Title: Twin Snapes Series: Velvet Truths and Wool Misconceptions

Author: Scrybe

Rating: M

Fandom: Harry Potter

Summary: Severus Snape is a private man. But what happens when his almost identical twin comes to teach at the school? And where does Hermione Granger fall into the story?

Chapter Four:

The Great Hall filled with students and teachers alike. The High table was packed, and students watched amazingly as the twin Snapes sat down to eat, beside each other, each turning in the opposite direction as if to avoid the other. Professor Dumbledore stood, and began to speak:

"I am pleased to introduce you to our new Potions master-"

"He's no master..." Severus muttered from under his breadth.

"Ehem, our new Potions teacher, Professor Sarcassius Snape."

A round of applause sounded in the hall, much to Severus' dislike. After the noise had calmed, his brother turned to him.

"Jealous are we?"

"Rot in Hates Sarcassius."

"Oh, you shall be there first brother. Do you know those young three, the Gryffindors?"

"Why?"

"Well, that young one, the girl, she is quite talented. I am thinking of taking her under my wing."

"Your bat wings I assume?"

"No need to call names Sevvy."

"You will not go near her."

Why's that Severus, calling claims are we?"

"You sound like Lucius more and more these days."

"Well, I was only speaking academically, Severus. Don't worry, I wont be tainted by a muggleborn, unlike someone I know."

"You wont get to me Sarcassius. And besides, she is going to be under Minerva's paw before she falls under your...wing. So don't try your luck."

"I wonder if she's a good as Lily was..."

"What did you say?"

"You know, that redhead, the muggle you chose to bed. Yes. Did you ever notice her son's resemblance? Quite charming in bed I'd say. Don't you agree?"

"You son of a bitch!"

"Now, now Sevvy, don't talk about mother that way."

With that, Severus reached for his wand, and disabled his brother. The hall watched in silence and he removed his mouth by magic. His wand made another move to control the hand of his brother, and repeatedly knock it into his face. Albus Dumbledore soon took Severus' wand, and told them to follow him.

"Did you see that?"

"Yeah Harry everybody saw it. What spell did he use?"

"I know what that is!" Ron said from in front of them.

"What was it then Ron?"

"Hermione, I have too many brothers not to know what that was."

"Well tell us then!" Hermione and Harry said simultaneously.

"It was the badger spell. And the unspeakable spell. He'll have to give him back his lips for him to put them back on. Bloody genius!"

"Ron, you just called Snape a genius."

"Right Hermione, I meant to say, what a sod."

"There's something weird about Professor Sarcassius. Did you notice?"

"No not really, quite the nice fellow, I like him better than Snape."

"Ron, you don't think he's weird?"

"Nope not at all."

"Well...why haven't we heard of him before?"

"Why should we have Mione?"

"Well most siblings of Potions Masters are mentioned. Why hasn't he?"

"I don't know. Maybe he doesn't live here."

"Maybe. I'm going to find out."

"Good luck." Ron said after shoving a spoon-full of mashed potatoes in his mouth.

At the headmaster's office

"Severus I could suspend you for this! You publically started a fight."

"Headmaster, I never laid a hand on him!" Severus said with a smirk.

"Be that as it may, I will be removing you from the Great Hall for breakfast, lunch and dinner."

"No problem to me. The time will be well used."

"And also, you shall be taking over Argus' duties for the time being. Including all student detentions. You are dismissed."

"Fine."

He got up to leave.

"And Severus... do give me your brother's mouth back so I may take it to Madame Pomfrey."

With that, he handed the piece of flesh to the headmaster, and made off to his new quarters.

Severus' new quarters were adorned in grays and blacks. The furniture, the bedspreads, and even, the table cloths. The specific part of the castle was unused, and he greatfully had it to himself. But just as he poured himself a glass of whiskey, there was a knock at the door.

He walked to the door of his office, and opened it. She stood there, her once frizzy hair slightly more manageable, her height somewhat odd for a girl. Her lanky body had odd curves here and there, but all the same she was the same average Granger who had tormented him for years before.

"May I help you?"

"Um, yes Professor, I thought I'd deliver this to you personally."

He took the letter from her hands and walked to sit at his desk. He opened it slowly, not noticing her sitting in the chair in front of his desk. He read the words over and over again.

Professor Severus E. Snape,

Your student, Hermione J. Granger has met all requirements of graduation, and wishes to apprentice you for the remainder of this year, and the following four years to receive the title as Potions Mistress. If you agree to the terms of a standard apprenticeship, please sign on the line below. If you will not accept this student for further studies, please return this letter unsigned.

Albus Dumbledore,

Headmaster

He folded the letter back into it's three quarters, and looked to the nervous student before him. Just as he was about to speak, she began:

"I wasn't sure if an apprenticeship with you would be possible since Professor Sarcassius started teaching potions. But the headmaster assured me that since you are at Master status, I can still commence training."

"Have you talked to Professor Sarcassius as of yet?"

"Well, I saw him in the hall coming back from Madame Pomfrey. I stopped and asked him and he said he'd be delighted to take on an apprentice, and that I may start immediately. Although, he is not a Master so I thought it better to train under you, if that is at all possible, Sir."

"I have taken on one student as an apprentice in all of my years of teaching. He failed miserably. Tell me, Miss Granger, why do you want to pursue a career in potions, and not transfiguration, medical magic, or research?"

"Well Professor, I have already asked Professor McGonagall for an apprenticeship and she replied that I have already mastered the field. I'd rather not be a mediwitch, and Potions suites me just fine, Sir."

"Are you aware of the terms of a traditional apprenticeship?"

"Yes sir."

"Do you know they are unbreakable and strenuous?"

"Yes sir."

"Do you know that I will purposely make this hard for you?"

"Y-Yes Sir."

"Very well."

With that he signed the line at the bottom of the paper, and it glowed a luminescent green, and disappeared.

"You will report here every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and you will report to the edge of the forbidden forest on the alternating days not including Sunday. I will tell you all you will need. You may go."

"Thank you Professor."

"And Miss Granger-"

"Yes Professor?"

"Find it in your best interests not to ask for help from my brother."

With an odd look, she nodded her head and left the office satisfied with her decision to stay at Hogwarts.

A/N: Another chapter done! YAY! I know all of you have questions, don't worry, you will soon understand why Sarcassius is so spiteful.

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