Sooo sorry i never completed this story life kind of got in the way but i've got some time to kill so am going to rectify that over then next few week as i've got time on my hands. Again i don't own harry potter and so don't sue me

Snape wondered what he had just done. He never expected her to make a mistake in a potion that when it exploded he was so shocked he didn't really register her scars. He offered her an apprenticeship on a whim and was now regretting that decision. All that went through his head was how could he think of helping her when he couldn't help himself.

Hermione sat in her room quill in hand hanging over parchment that had remained blank for over half an hour. So many thoughts where running through her head.

How could she have been so stupid?

He knows

He'll tell

People will find out

An apprenticeship is such an honour why her.

"Grrr" finally the thoughts had been enough Hermione threw her quill down and began to pace the room. Hermione went to her bed and pulled out a box from underneath the next thing she felt was release. Cool blood poured down her leg the colour mesmorised her she lay down and went to sleep.

Snape however could find no sleep that night, finally after resulting to a substantial amount of fire whisky he had a plan. He would work the girl so she didn't have time to cut or anything else. Well that was what he wished for. There was that nagging thought one day he would have to confront her on what she was doing and boy did he not like that thought.

The next morning Hermione was having breakfast in the great hall "get a room god I really don't need to see my sister do that" "its a free country Ron, and where all adults" "here we go again Hermione can you calm Ron down please" "Sorry Harry you got yourself into this you can get yourself out." Just then Snape walked up behind them "Miss granger I expect to see you tonight at 7 o clock there is much paperwork to be filled out and a few task to be completed" Hermione had jumped at the sound of his voice and had forgotten that she hadn't told the others about the apprenticeship "yes of course professor." "and make sure you have eaten properly before you come it will be a long night." Snape strode of mentally cursing himself for his last comment. "whoa almost sounded like he cared there and what's this about an apprenticeship.

Lessons went by so slowly Hermione barely managed to focus in history of magic professor binns had to ask her a question twice. The other however didn't see anything wrong they where to consumed by daily life they failed to see their friend was struggling.

7 o clock "come in miss granger" Hermione walked into the class room though part of her wanted to run what was going to happen to her was he going to use these classes to punish her for what she had done. "now we have a lot to get on with but first I need to make sure you know what your getting yourself into. The hours will be long and I am not a pleasant man to work with but the rewards are that your secret will be kept. Do you agree to these terms." "what will happen if I don't agree" "then you are free to leave but i will be forced to inform the headmistress of your extra curricula activities. For your own safety someone need to help you." "can you" "can i what." "help" "unfortunately miss Granger the only one who can ultimately help stop what you are doing to yourself is you however i will be here if you need me or possibly when one day you may be able to trust me enough to help. Now for today we will begin on healing draught for madam pomfrey as her medical supplies are running low.