The Seduction of Snape.

Hmmm. I wrote this story a while ago, back with DSL was the norm rather then WiFi. And to be perfectly honest, I'm technically challenged and way too lazy to look up to see how WiFi works...so, they are getting a computer. BUT, now that I think about it...I'm not even being accurate to the time period that this story is being written. They would still be working with a modem and flatscreens didn't even exist back them. So, I'm using the "it's fanfiction and I say so" excuse for any technical inaccuracies. Oh also, all the people who died in JK Rowlings version, didn't...once again because it's my story and I say so. Thanks for all the alerts and reviews! You can't even imagine how much they mean to me!

Some of you have asked, Yes, this was originally posted on fanfiction.net

Snape stared at the beautiful witch before him. His heart had soared momentarily upon hearing she was no longer wasting her time with that dunderhead Weasley, but it dropped again when she said she interested in another. He chastised himself quickly for even thinking he could have a shot with the gorgeous young witch.

Though only 43, in Snape's eyes he was a broken down old man, not worthy of any love or affection from anyone and certainly not from someone like Hermione Granger.

He couldn't say exactly when he had started harboring feeling for Hermione. Much to his chagrin those feelings had started while she was still a student and under his tutelage.

He sighed and allowed himself to momentarily reminisce. Potions class, the opportunity to stand close behind her, glaring over her shoulder, gazing into her cauldron. The heady scent of her hair filling him. A brief touch as he added an ingredient to her brewing potion.

Coming out of his reverie, he realized she was staring at him. Curiosity etched on her face.

"I'm sorry." he rushed to explain, "I was trying to picture the man who has captured the attentions of the lovely Ms. Granger. Do I know him?"

Hermione blushed a deep crimson. "Why yes, Professor. I believe you do."

She was saved from anymore embarrassment by the ringing of her cell phone. "Excuse me Professor." she said as she answered it.

"Hello Harry."

"Yes, quite well actually."

"Yes. He's here." she said, glancing up at Snape, smiling.

"No, I'm sure we'll get on just fine. Oh and Harry? I hope it's alright, but I will need to run DSL for cable and internet to the house."

"Yes," she nodded, "I'll speak to him about it. Love you too, Harry" and she disconnected the call.

"Speak to me about what?" he growled at her in his most threatening "Professor voice."

Unfazed she laughed, "About lowering any wards you may have protecting the house. Just temporarily." she added quickly, looking a his glowering face. "Just long enough for the workman to hook up the cable."

"DSL and Cable." he snorted.

"Well it is necessary for my work, Professor." she explained gently. As the Ministry Muggle liaison it is important for me to keep abreast of current affairs."

He glowered at her. "It isn't Potter is it?"

"Is what?" she asked.

"The one who has captured your interest."

"Gods no." she laughed. "And surely by now you will have realized that Harry Potter is far more interested in the equipment in your trousers then in mine."

Snape flushed and rose from his seat slowly. "20 House points from Gryffindor for your cheek, Ms. Granger." he said as he slowly left the room.

For everyone who complains my chapters are "too short". Wow they were waaaaay shorter when I first started writing. I've considered combining chapters to make them longer, but I really want to post this story as close to the way it was orginally posted. Sorry =(