Misjudged

Misjudged

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Summary: Everything starts the last week of Hermione’s 7th year. Both she and Snape find out they have both misjudged each other. As the war draws to a close will romance blossom? Or will their pasts interfere? R/R

Chapter 11- Founder’s Week

Hermione awoke in the dawning hours of a beautiful Monday morning. She looked over and smiled at her fiancée who was still sound asleep. She quietly climbed out of bed and headed for the shower. As she stood in the shower she admired her ring.

‘Wow! I can’t believe that Severus and I are getting married. But when?’ Hermione thought.

She finished her shower, dried off, got dressed and left the bathroom. She poked her head into the bedroom and saw that Severus was still sound asleep. She smiled at the sight of him sleeping peacefully.

She walked into the sitting room, grabbed a book and began reading. An hour later Severus began waking up. He sat up and noticed Hermione was missing. He figured she got up early. He stretched and got to his feet. He headed for the bathroom to get ready for the day.

Hermione smiled as she heard the shower start up. She marked her place and put it away. She flooed the kitchens and ordered breakfast. The breakfast arrived and a few seconds later Severus emerged wearing muggle blue jeans, a bit form fitting in all the right places, a navy blue polo shirt, a pair of brown Dr. Martins and his hair pulled into a low tight pony tail.

“Morning.” she greeted.

“Good morning.” he said.

The two sat down and began eating breakfast. It was the first morning of the Founder’s Days celebrations. Alumni from Hogwarts was going to be arriving throughout the day and there was going to be a feast that night to kick off the celebration. Halfway through breakfast an owl arrived with a letter for Hermione. Hermione took the letter and read it.

“Who’s it from Hermione?” Severus asked.

“It’s from Arthur. They’ve had Ron’s trial.” Hermione answered.

“What does it say?” he asked.

“He’s been found guilty. He’s spending 10 years in Azkaban.” she answered quietly.

They had received word that Ron had been captured and was going to trial. They also told Hermione that she wouldn’t be need there, only her pensive. Hermione was grateful for this. They had been waiting for word on the outcome of the trial.

Severus got up and moved to Hermione and hugged her tightly. Hermione returned the hug. Finally, things seemed to be going in their favor.

They finished breakfast and went to help the other staff prepare for the guests to arrive. All through the day alumni showed up. That night at the feast there was a surprise.

“Welcome, welcome. Today begins the celebration of Hogwarts 1,000th anniversary. As a special treat, the gods and goddesses have allowed the founders to return to life for the duration of the celebration. So without further ado, may I present, Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw and Salazar Slytherin.” Albus announced.

The doors to the Great Hall opened and in walked the four founders. Everyone rose to their feet and bowed as they walked through the hall to the table that had been set for them near Hermione, Severus, Sirius, Sybil, Remus, Tonks, Draco and Hannah. The table next to them was where the Weasleys were. Arthur, Molly, Percy, Charlie, Bill, Fred, George, Harry and his girlfriend, Sally-Anne Perks who was a Ravenclaw.

As dinner arrived Draco snorted into his goblet as he tried to hold in his laughter as he watched Salazar pile his plate full of food. Severus placed a hand over his eyes and shook his head as he watched the founder of his house acting like a half starved pig.

“Hey Salazar.” Fred called.

“What do you want Weasley?” Salazar answered.

“Has anyone ever beat our record for pulling pranks in the corridor your portrait hangs in?” George asked.

“No. No one has come close. As a matter of fact, I’ve spoken with the other portraits and the ghosts and no one has matched you in pranks throughout the whole school. I doubt anyone will except for your children. And Merlin help us when that day comes.” Salazar replied.

Dinner was a lively event. The founders moved around and spoke to different alumni. After dessert Severus and Hermione decided to turn in for the evening. As they headed out of the hall they ran into Salazar.

“Hello my boy.” Salazar greeted Severus.

“Hello Salazar.” Severus said.

“Mind if we go to your chambers and talk? It’s been a while since you and I have had a good conversation.” Salazar asked.

“That’s where we were going. Come on.” Severus answered.

As they walked to dungeons Hermione watched Salazar carefully. They finally reached their chambers, Severus ordered some tea and they sat around the room. Salazar sat in the arm chair while Hermione and Severus sat side-by-side on the couch.

“I make you nervous don’t I Hermione?” Salazar asked.

“Yes. As a matter of fact you do. Even though I found your journals in the library and read about what the Chamber of Secrets really was, I can’t help but wonder if some of the things that are said about you are true. I mean you have all these portraits around the castle and have never once tried to rebut anything that has been said about you.” Hermione answered.

“Ahh. There is a good reason my dear. If I tried to rebut anything that was said, I would have run the risk of harm coming to my heir. I couldn’t risk that. And before you ask, yes there are two heirs to the Slytherin line. One is mine and the other was that of my older brother Sebastian.” Salazar said.

“So, Voldemort was the heir of your brother?” she asked.

“That’s right. My heir has been safely hidden. Only the other founders, Albus and my heir himself knows who it is. And now, it’s time for you to find out.” Salazar answered.

“Who is it?” Hermione asked.

“It’s me.” Severus answered.

Hermione stared at Severus in surprise. Severus simply smiled as he saw her reaction.

“If Voldemort ever knew, he would have killed me the first chance he got. Albus was my secret keeper for the information. And now that Voldemort is dead, the only threat to that information is my father.” Severus said.

“But isn’t it your father’s line that comes from Salazar?” she asked.

“No, my mother is. My father would have loved to have used me to overtake Voldemort and become the new Dark Lord himself. That’s why it was kept secret.” Severus answered.

The three talked a while longer then Salazar took his leave for the night Hermione and Severus turned in shortly after he left. The week flew by. Filtch found himself with a headache all week. Between trying to catch Fred George and Salazar pulling pranks and cleaning up after them, his head had felt like it was about to explode.

Soon it was Friday. Everyone was looking foreword to the Quidditch game. The first game was going to be Hufflepuff versus Ravenclaw then Slytherin versus Gryffindor. Hermione was looking foreword to the game for another reason. Severus was taking up his former position as a chaser.

The Slytherins returning for the team were Draco as seeker, Marcus Flint as a chaser, Severus, Millicent Boulstrod as a beater, Balise Zambini as the beater, Adrian Pucey as a chaser, and Miles Bletchley as the keeper. And the Gryffindors were Harry as the seeker, Oliver Wood as the Keeper, Fred and George as the beaters and Bill, Charlie and Angelina Johnson as chasers.

“WELCOME EVERYONE TO THE ALUMNI QUIDDITCH MATCH. FIRST UP WILL BE RAVENCLAW VERSUS HUFFLEPUFF.” Lee Jordon announced.

The crowd cheered as both teams made their way onto the field. The two captains Roger Davis and Hannah Abbott shook hands. Madame Hooch blew her whistle and the game was on. Jordon continued to commentate as usual.

“AND THEY’RE OFF. ABBOTT IN POSSESSION OF THE QUAFFLE. I HEARD SHE COULD REALLY MOVE IN SCHOOL. AND NOW IT SEEMS SHE’S DOING SOME MOVING WITH SLYTHERIN SEEKER, DRACO MALFOY.” Jordon said.

“Shut your fucking mouth before I shut it for you!” Draco yelled.

It was now an hour into the game and the score was Hufflepuff 50 and Ravenclaw 50. Apparently the snitch had decided to hide. Both teams seekers were searching with no luck. Even the crowd was looking for it to find it and toss it out to the players.

Meanwhile, in the teachers box, Salazar and Godric were explaining why there was such a dislike between the two houses of Gryffindor and Slytherin.

“You see Harry, Godric here was pissed because I called of my engagement to his sister and married Rowena. Ever since then there has been a huge dislike between the two houses.” Salazar said.

“You broke Briseis’s heart!” Godric yelled.

“It’s not my fault I’m such a ladies man.” Salazar shrugged.

Rowena reached over and slapped her husband upside the head. Everyone laughed at the look on Salazar’s face.

“So, what was up with the Basilisk in the Chamber of Secrets?” Draco asked.

“It wasn’t my fault. That wasn’t my doing. That was all Tom Riddle. The Chamber of Secrets was my person love nest. It wasn’t until Tom Riddle showed up that it was turned into a death chamber.” Salazar answered.

“That was the main reason he was kicked out of the school.” Godric added.

“What do you mean?” Harry asked.

“I was kicked out because I had several torte affairs with any 7th year female student who came to me. I didn’t give a damn about if they were pure-blood, half-blood or muggle born. If they came to me willingly for a boost in their grade or just looking for a good time, I delivered. I never forced myself on them, it was strictly consensual. Although some people after I died made it out like I forced those girl to have sex with me, but that was bullshit.” Salazar answered.

“I may have been a womanizer, but I wasn’t a rapist.” Salazar added.

After that explanation, they returned their attention to the game, while talking amongst themselves. While they were Severus pulled Salazar to the side.

“I need you to make sure that Hermione is looking toward the east end of the field. Give me about five minutes.” Severus said.

“Why? What are you doing?” Salazar asked.

“Just a little something to get her in the mood for later this afternoon.” Severus said with a wicked grin.

Salazar nodded in understanding and returned to his seat behind Hermione. While they watched the rather dull game Salazar kept glancing to the east end to see if Severus was ready. Five minutes later he saw Severus wave letting him know he was ready.

“Hey Hermione, look at the field.” Salazar said pointing toward Severus.

Hermione looked down and saw a naked figure wearing a mask streaking across the field. Most of the crowd noticed nothing. Hermione squinted at the figure trying to see who it was. At the same moment Jordon noticed as well.

“LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, IT SEEMS THE GAME HAS GOTTEN BOOSTED UP A NOTCH. WE HAVE AN UNIDENTIFIED STREAKER ON THE FIELD!” Jordon yelled.

Hermione , who was sitting behind Jordon, grabbed a pair of binoculars and zeroed in on the figure.

“HEY! KNOW THAT ASS! AND I’M THE ONLY ONE WHO’S SUPPOSE TO SEE IT!” Hermione yelled, her voice echoing through the stands.

“I THINK I’M GOING TO BE SICK!” Jordon screamed.

Just as Jordon leaned over to throw up a second figure joined Severus on the field.

“IT SEEMS LADIES AND GENTLEMEN WE HAVE A SECOND STREAKER JOINING OUR DEAR PROFESSOR SNAPE. IT IS NONE OTHER THAN THE FOUNDER OF SLYTHERIN SALAZAR HIMSELF. AND AS LEE JORDON SAID EARLIER THIS GAME HAS DEFINITELY BEEN BOOSTED UP. GO SEVERUS! GO SALAZAR! RUN THAT FIELD LIKE THOSE DRUNKEN MUGGLES AT THE WORLD SOCCER CUP!” Draco said through his laughter.

Ten minutes later Severus and Salazar returned to their seats. Everyone in the teachers box were laughing and commended them for their guts to streak across their field and adding some excitement to the dull game. Draco continued to commentate the game since Jordon had passed out.

“FINALLY! HUFFLEPUFF WINS! NOW YOU LOSERS GET OFF THE FIELD SO WE GRYFFINDORS AND SLYTHERINS CAN SHOW YOU HOW QUIDDITCH IS SUPPOSE TO BE PLAYED. AND YOU HANNAH, GET THAT SEXY ASS MOVING! I WANT TO SEE IT!” Draco said.

As the players left the field Hannah flew passed the teachers box and flipped Draco off.

“SURE BABY, MEET ME IN MY ROOM LATER.” Draco said.

Hermione gave Severus a kiss full of promises for when the game ended as he made his was out of the box and down to the field. Hermione had always loved how he looked in his Quidditch uniform. Now she would get to see first hand how good he looked and how good he claimed to be at Quidditch.

“SINCE THIS IS BETWEEN OUR HOUSE, I BELIEVE YOU AND I SHOULD COMMENTATE. WHAT DO YOU SAY SALAZAR?” Godric asked as he and Salazar took over.

“I AGREE. THE TWO CAPTAINS FLINT AND WOOD SHAKE HANDS AND THEY’RE OFF. JOHNSON IN POSSESSION. I MUST SAY THE TWO WOMEN ON THE TEAMS LOOKED MIGHTY SEXY IN THOSE UNIFORMS. WHY DID WE HAVE TO BE SUCH ASS HOLES IN OUR DAY AND NOT ALLOW WOMEN TO PLAY?” Salazar said.

“I DON’T KNOW. NOW JOHNSON PASSES TO BILL-OH NO INTERCEPTED BY SNAPE.” Godric said.

“THAT’S MY BOY. HE SURE KNOWS HOW TO KICK ASS AND TAKE NAMES LATER IN QUIDDITCH. HE SPEEDS TOWARD WOOD, DODGES A BLUDGER SENT HIS WAY BY FRED AND DODGES ANOTHER ONE SENT BY GEORGE. HE SHOOTS AND SCORES! SLYTHERIN LEADS 10-0!” Salazar yelled.

The game continued for an hour. Both teams seemed to be matching each other point for point. At the moment the score was 40 Gryffindor and Slytherin 30. Draco and Harry had both spotted the snitch several times, but the winged ball evaded them every time.

“AND THERE GOES THE SNITCH FOLLOWED CLOSELY BY HARRY AND DRACO! AND THERE GOES SNAPE ONCE MORE IN POSSESSION OF THE QUAFFLE!” Godric yelled.

“SNAPE SCORES!” Salazar yelled.

“AND HARRY AND DRACO BOTH HAVE THE SNITCH! IT’S A TIE! GRYFFINDOR WITH A SCORE OF 190 AND SLYTHERIN WITH A SCORE OF 190!” Godric yelled as Harry and Draco both held up a wing of the golden snitch.

“GRYFFINDOR AND SLYTHERIN WIN!” Godric and Salazar yelled.

The rest of the afternoon was spent with everyone enjoying the gorgeous day or in Severus and Hermione, Draco and Hannah and Salazar and Rowena’s case, enjoying each other. That night a feast was held to end the celebration.

“Tonight is the end of the festivities. After dessert there will be a raffle. The prizes will be announced as the winners are drawn. Now enjoy this wonderful meal.” Albus said.

Everyone began talking about how much fun the celebration had been. Hermione had finally gotten used to Salazar and would miss him when he left.

“Don’t worry, you can come and see me in any pf my portraits anytime you like.” Salazar said with a smile.

Dinner ended and so did dessert. It was now time for the raffle.

“The drawing will be begin. And now the third place prize goes to Draco Malfoy. He wins a lunch for two at the new pizza parlor in Diagon Alley, The Enchanted Pizza.” Albus announced.

Everyone clapped and cheered as Draco walked up and claimed his prize. This time Minerva drew out the next winner.

“And second place goes to Sirius Black. He wins dinner for two at The Crystal Ball Room in London.” Minerva announced.

Sirius grinned as he collected his certificate.

“And now the winner of the grand prize. Severus Snape! He wins a weekend getaway for two to Paris!” Albus announced happily.

“IT’S RIGGED! IT’S RIGGED! SEVERUS ENTERED MORE THAN ONCE! IT’S RIGGED DAMNIT! I DESERVE THE GRAND PRIZE! I’M NICER THAN THE GREAT BLACK BAT OF THE DUNGEONS! BESIDES, I DESERVE THE WEEKEND MORE THAN HE DOES. ALL THOSE FRENCH LADIES!” Sirius yelled.

Everyone laughed even harder as Sybil socked him in the eye, grabbed his ankles and drug him out of the Great Hall. The evening concluded with a ball. The guests danced until midnight when the founders bid everyone good night and faded away. Everyone returned to their rooms for a good nights sleep.

T.B.C