Necessary Deceptions
By Snapeophile
This is a drabble response to the Dark!Hermione challenge at grangersnape100, an LJ Community
Disclaimer: JKR own all but my ideas.
"Hermione, you must do it. It's the best plan we've got."
"Severus, it's the only plan we've got. I refuse."
"Don't allow Albus to have died in vain."
"That's a low blow, Severus, and you know it. We've just found each other. This past month has been the happiest of my life. I'm unwilling to forfeit that so easily. I'm disappointed you're so . . . willing . . ."
"It's been the best month of my life, too, but there are so many other people to consider. Do it, Hermione. Imperius me and hand me to the Dark Lord."
II.
"And stay to watch him torture you to death? What do you think of me, Severus? And Voldemort will have me participate, as a test of my loyalty."
"Perform whatever he requires of you with diligence, Hermione. And keep your mind clear. If he learns about us, he'll kill you personally."
"I can't, Severus, I'm not strong enough. Or dark enough."
"Albus recruited you to be a double agent, Hermione. He knew your strength. Do what you must. The Dark Lord will be absorbed with my torture; the Order's offensive will be a complete surprise. Potter needs any possible advantage."
III.
"Rise. Approach, Mudblood. The rat says you have an offering?" Voldemort hissed.
"Yes, my Lord. I've brought the traitor. He's under Imperius and obeys me."
"What have you commanded him to do, Mudblood?"
"Unspeakable things, my Lord. For my pleasure."
"Let us view these 'revels' now!"
"I thought your pleasure would take a different form, my Lord. Snape's disloyalties cost you dearly."
"You are correct, Mudblood. I'll enjoy exacting my price from the traitor's hide. But first, your reward—Avada Kedavra!"
"The Mudblood's soul isn't dark enough, Rat. It is light gray due to all the lemon drops she ingested."
