Snape's diary
I'm writing again on this diary in an attempt to clear my thoughts and calm my nerves…I still can hear the screams of horror in my mind… I just hope they will not be looking for me here, as not one of them has been invited in
Why…why did I stay? I should of have left and not listened to Hermione. I should have known there was something strange when I saw those women.
It all began with the introductions; I was surprised when Dumbledore said their names, as I thought both of them belonged only in the mind of that Irish writer, Stoker. Apparently Wilhelmina Murray and Countess Anastasia Dolingen of gratz were real "people". Wilhelmina had the appearance of a girl in her late teens or early 20's; she had long black hair and dark eyes. The countess appeared to be in her mid 20's. She had dark brown hair and blue eyes
Apparently I was the only one in the room who had ever read Dracula, as not one else seemed surprised.
At first I decided not to interfere with the conversation. They all started asking them many questions like "how long have you been a vampire? Where are you from? And other silly trivial questions.
After a while, one of them, Mina, stared at me with curiosity
"And you sir? I am afraid I have not heard your name yet…Do you have any question?"
I really didn't want to be involved on the conversation; I was there only to listen.
I took a deep sigh and said "My name is Severus Snape and I'm afraid the topic which you will be discussing does not concern me…however I do have a question…I assume Stoker didn't get the facts right in his novel?"
She gave me a curious look and then smiled at me
"No, he didn't…Unfortunately reality didn't have a happy ending, unlike the book that Stoker wrote. Dracula still lives and I didn't escape this fate"
There was a silence in the room as the others heard her words.
"D..Dracula" Ron said, breaking the uncomfortable silence.
The rest of the meeting went on for about some 30 minutes. I was really bored as nothing they said was something I didn't know. Apparently only Dumbledore, Hermione and I have read on the subject.
Only when Mina said "They can't control it" did I pay more attention
"What" asked James
I saw as Mina stared at Lily and James and said "I know you are not going to like this, but they can't control that instinct"
At their worried looks, she quickly added "However, a vampire does not need to kill its prey…A few drops of live blood will be enough to satisfy the thirst"
She gave them a sad look and said "However, forget about going back to your normal lives…What waits you is a false unnatural life…a life in death and darkness"
It was at that moment that the countess spoke. Mina had previously explained that she was coming alone, but apparently the countess had found out what was happening and decided to come and offer them a new perspective.
"Don't let Mina scare you" she said with a smile "She has never accepted the dark gift"
She stared at them all and continued "As Mina explained, you are no longer among the living. You are undead now, but that does not mean you have to be miserable about it...Accept your nature for what it is, without any restrictions…Drink from whoever you want and turn anyone you like"
At their worried expression she added "That does not mean you have to become monsters, good and evil are inside all of us…all I am saying is that you have to do what your nature tells you to do, and don't feel bad about it. For instance I have never suppressed my very nature, but in all my long years I have never killed anyone, nor have I drunk from young children. "
She smiled and added "I bet not one of you has yet enjoyed the thrill of the hunt".
I saw as mina stared at her with anger and said
"Enjoying the hunt?"
She stared at the students and said "Don't listen to her. Even if your urges can only be satisfied with live blood, that does not mean you have to go out there and hunt for it…I can teach you how to be more…discrete….Your "victim" won't even know what just happened"
The countess interrupted her
"And where is the fun in that? After all they still won't remember if we hunt them" she stared at the students and added "That is if you hypnotize your victim and erase their memories"
What she said next made me feel uneasy "This castle is full of students…plenty of young blood for all of you to learn a few tricks"
I didn't like where the conversation was headed. I stared at Dumbledore, waiting for him to tell Countess Anastasia that this was unacceptable
"Well, I will allow it, as long as no student remembers anything and no one is killed
I stared at him as if he had completely lost his mind, but decided to keep my mouth shut; after all I thought this didn't concern me at all"
However, he seemed to read my mind, for he then spoke to me
"I know you are questioning my decision, but five years ago we decided to give them this chance of survival, now I must ensure that they adapt. The longer they suppress their hunger, the worst the outcome is going to be, and we are in no position to judge their very nature"
I saw as Potter, both weasleys and Lovegood went to stand in Mina's side, While Tunks, Black, Parkinson, and surprisingly Granger stood with Anastasia.
"I have to go" I told Dumbledore, and decided to leave as soon as possible. I no longer trusted in the sanity of those present in the room. Not one seemed to question the wisdom of what was being decided in that room
As I left, I first wanted to go to my farm and rest, but then I remembered that I needed a few herbs so I decided to go to the greenhouse.
Stupid of me…why didn't I go to my farm?
Snape closed his diary and went to bed
He dreamed all night of the events that took place after he went to the greenhouse
One hour after Snape entered the greenhouse, he was about to leave but then he sensed as someone entered silently, as if not wanting to gain his attention. However years as a spy and mercenary had taught him well
"Who is there?" Severus demanded to the shadows were someone was hiding.
At first Hermione was surprised that he had been able to detect her, but then she spoke
"It's me, professor" she said as she stepped out of her hiding spot
"Oh miss granger. What are you doing here at this hour?" He was nervous by her presence but acted as if nothing was happening
"I couldn't sleep and so I came out for a walk." Hermione said but Snape could tell it was not the truth.
He looked at her suspiciously; there was something strange about her.
"Is there something wrong Miss Granger you seem kind of nervous"
However he knew exactly what was happening, and he took a step backwards, away from her
"I am fine" Hermione suddenly shuddered. Severus watched, with anxiety, as two sharp points protruded from between her lips.
"Severus," she whispered, He noticed it was the first time she has ever called him by his first name "You don't know what this feels like"
Severus took a step back just as she took a step closer
"The thirst, Severus, Is overwhelming, it hurts me…. I feel so cold, Severus",
Severus saw as she closed her eyes and had an expression on her face, as if struggling with herself
"And I can't help it. I don't want to do this..." She said and opened her eyes again
"Help me!" she whimpered before she couldn't stop herself anymore, her fangs grew her nostrils flared and she flew at him.
Severus acted quickly and took out a crucifix. Hermione sopped right where she was as she felt an invisible barrier. Snape could see a mixture of emotions on her face; Hunger, shame, anxiety. There was, however, no anger.
When she spoke, there was mostly surprise and curiosity in her tone
"A crucifix? You knew something would happen?"
Even if she was the vampire, for a moment Hermione saw something darker in Snape's expression.
"If I have learned something in my life, Miss Granger, is to never trust anyone and be prepared always for the worst"
