The Size of the Heart
Chapter 1 of 1
Prof M McGonagallA continuation of "When I'm Old and Grey" originally written for the grangersnape100 community on LiveJournal.
ReviewedA/N: I had written this a long time ago and forgot to post it here. Thanks to ladyinthecloak for her long ago beta. This story occurs about 1 hour after the events of "When I'm Old and Grey."
Lunch had been surprisingly amicable. Hermione had not reminded Cassandra about how much she had studied for her NEWTs years ago. Severus had not made any disparaging comments about Alexander wasting his talent working for Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes.
As the meal wound down, Alex said to his parents, “I promised George that I would try to set up a meeting for him with Mr. Zonko. George wants to buy Zonko’s. After I come back, we could have dessert.”
Cassie said to Alex, “I’ll go, too. I need to pick up some quills and parchment at Scrivenshaft’s. See you in a bit, Mum and Dad.”
The elder Snapes watched the door of the Three Broomsticks close behind their children. Severus started to rise. “Cassandra is off to meet that dunderhead, Nigel Longbottom.”
Hermione placed a hand on his arm. “Severus, let her meet him. You can’t keep following them around.”
“Doesn’t it bother you to see her with someone of such… limited ability, Hermione? He’s as accident-prone as his father!”
“That’s not our decision. She has to decide that for herself. But if she thinks like me, her main concern isn’t the size of his intellect—it’s the size of his heart.”
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9 Reviews | 6.56/10 Average
Poor Severus. Hopefully he can find his way to being accepted if necessary
Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of The Size of the Heart)
I think Hermione will be able to manage him. ;)
Thanks for reviewing!
Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of The Size of the Heart)
I think Hermione will be able to manage him. ;)
Thanks for reviewing!
Well, this is a twist on the size matters conversation, lol. Very sweet.
Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of The Size of the Heart)
Yes, I wrote it for a grangersnape100 challenge on LiveJournal, and I was looking for a different angle on "size matters". Thanks for putting up with the fluffy, sweet drabble. 
Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of The Size of the Heart)
Yes, I wrote it for a grangersnape100 challenge on LiveJournal, and I was looking for a different angle on "size matters". Thanks for putting up with the fluffy, sweet drabble.
That's the most nervous part of being a parent: wondering if they've done the right thing. Or in this case, hoping that they've picked a good person for their companionship. But, if you raise them right, the trust comes much easier.
Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of The Size of the Heart)
My son is only 8, so I haven't got to that stage yet, but I imagine you're right. :)
Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of The Size of the Heart)
My son is only 8, so I haven't got to that stage yet, but I imagine you're right. :)
Awww... they are so in love.
Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of The Size of the Heart)
Thanks. I like to write Severus as crusty to everyone else and a big pile of goo for Hermione. :)
Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of The Size of the Heart)
Thanks. I like to write Severus as crusty to everyone else and a big pile of goo for Hermione. :)
No matter what the parents want, children will do what they will do. That's why I have dogs. Sweet. Thanks.
Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of The Size of the Heart)
LOL! There is some truth to that. Thanks for your review!
Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of The Size of the Heart)
LOL! There is some truth to that. Thanks for your review!
I just reread "When I'm Old and Grey" so I would be up to speed for this little jewel. I love Snape's grumpy-but-totally-devoted-to-Hermione persona here. I hope he's all ready to share "granddaddy" duties with Neville.
Beth
Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of The Size of the Heart)
I hope he's all ready to share "granddaddy" duties with Neville.The very idea probably has him trembling in his dragon-hide boots. LOL!Thanks for reviewing!
Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of The Size of the Heart)
I hope he's all ready to share "granddaddy" duties with Neville.The very idea probably has him trembling in his dragon-hide boots. LOL!Thanks for reviewing!
Or perhaps he has an enormous... record collection? ;)
Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of The Size of the Heart)
I don't think Severus is ready to think about that yet. LOL! Thanks for reviewing!
Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of The Size of the Heart)
I don't think Severus is ready to think about that yet. LOL! Thanks for reviewing!
So sweet.
Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of The Size of the Heart)
Aw, thanks!
Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of The Size of the Heart)
Aw, thanks!
This is the finest defense of the Longbottoms I've ever read! Thank you!
Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of The Size of the Heart)
I'm glad you enjoyed it! I think that Severus would need a fine defense to accept having a Longbottom as a son-in-law. :) Thanks for reviewing!
Response from Prof M McGonagall (Author of The Size of the Heart)
I'm glad you enjoyed it! I think that Severus would need a fine defense to accept having a Longbottom as a son-in-law. :) Thanks for reviewing!