Alyssa and Severus were both sitting at the table in the Great Hall. The students were all walking in and getting to their seats. When everyone was seated Minerva McGonagall entered the room and walked towards Albus. She whispered something, Albus nodded, and then she left.

When all the students were seated the doors opened and Minerva entered followed by the first years, all looking extremely nervous. Severus, however, wasn't looking at them. He was looking at his angel, his love, his everything. Something that didn't go unnoticed by some teachers.

"When your name is called, you sit down on this chair and I will place the sorting hat on your head." Minerva said, bringing Severus back from his thoughts.

"James Potts" a young boy walked to the chair and sat down. Minerva put the sorting hat on his head.

"HUFFLEPUFF" it screamed after a few seconds.

"Betty Lazerus"

The girl sat down and as soon as the hat hit her head it screamed "SLYTHERIN!" Severus smirked and saw Alyssa looking at him.

"Happy now, Professor?" Severus looked at her and noticed she was playing with him. He remembered that she used to call him that when they were role-playing. "Hmm, very happy, Professor Rose." He saw her eyes twinkle.

Then Albus cleared his throat and they both looked at him, Alyssa turning red. "Welcome to another year at Hogwarts! Mister Filtch asked me to remember to tell you all that the forbidden forest is strictly forbidden for all students. Also, this year we welcome back Professor Severus Snape, who has fully recovered." The Slytherin table burst into applause. "And I want you all to meet Professor Alyssa Rose, she will assist Professor Snape this year." Alyssa nodded courtly.

"And now…Let's eat." Dinner appeared and everyone started to eat.

"I want you." Alyssa whispered into Severus' ear. Severus looked at her shocked. "Am I that bad?" she teased. He let out a small smile "No, you aren't, I just never expected you to say it in front of the entire castle." She let out a giggle, what made Albus look at her. "I see you two still 'enjoy' yourself" he said with a wink. Severus looked to him, looking shocked and pale.

"It's ok, my boy. Just don't show any affection outside your private rooms." Albus whispered.

"Then we will leave soon." Alyssa said looking at Severus, a big smile on her face.

Albus chuckled. "You really must have missed each other."

"Yes, I did." They said at the same time.

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