Snamione Marriage Law

Daily Prophet Interview

Hermione's POV

"Why do we have to do this again?" I ask annoyed as I pat Crookshanks. "I'm suppose to be in class, it's Monday" I remind him. I was having breakfast in the great hall this morning when he approaches me. Telling me I won't be having classes today as we have an interview with the Daily Prophet. Since the article yesterday we've received many unwanted letters. As Harry predicted I got a howler from Mrs Weasley. Apparently photographers and reporters have been trying to get into the school. To get a picture of Severus and I, along with an interview. McGonagall has allowed one reporter into the school to interview us.

"It'll clear up any and all rumors" he states as he sits beside me.

"I thought you didn't care what other people thought" I say confused.

"I do not care, but Minerva does" he states. "She organized this interview" he adds. I notice a beetle on the arm of the chair. I grab an unbreakable jar from my pocket and catch the bug. "Why'd you do that for?" Severus asks.

"Take a look for yourself" I tell him after putting a lead on. "Meet Rita Skeeter" I say smirking.

"So she really does turn into a beetle" he says matching my smirk. "The aurors are looking for you, I hope you have a good lawyer" he tells the beetle. I put the jar in my pocket as there was a knock at the door. I'm glad Draco was taking Severus' classes today, which is only second and third year students. "Come in" Severus tells the person wrapping an arm around my shoulders. McGonagall enter the room with a thirty year old wizard holding a camera.

"Sorry for this inconvenience Miss Granger, Severus" she tells us. "This is Andy Smudgley" she adds. I shake the reporters hand but Severus just stayed put. "I trust you can handle from here" she states.

"Yes, thanks Professor McGonagall" I say smiling and she leaves.

"The interview first, then I need a photo of you both together" Smudgley tells us.  "Originally Rita Skeeter wanted this interview, but the editor refused to give it to her. She was very upset, but it's good for. My second front page article" he explains.

"What was your first?" I ask him.

"Gringotts break-in 1991" he states. "Couldn't get a word from the goblins other then nothing was taken" he mumbles. "So I'll ask you some questions and you answer them" he tells us pulling out a self inking quill & pad. "Professor Snape how did you get roped into this marriage law?" he asks.

"The ministry noticed I have never had a significant other and thought it was their duty to give me one" Severus states. "I received the forms and filled them out, believing they'd find no one" he adds.

"Miss Granger, how did you feel when you found out Professor Snape was your future spouse?" Smudgley asks.

"Shocked, but also relieved" I tell him.

"Can you elaborate?" he asks curiously.

"I could of done a lot worse; Sever us is smart, loyal, a hero, caring, devoted and is passionate about his job" I state.

"So are any of the things Rita Skeeter wrote true?" he asks shyly.

"Elaborate Mr Smudgley" Severus tells him smirking at his discomfort and I elbow him.

"Have you had a relationship and feelings for each other from before the law was established?" he asks.

"No, we have not" we tells him.

"Any baby on the way?" he asks.

"No" Severus says as I blush.

"I notice no rings on your fingers, so I take it the married thing is false" he states looking at our hands.

"You're correct" I say nodding my head.

"Do you live together?" he asks.

"No, but we do spend weekends together to get to know each other" I tell him.

"That is all you shall know" Severus tells him.

"Of course, so Miss Granger how did your friends Harry Potter and Ronald Weasley take the news of your spouse?" the reporter asks.

"Harry took it quiet well, Ron not so much and has yet to speak to me" I reply.

"What did Lucius and his wife think of you being made to marry a muggleborn Professor Snape?" the reporter asks him.

"They were fine with it and even invited us to their Christmas ball" Severus states smiling.

"Well that's everything, I just need the photo now" the reporter states standing up. "Can you two stand please and Miss Granger stand in front of Professor Snape" he instructs. Maybe I should of changed out of my school uniform before the interview, but oh well. He takes the photo and thanks us before leaving.

"Hermione why don't you call Potter, I'm sure he'd love to see the bug you caught" Severus states. I do so smirking and Harry comes straight away with Tonks.

"The jar is unbreakable so she can't turn back, look closely at her antenna" I tell Tonks handing her the glass jar.

"Looks just like those glasses she always wears" she states looking at them closely. "Thanks for the assist Hermione" she says smiling. "Take care of her Snape and have a good day" she tells us before leaving.

"Harry keep an eye on the prophet tomorrow" I tell him. He agrees and leaves after giving me a hug. I spend the rest of the morning with Severus before we went to lunch. Then we both returned to our classes that afternoon.

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Picture above of Hermione with Severus and picture on the external link of Andy Smudgley (the reporter).