Three months have past since our beloved Snape and Harry's date.
I think I'm going to throw up.
Right now, on my bathroom floor, I decided to worship my toilet with my presence, for my nerves are at the highest they have ever been on. I just did something… how would Albus state this… oh yes, 'Un-Snape-like'. We are at the end of the school term and with the end-of-the-year mask ball approaching, I decided to send out an invitation to Harry to join me at this ball, yes I was terrified but I would like to spend this wonderful night with the man I love… yes, I have come to the realization that I do love him. Now, if only I may stop my stomach from emptying its content that I may fetch a potion to calm me down.
I can't make it!
I just embarrassed myself in front of the whole school at breakfast when I received a note from Harry stating he cannot come. But why! I am not even aware that I had just run out of the dinning hall and to my chambers that when my mind had caught up with me, I was fire-calling Harry at his place.
[Author notes: Harry's dialogue will be bold and Severus italic]
Good morning love, what may I have this pleasure of seeing you on this fine day?
Taking a seat in my chair I pull it closure to the fire and with so much anger I grip my seat to keep me stable.
Fine day! What is this? Why can you not come to the ball!
I am sorry love, but I will be busy on that day. My Godfather has invited me to meet with his husband who's an author that will help me with my books.
Well, can you not change play dates! He is your Godfather's husband is he not? Surely you may chat with him on another time and date.
I am sorry but I cannot change. He is a busy man and will start touring the wizarding world to promote his latest book. Maybe next time, I would of loved to join you, but I cannot Sev. Please forgive me.
You just don't want to be seen with me! You, you don't want anyone to know about us, right! That is why you don't want to come!
Now Severus, that is not what has happened. We have been going out for more than 3 months. Through all this time you think I do not want the world to see whom I am with! Do you think of me as a low man!
No! But, can't you come! Even for a little while?
I am sorry but I cannot. Severus, please don't look at me like that. I am sorry but I cannot change anything.
Who cares! Fine! Do whatever you wish, I don't care nor will I ever!
Seve..
GOOD BYE!
Cancelling the fire call I turn away from the fireplace. I feel so pathetic; I have never begged someone to… I don't know! I wanted him to come, I wanted him to be with me because… because… well, because I never had the chance to go to a ball. I won't cry. I won't cry. It's not like I ever went to one or was invited to go to one in the first place. Get a grip Severus, just forget the whole thing.
Heading back up to the main hall, I don't pay attention to my surrounding. Even when I was in school, I was not invited to go to the ball: as I never had friends nor was I EVER in a relationship, that I really was looking forward to go with Harry. I really wanted to finally be able to go to a ball, see how one is and, I don't know, have fun. All I have ever done when the festivities of the end of year will roll around, is to patrol the halls for any wondering students, then head straight to my chamber after the night is done. There was still hours before classes started, that I just kept on walking until Albus gentle tapped my shoulder.
{Author's note: [A]=Albus, [S]= Severus}
[A] Child, is something wrong? It was hard not to notice you, umm, SILENCE WALK out of the hall.
[S] No, everything is all right Albus. Oh, just to inform you, I will be patrolling the grounds on the ball night. Good day, I will be heading to class now.
[A] Wait. No, I will not accept that. You have never stepped foot in the festivities that I want you to join me at the ball. Let another patrol the grounds. And Severus, I do not take no for an answer.
[S] Thank you Albus but no…
[A] I said I do not take no for an answer. I will PERSONALLY pick you up at your chambers at 8 o'clock Severus! Oh, and remember, it is a mask party. Bye
What in nine hells just happen? Albus just forced me to go to the ball. He never did that! I believe this is the first time in a long time that I am stone still of shock that I have not moved from my spot for a mere of 2 minutes! And ladies and gentlemen, that in its self is shocking. I have no choice but to comply with what the headmaster wants for if I don't… I do not even want to think of it.
[In another part of town. We have our dear Harry who is shocked and scared of what he had done.]
I didn't mean to make him angry but I just couldn't let this slip my fingers! I have studied so hard to become an author, and when my chance came to talk with someone in the field and start my dream, this had to happen. I sent him the note to inform him of my other meeting but it seems I just angered by beloved Severus. It is only a dance, which always goes on at the end of a term in any school, so why must this one be so important to him. Urgh! And I cannot even call him at this time for he is teaching and my shift is a double today. I will call him tomorrow; give him a day to cool down.
[Some weeks have past and the mask ball has arrives. We find out dear Severus in his room awaiting his doom… I mean date]
I hope Harry is not that mad at me. I have been ignoring him for the past weeks that I think I have ruined my chances with him. I feel like ditching this whole thing and going to his place and ask to be forgiving and to put everything in the past. Yes, that is what I will do.
Before having the chance to fully exit my chamber, Albus appears around the corner with the most HIDIOUS robes that I have ever seen! How could one of the most powerful wizards of all time wear neon pink with a strip of neon green robes with a hot pink hat! And to top it all off a baby blue mask!
[S] I think I am going to be sick just by looking at you Albus. Are you SURE you are all right up there? I can have a look if you wish, but… I think I might be sick.
[A] Nonsense! This is a wonderful costume! Why don't you use some colors Severus, you wear too much black for your own good. Let me change…
[S] I advise you to put your wand away or I would place it in a place where, I quote 'the sun don't shine'.
[A] Very well, shall we go?
I must admit, walking to the dinning hall that; the ball was taking place in, I was a nervous wreck. Getting closure you could hear the music that the doors where trying in vain to sustain in that room. My palms are sweaty and I just have the feeling of running from here.
[A] Here we are!
[S] I … okay.
Entering the hall I stare in shocked.
Its like how I imagine it would be. The room is bath in a beautiful low dim candlelight; there is a dance floor in the middle of the room where the students and teachers are dancing. The tables are close to the walls with the teacher's table replaced with the DJ of the night. It is a breath-taken view. If only HE was here with me, I would be so happy. Songs have gone by and Albus had joined those on the dance floor. Here I am, in one corner of the room looking at the sea of people before me and wishing at the same time that Harry would magically appear and take me away from here… or ask me for a dance. With every couple that I see I feel more alone then I have ever felt and the urge to cry was getting stronger, that I took a seat and placed my head in my hands and prayed that no one will see me.
There used to be a graying tower alone on the sea.
You became the light on the dark side of me.
Love remained a drug that's the high and not the pill.
Dwelling in my sorrow, I do not pay attention to what is happening in the surrounding room, for when a tall figure entered it went unseen to me who it was.
But did you know,
That when it snows,
My eyes become large and
The light that you shine can be seen.
Baby,
[Harry's point of view]
I couldn't do it. It was just 5 minutes into the meeting that I just got up and told my Godfather and Remus that I had to go. I explained my situation and told them that I didn't want to have Severus angry with me. He is more important to me that I don't want to lose him. I was happy to have a reschedule that I practically ran to Hogwarts. I met this kind Professor name Minerva and she told me that he was in the great hall. Walking with her, she informed me that it was the first time that she had ever seen Severus at a dance before. Now this explains why he was so angry with me, well, I won't disappoint him no more. Entering the room, it was quite hard to pinpoint where he was exactly, but a lone figure in a corner caught my attention. Getting closure I saw that it was him. He does not seem to be aware of his surrounding. Kneeling down I place my hand on his shoulder and ask…
Care to dance?
I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the gray.
Ooh,
The more I get of you,
The stranger it feels, yeah.
And now that your rose is in bloom.
A light hits the gloom on the gray.
There is so much a man can tell you,
So much he can say.
[Severus]
I am shocked from my sadness when I felt someone place their hand on my shoulder, but more shocked at whom I saw right in front of me.
Harry?
Care to dance?
It is him! In my excitement I threw myself on him and hugged him like I have never hugged him or anyone else: and it is true, I have only hugged my mom and Harry.
Taking my hand, Harry leads me to the dance floor where I noticed out of the corner of my eyes, everyone was looking at us. I tighten my hold on him and he just smiles at me and continues. Turning me he guides me to a slow song that has been playing, looking into his eyes I drown. I cannot look anywhere else except his eyes. Then he is leading me across the floor.
You remain,
My power, my pleasure, my pain, baby
To me you're like a growing addiction that I can't deny.
Won't you tell me is that healthy, baby?
Unaware to me, Albus and Minerva have stopped dancing and are now staring at us while chatting…..like old bats {^.^}
[Minerva to Albus] I cannot believe my eyes. So he is the man that had our dear professor head over heel in love these past months. They make a cute couple.
[Albus] Yes. And it is about time for him to find happiness. Shall we continue our dance Minnie?
[Minerva] I would be honored.
But did you know,
That when it snows,
My eyes become large and the light that you shine can be seen.
Baby,
On the dance floor, Severus and Harry have been dancing like they are the only one in the room. Returning from a spin, Harry decided to give a little serenade to a surprised Sev.
I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the gray.
Ooh, the more I get of you
The stranger it feels, yeah
Now that your rose is in bloom.
A light hits the gloom on the gray,
I am in complete shock right now. Even in those 3 months that we have been together, I have never heard Harry sing until today. And if he was not holding me right now, I would of fainted. I just look within his eyes and feel the love that he has for me that at this very moment I have the desire to kiss him; and well, I did.
I've been kissed by a rose on the gray,
I've been kissed by a rose
I've been kissed by a rose on the gray,
...And if I should fall along the way
I've been kissed by a rose
...been kissed by a rose on the gray.
There is so much a man can tell you,
So much he can say.
[Harry] Can you forgive me for being a totally idiot Sev. I never meant to cause you sadness nor anger.
We gradually came to a stop and I look upon Harry's face. How could I stay angry to the man that has shown me what love his. How could I let go of such happiness that I have finally found through all my years. How could I close my heart after having a chance to be loved?
[Severus] Harry Potter. There are only three words that I can say to you. Taking his face into my hands I speak in a low voice where only he and I are the only one to hear. I love you.
You remain
My power, my pleasure, my pain.
To me you're like a growing addiction that I can't deny, yeah
Won't you tell me is that healthy, baby.
But did you know,
That when it snows,
My eyes become large and the light that you shine can be seen.
Baby,
I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the gray.
Ooh, the more I get of you
The stranger it feels, yeah
Now that your rose is in bloom,
A light hits the gloom on the gray.
Yes I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the gray
Ooh, the more I get of you
The stranger it feels, yeah
And now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the gray
Now that your rose is in bloom,
A light hits the gloom on the gray.
Author's note. I am going to try to finish this story by my own. Cause I started it like that and so I will finish it. Umm, yeah, I know that it may or may not make sense but I just want to try it alone. I actually like reviews, your opinion does matter and I do not take offense in what thought you wish to write. I don't know if I will write more or not but I am thinking ^^.