, for years I have kept myself as private as possible because the Dark Lord uses peoples family against them. I have seen a whole man's family killed because he had displeased the Dark Lord in something he had no control over. Would you risk Miss Granger's life?" Questioned the Potions Professor – losing his patience with the Headmaster.

"Would you rather Severus, that Miss Granger marry a more undesirable person who wouldn't wait for the Dark Lord to hurt Miss Granger? Mr Malfoy for example?" Said the Headmaster who was losing his patience with the younger man.

"What!?" Burst in Hermione looking shocked at this new revelation. Severus also looked shocked at this news.

"Well Miss Granger it seems you do have a choice in who you marry. I just assumed you would not wish to marry Mr Malfoy. He sent this just after I received the notice from the ministry about Severus' father" The bright blue eyes glinted slightly at this and then subdued themselves. He sat another scroll on the desk, which Hermione quickly scanned.

"Well assumed Headmaster." Said Hermione un-comically looking up from the piece of parchment. Her Professor beside her made a small, almost silent noise of agreement.

The silence again fell over the room. Each one of the rooms three occupants within there own thoughts. The silence was broke by Hermione. She was not sure if the Headmaster wanted an answer now but she was definitely not ready to give an answer now.

"May I have time to think this through?" said Hermione looking questionably at the Headmaster, aware that the Headmaster was not the only person in the room with his eyes one her. Severus no matter how he tried he couldn't keep his eyes of the young woman. It amazed him how calm she was being about it all. If he were in her position he was sure he would have flown of the handle by now. He would never admit it but he admired her common sense even in the most appalling situation.

"Of course Miss Granger, you are excused form you classes today. But may I ask you to come and see me after dinner so we can make arrangements?" The old man said his eyes regaining sparkle.

"Of course Headmaster. I will see you tonight." With a nod to her Potions Professor she stood and left the circular room. Both eyes fluttered to the door after her.

Severus also rose and went to the door. Just before he left he turned to the Headmaster and said coolly, "Have someone cover my classes Albus. I'll be back here after dinner." With that he left.

Albus shook his head before returning to his paper work.

'Life will never be quiet will it?' He thought.

After leaving the Headmaster's office Hermione stood for a minute with her back against the cold stonewall outside the office. She could hardly think straight.

"Why?" She said quietly to herself and the walls around her. "Why the hell does this have to happen to me?"

"Maybe you are just unlucky Miss Granger?" Said a smooth silky voice.

Hermione turned to look at the face of her Potions Professor, who had just immerged for the Headmaster's office. He smirked slightly at her. The now rising sun glinted on his face giving it a strange glow.

"I am beginning to think I am extremely unlucky Professor," She said quietly, "But it could be worse. I could be dead sir."

He looked at her for a second, as if considering the young woman in front of him. "Correct Miss Granger it could be worse . . . I was wondering if you would like to join me for breakfast, I believe we have things to discuss."

Before she could answer he quickly added, "Anyway breakfast won't be served in the hall for an hour or so, seeing the Headmaster insisted we get up at such an annoyingly early hour."

"Sure" She said without thinking. With that he nodded at her and signalled for her to follow him.

Hermione considered him as she followed the towering man sown into the dungeons. He walked very swiftly and elegantly but that was one of the only positive features she could find. His hair was just as greasy as it has always been, but it had grown slightly longer and now lay against his shoulders and even though his mode dress was slightly less intimidating than his black teaching robes, this casual shirt and trousers made him look rather lanky. It surprised Hermione that even in this obscure situation he still held an air of self confidence and authority about him – unlike Hermione who knew she looked as anxious as she felt.

They were now in a part of the dungeons she had not seen before, but her Potions Professor obviously knew like the back of his hand even though the corridors were very dimly lit. It got colder and colder the further down into the dungeons they sank. Finally the two came to a tapestry on the wall that depicted Hogwarts at night. He swept in front of it and with a graceful swipe pulled back the tapestry to revile a door; he muttered a word under his breath, which Hermione couldn't catch. With that the door swung open letting light spill out into the now almost black corridor.

"Ladies first." He said with a smirk as he nodded for Hermione to enter.

Hermione gave him a nervous half smile before she stepped through the door.

Sorry this chapter took a wile to put up, life got a bit busy, but I promise chapter three will be up soon. Hope you enjoyed chapter two. I would love to hear any ideas or suggestions and as always please review. (Also I can't seem to get my page breaks to work, if someone can give some advice then I would really appreciate it.)

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