Drabble Meme Challenge
1. Slide by The Dresden Dolls
Severus had never thought of himself as a disturbed or depraved person. However, on this late April day, he was not quite certain. The girl had to be teasing him. The way she tripped lightly across the lawn in her kicky school skirt made him shiver, and he was inadvertently reminded of Lily. Hermione Granger's attitude of prissiness and near egotism was uncannily similar to that of his childhood companion. The girl was no more than eleven years old, but Severus felt something long-asleep stir within him. It would be an interesting seven years. "Don't worry, I've got you," he whispered, and found himself laughing dryly.
2. Not The Doctor by Alanis Morrissette
"I didn't come here to tell you I feel sorry for you. Because I don't. I think you brought this upon yourself. I also hope that for your own good, the second you come to, you thank me. And also, you should thank yourself for writing down that comment about bezoars. You wouldn't be alive. But what I did come to say is, if you ever do wake up, I belive that I'll weep for joy. You are more important to me that any Weasley, Professor."
Snape did not stir. He had not been concious since Nagini pierced his neck. St. Mungo's was a stifling environment, Hermione thought.
"I hate myself for not--"
"Don't worry, I heard everything."
3. Not While I'm Around from Sweeney Todd
"'Ermione...why are you doing this to me?"
"I'm just going to work under our former teacher, Ron, what is your problem?"
"I just...you know how I feel about him."
"You have made that excruciatingly clear, yes, thank you..."
"I want you to know that I won't let him pull anything--"
"What?!"
"I'm gonna protect you!"
"From what?"
"Him! He's EVIL, Mione."
"You are so...thick. What makes you think I need protecting?"
"I'm your husband!!"
"Well..."
"...well what?"
"Maybe I don't want that anymore."
"...Wh-why..."
"I love him, Ron. I wasn't going to tell you until later, but..."
"No. Don't say any more. Just...get out."
4. Hands Clean by Alanis Morrissette
Hermione gazed down at her professor's strong but elegant hand on her pale thigh just below her schoolgirl's skirt and thought musingly of the juxtaposition. Severus spoke up.
"We cannot tell anyone of our...interactions, Miss Granger."
Hermione was offended. "I may be young, but I am not dull, as you know!!"
"True. My apologies."
A comfortable silence. Hermione leaned against his thin chest. She could feel his voice rumbling as he said, "I am not usually attracted to much younger women. If it were not for your maturity, none of this would have occured."
She smiled but said nothing.
5. I Can Do Better Than That from The Last Five Years
Severus was deeply engulfed in a glass of red wine and a thick book when a percussive sound that almost blended with the thunder. It took him a moment to recognize it as a series of sharp knocks on his front door. He did not often recieve visitors. Lifting himself from the leather armchair, he was a bit apprehensive. He opened the door to reveal a young woman. Hair plastered to her face, two bags on her either side, she was breathing heavily. He registered all these things before realizing that it was his former student.
Hermione immediately launched into her speech.
"I want you."
"What?"
"I want you. I need something better. Ron is a stupid bastard. I hate him. I can do better. I want something worthwhile to think of each morning."
"This is the slightest bit unexpected..."
"Oh shut up, you sarcastic fool, I know you're obsessed with me."
"Well..."
"Yes. Good. Move."
6. Say It Somehow from The Light In the Piazza
Hermione's face was slightly distorted from the flame between them. However, Severus could tell that she had a troubled countenance. She had frozen, knife and fork in midair, hovering over her salmon. She closed her eyes. Severus leaned forward and was about to inquire when she suddenly slammed her fists down.
"That's it!"
Severus merely raised his eyebrows. She continued.
"I have to say it. Marry me."
He said nothing.
"Surely you agree it's high time!"
"My dear girl, I knew you were modern...but it must be mine to decide."
"Decide, then, decide!"
A smile curled Severus' lips. "Will you..."
"Yes!!"
7. I Hate Musicals from Ruthless
"Sev?" Hermione shouted across the house.
"Yes?"
"My parents sent us tickets to see Les Miz in the West End!"
"...what?"
"Les Miz!"
"Which is what?"
"It's a musical about the French Revolution."
"Oh, that Muggle trash..."
"Severus!!"
"I'm sorry, love, but I hate the French."
"You love the book!"
"That is entirely different."
"Just admit it. You hate musicals."
"Not as much as I hate ballet."
8. Backstabber by The Dresden Dolls
Hermione was working feverishly at something on her desk. Severus leaned over her.
"What is that?"
"Hm?" she said, looking up. "Oh, it's an angry letter."
"...to whom?"
"Uhhhhno-one."
"Hermione."
She sighed. "It's to Ron."
"What has the miscreant done now?"
"He did an interview with Rita Skeeter about us."
"About...us?"
"Yes. He's such a hypocrite. He cheated on me first, and then he goes and pours his bleeding heart out to that evil woman!" Hermione made a noise of rage and slammed down her pen. "She's calling us 'scandalous'!!"
Severus smirked. "We are a bit unconventional, dear."
"You aren't bothered by this?!"
"Worse things have been said about me."
9. Sweet Transvestite from The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Minerva McGonnagal glared at the two teachers across her desk.
"I am shocked. Nay, appalled."
Professors Snape and Granger stared in opposite directions, both appearing to study the walls of the Headmistress' office.
"It is one thing to be caught in an illicit relationship with a colleague. It is entirely another to be caught doing so in a classroom.'
There was a very uncomfortabe pause.
"And in addition, I have the memory of Severus Snape in a corset and fishnet stockings to haunt me forever."
Hermione sporfled.
10. December 1963 from Jersey Boys
It was New Year's Eve. The men were out drinking somewhere, and their wives gathered at Ginny and Harry's place...and drank.
"I have an idea," said Hannah, who was shockingly more audacious when she was inebriated. "Let's play Truth or Dare!!"
"Oh, Hannah, how childish," slurred Ginny.
"Nononono...it's better. On the truths, everytime you want to ask another question you have to do a shot."
"Oooohh..." said Luna.
"I think Hermione should go first," said Ginny.
Hermione blushed. "What, then?"
Luna thought for a moment, then threw back a shot. "Where did you lose your virginity?"
"Where, you say?" said Hermione. She felt the booze taking its toll on her as she giggled, "In the Room of Requirement."
Ginny narrowed her eyes and drank. "Was it with Ron?"
Hermione looked at the floor. "Nnnnnno."
Hannah screamed with laughter, then drained the remainder of her glass. "Then who the hell was it, Mione?" she stuttered, pouring herself more gin.
Hermione breathed in. "It was...well, to be perfectly fucking frank it was Severus Snape."
No one laughed.
Meme Instructions
oo1. Pick a character, pairing, or fandom you like.
oo2. Turn on your music player and put it on random/shuffle.
oo3. Write a drabble related to each song that plays. You only have the time frame of the song to finish the drabble; you start when the song starts, and stop when it's over. No lingering afterwards!
oo4. Do ten of these, then post them.
Author's Notes: My iTunes really ships Snermione, apparently. It gave me fantastic material.