Rating:
R
House:
Schnoogle
Ships:
Original Female Muggle/Severus Snape
Characters:
Severus Snape
Genres:
Romance Drama
Era:
1981-1991
Spoilers:
Deadly Hallows (Through Ch. 36)
Stats:
Published: 04/01/2008
Updated: 04/28/2008
Words: 94,724
Chapters: 21
Hits: 5,326

Keeping Emma

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Story Summary:
Keeping Emma begins the summer following the deaths of James & Lily. After inadvertently causing Lily's death, Severus has sworn never to love again. Oh, there'd be women, but only on his terms. Then, a chance encounter with a Muggle on the street of London has far-reaching consequences.

Emma has always dreamed of traveling to England, the home of castles and royalty, and Shakespeare. Even though her best friend could'nt make it, she was determined to enjoy herself. But a chance encounter with a stranger in black changes her life.

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Emma nervously looks forward to meeting Severus, unaware that his plans for her have taken a dark turn.

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Facing prosecution for bringing a Muggle into the magical word, Severus calls upon Professor Dumbledore. They are shocked to find out that the Ministry has dark plans of its own for Emma. Back in America, Emma's mother learns of Emma's disappearance.

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Emma awakens to learn the fate that has been decided for her.

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Emma begins her journey to Hogwarts as Severus plots ways to avoid Dumbledore's plan for him to marry her.

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Emma begins to settle in at Hogwarts but soon comes face to face with the bigotry some hold toward Muggles. Severus' plan to become her lover moves forward.

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Dumbledore's anger toward Severus leads him to reexamine his plans for Emma's future as Severus begins to realize what he stands to lose.

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Severus makes a desperate, last ditch effort to convince Emma to to give their relationship a chance. Meanwhile, in America, Viola tries to keep Emma's case in the news, unaware that she has attracted the attention of someone from her past.

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Once more Hogwarts comes alive with the voices of its students, and Severus learns of a threat to the happiness he has found with Emma.

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As Emma and Severus make plans for their future, the Ministry gives in to Ambassador Dalton's demands for a hearing on the issue of Emma and Severus' marriage.

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Viola is brought to England to be reunited with Emma, and Emma learns the truth about Michael and Natalie.

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Christmas arrives and Michael begins to doubt that he has done the right thing regarding Emma and Severus.

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Dumbledore comes to speak with Michael on Severus' behalf.

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Severus is reunited with Emma and they travel to London for Emma's appointment at St. Mungos.

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Viola begins speaking of returning home as Emma and Severus find ways of avoiding discussing their future.

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Natalie traps Viola and Michael in the pantry.

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Michael and Viola are finally released.

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Viola and Michael begin making wedding plans. Michael notices a small crack in Emma and Severus' marriage.

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Emma's trust in Severus is shaken. She confronts both him and Michael.

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Michael and Viola come to Hogwarts for a visit as Emma's due date draws near.

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Severus is faced with an important decision following the birth of his daughter.

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