Disclaimer: The plot bunny was in my room, and it's not my fault JKR took the characters first!
Dr. Huff-Puff: Thanks once again for the disclaimers, I'm probably going to use the last two you gave me next. You have so many questions! Sev wakes in bed because obviously Hermione brought him to Dumbledore and he, knowing what had really happened with the Dark Mark,just told her he needed rest. And surely he couldn't take him to Madam Pomphrey because she would need to know what's wrong with him and then she would know it was Severus. Don't worry, you'll see when others find out about Sev and his "condition." Yes, Sirius, to tell you the truth, came to me at the last minute. I had originally planned a brand new character/professor, but I wanted to bring Sirius back for all the funny moments that could happen between him and Sev. No Sev doesn't truly look like himself and in this chapter you'll find out why there's no need to recognize him. Thanks for the support and on acciofirebolt too.
Sexy Severus: I'd love to read your story, just tell me when its coming out.
HyperTruthe: I have questions of my own. I hope I can answer all your questions at the tribute intereview at end of this story.
Portkeys Miss-Mione: I never really thought if I would make it an OCC or not. To tell you the truth, I just found out what OCC meant after I had already gotten to far into the story. Oh well, I think he can kind of be both as he is trying to change his attitude. But you will see the old overgrown bat again, I assure but he might not be exactly the way you suspected.
,00,: Sorry to say, but I didn't really like your comment in you review. I thought it was quite hurtful and unjust, so therefore I have removed your review from my story's history and ask you to never review or read my story again. Making this comment as an anonymous, I suspected that you decided to flame my story and I do not appreciate it. If you do not like my story, I will ask you not to read it. I have my own reasons for the Rowling twins and the Frenchi coat. I added these for a reason and I do not like that fact that you are making harsh suggestions to my story. I am not sure if you like the story or not, but those comments do hurt. I hope you do not try such a thing on other authors on fan fiction or anywhere and I ask you to please not read my story anymore from this point on if you have such problems with it. I hope you will apologize to the other readers of this story who give me encouragement and belief that my story is wonderful.
To all Readers (IMPORTANT): Sorry to you all. This anonymous reviewer, ",00," has just upset me dearly and I hope that he or she will stay away from my story. I do have reason for the twins and the Frenchi coat I felt I had to explain. I hope this person doesn't make such harsh comments to any of your stories and I apologize if he or she has done so. I have already taken the liberty of removing this person's review, but it doesn't work. I have never had to ask someone to never read or review my story again, but that was truly hurtful and I wanted the address this person before he or she hurt any of our spirits.
IMPORTANT AS WELL: OH MY GOD! I DIDN'T REALIZE THAT I ACCIDENTLY SPELLED RON"S LAST NAME WRONG IN THE LAST CHAPTER! IT'S WEASLEY NOT WEASLY. SORRY....WEASLY....LOL! Dude I need a new beta reader (coughs), and Lalaine and C.D. if you are reading this, I'm serious.
IMPORTANT TOO: I SAID IN THE LAST CHAPTER THAT SEV WAS 37, BUT LOOKING BACK I REALIZE THAT I MADE THE CLERK SAY THAT HE WAS 38. SORRY! I'M MAKING HIM 37 INSTEAD! LET'S JUST SAY THE CLERK GOT IT WRONG. SORRY AGAIN!
I love all my happy reviewers! Sorry, I had to emphasize happy, I still need to cool off and continue writing A.T.S.
A Teenaged Snape?
After the feast was devoured and plates were made clean again, Dumbledore stood up again with his brood smile and the usual twinkling eyes.
"Now that we have had our fill, a little more than needed," he winked over at Ron and Harry, who looked quite satisfied with themselves, "I want to go over rules that I was not able to go over before the feast. As you all know the Forbidden Forest is off limits to all students. There is a list of products that are restricted of use that is posted by Mr. Filch's office. That includes the products produced by Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes." He winked.
The Weasley's Wizard Wheezes had been popular ever since the twin's had been taking ad space in Daily Prophet. It had taken a hefty amount of galleons out of the money that Harry had given them, but it was well worth it. Almost immediately the company went soaring as young wizards and witches wanted to test the new products. With the company being so successful, Mrs. Weasley had even forgiven her two sons and the family actually now had some money lying around for once. Ron, for the first time, actually had a brand new set of robes and a decent broom.
Albus Dumbledore also did not have to mention the corridor that led to Fluffy. Since the Sorcerer's Stone was no longer in existences, Fluffy had been moved only last year by Hagrid, but that's another story. The Mirror of Erised had been moved back to its original spot. The door that had led to Fluffy had been sealed by several wards made by Dumbledore himself, finally I might add.
"Now," said Dumbledore as he clapped his hands together, "could the prefects led their Houses to their dormitories and could the Head Boy and Girl please come with me." The students, being as full as they were, tiredly made their way out of the Great Hall. Sev and Hermione followed Albus to his office. The soon were in front of the gargoyle and with a say of the usual password (Sherbet Lemon), the three found their way into the office.
Albus Dumbledore's office was exactly the way it had always bee. In all his years as Headmaster, it had stayed the same. Even when he had been a regular professor it stayed pretty much the same. So Hermione and Severus knew their way around the office. The two sat themselves in front of the desk.
"Now, its a new year," Dumbledore said as he sat down at his desk, "I want you two to sort out your nightly patrolling schedules and the times are curfew, nine of course, to midnight. The teacher assigned the week should be patrolling too." Dumbledore stood up and moved over to the roaring fire. He just stood there starring at the fire.
"This year we have to keep serious watch and precaution as you know with all this talk of Voldemort coming back, so I want you two to stay alert," he said turning back around to face them. Severus and Hermione nodded in reply.
"Now," said Dumbledore clapping his hands together, "I need to talk to Severus privately, Hermione. Could you return to your dormitories please?" Hermione, getting up, nodded and made her way out of the office.
Severus, as soon as Hermione had shut the door, walked over to one of Albus's bookshelves and took out a thick orange book out. He then walked back to his seat, carrying the book, and sat back down. Sev sighed as he transfigured one of Dumbledore's tea cups into a glass and opened the huge orange book to reveal that the book was hollow and contained instead a bottle of scotch. He poured himself and glass and quickly downed it.
"I do believe you are underage for drinking, Severus," said a voice from behind Severus. Severus turned around to see Professor Dan-I mean Sirius and Lupin at the door. Sirius had that stupid smirk on his face as the two sat down next to him and transfigured more glasses. Dumbledore just watched in amusement, as Sirius snatched the bottle from Severus's clutches and poured Remus and himself some.
"I am 37 and you are too," said Severus, snatching the bottle back and pouring himself another. "Wait, I'm mistaken. You don't act your own age."
"Same too you, kid," Sirius shot back, downing his liquor. Severus frowned and downed another. Remus rolled his eyes and Dumbledore, well, was just being Dumbledore with his usual chuckle.
"I knew it right away with your unique arrogance that it was you," slurred Severus after having downed his third glass of scotch rather quickly.
"Well, looks like old Snivellus can't even take more than three glasses without getting drunk," said Sirius, pouring another glass. "Wait, I mean young Snivelly." Dumbledore laughed once again as he sat himself in front of the three.
"I'm not drunk," slurred Severus slightly, "It's this teenager body that can't take it."
"If you guys are quite down with your childish bickering," said Remus, still nursing his first drink, "then I think Professor Dumbledore called us here for a reason." Severus and Sirius glared at each other once more before turning their attention to a smiling Dumbledore.
"Well, now that that's settle, I want to talk to you two about our current situation. With Voldemort now returning, I want you all to be alert. Severus, you and Hermione, are not allowed to leave Hogwarts ground without someone from the Order with you two," Dumbledore said. Severus was about to protest, when Sirius started snickering, causing him to change it into a glare directed at Sirius.
"Not so fast Sirius," said Dumbledore with a twinkle in his eye, "I think you would be perfect for the job." Sirius immediately stopped snickering and was about to protest, when Severus started snickering, causing Sirius to return to previous glares. Remus rolled his eyes once more.
"So now that that's down with, could you actually tell me who else know's about me?" asked Severus.
"Just the Order, and yes I have just informed Minerva of the shocking news," he said, "not Harry, Ron, Hermione, or the other Weasley children of course."
"Did you have to tell this guy though?" asked Severus, pointing at Sirius who just glared at him. Dumbledore smiled as he nodded.
"And why'd you hire him anyway?" asked Severus.
"Sirius was superb at Potions when he was young and he's the only member of the Order to actually have some real skills in Potions besides Hermione and yourself," said Dumbledore, "An slight appearance alternation was enough to keep him from being detected by the Ministry and a fake wizarding registration was easy enough with the orders connections." He winked.
"Now, time for bed you three."
Light shined through Severus's window, hitting Severus's face waking him up. He could barely get up with his hangover.
"I got to remember not to drink with that guy ever again," thought Severus as he rubbed his head and walked over to his bathroom. After brushing his teeth, a quick shower, and a set of new robes, Severus made his way down to the Great Hall to see that it was nearly empty.
"Must be earlier than I thought," thought Severus, as he sat down at the Gryffindor table and helped himself to some toast and eggs. He was biting through a piece of toast, when he heard footsteps coming behind him.
"Hello," said a girl's voice from behind Severus. He quickly turned around to see on of the most prettiest girl he had ever seen in his life. It was the Rowling girl. Severus nearly chocked on the piece of toast he had been chewing on. He quickly got a drink of water before turning back to her.
"My name's Charlotte Rowling," she said laughing slightly and extending out her hand to shake, "what's your name?" It was several seconds before Severus responded. He was so captivated by her beautiful blue eyes.
"Oh," said Severus snapping out. He was about to shake her hand, when an idea came to him and instead of shaking it, he bowed his head and planted a small kiss on it. "The name is Severus Snape, please to kis-I mean meet you." Charlotte smile a warm glowing smile and before taking off to the Slytherin table, gave him a small wave.
"See you around," she called before planting herself beside her brother, who was happily eating his pancakes. Severus never took his off the beauty, that is until...
"Good morning, Sev," said Hermione, sitting down beside him. She helped herself to some toast and tea. Severus took one last glance at Charlotte before nodding his good morning to Hermione. In no time at all, the two were joined by Harry, Ron, and the rest of the students of Hogwarts.
"So what classes do we have today?" asked Ron, patting his full stomach. Hermione just rolled his eyes, as she took out her class schedule.
"Well, first is Double Transfiguration with the Slytherin and then we got lunch. Then after, I got Advanced Arithmancy with Hufflepuff and you guys have Divination with Ravenclaw. We end with Herbology with Slytherin." Upon hearing that they had two classes that afternoon with Slytherin, Ron and Harry groaned. Severus smiled quietly to himself.
"Maybe, I'll get to be partners with Charlotte," said Severus, as he placed with his food, "Wait! What am I thinking? She's a student and twenty years younger than you! But she's not your student and in the wizarding world it doesn't matter about age. And what's wrong with having a little fun this year?" Severus finally at last, instead of playing with his food, put it in his mouth.
After breakfast, the students made their way back to the dorms to get their books for their first class period. Severus tiredly got his books and sat down in the classroom before any of the other students even arrived. Professor McGonagall looked up from the book she was reading.
"Ah Severus, now let's see if you transfigure is still up to date like it was so many years ago," she said, getting up and book her book down back on her desk.
"I believe it still is, Minerva," said Severus, as he got up from his desk and transformed himself into a Red-Tailed hawk (Sorry couldn't think of another bird besides a raven, but it's not as noble as a hawk or falcon).
Severus Snape had been an unregistered animagus since his early years as a Death Eater. His patronus was a Red-Tailed hawk of course from his animagus form. Having a bird typed animagus form was quite useful for spying actually. He quickly transformed back, hearing student's footsteps, and sat back down.
And there she was, the stunning beauty herself and she was making her way towards Severus. Maybe they could sit together thought Severus. But just when she was only a few desks away, Hermione sat down besides Severus and since they had to sit in pairs of two, Severus didn't get to sit next to Charlotte in Transfiguration.
He sighed in disappointment. He couldn't just tell Hermione to get lost or ditch her that was rude. Charlotte gave him a disappointed look before turning around and seating herself next to a happy Malfoy. He did not notice that Charlotte was not the only disappointed that he already had someone sitting next to him. Several girls changed directions and sat down in seats as close as they could get to Severus, others next to Eric who was paired up with some Slytherin.
Ten minutes into class, Ron and Harry came dashing through the classroom's doors to a waiting Professor McGonagall.
"Mr. Potter, Mr. Weasley, how many years does it take you to remember that classes begin at nine o'clock?" she asked. Ron and Harry apologized and sat themselves in the only available spots, right in front of Malfoy and Charlotte. Actually, Harry and Ron seemed quite happy sitting in front of Charlotte, even if she was paired with Malfoy. They gave Hermione and Sev a quick wave, before sitting down.
Class went by fast, and Severus soon found that it was lunch time. He wasn't too hungry, so he decided to make his way down to the lake to get a start on his homework. Actually his homework was fairly easy all review to him of course. He parked himself under a tree and began his homework. Ten minutes later he finished and just sat their watching the lake and the sky as clouds flew by. The wind was cool and blew Severus's hair to one side. He closed his eyes and was about to drift off when...
"Hey Sev," said Hermione, as she sat next to Severus with her books and a tray full of food. He rubbed his eyes as he sat himself up against the tree. "I thought you might want to have a little picnic as we did our homework."
"I've already finished," said Severus, as he picked a turkey sandwich from the pipe of assorted foods. Hermione looked absolutely shocked.
"You've already finished?" asked Hermione. Sev nodded before taking a bite into his turkey sandwich. "Well, okay then, you just eat while I finish this up." He nodded once more and helped himself to some pumpkin juice. It was nearly ten minutes, before Severus, holding another turkey sandwich, looked over Hermione's shoulder to look at her essay. Hermione could feel the warmth of his body in the cool air behind her and could feel his breaths of air on her neck as she looked over her shoulder. It gave her goose bumps.
"You're relying to much on the text book and what others think, it's your own theory, just write what you think," said Severus, as he sat back down against the tree and chomped on his sandwich.
"But," said Hermione, looking over at him.
"Don't worry, just trust me," said Severus. Hermione, after much consideration, shut her text book and began to write what she thought and in a few minutes was done. She sighed in relief and sat beside Severus against the tree, sandwich in hand.
"You were right," said Hermione, picking at the crust of her sandwich, "it was an opinion paper. So what are you doing out here anyway?"
"No real reason, just to do my homework I guess. It's peaceful out here, just perfect," he said looking back up at the clouds with his hands behind his head. Hermione nodded and began searching for something in her book bag. A few moments later, she retrieved the Daily Prophet and the Witch Weekly.
"I didn't have time this morning for reading. You in for some light reading?" she asked as she offered him the Daily Prophet. He took and began to search for interesting headlines. Hermione opened her Witch Weekly and began reading and eating at the same time. The two just read in silence, until Severus snorted slightly.
"What's up," asked Hermione, still flipping through the pages of her Witch Weekly and taking a bite of her sandwich.
"Fudge is on again ab-"
"Oh my god!" exclaimed Hermione interrupting Severus. He looked over at her magazine and says exactly why she was so shocked.
"This year's most eligible bachelor of Witch Weekly is," read Hermione out loud, "Severus Snape." She nearly put down her sandwich and sat up. She continued reading.
"Severus Alexander Snape is everything a women, witch or Muggle, could ask for. He's rich, famous, intelligent, and artistic! The bachelor is heir to the Snape family's Lordship and fortune. Son to late Lord Octavious Snape and blood related to the King, Severus will receive the family fortunate of over 12.8 billion galleons and 792 million galleons from real estate, such as the castle at Serpentina with 12 square miles of land alone, from his mother when she passes."
"Wow," said Hermione, glancing up at Severus who glanced up back at her. She continued reading.
"This rich man has not only, but wit and talent. With the ability of being able to speak 10 languages and 4 instruments (guitar, piano, cello, and violin), Severus is also the Potion Masters at Hogwarts, School of Witch Craft and Wizardry. He currently has the title of youngest person to ever receive the title. He received the title of Potions Masters at the age of 30, finishing the 25 years of education for the degree in 11. Severus loves to paint, draw, sculpt, and even has the rare talent of Pectus statuarius. At age of only 37, Severus Snape has already accomplished many things, can he accomplish a relationship?"
After she had finished reading, the two just sat in silence. Neither actually knew why they were in silence. Suddenly, Sev started chuckling and Hermione started as well, and soon they were both laughing there head's off.
"I can't...believe... they would actually... put Professor Snape... at No. 1!" she exclaimed between hiccupping laughs. It was a good several minutes before the laughing finally ended gradually.
"Wait, let me see that," said Severus, as Hermione handed him to article. His eyes scanned the page.
"Mum's work, probably," mumbled Severus to himself absent mindedly.
"Excuse me?" asked Hermione over hearing him. Snape looked up from the magazine in confusion.
"Oh…" said Severus scanning his mind for an excuse, "I said it must be the work of Uncle Severus's mother. I call her mum, short for grandma. She's been trying to get him to get married and produce an heir for ages." He looked back down at the magazine pleased with his quick thinking. This of course was true that his mother had been wanting him to get married, but the truth had been tweaked a bit.
"Oh," said Hermione.
"Dear god! That doesn't even look like me!" exclaimed Severus at something in Witch Weekly. Hermione looked over at what he was looking at. The magazine not only included a article on Professor Snape, but a photo as well. Except the photo didn't look like him at all.
He was...
Hey! Sorry this chapters short! Thanks for all the reviews! I passed a hundred! I've never done that before! Please R&R and read the important stuff above. Happy Thanksgiving! Yeah! I think I might put up a chapter on my 14th birthday next week! Just to tell you this one's self-beta'd so don't mind the mistakes, I just wanted to get you this as soon as possible. Happy holidays and Happy Birthday to me!