Disclaimer: This dramatization is an extension of some of what happens during Harry, Ron, and Hermione's 6th year at Hogwarts. It also covers flashbacks to Snape's first year of teaching. Since J.K. Rowling is yet to publish the 6th book, I'm very vague about what is happening in the wizarding world since only J.K. Rowling can truly write anything about Harry Potter. This is highly likely to disagree with a few facts, but since it's me writing, and not the author, please forgive me any goofs that I might make in relevance to the actual series. Thank you for choosing to read my story.
Gabriella tried to calm her shocked mind. She had come here, expecting to find out that Snape despised her and make sure that it wouldn't effect her class grades, but now she was in his arms after her very first kiss. What was worse, she loved it and wanted him to kiss her again. She also realized that a part of her was not shocked and was very happy to find out that Snape had feelings for her, and that they were not hate.
"So?" He asked again. A bit of the sneer was returning to his voice.
"Well, I don't know what to say. I thought you hated me." Snape pulled Gabriella away from him, stroking her hair. He moved his other hand to his lap in an embarrassed manner.
"Why would a sit by your bed in the hospital if I hated you?"
Gabriella looked away embarrassed. "To make sure that…well I don't know."
He sneered as Gabriella while continuing to caress her face. "You are being contrary to your nature. You should have realized that I cared for you, at least as a prized student."
A mischievous look came into Gabriella's eyes. "So you lied to me earlier at the hospital as cover up? You didn't want to let on that you cared for someone?"
Snape growled. "I did feel somewhat responsible for what happened. But of course I had to lie a bit; it is considered taboo for a student and a teacher to have a relationship beyond education with one another." He stood up and stalked across the room. "What I need to know now is whether or not you return my feelings."
Gabriella studied her feet, wondering what happened to her shoes. "I don't know why I do, but I think so."
Snape sighed both in happiness and concern at the same time. "So what now. We really shouldn't allow ourselves to express these emotions. I could try a potion to make us forget one another."
"So that we would be confused when I entered your classroom to learn potions? That seems rather foolish." Gabriella bit her lip. "We could still try to have a relationship."
"Are you insane? I am your teacher. We could get in trouble with the ministry of magic for this." He scowled heavily at his bookcase.
"We don't have to let on. If you'll give me some time to think I'm sure I could come up with a way for us to meet in secret."
Snape glanced at Gabriella, who continued to chew her lip. "Would you stop that! I like your lips too much!" He snapped. Gabriella blushed heavily and stopped chewing her lip.
Snape looked away, also rather embarrassed by his outburst. "Look," he sneered. "It's almost two now, so how about we go back to sleep and figure the rest of this out in the morning. You will need your rest for your classes tomorrow."
"Are you going to give us another difficult potion next week?" Gabriella asked, somewhat slyly.
"Not at all." Snape sneered. "Any sixth year who fails this potion should not be in my class."
Gabriella nodded. Snape strode over to the bed and pulled Gabriella out of the chair. "Would you get in the bed? Unless you want to spend the rest of the night in that chair." Gabriella blushed and crawled in.
"My clothes are going to look awful. I have to think up an excuse to tell my friends too." Gabriella glanced at Snape, who was unbuttoning his vest again. "Um, do you have any night time clothes?"
Snape sneered. "Of course. I only slept in my boxers because I was so drunk." He continued undressing until he was only in his boxers again. He went to his dresser and rummaged through it until he pulled out an old black shirt and loose pants. He pulled them on, and Gabriella noticed with some amusement that they hung very loosely on his frame. Snape pulled back the covers and crawled in next to Gabriella.
As Snape settled down into the bed Gabriella crawled close to him. He glanced at her warily.
"If we are going to be in a relationship, would you mind telling me your first name?"
Snape sneered at her. "It's Severus."
"Severus." She tested it on her tongue.
"Do find it amusing?"
"No. I like it. Severus."
Severus grunted in response as he closed his eyes. Gabriella slowly lowered herself next to him, close against his chest. Severus looked at her in surprise. She lay nestled against him, her breath already slowing as she fell asleep. He sighed heavily. They had a long road ahead of them, but he knew he would be happy if they could only continue having moments like this.