She was free now, the spell had been lifted, and even after I had saved her… she didn't feel anything for me. I loved her, I knew that much, and I would work to have her in my life.

I sighed as I finally got dressed; she had left before lunch, and left me asleep upon the chair next to the bed. I did find her note upon the table though. It was sweet. She such a cute girl. I hummed to myself as I looked through the rest of the mail the owl had brought in. A letter from my brother, Vitiritti Snape. He was the more handsome of us and the younger. I despised him greatly.

I read through the letter.

Severus,

Dumbledore has asked me to come in and teach Herbology since Professor Sine has been ill the past couple of days. She apparently has contracted some kind of virus from a plant. I will be there for a few months. I look forward to seeing you, brother.

Sincerely,

Vitiritti Snape

What a way to start off the day, my brother would be showing up and that would mean that whatever girls were available now would soon be whisked away by his charm. Oh no. Jude. He'd try to take my Jude. I tore his letter in half and tossed it into the trash. I wouldn't let him do that.

I made my way to my classroom and relieved the substitute. He had just been letting my class sit around; I scrounged them up so they would listen. Beginning a lesson on ultimate fear defense. I couldn't stop thinking of my brother, I didn't want him here. He made me look horrible. It was too late to stop him from coming; he was supposed to show up today. He'd track me down of course.

Vitiritti did just that. He showed up in my classroom after school was over. He was tall with golden hair rather than dark. He had a small soul patch upon his chin and bright blue eyes. Most girls loved him because he played guitar and could sing. Which of course was an upside. But still. There was more to a guy than a singing voice. I mean, I was brilliant and handsome, wasn't that enough?

"How are you, brother?" He smiled his big smile and pulled me into a hug.

"I'm fine. Now, let me go." I spit at him.

"Alright, alright." He chuckled. "So, want to show me around?"

"Sure, why not." I walked towards the hallway; I was going to avoid Jude at all costs. We walked towards Ms. Arizona's room and I knocked, before walking in. She looked up with a small smile.

"Hello, Severus. Who's this?" She questioned.

"This is my brother, Vitiritti." I introduced him.

"It's nice to meet you, Vitiritti. I'm Jerrico Arizona." She smiled and walked around her desk to shake his hand, I noticed the engagement ring upon her finger, I'd mention it later.

"Likewise, Miss." He smiled.

"We'd better continue on, Viti'." I turned.

"Alright, Sev'." He followed me. It was too late to protect Jude from him, she was standing in the doorway when I turned around.

"Well, Severus, who is this beauty?" He walked towards her, gently taking her hand and kissing her knuckles softly.

"This is Jude Russell. Another professor." I sighed.

"Nice to meet you…" Jude nervously said.

"Vitiritti Snape." He chuckled. "I'm Severus's little brother."

"It's nice to meet you." She smiled, with a small blush.

He kissed her hand again and whispered something to her. She giggled and looked away embarrassed.

"I'll see you all later; I must go finish grading papers." Jude nodded before she left. I didn't want her to fall for him, but it seemed too late.