Falling into the mists of time... By singing_angel2009
Chapter 4:
Disclaimer: None of these characters belong to me, only to the wonderful J.!
For the first time in his life, Professor Severus Snape was speechless. He? He was chosen by the Queen as a suitable husband for her daughter? They don't know him very well, do they?
"I'm sorry Your Majesty, but I'm afraid I must decline your daughter's hand in marriage." Snape said.
Both of the Queen's eyebrows went up into her hairline. "May I ask why, good sir? She asked the Potions Professor.
"Of course, madam. I am not a good man; I have been with the Death Eaters for many years and have done many evil and bad things during that time. I feel that your daughter deserves someone who hasn't done any of those things." Answered Snape.
"Well that is strange because Hermione has said nothing but good things about you to me. She has called you a hero for your spying against you-know-who for many years. Even though you have acted viciously towards her and her classmates, she believes that was for a good reason, therefore, I deem you worthy. Severus Snape, will you accept my daughter's hand in marriage?" The Queen stood there, patiently waiting the man's answer.
Severus just sat there, shell-shocked. Shit, what shall he do? Ok, he does have an attraction towards Hermione, but is it enough for he to marry her? Finally Severus has an answer.
"Yes Your Majesty, I will be honoured to marry the Princess."
Hermione sat there, she couldn't believe it. Professor Snape has just agreed to marry her! Suddenly she stood up, startling the other adults around her.
"Please excuse me, I need to use the bathroom." And with that, Hermione fled the room.
Hermione crashed into the bathroom and ran straight to the nearest cubicle. Sitting on the toilet, Hermione tried to gather her thoughts on the matter.
"Ok, if I marry Professor Snape, ok it won't be a marriage in love but it'll be a marriage all the same. But if I married say, Lucius Malfoy, THAT'LL be a marriage made in hell! He'll probably give me to the Dark Lord on a silver platter! You know what? Sod it, I've made up my mind..." and Hermione left the bathroom to go back to Dumbledore's office.
As Hermione entered the office, both men stood up. Hermione waved them both back down and sat down herself as she looked at Severus.
"Ok, I've been thinking. I've decided to accept your proposal, but there are certain conditions I'll like to set first." Hermione looked at her mother, "Mum, I want to come out as who I really am."
Queen Rachel gave a squeak of delight, "Oh Hermione! I'm so glad! I've been waiting for this day! Yes, yes, we can do that, when?"
"In one week from now, on our Wedding Day." Hermione turned to Severus, "Severus, I want to marry you in one week, is that ok?"
Severus smiled at the Princess, "That would be ideal, my dear. I'll tell you what, how about you and your mother make the arrangements and I'll see my lawyer about adding you to my will and deeds to my Manor? Yes, I will be living with you at the Palace, but we'll keep the Manor as a getaway for the both of us."
Hermione smiled, yes that did sound ideal. A getaway for the both of them to go to if things did get bad. Then Dumbledore interrupted Hermione's musings.
"I'm sorry to interrupt Your Highness, but I would like to offer my services as officiator to preside over the ceremony."
Hermione smiled, "Yes Headmaster, we would like that very much. Thank you." Hermione stood up with her Mother and walked to the door. "I'm sorry, but I must leave now. We have a lot of things to do before the wedding and not a lot of time. Severus?" Hermione turned to Severus, "Please come to the Palace whenever you can to discuss the wedding."
Severus gave the Queen and Princess a small bow, "Of course Princess, of course, shall we say at the weekend?"
"Yes Severus, I'll shall see you at the weekend then. Goodbye Severus, Headmaster." And Hermione and the Queen went through the Floo to Geneva Palace.
Wooo! A wedding! Yay! What kind shall I do? Email me on Kelly_.uk for ideas!
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