Chapter 7
Chapter 7 of 11
MinervaA chance comment on encountering Severus Snape on a bad hair day leads to mortification (hers), teasing (his) and eventually to Emma, Elizabeth and Simon Granger-Snape.
At the Order's annual Yule meeting Kingsley Shacklebolt was surprised to see Snape, who had nearly always managed to avoid that particular gathering held at the Burrow. He vaguely remembered having been surprised by Snape's attendance somewhere before but was sidetracked from following that train of thought by Molly calling everyone to dinner.
Only when the party was already winding down, did Hermione Granger find a way to talk to Severus Snape. She thanked him for his advice concerning her work and asked after an article of his in “Potions Quarterly”. When George Weasley realized they'd been talking quietly to each other for nearly two hours, he tried to hover a sprig of mistletoe over them. Neville cringed – it had been a truly fine specimen of mistletoe – when the thing was hit by two spells nearly at the same time without the intended victims interrupting their conversation.
“Mistletoe is a sure sign this party has been gone on too long. I will be taking my leave. Have you by chance thought about names, Granger?”
“Only as far as I'd prefer to name our offspring neither after Roman emperors nor Shakespearian characters. And shouldn't you call the mother of your children by her first name?”
“Very well, Hermione.”
“Good night, Severus.”
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Hermione's chocolate intake over the Christmas holidays had been high, but still she found herself deserving a treat. Although happy to have repaired her relationship with her parents, the Granger Christmas bash had been exhausting. Her aunts and great aunts were nosy, her cousins between condescending and bitchy – depending on their alcohol intake.
Therefore a trip to a certain Italian café for an espresso and two hours of uninterrupted rereading of Pride and Prejudice sounded like a plan.
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Severus had enjoyed Christmas at the Malfoys. Lucius and Narcissa had been delighted to have him over. Snape had been pleased to spend time with his godson, Draco. The young man's wife, Astoria had recently given birth to their first child, a boy named Scorpio. The company had been pleasant, the conversation warm, but after two days Snape was feeling a certain wistfulness. He thanked his hosts, said his goodbyes to the young family and walked down to the apparition point of Malfoy Manor.
On a whim he decided to detour via London, hit the bookshops and perhaps have a coffee.
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Latest 25 Reviews for Bad Hair Day
160 Reviews | 7.12/10 Average
It's always hard to keep your temper , when you are under stress, especially if your name happens to be Snape.
Stupid review box won't let me review so I have to go to the one that won't let you rate stories. Ugh. Anyways, I liked your little story, except for the last chapter they did seem a little out of character (of course, when do we ever see Snape happy, or professing love?), but I adored your epilogue with the potions accident of "Longbottomish" proportions. Brilliant.
Response from Minerva (Author of Bad Hair Day)
You are right. As much as I (and all readers of HGSS, I guess) wish him to be happy or at least content, it is terribly difficult to plot and write AND stay in character. Although JKR leaves a lot to our imagination (thankfully, the books are written for children) about what being a DE-spy means for Severus. Is he mainly at the castle, going to meetings rarely and to raids not at all? While I guess he would feel guilty nevertheless with this scenario it is possible to heal and have a future eventually . Stories like Loten's Post Tenebras, Lux or Chaos Has Come Again (don't know the author) ring true and in character for me but now and again I ran away with a lighthearted plot-bunny like BHD (besides - I haven't the stamina for a serious, novel-length endavour). Thank you!
Response from Minerva (Author of Bad Hair Day)
You are right. As much as I (and all readers of HGSS, I guess) wish him to be happy or at least content, it is terribly difficult to plot and write AND stay in character. Although JKR leaves a lot to our imagination (thankfully, the books are written for children) about what being a DE-spy means for Severus. Is he mainly at the castle, going to meetings rarely and to raids not at all? While I guess he would feel guilty nevertheless with this scenario it is possible to heal and have a future eventually . Stories like Loten's Post Tenebras, Lux or Chaos Has Come Again (don't know the author) ring true and in character for me but now and again I ran away with a lighthearted plot-bunny like BHD (besides - I haven't the stamina for a serious, novel-length endavour). Thank you!
Aw, nice happy ending. Well done.
Response from Minerva (Author of Bad Hair Day)
Thank you for all your reviews!
Response from Minerva (Author of Bad Hair Day)
Thank you for all your reviews!
Not really a romantic place for a first kiss, but you do what it takes.
Or is it a running gag?
Sounds like they both got a bit of revival from meeting together. And poor Hermione with her family. I can completely understand having relatives you don't want to be around.
I see a chance meeting in the future.
Ah, a budding relationship and it looks like they got over the shock of comments that should have remained un-uttered.
That would definitely leave a person dumbfounded considering they aren't in a relationship beyond occasional coworker. LOL
Ah, a throwback to the beginning. Nothing like sleep deprivation causing you to say something you regret after it's out.
Oh what words might those be? Enquiring minds want to know. And maybe he'll remember to lock the door next time.
You are really good at these little cliffhangers. I wonder what comes of shortened tempers?
Well, that's a get your attention type of start. On to read more.
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Such a sweet, well told tale! I loved it 
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Lovely story. Very enjoyable to read!
Absolutely adorable. This is really a cute story so far.
LMAO, what a response. I think I would be dumbfounded too.
That was magic. Well done! Best wishes, Love Ali xxxx.
Chocolate cake, and kisses, a perfect ending. Thank you 
AWWWWW Lovely 
Now for the epiligue. 
MERLINS BOXERS!!! On to the next chapter.
More chocolate cake sharing, in public too, I'm shocked! ,I tell you, shocked!
I wonder who he will meet, in the cafe?