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Chaos Theory	By : DRanged691 Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Snape/Hermione Views: 8036 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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A/N: Thank to my beta Ru! This chapter has been re-posted on August 6, 2004.

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~*~ Chapter 4: The Order Of The Phoenix ~*~

"I�m sure you are all aware on the importance of tonight�s meeting." Albus began. "It pains me to report that while procuring Miss Granger, I came across her friend, Miss Draven, who has now lost of hof her family at the hands of the Death Eaters." The Order members who had not met Morgan looked down the table at her.

"She�s a muggle?" Moody asked.

"Yes, she is," Albus answered.

"Then what is she doing here?" Moody shot back.

"She has no living family, Alastor. Besides, she is Hermione�s close friend and it is our duty to help and protect her," Molly Weasley huffed.
"Let us not forget that there were four bodies found in the house. Morgafathfather, Eric Draven, her mother, Shelley Draven, her sister, Sarah Draven, and a body that can not be identified, due to the use of Polyjuice potion that looks like Morgan. To the muggle world the girl is dead, and having her wandering about will cause more problems than we can handle," Arthur spoke up.

"Which brings us to the task at hand, what will we do with her?" Albus took control of the room again.

"We will take her in," Molly and Arthur said at the same time.

"While your generosity is appreciated, let me remind the two of you that you can not financially support her. You can barely afford to send young Mister and Miss Weasley to Hogwarts," Severus joined the conversation. This statement, like many he made, earned him glares from the other Order members.

"Then what would you suggest, Severus?" Albus asked.

"I will become the girl�s benefactor."

Everyone in the room stopped to look at him. Remus had been so shocked at Severus� statement that he spit out the tea he was drinking all over Arthur. No one could beliwhatwhat had just come out of Severus Snape�s mouth. He was supposed to be an evil, snarky, greasy bat. Never in their lives had many of the Order members heard him utter anything that could be considered nice to anyone his his precious Slytherins. That was saying a lot because people like Remus had known the man his entire life. Everyone was quiet for a long time because no one knew what to say. It wasn�t until Albus cleared his throat that people were able to take their eyes off Severus.

"Severus, given the circumstances, are you sure that is a wise idea? You have already extended yourself a great deal," Albus asked.

"I am quite sure that, given the circumstances, this is the best course of action for all parties concerned."

Hermione didn�t like what she had just heard. She knew there was more to the story than her Professor and Headmaster were openly saying. Given the conversation she had with Professor Snape earlier, she had to conclude that she was going to be involved somehow. Try as she might, Hermione just couldn�t put the pieces together. She was so deep in thought that she had tuned out on the conversation that was going on around her.

"There are only a few small conditions," Snape said, taking a pause.

"Few and small my arse," Remus muttered.

Tonks elbowed him before a scene broke out.

"As I was saying before I was so rudely interrupted," Severus stopped to glare at Remus. "I will become the girl�s benefactor on a few small conditions. First, she will not reside with me at any time. Miss Draven is to reside here or with the Weasleys until the start of the academic year. At that time, she will be re-located to Hogwarts. Second, once at Hogwarts she will continue her education through tutors that will be provided for her. Third, while staying here or at the Weasley�s she must participate in the daily household chores. Finally, she is to address me as Severus and must not be afraid to come to me when she needs anything." Once again, the room was stunned.

"Well, I find those conditions perfectly suitable. All that is left is Miss Draven�s approval. Miss Draven, do you find the terms that Severus has set forth acceptable?" Albus asked, turning to the girl.

"Yes," she said. "As long as he is willing to call me Morgan instead of Miss Draven."

"Would it be acceptable if I called you Morgana?" Severus asked.

"Yes, that would be fine."

"Now that that is settled I would like you to return to your room for the night Morgana." Albus began. " Am I correct in assuming you know the way?"

"Yes, Sir," Morgan replied. She stood up aeadeeaded for the door.

"Not you, Miss Granger, you are to stay here," Albus said as soon as he saw Hermione get up to follow her friend.

"Albus, maybe this should wait until tomorrow. Miss Granger has had an awfully long day as it is."

"Now, now Minerva, you and I both know that this can not wait."

"Before you begin, where are my parents?" Hermione asked.

"They are safely tucked away in America," Albus said. "Can we begin now?"

"Yes, Headmaster," Hermione answered.

"Hermione, has Professor Snape told you about the new law?" Arthur asked.

"Yes, he told be about that barbaric piece of trash."

"Even though that may be the case, the fact is it has passed and it will go into effect tomorrow. Many pureblood families have already been notified so that they can send out the petitions first thing tomorrow morning." Arthur finished his thought and slumped down into his chair.

"We expect that you will receive a number of petitions," Albus stated.

"Why?" Hermione asked.

"Because of what we talked about," Severus began. "Because male Death Eaters have been ordered to petition for you. The Dark Lord wants you on his side. After tomorrow Lucius will use his sway with the Ministry to halt all incoming petitions for you."

"Well, Ron will petition for her and she can marry him." Molly spoke up.

"Don�t be stupid Molly! That is exactly that the Dark Lord would love to have happen. It will be the perfect opportunity for him to take out both of Potter�s beloved friends. And do not doubt for one minute that Lucius would hesitate to kill your son because believe me, he won�t even give it a second thought."

"I am afraid that he is right," Albus said, the twinkle having disappeared from his eyes. "Hermione must marry someone that can protect her. Once Tom has his sights set on something, he will not stop until he gets it."

"Add that to the fact that Lucius� son Draco is the second best student in the school, Miss Granger being the top student, and you have an even bigger threat. Lucius absolutely hates muggle bo and and I know that he views his son being bested by a muggle born as a huge disgrace. He will use this law as an opportunity to remove Miss Granger from Hogwarts and make her suffer." Snape got up and was now pacing the room.

"Are you telling me that I will be forced to marry Draco Malfoy?" Hermione asked, clearly annoyed.

"No," Snape answered. "Lucius wants you for himself."

"That�s disgusting!" Hermione felt like she was going to throw up. It took all of her strength not to picture the things the Malfoy men would do to her.

"Miss Granger, we are very concerned for your safety. We are trying to do all in our power to keep so from such a horrid fate, but in order to do that we need you to work with us," Albus stated. "We have come to only one feasible solution and, while it may not be the most ideal, we have to go with it. You are far too bright and far too important to the Order to allow such a thing to happen to. You have a bright future and I want to assure you that even without the Order I would do everything in my power to keep you from a life as a brood mare."

"Headmaster, if I am expected to receive a number of petitions, why can�t I just marry someone who isn�t a Death Eater?" Hermione asked with a faint glimmer of hope in her eyes.

"Because, my dear, you are a very powerful witch, and any children you have will be as powerful, if not more powerful than you are. People just can�t be trusted, and any children you have are just to valuable of an asset to fall into the wrong hands," Professor McGonagall said.

"You think that random people would try to take advantage of my powers and my children�s powers?"

"Yes Hermione, we do," Remus offered his two bits.

"So who am I supposed to marry?" Hermione asked. She was a little fed up with the whole thing, but she was also tired. Hermione planned to argue about this in the morning, after she had a good night�s rest.

"Me," Severus said in a calm voice. "You are supposed to marry me."

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A/N: I should remind everyone that the characters of Eric Draven, Shelley, and Sarah were taken from James O�Barr�s comic book �The Crow,� and the 1994 movie that followed. They do not belong to me, so do not sue me. I am poor enough as it is.

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Toly: ly: Thank you for 'wasting' your time reading my story, and thank you for wasting even more to tell me.
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