I'll Take You On

He saw her from across the grounds. He could not help staring. She was beautiful, popular, and most of all, something he could not have. At least that is what he always told himself. He was so lost in thought, he did not hear the two boys sneaking up behind him. To anyone else, he would appear to be reading a book, but the boys behind him knew better. They looked at each other, and smirked, waiting for the right moment. As the boys waited patiently behind the tree, she moved closer walking with her group of friends. His eyes were on her, watching her body, her hips as they swayed back and forth, and her brown hair as it swung gracefully around her as she walked towards him. As she moved closer he heard her laughing and saw her bright smile. She was almost to him. The boys looked at each other and smirked. waiting for the right moment. The boy sitting on the grass fought to get the courage to get up and talk to her, but before he could even think ofthat, he heard someone yelling "Now!" The next thing he knew he was suspended in the air hanging upside down. Everything in his robe pockets falling out.

He looked over to where she was standing, and saw her friends smirking and she was rolling her eyes. He flung his arms around, as he heard laughter behind him. He recognized the voice right away.

"Potter!" he yelled. "I'll get you for this."

"What's the matter Snape, letting a little Gryffindor pull pranks on you? How pathetic. James and Sirius you really need to grow up." She said smirking.

"Aw but what fun would that be Kimberly?" asked Sirius with a big smile on his face. "It's too much fun to pass up torturing dear old Snivellus."

"Snivellus?" She appeared to think about this for a moment before speaking again," Yes, how wonderful.It suits him... perfectly." She said smugly, laughing as she and her friends walked away. Then she paused and turned around to face him. "Oh, you might want to cover up there Snivellus. " She turned away, laughing some more.

"Put me down this in-..." Screamed Snape, but before he could finish he was dropped hard onto the ground. "Potter, you and Black will regret doing that." He said glaring at the two boys.

"Relax Snivellus. It's not like you didn't want her to notice you anyway. To bad she was laughing at you instead of feeling sorry for you." said Sirius laughing as he and James walked back to the castle to find Lupin. Severus glared after the two boys as they ran off laughing. He gathered his books and headed to the castle, scowling all the way.

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Professor Snape woke with a start. It had been years since he thought of that day out by the lake. What had brought her back to his mind. Those who saw what happened were mostly from Gryffindor. The fact that she, a Slytherin herself, had laughed at what Potter and Black had done made him scowl. Slowly Professor Snape made his way out of the Dungeons and headed to the Great Hall. It was the first day of term, and Snape dreaded seeing the newest minions that the parents sent his way. As he made his way up to the teachers table, he saw there were two empty chairs, one of them being his. Taking his seat next to McGonagall, Snape fixed his eyes on the students as they filed into the room sitting at their appropriate tables. Soon the sorting started and all the first years were placed into their new houses. Snape picked at his food not really concentrating on it.

After all the food was cleared away, Dumbledore stood up and the room became silent. There was that certain twinkle in his eye as he said, "As you all know, the forest is still off limits. Mr. Filch has posted an even longer list of objects that are also forbidden inside the school. Also we have a new teacher added to our ranks. Professor Ara will be teaching Potions and Muggles History, however the professor will not be joining us until later in the week. Professor Snape will be teaching Defense Against The Dark Arts." There were many grumbles going around the Great Hall.Snape let his face show surprise, but only for a second before recovering and setting a smirk in place."Now, it is time to retire as tomorrow is going to be a hectic day for most of you first years." With that the Great Hall slowly emptied as talk of a new Professor was being discussed.

"I wonder if the new professor will be better the Snape." saidthe gangly looking redhead, Ron Weasley.

"Professor Snape Harry, and I can't believe they gave him just what he wanted." Hermione said coming upbehind Ron and Harry.

"Very strange." Harry said, lost in his own train of thought.

"Did you notice anything different about Professor Snape?" Asked Hermione after a few moments of silance.

"Yeah he wasn't glaring at us like he normally does." Ron replied happily.

"He seemed almost distracted. I wonder what was bothering him so." Hermione said as they walked through the door into their common room. The trio walked to the corner by the fireplace, Ron sat himself down on the closest chair while Hermione took a couch.

"Why would we want to figure out what's wrong with Snape. If he leaves us alone, it will be a great year." said Harry throwing himself down on to the chair by the fireplace next to Ron.

"What a great year indeed, if we can get that lucky." Hermione glared at Ron.

Hermione sighed and pulled herself off the couch, "Well I'm going to bed, to much to do tomorrow before classes. And it's Professor Snape, Harry." She said before running off to her dormitory. Ron and Harry looked at each other and shrugged. After a few moments of talking about Quidditch, the boys also headed up to their rooms.

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Severus Snape was sitting in the Library, it had been two days since the incident with Potter and Black, and the school was still abuzz about it. He was so lost in thought he never heard anyone enter the Library. It was late, most of the students would be up in their respective common rooms, or down in the Great Hall finishing eating. Severus had come to be alone, and finish a report for DADA. Which was not due for two days. He was so lost in thought that he jumped when he felt hands go around his eyes.

"Is this all you do is work Severus?" asked the voice quietly in his ear.

"What is it you want Kimberly." Snape asked without looking behind him, his voice full of malice.

"Why Snapey, are you mad at me now or something." She asked, wrapping her arms around his shoulders, putting her face right next to his. Snape let out a small grunt. "Work and all play makes you a very dull boy Snape." Kimberly whispered into his ear, slowly circling him and placing herself softly on his lap. She wrapped her arms around his neck, tracing small circles at the base of his neck with her finger tips.

Severus grabbed her hands and pulled them from around his neck. "Are you lost or something Ara? Just two days ago you laughed at me when Potter and Black hung me upside down and called me Snivellus, yet did nothing to help." he said glaring at her. "Now, you act as if nothing happened at all."

Kimberly pulled her hands away from Snapes grip and touched a hand to his cheek, speaking quietly to him, "Severus, you know I couldn't have done anything. You know our 'friendship' can't be known to anyone but us. What would everyone say?

"Who cares about them, and what they think." Snape said running a hand along her cheek, pulling her closer to him.

"I care Snape, I have a reputation to uphold." She said, glaring as she stood up, " But since you seem not to want to help me, I guess I'm just going to have to go to Lucius." As she started to walk away Snape grabbed her wrist.

"I'll help you." He said quietly.

"Good, then meet me by the fireplace tonight in the common room at midnight." Kimberly walked towards the exit, stopping once to look at Snape." Oh and you had better not be late Snape," and then she was gone.

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A/N: Alright. I decided to repost this, even though I had lost heart in writting it.. till some one told me i should go ahead and repost it. (You know who you are.. -bows down-). I Used spellcheck, and grammer check., and im sorry if it doesnt meet ppl's standards.. BUT I DID USE THEM! -pats self on back- i think i have reread this thing 5 diff times since i last posted it! sorry if i missed anything anywho..I have added little things, and will be doing that with the rest of the chapters i do have done..reviews are welcome, but whatever floats everyones boat i guess.!Silent readers are fun too.. i am one of those most of the time.. Anywho, anyone interested in being my BETA? send me a message from my profile link. tootles -me-