Minerva sat on the edge of the lake resting her feet in the cool water, tears trickled down her face as she looked up the stars. The snapping of twigs caused her to quickly wipe away her tears and look behind her to see a young man standing behind her, his features filled with worry as he noticed Minerva's face was still wet from her tears.
"Severus, what are you doing out here, its freezing" Minerva said as she slowly got to her feet brushing the dirt from her robes.
"I was about to ask you the same question" Severus replied as he bent down to pick up the younger ladies shoes and handed them back to her.
"Thank you, I just needed some air, anyway I shall see you tomorrow at breakfast" Minerva said before walking away quickly, Severus ran up next to her and grabbed her arm stopping her in her tracks. "Severus, please not now" she said before more tears began to fall down her face. Severus wrapped his arms around his friend as she cried, his mind full of questions he wanted to ask but he knew if she wanted to she would tell him. After several minutes of standing in the cold he finally felt Minerva lift her head up.
"Thank you, I'm sorry about this" she said as she wiped the remaining tears from her face. Severus gave a small smile which was returned by a bigger smile. No words were spoken as they walked back into the castle, as they reached Minerva's room they both felt the need to break the silence.
"Minerva, you don't need to fight this alone, even if you are a Gryffindor who refuses to let other people help but sometimes you need t not be so stubborn and let someone help" Severus stated, his face drawn and full of worry.
"Severus, I take pride in having independence but I guess you may be right about something, I am stubborn, good night Severus" She said with a small smile on her face before entering her private quarters and locking the door behind her. Severus smiled slightly before walking to his own quarters, entering his quarters Snape was surprised to see Dumbledore sitting on the couch placed in the middle of the freezing room.
"Albus, what an unpleasant surprise" Snape sneered as he heavily sat in the chair at his desk. "To what do I owe the pleasure" his voice laced with sarcasm as he rested his head in his hands.
"We need to discuss Minerva" Dumbledore replied matter-of-factly.
"What about her" Snape said his head snapping up. Dumbledore smirked before his face became sombre once again.
"I have noticed her changes lately, her constant fatigue, the fact she seems to become skinnier every day and how she is enthralled about the upcoming quidditch match" Dumbledore began pausing to watch Snape's reaction, Snape's face was unreadable, even for the older wizard. "I was hoping you would know the reason for these changes"
"I found her by the lake earlier tonight but no I do not know the reason, if she does tell me, which I highly doubt, I shall make sure that we can help her through it" Severus said as he stood up and walked towards his liqueur cabinet, pouring himself a tumbler of fire whiskey.
"That is good to know Severus, now let us discuss how you feel" Dumbledore said as he watched the younger man's shoulders tense.
"How I feel about what?"
"Oh don't be daft, how you feel about Minerva, Severus I can tell something is there, even if you deny it every day of your life, you know you love her" Dumbledore stated matter-of-factly. Severus refused to look at the old wizard as he skulled his fire whiskey, enjoying the feeling as it burned his throat.
"I don't know what you are talking about Albus, I do care for Minerva but only as a friend" Severus replied but he knew he was just lying to himself. Dumbledore recognised the look and sighed before saying goodnight and leaving the potions professor to his thoughts. After a few minutes staring into thin air, Severus finally decided he needed to sleep, laying on his bed his thought turned to the woman sleeping down the hall. Visions of her small frame filled his mind, her hair sprayed above her as his hands explored her smooth skin, her moans as he…. "Get a hold of yourself Severus" he growled to himself before closing his eyes falling into a restless sleep.
Minerva sighed as she finished marking the last of her fifth years test, no amount of fire whiskey could help her to forget some of the horrendous answers but something else also troubled her mind. Her earlier encounter with Severus replayed in her mind, his warmth still seemed to linger causing her to grin as a small giggle escaped her lips. She had always known he was special ever since they were in their first years, he was a shy boy back then, he was quiet and sweet but when Lily Evans ended their friendship he was completely different, he closed himself off and never spoke voluntarily. Minerva felt her heart clench as she remembered how much he had changed and how all of this had led to him joining the dark forces.
Severus woke up to a loud knocking at his door, grumbling as he walked to open the door, as the door swung open he was surprised to see Minerva sitting there with tears running down her face.
"Minerva, what's wrong?" Severus asked as he allowed her to enter his quarters.
"Severus I'm so sorry, I'm sorry I didn't help you when you needed it most and I'm sorry about everything that has happened" She stuttered as she walked closer to him.
"Minerva, none of that was your fault, absolutely nothing that happened back then was your fault, you tried helping but I kept pushing you away and now I wish I never did" Severus watched as her face filled with confusion as she processed his words. "What I mean to say is that I have recently realised just how much I need you in my life and just how strong my feelings have grown beyond friendship and I hope you feel the same" Severus said softly as he drew Minerva closer looking down at her face as tears welled up in her eyes. He smiled as she placed her small hand over his heart, with his arms wrapped around her waist he was able to feel how thin she had gotten but he wouldn't let her see just how worried he was.
"Sev, I…" unable to find the words Minerva smiled before kissing Severus softly, he deepened the kiss causing them both to moan as the new sensation took over their bodies, Minerva pulled away as they both gasped for air. "Sev, I love you" she said quietly as if fearing rejection.
"Minnie, I love you too" Severus said as he lifted up her chin and kissed her once again.
Severus woke up feeling the warmth of the smaller witch snuggled up next to him. Her features soft as she slept peacefully, he knew that he loved her more than he had ever loved Lily, his heart still ached over Lily's death but he was glad that he could now call Minerva his. He was pulled from his thoughts when he felt Minerva's lips press against his neck.
"Good morning Minnie"
"Good morning Sev" Minerva said as Severus returned a kiss to her neck, causing her to shiver as he continued his attack on her neck. She moaned lowly as she scratched her nails down his bare chest, his hand slid up her naked body causing her to shiver once more.
"Sev" she moaned before he cut her off.
"Relax, it's the weekend no need to rush off" he said before kissing her neck, his hand caressing her breast, Minerva moaned before turning on his back and straddling him.
"Hmm, I wasn't planning on rushing" she spoke as she scratched his chest once again. Severus groaned before grabbing Minerva's hands.
"Well we have all day" he spoke as he grinded against her, she gasped as she felt his erection growing. So wrapped up in their activities they barely realised just how late it had gotten until fatigue overcame them sending them into a deep sleep.
A/N: Hai people, I thought I would wright something other than criminal minds and since I love Harry Potter, I thought this would be perfect. Anyway in this story Minerva and Severus are both the same age.
Okay I shall update this son and see you guys later.
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