Dear Severus Snape (Snarry Fanfiction)

Chapter Five

Ron and Hermione sat at Harry's kitchen table. Ron had a bunch of food surrounding him, while Hermione had a large pile of books in front of her.

Harry, however, was simply staring into space, trying to think.

"There has to be rules against this somewhere, Harry, I just know it." Hermione mumbled, glaring when Ron sprayed crumbs all over her book.

Harry nodded, smiling a little.

"I'm glad you guys are trying to help me with this."

Ron snorted.

"Mate," he said, through a mouthful of food, "You know we're here for you. Even if I don't really understand why we're doing this."

"We have to clear Snape's name." Harry repeated tiredly.

"Yes, I know. But why Harry? Honestly, I know he saved us and all, but he was a right git about it."

Harry shrugged. He had his suspicions about why Snape acted the way he did, but he didn't voice them aloud. Not yet.

"He's innocent. I'd do this for anyone, git or not."

Hermione beamed at him.

"It's just like Harry defending Malfoy at his trials, Ron. He's trying to do the right thing."

Ron scowled.

"I just don't see why it's such a big deal if that greasy git's name is cleared or not. He was terrible to you, Harry!"

Harry let out a long sigh, rubbing his temples.

"Ron, I know. But I don't know how much of that was an act or not. If he was alive now, I don't think I'd be trying so hard to clear his name. But he's dead now, and he kept me safe, so it's time for me to repay the favor."

Ron shook his head.

"Like I said, we're here for you, Mate, even if I don't understand you."

Hermione smiled at Ron, glad he was making an effort. She knew how much he despised Snape.

She skimmed her book for a few more minutes, before glancing up at Harry.

"I think I may have an idea."

Harry's eyes lit up.

"What is it?" He asked.

"Okay, well we can't get the ministry to agree to getting an official portrait for Snape, right?"

"Yeah, they claimed it would be like having a portrait of Voldemort." Harry replied, scowling slightly.

Hermione nodded.

"What if we hired our own painter, and did a non-official portrait for the time being? You certainly have the money."

Harry tapped his fingers against his chin, thinking.

"Sure, but where would we put the portrait after it was complete? We can't create the memorial yet, not with the ministry so against it."

"I don't know, we could always keep it here until we convince the Ministry he's innocent."

Harry grimaced.

"Hermione, I know I'm trying to do the right thing here, but I don't think I could stand to live with him."

Ron nodded in agreement.

"Maybe we could put it in McGonagall's office?" Hermione suggested.

Harry snorted.