Chapter 5
Chapter 5 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.
Hermione spent an uncomfortable half hour fretting over her comment to Snape. After all of the times she defended him to everyone who dared to utter uncharitable words about his appearance, she had put her foot firmly into her mouth. The thought had popped into her head at random; she had not meant to belittle his hair any more than her own. Well, she would apologize and hope for the best.
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Snape was having coffee and toast in the kitchen of Grimmauld Place. He had not the best memories of the place, but hadn't had the heart to refuse the offer of Potter's dreadful old elf, Kreacher. When a nervous-looking Granger edged into the room, he decided that the delay had been worth it.
“Snape, I am sorry. I have been reading this book and at the moment am trying to re-do Mendel's experiments with pea-blossoms … what I want to say is that it just popped into my head, as a scientific theory. In no way did I mean to belittle your appearance.”
“Calm down, Granger. I know you well enough to realize that, had you meant to make a dig at my hair, it would have been more eloquently worded, complete with cross-references and footnotes.”
He was making fun of her! Relieved did she take a seat while Kreacher put her breakfast in front of her.
“You realize that there's no guarantee, don't you? They could have your hair and my temper. Or my nose and your bossiness. While we're at it I'd like to state that I do not want more than three.”
With that, he left her dumbfounded, sitting with her toast halfway to her mouth.
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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?