DISCLAIMER- The fantastic world of Harry Potter and its characters belongs with J.K Rowling!

A/N I have decided to edit this story and give it a new plot. Hopefully it would turn out good.

Chapter-1

It was not an argument nor was it a fight between the Gryffindor princess and her prince. They were having a calm and peaceful yet serious discussion. That is not usual and that is why all the occupants of the common room were waiting with baited breath and barely concealed excitement for the outcome. Finally they finished. Yep it looks like they broke up.

Hermione was on her way to the library. She wondered why she felt so calm even after breaking up with her boyfriend Ron. She thought she and Ron were perfect for each other and could live happily ever after. But after the war she understood that it was just a silly infatuation that they developed during their hiding time. Ron only understood it after they came to school.

After the war it was on her insistence that they came to school for completing their studies even though they were almost nineteen. She felt that if they continue without doing something they would not be able to forget about all they had lost in the war. Harry was the one who is suffering the most. He somehow felt responsible for all the death in the war. But he was not sad that Snape had survived. All Snape did for his protection because of his love for Lily touched him and he vouched for Snape to be freed from Azkaban. Snape came back to the school as their grouchy Potions master.

Snape on the other hand was being crueler now that Harry knows his secret. He must have felt that it would be safe to tell him when he thought he will not survive. But he had miraculously survived.

On the way she ran into Harry.

"Hey I heard what happened. I am really sorry Hermione"

"It spread this fast? I only walked out now." she said with raised eyebrows.

"You know how it is in here, right? How are you? Are feeling okay with this?"

"It's really okay Harry. I don't think that I have felt nothing more than friendship towards Ron. Beside he's not really my type. You know what my type is, don't you?" She joked.

"Yeah I know. Someone who is in love with books, someone you can talk to without being ridiculed for being a know-it-all, someone who loves you from the bottom of his heart, someone who don't have the emotional range of a teaspoon, right ?" he also joined the joke.

"You forgot someone who is really mature. I don't think I am ever going to find that perfect guy for myself!"

"But there should be someone in this school that should fit your description!"

"I don't think so. The guys here are all immature. You would think being in a war would change that!"

"Maybe you want someone older, sophisticated? Then I know someone in this school who can date you" his green eyes sparkled.

"And who is that?" she huffed.

"Severus Snape"

"WHAT! Are you seriously mental Harry? You know that he loves your mother"

"Yes"

"Then why are you suggesting him?"

"I suggested him because I felt that he should forget my mom and move on with his life. He still has much to live and I feel that, and I am sure my mom will also be feeling that, he shouldn't waste it away like this. He had wasted much already"

Hermione frowned. "Yes what you are saying is right. But me? Honestly you don't think that is going to happen?'

"Yes. You fit his character perfectly"

"But there is one small thing remember?" Hermione smiled.

"What?"

"He hates me for being an insufferable know-it-all, doesn't he?" she laughed.

"True. But he was also one! So it is even"

She stuck her tongue out at him childishly. They walked along in silence till they reached the library each involved in their own thoughts. When Harry turned he saw Hermione worrying her lips and frowning.

"Hey don't go worrying over it. I was kidding. It was a stupid thing to say someone after a breakup. You can't say things like that to people, especially about Snape" Harry smiled

Hermione also smiled but somehow she felt that it's not true. She was thinking inside. What is so undesirable about Snape that people think like Harry said? He is very intelligent and has a respected position in the wizarding society now that his contributions to the war are known. Some people even admire him despite his cold exterior. Above all that he has proved his ability to love-which is something every girl is looking for- by protecting Harry for Lily. . Isn't it enough? What more people could want?

But she wouldn't do anything like Harry suggested. She doesn't think that Snape would even allow anyone to come and disturb him while he peacefully loves Lily. What else is this cold, resentful exterior if not a barrier to keep everyone afar?

Buried within these thoughts she didn't realize it was nearly dinnertime and Harry had been calling her for the past ten minutes.

"Oh! Sorry Harry. I was just thinking about something"

"I hope it is not about what I said earlier" said Harry with a frown.

"Oh it is nothing. I was just thinking about the upcoming NEWTs. I need to start studying soon and you should too" said Hermione in her usual bossy voice.

When they reached Great Hall Ron and Ginny were already there arguing over some quidditch moves. They were soon joined by Harry when he was given a glare by the shorter redhead. Hermione rolled her eyes at their antics and piled food on her plate. When she went to bed that night her previous thoughts emerged but she squashed them.

I have a busy schedule tomorrow. No use dwelling on lost causes.

Give your views on whether I should continue!