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Chapter 7

A few days after that Rose was checked out of the hospital. Her boss gave her a few days off to recover a bit. One day she was having with a Hermione and Luna at a café.

"Ginny told me that she'll start her training with the Hollyhead Harpies." Hermione said excitedly.

"I hope that she'll be careful." Luna said

Rose smiled."I'm happy for Ginny, I hope she'll find time to have lunch with us."

Rose jerked her head up listening to a screeching sound. A large gray owl was carrying a large size package in its talons. Noticing the angle and speed of its decent, it was a good wager that it was meant for one of them. And as it got closer, That owl was heading right to their table. Hermione held out her hands as the bird let go of the package in midair. The brown, paper-wrapped box fell through the air, into her waiting hands. She sat down again and looked in the box.

"What is that?" Luna asked

"It's for you Rose." Hermione said placing the box her way.

"What? For me?" Rose said with raised eyebrows. "Why would anyone send me something?"

She pulled the envelope out and noticed that there was no return name, or any indication as to where it came from. Cautiously, she tore it open and pulled out the note inside, her heart pounded in her chest. She silently read the letter.

Rose,

I know that you might not be expecting anything today. I'm sorry if I surprised you. Over the last few weeks since I first saw you in the shop. I must admit I have taken quite a fancy to you. I wanted to tell you that you are very sweet, kind and very lovely and i hope that you accept this gift. A beautiful young woman like yourself deserve it.

'A fancy?' Rose thought 'He says that I'm beautiful? No one ever called me that before...' her eyes widen and a slight blush formed in her cheeks.

"Who's it from?" Hermione asked as she sipped her tea.

"There's no name." Rose handed the letter to Hermione.

The brunette witch read the note herself and glanced at the box. She cracked a little smile as she did so. "Well Rose, it looks to me like you've got yourself a secret admirer."

"Really?" Rose asked "An admirer..."

"I think it's cute." Luna chimed in

"Oh, I...I guess." She whispered her cheeks flushed. Now Rose was stumbling over her words. "But I don't know what to say to this...why would he fancy me? I wonder who is it?"

"You don't know who it could be?" Hermione asked

"Well…who else could it be? I don't know any other guys that well." Rose said "Only your boyfriends and other friends. They're already in a relationship."

"Well Rose, aren't you going to see what This admirer sent you?" Hermione aaked

"I...I'll open it" Rose said . "But I don't know if I can accept this."

"Oh Rose. " Luna said "It's a gift, it's a nice gesture, if it's something this big he probably put a lot of thought in it."

Rose started to untie the strings and open the box, feeling nervous. "I know...and it's sweet that this person goes out and buys me a – " Rose gasped her eyes widened at the box.

A huge smile plastered on her face. She tried to hide it behind her hands, but the high pitched, squeal-like giggles gave it away. Hermione and Luna leaned over the open box and looked in. There, neatly folded up, was a white sundress the ribbon tied around the waist is enchanted to change colors, the same dress that Rose saw at the shop, she was saving up to buy it.

"Rose, how did they know that you wanted that dress?" Hermione asked

"I don't know...I've been saving every bit of bronze and silver to buy this dress...I thought it would be nice wearing it when I go out on my day off..."Rose said

The next day...

She felt more confident, she looked more confident. Her long hair was blown by the gentle breeze. She didn't know who the person was that sent her the dress but if she ever finds out she'd thank him for making her feel good for just one moment. She went inside the potions shop and Saw snape once he made eye contact with her his face slightly flushed.

"Hi." Rose said giving him a bright smile.

"Hello...You seem in a merry mood, aren't you?" Snape implied with a cock of his head. Rose shrugged her shoulders.

"Yes, it's because I've wanted this dress for a long time. I've saved up and was going to buy it yesterday but...someone bought it for me to surprise me." Rose said

Snape slowly nodded.

"But I don't know who bought it...I just know that if I do find out who that person is." Rose said with a small smile " I'll thank him...he made me happy."

Severus felt his heart skip a beat listening to Rose, it was worth it seeing her like this. The dress wasn't as expensive as he thought it would be. He was afraid that it didn't fit her but looking at her like this... He loves it when she wear dresses like those. It made her look delicate and beautiful.

"I better go, bye Severus I hope you have a nice day!" Rose said giving him a bright smile.

After work Severus went home, once inside he sat on the took quite a lot of courage to bring that particular conversation up with Rose.

He was afraid that she wouldn't like it, thus ruining whatever chances he had left with her. It was a risk, But a risk worth taking. Her presence gives him this calming feeling that hardly anyone was able to truly provide. He would finally be able to sleep a little easier that night, possibly dreaming of her smile.

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