A/N: Very Sorry for the long update, my mind got stuck at the gutter. But since my schedule for the next term gives me a breathing air I can update this regularly as well as my other story Severus Snape: Scoundrel or Saint? So with that all said.

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Last Chapter

"Who died?" I asked breaking the silence

I seem to startle her, but she composed herself quickly and spoke with a voice full of sadness.

"There are a lot of casualties, Remus, Tonks, Collin Creevey and Fred just to name a few. There are also a lot of people hurt"

"I see"

And we fell silent again. After what seemed like eternity Hogwarts finally came to view. And the dread that I've felt started to come back.


Severus' POV

As we came closer to the castle my dread started to increase. I tried to rationalize with myself, willing myself to calm down. The war is over and everyone supposedly knows my allegiance but that doesn't mean I will be welcomed as a hero. I'm sure before I can even see Pomfrey or step inside the castle I'll be dragged by a dozen Aurors to Azkaban no trial whatsoever, straight to the Dementor's kiss.

Damn that Potter! The nerve of him to tell everyone about my memories. I'll be the laughing stock of the Wizarding world! Not enough that I'm shunned by people, now when they see me their eyes will have pity. 'Look! that's Severus Snape! Poor chap, lived his life chasing a dead woman' or 'What a stupid person' I'd rather receive their anger than pity.

"Everyone will be glad to see you sir" Granger said behind me

Those words alone made me spun around and face her. I don't know what my face looks like, but from the look she gave me I must be very angry. Neutral expression be damned, I can't seem to hide my emotion from my face must be from exhaustion.

"Glad? You think people will be glad to see me? Me of all people? It must have escaped your knowledge Miss Granger but everyone hates me." I hissed out the words, putting venom in each syllables.

"I don't think so sir, I'm glad to see you alive." She said a tint of red her cheeks

Tsk, The cheek of this girl. I don't need pity from this girl, I turned around and started to walk again ending our conversation. I can see the castle now, and the effects of the war on it. It's no longer a sight to see, the three towers have severe looking holes. The astronomy tower where I sealed my fate has lost its roof. There is still smoke coming out from the other side of the castle, even the huge gate that once welcomed me in my youth looked as if it was battered, and huge cracks have appeared, everywhere I looked seems to have suffered. 'I promised Dumbledore to take care of this school and its students and yet I failed him again'

Back Inside the Castle

Harry Potter was in the great hall pacing, it's been almost an hour since Hermione left. He was getting worried, there are still some rogue death eaters on the loose no doubt they want revenge for the demise of their dark lord. Harry then approached the Weasley´s. They are still weeping for their loss son Fred and Harry blames himself for this, Fred would still be alive if it hadn´t been for him.

Seeing Harry looking at them Ron stood up and went over him.

"I know what you're thinking Harry and let me tell you this, it's not your fault mate"

"Ron is right Harry we don't and we won't blame you" Ginny walking to Harry and hugging him.

"Thank you" was all Harry could say without crying. "Ron, Hermione hasn't returned from the shrieking shack I'm starting to worry about her. There might still be rogue death eater around"

"Your right, it's been an hour since she left. I'll talked to mom first" With that Ron went to his mother side again

"I'm coming to you might need some back-up" Ginny said

"No Ginny, its better you stay here in case she returns"

"ok, harry please be careful"

Ron returned a short while later and they started to walk towards the entrance of the castle, with Ginny accompanying them. They stopped short when they saw the people in front of the entrance.


A/N: Hope you enjoyed that I'll update as soon as I can. Please review people, I will really appreciate it.