Hey you guys! I don't know if you can tell now by some of the hints that I've been dropping, and some of the others I will be dropping, but there's going to be quite a plot. A free cookie to whoever can guess before chapter 17!
Severus's Pov:
Severus started thinking more and more about that… little scene that Draco and Potter had put on in the hallway that night. It just kept replaying in his mind over, and over, and over again. Harry broke down crying, and Draco rushed to his aid, comforting the distressed boy in his arms. The blonde carefully led Harry to the wall where they would sit until the slightly shorter wizard calmed down. Then they fell asleep in eachothers arms.
'Disgusting,' Severus thought, ' absolutely disgusting.'
At first he tried to convince himself that it was just a fluke. A mere one time thing, but as he continued thinking about it he feared that it was more.
His heavy conscious started to show. The potions master began to space out, and when he would come to he would be pale and seem worried. He couldn't concentrate on anything for too long and he kept making sure Draco and Potter were always as far away from each other as possible. It was like they were the center of his attention. Probably because they are the center of his attention.
He did NOT want them together. No not at all. The thought was just ridiculous. One: they were only thirteenth: two: they were not compatible: Well, there's so many reason it shouldn't happen!
Draco? His favorite? And that scum known as Harry Potter? Nope? Not happening.
This dreadful thought kept crossing his mind, 'They are both so stubborn. They'll do whatever they want. No matter what.' That little voice in his head kept repeating this again, and again. Merlin, he hated that little voice. Not just because it was persistent, but because it was usually right.
Teachers and students noticed this strange behavior, but very few really cared. Dumbledore feared that he may be going through a "fearful time" like Professor Quirrell, Harry was sure that he'd lost his mind and was going to end up killing them all by going into one of those dazes while making potions, causing toxic gas to fill the room, Draco Was confused, Lupin was unsure and keeping an eye on him, and Professor Trelawney was curious.
One night Severus was wondering around the dark hallways of Hogwarts that were just barely lit. He liked to do this. It was silent, soundless, dark and filled with the feeling of sweet, sweet solitude. He was left with just him, his troubles, and his thoughts, and he loved it. He would just walk down the silent hallways staring down at the stone floors or the dungeon walls. Sometimes he would wander around the higher levels of hogwarts and gaze at the views from the other teachers windows. Of course they didn't know this. Sometimes he would go and wonder the library, and read old books, or just sit in there. He remembered quite a few times he hoped to find some non-Slytherin students to get in trouble. On rare occasions he would make a late night potion or brew up some bubble baths. He just loved the silence, the dim atmosphere, and the feeling of solitude, and today he really needed his time to think. Earlier he was sure he was about to bust Potter, and get him suspended, but of course, Dumbledore came to the rescue. As always, and that wasn't even the worst part. He was sure that Potter was with Draco… What? Were they secretly dating now, or something?
As he walked around like a ghost haunting the school, he heard a faint voice call after him.
"Severus?"
The potions master quickly spun around to discover the person behind the unidentified voice was none other than Professor Trelawney. Joy.
"Sybill," Snape said in dry voice.
"Severus dear, you've been acting very worriedly lately. What's the matter?"
Severus almost answered that question before stopping himself, and forcing out a,"Nothing."
"Severus," She pursued warm heartedly, "A blind man could see clearly that something is the matter."
The dark haired professor thought about this for a moment. Had he been obvious to the point where this delusional woman could tell that something was wrong? To tell the truth, he had been aching to get this off his chest. He had actually been considering going to Dumbledore for advice, but if he talked to her she wouldn't tell anyone? Right? Plus even if she did, she's half insane- No-one would believe her. What harm could it do? He needed to empty his heavy couscous...
He let out a sigh before giving in, "Alright-fine."
"Marvelous," She chirped, "The best way to handle things is to talk about them and seek advice from a trusted, wise friend."
Severus almost laughed, but decided that it would be best if he kept a straight face.
"Indeed."
"Yes, indeed. Come follow me to my classroom and I'll brew you up a cup of tea."
He simply nodded as he followed her. When they finally arrived to the heavily decorated hippies wonderland, he took a seat, while Trelawney went to fetch a cup of tea. While he waited he simply sat there, hating the thick perfume scent that filled the room. It was just way too strong for his liking. He looked around seeing that nothing had changed since the last time he had been in here. The room was still covered with a mysterious red light, and the lamps were still decorated with scarfs that were most likely found on sale somewhere or in a bin that said "free scarves". He let his gaze wander to the strangely decorated desks, and tea cups before she came back in from behind the curtains that were made of beads, holding two cups of tea. She sat down in a chair behind a crystal ball in front of him.
"Severus, what's been troubling you," Sybil asked with a worried gaze.
The potions master let his gaze flicker to her then back to his tea before he brought the tea up to his mouth to smell it. It smelled just like normal tea, so he took a hesitant sip, immediately regretting it because it was way too sweet. It took every ounce of strength he had in his body to not spit it out, and force it down. He felt himself shiver as the disgustingly, sweet liquid ran through him.
For some reason he thought that it tasted familiar. Oddly familiar. Out of curiosity he took another sip, taking the time to "savor" it this time. What could it be? This time he noticed a strange aftertaste. It didn't really have much of a tea taste, but that leafy flavor was still there. He took another sip and he almost choked when the thought came to him. Now he remembered what that familiar taste was. Yes, this was tea. Tea with a bit of truth potion mixed in.
He looked up at her with wide eyes to see her smile innocently back at him.
"Is something wrong with the tea, dear?"
"You intoxicated me with a truth potion?"
Snape wanted to yell, and hex her right here and now, but decided that other methods of revenge would work better.
"Severus," She said, obliviously ignoring the potions master's question, "What's been bothering you so much lately. I think I know what it is- the crystal ball never lies, but I would like to hear it from you."
Severus felt his explanation spill out of him as if he had no control over his mouth. He wanted to stop this mess, or Avada Kedavra himself, but he knew that it wouldn't be the best idea, so he waited out this miserable, uncontrollable rambling until he had no words left to say. Yeah, he was planning on telling her bits and pieces, but the entire story just bursted out of him because of that stupid potion...
"Interesting… My predictions caught a glimpse of this, but only so much..."
The black haired professor wanted to hex Trelawney silly, but somehow he managed to control himself… There are other ways of revenge….
"Severus dear, I want you to meet me here tomorrow after you teach your classes. I'll give you a prediction on the matter, but I assure you that there's nothing to worry about."
Severus looked up at her, his eyes filled with loathing and anger as he abruptly sat up, and excused himself without even saying a word. He hoped that he didn't run into anyone while the potion was still in effect.
Okay… if we're being honest here then I must admit that I LOVED writing this chapter! xDD! WHat did you guys think? Hmm…. Lol have a great day you guys, and see you next time!