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Healing Harry Potter	By : use2b2t2 Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Snape/Hermione Views: 21675 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter 15 Decision Accepted

They arrived back at the school in the early hours of the morning taking the time to walk side by side holding hands in silence.

Entering the Great hall Hermione saw that every other scone was lit casting a low glow of light.

Hermione heard voices and saw Albus talking to the caretaker Mr. Filch.

Albus looked up and saw Severus and Hermione approach him not missing the fact that his Potions Master walked hand in hand with Hermione.

"Ah Severus. Did you contract out your ingredients for the next year?"

"Of course Albus and I refuse to do this task next year. You are going to have to find someone else."

Albus chuckled. "I'm sure that I will be free next year."

"You have been saying that for the last three years Albus." He drily replied.

He looked to the couple. "All is going well with the research?"

"We are pursuing the line of infusing a charm with potion as a stop gap measure while we pursue the cure." Hermione replied as she tried to pull her hand from Severus's hand and felt a tight grip.

"Clever theory as I think that has not been tried before in your research." Albus replied. "Mr. Filch is opening up portions of the castle one at a time to make sure everything is ready for term. I'll leave you both now as I do not care to be up so early in the morning. Staff should be arriving today and I want to be rested as the next few days will be hectic"

They both bid the old wizard a good night and continued on to Hermione's chambers.

"Thank you Severus for an enlightening evening. I'm surprised you did not let go of my hand."

He turned to her. "I told you that I was serious and the Headmaster has known me for years and keeps my confidences."

He looked into her warm brown eyes. "Staff returns and we both will be busy but we will meet at night Hermione. I enjoyed today and I hope that you have as well." Lifting her hand and kissed it. "I leave you to sleep Hermione."

"Good night Severus." She whispered and watched him walk away.

She spoke her password and the portrait allowed her into her chambers and found Crookshanks sitting on the sofa looking at her.

***And how did the day go with the Dark Wizard? ***

"Better than I imagined Crooks. We are going to take it slow as it seems he was interested without your mind intrusion. You're lucky that he did not mind. We shall see."

She left Crookshanks and fell into her bed. It was a pleasant evening after all.

HGSSHGSSHGSS

The next afternoon the staff gathered in the Headmasters chambers and welcomed Hermione and Harry warmly.

Albus rose from his desk. "Welcome everyone and I hope that you have had an enjoyable summer. Let me introduce our new staff members for the year. Hermione will be our new apprentice to Transfiguration and Harry has volunteered to be our Quidditch advisor and will be working with all Houses. Severus you will tell your Slytherins to behave."

Severus merely nodded as he never said anything in these meetings.

"Now to important business as the Minister and Lord Malfoy will be here in twenty minutes to discuss Mr. Potter's appointment to this school and his concerns. The Board of Governors approved his appointment but the Minister has referenced an old by-law that if there is a danger to the school the staff must vote to approve. "

"But how could Harry be such a danger?" Professor Flitwick squeaked out. "The young man saved us all!"

Albus removed his glasses and looked to Harry in sadness. "That he did Filius and was injured while doing so. He was attacked and bitten by Fenir Greyback before defeating Tom Riddle. I'm afraid that I cannot tell you more than that my friends but I will stand by whatever decision you make. Hermione, Harry walk with me and I will get you sorted into quarters."

Albus walked to the door and looked to his gathered staff. "I will remind you of the past articles of the Daily Prophet concerning offspring of werewolves."

The staff watched them leave and then turned to look at their dour colleague. Minerva spoke up. "Tell us what you and Mistress Granger have been up to Severus."

HGSSHGSSHGSS

The Headmaster escorted Harry and Hermione to a portion of the castle that they were unaware of as students. "This is the Apprentice wing. Sadly it has not been used for years as most were just trying to survive during Tom's second rising."

He opened the door and held it open for them to enter. "Sir Caddington has volunteered to be your portrait and will be moved here later today. Hermione, the house elves have moved your belongings here but I was unsure of what to do with your lab. It could be moved here as well. Harry your belongings have been placed in your chambers as well."

Hermione replied. "Merlin no Albus. It was hard enough to set up before and I am comfortable with it as it is now."

Albus chuckled. "I remember."

Harry spoke up miserably. "Headmaster I am sorry to be such a burden to you. I'll understand if the staff votes against me and I thank you for the help you have given me so far."

Hermione grabbed Harry's hand and tightly held it to give her friend support.

"Don't think anything of it my boy. The staff hates dealing with the Board of Governors and especially hates the Ministry when they try to stick their nose into things. I promise all will be well." Albus replied and opened up a door. "This is your chambers Harry and across from it is Hermione's. You both share a common sitting room."

Albus placed his hand on Harry's cheek. "Normally there are wards to prevent witches and wizards going into each other's chambers and I have disabled them. I understand your orientation more than most Harry."

He dropped his hand. "Stay here and I will tell you the answer to the vote."

They watched the Headmaster leave.

"This is it Harry." Hermione spoke and pulled him down to the soft tan leather couch.

Harry allowed Hermione wrap him into her arms feeling comfort. "It is Hermione and I miss Ron so much."

She kissed his salty tears. "I know that you do Harry and I miss him as well. We have a plan and I pray that we will succeed."

They sat in the room silently holding tightly to one another.

HGSSHGSSHGSS

"And there you have it." Severus drily replied and sat back down. He observed the looks of his colleague's and noticed a hint of anger. There was no doubt that Potter would be allowed to stay.

Herbology Professor Sprout spoke out remembering how uncomfortable she felt when Remus Lupin was at the school and nearly killed young Severus years ago. "What do you think Severus? You have a history with werewolves."

Ah the clincher to their decision and he decided to help it along

"I appreciate your concern Pomona but it matters not. Dumbledore is vested in this and I agreed to help because I felt that I owed the Headmaster for protecting me in the past. Apprentice Granger's theories show promise. You know how I feel for Potter and if you decide against it my life will be much easier and will be free of an irritating witch. I hope that you vote against it." Severus replied back and crossed his arms looking bored.

He silently chuckled as his associates glared back at him in anger. It sealed the deal.

The Minister swept in along with Kingsley and Lord Malfoy looking to the assembled professors. "Before we begin you must sign a vow of secrecy because what I will discuss is a State secret."

The assembled signed the parchments handed out and Kingsley spoke in his low rumbling voice. "All here agree Minister and you may inform them of the status of Harry Potter hero of the Wizarding world."

The Minister glared at his Head for a moment at his reference to Potter and briefed them of events leading to the werewolf's capture. "Esteemed staff of Hogwart's I pray that you vote not to let this monster into the school. He murdered his best friend after all. The staff must vote unanimous."

Minerva stood up. "What does the Board think Lord Malfoy?"

Draco looked to his ex-professors. "There is no precedent here Deputy Headmistress as a werewolf has been hired as staff before. Headmaster Dumbledore assures us that Mr. Potter is volunteering his time in an unpaid capacity and promises us that Mr. Potter will be away from the school during the full moon. The Board has agreed to this."

Minerva conjured up parchments to vote and handed them to her fellow staff members and addressed the Minister. "If you, Lord Malfoy and Aurour Kingsley will step outside we will discuss Mr. Potter and vote accordingly."

HGSSHGSSHGSS

The Minister nodded and left with Kingsley and Lord Malfoy following behind him. He faced Kingsley. "There was no need to for you to refer to that monster as saving our world!" He snarled out.

"Deny the truth Minister?" Kingsley rumbled in his deep voice. "You supported the research when announced."

"Only because of that damnable Snape. Head Auror Kingsley I find that Azkaban will require a new warden shortly and you should expect the appointment."

Draco looked in interest at the Minister's anger. He just found the new candidate for the Minister of Magic.

"I'm sure that I will serve in the capacity well Minister and will protect the Wizarding community in my new role." Kingsley rumbled out.

"I have things to attend to Kingsley. Let me know how the vote goes." Leaving the wizards without a word and strode away.

Draco looked to the tall wizard. "Auror Shacklebot have you considered a career in politics?"

Kingsley listened to the ex-Deatheater with interest as Draco outlined his plan and support. He agreed and left the young wizard in the hall.

HGSSHGSSHGSS

Minerva gathered the parchments from her colleagues and noticed one was missing. "Severus, we have to prepare for term and you are delaying us." She admonished seeing the piece of parchment in his hand.

He looked to her and folded his parchment and handed it her.

Minerva took the parchment and read them out "Aye, Aye….." She looked up in surprise to Severus as he stood up. "I'll take my leave of you Minerva."

She watched him leave and announced to the group. "The vote is unanimous. Mr. Potter shall teach at this school."

Cheers sounded out everyone amazed that the Potions Master voted with them as they knew his feelings towards Harry.

Minerva looked to her colleagues. "Go and get settled in. I'll inform Albus of our decision."

HGSSHGSSHGSS

Harry pulled away from Hermione. "I have something to ask you but I need to get something. Can you wait for me?"

"Of course Harry. These are our chambers. Where else would I go?"

Harry looked to her for a moment and went to his chambers. After a few moments he came back and handed her a picture. "Remember this?"

Hermione looked to the picture. "You got the other half. Professor Snape gave it to you?"

"Yes Hermione and why do you think he did that? You saw his memories and you know he continued to love my mum throughout the years driving his actions. His note said that he was going through some things and that this needed to be reunited with my half. Draco had an interesting theory and said it involved you."

Hermione looked at the photo and then to Harry. It was his proof to her that he was willing to try.

"Harry, Severus and I have decided to have a go at a relationship and he said that he wanted to take it slow. You know about my silly crush when I was younger and working closer with him brought it forth again. Believe me our relationship hasn't been peaches and cream."

"Tell me of it."

Hermione told her story including when she challenged her colleague and Harry's eyes narrowed when she told him that the professor denied her treatment. She ended the story when she went to Auskerry Island in Scotland.

Harry looked to her. "This is what you want?"

She approached him. "I'd like to give it a go."

Harry wrapped his arms around her and looked into her brown eyes. "Being with Draco made us a strange couple but I think that you surpassed us on that. I'm ok with it as long as you're happy Hermione."

"Thanks Harry. Showing me the picture gives me confidence that he is releasing the past."

There was a knock at the door and Harry released her and answered it.

Albus swept in. "Harry you were accepted with a unanimous vote. The students will be arriving in an hour and I suggest you prepare and be at the Great Hall. You as well Hermione."

They watched Albus leave and Hermione hugged Harry. "You have the support of the staff Harry and Severus and I have a firm line of research. If we do not find a cure there will be a respite for you until we find it."

"Thanks Hermione." Harry softly spoke. "I'm sorry that I never told you despite Draco's demand that I did. I was afraid you would not understand as I knew how vampires caused you discomfort."

She ruffled his black hair. "Harry I have always been able to accept werewolves as they are different one night only. We need to get ready."

"That we do Hermione. I'll see you in the Great Hall."

She watched Harry leave her remembering that the vote was unanimous. He voted for him despite what he exhibited when they first met.
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