Hiya! This fanfic is set during Harry Potter's first year at Hogwarts but
is told through Severus Snape's eyes. I'm currently writing another fanfic
at the moment called "Back to Hogwarts" which continues on from where The
Order of the Phoenix left off so depending on my mood depends on which one
I update first lol. Anyway, thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy!
~RV
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The sunlight streamed into the bleak room, like it was attempting to make it more welcoming to any visitors that may pass. However, Severus Snape was already up and about as he prepared for the day. As he strolled down the bleak steps of his house, he was greeted by his wife, Florence. "Morning Honey" Said Florence as she kissed her husband, "Back at Hogwarts today?"
"Yes, teachers meeting" Replied Severus, "Albus wants to make sure we're all prepared for the students arriving next week". Severus sat down as he reached the kitchen and began eating his breakfast. He noticed that Florence was wearing bright yellow robes this morning, quite a contrast to the dull, uninviting kitchen. "I should really re-decorate" Severus thought to himself, as he smiled at his wife. Florence smiled back.
"I'm going down to Diagon Alley today, did you need anything?" Asked Florence
"I should really get myself a new cauldron" Answered Severus, "Why don't I meet you there after my meeting today?"
"Sure" Replied Florence, "I'm going to visit my friend Daisy first anyway. I'll meet you outside Gringotts at one o'clock". As she said this, Florence walked over to the fireplace and picked up a box of floo powder. Before she could go, Severus walked over to her and gave her a large, warm hug. Florence kissed him goodbye. "See you then" She said before using the floo powder and calling "147 Charles Lane, Manchester" before disappearing in a flash of green. At the same time, Severus disapparated with a crack, on his way to Hogwarts.
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Severus landed with a soft thud outside the Hogwarts Entrance gate. As he walked through the doorway of the staff room, he found that he was on of the last staff members to arrive. Albus sat at the front of the room talking animatedly to Minerva McGonagall, who was chuckling. Severus sat himself down on a squishy armchair between Sybill Trelewany and Professor Quirrell. Quirrell seemed quite nervous and Severus also noticed that he had taken to wearing a purple turban. A musty kind of smell was emerging from it. "Interesting choice of headwear" Commented Severus. It's not that Severus disliked the DADA teacher, he just disliked the fact that Quirrell and gotten the job over him. Quirrell muttered something back as Severus decided that conversations really weren't Quirrell's thing.
At this moment, Albus called for everyone's attention. "Good morning all!" Called Albus, "I hope your break was enjoyable, relaxing and fulfilling".
"Feels like we're never away from the place" Laughed and friendly voice from behind Severus. He turned around and saw that the voice belonged to Madam Sprout, a cheery woman. In his mind, Severus smiled and agreed with her. Not that he minded, he had grown to really like Hogwarts, not as much as he loved Florence though. Albus laughed.
"Yes, it does feel like the sometimes doesn't it? Luckily we all get along exceptionally well. Anyway, I have a most important matter to discuss. As you may or may not know, my dear friend Nicholas Flamel has asked me to take care of his philosopher's stone. However, we have both agreed to have it moved here as opposed to Gringotts Bank. Although at this point I am not willing to discuss the circumstances which have led to it's movement here, I will need the help of a group of you to help me protect the stone". A number of the teachers murmured. However, Albus continued. "I envision that the spells used to guard the stone would be varied in nature so I was hoping for help from Professors McGonagall, Flitwick, Snape and Madam Sprout. Oh, and Rubeus Hagrid who I will speak to later".
Severus was already deciding what sort of spell he could use when Albus continued talking. "The stone will be hidden off the third floor corridor of naturally, we will inform the students that this area is to be kept out of bounds and at all times" Albus said strongly. "Anyway, moving on". Albus spent the next twenty minutes speaking about general Hogwarts business and ensuring that the OWL and NEWTS students would be prepared for their exams later on in the year.
"On a different note" Spoke Minerva once Albus had finished, "Harry Potter will be starting here next week". There was suddenly a loud murmur throughout the teachers.
"THE Harry Potter?! Exclaimed Madam Pince.
"Harry Potter? Here!?" Squeaked Professor Flitwick. Obviously, the entire staff was excited. Severus however, found himself facing conflicting emotions. The son of the man he had always loathed, here? He would have to teach him?
"But he did get rid of the Dark Lord" He found himself thinking. "Yeah, and I bet he's as smarmy as his father!" Severus brushed these thoughts aside as Minerva continued talking.
"It has been discovered that Potter has only just received the news that he is in fact, a wizard". Several people gasped. "However, Rubeus has done his best to catch him up. From what Rubeus has said, Harry hasn't been treated, well, the best by his muggle relatives, however, there is no reason for any special treatment towards him. For Harry to fit in, he must be treated like all the other students". The staff all nodded. Severus forced a nod/ His mind was screaming at him to get out of there. As everyone began to leave, Severus headed straight for the door. As he was about to exit, he heard a voice calling his name.
"Severus, can I speak to you please?" Albus was calling him over. Severus sighed and turned around to face the headmaster. "Now, I am well aware of your feelings for James Potter but that I no reason for you to have those same feelings towards his son, okay Severus?" Severus simply nodded and walked out of the room.
"Pffffft" Thought Severus. "Potter, Black, Lupin, Pettigrew, they were all the same. They all got what was coming to them". With that, Severus trudged off towards the Hogwarts Entrance Gat to disapparate to go and meet his wife.
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That's it for now! I hope you enjoyed the first chapter. I would love it if you could write a review but if not, that's cool too :)
~RV
~RV
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The sunlight streamed into the bleak room, like it was attempting to make it more welcoming to any visitors that may pass. However, Severus Snape was already up and about as he prepared for the day. As he strolled down the bleak steps of his house, he was greeted by his wife, Florence. "Morning Honey" Said Florence as she kissed her husband, "Back at Hogwarts today?"
"Yes, teachers meeting" Replied Severus, "Albus wants to make sure we're all prepared for the students arriving next week". Severus sat down as he reached the kitchen and began eating his breakfast. He noticed that Florence was wearing bright yellow robes this morning, quite a contrast to the dull, uninviting kitchen. "I should really re-decorate" Severus thought to himself, as he smiled at his wife. Florence smiled back.
"I'm going down to Diagon Alley today, did you need anything?" Asked Florence
"I should really get myself a new cauldron" Answered Severus, "Why don't I meet you there after my meeting today?"
"Sure" Replied Florence, "I'm going to visit my friend Daisy first anyway. I'll meet you outside Gringotts at one o'clock". As she said this, Florence walked over to the fireplace and picked up a box of floo powder. Before she could go, Severus walked over to her and gave her a large, warm hug. Florence kissed him goodbye. "See you then" She said before using the floo powder and calling "147 Charles Lane, Manchester" before disappearing in a flash of green. At the same time, Severus disapparated with a crack, on his way to Hogwarts.
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Severus landed with a soft thud outside the Hogwarts Entrance gate. As he walked through the doorway of the staff room, he found that he was on of the last staff members to arrive. Albus sat at the front of the room talking animatedly to Minerva McGonagall, who was chuckling. Severus sat himself down on a squishy armchair between Sybill Trelewany and Professor Quirrell. Quirrell seemed quite nervous and Severus also noticed that he had taken to wearing a purple turban. A musty kind of smell was emerging from it. "Interesting choice of headwear" Commented Severus. It's not that Severus disliked the DADA teacher, he just disliked the fact that Quirrell and gotten the job over him. Quirrell muttered something back as Severus decided that conversations really weren't Quirrell's thing.
At this moment, Albus called for everyone's attention. "Good morning all!" Called Albus, "I hope your break was enjoyable, relaxing and fulfilling".
"Feels like we're never away from the place" Laughed and friendly voice from behind Severus. He turned around and saw that the voice belonged to Madam Sprout, a cheery woman. In his mind, Severus smiled and agreed with her. Not that he minded, he had grown to really like Hogwarts, not as much as he loved Florence though. Albus laughed.
"Yes, it does feel like the sometimes doesn't it? Luckily we all get along exceptionally well. Anyway, I have a most important matter to discuss. As you may or may not know, my dear friend Nicholas Flamel has asked me to take care of his philosopher's stone. However, we have both agreed to have it moved here as opposed to Gringotts Bank. Although at this point I am not willing to discuss the circumstances which have led to it's movement here, I will need the help of a group of you to help me protect the stone". A number of the teachers murmured. However, Albus continued. "I envision that the spells used to guard the stone would be varied in nature so I was hoping for help from Professors McGonagall, Flitwick, Snape and Madam Sprout. Oh, and Rubeus Hagrid who I will speak to later".
Severus was already deciding what sort of spell he could use when Albus continued talking. "The stone will be hidden off the third floor corridor of naturally, we will inform the students that this area is to be kept out of bounds and at all times" Albus said strongly. "Anyway, moving on". Albus spent the next twenty minutes speaking about general Hogwarts business and ensuring that the OWL and NEWTS students would be prepared for their exams later on in the year.
"On a different note" Spoke Minerva once Albus had finished, "Harry Potter will be starting here next week". There was suddenly a loud murmur throughout the teachers.
"THE Harry Potter?! Exclaimed Madam Pince.
"Harry Potter? Here!?" Squeaked Professor Flitwick. Obviously, the entire staff was excited. Severus however, found himself facing conflicting emotions. The son of the man he had always loathed, here? He would have to teach him?
"But he did get rid of the Dark Lord" He found himself thinking. "Yeah, and I bet he's as smarmy as his father!" Severus brushed these thoughts aside as Minerva continued talking.
"It has been discovered that Potter has only just received the news that he is in fact, a wizard". Several people gasped. "However, Rubeus has done his best to catch him up. From what Rubeus has said, Harry hasn't been treated, well, the best by his muggle relatives, however, there is no reason for any special treatment towards him. For Harry to fit in, he must be treated like all the other students". The staff all nodded. Severus forced a nod/ His mind was screaming at him to get out of there. As everyone began to leave, Severus headed straight for the door. As he was about to exit, he heard a voice calling his name.
"Severus, can I speak to you please?" Albus was calling him over. Severus sighed and turned around to face the headmaster. "Now, I am well aware of your feelings for James Potter but that I no reason for you to have those same feelings towards his son, okay Severus?" Severus simply nodded and walked out of the room.
"Pffffft" Thought Severus. "Potter, Black, Lupin, Pettigrew, they were all the same. They all got what was coming to them". With that, Severus trudged off towards the Hogwarts Entrance Gat to disapparate to go and meet his wife.
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That's it for now! I hope you enjoyed the first chapter. I would love it if you could write a review but if not, that's cool too :)
~RV