A/N: This is my first story so I'm really excited! I'm open to any good or bad reviews so tell me how I should make my next chapter better. I know it's a short chapter but I'm just seeing how everyone likes it first. Thanks!

"Hearts will never be practical until they are made unbreakable." – Wizard of Oz

Section 1

Large, white flakes of snow fall delicately on the window sill outside the Gryffindor Common Room. It is quiet in the opening, except for the occasional crackling of the fireplace illuminating the dark, evening walls. I find myself alone, sitting at an empty wooden table in the corner near the window; opened just a bit to let in a chilly breeze. Staring mindlessly at the book in front of me, I realize I've already read it a million times. Using my hands, I flip the book over and run my finger down the crinkled spine. I always seem to find myself awake at night. My thoughts and dreams never fail to let me to rest.

Maybe I should go for a walk.

As I stand myself up, my foot nudges the chair under the table and I walk out of the common room.

The staircases are lit slightly by the torches hanging on the wall. There aren't any noises, so I feel it's safe to walk on.

I really hope there aren't any professors around here; I'm really not in the mood to get points taken away. I sigh to myself and begin thinking. I have barely anyone here who understands me. I'm just some frizzy haired nerd who has no friends. Yeah I know I have Ron and Harry, but they have each other because they're guys. God, I'm so pathetic. I wish…

"Opps..!" I mumble as I run into a large dark figure. It stumbles, then pulls out a wand and says,

"Lumos! Oh, it's Miss Granger," says Severus Snape, the dark figure I walked into. My eyes blink rapidly for a few seconds, shocked from the sudden light. "What are we doing wandering around the halls at this hour? Up to…no good I presume, yes?"

"I couldn't sleep," I answer back nervously, his black emotionless eyes bore into mine trying to detect any lies. My heart beats franticly, trying to find a way to escape his gaze. Blood rushes to my cheeks, painting them a vivid red. Snape smirks and his eyes intensify at my sign of weakness.

"How about 10 points from Gryffindor for sneaking around? It seems like a fair punish. These are rules Miss Granger," he smiles evilly, noticing my blushing face.

"I wasn't sneaking Professor, I was just going for a walk." My eyes finally meet his.

"Just because you're a seventh year doesn't mean the rules don't apply to you. Ten points from Gryffindor. Now, I suggest you make your way back to your dorm before I make it twenty points."

"Yes Professor, " I say obediently as I turn to walk back.

"Oh and Miss Granger," Snape says as he gently grabs the sleeve of my shirt. I shiver under his touch. "Please don't let me find you again walking around my halls again. Do I make myself clear?"

"Yes sir… I mean Professor!" I stammer quickly walking away. The light from his wand slowly vanishes behind me as I get closer and closer to the Common Room.