A/N: First of all, I'm sorry I have taken all this time to post this part, but I had a very bad case of writer's block for this story. I have been battling the block since early December, always gettig good ideas for the story, but as soon as I sat down to write something, my mind went blank. After much frustration, I decided to take it on again (I think it was part of the pressure I put myself that I wanted to finish it before the holidays) and well, it's finally here. The second installment of Bill and Ted's Holiday Adventure. If you have not read it yet, it would be a good idea to read Bill and Ted's Adventure to know what is going on. Thanks to all of you who reviewed the first part: Chris Lillith (better late than never?), Aurora the Enchantress (thanks, and I hope you will keep reviewing, even if is late ::blushes in shame::), Hermione Potter (changed the style, hope is more readable), Amethyst (read this part ::grins evilly::), and Sailor Sadness (Did you rent Labyrinth yet? Let me know...) . Your reviews are part of what makes me want to battle the Grim Writer's Blocker and start writing all over again (even if this story is overdue). ::flinches at the thought:: Oh, and also please excuse any grammar and/or spelling errors, as English is not my first language. Any mistakes that you find and notify me with your reviews, or e-mail to me directly, will be fixed. Sphinx, if you read this, please help me with my grammar, e-mail me!!! (::begs with knees on floor::)
DISCLAIMER: JK Rowling owns everything you recognize. If is not in the book, then it's mine.
And now, the story.
Bill and Ted''s Holiday
Adventure
Part Two
In Hogsmeade, certain Griffindors were finishing their last minute Christmas shopping. Ron and Hermione were looking at the windows hand in hand, Hermione trying to decide what to get for Mrs. Weasley.
"Come on Ron. Is your mom, you have to know what I can get her.", said a frustrated Hermione.
Ron shrugged and responded "You know I'm not good at this. I think you better wait for Ginny."
Since they had to buy gifts for each other, they decided to split into two groups: Harry and Ginny will buy gifts for Ron and Hermione while Ron and Hermione did the same for them. Then, they would meet at The Three Broomsticks, and continue shopping, this time, Ginny will be with Hermione and Ron with Harry. Fred and George were with the other sixth years, so they did not have any problems buying gifts for the rest of the group.
Ron asked his girlfriend "So, who's left on your list?"
Hermione looked at her list and said "So far, you and your mother."
Ron looked puzzled and said "What did you get for my father?"
Smiling, she said, "I had my parents get me some muggle appliances that I'm sure he will appreciate."
Ron just smiled and shook his head, she knew his family so well. He looked at the town's clock and said to Hermione "Come on, is almost time."
They met at the Three Broomsticks with Harry and Ginny, who looked a little secretive, talking by themselves in a table, not even noticing their arrival. Hermione smiled knowingly at Ginny, while Ron had a slight frown on his face. Ginny just smiled and blushed a little, Hermione not ignoring the fact that Harry was blushing as well.
Hermione decided to break the ice, and sitting in the booth next to Ginny, she said "So, how you guys did with your shopping?"
Harry answered, "We are almost done with our lists, the only ones pending are each other. How about you?"
Ron putting his hands smugly behind his back, answered "I'm done."
Hermione frowned and said "What about my gift?"
He just smiled and said "I bought yours a long time ago. I'm not taking any chances for you to find out what it is."
Hermione opened her mouth indignantly, while the rest of them laughed at her reaction. Ginny finally asked "Who's left on your list, Hermione?"
Hermione looked at Ginny and said "Just Ron and your mom. He said that you could help me better than he could."
Ginny smiled and said "He's right, you know. It will be fun, you have any ideas in mind?"
While the girls were talking about gift ideas, the boys started talking about their favorite subject, quidditch.
After lunch, they split again in two groups and continued their Christmas shopping. They met once again in time to catch the carriages that would take them back to Hogwarts. Talking excitedly, they went into their rooms to hide the gifts that they bought, and later on, they met in the common room to go together to dinner.
Once they sat on the Griffindor table, Hermione looked at the staff table, and noticed two empty places, making her frown.
Looking at her friends she said, "Did you noticed that there are two empty places in the staff table? Did you notice who is missing?"
Harry looked at the table, just shrugged and said "Just professor Snape and…", his eyes widening as big as saucers, "Where's Professor Anwyl?"
Meanwhile, in the other side of the castle, a soft knocking could be heard coming from the staff room's area.
Tedira was smoothing imaginary wrinkles on her dress, when she heard the door open, revealing a very different Professor Snape than the one that everybody loved to hate. He was very elegantly dressed, Hair smoothed back, not greasy at all (He actually washed his hair!), and a very pleasant smile on his lips, not his usual demeaning sneer. In other words, he actually looked human.
As soon as she saw all the trouble he went for her, she smiled and said "Severus! My, you look very handsome tonight."
Taking her hand in his, he kissed the back, never letting his gaze unlock hers, "And you my dear, look simply stunning."
She took the arm that he offered, and continued inside his quarters. She saw a small table in a corner, with a rather romantic setting for two. Sitting down in the chair offered to her, she took the wineglass in her hands, and took a small sip.
"Have you decided what are you going to do?", asked a concerned Snape.
Tedira shook her head, "I just finished grading my students, I haven't had the time to really stop and think what I will do. Now that professor Flitwick will be back next semester, there is no excuse to keep me in the Hogwarts staff. I guess I will have to talk to Professor Dumbledore sooner or later."
Taking her right hand between both of his, he caressed the back of it with his thumb, while saying "We'll find a way for you to stay in Hogwarts. I will help you any way I can. Besides, we don't want the boss to be unhappy, do we?"
She smiled sadly and stifling a small chuckle, she said "No, I don't think we want that at all. You never told me what happened when you gave the report and the crystal instead of me. She must have been furious, when an unauthorized agent was giving the report on the case."
Now it was his turn to give a chuckle, and said "You know how she is, like a very overprotective mother. I still don't know how they made her Head of the Department of Mysteries."
They just finished their salads, and the plates were taken by one of the house elves. The house elf came back minutes later with the main course.
He left without being noticed, both professors still engaged in conversation "So she told you what? Please tell me she didn't. I thought she knew that you work for Professor Dumbledore now. You work as an Unspeakable only on occasion. She cannot call you back, it will endanger the Order."
With tight lips, he responded "But you know she has the power to do it."
She looked at him, putting a hand on his arm, "Severus, you are one of the best agents to come out of the Department in years, and you have been assigned to Dumbledore for a long time. She cannot decide to compromise a mission that has taken years in the making."
Running his fingers through his hair, he said, "I know that too, but I'm more worried right now about your current assignment. We need to think of something, and fast. I will talk to Professor Dumbledore during the winter break to see what alternatives we have, and I will let you know when I get to your house."
Tedira smiled and looking at him she said, "Thanks, Severus, you are a very good friend."
Noticing the look he gave her while she said that, she tore her gaze from his, and looked at the table, finishing her dessert in silence.
Noticing the change in atmosphere, Snape said "Would you like to take a walk?"
She looked at him and smiling said "Sure, why not?"
They were walking down the corridors of the castle, making jokes and telling funny stories of things that happened in their classrooms in the past semester, when they heard a crash in one of the empty classrooms. They went inside to investigate, when they saw Peeves smiling at them mischievously.
Snape was furious "Peeves! What is the meaning of this?"
Still smiling, the poltergeist just pointed to the top of their heads, while saying "Merry Christmas, Professor Snape!", and laughing hysterically, he disappeared though the walls.
When Tedira and Snape looked up to see what Peeves had done now, they were surprised to find themselves standing under a mistletoe.
Now blushing, Tedira said to her friend, "Do you think he did that on purpose?"
Snape, an amused smirk forming in a corner of his mouth, answered "I wouldn't be surprised at all."
Looking at him, she said, "Well, what do we do now?"
Very seriously, he answered "We will have to uphold the tradition.", his seriousness being betrayed by the amusement in his eyes.
Holding her by the waist with one arm, he asked, "Are you ready?"
Not able to turn her eyes away from his, she nodded. Lifting her chin up with his other hand, he lowered his lips towards hers, giving her a very tender kiss.
Tedira prepared herself for the kiss, expecting just a friendly peck on the lips. Well, was she surprised. More surprising was when the kiss deepened, and she found herself responding to the kiss, with her eyes closed and her arms around his neck. She had never been kissed like that before, making her head spin and her knees turn to jelly, glad that she had him for support.
When they pulled apart, she could not say anything, her mind still in turmoil, when she finally managed to say to Snape "Good night, Severus.", and turning, she left the classroom towards her bedroom, still dazed.
Snape, not believing what he had just done, was only able to watch her say goodbye to him, and leave the classroom. Once she left, still looking at the door where she left, he whispered "Good night, Tedira."
A/N: Well, what do you think? I just wanted you to know that I have not abandoned you, peeps. I'm working very hard on finishing this story, even I'm battling the idea of a My Best.... Ever series that took place over the holidays. Come on, let me know!!!! Ideas, suggestions and plot bunnies are more than welcome. I will probably need your help in a later part. But for now, review, pleeease......
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