Hermione took her seat in Defense Against the Dark Arts.

"Do you think she'll be back today?" She heard Lavender ask Parvarti.

"No, I heard she was too heart broken to do anything."

"Good morning, class." Glinda said cheerfully. The whole room went silent. "Sorry, I haven't been here in a while, I wasn't…feeling well."

Some of the Slytherians in the back of the room snickered. Glinda felt a lump rising in her throat.

"T-t-today we-we'll be," Glinda stuttered, fighting back tears. Pansy Parkinson raised her hand. Uh oh. Hermione thought.

"Y-Yes, Pansy?" Glinda said.

"Why did you and Professor Snape break up?"

Everyone sat up a little straighter. They were all interested. The couple had seemed so in love. What could've happened?

"I, um, we," Glinda started to play with her fingernails. "L-lets just get back to the l-lesson. N-now, as I-I was saying-"

"He dumped you, huh?" Pansy teased. A tear rolled down Glinda's cheek. She turned towards her desk. Suddenly the doors flew open. The whole class turned

"Miss Upland," It was Professor McGonagall. "You're needed in Professor Dumbledore's office right away."

"Why?" Glinda asked, wiping her eyes.

"I don't know. He told me it was urgent. I'll take over your class."

"You wanted to see me, Professor?"

"Actually, your friends wanted to talk to you."

"What?" Elphaba and Fieyro came into the room. "What's going-" Glinda started to ask.

"Glinda, we've been meaning to tell you for days." Elphaba started. "But you were so heartbroken about Severus we didn't want to make it worse."

"Elph, just get to the point." Fieyro said.

Elphaba sighed. "Glinda, Morrible broke out of prison. She's taken over Oz. You're the only one that can stop her. We will understand if you want to stay here."

"I'll go." Glinda said.

"Really?" Elphaba and Fieyro cried together.

Glinda nodded. "Oz needs me…and besides. There's nothing for me here."

Glinda made her way to the Great Hall for dinner. As she got closer to the table she realized the only empty seat was next to Severus. She took a deep breath and took her seat.

"Miss Upland," Severus said politely.

"Professor," She said without turning her head.

"Now, before we start out feast," Dumbledore began. "I would like to make an announcement…Professor Upland will be leaving us shortly."

Severus turned to Glinda, but she kept her eyes on Dumbledore.

"She will be leaving tomorrow at noon. I hope you will be there to say goodbye. Now, let the feast begin."

After dinner Glinda headed to her room.

"Glinda!" Someone called. She turned. It was Severus.

"Yes?" She said coldly.

"Why didn't you tell me you were leaving?"

"I'm sorry Professor Snape, but you made it perfectly clear that you wanted nothing to do with me."

"Please Glinda let me-"

"No!" Now students were starting to notice. A crowd gathered around them. "You had your chance and you blew it!"

"Like you're so innocent!" Severus spat, his anger rising.

"What does that mean?"

"I tried to explain, but you wouldn't listen!"

"You know what! I'm glad I'm leaving! That way I'll never have to see you ever again!" Glinda stormed off without another word. The students were silent.

"What are you staring at?" Severus barked. "Get to bed!"

That night Glinda couldn't sleep. She hated herself. She'd had a chance to fix things with Severus and she'd missed it. A tear rolled down her cheek.

Severus couldn't sleep. He'd been so close to fixing everything. He hated when his temper got the better of him. It had just cost him the girl he loved. He felt a tear toll down his cheek. He rarely cried. The last time he had cried was when Lily died. Lily. He remembered a time when he would've given anything for Lily to love him. And Lily would always have a place in his heart, but right now he would give anything if Glinda would smile at him just one more time.