It was a cold, overcast day when I went to see the Potions Master. I'd found out that his birthday was today and seeing that he instructed me in double Potions, I wanted to repay him. However, when he saw me as I opened the oak door he gave me a deep frown. "Miss Adams, I am not in the mood for visitors at this hour. I have a class to teach soon."
"But I have something for you, sir." I said kindly.
Severus sighed. "Why?"
"Because you have no one to celebrate your birthday with."
His expression turned grim. "Get. Out."
"I was only being thoughtful." I snapped back, storming out and taking the black and green wrapped box with me.
I slammed the door shut only to be opened a moment later as I was walking down the corridor. "Miss Adams." Severus's velvety voice called after me, but I didn't turn around.
I began running and sobbing to my dorm. I was a Gryffindor and I didn't think he would show up there. I threw the gift into the wall angrily as I heard him call my name again, only this time it was right outside the door. I only cracked the door as I found myself face to face with a regretful Severus Snape. "Don't you think you've done enough damage?"
He let out a heavy sigh. "I have come to apologize, Miss Adams. If you would like, you may come back and give me the present again and allow me to explain why I was so cross. You are correct, it was a thoughtful gesture."
"I'm afraid it might not be intact anymore, sir. I was upset and I threw it." I informed him.
Severus sighed loudly. "Bring it with you. We have much to discuss, Miss Adams." The dark professor turned on his heel and left, his black robes flowing behind him elegantly.