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Reflections of Desire	By : tbird1965 Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Snape/Hermione Views: 20754 -:- Recommendations : 2 -:- Currently Reading : 5
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, nor the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.

Chapter List
- 1-Reflections of Desire.
- 2-Two
- 3-Chapter 3
- 4-Four
- 5-Five
- 6-Six
- 7-seven
- 8-eight
- 9-Nine
- 10-Ten
- 11-eleven
- 12-twelve
- 13-Thirteen
- 14-Fourteen
- 15-Fifteen
- 16-Sixteen
- 17-seventeen
- 18-Eighteen
- 19-Nineteen
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"So, what story will I be reading this evening?" Snape asked as he watched the girl pull back the covers and climb into bed.
"This is what I'm reading now." Sabrina said, taking a book from her nightstand and holding it out to him. "You can just read from where I left off."
"Alright." Snape said, taking the chair from the desk and placing it next to the head of the bed. "Now what do we have here?" He took the book from his daughter's hand and gazed at the title. "Little Plum by Rumer Godden. Muggle I suppose?"
"Mmm hmmm." The girl nodded. "It was Mummy's."
"Not surprising." He smirked. "Here?" He pulled out a bookmark and held it up for her to see.
"Mmm hmmm." She nodded her head again, her cheek resting on her stuffed cat. She smiled happily as Snape cleared his throat and began to read;
"It was such a quiet voice in the hubbub that reached Belinda. She opened her eye and there, on the fire escape, just in front of her, was Mr. Tiffany Jones. His brief case, his bowler and his beautiful greatcoat were cast down on the landing, and he was holding the end of the ladder, speaking to her. 'Brave girl; go on looking.' Mr. Tiffany Jones's eyes were grey and steady; they looked straight into hers. 'Brave girl,' came that quiet voice. 'Look at me.' It was wise to keep on saying it.
Below, on the path, Selwyn and the maids had spread a blanket and were holding it to catch Belinda if she fell but, 'you won't fall,' said Mr. Tiffany Jones steadily. 'Look straight at me. Now move your right hand forward.'
"I-can't," said Belinda through stiff lips.
"She's afraid she's going to fall." Sabrina whispered, her eyes wide.
"Yes, I suppose she is." Snape agreed.
"If she were a Witch like me, she wouldn't have to be afraid of falling."
"No I imagine she wouldn't." Snape said raising his eyes over the book. "Now shall I continue to read or are you going to keep chit chatting?"
"Daddy? When I was talking to Uncle Harry this afternoon, he told me his Daddy used to bully you."
"Did he now?" Snape said, his lips pressed tight together as he placed the bookmark back in the book and lowered it across his knees.
"Is that true? Did his Daddy bully you?"
"I would say that is a fairly accurate assessment of the situation." Snape sighed.
"That must have made you really sad." Sabrina said.
"Yes, I suppose it did and angry too."
"Did Teddy's Daddy bully you too?"
"Remus?" Snape shook his head. "No. He was never an active participant. But he never did anything to stop it either.
"Oh." The little girl frowned. "Uncle Harry also said you were friends with his Mummy until you got into a fight and said something really mean."
"Well Mr. Potter was just a veritable fountain of information this afternoon, wasn't he?"
"What did you say to her that was so mean?" Sabrina asked softly, ignoring the snark in his voice.
"An awful, terrible word that should never be used." He frowned sadly.
"But what was it?" The little girl pressed.
"I called her a Mudblood."
"Oh." Sabrina's eyes grew wide. "Mummy says that's the worst word of all. Even badder then shite or fuu..." She clamped her lips closed, her cheeks flushing pink.
"You're Mother is correct it is the worst word of all." Snape said, fighting to keep his face serious. "But you shouldn't say shite or that other word you just almost said either."
"I'm sorry." She hung her head briefly before glancing back up at him with wide, curious eyes. "Daddy?"
"Hmm?"
"Why did you call her that?"
"Because I lost my temper." He sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose.
"Oh. I lose my temper too sometimes. Mummy says it's bad and I should learn to control myself. Daddy? Are you a Pureblood?"
"I am not. I am a halfblood. My Mother was a Witch and my Father was a Muggle."
"Can I meet them?" She asked, her voice rising with excitement..
"I'm afraid not. They have both past. My Mother while I was in school and my Father not long after I began teaching."
"Oh." She frowned. "That's so sad. Do you have any brothers or sisters?"
"No, I am an only child, just like your Mother."
"Don't you have any family?"
"Well I have you, you chatty little thing." He smiled warmly at her. "Now do you want me to continue reading or are you ready to sleep?"
"Sleep I suppose." She yawned and held out her arms to him.
Placing the book back on her nightstand, he leaned over and allowed her to wrap her arms around his neck, hugging him tightly. A lump formed in his throat when she turned her head and kissed him lightly on the check. "Night Daddy." She whispered, settling back on her pillows.
"Goodnight my daughter." He whispered back, his voice hoarse.
"Don't forget Sebastian." She held the stuffed cat up with both arms.
"Of course not." He murmured, petting the plush animal on his head. "Goodnight Sebastian." He said formally. Sabrina giggled and wrapped the plush cat tightly in her arms.
SSSSSSSSSSS
Slain War Hero Returns From The Dead
Long thought to be dead, fallen war hero and former Hogwart's Potion Master, Severus Snape has returned to Magical London. "It is a great day for Wizarding society. Professor Snape's loss was a true tragedy and I for one am thrilled that he's returned", said current Minister of Magic Kingsley Shacklebolt in a press conference. Professor Snape vanished at the end of the long battle with He Who Must Not Be Named and was believed to have been slain by the Dark Wizard himself. Rumored to have been a Death Eater and supporter of the Dark Arts, Professor Snape was acquitted posthumously of all charges, including his part in the murder of Headmaster Albus Dumbledore. "He is a hero. Without his selfless sacrifices I would have been unable to defeat He Who Must Not Be Named", said Harry Potter, The Boy Who Lived. When questioned, the enigmatic Severus Snape remained unsurprising closed lipped about the reason for his sudden return, citing only "personal" reasons. He is scheduled to return as Potion's Master and Professor at Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry on September 1st. He will also resume his long held position of Head of Slytherin House. Headmistress McGonagall could not be reached for comment, but did send a written statement via owl. "We are absolutely thrilled to open our school and our hearts to Severus Snape. Our students can look forward to a truly unique educational experience under Professor Snape's tutelage." So while it seems the Ministry is welcoming the self confirmed Death Eater and murderer with open arms, this reporter can't help but feel suspicious and wonder if more nefarious reasons surround Mr. Snape's return.
"So what did you think?" A deep baritone voice spoke from Hermione's open office door. Glancing up she smiled at the dark man leaning casually against the door frame.
"Well I give them props for using the word "nefarious" correctly in a sentence, but other then that it's the usual Prophet dribble. What are you doing here?" She asked, folding the paper and placing it to the side.
"Oh some ridiculous Ministry red tape. I had to re-qualify for my Potion's License." He rolled his eyes in exasperation.
"You?" Hermione laughed. "Had to take a test?"
"I had to prove that I could still tell the difference between a Draught of Living Death and a Dreamless Sleep Potion. But now that that foolishness is completed I was wondering if you might like to join me for lunch?"
"Oh I would love to, but I'm due in a meeting," Hermione frowned glancing down at her watch, "5 minutes ago. Some other time?" He nodded his head in agreement. "So what are you going to do now?"
"I guess I'll head back to Hogwarts." He sighed. "You should see the absolute chaos that dunderhead of a predecessor left my quarters and classroom in and don't even get me started on the complete and utter disarray of my storeroom."
"That bad?"
"I believe it will take me from now until September 1st to set it in order again." He snarled angrily. "Well don't let me keep you. I'll floo Sabrina this evening if that is alright?"
"Anytime Severus." Hermione smiled. "You don't even have to ask."
"Very well." He lifted the corners of his mouth briefly. "Enjoy you meeting."
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