And the story continues. I have 12 chapters ready so as soon as I translate it to English, I will be able to update the story.
Still don't own anything :(
2.
"Well, these are your chambers. It's not a luxurious suite in a posh hotel but they are comfortable and bright."
We were in a chamber located on the first floor of the castle. Minerva told me that there weren't any private rooms here earlier but with the reconstruction of the castle they made some changes. The entrance to the chambers was hidden behind a painting of a lynx. The door led to small corridor where you can find the entry to the rooms. After stepping in the chamber, I was amazed. Again. The door led to a very pretty living room filled with sunshine thanks to two big windows opposite the entry. From the windows I could see the lake and the Forbidden Forest. On the left there was another small corridor which led to the bathroom and the study. On the right there was the bedroom. The furniture in every room was very tasteful made from cherry wood and the linens were light-colored. There were enough shelves for my books and other personal things.
"Minerva, this is beautiful!"
"I'm glad you're pleased. Your classroom, as you could see, is only a 5 minutes walk from here, just like the staff room and the Great Hall."
"I think I would be very comfortable here", I was smiling like an idiot.
"I hope so. It is very important to have a nice place you can call your own. These are all of your luggages?", she asked me pointing at my suitcase.
"Yes. You know, even if my specialty is Muggle Studies, I'm really good at shrinking and extension charms."
The Headmistress shot a smile.
"I'm pleased to hear that. Come now, I'll show you another thing."
We went back to the main corridor and stopped before a painting of a doe. The painting was just opposite to the entrance of my rooms.
"The only other professor on the corridor lives here."
I was about to ask her, who is that teacher when she cried out.
"Ah, here he is! You've already met him."
I've started to turn my head to the right but I already know who is coming. It was Snape, walking as soundless as he did earlier. He stopped a few steps from us.
"We were just talking about you, Severus!"
Snape raised an eyebrow but his face was emotionless.
"How nice."
"I just showed to Professor Hollo her chambers", Minerva continued. "I was telling her that you will be her neighbour. Isn't it wonderful? I hope you will get along well."
"I'm sure we will", answered Snape indifferently.
"Great!", exclaimed McGonagall and then she turned to me. "My dear, if you would like to talk to Severus, you should send your patronus in and Professor Snape will let you in with Alohomora. And vice versa."
"I could hardly imagine a situation when I will have the urge to talk to Professor Hollo", said Snape with a low voice. It was my turn to raise an eyebrow but I remained silent.
"Oh, Severus, don't be like this! Anna, is your patronus a lynx?", pointed Minerva on the painting behind my back.
"Yes, it is. But how…?"
"This castle is very smart", answered McGonagall with a smile. "I think this would be all for now, I'll leave you to unpack, Professor Hollo. We'll meet at lunch!", and with that she took a few steps to the right where Snape came from. However she suddenly stopped and turned back to face me and Snape.
"Severus!"
"Yes, Headmistress?", he asked with a bored voice.
"Could Anna call you on your first name? I told her that it is a custom in the staff but you used to be… well… more touchy in these things than the other teachers."
"I don't want to be a nuisance. So if she must…" The tone of his voice told me that the only thing he wants now is to be a nuisance.
"Wonderful! Goodbye you two!", and then Minerva left.
I felt Snape's eyes on me but when I turned to him, he was already standing in front of the picture of the doe and whispering the password. This was the sign of dismissal so I mirrored him and went to my chambers to unpack.
The lunch was very amusing. My new colleagues were very nice and friendly, except Snape of course. He didn't say a word to me even if I was sitting beside him. The staff table was now round but the Headmistress explained to me that with the start of the school year the table will have his old form. Now it was for the purpose to make conversations easier among the staff members. I bet Snape is very happy about this, I thought smiling. At the end of the lunch there was a cake for me because I've had birthday. It was such a nice gesture from the others, although being an introvert I was little bit embarrased with all that attention. Everyone wished me happy birthday, even Snape murmured a "Good luck" in a very low voice.
After lunch, I took a walk outside and eventually I took a seat in the lawn on the shore of the lake. I was wearing Muggle clothes. In the last 20 years a lot of wizard and witch had to be ashamed about their Muggle or half-Muggle origin. I was proud of it and I wanted to show it to everyone, especially to my students. The Headmistress gave me permission to wear Muggle clothes outside the classes and the meals. So I was wearing a fitting t-shirt, a skinny jeans and sneakers and I was enjoying the warm summer sunshine. I was watching the giant octopus playing in the middle of the lake when the scent of herbs transferred by the breeze caught my attention. Instinctively I turned around and I saw Snape going to the Forbidden Forest. He looked at me for a moment but almost instantly turned away and disappeared in the woods.
From that moment on, I can't stop think about him. He was very distant with me, just like with everyone. Still I was fascinated by the radiance of his voice and his eyes. I felt attracted to him: I got excited, my heart was beating faster and I wanted to touch him, to feel his skin or at least the material of his clothes. I've tried to fight this feeling because first: he was my colleagues, second: he doesn't seem flirty, and third: it was only my first day, I've met him for the first time only a few hours ago. I can't have a crush on him already.
I don't know how much time passed when I smelled that pleasant scent again. But now it was much more stronger. I was just turning around when I've heard Snape's sensual baritone. Oh, Merlin, did I just say sensual?
"Would you able to settle down, Professor?"
He was standing a few steps from me. Now, that I was sitting on the grass and he was standing, he looked even more dominating.
"Yes, thank you. My chambers are very comfortable and homey."
He nodded but didn't say anything. He held a sack in his right hand.
"Have you collected some herbs?", I asked tentatively.
"Yes, it is the best time for…"
"Thyme", I interrupted. "Sorry."
"How do you now?", he asked somewhat curious.
"I can smell its scent", I smiled.
"I see."
We were silent for a few seconds. I saw that he is examining me. I tried to be not to look embarassed but very confident.
"I don't want to disturb your siesta."
"You don't disturb me. On the contrary, if you want…", but he already turned away, bypassed me and started to walk swiftly towards the castle.
"Have a nice afternoon", he told me in an almost inaudible voice and left.
"Thank you, you too!", I shouted after him but I wasn't sure that he heard it.
Summer, sunshine, Snape - that would be nice ;) R & R? Please? :)
