A/N: Hey sorry I didn't update sooner it has been a really crappy weekend. So anyway here it is.
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"Ron what the hell are you doing here?" asked a stunned Hermione angrily. Ron was seriously unwelcomed here in her book but he took her by surprise turning up. Behind her she heard Harry floo in and instantly she felt at ease.
"Hello Hermione" Ron replied as if she hadn't said anything. Hermione heard Harry swear loudly and he was soon behind Hermione glaring at Ron.
"You have five seconds to get off of our property-"Harry began before Ron cut him off looking fierce. "Our property, what the hell my best mate and my girlfriend sneaking around my back?!
Harry stepped back as Hermione seemed to swell at Ron's words. Ron quickly drew his wand and looked warily at Harry.
"Girlfriend!" Hermione exclaimed. "Are you out of your bloody mind?!" She drew her wand and pointed it right between Ron's eyes. Ron spun on the spot and disapperated before Hermione had the chance to hex him. She spun around giving Harry a death glare but softening when she saw his face. He had a look of sheer innocence and amusement and after seeing him down for so long it erased what had happened less than two minutes ago. She had the overwhelming urge to kiss him but held back for fear of ruining their friendship.
"Wow Hermione, you really gave it to him huh." Harry stated with a huge grin but upon seeing Hermione's tear stained face he opened his arms and once again allowed her to fall into him for what wouldn't be the last time.
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He was curious but he couldn't show that he was interested in anything about her. I should probably try a subtle approach to get her to open up, that way she won't think I care about her. "So Professor Nevaro did you sleep well?" Severus asked looking at her for the briefest of moments. He could see that he had startled her by asking but her response was what startled him. It wasn't the response in itself; it was that she wouldn't shut up. "Oh…call me Annalise please, and I didn't sleep well, in fact last night was one of the worst I've had…" Merlin this woman can talk and talk and talk. As Annalise went on her face seemed to brighten up and thank goodness, just as she was about to do a full biography, the Headmistress stood to announce that Hogwarts would be giving a ball to honor the hero's of the war. Severus audibly groaned making Annalise look towards him with curious eyes.
This could not be good. The last two things that he wanted were going to be at Hogwarts on the same day, and it was compulsory for him to attend, publicity was very much unwelcome in his book and of course famous Potter would be there and he definitely didn't want to see him for as long as he lived. It was bad enough after the war, what with everybody apologizing and asking how he was so brave. Couldn't the fools see that bravery had absolutely nothing to do with it?! These were the thoughts that made him groan and he regretted doing it almost instantly when he saw the curiosity of one Annalise Nevaro.
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He could be so nice at times and then his mood could change in the blink of an eye but he was mostly nice this morning at breakfast. He actually asked her if she'd slept well. She wasn't an open person, her past had taught her to keep things to herself but when he'd asked it all came out. When it did come out she felt a little better and was able to smile. He was so easy to talk to! Then the Headmistress stood up and announced the ball and her problems were instantly dissolved. She loved to dance and she loved music. Then what she heard next shocked her. Severus Snape had just groaned at the news that she had thought was so great. I wonder what his problem is. Maybe he is scared that no one will dance with him or maybe he's worried about meeting Potter face to face for the first time in years. She knew his history but it made no difference to her what he had done or hadn't done. What mattered was the man he was now. She made it her mission to make sure he had fun at the ball, and at that thought she smiled and finished her breakfast all of her problems forgotten.
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A/N: Sorry for not updating sooner but the weekends are hectic for me Anyway I hope you liked it and I'm trying to move the story along so if you have any suggestions let me know. Thanks for reading