Miss Granger,

I had some most interesting visitors this afternoon in my quarters. I must say, I believed you to be an intelligent child and able to use your considerable intellect to reason out that neither Draco or I, are harming my son Harry, in any way.

However, I was quite surprised to find a case-witch and wizard at my door, wanting to question us all. Not for a routine visit, but to investigate possible abuse.

We have no reason to want to harm Harry in any way. He is my son, as is Draco; and the both of them are brothers.

Do you feel pleased that you have attempted to tear apart my family? Would you be pleased if it were I complaining to the Muggle authorities that you were being abused by your family? I think not.

I assure you, I had only the best of intentions in teaching Harry to fight Muggle-style, and I believe, therefore, you will find that I have only the best intentions in your punishment.

How exactly does one punish someone for trying to ruin their family's happiness? I do believe I have the perfect punishment in mind. I want to see you in my classroom at exactly seven o' clock tonight. We will be looking forward to seeing you.

Professor Severus Snape

Potions Master of Hogwarts, Head of Slytherin House, and Father of Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy

Ms. Granger,

You have outdone even Harry with pompous Gryffindor bravery. Hitherto, I was under the impression that, being an intelligent witch, we could resolve your issues of Harry’s choice of family. Though Harry assures me that you believe that you are acting in his best interest, I fail to observe how your actions are to his benefit. Let me explain.

This morning, shortly after one of your frequent check-up visits, we had a most enjoyable visit from Wizarding Family Services because some degenerate had the gall to suggest that I am not a fit father. Your constant insinuation that my son is not being rational in his judgment is redolent of Mr. Weasley’s previous (and now fully retracted) accusations. Your typical fastidiousness is lacking in this instance.

Let me explain more clearly:

I am not abusing, subjugating, exploiting, neglecting, beating, battering, drugging, charming, misguiding, or mistreating MY SON physically, mentally or in any other way. Nor is Draco. The mere inference of such an allegation makes me rife with revulsion. IS THAT CLEAR?

Why must you attempt to strip Harry of the most happiness he has ever had?

Severus Snape

P.S. You are henceforth dismissed from potions class, and are expected for detention at my residence at 6pm SHARP

Dear Miss Granger,

You know the level of esteem in which I hold my son's Gryffindor housemates, so you can only imagine the intensity of my sentiment when I find myself communicating with you twice in one day. I had hoped that our earlier discussion was sufficient to liberate you from several benighted conclusions you had drawn regarding me and my family. Alas, my optimism appears premature.

Do know that, in spite of this, you are always welcome in our home- as are all of my son's friends and associates. In fact, Harry and I received some unexpected guests just this evening. We had plenty of time for some personal and confidential conversation before they had to be on their way. As a father, it is gratifying to know that the strength of the familial attachment between Harry, Draco and me is easily recognizable by those perspicacious enough to set aside their own hubris.

Harry has told me, as if I had not been aware, of your formidable capacity for minutiae and systematization. Since you also appear to have the need to further analyze my comportment, I have found a task admirably befitting your skills. You will report to my office tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 pm to assist me in making a complete inventory of all specimens, ingredients and equipment contained in the Potions storerooms. You will report each day until the inventory is complete. As the collection has more than 10,000 items and this compendium has not had a complete revision in over five years, the task should be of sufficient duration to satisfy both your curiosity and your need to use copious amounts of parchment.

You might speak with Mr. Weasley regarding the usefulness of my out-of-class instruction time and the wisdom in following my directives precisely.

Until tomorrow,

Severus Snape

Potions Master

Head, Slytherin House

Dear Miss Granger,

I shall not dally with pleasantries, as doubtless you know the reason for this correspondence. I am not in the habit of spending what precious little spare time I have conversing with Gryffindors. What, indeed, would you gain from such correspondence, given you already know everything there is to know about this subject, as well as any subject readily available in the Hogwart's library.

I must confess I am somewhat at a loss as to what prompted your most recent behaviour. I was pleased when you sought me out to discuss your concerns with Harry's injuries, and I was confident, upon your departure, that we had reached an understanding with regards to your place in Harry's life, as well as alleviated your fears relating to his recent injuries. Evidently, I was mistaken.

I understand you may have been concerned when my explanation of his injuries did not match his own, however I was under the impression, given your intelligence, that your third year might have taught you to trust your friends and not involve third parties in your disagreements. Yes, Harry told me about the Firebolt incident. I recognise you had his best interests at heart both then and now, but you have again demonstrated your misplaced superior attitude by making decisions in a situation of which you have no grasp.

A word of caution, Miss Granger. Not everything you need to know in life is written in the pages of a book. Family, friends, the relationship between a father and son: none of these things can be explained on parchment, no matter how talented the author may be. Knowledge of these things comes from experience, from instinct, and from that feeling when you just know you are doing the right thing.

If you can look my son in the eye and honestly tell him you believed you were doing the right thing, that you had his best interests at heart, then you will be welcome in our home. If, in turn, your attempt at destroying this family was driven by jealousy, misunderstanding or prejudice towards myself or another, I strongly urge you to consider how much Harry's friendship means to you. I will not force him to choose between his friends and his family, and it is unfair of you to expect him to do so either. I assure you, if it comes to that, you will not be satisfied with the result.

Lastly, I apologise if you find this parchment to be hexed, poisoned or dangerous in any other way. Draco has offered to take it and pass it along to a house elf to deliver it to you tonight. His impulse control problem is improving, but he fiercely defends both his father and brother, and goodness knows what he will do if he feels his family is being threatened.

Regards,

Severus Snape

Dear Miss Granger,

You recently expressed concerns to me about Harry’s welfare. I understand that you were worried, and like any true friend you felt the need to express these concerns. You came to me and we talked it over, I explained the reason for Harry’s injuries and you seemed satisfied. This afternoon however, my family were confronted by officials from the Wizarding Family Services, inquiring into the interests of my son.

I don’t know that it was you who contacted them, but as you have mentioned your uncertainties to me, I have reason to believe you were involved.

I wish to dispel any ridiculous notion you have that my son is being physically harmed, as I’m sure Harry has informed you, he is perfectly happy here with Draco and I.

You may have noticed after almost 6 years of knowing me that I am a very private man, not many people know me well, and I keep my feelings to myself. I am not some foolhardy Gryffindor, I don’t jump into things without considering them and I don’t express my feelings well. Don’t let that fool you, Miss Granger, everything is not always as it seems, it may surprise you to hear that I do have feelings, and I will tell you this now; I love my son. I love seeing him smile, I love seeing him laugh, and I love seeing him happy.

If you wish to destroy what we have, I’d love to see you try.

My son is loved and safe in my home, Miss Granger. That you suggest he is mistreated here both offends and angers me. To imply that he is beaten or neglected here compares me to those dreadful muggles he endured through his childhood, and I assure you, you could not be more wrong.

If you value your friendship with Harry, I would suggest you consider your actions carefully in the future. There are times when as a friend your help will be required, though sometimes, you will find that actions are not necessary and true friendship can be offered through your support and silence.

I hope that in time you can accept Harry as my son and I as his father.

Yours,

Severus Snape

P.S have you ever read the muggle novel ‘Misery’? bare it in mind next time you feel the need to interfere in someone else's business.

Miss Granger,

It has come to my attention that despite all reassurances and explanations offered by my sons and myself you believed it was necessary to contact other superiors in a effort to ensure Harry's continued well being. While I take this as a grave insult I do appreciate the fact that you notified Wizarding Services as Harry now, no doubt, realises how little he can trust his *friends* to speak to him personally before taking *extreme* actions that negate his own wishes.

Severus Snape

P.S Hermione next time keep your bloody trap SHUT!

Harry Potter-Snape