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A Dark Lord's Future	By : use2b2t2 Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Snape/Hermione Views: 18572 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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JK Rowlings own Harry Potter and I do not make any bucks from this.

A/N This is a long chapter. Thank you faithful readers for following it.

Chapt 28

He moved to the castle ay a quick pace robes billowing behind him. In some way he knew that Hermione was slowly losing her resolve and not had a chance to talk to her in the way that Albus suggested and cursed the Prefects that tortured the boy and hoped she would hold in front of Voldemort.

He entered the castle and walked the halls filled with students as class let out chuckling to himself as the students moved away from him allowing a clear path. Oh they knew of his reputation and he relished in it and soon found himself at the gargoyles guarding his office and Draco standing in front of one.

"Headmaster Snape." Draco formally greeted.

"Master Malfoy I hope you have enjoyed the school so far and see that it is run in accordance with our Lord's expectations." He replied back in a stern voice.

"I have observed distressful things and want to address it now."

Severus whispered the password to the guardians and motioned the young man to follow him up to his office.

Snape sat at his desk and observed the young man. "What do you need to address Draco?" Voice neutral.

Draco told his Godfather what he observed and waited for an explanation.

"It's true Draco and Hermione is addressing it with our Lord as I speak. He wrote the Prefect's book himself and sure he will be displeased with the news and hope she will arrive back intact. But there is something more important that we need to discuss. I know you've talked to Ollivander. How long for him to make the wand once he has what is needed?

Draco watched his Godfather's black obsidian eyes revealing no emotion. "Since my failure of Vendetta I am ignored by the Dark Lord now and my father. They do not involve me in anything except for School Board. I am person non grata now Godfather. Involve me in your plans!" He begged. "I would die for Luna and Abraxis."

Severus leaned back in his chair and observed his Godson. He did not doubt the wizard's words knowing the stigma of failed Vendetta. Despite his status he could be used for he could listen not noticed.

Thinking of Albus's words this morning he realized that Draco was as misguided as he was when he was at that age. If Draco's limited involvement to date were known he would be dead along with his wife.

"Very well Draco for if revealed you would be dead. Before we move forward I want you to understand that if it comes to the plan or the safety of you and your wife I will sacrifice you both. Do you understand?"

"I do so get on with it." Draco growled out.

Severus told him everything and ended it growling out. "You know all of it now and you are ignored and can be of use."

Draco took the two golden feathers in his hand and looked to them. He held a small fortune in his hands. "Ollivander says it will take one year to create it. Consider it done." Conjuring up a box and placed the yew log and feathers into it.

Hermione walked in robes slashed and blood dripping from her. "Yaxley got it worse. Give me a moment."

They watched her go through the door and ten minutes later came back in dressed in fresh robes looking to Draco. "Greetings Master Malfoy."

Severus spoke. "Hermione, Draco observed the boy's attack and can verify the fact that Cruciatas was performed illegally according to the Prefect's book. What word have you from our Lord?"

"Call the Prefects and the Carrows to the Infirmary Severus. More will be revealed then."

HGSSHGSSHGSS

Madame Pomphrey looked to the group that walked into her Infirmary led by the Headmaster.

"You are dismissed Madame." Severus growled out

Poppy looked to the group and walked to her office and sat at the desk facing the window to the Infirmary.

Amycus looked to the student in the bed noticing the drool and laughed. "Another one and I will take care of this." Drawing his wand out.

"No Amycus!" Hermione shouted out. "Our Lord gave me specific direction on how to handle this. Have you ever red this?" Pulling the blood red book from her robes and held it out to them. She looked to the Prefects looking at her nervously. "Have any of you?"

Alecto stood next to the Prefects "The Headmaster gave us direction you…"

Severus growled out. "Tut tut Alecto. She is here at our Lord's command and in charge of discipline. I recommend that you do not finish your emotional declaration."

Hermione glared at the group and pointed at the two Prefects involved. "All leave save these two and Professors Carrows. I suggest you read your Prefects book for it was written by our Lord and suggest you follow it from now on or suffer by my hands."

The two demanded to stay watched their comrades leave and felt fear.

Hermione turned her attention to those that were left. "The Carrows are commanded to go to our Lord when we are done here." She smiled and turned her attention to the two remaining Prefects. "Now to you two. One will kill this pathetic boy and come up with something plausible as in the past. The Carrow's shall choose who it will be and the lucky one has an audience with our Lord."

Hermione waited while the brother and sister conferred and Amycus spoke up. "Mr. Alden will kill the boy and I will help him arrange an explanation."

Hermione looked to the Prefect. "We're waiting Mr. Alden."

The young man pulled out his wand and pointed it to the bed and gathered himself. "Avada Kedevra!"

A green light shot forth from the wand hitting the young boy silencing his incoherent muttering.

"Go with your professors and they will take you to your appointment." and addressed the other Prefect. "Leave Mr. Bretton for your punishment will take place in front of the student body. All go now!"

Severus watched the group leave and looked to Hermione. "Is there anything else you require of me? I need to meet with Minerva to make sure everyone is in attendance. Punishment will be in the Courtyard?"

"Yes Severus." Hermione spoke softly.

Severus looked to her for a moment trying to gauge her and then left, robes billowing behind him.

Poppy left her office and moved to stand next to her.

Hermione looked to the older witch and saw the tears flow from the Medi-witch. "They will be back to take care of the body. I'm sure you know what to do."

Poppy watched Hermione leave and moved to the curtains and pulled them around the bed to hide the body from view and wondered what circumstance was planned for this young student.

HGSSHGSSHGSS

The students gathered in the courtyard standing in silence looking to the line of professors standing in a line with Prefect Bretton.

Severus allowed the students to stand in silence for a full five minutes and stepped away from the group and spoke, his voice echoeing. "Students of Hogwarts I have been told that certain Prefects have over-stepped the rules set forth in the Book of Prefects written by our Lord himself. One Prefect was commanded to appear before our Lord to explain his actions. I have been left to address oversee the punishment of Mr. Bretton. Madame Snape will explain and carry forth the punishment."

Hermione stepped forth. "Any who have suffered the Cruciatas curse from Mr. Bretton or raise your hand."

Hermione silently counted sixty. "How many of you suffered in the torture in Years One through Three?"

Hands dropped and she counted thirty hands remained held up.

"Mr. Bretton's punishment is to suffer through Crucio as he performed on years not allowed before Fourth year. Seventh years will perform this at two minute intervals. Step forward Mr. Bretton."

The Prefect stepped forth with a smug look standing in defiance.

"His punishment will be a lesson to you all to obey our Lord be it verbal or written. Seventh years move into a line and begin!"

After two hours the last Seventh year stepped back to their group Severus spoke out. "Go now and remember what you have seen! I do not know how Headmaster Yaxley ran this school but remember I am here now and will not brook any violations or dissent to our Lord. You know what has happened since I took over and I promise you will regret it if it continues. No need for sniveling or owls to your parents." He growled out pointing to Draco. "A member of the Board of Governor's witnessed and it is line with the operation of this esteemed establishment."

The students and faculty left leaving Severus, Hermione, and Madame Pomphrey alone.

Severus spoke out. "Madame Pomphrey make arrangements to take this student to St. Mungo's and inform his family. Come with me Madame Snape."

She felt her husband grab her and felt herself pulled away and found herself in the library of his Manor.

Severus removed his outer cloak and hung it on a brass cloak stand before moving to his liquor cabinent and poured a generous portion of Firewhiskey in two glasses. He handed one to her and sat in a dark brown leather seat crossing his long legs and observed her silently while sipping his drink.

"Quite the show in the last few days Hermione. You've moved quickly and if the students did not fear you before they do now."

Hermione moved and sat in the sofa across from him sipping her drink and said nothing.

Severus allowed five minutes of silence elapse before he spoke in a softer voice than is normal harsh growl of disdain and inconvenience. "You're withdrawing into yourself Hermione and we can't afford that if we are to be successful for William and the others."

He watched her for a reaction to his words and spoke again when she did not reply. "Your psyche is not one for the Darkness Hermione and as the years have gone by each evil act has cost you a bit. I think that cost is your sanity Hermione as you still are Light."

Hermione looked to Severus and found that his words were true. She was sure her soul was intact because her reasoning of why caused her not to give into the Darkness that was calling to her. "Insightful words Severus."

"I know Hermione because I had a chat with Albus' portrait before today's events. He said I should wonder why you always raised your hand in my class despite knowing the outcome. Care to answer that?"

Hermione sipped her drink thinking for a moment before she replied. "I did so that you could one day see that I was above your estimation of my fellow students and that I truly wanted to be taught by you despite how you treated me. I strived for your recognition of me."

"What do you strive for now witch? Think carefully before you answer."

Hermione sipped her drink closing her eyes and thought of everything that had happened in the past years since Voldemort's victory. Her resolve had not changed and she was actually at a state of self pitying and wondered how she could have allowed it. Seconds later she had the answer.

She opened her eyes and spoke in a firm voice. "I strive to help Harry tahe down Voldemort and sacrifice myself for the cause. All of me including my soul if needed! Gods I have pitied myself instead of keeping focused on the goal!"

"And there is the Hermione Granger I remember." Holding his glass up in salute before he downed the remaining liquid and stood up. "I did not clear our absence and we must be back to the school." Moving to pull her up from her seat and walked to the brass cloak stand and pulled his cloak off and put it on.

"Years ago I loved Potter's mother and drew into myself until I spoke to Albus and he made me realize I could still love Lily by protecting him. Albus said that he would talk to you if needed."

"No Severus because must not see me as I am now. The past does not matter as I work toward the future. I'm afraid he would be disappointed in me."

"I gave Draco a yew log and the Phoenix feathers. He says it will take Ollivander a year to make. We march closer to our goal." Holding his hand out to her.

Hermione smiled and placed her small hand into his and found herself in their bedchambers at Hogwarts.

Severus strode up to the crib and picked William up and nestled the babe in his arms. "Albus says Love heals and I think that William can help you. Sassy go to the kitchens and await word from me there." Moving until he was next to Hermione and placed their son in her arms.

"You have no duties Madame Snape until dinner. Use the time wisely." Moving away and closed the door softly behind him.

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