A Secret worth Keeping
Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters, only those that I created myself. Please do not harm me in any way. I only do this for fun.
A secret worth keeping
Chapter one: Letters of Intent
Dear Professor Dumbledore,
Forgive me for not keeping in touch since my abrupt departure last September. I had wanted to speak with you but, unfortunately, other things happened that was beyond my control. As it is, and because of, my last night there, is the reason I am writing to you now. I am in a bit of a confusing dilemma and I think you will be able to help clear my mind. I do not know if you know anything about the reason I left that September night, but my problem started on that evening. I can't go into details about what happened exactly at this time, but suffice to say that I am now the mother of a beautiful five-day-old son. I have named him Sebastian Samuel Snape and yes, as you can tell by the name. Severus Snape is his father. There as you can see lies the problem. Professor Snape doesn't know, and in the most part doesn't even know what happened that night. You see, I made sure that the incident was obliterated from his memories.
Please don't ask what happened, just know that it wasn't something we both were looking for. He took what happened very badly and I was forced to erase it from his mind. It never occurred to me that I could have gotten pregnant, but then I now have Sebastian so that is a moot point.
Now I come to the problem that is tearing me apart. Do I tell Professor Snape that he has a son? Or do I keep this quiet. I want him to know, but not if it puts him or our son at any risk then I would prefer him to not know.
Please, Professor Dumbledore, I sure could use your wisdom right about now. For I truly do not know what to do. I am staying at the Leaky Cauldron for a little while. Please owl me there.
Sincerely,
Hermione Granger
~~~
Dear Miss Granger,
I was overjoyed to receive your letter and equally shocked to learn that you now have a child. However, shocks are common and I recover quite easily anymore. As for informing, Severus about the child is indeed a dilemma. With Voldemort in such high power at this time, I fear for your son's life if his paternal parentage is found out. I do agree that, as Sebastian's father he has a right to know.
Perhaps you could tell me a little of what happened that night. I know you asked me not to ask, but it may help me with my council. It could help me to decide on what action to take, if any.
Yours truly,
Prof. Albus Dumbledore
~~~
Dear Professor,
I really don't know how much to tell you or where to start. I have gone over it time and time again and that night is firmly fused into my brain. But how much should I say?
They say to always start at the beginning but then that would make this letter much to long and boring so I will begin with my detention. I was to have detention with Professor Snape that evening and I was to assist in his laboratory. The problem was that when I arrived Professor Snape wasn't alone. Mr. Malfoy was with him. They were fighting. I walked into the midst of a very angry argument. I don't think I have ever seen Professor Snape so livid. Anyway, Mr. Malfoy, who was equally as pissed as he was grabbed onto my arm and started towards the fireplace. I don't know what the fight was about but by the way they looked at me, I had a sick feeling it was about me, but I don't know, it could have been my imagination. Anyway, when Mr. Malfoy was dragging me away, Professor Snape cursed him, sending him flying. I remember falling and I must have hit my head because I blacked out. I only remember that when I reopened my eyes, Professor Snape was kneeling over me. Mr. Malfoy had him in the Imperious curse. It is enough to say that Professor Snape was forced to rape me. It wasn't long after Professor Snape finished when Mr. Malfoy left, leaving Severus a broken man lying next to me.
Professor Snape was highly devastated at what he was forced to do to me. He was so guilt ridden that I took it upon myself to erase his memory. I took him back to his personal chambers then left. I decided that evening that not only was I to leave him in his chambers, but I had to leave Hogwart's. I still to this day do not know what their argument was about but I didn't feel safe there anymore. I was scared that it would happen again and I didn't want to put either Professor Snape or myself through that again.
That is the story. What do you recommend I do now? Should I tell Professor Snape about Sebastian?
Sincerely,
Hermione
~~~
Dear Hermione,
My dear, That is not a pleasant memory at all and it is sad that the memories could have not been erased from you as well. I am assuming you obliterated Severus before he could perform the contraceptive spell. An obvious statement since you are now a mother to his child. I'm sure you weren't thinking of getting pregnant at the time.
I have also taken it upon myself to check the magical registrar and was delighted to see the child's name on the list. It is wonderful to know that that your son will be attending Hogwart's in the future.
Now, as to telling Severus. I highly believe it is the right thing to do. I am certain that he would want to know, although I am at a loss as to how to approach him on such a serious topic. I will consider our options and will owl you when I have come up with something.
Yours truly,
Albus
~~~
Dear Professor,
Thank you, I'm sure you will help me come up with a less strenuous way of telling Severus. I look forward to your next letter.
Love,
Hermione
~~~
Dear Hermione,
I have decided that the best way to tell Severus is by the direct approach. I am going to give him copies of our letters and the registrar's notice of Sebastian's birth, with your permission of course. If you feel there is another way, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Albus
~~~
Dear Professor,
No, you are right. Severus has always been a direct man. The direct approach would probably be the best. Should I be there? It would be difficult to get someone to watch an infant this age and I loathe to bring him along, but again I will bow to your judgement.
Hermione
~~~
Hermione,
That will not be necessary. Severus has *accidentally* discovered our letters. I'm sure you will be hearing from him soon.
Regretfully,
Albus
~~~
*SHIT*
~~~
Professor Dumbledore,
He did? Was he angry? Upset? Oh no! What do I do now?
Hermione
~~~
Miss Granger,
I believe we have an issue to discuss. I shall be at the Leaky Cauldron this evening at seven.
Prof. Severus Snape
~~~
*CRAP*
~~~
Professor Snape,
I will be there if I can find a sitter. Otherwise, I am in room four on the upper level.
Hermione
~~~
Miss Granger
Room four. I shall see you there. I look forward to meeting my son.
Severus Snape
~~~
*GULP*
Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters, only those that I created myself. Please do not harm me in any way. I only do this for fun.
A secret worth keeping
Chapter one: Letters of Intent
Dear Professor Dumbledore,
Forgive me for not keeping in touch since my abrupt departure last September. I had wanted to speak with you but, unfortunately, other things happened that was beyond my control. As it is, and because of, my last night there, is the reason I am writing to you now. I am in a bit of a confusing dilemma and I think you will be able to help clear my mind. I do not know if you know anything about the reason I left that September night, but my problem started on that evening. I can't go into details about what happened exactly at this time, but suffice to say that I am now the mother of a beautiful five-day-old son. I have named him Sebastian Samuel Snape and yes, as you can tell by the name. Severus Snape is his father. There as you can see lies the problem. Professor Snape doesn't know, and in the most part doesn't even know what happened that night. You see, I made sure that the incident was obliterated from his memories.
Please don't ask what happened, just know that it wasn't something we both were looking for. He took what happened very badly and I was forced to erase it from his mind. It never occurred to me that I could have gotten pregnant, but then I now have Sebastian so that is a moot point.
Now I come to the problem that is tearing me apart. Do I tell Professor Snape that he has a son? Or do I keep this quiet. I want him to know, but not if it puts him or our son at any risk then I would prefer him to not know.
Please, Professor Dumbledore, I sure could use your wisdom right about now. For I truly do not know what to do. I am staying at the Leaky Cauldron for a little while. Please owl me there.
Sincerely,
Hermione Granger
~~~
Dear Miss Granger,
I was overjoyed to receive your letter and equally shocked to learn that you now have a child. However, shocks are common and I recover quite easily anymore. As for informing, Severus about the child is indeed a dilemma. With Voldemort in such high power at this time, I fear for your son's life if his paternal parentage is found out. I do agree that, as Sebastian's father he has a right to know.
Perhaps you could tell me a little of what happened that night. I know you asked me not to ask, but it may help me with my council. It could help me to decide on what action to take, if any.
Yours truly,
Prof. Albus Dumbledore
~~~
Dear Professor,
I really don't know how much to tell you or where to start. I have gone over it time and time again and that night is firmly fused into my brain. But how much should I say?
They say to always start at the beginning but then that would make this letter much to long and boring so I will begin with my detention. I was to have detention with Professor Snape that evening and I was to assist in his laboratory. The problem was that when I arrived Professor Snape wasn't alone. Mr. Malfoy was with him. They were fighting. I walked into the midst of a very angry argument. I don't think I have ever seen Professor Snape so livid. Anyway, Mr. Malfoy, who was equally as pissed as he was grabbed onto my arm and started towards the fireplace. I don't know what the fight was about but by the way they looked at me, I had a sick feeling it was about me, but I don't know, it could have been my imagination. Anyway, when Mr. Malfoy was dragging me away, Professor Snape cursed him, sending him flying. I remember falling and I must have hit my head because I blacked out. I only remember that when I reopened my eyes, Professor Snape was kneeling over me. Mr. Malfoy had him in the Imperious curse. It is enough to say that Professor Snape was forced to rape me. It wasn't long after Professor Snape finished when Mr. Malfoy left, leaving Severus a broken man lying next to me.
Professor Snape was highly devastated at what he was forced to do to me. He was so guilt ridden that I took it upon myself to erase his memory. I took him back to his personal chambers then left. I decided that evening that not only was I to leave him in his chambers, but I had to leave Hogwart's. I still to this day do not know what their argument was about but I didn't feel safe there anymore. I was scared that it would happen again and I didn't want to put either Professor Snape or myself through that again.
That is the story. What do you recommend I do now? Should I tell Professor Snape about Sebastian?
Sincerely,
Hermione
~~~
Dear Hermione,
My dear, That is not a pleasant memory at all and it is sad that the memories could have not been erased from you as well. I am assuming you obliterated Severus before he could perform the contraceptive spell. An obvious statement since you are now a mother to his child. I'm sure you weren't thinking of getting pregnant at the time.
I have also taken it upon myself to check the magical registrar and was delighted to see the child's name on the list. It is wonderful to know that that your son will be attending Hogwart's in the future.
Now, as to telling Severus. I highly believe it is the right thing to do. I am certain that he would want to know, although I am at a loss as to how to approach him on such a serious topic. I will consider our options and will owl you when I have come up with something.
Yours truly,
Albus
~~~
Dear Professor,
Thank you, I'm sure you will help me come up with a less strenuous way of telling Severus. I look forward to your next letter.
Love,
Hermione
~~~
Dear Hermione,
I have decided that the best way to tell Severus is by the direct approach. I am going to give him copies of our letters and the registrar's notice of Sebastian's birth, with your permission of course. If you feel there is another way, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Albus
~~~
Dear Professor,
No, you are right. Severus has always been a direct man. The direct approach would probably be the best. Should I be there? It would be difficult to get someone to watch an infant this age and I loathe to bring him along, but again I will bow to your judgement.
Hermione
~~~
Hermione,
That will not be necessary. Severus has *accidentally* discovered our letters. I'm sure you will be hearing from him soon.
Regretfully,
Albus
~~~
*SHIT*
~~~
Professor Dumbledore,
He did? Was he angry? Upset? Oh no! What do I do now?
Hermione
~~~
Miss Granger,
I believe we have an issue to discuss. I shall be at the Leaky Cauldron this evening at seven.
Prof. Severus Snape
~~~
*CRAP*
~~~
Professor Snape,
I will be there if I can find a sitter. Otherwise, I am in room four on the upper level.
Hermione
~~~
Miss Granger
Room four. I shall see you there. I look forward to meeting my son.
Severus Snape
~~~
*GULP*