- 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: 04/01/2008Updated: 04/28/2008Words: 94,724Chapters: 21Hits: 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.
Chapter 01 - A Summer Abroad
04/01/2008Emma 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.
Chapter 02 - First Date, Last Date
04/06/2008Emma nervously looks forward to meeting Severus, unaware that his plans for her have taken a dark turn.
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.
Chapter 04 - Awakening Into a Nightmare
04/01/2008Emma awakens to learn the fate that has been decided for her.
Chapter 05 - From the First Moment They Met
04/01/2008Emma begins her journey to Hogwarts as Severus plots ways to avoid Dumbledore's plan for him to marry her.
Chapter 06 - The Silver Circlet
04/01/2008Emma 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.
Chapter 07 - Desperate Measures
04/02/2008Dumbledore's anger toward Severus leads him to reexamine his plans for Emma's future as Severus begins to realize what he stands to lose.
Chapter 08 - Politics & Persuasion
04/02/2008Severus 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.
Chapter 09 - Start of Term
04/02/2008Once more Hogwarts comes alive with the voices of its students, and Severus learns of a threat to the happiness he has found with Emma.
Chapter 10 - The Hearing
04/03/2008As 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.
Chapter 11 - Separation and Reunion
04/14/2008Viola is brought to England to be reunited with Emma, and Emma learns the truth about Michael and Natalie.
Chapter 12 - Christmas Day
04/18/2008Christmas arrives and Michael begins to doubt that he has done the right thing regarding Emma and Severus.
Chapter 13 - An Unexpected Visitor
04/16/2008Dumbledore comes to speak with Michael on Severus' behalf.
Chapter 14 - Severus Victorious
04/20/2008Severus is reunited with Emma and they travel to London for Emma's appointment at St. Mungos.
Chapter 15 - The Conspiracy Begins
04/18/2008Viola begins speaking of returning home as Emma and Severus find ways of avoiding discussing their future.
Chapter 16 - The Pantry Plot Thickens
04/20/2008Natalie traps Viola and Michael in the pantry.
Chapter 17 - Reason to Celebrate
04/21/2008Michael and Viola are finally released.
Chapter 18 - Wedding Plans
04/26/2008Viola and Michael begin making wedding plans. Michael notices a small crack in Emma and Severus' marriage.
Chapter 19 - Shaken, not Stirred
04/27/2008Emma's trust in Severus is shaken. She confronts both him and Michael.
Chapter 20 - Back at Hogwarts
04/28/2008Michael and Viola come to Hogwarts for a visit as Emma's due date draws near.
Chapter 21 - This Time Is Precious
04/28/2008Severus is faced with an important decision following the birth of his daughter.