Beneath these cold stone walls- A Hermione And Severus Story
Disclaimer- This story Is written using my ideas, and is coherent with none of the Harry Potter books. As it is a good decade after seventh year and the final battle with Voldemort. Sirius Black is alive and has a small bit. As do most of the characters.. I hope you enjoy this.. And upon any copyright infringement I claim absolutely no rights to any of the characters in this story except For a few of my own. J.K. Rowling was the Genius who came up with this story I hope you enjoy.. Princess Nyx
Chapter 1.- The Invite
The early Sunday morning sunshine lit up most of London in the early morning and on a small patio near the London underground It seemed to be shining more brightly than anywhere else. Ms. Hermione Granger was taking advantage of this rare opportunity and was eating her breakfast out of doors. As She cut her slice of cantaloupe delicately a large tawny owl swooped overhead and dropped a letter, and another one mere moments later dropped a newspaper. Ms. Granger seemed undisturbed by this and proceeded to eat while reading the newspaper. She scanned through the entire newspaper reading few articles that caught her interest. When she had finished eating and reading she wiped her hands on her napkin and opened the letter. Her heart sped up when she realized that it was from Hogwarts. Hermione Lost her Composure and ripped the letter open with a shaking hand, not caring if she tore a bit of the letter. When at last Hermione opened her letter and had successfully (for the most part) got the letter out of its envelope. She began reading it, its contents said
Dearest Hermione,
As Headmaster of Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry, International Supreme Mugwump Order of Merlin First Class etc. etc. etc. It is my greatest honour to on the behalf of one Severus Snape to extend and apprenticeship invitation upon you. If you choose to accept your duties will be to help professor Snape with his Class Outlines and Prepare simple potions as the staff requires them, as well as to Assist him in teaching The First through Third years. Please respond with greatest hurry as we should care to have notice by the first of July. We shall be in contact-
Professor Albus Dumbledore
Hermione sat there before realizing that she had to get ready for work. She quickly ran into the house and got ready, and before running out the door she wrote a small note back to Albus saying
Headmaster,
I am sorry that my letter could not be longer, and I am quite grateful to have heard from you, however I am a bit scatterbrained at the moment. I accept the position and I shall be awaiting further instruction from you.
Yours Truly Hermione Granger.
Hermione attached the note to her ebony owls leg and instructed it to take the letter to the Headmaster. Moments later she was out the door and in her car on her way to work.
When Hermione Got home she sensed that something was amiss, not necessarily something bad, but something out of place. She drew her wand out of her sleeve, and called out "Who's there!." in a faltering voice.
She was answered by a voice smooth as silk over steel, and it could be only one person.
"You know Ms. Granger that isn't something you should say unless you really want to know the answer."
Hermione lowered her arm and whispered. "I should've known it would be you Severus"
"Oh really, and why is that?" He questioned with Faux curiosity.
Skipping any nonsense Hermione's practicality took over and she stated icily "Why, simply because the room had a feeling of frigidness, and it felt as if the warmth was sucked away much like it feels to have a dementor in the room."
With fake hurt at Hermione's Barb Severus clutched his heart "well Hermione, it would seem I am here because you have accepted my offer to become apprentice for the potions place at Hogwarts, seeing as I shall be moving on next year, and I figured that this would be faster than owl correspondence. I hope you have no objections because I will not change my mind and you will just have to suffer."
"I have no objections Severus, I would however have liked some warning because my flat here isn't very tired and I also wouldn't have to be so tired from a day of hard work at the muggle bookstore. I hate young children and bookstores.. Together alone they are fine. Together however… just kill me now."
"No I much need an apprentice, and a predessor, and in turn I am in no hurry so if you will oblige I will sleep on your couch tonight.. And then we can discuss this in the morning I am assuming you will be quitting your job… so it shall be of no difference."
"Alright, and now I am going to bed make yourself comfortable on the couch, I apologize I have nowhere else for you to sleep, I do hope it is comfortable for you. Goodnight Severus." Hermione greeted walking to her room and locking the door behind her.
After a night of deep sleep Hermione awoke about an hour and a half later than normal, and to a strange face on her couch. Not that she noticed it at first because it just looked like a mess of black clothing.. She didn't notice It until she sat on it.
"What the hell why on earth did you sit on me?" Severus stated almost calmly after he resumed normal breathing patterns…
"SO sorry Severus, will you excuse me a moment while I call my work and tell them I am quitting?"
"No need Ms. Granger I have already done that.. I explained to your boss how you met and married a rich recluse and are heading off to his private Caribbean island to be his sex slave.. And surprisingly enough she believed it.. You work for some odd people, did you realize this?"
Hermione nodded, and asked "Can we begin now.. So that I can know what is to happen and furthermore be expected of me?"
"Yes, basically you are to come with me now." and as he snapped his fingers all of her Belongings were called forth and packed before there eyes.
"wow…." she gasped under her breath.
"we are ready to go now?"
Hermione nodded and they apparated to hogsmeade and walked the several hundred yards to the gates of the castle and were picked up by horseless carriages.
"Well Im back, I wonder what surprises are held in store for me now…" Hermione muttered to herself.
House elves appeared and took Hermione's things to her quarters the minute they set foot inside the castle, and Hermione looked Confused, but only for a moment because seconds later the dear old headmaster Dumbledore arrived downstairs, and exclaimed.
"My dear Hermione, its so wonderful to have you back- Lemon drop?" Hermione refused but chuckled at his ways… he seemed to look even more youthful in his old age than ever but seemed to be a bit dazed…Albus dismissed Severus and took Hermione up to his office and they began to talk about life, love, philosophy and whatever else came to their minds until Hermione had to leave to use the washroom. Wondering only slightly what on earth had happened to her headmaster. And as he left the Washroom she quickly found Severus and asked him. He explained that after Minerva's Death that he simply snapped, and that he would be retiring after this year, but continuing residency at the school. Hermione nodded. "Thank you Severus, can you show me my rooms now please?"
"Follow me Ms. Granger."
Hermione had to wonder what was wrong with Him, because the night before at her flat in London he had been using her given name. However she had no time to think about it because she had to almost run to keep up with his long strides.
He stopped abruptly at a portrait of a small girl with raven hair that was in a tattered black dress, it had to be one of the more morbid paintings at Hogwarts.
"Choose your password Ms." The portrait said in a sombre voice.
Hermione chuckled as she said "Fluffy." Remembering the old 3-headed dog Hagrid had owned at one point.
The portrait swung open and Hermione gasped at her rooms. Considering that they were in the dungeons they seemed quite warm and cosy, almost how she would have chosen to decorate herself. As she stepped in she seemed to sink into the lush shag carpeting in a warm taupe. There was a large fireplace in the centre of the room, and it was crackling merrily.
"I'll let you settle in the Ms. Granger, I hope that you enjoy the decorations that I picked out for you," and with no time for Hermione to respond He was gone and the portrait hole was closed.
He has decorated this quite well.. For the portrayal that he displays of himself. Hermione couldn't help but to think to herself. She walked through the sitting room, and ran her hand over the light brown suede couch, it was so soft like melted chocolate. Hermione looked at the bookcases and they contained all of her books put in alphabetical order, no doubt by the instruction of Severus. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Hemmingway and several other muggle and magical books. The lighting in this room was soft and was mainly from the fireplace, though there were a few small candles emitting a soft orange light. In the next room, her bedroom there was a large 4 poster bed with a deep crimson velvet covering, and chocolate brown pillows. Sitting on the bed Hermione bounced a few times it was nice and soft. Hermione walked into her bathroom and gasped, there was marble everywhere. Her shower was like a waterfall cascading over the edge. There was a large Jacuzzi tub, the towels were all chocolate brown (Severus must really know her love of chocolate) sitting on the toilet seat were 2 things, one a large bar of chocolate from
Honeydukes, and a book, Moste Potente Potions. Hermione smiled and unwrapped the chocolate bar and started eating it… she wasn't spoiling her dinner at all. Though somewhere deep inside her mind she wondered why Severus had done all of this for her, with no persuasion from the Headmaster.
Alright I hope that's better I made it longer I suck at correcting stuff so Churchie you can help me proof it email me at I'll talk to y'all later hope you like it… need ideas I screwed up my story line already ( Dumbledore wasn't supposed to be insane) lol so we'll see how it goes. Ttyl8er Princess Nyx