A Teenage Romance
Chapter 10
Minerva woke up the next morning smiling to herself. She and Hermione had planning to do today. She stretched out and flopped off her bed to get ready this morning. She wasn't surprised by the time she got downstairs Albus was waiting for her. She smiled and sat on his lap.
"Good morning."
"Good morning." Minerva said snuggling closer to him.
"Where did you and Hermione go yesterday?"
"What are you talking about?"
"You left with Hermione, I went to bed before you came back. Where were you?"
"Just doing girl things." Minerva smiled kissing his nose.
"Somehow I don't believe that." Albus smiled. Minerva wrapped her arms around him and kissed him.
"You guys are at it again?" Ron said coming from the stairs. "And this early?"
"It's never too early to snog." Minerva hopped off Albus and wrapped her arm around Ron's. "You know I think Hermione can help you realize that" Ron's ears turned red. Harry and Hermione came down finally after Minerva spent ten minutes embarrassing Ron about Hermione.
"What did you say to Ron?" Hermione whispered in Minerva's ear as they walked down the corridors for the Great Hall.
"Nothing." Minerva lied.
"Then why does he blush every time he looks at me?"
"Maybe because he wants to snog you." Minerva giggled as she watched Hermione turn a bright red. Hermione and Minerva moved behind the guys to talk more privately.
"You know you are way to giddy this morning."
"That's because I've planned something for Professor Snape today."
"And what is this plan?"
"Oh you'll see. I had a little help from a certain Quibble. It turns out Rupert can repeat things like a parrot."
"Oh no." Hermione covered her mouth thinking of what Severus could have possibly said to the Quibble. "Why would you do something like that!" Hermione hissed.
"Because he has messed with the wrong witch."
"What exactly does the Quibble repeat?"
"I can't tell you. It's rather cute what he says. It almost made me feel bad for my doings. Almost." Minerva smiled wickedly. "But don't worry so much. I only have Rupert do it in front of the staff."
"I have a bad feeling about this." Hermione shook her head.
Yesterday Evening….
"K-I-S-S-I-N-G!"
"Poppy stop it this instant!" Severus shouted.
"First come love, then comes marriage." Poppy said smiling. "Do you plan on having children?"
"I wish I never told you anything!"
"Oh Severus I'm glad you did! I think it's wonderful that you have a crush on Ro."
"Quiet! You don't know if any one will be listening."
"Sorry Sev." Poppy giggled.
"I'm glad I can tell you these things to you but if you keep opening that big mouth of yours then I will tell you nothing!"
"Fine Severus." She stayed silent for about two minutes. "Can I sing the rest?" Poppy asked.
"Yes you can." Severus said shaking his head.
"Then comes a baby in a baby carriage." Poppy smiled singing the last line.
"Are you happy now?:"
"Indeed I am."
"Then on with business." Severus straightened up in his seat. "I think that in, let's say a week we turn them back."
"I agree. I do love talking with you Severus but because Minerva is not here I have no one to talk to about girl things."
"What about Rolanda?"
"Oh please. All she does is talk about Quidditch and then you."
"Really?" Severus's cheeks turned a light red.
"Yes. It's you becoming soft and it starting to change her mind the way she looks at you."
"Oh?" Severus said.
"Yes." Poppy laughed.
"Severus I don't believe I have ever seen you red without throwing something at a student." Rolanda walked in.
"Good morning Rolanda." Poppy smiled.
"Why are you so excited Poppy?"
"Just can't wait for Minerva and Albus back to normal."
"Sure." Rolanda smiled taking a seat next to Severus. Poppy began humming the tune and Severus glared at her. "Poppy what are you humming? That sounds familiar." Rolanda asked
"Just a little tune I picked up."
"You know something I don't." Rolanda gave her friend a knowing look.
"I know nothing." Poppy stood up. "All except that it is time for dinner."
~ Back to Today. ~
"We'll hide in the staff wardrobe." Minerva whispered to Hermione. They sat in the library. First class they had Transfiguration which was canceled for today.
"They'll kill us if they find us."
"They can't kill us Hermione. I'm Head Deputy and I have the Headmaster wrapped around my finger."
"I can't believe you were like this when you were a kid. I thought you would be more well behaved." they sat in silence studying potions together. Hermione tried her best to keep from thinking.
"Mel?"
"Hmm?" She said, her eyes not leaving her book.
"What will happen when you turn back? I mean about us." Minerva looked up at Hermione. She put her book down.
"I'm not sure."
"Well you are my only friend that shares my interests. I don't have any other friends that are girls. Ginny is my friend but she has other friends."
"Well when I'm a teacher it is inappropriate to have the students as friends." Minerva hated this. As well as Hermione. They had become great friends.
"I suppose." Hermione looked back down at her book. Minerva sighed and picked up her own book and went back to reading.
"I can't believe Madam Hooch said you can come practice with me and Ron." Harry said. Albus, Ron, and Harry walked with their broom sticks in their hand.
"It doesn't surprise me at all. She is rather nice." Albus said.
"Well you can help me practice making goals." Harry said.
"You're seeker. Why do you need to practice making goals?"
"Because when I play with Ron's family they make me chaser and I suck."
"Oh."
"You should start low then, just to be safe." Ron said. they mounted their broomsticks and was about twenty feet up in the air. Ron had the Quaffle ball in his hands. "Try the spin kick."
"Shut up Hermione!" Minerva hissed. They stood in the wardrobe. No one had showed up but it was soon to be filled.
"We're going to get in so much trouble." Hermione whispered.
They staff filled in one by one. Severus and Rolanda sat in front of the Fireplace. Poppy sat in a chair close by. Filius and Pomona sat close together by the window. Sybil, knowing what was about to happen came in and sat by the wardrobe just in case the girls made a noise, and she would cover for them.
"I'm just worried Severus." Rolanda said. "Minerva hasn't caused any trouble for five days and I know her. This is bad."
"Maybe she's just occupying her time snogging Albus in the halls."
"She's been spending a lot of time with Hermione." Filius began. "They are both extremely intelligent."
"Which means they could be snooping around. Hermione must know something. No Minerva but Melanie pops out of nowhere. Someone that acts like Minerva. She'll find out if she hasn't already." Pomona said.
"I agree that Hermione is a bright student but she has become really good friends with Minerva. I think that if she found out she might not want her to turn back so quickly." Severus stood up. "I have to check on the antidote. I'll be back soon."
Minerva nudged Hermione after a few minutes. They saw Rupert flying into the room and sitting by Poppy. Poppy patted his head as he sat on her lap. It opened it's mouth and it sounded a voice recorder of Poppy's and Severus conversation from last night.
"You can tell me anything Severus. I am your friend after all." Poppy's voice came from Rupert. The staff looked at the Quibble.
"You must promise me you won't breathe a word of this to any one." Severus said.
"Just tell me already!"
"Well it's about Rolanda." Rolanda looked at Poppy. Poppy tried to stop Rupert but he flew on top of the wardrobe.
"Are you blushing? Does this mean? Aw! Severus that is so cute. Why though? I mean you use to hate her."
"Well I never really hated her. I just enjoy are fighting. She is lovely woman and I don't won't her to think I'm crushing over her like an idiot. I enjoy are friendship too much to tell her." Poppy sat down. It was too late to stop Rupert now.
"Why don't you tell her? I'm pretty sure she feels the same way."
"And have her laugh at my face. I think not." At that moment Severus walked in. "I love her but I highly doubt anything could happen between us." Rupert closed his mouth and flew out the window. The staff room was silent. Rolanda turned to look at Severus. She couldn't believe what she heard. Severus fled the room.
"Well Rolanda? Do you love him?" Filius asked. Rolanda stared at the door. She seemed to be in shock. Poppy stood up and ran out the door to find Severus.
"Rolanda?" Sybil asked. Rolanda looked back at Sybil her mouth wide open.
"Minerva did this." She muttered.
"Minerva?" Pomona asked.
"She knew. That little sneak!" Rolanda laughed. "When she turns back into her older self I'm going to give her the biggest hug."
"So you do like Severus?" Filius asked.
"I guess I do." Rolanda smiled and left the staff room. Pomona, Filius, and Sybil left the room after a half an hour passed.
"See." Minerva said stepping out of the wardrobe. "We're not in trouble."
"So you got Hooch and Snape together. Why did you make it sound like it would be dreadful."
"Because when I changed back to my normal age, I can rub it in their faces." Minerva smiled and both hurried back to their dormitories.
"You need more speed." Albus yelled. Harry still couldn't get the spin kick right.
"I'm trying!" Harry was beginning to get angry.
"One more go and then we'll call it quits." Ron said. Albus turned and watched the castle. Ron threw the Quaffle and Harry using all his might and his anger kicked the Quaffle. It headed right for Albus.
"ALEX!" Harry shouted but it was to late. Albus fell to the ground and held his head. Harry and Ron hurried to him. "Alex I'm so sorry." Harry helped him up. Albus looked at the two. Everything rushed into his head all at once. Minerva and him. Them being married, their children. He shook his head.
"At least you got it right." Albus said holding his head. He could remember now. The anniversary party, the gifts, and Severus giving them their drinks.
"Do you need to see Madam Pomfrey?" Ron asked as Albus stumbled.
"No. I need to talk to Min-, I mean Melanie."
Yep I'm evil. Hope you liked the 10th chapter!