Hello All! A few things. Monday starts a new term and I won't be able to update as often as I'd like to, however I'll try my hardest to get updates out in a timely manner. Also, I loved all your stories about fights you had been, look to the end for my own fight story and this chapter's question.

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Severus Snape had not spoken to her in a week's time, preferring to gallivant among the castle at the heels of Lily, whom became quite good at turning on the water works for him after last week's Great Hall debacle.

It wasn't that Hermione hadn't tried to speak to him; she had, several times, but she was met with an indifferent sneer and a billowing of robes that began to make her yearn for her time even more. Laura tried to be as comforting and understanding as she could but Hermione knew that, finally, their difference in age was beginning to take a toll on their friendship.

Well, she wasn't being completely honest with herself. If she had to admit the reason why things were turning awkward between the mousy Gryffindor and herself she would say it was because of her own selfishness. She had done nothing but mope about the castle, tuning out of the many conversations that Laura had tried to start with her. She knew that the girl was beginning to get a bit annoyed with her attitude but she couldn't find it in her heart to care very much.

It just wasn't fair, this situation. Hermione had done many great things in her time, that was for sure, but she had never tried anything like this. Frankly, she didn't like losing. Severus Snape was obviously ensnared by Lily Evans and there was little she could do about it. When she thought about it she got angry with herself; after Harry's revelations that the snarky Slytherin had done so much for the sake of his mother, she really should have known. She should have known better, she should have been smarter.

She didn't feel like herself, she felt like she was part of some alternate universe where things were quite off. She didn't like that she had to again prove herself to be worthy of the wizarding world and worthy of the attention of a brilliant wizard. She had already dedicated ten years of her life (since she was eleven) to doing just that. Hermione was an adult for Merlin's sake, and she was playing kid games.

She sat in a chair in front of the fire, ignoring the other students as she contemplated her fate in this time period. Laura had left her a while ago, after it was obvious that she wasn't going to take part in conversation yet again. The girl had huffed and left through the entrance and out into the halls of the castle. Hermione did feel bad, Laura had done a lot for her, but she just didn't have the energy to chase after her.

She knew that if Ron and Harry had been here they would be quite worried about her by this point; she hadn't picked up a book all week.

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Laura Pick didn't like this situation one bit. She had finally found a kindred spirit in her own house and now Lily Evans had once again taken her away from her. She wouldn't stand for it. She knew Hermione was hiding secrets, the girl wasn't stupid, but she also knew that they worked well together. They could be great friends, given time, the kind of friend that she had been looking for all her life.

She stormed through the halls of Hogwarts, determined to find solution to the two individuals who were causing her friend so much grief. She really didn't understand Hermione's attraction to Severus Snape, she herself rather thought he was awkward and a bit rude, but she knew that love knew no bounds (not to be cliché or anything) and Hermione Granger was obviously in love with Severus Snape.

Too bad the prat was completely oblivious, not only to the brunette's feelings but to the feelings of that grotesque red head as well. Lily Evans always had a knack for charming others, Laura knew this. She also knew that she was immune to Lily's charm; a fact the witch picked up on quickly, which left Laura ostracized by the other students. Lily had never given her a chance, never given her a shot to prove herself.

She had rounded her third corner, gone down her third corridor and she was slightly out of breath. Where was he? She knew that he would be sulking around somewhere, Black had given her that much information, but unfortunately Potter was nowhere to be found. After years of watching Potter drool over Evans, Laura knew that the boy had to be furious with the current situation. She also knew, by his lack of response or action so far, that this further proved that Lily's 'relationship' with Snape was a plot, a plot she had clued both Potter and Black into.

Laura was hoping to persuade Potter however, make him think that Snape was actually a threat to his future with Lily Evans. She knew the boy had an ego and she knew it wouldn't take much to push just the right buttons before he brought down the entire operation. Then, hopefully, Severus fucking Snape would pull his head out of his arse and Hermione and him would have sneering babies and live happily ever after. And she would keep her first and only friend.

Laura blew a stray hair out of her eyes and continued her search of the castle. Potter had to be around here somewhere.

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"Lily," he breathed running his hands through her perfect red hair. She sighed against his neck and shivers spread throughout his body.

He had been waiting for this for so long. He pulled back to look into her green eyes, eyes that sparkled for him, and only him, finally. He gave her a rare smile in return and bent to kiss the tip of her nose. She scrunched up her face and he never thought she looked more beautiful.

"Sev…" Lily's voice had a little bit of a bite to it, he knew it irritated her when he did that, but he couldn't help himself.

"Sorry Lil, you're just too adorable." He wrapped his arms around her and gave her a quick hug, before pulling back and capturing her lips with his. It took her a little bit to respond, but he had gotten used to that by now. It must just be something that she did, a little quirk of hers.

He continued to kiss her passionately, ignoring the little part of himself that wondered why the kisses were so bland, why this time with her wasn't what he expected, wasn't more exciting. That thought was always quickly pushed away however, when Lily began to run her hands down his chest before dipping below the waist of his trousers.

He sucked in a breath as her dainty hands came into contact with his boxers and he knew what her destination was. She had been doing this all week, pleasing him with her hands. It seemed to be the only thing she was interesting in doing. A few times he thought he had caught a bored expression on her face, but the love he felt for the red headed witch quickly brushed away his worries.

Lily Evans was here with him, kissing him and touching him. Letting him kiss and touch her…to an extent. He felt her small hands grasp his member and the thoughts quickly fled his mind, her touch was distracting but he didn't want tonight to go like the past three days had gone.

He pulled back from her mouth and captured her hands in his, pulling them from his cock.

"Wait Lil, I want to touch you," he whispered passionately. Instead of the smile he was hoping for Lily jerked away from him and crossed her hands over her chest. He could see irritation dripping from her and confusion began to replace the haze of lust he had been under.

"Lily, is something wrong? What did I do?" Severus tried to reach out for her but she stepped away from him and her lips began to form into a sneer. Okay, so maybe she wasn't ready for his touch yet. He could accept that. He would give her as much time as she needed.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't push you that way," he said the words quietly, hoping that she would take his apology at face value.

She took a small step towards him, hesitantly, and he smiled encouragingly at her.

"Can we just get this over with?" She asked, once again reaching for the waist band of his trousers. Hurt pierced him, followed by anger. It was quickly wiped away though, when her hands began to stroke him. Her pace was fast and rough and the feeling it brought was intoxicating.

"Yessss," he hissed when she touched a particularly sensitive spot on the head of his cock. Doubts and worries about their relationship flew out of his head as he felt that familiar sensation began to build up in the pit of his stomach.

"Come on, come on, come on," She whispered and through his lust hazed brain he felt he had never heard anything sexier.

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Little did Severus Snape realize that Lily wasn't the least bit interested in neither his pleasure, his touch, nor his cock. She was merely satisfied with the way he had worshipped her this week, the silent treatment he had given to Hermione Granger, and those rare moments when he would apologize again and again for what his (no longer) friend did to her in the Great Hall.

He had asked her only once why Hermione Granger had leapt over the table after her and instead of answer him (for she had come up with no cover up for his question) Lily pulled him to her and kissed him. The kiss had little to no passion for her but she knew that Severus Snape had been dreaming about this sort of thing for a while now. She decided she would go the extra mile and throw in a handy as well and she knew that first night, when he had groaned and moaned her name and spilled himself into her hand, that Severus Snape was putty.

He was utterly in her control and that feeling of power left her almost drunk. So when Severus Snape once more came into her skillful hands, she let a satisfied little smile appear on her face and she let Severus Snape think whatever he please about it.

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Ahh fights! I've been in quite a few but probably the most memorable was over my little brother. I was in 4th grade and had the biggest crush on the 'pretty boy'. His name was Todd. My brother came up to me during recess crying one day and I learned that Todd had pushed him down on the basketball court and told him he couldn't play with the older boys (really, my brother was only one year younger, jerks). I got so mad! During Safekey (after school program) Todd was playing soccer and it was muddy out on the fields. I approached him, punched him, and then shoved him into the mud. I'll never forget the look on his face...needless to say it cured me of my little crush.

This week's question: Ever done something stupid in response to unrequited love? What was it?

Thanks all : ) Your reviews are really lovely and I enjoy reading them...until next time.