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This is my first story so be kind
Hermione's POV
It was another long day teaching at Hogwarts and I could feel it catching up with me. I didn't have time to be sick ever but especially right now. Christmas break was coming up so everyone students and professors alike were anxious and ready for the holiday. yet we still had another month to go. I had to plan for midterms, grade papers, prepare next term's lesson plans. I didn't have time to be sick. I also hate to be cared for. I am independent and i like to keep it that way. I also hate the hospital wing. Its so lonely and too clean and just dreadful. I just had to make it to holiday then I could relax. I couldn't wait to catch up with Harry, Ron, Ginny and all the other Weasleys.
It was also going to be Severus's and mines third Christmas together. Yes we have been married for almost 3 1/2 years. He is my one true love.
Arriving at the Great Hall pulled me out of my daydream. I headed up to the front table with a little less spring in my step hoping no one noticed. Minerva Mcgonagall sat in the Headmistress seat, next to her my dear Severus Deputy Headmaster (sorry if thats not the proper term). I also saw all the other professors including Neville the Herbology professor and Lee Jordan our flying/ Quidditch professor and me Transfiguration professor and Head of Gryfindor house. I took up my spot between Severus and Neville ready for the meal to begin.
Severus look at me with a slight look of concern "What took you so long? You are usually the first one here"
"Oh" I said picking up my glass so I wouldn't have to make eye contact with him. Severus always knows when I'm lying. "I took the scenic route you know long Monday had to clear my head" Severus look placated and Headmistress McGonagall began the meal. I was safe for now.
I knew I was getting sick but if Sev or Poppy found out I would be tied to a bed for the next year. A little over protective is an understatement for both of them. I thought Poppy was bad as a student but she is even more protective of the staff and Sev- don't get me started on him. He would like to keep me in a plastic bubble when flu season comes around. Thankfully Poppy was at the other end of the table chatting with Hagrid and Severus was discussing something with Minerva. I was left alone to pick at my meal- I truly wasn't that hungry-in peace.
Dinner was over and before i knew it I was heading off to bed with Severus but not before once again he questioned my health. I knew he was on to me but good news neither of us had evening patrol so hopefully I could sleep this bug off before it became too obvious.
I awoke in the early morning with a pounding headache, sore throat and super congested. I stumbled into the bathroom praying not to wake Severus. I looked in the mirror and I looked worse than i felt. I had huge bags under my eyes, my curly hair was a frizzy mess, and I had sweat glistening off my forehead. I looked super sick no way Severus was letting me out like that. I checked the time 5:27 AM knowing we would both have to be up soon I put on some glamour improving my looks so hopefully I could sneak pass Severus looking healthy when he woke up if not I had a backup plan. Severus might be a cunning Slytherin snake but he had no clue what this Gryfindor could do so I slumped off to bed in hopes of enjoying a few more minutes of sleep.
Okay guys this is just an intro chapter not much dialogue but i plan on it to get better i just find first chapter the hardest. Review please!
