What they do for The Order

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Chapter 1

Severus Snape was a man like no other. He led a double life as a spy for the Order of the Phoenix, as well as a spy for the Dark Lord, Voldemort. He teaches potions at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and he loathes the Golden Trio. They have been the bane of his existence ever since they entered the school 7 years ago. Now it was graduation day and he feared what would happen next. Naturally Harry was moving into Grimmauld Place and would join the Order, as well as Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. Severus was actually worried about this. As much as he hated being around them he didn’t actually hate them, so he knew with them joining the Order it was a only a matter of time before the final battle took place.

Unbeknownst to most in the order, Severus was working on a potion that will weaken Voldemort. Beside himself, Albus and Minerva were the only who knew. Now at this stage he needed assistance and who do you think was chosen. None other than the bushy haired know-it-all Hermione Granger. As much as Severus despised her, he was happy that she was the one chosen, even if she didn’t know about it yet. Though that would change soon because he planned to inform her tonight.

Hermione Granger was a very smart girl at the age of 20 (due to her use of the time turner). She had received high marks in every class including potions. Professor Dumbledore had told her that she was the smartest witch to ever pass through Hogwarts and that her scores rivaled and in some areas, charms and potions, topped the highest grades ever set by a student who graduated 18 years ago. Dumbledore also told her that she would get to work with him on something top secret for the Order. Tomorrow was the day she would finally be inducted into the Order and she would officially try to bring down the Dark lord. She had planned to dance the night away and enjoy her last night at Hogwarts.

Severus had been watching her from the high table and noticed that she didn’t spend to much time with the boy-who-lived-to-annoy-him or that annoying Weasley. Yes they spent a good two hours together but now she was by her self talking to her roommates of the past 7 years. Ms. Brown and Ms. Patil. When Albus had first told him that she had almost beaten him in grades he was not surprised. But when Albus told him that she beat him in charms and potions by at least 30 points he was in shock. He knew she was a very intelligent witch but she had beaten him in his own field of expertise. Now he was very eager to start working with Ms. Granger even if he didn’t like her, he very much respected her. It was near the end of the dance when Dumbledore turned to him.

“Severus my boy, why don’t you go down there and talk to our young Ms. Granger now?” he said with his eyes twinkling more than usual.

‘God Damn I hate those bloody eyes. Do they ever stop twinkling?’ thought Severus. “Why now headmaster, she seems to be having fun with her friends, I do not wish to disturb her just yet.”

“Because Severus, if she is to start work with you tomorrow she needs a good nights rest. So you will tell her now.” It was not a question it was a statement and Severus knew this so he did not question it.

Cautiously he approached her. She was once again flanked by the other 2/3rds of the golden trio. ‘How was he going to get her alone.’ He had to think of something quickly. Then it hit him. “Excuse me Ms. Granger but may I have a word with you for a moment.” At this Harry and Ron gave him the dirtiest look he had ever seen.

“Sure Professor, what is on your mind?” And at this Severus simply stared at her, it was then he realized that Potter and Weasley were still there. He gave them the meanest look he could think of and it told the boys to either leave now or they wouldn’t live to see tomorrow. After letting her know they would wait up for her they left.

“Now Ms. Granger if you would please follow me we need to talk in private.” After eying him very suspiciously and receiving a nod from Dumbledore she agreed to follow. Once realizing they weren’t going to his classroom she had to ask. “Um…excuse me professor, but where are we going?”

With a look of utter annoyance on his face he simply replied “My Quarters” and kept on going.

After a short walk they arrived at a portrait of Salazar Slytherin. In a hushed voice he simply stated “Wolfsbane” and the portrait slid up the wall. What greeted Hermione was something the most gorgeous room she had ever seen. It was furnished in all white with accents from all houses, mostly slytherin though. There was a black leather couch with pillows in the shape of the Hogwarts crest on them. In front of the fireplace were two green velvet chairs with a chessboard in the middle. There were four doors that led off this room and all she wanted to do was go and explore. Severus watched her eyes move from one side of the room to the other and the shock that was on her face never seemed to fade. ‘Wait till she sees my library’ he thought smirking. Suddenly he remembered why he was here with her.

“Ms. Granger if you please have a seat we need to discuss a few things.”