#severus snape x araminta tobbat

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Severus Snape x fem! OC Araminta Tobbat

by aureum-lepus

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Word count: 2065

Note: Hello and welcome! This is the start of my Severus Snape x OC fanfic and I am so excited to share this! Please forgive me any mistakes regarding writing or spelling or anything. English is not my first language and have no beta reader (if anyone is interested to help or to talk about anything regarding writing, don't hesitate on messaging me!)

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Dear Headmaster Albus Dumbledore of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry,

I hope you are in the best of health. I am pleased to inform you that I am. Breeding rabbits this year is a bit...troublesome. My little darlings are afraid of all the dogs and snakes that have been hanging around the neighborhood lately.

I heard that the famous Harry Potter will be spending his third year at Hogwarts this year. That sounds very exciting. How is the boy doing? I can still remember my time at Hogwarts very well. How I wish I could roam through those magnificent halls again.

But let's get to the point of why I'm sending you an owl. My work at one of the local Muggle hospitals around here is going well, but it is not the true fulfillment. I'm sure you've already filled all the professors' positions with some exquisite people. The circumstances mentioned above do not allow me to spend my life here any longer and I would be very happy if I could come back to Hogwarts. Could you possibly have a vacancy for me in the Hospital Wing or do any of the professors need an assistant?

I am very pleased to hear from you, Professor Dumbledore. 

With the very best and kindest regards,

Minty Delaney

The hand of the man holding the letter was bony and old. Older than it should be. Nevertheless, he read the letter with his lips curled and almost pulled into a smile. The paper on which the message was written looked worn and was slightly yellowish in color. It gave the impression that the owl that brought him these lines had flown an almost infinitely long distance. 

Professor Albus Dumbledore rolled the old piece of paper back up into a scroll and tied it back with the ribbon with which the letter had previously been sealed. The old wizard adjusted his crescent-shaped spectacles and cleared his throat briefly. He then sat down on his wooden chair and rested his hands on the solid desk in front of him. "Please." he said in a very friendly and welcoming tone as he pointed to a chair in front of him. A witch of the still young age of twenty nine years slid into his view, her hands restrained in her lap. She took a seat on the creaky chair. Her posture was very tense and her eyes looked anxious. 

"Lovley letter. I was very pleased to receive it." Dumbledore said as he tapped on the paper. "Even if I was a little surprised."

"Forgive me for this sudden outburst. The circumstances..." the woman began in a calm voice, but the headmaster interrupted her by placing his hand on his lips.

"You wanted a post in the hospital wing. You would fit in perfectly there, but I'm afraid Madame Pomfrey is already doing an excellent job there."

"I understand. But Professor, you didn't have to let me come here to tell me that. Why don't you write me this cancellation in a letter?" 

"I didn't say I didn't have a position for you. Hogwarts has always kept its doors open to those who have sought help and asked for it." the old man smiled. "In your letter, you mentioned that you would also work as an assistant to the professors?"

The woman with gray hair, which she wore in a loose braid, nodded. Her eyes had a pink, almost red glow and as it slowly dawned on her what Dumbledore wanted to tell her, they lit up with joy. The old wizard stood up and walked over to her. He placed his hand on her shoulder. "You will be working as a nurse in the hospital wing with Madame Pomfrey. I have a feeling that we will need someone like you at times like this. However, you will also help the professors with smaller tasks if they need it."

The young witch placed her hand gratefully on the headmaster's. A faint smile crossed her lips and a feeling of security and warmth rose up inside her, something she hadn't felt for a long time. "Thank you, Professor," she almost whispered.

"Use your time with the professors wisely, Minty. Someday I'll hire you as a professor for transfiguration." 

Minty Delaney giggled. "You don't really think I'm competition for Professor McGonagall, do you?"

Dumbledore patted her shoulder and took a step back. "Not at all, you are both important and valuable to Hogwarts in your own way." The old man placed his hands on his lower back and his gaze swiveled around the room. He suddenly seemed a little distant and absent. "You must be tired, Minty. I've already had your luggage taken away. You'll find your bedchamber near the Ravenclaw common room. I thought a little proximity to your old house couldn't hurt. I'll introduce you to the professors tomorrow. Luckily, we still have some time before the new school year starts." 

Minty stood up hastily. She didn't want to waste any more of Dumbledore's time, as he obviously had other plans for tonight. She tilted her head forwards slightly. "Thank you very much, Professor." 

She hurriedly made her way to the spiral staircase that led out of the Headmaster's office. A large eagle guarded the entrance and as soon as she got closer to the statue, it opened the exit. Her foot was just taking the first steps into the long corridor in front of her when she banged her nose against something black. She pulled her hands up quickly when she felt the impact. She felt a rough material under her hands. It seemed to be a mage's robe. 'The object' was not an object, but a man's chest rising and falling as he breathed in a little annoyed.

Unsure, Minty moved her head upwards so that her chin was now digging into the ribbed, thin chest. Her eyes became a little watery. 'What an awkward and embarrassing situation...' she thought.

Her eyes met a very tense, pale face. Dark, tired eyes looked down at her. The man was several heads taller than the small woman. Minty could barely get a whimper out of her throat. The man with black, somewhat stringy hair raised his equally black eyebrow. His already cold face didn't move an inch.

Minty was paralyzed with fear and panic. 'Move...' She felt her jaw tighten and her body tremble. Every muscle was tense. It felt almost impossible to break away from the man, who was probably one of the professors. Minty's eyes ran over the features of his face. Over the dark eyes, to the slightly gaunt cheeks, back to his thinly curled lips and finally to the large, crooked nose in the centre of his face. 

She wanted to say something, whisper some kind of apology for her clumsy behavior, but no matter how hard she tried to calm herself, the spasmodic panic spread through her stomach. She opened her mouth, took a deep breath, and the man grabbed her by the wrist. 

"And you are..?" the man cut her off before one single word cut escape her throat. His voice was cold and there was a hint of bitterness in it.

"I'm sorry..." Minty stuttered. She feared that the man was about to break her arm. 

The wizard quickly pushed Minty against the wall next to them and moved a little further away. He still had a firm grip on her wrist, while he had drawn his wand with the other and was now holding it to her chin. "Your name."

A whimper was all the witch uttered when she touched the cold wall. She squinted her eyes now. What a terrible confrontation. Minty's knees went weak and she took a deep breath. She felt dizzy. "A-a-ara..." she began softly and weakly as a familiar voice beside her interrupted her. 

"Severus." Dumbledore's voice cut through her whimpering.

The dark eyes of the man, who was probably called Severus, left Minty and focussed on the headmaster. When he saw Dumbledore put on a friendly smile, Severus knew that there was no danger from this woman and let her go. 

"There was no time to mention that I was expecting a guest. Why don't you go to my office, Severus?"

The professor nodded, but gave Minty one last, suspicious look before he went upstairs to the Headmaster's office. Dumbledore was now standing in front of Minty again, placing a hand on her shoulder reassuringly. "Minty..." His voice seemed a little stern.

The young witch swallowed a heavy lump. She was painfully aware of the mistake she had almost made. She had almost told the professor her real name. "I...I'm sorry." Minty stroked her still watery eyes with her index finger. 

"No one should know. Do you understand that? You've kept it a secret for years, don't get careless now."

A nod. "I know, Professor."

Albus Dumbledore straightened up. "Now really go to sleep. Dark times are ahead of us. Use every minute you have to yourself." With these words, he left her alone and returned to his office.

Minty wasted no more time either and set off in the direction of the Ravenclaw tower. The way there was uneventful. Strangely enough, she knew exactly where to go without Dumbledore telling her which room was hers. 

She was just sure that the path was right and just before she arrived at the tower, she saw a room. A room with a marking. Minty was overcome with such incredible happiness. She felt safe and secure, despite the strange confrontation with Severus. She had felt at home after many years. She quickly opened the door and stepped into the room.  Her eyes lit up with joy, knowing full well that Dumbledore had this room set up for her. 

It wasn't a large room, but it was very cosy. Right on the other side was a wide window, through which the moonlight was currently shining. There was a large bed in the corner of the room below it. The bed linen was in pastel colours and, like everything else in the room, radiated a certain warmth and familiarity. The wall beside the bed was decorated with a number of dried flowers which where sorted around a mirror. To Minty's left were a pair of bookshelves filled with books on transformations, magical animals and potions. In the centre was a large white and very fluffy carpet. Minty's luggage was also there. A few candles were skilfully placed around the room to provide light. 

Minty pulled the scrunchie out of her hair and a broad grin lit up her face. She quickly closed the door behind her and stepped fully into her room. She turned around a few times, taking in every little detail that was hidden here. She finally plopped down on the bed and looked at the door again. The symbol she saw outside was also on the inside of the door. It was a rabbit, its ears hanging limply downwards. That was Minty's symbol. The rabbit with floppy ears. The animal she could transform herself into. 

She sighed with relief, stretched out her arms and let herself fall backwards. She bumped her wrist against the mattress a little too hard. A sharp pain shot through her and she hissed from the pain. A soft mattress shouldn't actually hurt. Minty looked at her wrist and saw a small bruise.

She immediately thought of the professor she had met earlier. She began to gently massage her wrist. There was something about this man's appearance that aroused her curiosity and interest. Still, he frightened her. Those dark eyes and that black hair...And then that nose...

He had been very slim, yet he was strong. 

Minty closed her eyes.

She visualised him a little more in her mind's eye. She now also remembered the man's scent. Old books, like a library. Candles that had just been blown out. There was more, but she couldn't remember it. As if the room had been tailored to her exact needs, all the candles went out at once. 

Minty Delaney's consciousness slowly slipped into a deep sleep. Her thoughts of the strange professor accompanied her into her dream world. There were some exciting days, weeks or even years ahead for her at Hogwarts.

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This story is strictly for persons over 18+! It contains sexual content and canon typical violence! Minors please do not interact!

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Summary

The year 1993 was to be an eventful one for the twenty-nine-year-old nurse and Animaga. The news about Sirius Black did not even stop in the Muggle town of Stirling and the sheer panic about the return of the Dark Lord and thus her older brother prompted Minty Delaney to send an owl to the famous headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry - Albus Dumbledore. 

She is overcome with fear and her only protection seems to be at Hogwarts. But it is not just a safe home that awaits her there when her path crosses with that of Severus Snape. 

Unexpected feelings arise as the two realize what it means to exist for love - to really exist.

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Prologue - An owl for Dumbledore

Chapter 1 - coming soon!

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Severus Snape x Araminta Tobbat moodboard

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Exist For Love

Severus Snape x female OC Araminta Tobbat

We fell in love in October That's why I love fall Looking at the stars Admiring from afar My girl, my girl, my girl You will be my girl girl in red - We fell in love in October

Yes, yes I needed to do another moodboard with them both together because...love 💖

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Araminta Tobbat - 'Exist for Love' Moodboard

Moodboard for my HP OC Araminta Tobbat and the upcoming fanfiction 'Exist for Love'! I wanted to share a bit of her aesthetics. I am a little bit nervous to share some infos for her but also excited!

Severus Snape version

A little profile for her under the cut. 💖

Also if you want to be tagged in future writing or edits like these, let me know!

Please forgive any mistakes. English is not my first language 😊

Name: Araminta Tobbat 

Gender: female

Code name: Minty Delaney (will be explained once I flash out her background)

Birthday: 10 October 1963

Height: 164cm

Special: Animagus, unregistered, shape: white rabbit with floppy ears and pink eyes 

Hair color/form: gray, after a long time in the state of animagus they shimmer white; reaches a bit over her shoulders; she wears it mostly open, when she works she pins them up with a clip

Eye color: Pink with a red glow

Special features of her appearance: beauty mark under her right eye

Blood status: Half-blood

Profession: Nurse in a Muggle hospital/healer/assistant to the professors at Hogwarts (will also explained later in the story)

Mother: Merope Tobbat formerly Delaney, Muggle nurse, deceased

Father: Grawp Tobbat, wizard, magical zoologist, deceased

Brother: Leland Tobbat, Ravenclaw, born 24 January 1960, whereabouts and status unknown. 

Wand: Cypress wood with a unicorn core 11 ¼" and slightly yielding flexibility

Hobbies: Reading, baking and cooking

Favourite colors: pastel, light pink and purple, white

House: Ravenclaw

Personality: Minty is a quiet and sometimes somewhat introverted witch. Despite being sorted into Ravenclaw, her skills in magic are slightly above average. She shines more with her sharp mind and can combine things quite quickly. She cares incredibly about others, often overshadowing her own wants and needs. Despite her friendly exterior, she is very ambitious, which often ends in boisterous self-confidence. The form of her animagus is probably also due to her timid behavior. She is not very courageous and shies away from confrontation. She very much wishes that she could help Muggles as well as witches, wizards and other magical creatures, if it is in her power.

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Exist For Love

Severus Snape x Araminta Tobbat

And then I learned the truth How everything good in life seems to lead back to you And every single time I run into your arms I feel like I exist for love Like I exist for love Only for love

AURORA - Exist For Love

Faceclaim for Minty: Aurora Aksnes

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Posting the prologue of exist for love later! I am so excited but also nervous to share it 🤭🙈

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Exist for Love - Severus Snape x fem! OC Araminta Tobbat

The name of my fanfiction is now officially! also may I interduce my OC Araminta Tabbot 😊 I little summary and a profile for her will soon follow. I am very excited for this one!

Please beware that this story will contain 18+ material. So minors please do not interact!

Also I already made an Playlist for this one. You can find it here!

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I really love Araminta's name! It's beautiful, and sounds very exotic! 😍 What are its origins?

Thank you so much for the ask! I really love it too and the origin and way I found it was actually a mere coincidence haha

I was searching for a name for my Hogwarts legacy MC when I googled some names. After a couple of days I actually found the name Araminta.

Its origins came from British/English and it is a combination of the name Arabella and Amynta.

Arabella comes from Spanish/Arabic meaning "politely", as for Amynta, it comes from the greek word amyntor "defender".

Her last name Tobbat was actually a idea from my partner! As I did some research for a last name I found the name Abbot which already is a character in the HP universe but I didnt wanted to use that, so he came up with the idea 💖

As for her, let us say uncover name, Minty Delaney, I just wanted her to have a cute nickname (I am obsessed with nicknames) and I kind of needed to think of Mints. I found it cute cause it is something fitting to her bunny animagus!

As for Delaney I can't quite remember how I came up with that one. It is her mothers last name before marriage 💖

I like the meaning of her first name very much cause she really is a very polite person and she would do everything for those around her.

I am still a bit in the process if flashing out her character and her story but I think her name is already giving a pretty good inside for her 💖

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Just a reminder that if you have any questions about my OC or a writing request my ask box is always open and I'd love to have some interaction with you 💖

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This blog is 18+! Minors do not interact!

You can call me Steph/Aureum whatever you like and reminds you of me! I am in my 30's and this blog shall become my home for sharing some works I plan on writing for Severus Snape. So hence this will be my Harry Potter side almost main blog.

You will mostly find writing of my OC Araminta Tobbat and Severus Snape here. I am always open for requests, so don't hesitate on sending them in. Also don't hesitate on sending me recommendations on Snape fanfiction, headcanons or anything else! I'd really love to read some stuff and get into the fandom more.

I do not support JKR opinion!

Exist for love

Severus Snape x female OC Araminta Tobbat fanfiction - ongoing