Ch. 26

(Author's note: I have to warn everyone. My Word program does not work properly. I do not have spell check, and on top of that the auto correct option keeps on switching words that I write or rewritting it; the program automatically changes my tenses and grammer use so it doesn't make sense. However, if you would like to continue reading my story this is what you get. I cannot control what the computer does. I already took it to get fix and the ppl couldn't figure out why it does it. (PS they tried it themselves and got the same results as I did. My computer company installed a lousy MS Word.) To all those who think I am naturally an aweful spell and horrendous at grammer I'll let you know that I got an A+ in College English-so no it is not me but the computer. If anyone knows how I can fix it, please let me know. Thanks)

Now back to the story:

Moments after Severus was taken Hermione realized that she made a huge mistake. There was no way possible that Severus would have killed Ron. The most obivous fact was that if Severus indeed would have killed him he would have made sure that there would have been not witnesses; and if there was some crazy chance that there would have been a witness then Severus would have made sure that, that said witness would not be able to testisfy against him. Therefore, Hermione came to the conclusion that A: Severus was innocent and that B: that she was the biggest idiot in the world.

Hours later when she was taken into Severus' prison cell in the school, she did not know how to tell him her conclusion. After a whispered "hello" Hermione felt her heart drop when she received no reply. Speaking to the Aurors, she tried to convince them to give Severus a chance to prove himself innocent. Yet, they did not allow it. Nor did they allow Hermione to visit Severus for more then two minutes during the every four-hour period. Once Severus completed the experimental potion that he was creating for her, they made him taste it to make sure it wasn't poisonous. Once the ministry declaired it to be safe, Hermione was quickly given the potion as they whisked Severus away.

That was two months ago. Hermione and the children were not allowed to visit Severus at the prison because it was deemed that he was a threat to society. The only visitor that he was allowed to visit him was Harry Potter since he was an Auror and of course special exception was made for the boy who lived.

Hermione sat in shock as she looked at the paper in front of her. It was a letter from the Ministry of magic stating that if she did not stop trying to prove Severus' innocent the Markton children will be remove from her care because she is to "dearrange to realize the proff in front of her…" Devistated, Hermione ended up crying herself to sleep.

This was how Harry found her as he entered the Snape's Chambers. Severus had been unconcious for two days and the guards at the prison refused to allow him to be transfer to St. Mungo Hospital. Hermione was his last chance. If he could just get Hermione to think of any small detail to help Severus case then there might be a chance to save his life. However, therein lied the problem. Hermione was so stressed out and troubled from the whole fiasco that she couldn't concentraite enough inorder to think of anything. Even looking at her now broke Harry's heart to see with such a troubled espression on her face.

Tapping her gently on the shoulder, Harry waited patiently as Hermione renewed herself with her surroundings. "Harry," she whispered. "What time is it? Is everything alright?" a hint of worry crept into her voice. "Aren't you usually visiting Severus at this time?"

"It's not that late, only a quarter to ten. I actually came to speak to you about Severus." Harry hesitated before continuing. "Three nights ago Severus went to sleep, and has yet woken up. He is in a coma Hermione. The Ministry of Magic refuses to allow us to transfer him to St. Mungo. I fear that it is only a matter of time before we lose him completely."

"How come you are telling me this now? You've always told me that he was okay; a bit on the tired side but okay. What do you mean that there is only a matter of time before losing him? What's going on Harry?!"

"Legilimens," Harry felt Hermione gasp at the invasion of her mind, but if he didn't find out the missing link to the puzzle, where Severus was the night of Ron's death, then there was no way of saving him. Looking through the scattered images of Hermione's mind a distinct picture came into view. It was Severus writing a letter to a former potion master asking him to arrange a meeting to produce a plant that he needed to try make the potion complete to give Hermione her independence. Seeing the date on the letter, Harry noticed that it was written shortly before the attack. Turning back to the conversation between Hermione and Severus, Harry noticed that Severus was telling Hermione that he didn't want her to know what he was using in the potion because he wasn't sure if it would work and he didn't want to get her hopes up.

Withdrawing from Hermione's mind, Harry dashed towards Severus' writing desk. Breaking the draw open, Harry ruffled through several of Severus' correspondences, until he reached one that caught his attenation. Scanning it quickly, Harry began to laugh.

"I can't believe it Hermione!" He shouted. "The missing piece was here the entire time. Look!" Harry exclaimed as he passed Hermione the letter that he just read, "He has an allaby. This proves where Severus went when Ron was killed. There is no way possible for him to be in the same place twice. It says here that Severus was to meet Mr. Frobisher at 10:00. It was reported that Severus was seen fighting with Ron at 9:45; and according to witnesses and the filming he did not kill Ron until 10:15. If that is true then there would be no way possible for Severus to get the Arnuebealem plant that he used to make the potion for you. So you see, it couldn't have been Severus who killed Ron but someone poising at him in order to make it look like he did the crime. It's brillient, it all fits in now."

"How can this help Severus though?" Hermione asked as she nibbled on her lip using her front two teeth.

"Easy, this gives the information that there is a possibility that it wasn't Severus who committed the crime. With this information we can get him out on bail enableing us to get Severus the medical attention he needs." Looking at the clock Harry gave a small smile, "It is 5 minutes to ten, I have 5 minutes to catch Kingsley before he stops answering emergency Ministry calls. If I can get to him before that time then there is a chance we can get Severus out of Azkaban tonight. Meet me at the hospital wing in about an hour. I'll hopefully have Severus there with me."

Planting a small kiss on Hermione's brow, Harry dashed from the room.