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Chapter 14: A new day has come (Part Two)

"Professor," Hermione broke the silence. "Do you still want me to call you formally in front of the students, or can I call you by your first name.. or a nickname.." Hermione trailed trying to find that side of him that is gentle.

Severus smirked at the way she spoke, and was about to bust out laughing; however, he contained his laughter and spoke a little funny tone that Hermione never heard him say; like he was laughing almost. "You may call me Severus in front of the class if you like, for I do not mind and, yet, it is a curiousity that I would love to see the expressions on their face when you call me Severus. I will call you by your first name as well, Hermione."

"Ok, Severus, do you have something to drink?" Hermione asked, while at the same time, testing his first name.

"Yes. I have butterbeer bottled, I have fuzzielift drinks, fire whiskey, coke, and water. Which would you like?" Severus offeredthe options.

"That is a nice selection, I would like to have the butterbeer please." Hermione commented and asked politely.

Severus smiled inwardly at her politeness and manners. He pulled out a bottle of butterbeer and popped the cap off for her, and he passed it to her.

"Thank you." Hermione spoke thankfully as she put the bottle up to her lips and kissed it. Hermione loved the sweet honey taste as it ran down her throat.

"To let you know, if you need a letter for anything, late for class, sick, let em know. I will write you one out and the other professors will not question it. If you feel as though you need more study time, or assistance in studying, I will be more than glad to assist. Speaking of studying, what do you plan to study after Hogwarts?" Severus asked both curiously and knowing that this is a good spark of conversation.

"Well, I am looking into an apprenticeship in.. potions." Hermione told him with a small smile.

"Who are you looking for an apprenticeship with? I hope it isn't Slughorn. Don't get me wrong because he is good, but sometimes he veers off into another world. When doing potions, you must have your wits." Severus stated.

"I know not to go with Slughorn. I have applied to another Potions Master, and I am not telling you who." Hermione teased childishly.

"I don't have to get you to say anything. I already know." Severus grinned like a bobcat. He knew who she sent the application to.

"No you don't." Hermione told him, assuming that he is lying.

"Yes I do." Severus argued back.

"No you don't"

"Yes."

"No."

"Yes."

"Fine, since you know, who is the potions master I applied for?" Hermione asked cockily knowing that he had one in a million of a chance of guessing who it was.

Severus sneered as he said, "Me."

Hermione gaped at Severus. "How did... hang on.. you are a legilmency master. YOU CHEATER! YOU READ MY MIND." Hermione said to him angrily.

Severus laughed. " You didn't mention any rules, Hermione; therefore, it is not cheating."

"Regardless," Hermione paused unable to make a comeback.

Severus grinned because he knew he won. Then he crossed his eyes and stuck his tongue out at her in a teasing fashion.

Hermione became hotheaded and got up. "I'll get you for that." Hermione said playfully as she started towards him.

Severus, realizing that he got her mad enough to do exactly what he wanted, jumped up on his feet and sprinted away from her until he was 10 feet infront of her. He then changed his pace to a fast jog to where he would eventually get tired from running. It was more of a high paced jog. He was gonna lead her to a secluded place he had set up.

Hermione, who was flushed in anger and ready for revenge, gave chase to Severus and followed him into the Dark Forest.

Severus hid behind a huge tree where there was an opening to catch his breath. He then heard Hermione's footsteps nearby and calmed his breathing forcefully, so that he would give away his position.

Hermione stood in the open out of breath looking for any sudden movement. Then about 20 yards in front of her, she saw movement in the shadows. Hermione darted towards the shadow, while Severus spotted the shadow and noticed Hermione run off. Severus then tip-toed with a small jog behind Hermione. He moved cautiously like a cat stalking a bird.

Hermione followed the shadow to a secluded and blocked off area.

"Well, well, Granger, out for a stroll in the forest?" Draco taunted.

Hermione spun around quickly and saw Draco, Crabbe, and Goyle. She realized that she left her wand in the dorm, which was stupid of her.

Draco looked to his right, then to his left and gave a curt nod which was a signal to Crabbe and Goyle to go towards Hermione as he crossed his arms and grinned.

Hermione tried to scream, but Goyle covered her mouth with his hand while Crabbe began to rip at Hermione's blouse.

Draco walked up and spoke as he groped her breast. "Hmm.. not bad for a mudblood."

Hermione screamed through Goyle's hand, but it was muffled. She prayed that Severus was around somewhere to help her if he would. She started to cry as Draco tore at her skirt.

"Mmm... you are so warm there. I wonder if you are wet as well." Draco sneered as he started to pull her knickers to the side.

Hermione tried to struggle to get away.

"You will be mine, Hermione. No one else but me, and my two friends here." Draco told Hermione showing teeth and aggression.

10 yards away, Severus saw the whole thing. He became really angry, drew out his wand, and came out from the tree. "Petrificus totalus.." Severus shouted as he pointed the spell towards Crabbe. "Stupefy" Severus shouted again as he pointed the spell towards Goyle. Severus paused as he had Draco whimpering like a baby at wand point.

"MISTER MALFOY, IF I CATCH YOU, CRABBE, OR GOYLE NEAR MY HERMIONE EVER AGAIN, IT WILL BE YOUR LAST. DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME!?" Severus threatened as he grabbed up Draco's robes.

Draco, who already pissed himself, nodded that he understood quickly, and when Severus released him finally after a staredown, he tore up the path lifting leaves behind his wake.

Hermione sat on the ground in shock of all that has happened. She felt ashamed of her clothing, for the way she was showing infront of Severus it made her feel dirty. She trembled as she kept her blouse closed with one hand and held her skirt on with the other. She was afraid to move.

Severus sighed as he put away his wand, and he took off his long black cloak that he always wore to terrorize the children.

"Here. Now you will be Severus Snape today." Severus tried to joke to get her to laugh.

Hermione giggled. "Thank you. I thought you would never come. I thought you were a coward." Hermione thanked.

"I will always come, Hermione, for I am not a coward. You are welcome. Do you want an escort to the hospital wing? Can you walk?" Severus asked showing concern naturally, which made him feel like a new person when he showed an emotion that he wasn't aware of.

"Yes, I would like an escort. I can also walk, thank you for helping me. Do you think that they will try this again." Hermione asked unsure of his answer.

"Well, that is something I do not know but I will be prepared for it if it does happen." Severus told her honestly.

With no further conversation, Severus escorted Hermione to the hospital wing and instructed Madam Pomfrey that no visitors are allowed for Hermione except Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and himself.

Severus then left the hospital wing without his cloak, and went on the hunt for Draco to set a few things straight with his pureblood ignorance. Draco was in for the worst detention ever with Severus for the stunt he attempted today.