DISCLAIMER: I WANT TO OWN HARRY POTTER BUT I DON'T
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Luna knocked on the door twice. "Come in," said the normally formidable voice, which was not so formidable now. She took a deep breath and then entered the room.
Potions classroom looked as unwelcoming as always but its occupant was in a really good mood. Now was the time to make him talk.
"Good evening sir," Luna greeted. "Good evening Luna," Snape replied cheerfully. She noticed that he now called her Luna. She smiled dreamily at him. "Sir, can I ask you something?" Luna said in a slight sing song voice. "Oh yes. What is it?"
"Uh is something wrong with you? You aren't acting like yourself," Luna proceeded. Of course she knew exactly why he was acting weirdly. But she thought that this would be the best way to proceed.
"Ah actually somebody has given me a dose of Chanzen Potion, I believe. That's why I want to talk so much," Snape replied casually. "Sir, what will you do when you get your hands on them?" Luna asked. "What will I do? Let's see. Yes. I'll hang him upside down in my office for thirty six hours, and then mix them in the Chanzen potion. That would be fun!"
Luna gulped. She decided not to let Snape know who had given him the potion. "Sir, why do you hate students?" she asked abruptly.
"I don't hate students Luna," Snape replied grimly, "I am just a bit strict. I don't want students to take things lightly. I want them to excel. But these stupid children think that I hate them. It is too strong a word. Okay I'm not fond of them but I certainly don't hate them."
Luna grinned. It was working! "Professor, uh, why don't you get along with the other teachers? Why don't you ever talk or crack a joke? Why are you so determined to-"
She stopped. Snape's expression was a little discouraging and she could not bring herself to say 'Why are so determined to torture the students of other houses?'
"It's none of your concern," Snape hissed. Luna gulped again. "Oh no," she thought, "The Potion's effects are dying." But then Snape smiled. "That's what I would usually say." Luna smiled to herself. "Keeping to myself, being serious, it's part of my nature. I can't do anything about that. That's why I am talking to you so freely now."
"Can I come here to study, sir? My house common room is always too crowded to do anything properly," Luna asked. "Sure Luna. Anytime you like," Snape replied kindly. "Good night sir." "Good night and hurry along."
As Luna shut the door of Snape's classroom behind her, she could not help but smile. Now she could make Professor Snape open up. He had already talked more than she had expected. Well now they would be friends. But for that she'll have to give him more potion. She had already made arrangements for that.
Luna yawned widely and then started towards the Ravenclaw Tower. She needed to sleep. Tomorrow was going to be a long day.
Author's note: I know it is short but I have some tests coming up and so I did not have the time to write any longer. I'll work harder on the next chapter though. Please read and review.