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CHAPTER 7- The Know-It-All

"We told you, Hermione! We're not imagining things!" Fred and George said together in a very loud voice.

It's Monday, dinnertime. They all eat very fast and Harry brought her, Ron, Ginny and the twins in the Room of Requirement.

"I'm sorry, all right?!" she said, a little annoyed. "Must you really yell at me?"

Fred and George grinned. "Snape won't be pleased. He's called you a 'know-it-all', but you're not," George said.

"Ha-ha," she said humourlessly.

"What are you talking about?" Harry asked curiously.

Bugger off, Harry. You're starting to be a meddlesome, she thought.

"We were here the other night when we saw a boy who looks very much like Snape," Fred explained.

"He was walking briskly, making sure no one is following him," George added.

"Then, we saw double doors appeared on the wall. He pushed the door open and even before we reached it, the doors disappeared," Fred said.

"We waited for the boy to go out. That's when Hermione and Snape found us," George quipped.

Harry eyed her suspiciously. She glared at him, but he turned to Fred and George. "I think you just saw Savelius Snape."

"Savelius Snape?" the twins, Ron and Ginny said all together.

"Merlin's beard, it's deafening!" she complained.

Harry ignored her. "I saw the name on the map. I spoke with Dumbledore about it. He said, he knows about this Savelius bloke, hiding in Snape's rooms and it's Snape's business if he wants anyone to know about Savelius."

"Aha! Maybe he's looking for his son when he found us!" George exclaimed.

"Son?" Harry asked.

"He looks like Snape very much. He must be his son," Fred assumed.

"I can't imagine Snape shagging someone," Ron said disgustedly.

"Ron!" Hermione said with a tone of warning.

"Well, I'm just telling the truth," he said.

"Yeah, I can't imagine any witch being intimate with the greasy git," Fred seconded.

"Do looks matter that much?" she asked, rolling her eyes.

"No, but if we're talking about a greasy and overgrown bat of the dungeons, it matters very much," Ron said carelessly.

Hermione felt a pang of hurt and anger. It's my son's father they're talking about, for Merlin's sake! "Honestly? I don't care how he looks like, or what he wears. He's got a brilliant mind, and remember, he's on our side, a member of the Order. We should give him the same respect we give to Remus and Sirius. And he's our professor."

To Hermione's surprise, Ginny crossed her arms on her chest and glared at the boys. "She's right. Mum won't be pleased if she hears you talking about Professor Snape that way," she chided.

"Come on, Ginny. I know you don't like Snape," Ron nonchalantly.

"I don't like him, but he's still risking his life everyday to make Harry's arse safe," Ginny said carelessly.

Harry seemed annoyed at what Ginny said. "All right, all right! Can we stop talking about Snape now?" he said heatedly.

"You started it," Ginny quipped and gave Harry a challenging look.

Hermione smirked inwardly. Ginny fancies Harry, but she won't act as if she's head-over-heels.

"All right, so... this room is nice." Fred broke the tension.

"And perfect for training," George added.

"So, when do we start?" Ron asked.

Hermione rolled her eyes and shook her head. "You lot enjoy discovering the room. I'm going to the dungeons. I'm already late for my detention."

"Under Snape's supervision," Harry added. "Well, if you see Savelius Snape, tell him we said 'hi'," he teased.

With a last glare at Harry, Hermione bid Ginny goodbye and left the room.

~~SSHG~~

"You're late," Professor Snape said by way of greeting when he opened the door for her.

"I'm sorry, Professor," she said as she entered the office and found Savelius sitting on the couch with Crookshanks.

"Hi, Mum," he said cheerfully.

"Good, you're here. Have to ask you something," she said sternly.

Savelius was taken aback by her tone. He looked at the professor with a bit of apprehension. Hermione saw her professor looking down at her, frowning.

When Hermione turned to Savelius again, he's on his feet and approaching him. "No, don't come near me," she said with annoyance. "Stay where you are."

Savelius stopped halfway. "Mum? Is there something wrong?" There's sadness in his tone.

"What's your name?" she asked.

"Mum, what kind of question is that?" Savelius frowned slightly.

"Just answer me," she demanded.

"Savelius Granger!" he said matter-of-factly.

"It's not what's written on the map," she debated and Savelius started to look really upset.

"Oh yeah?" Savelius asked sarcastically. "What did you find, then?"

"Savelius Snape," she answered.

Savelius froze in disbelief. Hermione could tell that he's thinking very hard and what she said surprised him.

"Of course it will say Snape!" Professor Snape interrupted angrily, looking at her. He's giving her a piercing look, as if daring her to argue more. Hermione never imagine him being that sensitive when it comes to a child... or to anyone. He never showed care for anyone like this; not even for his Slytherins. Of course, he defends the students from his house, but not like this. He's looking at her as if she's harming Savelius.

"But he's not a Snape," she said slowly and hesitantly. "He's a Granger."

"But he's also a Snape," Professor Snape insisted, leaning closer to her dangerously. "I am. His. Father."

Hermione gulped. "O-of course, P-professor... But..."

"All right, stop!" Savellius said loudly from behind.

Professor Snape stepped back and turned to Savelius. She sighed in relief and faced Savelius as well. "Do you have a better explanation?" she asked coldly.

"If you're talking about the Marauder's Map, made by my father's tormentors and owned by your precious Potter," he spat, "then let me tell you something... In my time, he gave it to his godson, Teddy, who happens to be my best mate. In other words, I've been using that map, too, from time to time and I always appear to be Savelius Granger, because that's my registered name. I don't know why it says Snape now, but it bothers me a bit because it means that my future is changing. I'll try to figure it out. And I don't need your help. If you're going to forbid me to come near you because Precious Potter or Weasley King might see us on that stupid map, FINE! I don't give a shite if you choose them over me," he blurted and ran to his rooms.

Hermione felt tears from her eyes, but she couldn't move. It's like she's drenched with a bucket of melting ice. Oh, sweet Merlin, what did I do?

"Get out, Granger!" Professor Snape said dangerously from behind. "There will be no more Occlumency lessons. Go back to your precious friends." Then he stormed out of the office and followed Savelius in their private rooms. Hermione was left there, crying. Even Crookshanks walked past her and followed his new master.

Hermione did not return to the Gyrffindor Tower after leaving the dungeons. She went to Moaning Myrtle's bathroom and cried, thinking about Savelius. She's never been upset with herself like this before. But now, she feels like a bad mother who only cares of what others will think.

I'm his mother. I should be protecting him, not doubting or accusing him. Damn you, Harry. Why do you have to learn about Savelius?!

She cried even more and moaned in a way that would make Moaning Myrtle lose the title. She felt so alone. She has no one to talk about it, so she cried and cried, until she got tired. She exhausted herself and just before the curfew, she made it to her dormitory.

~~SSHG~~

"Snape's not here again," Harry muttered while they're eating breakfast in the Great Hall. "He's having breakfast with Savelius."

Hermione sighed. It's been two days since the last time she saw Savelius. She asked Professor Snape to let her see him, but he won't let him enter his office. He always tells her to 'go away and go back to your friends' coldly. With Harry, being obsessed with Savelius's dot on the map, Hermione knows that her son stays in the dungeons all the time. He isn't wandering around the castle anymore.

"Do you really think he's his son?" Ron asked curiously.

"Yeah," Harry answered. "He can't be his brother. Savelius Snape is younger than us, according to Fred and George."

"Maybe he's going to be a Death Eater, that's why Snape's hiding him," Ron suggested.

Hermione stopped eating and glared at the two wizards. "When are you going to stop talking about the Snapes?" she asked angrily. "Honestly, it's annoying already! Mind your own businesses!" she snapped and stormed out of the hall.

Harry and Ron didn't talk about Savelius anymore with her around, which is a good thing because the more Hermione hears Savelius's name, the more she misses him. They had their first official meeting that night in the Room of Requirement and the group decided that they'll call themselves Dumbledore's Army, or D.A. for short. Harry taught them the disarming charm. She poured all of her anger and annoyance in the training. She won't smile and laugh and the group thought she's very mad at Umbridge and taking the training seriously.

After the meeting, she stayed behind and told Harry and Ron that she wants to read some books about defence. They left her. When she's sure that she's alone, Hermione left the room and asked for their library. She re-entered the Room of Requirement and found the familiar place where Savelius used to be when he's not in the dungeons. Hermione sat on the couch where her son used to sit and hugged her knees.

Gods, I miss him. She could feel tears in her eyes again, seeing Savelius's face in her mind. She wants to see him again and hear his voice. She wants to stroke his long and silky hair. She wants to hear him saying 'I love you, Mum' again.

But he's mad because he thinks I chose Harry over him... which was true. I did not care how Savelius would feel when I asked him not to come near me.

Apologize, says another voice in her mind. Think about Harry later. Savelius has only less than eighty days now.

So with all her Gryffindor courage, Hermione fixed herself and made her way to the dungeons. She knocked on the door and heard Professor Snape's voice. "Enter."

She gently pushed the door open. She found her professor behind his desk and Savelius on the couch with Crookshanks. "Good evening, Professor."

"Miss Granger," he said casually. "To what do I owe the pleasure?"

"I wanted to speak with Savelius," she said carefully.

The professor turned to the young wizard. "Son?"

Hermione was shocked, but she hid it. When did Professor Snape ask for anyone's permission or opinion?

Savelius smiled and nodded, then, Professor Snape eyed her intently. "There'll be no shouting," he warned.

Hermione nodded. "Of course, Professor."

"Carry on," he said, returning his attention to his work.

Hermione reluctantly approached Savelius and sat on the sofa across him. "Hi," she muttered.

Savelius smiled timidly. "Hello."

"I'm sorry," she said in almost a whisper, meeting his eyes.

Savelius shrugged. "I know. I'm sorry, too, for not showing up after that night. I was upset... But now, I understand why you don't want Potter to see you with me."

"Savelius, listen... About Harry, er- I want you to know that I don't care anymore if he sees us on the map together. I just want to spend time with you while I still can." Her eyes are brimming with tears again.

Professor Snape stood from behind his desk and slowly walked near the door, but stopped halfway and turned to the two of them. Then, he gave Savelius a small smile when the two wizards met each other's gazes. He returned to his desk and continued with his work.

"Oh, Mum. Don't be such a baby," Savelius teased and approached her on the sofa. He gave her a hug.

Hermione embraced him tightly, as if she hasn't seen him in years. She's still sobbing and never wants to let go of Savelius. Her son, on the other hand, stroked her spine. "Mum, don't cry like you lost me. Don't act like a Hufflepuff," he teased again.

This time, Hermione laughed and let go of him. "I'm sorry," she apologized and fixed herself.

"Wait here. I've got something for you," he said and went to his rooms. When he returned, he handed him a package wrapped in Gryffindor colours. "Happy birthday Mum!"

Hermione's eyes widened. Of course, he knows when my birthday is! "Oh, Savelius! Thank you!" she said appreciatively and accepted the gift.

"You're welcome. You should really thank Dad because I've got no money and I asked him to buy that for me," he explained and sat beside her.

Hermione smiled and turned to face the professor. "Thank you, Professor Snape," she said coyly.

Professor Snape nodded. "You're welcome... Miss Granger."

"Well? Open it," Savelius urged.

Hermione carefully tore the wrapping. It's a small, purple beaded handbag. "It's cute," she said fondly.

"I saw it on the catalogue. It looks exactly like the one you own in the future. Dad charmed it with Undetectable Extension because I told him that in my time, I saw you putting all my books in the bag," he explained again.

Hermione turned to Professor Snape again. "Thank you, Professor. This will be very useful."

"Don't thank me, Miss Granger," he said in a bored tone. "I was merely giving in to my son's wishes."

Savelius snickered and leaned to Hermione. "It's not partly true. He wanted to get you something, too."

"My boy, I'd appreciate it if you're not talking to your mother like a giggling girl," Professor Snape commented from his desk.

"Sorry, Father," he said.

Professor Snape frowned. "How many times do I have to tell you not to sound like Draco? I'm not Lucius."

"Sorry, Dad," he said again, grinning from ear to ear. "Are you going to give your gift to my mum, Dad, or shall I do it for you?"

"I'm busy here," Professor Snape said.

"All right, I'll get it for you," Savelius said and returned to their rooms. He came back with a small box. It wasn't wrapped. When she opened the small box, she found a locket with the face of a lion. "Dad charmed it again so you can communicate with him. It warms up when there's a message. Do you know the Protean Charm?"

"Yeah," she answered, looking at the locket with amazement.

"Dad's wearing a locket, too, with Slytherin designs of course. You two can communicate," Savelius said with a bit of teasing.

Hermione felt her face flushed and did not dare to look at Professor Snape. She suddenly found her shoes interesting.

Suddenly, Savelius laughed loudly. She turned to him, frowning. "This is the most amazing day of my life here in the past," he said to her and his father. "My mother and father are blushing like teenagers."

"I'm not!" she said defensively.

"Oh yes, you are," Savelius teased again. He turned to his father and he slowly stopped laughing. "Don't give that look, Dad. All right, I'll stop." But he was still grinning from ear to ear.

"If you're done making fun of your parents, I suggest it's time to speak about a very serious matter."

Hermione and Savelius exchanged looks and they're both frowning. They turned to the professor. Professor Snape raised his wand, aimed it to the main door of his office. "Homenum Revelio!"

To Hermione's horror, Harry Potter was revealed under his own Invisibility Cloak.

"Greetings Potter," Professor Snape said coldly, walking gracefully towards Harry.

~~SSHG~~

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