Hermione contemplated the problem for weeks. She wanted to let him know how she felt without any embarrassing repercussions. In the end she decided to land herself in detention.
Hermione began her detention essay in obedient silence. Until her parchment slipped off the desk.
"Bloody hell."
Severus looked up. "I asked for silence, Granger."
"Sorry, sir." She bent down, picked up her essay, and, quite loudly, knocked her head. "Ouch!" She stood up, visibly dizzy.
"Granger? Are you hurt?"
She smiled warmly. "I love you Severus."
He frowned, decided she was indeed hurt, and marched her to the hospital wing.
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