A/N Hey guys this story is something that has been floating around in my head for awhile to the point where i need to get it out and onto paper or in this case digital paper. This is centered around Severus Snape teaching at Hogwarts and a new defense against the dark arts teacher who happens to be a pretty red haired women who reminds him of..someone. Excuse any typing errors and such. I needed to get this all out.
Chap. 1
It was the start of a new school year at Hogwarts and the train was do to arrive soon. "Has anyone seen the new defense against the dark arts teacher yet?" said Professor McGonagall. Oh great- Severus thought to himself, Another year in potions. "Does anyone want to go check the defense against the dark arts room?" Dumbledore said. "I will." spoke up Severus. Might as well see who got the job over me. "Now Severus," said Magonagoll, "Don't try and scare the poor girl like you try to do with the past teachers. We all know you want the job." Professor MaGonagall smiled but seemed uneasy about Severus going. I am not going to 'scare' her just slightly unsettle her. Severus thought. "Maybe you could show her around Hogwarts, she went to an American Witchcraft and Wizardry school. She isn't from around here." Dumbledore suggested. "I will see what I can do." said Severus and with that he turned swiftly on his heals and walk towards the defense against the dark arts classroom.
As Severus walked into the dark arts classroom he noticed a stack of boxes on the desk but no teacher. As soon as he was turning around to leave he heard a voice- "hello!" He turned around to see a skinny petite women wearing a short red dress that went out above the waist with long gingery curly locks falling past the length of her chest and she was holding a large brown box. He stared in awe not knowing what to say or do. The girl walked over to the desk and set the box down. "Hello, I'm Michaela Hemfree. I'm the new defense against the dark arts teacher" She smiled and extended a hand towards Severus. Still awkwardly standing there, he looked down at her hand, realizing he needed to snap out of what ever was causing this weird trans. Clearing his throat, he extended a hand to meet hers. "I- I am Professor Severus Snape, Potions Master." He mentally kicked himself in the face for studdering. "Severus, I like that name. It's very nice to meet you." Michaela smiled and shook Severus' hand. In that moment Severus lost himself looking at her face. That smile, the hair, the face, her! She's beautiful. Severus thought. Their hands broke away and she looked around the classroom, still standing in front of Severus. He couldn't help but notice her fair skin and her freckles across the bridge of her nose. "I just came here from America and I am really excited to be teaching over seas like this, it's a dream." she smiled and turned her head towards him, eyes meeting. Severus felt something in his chest that he had not felt in a long long time..since Lily. "I could show you around Hogwarts, if you'd like?" Severus said, still staring into her eyes. "Sure, that would be fantastic! This place is so big, I'm afraid I may get lost." She laughed. Severus did something he had not done in awhile, he smiled. That laugh was so..amazingly cute. They both headed for the door, Severus still feeling this strange wonderful feeling.