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Lucky
Severus did not know why he took extra time making sure he was perfectly shaven. Why he made sure his robes were cleaned and fresh. Shoes polished and why he was wearing the new deep dark green shirt he had purchased that very morning.
What he did know was that he was very very nervous. He even though about calling Longbottom and saying he was ill so he wouldn't need to go.
"It's only chaperoning students you fool" he kept repeating over and over to himself
As he approached the door, Hermione and Neville were already waiting. He took a deep breath and inspected the 30 or so students before making his way to greet them.
His eyes immediately sought out Hermione and she was bundled up in a dark brown wool duffle coat a pair of oversized wool mittens and a hat.
His insides were like jelly as he tried to fight his growing attraction towards her.
Severus smiled a small smile at her and her eyes shot wide open as she stared at him.
Neville coughed "ahem. Ok so Professor has shown the student how to perform the charm and they all know to come and ask if they forget or are unsure"
Severus looked over the students and cleared his throat "we must all stick together. No running, no wandering off. If you go into a shop no more than 5 students at a time and any misbehaviour will result in exclusion from further Hogsmeade trips. Do I make myself clear?"
"Yes Professor Snape" they chimes in unison.
"Good. Let's go then" Severus said as he opened the doors.
It was cold, even with the warming charms, the icy Scottish air was cold, the wind was just more than a breeze, but his face was freezing. He didn't know why he thought trying to make himself more appealing was a good idea. He must look a fright, his nose was red and his feet were cold, even in his dragon hide boots.
The children were having a great time, buying sweets and books and laughing between themselves.
Professor Granger had promised them all a butterbeer if they behaved so they were all heading to the Three Broomsticks next.
Thirty riotous children ran ahead down the road back to Hogwarts as Professor Longbottom chased after them.
Severus walked in time with Hermione, hands in his pockets and head facing the ground as she thanked him for inviting her and talked about what a great time she had.
She stopped abruptly "Professor... Is it ok if I call you Severus, after all we are colleagues now and .. oh wait"
Hermione stopped and raised a mitten clad hand, taking the glove off, she timidly raised the hand towards his face and wiped across part of Severus top lip.
He stood rooted to the spot, eyes wide open, heart beating frantically as she moved the hand away showing him a tiny portion of butterbeer foam.
"Hermione" he whispered.
She smiled and put her glove back on "yes that's much better. You can call me Hermione and I can call you Severus. I would prefer that much more than Professor Granger and Professor Snape"
Severus quickly regained his wits "yes, yes of course" he said as they started walking again.
