Hello! Me again, I hope you like this one, It gets interesting. Severus and Luna go to the dance. This was really complicated to write, as I tried to see Just how a boy would feel going to a dance and remember, I'm a girl, so my experience on that was Ground-zero. Read! Review! Bye! I'll see you later! Come on, Read! What's Keeping You?!
The Story of Severus Snape 5-6
The minutes ticked by slowly, with James beside me, trying to aim maggots in my ear. Knowing how this could turn out, I decided not to throw any back. I didn't want this to end up in a big fight. I wanted to stay on the good side of things for once. The dance was too near for me to mess any thing up. The room had now started a light murmur. I glanced over at Luna. Sirius Black was sitting next to her, Talking with deep smile. He said something else, and she started to laugh. I grew red, and turned away.
"Snape…" Said James.
"What is it, Potter?" I replied picking maggots from out of my hair and ears.
"So you fancy Luna huh?"
"It's none of your concern."
"She pities you."
"What?" This had gone too far. "What do you mean?"
"I mean to say that she talked to me a long time ago about your parents. She said you didn't even know their names at first. That's why she's going to the ball, that's why she tags along with you." My mind was in a swirl. Was it true? No, she really does like me doesn't she?
"You're off your rocker, Potter." I replied again confidently.
The bell rang. I gathered my things graciously, and went outside. I climbed up the dark steps and found the lit halls. I made my way to the Great Hall, and sat my self down next to Evan Rosier.
" Lo' Severus" he said not looking up from the comic book he was reading. Sitting my bag to the back of the chair I began to look around the large Hall. Luna was sitting, of course, at her table, not knowing what James had said to me. Dinner went on, as usual, and I went on to bed not in a good mood at all.
The next morning was the day before the dance and I wasn't the only one who was nervous. Everyone who was in the common room when I went down was just as restless as I was. The school routine progressed on, and by the end of the day we were thankful for homework to get our minds off tomorrow. I still avoided Luna at supper, and afterwards went down to the Boys' dormitory, I pulled out from my wardrobe my dress robes. They were black with Gray hems on the ends of the sleeves, and on the collar. I laid them on my bed, and began to start on Transfiguration homework. (In a hundred words or less, write an essay naming the three main types of transfiguring objects to food, and give a thorough description of each.) I took me well over and hour, (I kept getting them mixed up) and When I finished, I got ready for bed.
Maybe James was wrong. And as I steadily grew more confident, I knew it was true. Our friendship was not filled with sympathy and sorrow. I had no reason to avoid Luna, and I felt angry that I had done so. This mistake would not get in the way of the dance. Like I said, nothing can stop me.
Dreams filled my head that night, some good, some horrible. I kept waking up in the wee hours of the night, sweat on my forehead. But the sun rose, soon enough like it always did. We would only have a half-day today, because of preparations and such. No Herbology or Muggle Studies books were needed. Breakfast went on as normal, however. I decided to try and apologize
"Severus, It's okay really." She had said blushing madly. And we began on other subjects. "Ooh, I can't wait! It's at five right? I hope my dress is all right. -" Pure innocence. She always spoke the right things at the right time and I felt my self-melt. It was a feeling new to me. As if floating on cotton clouds-
"Hello, Severus? You're drooling did you know that? The bell rang, Severus. Hello?" I snapped back to Earth, common dirty, low, dusty Earth.
"Uh… Yeah, let's go."
For some reason it now felt strange to be in Luna's presence. Perhaps I wasn't feeling well, for twice I almost ran into a pole, and Luna was getting very worried about my sanity. Finally school ended and every student made their way to their appropriate common rooms getting ready.
I dashed down the dungeon stairs, past two prefects, down to the secret door in to the common room, and breaking in to my dormitory at full speed, got on my robes. "Okay, shoes on- then socks… No! Socks THEN shoes yeah…" an hour later I was ready to go down to the common room. Spotting Evan, I quickly made my way to him and asked, "Evan, Do I look okay? I mean- there not on backwards or anything-"
"No, man, looking good but Seve, we don't go down to the dance for another three hours."
"What? Uh… Oh." I finally replied. I made my way to a chair by a fire, and waited three, lonely, agonizing hours. One hour. Two. Then soon the common room was beginning to fill with students and their dress robes. It was a very big contrast to the usual black.
"Time" I said to myself. I made my way back to the Entrance Hall with the other
Slytherins, I was now, sweating bullets. I didn't know how this was going to turn out, I hoped I didn't embarrass her… I leaned my self against the wall, folding my shaking arms. And then I saw her.
In robes of Ice Azure with bright sapphire hems, stood Luna. Her bright shining hair was in a loose bun, which allowed careless and free wisps of gold to surround the sides of her face. She looked radiant and sophisticated. I walked dumbly to her, who had some sidekicks behind. I took her hand, and said, in a very dull and stupid voice: "Shall we?"
Her friends behind her giggled and laughed, but Luna, to my glee, ignored. I lead her to a table in the Great Hall just as Dumbledore and Grude stood up.
"Welcome all, students. I would like to say a few words on our beloved (James heaved a big cough) Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor. Professor Grude has taught here for more than thirty years, and hasn't missed a minute. Teaching almost three hundred students every school day, which ranged from first year classes and to more complex levels. I honor him, and hope that his retirement makes up for all the Filibuster fireworks that he has bravely endured for the last three decades." The Hall went to applauding, and soon Dumbledore said: "To the dance!" Luna pulled me from my seat, and led me to the dance floor. I put my right hand around her waist, and her left hand on my shoulder. The other hands held on to each other tightly. It took all our effort to not run in to anyone. First Luna ended up steering, and narrowly missing her foot, I lost my balance, and nearly fell backward. But soon we got the feel of it, and we never left each other's arms until-
"Luna, may I but in?" It was James. He was dancing with Lily, and she caught my eye and I started to blush. James glared at me, but away from Luna's eye.
"Oh, You don't mind, do you Severus?" I looked back in to her blue gaze.
"Sure." I replied not taking my eyes off them. My hand left hers, and was replaced by Lily. Glancing back again, James and Luna had made it to the opposite end of the floor. Lily and I began to waltz. Lily was a kind girl, but I wished that I could have more time to myself with Luna. However, my thoughts were interrupted.
"Luna is a really nice girl. You're lucky to be her dance partner. I have her in my dormitory, and she just fancies you-" This made me blush even more. We danced for a few minutes longer, and then the song ended. Lily and I parted, and I found my way across the hall, to where Luna was. She walked towards me, and said, "Drinks?" I agreed and we went to the table of refreshments. I made two punches, and handed one to her. We found our way back to our table, and sat down. We began to talk, and in a few minutes deep in conversation. We danced some more, and I dance with some other girls. It was thirty minutes before something strange happened.
Dumbledore began to walk away from the other teachers and slowly made his way to ours. He appeared behind Luna's chair, and gripped her shoulder gently. "Luna, may I borrow you for a minute?" She looked startled, and glanced back at me. "Hang on, Severus." Dumbledore led her to a corner of the room, and began to talk in what looked like a gentle tone. She shook her head vigorously. She started to speak, although her back was to me. She seemed very short with him, as if he were accusing her of something. I knew that was not the case, as Dumbledore is not that kind of man. She started to walk back, her face very red and stern. She sat down, and I dared not ask.
She soon got in a less dangerous mood, and I began to talk. "So, um… well, How was your day?
The next morning was very hectic since everyone chose to stay up. It was Friday, so we would soon make up for the desired sleep after supper.
What is happening? What's with Luna? Is she in trouble? Who saved Flitwick's life? Why am I asking all these insane questions and possibly ruining the fic? WHY AM I STILL HERE? Ahem, anyway, Thanx to Everyone to reviewed, to Moon Bunny for helping me post this up, and to the one and only Dr. Pepper, who's wonderful caffeine has kept me awake all these nights!!! You Rock to the people who made this Miracle product, and to Harry Potter!!! Stay tuned to the next part, in which Seve and Lu go on an exciting adventure, and almost fall in to the Evil clutches of Filch!!! R/R, I love Reviews, I doesn't take long, And Seve and Lu would Like it if you did anyway!!!