Disclaimer: J.K. owns it all.. Jezebel is my creation J

Chapter 3: New Ideas

"Hermione, why that greasy old git? Why didn't you go for Professor Lupin?"

"He is not a greasy old git, and you know Remus is like an uncle to us."

"Yes, but a cute one at that."

"Ginny! This is serious, besides you the one dating Harry and Remus is really like an uncle to him so just listen."

"Okay 'Mione, don't get your knickers in a twist. It's not at all attractive."

"You have to swear on your life and Harry's you won't tell a soul about this."

"'Mione you know me better than that."

"You're right. The weird thing is I think he knows, and almost likes me back."

"'Mione don't be ridiculous, but go on."

"Lavender and Parvati told me that last year Trelawney had a sight of me falling in love with a dark man. A man with at bright mind, but a dark life," Hermiones' eyes clouded as she continued. "They said Trelawney told them to tell me about it so I would be for warned. This was after the Yule Ball, and they thought she meant Viktor. But the only think with that is Viktor doesn't have a dark life at all. Besides you know how seriously those two take Trelawney."

"And you think she meant Snape?" Ginny asked with a glint of concern in her eyes.

"You know how much I dislike Trelawney, but yes, I do think she meant Severus."

"I think so too, I mean I really don't think Viktor is that bright," Ginny said trying to laugh under the glare Hermione was giving her.

"Don't say that about Viktor. I think I should talk to Severus or Dumbledore about this even talk to Professor McGonagall, she is head of our house you know."

"Hermione Granger! He is a Professor, and you are a student. Do you really think anyone would be happy about that?" Ginny was red from yelling quietly enough she would be heard.

"Ginny, keep quiet. Isn't the best way to sort this out, just to talk everyone about it," Hermione sighed. She had no idea what to do.

"'Mione no. You have too much trust and confidence in the professors and elders. You shouldn't talk to anyone at all. I mean you can talk to me, but not Snape, Dumbledore, or McGonagall."

"I guess you're right, but it's so hard."

          With that Ginny gave Hermione a hug and headed back to the common room. Hermione sat down in a plush chair twice the size of her. She grabbed her quill and diary to start unloading her thoughts.

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"Yes Minerva, I mean Miss Granger," Albus said with one of the biggest twinkles in his eye that Minerva had ever seen.

"Well then. I guess we must get them together somehow," Minerva sighed. She really didn't want to think of the howlers she would receive as a result of a Professor/Student relationship.

"Minerva, that is not the problem. Severus already is head over heels in love with her. He will just not allow him self to be loved or let someone love him. The other thing is I have not been around Miss Granger and Severus at the same time so I do not know if she is ready for this relationship. That is the biggest part of making this work."

"Can't we give him some sort of assignment that will need the assistance of a student? Isn't Hermione the best in Hogwarts? She received higher marks than any seventh years," Minerva gleamed at that.

"You have a point Minerva dearest. Lets brainstorm over some Butterbeer."

          With that Albus stood up and took Minerva's hand. They walked linked in each other's arms up the kitchens.

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It was nearly 1 am by the time Hermione was done recounting her feelings and conversation with Jezebel (her diary). Madam Pince must have forgotten Hermione was even in the library. She got everything together and started the walk back to the common room. After getting scolded by the Fat Lady, she went straight to her four-post bed and went to sleep without even changing. Sweet dreams of Severus filled her sleep.

Authors Note: Thank you so much for your reviews of the second chapter. I hope everyone is enjoying the story. I am going to try to get another chapter up sometime tonight. Special thanks to the following:

Feable: sorry, but it won't be an entirely miserable Snape.. he will be very miserable at some points though *Wink, Wink*

DarkFire: thanks for the great idea.. hehe

Leauk82: thanks for the review..