Author's Note/ Disclaimer
Hermione/Snape set post-war era. Redemption and the development of a relationship. I own none of the characters. Reviews are lovely! Thanks!
Part One
There is a fine line between student and teacher. A teacher, of course, cannot presume to know everything and refuse to be taught themselves, for it can quite often lead to danger. It is advised, in certain situations, to switch roles and let the student do the teaching.
"Thank you."
It was mumbled quietly, barely audible over the groans of the decaying souls that occupied the other cells.
She had seen to it that he was given clean, proper robes and had signed all the necessary papers. Even though his trial had gone smoothly, they had set his bail high. Former Death Eaters were not so easily released here.
She bought them lunch at a small muggle diner where neither of them would be recognized.
"Do you have someplace to stay?"
He shook his head, sipping at a hot cup of coffee.
"You can stay with me until arrangements are made within the Order. I'm sure Professor McGonagall will soon have you back at Hogwarts. They've reopened, you know."
"If I may ask, where did you get the money?"
"It doesn't matter." She stared out the window, overlooking the street. Several moments passed before either spoke again.
"Why are you doing this Miss Granger?"
"Because I do not believe in the imprisonment of innocent people. I know the real circumstances under which Albus Dumbledore died, Professor, and so do they. But that mark on your arm would suggest otherwise. And that's what they tend to believe."
She watched him almost instinctively touch his forearm, tugging the fabric down over his wrist, completely covering his arm. He couldn't meet her eyes.
"Thank you."