Setting the scene now. Smut over plot ya'll what can I say?

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I was worried, Professor Snape had been absent from Potions class for the last two days. The headmaster had been filling in, he had informed us that Professor Snape was feeling ill but he would hopefully return to teaching soon. Despite his assurances I believed something was terribly wrong. Dumbledore looked troubled and so did Professor McGonagall and Madam Pomfrey.

The answers to my questions came when Colin Creevey came and fetched me and told me meet Madam Pomfrey in the infirmary. Thinking maybe I was required to brew some potions in Professor Snape's absence I trekked over there worrying my bottom lip thinking about the potential state of my potions professor.

When I arrived the headmaster was waiting for me, he did not look like the benign and kindly eccentric headmaster, he looked disturbed and careworn.

'Miss Granger, thank you for coming, are you well?'

'Frankly headmaster I'm worried why you called me here'

'Always the observant one Miss Granger, come, I will show you'

He led me into an adjacent room from the main infirmary and behind some crisp white curtains was the professor. Completely bandaged, save for his face which was black and blue with bruises.

My hand flew to my mouth as I swallowed a gasp of horror looking at his state.

'What happened to him?' I whispered for the headmaster

'Lord Voldemort happened to him Miss Granger, he was punished for not following through quickly on one of Lord Voldemorts requests.'

I stared down at the professor, upset, but mainly confused why the headmaster was showing me this. Surely this shouldn't involve a school girl. Yes I was part of the order but any information I was conveyed was definitely slim and all involved Harry's well being. Nothing to do with Professors Snape's role as a spy.

'Sorry Professor Dumbledore but what does this have to do with me? Surely I cant help with the Professors condition?'

'Again very observant Miss Granger, what it does have to do with you is that Professor Snape was punished for not following through on Voldemorts desire to see you harmed'

'Me? Me? What does Lord Voldemort want from me?' I was starting to get distressed now.

Professor Dumbledore quietened me with a severe look.

'Come Miss Granger to my office, what I'm about to tell you is of the utmost confidence'.

I followed he headmaster through the green flames of the floo into his office. Preparing some tea and passing me a cup I took it gratefully and sipped on the soothing brew.

'Miss Granger, I am going to convey this information honestly and forthrightly. I apologise if this upsets you'. I nodded at him to continue.

'Professor Snape was directed to sexually assault you, to violently take away your virginity and debase you for the entertainment of the Dark Lord. As Harry's best friend and a muggle born you are an easy target for Voldemort's hatred'.

For some reason this did not surprise me in the least, I knew Voldemort was a sick individual. He tried to murder a baby, what is a little rape and torture to him?

'And Professor Snape was punished for not following through on this?'

I could tell the headmaster was slightly perturbed by my reaction. But the news of Voldemort's vendetta against me strengthened my resolve. He wanted to crush me. I would not let him. I would face this adversity with courage and grace.

'That is correct Miss Granger'.

'Am I safe to assume that Voldemort has impressed upon Professor Snape that the deed must be carried out once he has healed?'.

Dumbledore seemed hesitant to answer this but acquiesced with a nod of his head.

'Well then I suppose we have to no choice but to give Voldemort what he wants then'.

'Miss Granger! I know this is a lot to take in but I will not tolerate sarcasm!'.

Turning to him shocked I replied 'With all due respect Professor I was not sassing you. I was being serious, Professor Snape must continue to spy on Lord Voldemort. His information is invaluable to saving countless innocent lives!'

'I apologise Hermione but I'm not sure I understand what you are saying'

Knowing what needed to be done but still stuttering over my words, 'Professor Snape will ravage me, but we will stage it, I will be a consenting adult but will play the part of one whom is not'.

I had successfully stunned Dumbledore into silence, he stared at me over his half moon glasses not entirely sure how to respond to my idea.

'My hymen is a small price to pay for Professor Snape's life and the continued lives of others, don't you think headmaster?'

Dumbledore coloured slightly at the mention of my virginity, 'Severus will not agree to this Hermione, you are a student and he has a very strict moral code'

'I hardly see that he has a choice headmaster'

'Miss Granger you are taking this all too well, I know you are mature for your age but I'm fearful you will change your mind once you give this some proper thought'

'I will not headmaster, you have my word. I am not immune to the dangers and nightmares of war time. I am a child no longer'

I could see the headmaster mulling over what I was saying and reaching the same conclusion I had.

'Very well, I will inform Professor Snape of your agreement and I will leave it to you two to arrange the necessary staging to appease the dark lord. I find I do not want to be hear more of this than I need too. In my mind you are still the precocious child of 11, not a young woman taking on burdens not meant for her'.

The headmaster surveyed me sadly and I couldn't help but pity the old man, he has seen too much and it seemed Lord Voldemort would be taxing more of Dumbledores sanity before this war was over.