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Quibbler article and ramifications.

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CHAPTER 14

A/N: Dear readers, I cannot believe the time has come: This is the final chapter of Require Your Assistance. I came to the world of fan fiction skeptical and unsure of what I would find, and now I will never leave. I have found entertainment, fulfillment and most importantly, friendship. I owe a huge debt of gratitude to two of those friends, Lariope and Ladyinthecloak, for giving their time and encouragement to this story. The mistakes are all mine. And finally thank you to notsosaintly, southernwitch69 and all the admins at TPP. Without you none of us would be here today. Irish

Disclaimer: The world of Harry Potter is the property of JKR … I wonder if she would sell Severus.

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THE QUIBBLER

THE FINAL BATTLE AND WHAT REALLY HAPPENED ON THE TOWER

Exclusive Interview

Luna Lovegood Longbottom, editor

“Almost eighteen months ago, the students and staff of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (and the entire wizarding world) were knocked off their brooms when it was reported that Severus Snape, Potions master, had murdered longtime Headmaster Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, during an invasion of Death Eaters at the school. We later learned from Harry Potter that Professor Snape was acting on Headmaster Dumbledore’s orders, which Snape revealed in a dying confession given to Mr. Potter moments before the Potions master succumbed to the venom from a fatal snake bite inflicted by Lord Voldemort’s familiar, Nagini. Professor Snape was then awarded the Order of Merlin, First Class, posthumously, at his memorial service. You will remember his body was never recovered, though a monument was erected in his honor on Hogwarts grounds.

"It has recently come to our attention why Professor Severus Snape’s body was never recovered. He is alive! What follows is an exclusive interview provided by members of the inner circle of the Order of the Pheonix, founded by Albus Dumbledore in an attempt to prevent Lord Voldemort’s take-over of the wizarding world.”

LLL: “Professor Snape, you must realize it is a great shock to all of us that you are alive. Can you finally tell us what happened and how you survived?”

SS: “Miss… pardon me, Madam Longbottom, I realize you are hoping for the story of the century, but as I told you, I will not be a party to this spectacle.”

LLL: “Thank you, Professor. Perhaps Miss Granger would be willing to enlighten us?”

HG: “Luna, as you know, we all thought the professor to be dead from Nagani’s bite, and I really do not think I am the one who can answer that question. Perhaps you had better ask the man who saved him… Headmaster?”

[Editor’s note] The photographer, Colin Creevey, just managed to catch the young editor as she fainted. She later attributed this to pregnancy fatigue, but there is thought it may have been shock due to the former Headmaster, Albus Dumbledore, entering the room.

AD (exasperated): “Hermione, Severus, must you always do this to people?”

LLL: “Headmaster, I apologize; how truly unprofessional of me!”

AD: “Nonesense, Madam Longbottom, it is I who should apologize for startling you. Now, what was the question?”

LLL: “Yes, yes, well, there seems to be an even more important question, sir. How is it you are alive?”

*****

Hermione chuckled to herself as she read the note Luna had attached with the advance copy of The Quibbler.

Entering from the adjoining bath, one towel wrapped about his lean hips and another rubbing the moisture from his inky hair, Severus quirked an eyebrow at his fiancé.

“What is so amusing in that rag?” he sneered, afraid he already knew the answer.

“Oh, Severus, I didn’t hear you.” Hermione flushed as she noticed his state of dress, or rather, undress. The sight of him never failed to send her blood racing. Though currently she was just a little concerned about how he would take the article Luna had published; honestly, it was the best way to get everything out to the public at once.

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Severus stormed through the room, paper in hand, as he quoted the article, “Professor Snape has always been the unsung hero of the war. I am grateful he is alive and honored to call him a friend… Harry Potter.” Throwing the paper to the table, Severus sneered, to no one and everyone in general. “Call me friend? Since when have I ever been a friend to the boy-who-lived-to-make-my-life-a-living-hell?”

Hermione sighed as she wrapped her arms around the raging wizard. “You did offer to tell him of his parents and you are an unsung hero.”

In frustration, Severus pinched the bridge of his nose as he absorbed the comfort of her arms. “I know… I just despise being indebted to the little twerp.”

“Love, if anyone is indebted, it is the entire wizarding world to you. I know it is difficult to accept Harry’s endorsement, but you know it will smooth many paths,” Hermione consoled as she brushed kisses across his rigid back and her hands flattened to rub enticingly over his bare nipples.

Severus growled in response, “Are you trying to distract me, witch?”

“Hmm, maybe… Is it working?” she asked as she added her laving tongue to the kisses bestowed on his back.

*****

As disgusted as the Potions master may have been by the flowing and overly effusive praise in the Quibbler article, he could not dispute the facts: there had been a trial, but he had been cleared within fifteen minutes; he had his job back with a pay raise, and the modified Wolfsbane looked to only add to his coffers.

Hermione and he were engaged, but for propriety sake, they had separate quarters at the school. No one need know of the connecting doors to their shared bath or that they never slept apart. As long as she had her own quarters, no one would cry foul when she passed her apprenticeship with flying colors. They had both agreed to wait until she had finished her schooling to wed.

It still baffled him that he was happy. Happy and Severus Snape were not words one often associated with one another. To be honest, Severus was often disconcerted with the knowledge that he was indeed happy, not just happy, but on occasion euphoric.

Severus still had his dark moments when he was brewing potions alone. He would look at his life thinking it all had to be a mistake. Part of him wanted to withdraw and wait for the other Quaffle to fall. When those times came, he simply needed to gaze upon Hermione’s bushy head bent over a book, and love would swell in his chest. He knew life was not going to be a bed of roses. He and Hermione were both far too opinionated for there not to be disagreements, but those heated exchanges only seemed to fuel their love.

The next three years would prove to be very interesting indeed.

~Finis~

A/N: If anyone is interested in how Severus felt on the morning of their marriage I encourage you to check out my story Contemplations here on TPP.

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katiebug1997

Really great

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Ljpjcg

This story was so much fun to read! And there's a Mrs. Dumbledore?!? Even funnier.

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Thank you for the lovely review

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Thank you for the lovely review

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Montara

It's a wonderful story! Thank you!!!

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No thank you!

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No thank you!

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moepi

"a foul-tempered Professor Snape "thats redundant like it so far...Cheres MoepiAKA Michèle

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Thank you I am glad you are enjoying

10/10

Maddie

The Quibbler interview was very amusing. Especially with Luna fainting. I really enjoyed the story.

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Thank you so much I am glad you liked it. The Quibbler was a lark and I am glad it worked for you. Irish

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Thank you so much I am glad you liked it. The Quibbler was a lark and I am glad it worked for you. Irish

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kimjo2

what a terrific story and i am so glad i was along for the ride. i look forward to your further efforts with delighted anticipation. thanks so much for sharing you talent.

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed. Did you venture on to see his thoughts about his marriage in Contemplations?

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed. Did you venture on to see his thoughts about his marriage in Contemplations?

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luvsev

Absolutely wonderful story!!!!

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Thank you so much did you venture on to see his thoughts of marriage in Contemplations?

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Thank you so much did you venture on to see his thoughts of marriage in Contemplations?

10/10

blue artemis

I enjoyed that.

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Thank you! Glad to hear it. Irish

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Thank you! Glad to hear it. Irish

10/10

Dreamy_Dragon

A lovely ending to a lovely story!

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Thank you I am glad you enjoyed it. Irish

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Thank you I am glad you enjoyed it. Irish

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CharmedForce

Lovely final chapter. I think you captured Luna perfectly!

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Thank you so much. Yanno I worried about the Luna bit... I do not tend to do doty very well... Hermione is more my style. I am glad you enjoyed it. Imperio you to go on to Contemplations. Irish

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Thank you so much. Yanno I worried about the Luna bit... I do not tend to do doty very well... Hermione is more my style. I am glad you enjoyed it. Imperio you to go on to Contemplations. Irish

10/10

Sampdoria

Thank you for giving us a wonderful story! A job very well done!!!

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Thank you so much I am glad you enjoyed it! Irish

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Thank you so much I am glad you enjoyed it! Irish

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Maggie

Perfect ending.

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Thank you :D

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Thank you :D

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braye27

Oh, Irish! I love this story and this ending. I am so glad that Severus and Albus were really alive, and you told their story very well, indeed.I enjoyed RYA from beginning to end, and thank you for giving us this journey!Now I'm off to read Contemplations.Beth

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Beth, Thank you so much! I love all of your reviews and am so happy you found pleasure in my story. I hope you enjoy Contemplations... to me it is the icing on the cake.HugsIrish

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Beth, Thank you so much! I love all of your reviews and am so happy you found pleasure in my story. I hope you enjoy Contemplations... to me it is the icing on the cake.HugsIrish

10/10

fizzabella

Oh, lovely:)I have been following this story all along and it's been great:)Warm regards,Fizzabella

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

, Thank you so much. I have enjoyed each and every review you have sent and find myself guilty of watching for them. I hope you take a moment to look at Contemplations. I, personally, think it rounds out Severus' state of mind much better than this ending, but I am prejudice. Hugs Irish

Response from fizzabella (Reviewer)

I took a peek at it already but I have my grandson here for another few days and don't really have time to read yet.Reading all your work is on my mental "To Do" list:){{hugs}}Fizzabella

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

oooooh now I am really excited :) I cannot wait to know what you think... much of what I have posted is original!

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Response from fizzabella (Reviewer)

I took a peek at it already but I have my grandson here for another few days and don't really have time to read yet.Reading all your work is on my mental "To Do" list:){{hugs}}Fizzabella

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

oooooh now I am really excited :) I cannot wait to know what you think... much of what I have posted is original!

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sinbad

What a surprising ending! Having Albus back was a interesting twist. Hopefully Severus will be happy back teaching 'dudnerheads'.

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

I think now that he has something positive in his life to balance all of the negative happiness is not only possible but probable. I believe a person is only truely and completely unhappy when there is nothing in their life which is positive. A happy home life can make a negative work environment bearable just as a positive work environment or job you love can make a less than happy homelife tolerable. It is all about balance. Thank you for reviewing. Hugs Irish

Response from sinbad (Reviewer)

Sounds good to me. Will there be an epilogue?

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

The "epilogue" if you will was published about mid-way through RYA... it can be found under the title Contemplations on TPP

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Response from sinbad (Reviewer)

Sounds good to me. Will there be an epilogue?

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

The "epilogue" if you will was published about mid-way through RYA... it can be found under the title Contemplations on TPP

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faula_tara

thank you for wrapping it up so neatly how sweet and you wove a tale that was wonderful from beging to mendthank you again love and chocolates

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

mmmmm chocolate... hopefully the rich dark kind that as Subversa wrote "taste like Severus' voice sounds" can you guess what story that is from? It is the story that hooked me into fan fic. Thank you for reviewing.Hugs Irish

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Isode

Thanks for the story it was a joy to read, and I will check out Contemplations. Look forward to more from you.

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed RYA and I hope you equally enjoy Contemplations. Irish

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed RYA and I hope you equally enjoy Contemplations. Irish

10/10

gabi1791

Great story! I loved it!!!gab

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Thank you I am so glad you enjoyed it.

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Thank you I am so glad you enjoyed it.

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Merlina Thalia

I'm really enjoying this, but I've been wondering what was Harry's message. Did I miss something?

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

No you are not really missing anything... as Harry's message was not imparative to the plot it was not revealed. I imagine he was nagging about Hermione's absence. Thank you for reviewing.

Response from Merlina Thalia (Reviewer)

Ok, lol, thanks, I just was curious:)

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

No you are not really missing anything... as Harry's message was not imparative to the plot it was not revealed. I imagine he was nagging about Hermione's absence. Thank you for reviewing.

Response from Merlina Thalia (Reviewer)

Ok, lol, thanks, I just was curious:)

9/10

jade2099

Oh! Another story done! I enjoyed this one as well! I can't wait to read your next stories!

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Thank you. I am glad you have enjoyed it. My exchange fic is next on the writing block so it might be some time before you see it posted here, but eventually. Irish

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Thank you. I am glad you have enjoyed it. My exchange fic is next on the writing block so it might be some time before you see it posted here, but eventually. Irish

10/10

beaweasley2

A very nice wrap up to the story. I've enjoyed it very much.

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Thank you so much. I was nervous about the "wrap up" as I did not want it to seem rushed, but I consoled myself with the knowledge that my readers could always pop over to Contemplations to see how Severus felt on his wedding day.Reviews from people such as yourself, who have made such a huge impact in fandom, are the greatest reward. I admire your writing and thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to offer your opnion and support.Irish

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Mint Stick

A lovely ending. I especially liked the bit from the Quibbler (and the description of Luna's reaction).

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Thank you! I was really nervous about The Quibbler bit. I am no newspaper writer. I am glad it worked for you. Irish

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Thank you! I was really nervous about The Quibbler bit. I am no newspaper writer. I am glad it worked for you. Irish

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sunny33

Good wrap up, Irish :)

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Thanks I am glad you liked it:) Irirsh

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Thanks I am glad you liked it:) Irirsh

9/10

hermione278

Oh no! This is the second fic in a row tonight that I've read where this is the last chapter! I hope the alert for the next story I get isn't for another last chapter! I absolutely loved this story, and I still firmly believe that Severus Snape is alive! :D

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Let me guess you have been reading Sage by lady_rhian? I too believe he is alive and will live on in my writing! Thank you for your wonderful review. You can always check out how he felt about his wedding by reading Contemplations. HugsIrish

Response from hermione278 (Reviewer)

Yup, Sage it is! :PI think I shall go read that now :D

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Response from hermione278 (Reviewer)

Yup, Sage it is! :PI think I shall go read that now :D

10/10

sinbad

Great chapter, I'm sorry it took so long to get back to you but real life has been quite hectic.

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Hey it is NEVER too late to post a review, especially one that has sooo many pretty stars (pats the stars and preens). Thank you Irish

Response from irishredlass (Author of Require Your Assistance)

Hey it is NEVER too late to post a review, especially one that has sooo many pretty stars (pats the stars and preens). Thank you Irish