That Which Must be Done
By Snapeophile
This is a drabble response to the Dark!Hermione challenge at grangersnape100, an LJ Community
Disclaimer: JKR own all but my ideas.
"Potter, even you must realize the implications."
"Snape! She's my best friend—"
"And my lover. But the Order is in danger."
"Are you willing to sacrifice Hermione for the Order?"
"It seems we have no alternative."
"Damn you! Think of something!"
"Don't you think I've tried to save her, you miserable, whingeing bastard? She's the only woman besides my mother who could stand me."
"But—she's—."
"—so good, I know. Truly good at what she's done. Convinced 'the Chosen One' and a ruthless spy of her false loyalty. All the while passing secrets to the Dark Lord."
II.
"I can't do it. You need to. You're hard enough. Merlin knows what kinds of things you've done . . ."
"A vote of confidence from Harry Potter. How touching."
"You insufferable bastard. You know I couldn't ever hurt her."
"But I could? Of course—Snape the Death Eater: soulless, heartless, remorseless. You really are a mindless idiot."
"Then you'll do it? When?"
"Tonight."
"Darling!"
"Hermione, dearest."
"I've missed you. I think about you every night."
"And I think about you day and night. Where've you been, Hermione?"
"Severus! I've been at the Arithmancy conference. Why?"
"Nothing, dearest. Drink up."
