Song: Tear
I stand there for a moment, then pick up my books slowly.
"No, I think that you are the one that is mistaken, Severus" I tell him dangerously.
"Now wipe that shit-eating sneer off of your face and listen to me for a minute. I do not need any such bribery to get good marks. I am going to get those under my own steam, not any favours. I left the student part of me far outside last night, and came in as nothing more than a woman who loves you. You, Severus, not Professor Snape. I thought that it meant something to you as well, but it obviously didn't. I still don't regret it, and I hope that you don't either. Now if you'll excuse me, I think that we both have a class to get to. If anyone asks, then tell them I was inquiring after the exact nature of the reaction between unicorn hair and sodium"
I strode out proudly, my head held high, and somehow didn't collapse between walking out and sitting down in the classroom.
Song: Crestfallen
Ron and Harry shot me quizzical looks, but I could not talk to them. What did they know of love? Very little, I was sure.
I gave a start when he walked in, I realised he was not wearing any of that terrible greasy hair gel.
I remembered screwing my nose up at it last night, telling him I loved how his hair was naturally. I remember his answering laugh…
Song: Appels + Oranjes
I can see her with her friends, and looking for all the world as if there was nothing wrong. But then she turns and catches my eyes. Hers convey such deep hurt and unhappiness…I long to go over there and take her in my arms, but know that I can't. I am her teacher, and she is my student. The whole idea is absurd. But it still gnaws at me like some little animal, determined to chew through my sanity. I feel like screaming, somehow it would be easier.