I am SO sorry, it has been SO long since I have posted anything. I have been suffering badly from writers block (which always seems to occur around the fifth chapter), which is partially why this chapter has been so long coming. Anyway, I had an idea about this and just flung it down on here. Sorry it's so very short, as well, but hope you enjoy it. PLEASE PLEASE, take a little time to press the green button and inspire me further!!! Thank you :)

Chapter Six. Further Education.

Severus sighed, and turned over, his eyes open, looking into the cool darkness. Wide awake, he massaged his temple with his long fingers and worked out the knots. He was just feeling himself relaxing into the pillows, when a creak filled the room. Instantly alert, Severus was on his feet, wand in hand, in a flash. He silently walked over to the door, which was now ajar. Standing directly behind it, he waited for the dark shadowy shape at the door to enter the room fully, before springing onto the shape.

Grabbing wrists with one hand, he hooked his other arm around the waist of the person and heard a squeal. He flipped the person round to face him and felt warm breath on his cheek.

'Miss Granger…' he breathed into her ear.

'P- Professor…' Hermione squeaked.

Severus became aware how close their bodies were. The arm around her waist had tensed and pulled her soft curves against him, while the other arm entrapping her wrists was high in the air; his lips hovering an inch away from her ear.

'Miss Granger, you shouldn't sneak into other people's bedrooms at the dead of night...'

He moved his lips even closer, just under her ear, so he was sure that she could feel the ghost of his lips on the velvet skin just under her ear.

'…You never know what might happen…' he whispered.

Hermione shivered and stepped back when he loosened his grip on her wrists.

'I just needed to use the bathroom,' she said quietly, blushing in the darkness when she realised she was missing the heat his lean, hard body had inspired in her.

Severus padded back over to his bed and placed his wand back on the side table. He flicked his wrist and the bathroom light came on, illuminating a thin strip in the dusky, dark room.

'Then, use away.' He said coldly, gesturing towards the lit up door.

'Thank you.' Hermione said somewhat indignantly, her embarrassment at finding herself attracted to Snape, turning into anger, at him.

She slammed the door, leaving Severus in complete darkness. The noise reverberated around the large room and his lips quirked upwards.