A Hogwart's Tale: Diary of a Snape.

Part Two

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A/N: SS/HG. This is a two-shot spin-off of A Hogwart's Tale: Diaries.

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Snape's Awakening

Severus' body felt heavy.

The weight on his feet was almost painful.

The pressure on his lips was soft and warm.

As he struggled to arrange his thoughts, he could not comprehend where he was. He should be dead since his last thoughts were of Potter watching him die.

Yet, the warmth pressing against his lips began to awaken something inside him. Blinking carefully, his eyes slowly adjusted to the low light in the room. Long, curly hair fell across his cheek.

Sighing into the kiss, Severus' tongue responded to the one searching his mouth. He must be in heaven.

As he watched his wife pull away from him, he tried to speak. His throat exploded into waves of fire. Choosing his words carefully, he quoted, "Thy lips are warm."

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The sound of his voice brought the room to life. Within moments, a Healer appeared before him and Hermione disappeared behind Kingsley Shacklebolt. Severus endured the examination, coming to realize that the weight upon his feet was Hermione's cat, Crookshanks.

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Hours became days as Severus remained in the room. Healer-in-Charge Smethwyck and Hermione were his only visitors, with the exception of the Aurors stationed outside his door.

Hermione would arrive after breakfast and stay through dinner. She told Severus how the Battle of Hogwart's ended as well as her events of the last couple weeks. When he asked of her year traveling with Potter and Weasley, her answers were short and almost pained.

Until she spoke of her dinner with Ginny, Severus wondered what the idiot boys had done to upset her. When he realized it was due to the boys' reaction to their marriage, he was mildly displeased. Though it pleased him to know that Potter had come to accept it, yet it displeased him that Weasley was being a damned fool about it.

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Snape's Interview

Anxious to leave, Severus woke early the day of his release. He ate breakfast quickly before packing. Now able to move unassisted, he began to pace as he waited for his wife. He was ready to return home, but he was wary.

What had Hermione done to Spinner's End? Would he recognize his lifetime home? Would he like it?

And Jasper… What would Jasper think of him? Would he know that he was his father? Would he like him? Worse yet, would Jasper be afraid of him.

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Knock. Knock. The quick knock at his door broke his train of thought. Turning, he observed Minister Kingsley Shacklebolt standing in the open doorway. Trying not to grimace, he ushered the other man in.

Kingsley nodded in his direction before entering, "Thank you, Severus."

Severus merely motioned toward the sitting area, before following Kingsley to it.

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The two men sat silently staring at each other until Kingsley broke the silence. "Severus, it is… nice… to see you alive and well."

Severus grimaced, "Thank you."

Kingsley continued to stare at Severus. Feeling as if he was being mentally measured and judged, Severus cleared his throat, "What would you like to know… Minister?"

Smiling slightly, Kingsley replied, "I see that Hermione has filled you in on recent events."

Severus nodded slightly.

"Well, that will make this easier for us," Kingsley paused before continuing. "Between Hermione's interview and your diary," he ignored Severus' snort, "we have filled in most of the events surrounding the two of you."

Severus raised his eyebrow in question.

"What we need from you is your version of the events leading up to and during the Battle of Hogwarts."

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Severus tried not to scowl at Kingsley. Talking about that day was the last thing he wanted to do. Sneaking a glance at his packed bags, he took a deep breath and began.

"Early in the evening of April 30th, My Lo..." Severus glared at the ceiling as he corrected himself, "Voldemort contacted me. He was very agitated ad instructed me to increase security within and around Hogwarts. He knew that Mr. Potter would be attempting to infiltrate the school.

Once I completed his preparations, I retired to my… the Headmaster's office. As I was updating my," Severus paused to glare at Kingsley. Enunciating precisely, he stated, "My journal. I am not a childish girl."

The corners of Kingsley's mouth twinged as if he was trying not to smile. Severus narrowed his eyes, but continued. "Before I could finish my entry, the Dark Mark on my arm burned. Alecto Carrow had summoned Voldemort, and then he summoned me. She had found Mr. Potter.

I rushed to find the boy, but was intercepted by Minerva. When I asked of the Carrows, she became defensive. I was suspicious of her. She should have been safely in her rooms. Instinct told me either Mr. Potter was with her, or she knew where he was."

Severus sighed and rubbed the bridge of his nose. "As soon as I brought up Mr. Potter, she lashed out at me. I shielded myself, but was forced to flee when Filius and Horace arrived."

Kingsley became visibly interested as he asked, "By flee, do you mean fly?"

Nodding slightly, he replied curtly, "Yes."

The minister's eyebrows rose as he asked, "How?"

Sighing, Severus did not want to take the time to explain. Concisely, he stated, "Voldemort discovered a way to fly without a magical object or vehicle. He then taught me." Before Kingsley could ask more, he cut him off with, "And I would gladly teach you… at another time."

The minister visibly deflated, but nodded in acceptance and sat back.

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Pausing briefly, Severus picked up his story where he left off. "I fled Hogwarts.

Once I was in the Forbidden Forest, I contacted Voldemort and redirected him from the school. He then took up headquarters at the Shrieking Shack while I was to direct the attack from the forest. I was unable to get away.

At some point, Lucius Malfoy appeared before me. Voldemort had summoned me.

When I appeared at the Shrieking Shack, Voldemort was manic. He began talking tirelessly about his new wand. I attempted to redirect his train of thought. I needed to get to Mr. Potter.

Before I could leave, Voldemort ordered my death.

If my memory is correct, as I was… dying, I gave Mr. Potter my memories." Severus stopped talking. He had given Kingsley enough information. Now, he was ready to head home.

Minister Shacklebolt stared at Severus before he nodded. "Thank you."

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Snape's Family

Once the Minister was gone, Severus gathered his bags and checked himself out of St Mungo's.

Over the years, Severus had become immune to the stares and whispering his presence would make. So, as he walked through St Mungo's he ignored the whispers that accompanied his path. Once he exited the lobby, he Disapparated to his home… and family.

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Severus stood on the sidewalk in the shabby suburb of Cokeworth staring at Spinner's End. The house before him vaguely resembled his childhood home. The yard was now clean, with beds of herbs and flowers. The house itself had been repainted and repaired.

Smiling, he slowly walked to the front door as he savored the warmth of his front yard. As he reached for the door, it was opened from the inside. Blinking, Severus stared at the small figure before him.

"Daisy?" he croaked.

The small house-elf smiled up at him, "Welcome home, Master."

"Daisy? It is you, isn't it?"

"Yes, Master," the elf beamed.

"I thought Mother had dismissed you… ages ago."

"Yes, Master. But Daisy's family has always served the Prince family. And Daisy will serve you and your family."

Severus blinked back tears, as he entered his home.

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Daisy gathered Severus' bags before her in the entryway. As she reached to touch them all, she looked up at him, "Mistress and Young Master are in the kitchen."

Crack. She Disapparated before him

Before Severus could move, he heard footsteps approaching quickly. Turning towards the kitchen, he saw the most beautiful sight. Hermione stood there holding Jasper on her hip. The smile she wore brightened the room.

Severus found himself standing before her. As his arms encircled the two, Jasper giggled. Looking down at the small boy, he smiled.

Today, his life would begin anew.

Answers to questions/comments:

(1) Sorry for my absence! February sucked emotionally, and then I smashed my fingers in my car door…

(2) I will be starting the final story arc by summer. It is tentatively titled A Hogwart's Tale: TYL. The story will focus on Hermione, Severus and Jasper.

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