Well, here's the second chapter to the fanfic that I still have no clue how long it's going to be ^^; Please R/R and please don't flame if you review. Also, all characters are copyright J.K.Rowling except for Amy Winters, Corinna Mirana, and another character who I'll be bringing in durring later chapters.



It was November now, and getting colder each day. The corridors were icy and I often wondered how Severus could survive down in the dungeons that were, if possible, even more cold. Everyday I tried not to, and every day I failed. I found myself falling more and more in love with him as each day went by. One day, I found it irresistible.

"If I could have your attention," Professor Dumbledore said during lunch. "I have an announcement to make. This year, as well as the following years, we think that it would be a nice idea if everyone, third years and up, would be able to participate in holiday dances. We will be having one for Christmas, Valentines, and an end of the year dance. First and second years may be invited only by third years or older. If you have any questions at all, I've left information with your teachers and I'm sure they will be willing to answer any questions that you have. Now, I believe lunch is over, so off you go to your lessons." He sat back down and the hall began talking again while everyone got up from their seats. I stood up and left the hall, wrapping my robe around me more to at least try and keep a little warm in the corridors. The students filed into the corridors and whent into their classes. I went into my office and opened up my drawers, getting out my quill.

"Honestly, I don't know why I don't just keep some in the classroom." I said to myself as I put two in my robe pocket. I walked out of the office and closed the door behind me, making my way down the now deserted corridors.

"Erm, Amy?" I turned around, seeing Severus standing behind me.

"Yes?" I said, trying not to redden from even just talking to him.

"About the dance," He said, his voice sounding awfully nervous. "I was just wondering, well, of course, you wouldn't..."

"Wouldn't what?" I said eagerly.

"Well, I was just thinking." And then he muttered, "Would you like to go with me?"

"Sorry?" I said, not hearing clearly what he said. He couldn't be asking me! . Could he?

"Would you like to go with me." He said more loudly. I froze, never hearing such wonderful words in my life. I stood there for a moment, speechless.

"Sure- I mean, I'd love to." I said, nodding. And then, for the first time, I saw him smile at me.

"Well, I'll see you later, then." He said and he turned around, walking down the corridor and down the stairs to the dungeons. I smiled so much then, my whole life feeling like it had been turned around.

1 "What's with you?"

2

3 "What do you mean?"

"I mean," Aria said. "What's with you? You're acting a lot more happy than usual."

"Oh, nothing." I said dreamily. It was true, I was a lot more happy than usual. I no longer felt nervous when sitting next to Severus, and I now felt I knew a different side to him.