A/n: Hey guys, to bring in the New Year I decided to start a new fic. I hope you like it. Oh and if you have time, check out my other fic, it's a dra/hrm fic, its called Revenge Is A Dish Better Served Cold… Thanx
P.S. Don't own nething but a paper hat and a noise maker… oh yeah and the plotPrologue
The weather outside reflected the emotions of both the Potions Master and the Head Girl. Neither of them thought that everything would come this day, this point in time. The howling wind and the rustle of leaves made butterflies go rampant in the stomachs of the accused.
The lightening made the Head Girl jump with fright as they waited on this dreary morning for the twelve witches and wizards that would decide their fates. The dimly lit office filled the Head Girl with a sense of foreboding. The Headmaster's blue eyes twinkled with wisdom as he reassured the accused. The Potion Master's heart was beating uncontrollably fast as he gripped the arms of his wooden chair.
The Head Girl saw that his knuckles were turning white as he gripped the chair. She grabbed his hand momentarily but dropped it in the presence of the Headmaster.
"How much longer Albus?" Asked the potions master.
"Momentarily," Replied Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. "Do you know what you're going to say?"
"Well there's no need to even think about that." Said the potions master eyeing the small crystal vile filled with crystal liquid.
"Correct you are Severus." Replied the headmaster.
The Head Girl kept quiet during the whole exchange, afraid she might lose her breakfast at the prospect of speaking.
"Are you okay Miss Granger?" The headmaster asked, concern in his voice.
"I'm fine headmaster," She replied weakly.
"Do you think they could let her rest, she only got back hours ago?" Severus asked quietly.
"They wanted this hearing for as soon as she returned, but I convinced them to hold off for a few hours." The headmaster replied.
"As soon as this is all over, you will be able to sleep." Severus said turning to the Head Girl.
"Ok," She replied softly swallowing a lump that arrived in her throat.
They waited a few more minutes in silence. Dumbledore began humming softly as the rain outside grew steadily nosier. Soon the office door opened and a pack of witches and wizards entered. They each acknowledge the headmaster.
"Shall we get started," The headmaster suggested. He took out his wand and made his desk turn into a large table seating all fifteen of them.
Each of the twelve school governors who were on one side of the long table took out their briefcases which each had identical binders.
"Miss Hermione Granger, do you know why you are present at this hearing?" A school governor asked. His head was balding and his robes hung loosely on him. His small watery eyes were staring at Hermione.
"Yes," She replied barely audible than a whisper.
"Severus Snape, you stand here accuse of having an improper relationship with a student. Is this true?" the same governor asked.
"Yes." He replied.
"May I interject here?" Dumbledore piped up.
"Sure," Said the witch besides the balding wizard. She gave Hermione a warm smile and then rested her eyes on the Headmaster.
"I don't understand why this hearing is taking place." He started. "Miss Granger is of age…"
"Even though that may be Albus, we can not condole this behavior." Squeaked a witch at the far end of the table.
"The relationship between the student and the teacher should be strictly professional not personal." Bellowed another.
The whole group of governors murmured with agreement.
"We will need to hear testimonies from both parties." Said the wizard. "Do you have the Veritaserum?"
"Is that really necessary?" The headmaster asked.
"It is in cases like these Albus, as you may well know." The balding wizard replied. "The Veritaserum."
The headmaster handed over the small vile. The wizard then conjured two goblets of pumpkin juice and tipped some of the potion in each. He handed the two goblets across the wooden table to the accused.
Hermione was looking at Fawkes longingly dazing off a little. Her attention was snapped back when the goblet was placed in front of her. The potions master was already drinking from his goblet and the head girl followed suit.
"Start from the beginning." The witch said lightly smiling warmly.
A/n: So there you go ladies and gents. This chapter was short only because it was the prologue, I hope you guys like it. Please R&R. I don't know how often I will be able to post because I am trying to finish up my other story but it won't be long… Happy New Year.
As always… Cherbi161