Life After Death
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Harry Potter › Het - Male/Female › Snape/Hermione
Rating:
Adult +
Chapters:
6
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4,245
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23
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Chapter One Return of the Prince
Life After Death
Chapter 1
A/N: I have mentioned lately how much I love my reviewers? Well I do. I’m sending you all virtual chocolate chip cookies. And in answer to your questions :
michelline: Thank you dear for being my first reviewer. You really make an old lady feel loved.
Wistful-Stargazer: thanks dear I was a little discouraged when at 33 hits not one reviewed. You’re right though I have been guilty of that train of thought myself.
Sampdoria: No I won’t make them wait that long. Umbridge? Hmm I can work that in for you I think.
Carrie, Snapes Sweetheart, Sureves Epans and necko: Thanks I really appreciate the words of encouragement.
ChaosProphet: Now would our smart spy leave a loose end like that? That’s what Obliviate’s are for. I should have mentioned it you are right. Please quibble away it keeps me on my toes.
When we last left out intrepid heroes………
The rest of the year passed quickly for Severus or Alan as the case may be. He was happy tending his greenhouses and overseeing the brewing of the potions. He even found time to do some experimental potions. During the summer months Minerva would spend a few weeks at the villa and even the Malfoy’s came once they were cleared of all charges. Snape never really pushed for the details on that one. He knew the hell they suffered those last few months.
Minerva did delight in telling the story of the demise of Umbridge. It seems she got the Dementors kiss for even daring to scar the Hero of the Wizarding World. The two had shared a smirk over that one. Severus truly hated that pink nightmare.
Minerva also told him he had been awarded the Order of Merlin First Class. Posthumously, of course. Causing both of them to laugh. She did in all seriousness tell him that he could come out of hiding now. Severus told her he had no desire to do so.
It was in December of the following year that she flooed him to tell him that Hermione and Ron had announced their engagement. “Severus are you going to just do nothing?” she asked.
With a sigh he said, “What would you have me do, appear out of no where and demand she not marry him? I can’t very well come back from the dead now can I? Let me think on it. I’ll floo you in a few days. Please tell me she is still going to Uni. for her Potions Degree.”
“Yes, yes, that is why they waited so long.. They say the wedding isn’t until she graduates next year. Surely you don’t plan to wait that long?” she asked.
“No, I’ll think of something” he said cutting the floo connection after saying goodbye. Severus then spent the rest of the day thinking about how he could reveal himself to Hermione. Unfortunately nothing came to him.
Several days later the Malfoy’s came to visit with Draco’s new wife Nichole. She was a charming French witch and Severus was distracted for two weeks while they visited. And so it continued that for most of January and all of February that business and social life kept him busy.
One day in early March Severus sat on his favorite patio that overlooked the vineyards having breakfast when Minerva made an unexpected appearance. The older witch looked tired and upset as she rushed through the door her robes billowing behind her.
“Severus an incident has happened that I think you can help with.” she said as he held a chair out for her to be seated. He took his seat and poured her a cup of tea while motioning her to continue.
“Recently the ministry decided that since no heir could be found to the Lestrange estates that it would all be sold and the proceeds would go to several charities. Two curse breaker’s were called in to begin cleaning out the vaults in Gringott’s. They got to one of Bella’s jewelry boxes and something went wrong.
There was an explosion and one of them was killed immediately. The other one is not going to make it much longer if we can’t find the curse and reverse it. Severus, Charlie Weasley is dead and Ron is severely injured. Molly is beside herself and Hermione won’t leave Ron’s side. I have called in Lucius Malfoy and yourself because you are the only ones left who knew Bella. Maybe the two of you can work this out.” The look on her face was as close to pleading as he had ever seen. He knew she was fond of all her cubs but the Trio most of all.
“Of course I’ll come. But you might want to prepare everyone for my arrival. I am supposed to be dead.” he cautioned.
“Yes, Severus Alan Snape is dead, but Alan Prince has never been seen in England. I can do some long term glamour charms or minor cosmetic transfiguration and no one will know the difference.” Minerva gave him a smirk worthy of a Slytherin.
“Very well let’s not waste time.” Closing his eyes he waited for her to change his appearance. His nose felt cold and tingly causing him to sneeze. His hair which was past his shoulders suddenly felt less heavy. He didn’t like that feeling, in the last year his hair had been the darker rival of Lucius’ golden locks. For the first time in his life he was quite proud of it.
Opening his eyes he looked at Minerva. She gave a slight gasp and smiled. She had never realized how much he looked like that muggle actor she had seen on one of the “movie nights” Tonks and Ginny were always having. She couldn’t think of his name but he played a Colonel in one called “Sense and Sensibility”.
“Well?” he growled. Smirking again she conjured a mirror and handed it to him. The wizard turned his head this way and that. He was impressed. His hair was now a shorter dark blond and his nose looked as if it had never been broken. His teeth had been magically fixed months ago. He looked like a member of his family but not himself.
“Impressive, thank you. We should be going, time is not on our side.” he said quietly. Standing they both rushed out of the door. Moments later the house elves were gathering a suitcase to send that evening and the floo was just returning to normal behind the retreating pair.
They arrived in the Headmistresses office to find Lucius and Draco already there waiting for them. The foursome lost no time getting to the infirmary. Students and teachers alike stepped aside as the Head Mistress led the infamous Malfoy’s and one very familiar man that no one could quite place through the halls. They could hear several seventh years call hello to Draco who nodded in return.
The infirmary was much the same as it had always been with it’s neat rows of beds. At the far end was one closed off with the usual white curtains. Minerva explained that St. Mungo’s was at a loss as to what else to do for Ron and had agreed that he could be moved here.
Minerva parted the curtain to reveal a very pale Ronald Weasley. Only his distinctive red hair separated his pale skin from blending into the pillow. Poppy Pomfrey could be heard bustling down the isle toward them.
Chapter 1
A/N: I have mentioned lately how much I love my reviewers? Well I do. I’m sending you all virtual chocolate chip cookies. And in answer to your questions :
michelline: Thank you dear for being my first reviewer. You really make an old lady feel loved.
Wistful-Stargazer: thanks dear I was a little discouraged when at 33 hits not one reviewed. You’re right though I have been guilty of that train of thought myself.
Sampdoria: No I won’t make them wait that long. Umbridge? Hmm I can work that in for you I think.
Carrie, Snapes Sweetheart, Sureves Epans and necko: Thanks I really appreciate the words of encouragement.
ChaosProphet: Now would our smart spy leave a loose end like that? That’s what Obliviate’s are for. I should have mentioned it you are right. Please quibble away it keeps me on my toes.
When we last left out intrepid heroes………
The rest of the year passed quickly for Severus or Alan as the case may be. He was happy tending his greenhouses and overseeing the brewing of the potions. He even found time to do some experimental potions. During the summer months Minerva would spend a few weeks at the villa and even the Malfoy’s came once they were cleared of all charges. Snape never really pushed for the details on that one. He knew the hell they suffered those last few months.
Minerva did delight in telling the story of the demise of Umbridge. It seems she got the Dementors kiss for even daring to scar the Hero of the Wizarding World. The two had shared a smirk over that one. Severus truly hated that pink nightmare.
Minerva also told him he had been awarded the Order of Merlin First Class. Posthumously, of course. Causing both of them to laugh. She did in all seriousness tell him that he could come out of hiding now. Severus told her he had no desire to do so.
It was in December of the following year that she flooed him to tell him that Hermione and Ron had announced their engagement. “Severus are you going to just do nothing?” she asked.
With a sigh he said, “What would you have me do, appear out of no where and demand she not marry him? I can’t very well come back from the dead now can I? Let me think on it. I’ll floo you in a few days. Please tell me she is still going to Uni. for her Potions Degree.”
“Yes, yes, that is why they waited so long.. They say the wedding isn’t until she graduates next year. Surely you don’t plan to wait that long?” she asked.
“No, I’ll think of something” he said cutting the floo connection after saying goodbye. Severus then spent the rest of the day thinking about how he could reveal himself to Hermione. Unfortunately nothing came to him.
Several days later the Malfoy’s came to visit with Draco’s new wife Nichole. She was a charming French witch and Severus was distracted for two weeks while they visited. And so it continued that for most of January and all of February that business and social life kept him busy.
One day in early March Severus sat on his favorite patio that overlooked the vineyards having breakfast when Minerva made an unexpected appearance. The older witch looked tired and upset as she rushed through the door her robes billowing behind her.
“Severus an incident has happened that I think you can help with.” she said as he held a chair out for her to be seated. He took his seat and poured her a cup of tea while motioning her to continue.
“Recently the ministry decided that since no heir could be found to the Lestrange estates that it would all be sold and the proceeds would go to several charities. Two curse breaker’s were called in to begin cleaning out the vaults in Gringott’s. They got to one of Bella’s jewelry boxes and something went wrong.
There was an explosion and one of them was killed immediately. The other one is not going to make it much longer if we can’t find the curse and reverse it. Severus, Charlie Weasley is dead and Ron is severely injured. Molly is beside herself and Hermione won’t leave Ron’s side. I have called in Lucius Malfoy and yourself because you are the only ones left who knew Bella. Maybe the two of you can work this out.” The look on her face was as close to pleading as he had ever seen. He knew she was fond of all her cubs but the Trio most of all.
“Of course I’ll come. But you might want to prepare everyone for my arrival. I am supposed to be dead.” he cautioned.
“Yes, Severus Alan Snape is dead, but Alan Prince has never been seen in England. I can do some long term glamour charms or minor cosmetic transfiguration and no one will know the difference.” Minerva gave him a smirk worthy of a Slytherin.
“Very well let’s not waste time.” Closing his eyes he waited for her to change his appearance. His nose felt cold and tingly causing him to sneeze. His hair which was past his shoulders suddenly felt less heavy. He didn’t like that feeling, in the last year his hair had been the darker rival of Lucius’ golden locks. For the first time in his life he was quite proud of it.
Opening his eyes he looked at Minerva. She gave a slight gasp and smiled. She had never realized how much he looked like that muggle actor she had seen on one of the “movie nights” Tonks and Ginny were always having. She couldn’t think of his name but he played a Colonel in one called “Sense and Sensibility”.
“Well?” he growled. Smirking again she conjured a mirror and handed it to him. The wizard turned his head this way and that. He was impressed. His hair was now a shorter dark blond and his nose looked as if it had never been broken. His teeth had been magically fixed months ago. He looked like a member of his family but not himself.
“Impressive, thank you. We should be going, time is not on our side.” he said quietly. Standing they both rushed out of the door. Moments later the house elves were gathering a suitcase to send that evening and the floo was just returning to normal behind the retreating pair.
They arrived in the Headmistresses office to find Lucius and Draco already there waiting for them. The foursome lost no time getting to the infirmary. Students and teachers alike stepped aside as the Head Mistress led the infamous Malfoy’s and one very familiar man that no one could quite place through the halls. They could hear several seventh years call hello to Draco who nodded in return.
The infirmary was much the same as it had always been with it’s neat rows of beds. At the far end was one closed off with the usual white curtains. Minerva explained that St. Mungo’s was at a loss as to what else to do for Ron and had agreed that he could be moved here.
Minerva parted the curtain to reveal a very pale Ronald Weasley. Only his distinctive red hair separated his pale skin from blending into the pillow. Poppy Pomfrey could be heard bustling down the isle toward them.