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 eight:

He couldn't quite place the voice of the guttural moaning as he approached his brother's dungeon office, those same offices that used to belong to him. Sarcassius was behind that same door, apparently shagging someone senseless. And for all the world he wished it wasn't Hermione, his brother's fate seeming to be worse than anything as breaking a virgin Gryffindor's proverbial "cherry". He listened, somewhere between shadow and crawlspace, as what sounded like a desk being repeatedly banged against the wall. The "Oh Oh's coming from the young woman receiving the repeated thrusts was deep, and throaty, raw- exotic. In his state of panic he couldn't really place the voice, only knowing for sure it was one of his students. He didn't have the contract with him, so he did not know if he'd already lost the bet, only three days after it begun. Soon enough, the moaning stopped, and Severus' determined ears heard the panting that soon followed.

Severus stood in the corridor, waiting for the mysterious student to leave the dungeon, trying his best not to lunge out at his brother. She kissed him goodbye, pulled her hood up, and quickly scurried toward the stairs. After he footsteps had long faded into the halls, Severus went to the office door, and right up to his brother's desk.

"So... who was she, Sarcassius?"

"A good shag I might say, why?"

"In which house?"

"I believe she is in a house of her own."

"Sarcassius..."

"Fine, fine brother, don't go and get angry, it was Miss Parkinson."

"Really? Were you aware she is underage?"

"Quite the contrary Sev, she is quite older than what she seems, behind the makeup that she sweats off is a young piece of girl, but I know her age."

"There are laws against teacher student relationships."

"What we have is an agreement. Now enough about me what were you here for?"

"I was here to tell you that Dumbledore wants to see us in his office in exactly. . . two minutes."

"Very well. Lets go."

They walked somewhat hurriedly to the headmaster's office, Severus whispering the silly password as they approached the gargoyle. The headmaster did not welcome them with lemon drops and candy sweets, his eyes did not twinkle and he did not smile. They sat silently, Severus more afraid of the headmaster at that moment than he had been at anything else in his unfortunate life.

"It has come to my attention, gentlemen, that there is a small bet between the two of you, am I correct?"

"I don't know what you are talking about Headmaster."

"Please, don't lie Sarcassius. It is very unpleasant. Severus?"

"Yes headmaster, we do."

"Minerva has brought it to my attention that the two of you may be rendezvousing with one of my students."

"I believe that is where you are wrong headmaster, it is one of your former students."

"And who might this student be?"

There was only silence.

"Well!"

"Hermione Granger." They said simultaneously.

"I see."

They sat in silence for minutes that seemed like hours until finally, Dumbledore stood.

"I cannot break a magically binded contract, and this one, I understand is such?"

They shook their heads.

"Well I cannot stop you from playing your little games."

They looked to each other, then back to the headmaster.

"However, this is means of dismissal for you both."

"Headmaster, I will forfeit from this bet if my job is in danger because of it."

"Severus there is no need. I cannot do anything to stop you from persuing Hermione. I cannot stop either of you. Nor can I fire you both, due to the shortage of teaching staff available to Hogwarts. But what I can do is tell Miss Granger the means of your intentions. You are dismissed."

Without argument, they stood. They walked to the door, shoulder to shoulder, and walked down the staircase and began conversing.

"Honestly Severus, Minerva?"

"Who said I went to her?"

"Oh come on. Leave it to you to talk about an almost illegal situation to the queen of order and fairness."

"Don't be mad because you will not win this bet."

"Who said I won't win Sev?"

"Don't call me that."

"Fine. But the bet is still hard. I always loved challenges. Remember the old days Sev? It was challenging to fight for mother's approval, or father's affections. A challenge for me anyway, don't you think?"

"Go to Hates Sarcassius."

"I'll see you at dinner Sev."

Meanwhile, in the headmaster's office.

"You told him I told you Albus? Honestly, I thought you of all people can keep a secret."

"Minerva my students come first."

"So who was it then, which student?"

"Former student, apparently Severus wasn't lieing to you when he told you that. It was Hermione."

"WHAT!"

"Now do you agree why I am telling her about the bet?"

"No. I think you should let them have their fun. Be a voyeur to the game Albus. Let her reject them in her own way."

"And if she doesn't?"

"You honestly think Hermione Granger will willingly fall for a Snape?"

"It could happen."

"No it can't."

"Lily Evans."

"That was years ago Albus, besides, Severus came to me for help. To ME of all people."

"True."

He received a slap on the arm

"Well, Albus, I doubt she will like the shallowness associated with Sarcassius."

"Gilderoy Lockheart."

"Vicktor Krum."

"That's quite annoying Albus."

"Well you honestly think I should doubt this Minerva?"

"No. But if she falls for one of them, by a chance in hell, then maybe it would be good for her."

"You think so?"

"Yes. She hasn't really been with many boys Albus. Harry and Ron rarely notice she's there, and she is so immersed in her studies. I worry about her."

"You would trust her in the hands of Sarcassius Snape?"

"Well you hired him Albus."

"True. I can trust him, but surely Severus can't."

"Let them have their fun Albus, then let's rub it in when they cannot win."

"Very well Minerva. Should I tell them I did not tell Miss Granger of their endevours?"

"No, no, it will be more interesting to see the outcome."

"And how do we suppose on seeing their little games?"

"Why Albus, it is said that you have eyes and ears throughout the castle, I am highly disappointed."

"And your methods?"

"Why the paintings, Albus. They hear everything."

"Not in Severus' chambers."

"I'll fix that soon enough."

"You are evil."

"Thank you."

The two teachers snickered amongst themselves as the two brooding professors floors below thought on how to win the bet they had made.

3 days later

"Hermione! Where have you been?"

"I've been working Harry, you know that."

"We know that Mione. We've just missed you."

"Yea. . ."

"How's Snape been treating you?"

"Which one?"

"Huh?"

"Oh nothing Ron, just been busy."

"Well, how's the bat been treating you?"

"Quite alright, actually."

"Good."

"Listen Mione, we want you to come with us."

"Where, Ron?"

"We are going to the chamber to get some basilisck teeth. We need it for a. . . project."

"What kind of project?"

"We'll tell you later."

"Alright. When are we going?"

"Tonight."

"Fine, meet you at the bathroom."

"Okay."

End of chapter eight.

A/N: I'm back! Sorry about the delay. In the next chapter you'll finally get to see the guys actually attempt to fight for Hermione. Hermione gets detention! Snape gets rejected! (Which one you say...mwuahahahahahahaha). And Minerva and Albus have a little fun. From the past: More on why Sarcassius is such a jerk. Stay Tuned for more VtAwM

Btw: Please tell me if this is getting boring. R&R!