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Chapter 9: The Note
Severus Snape sat at his desk finishing a note. He looked it over again for the fourth time. He had rewritten it twice. 'This should work,' he thought to himself. 'It is only a note after all.' He wasn't quite sure how he was going to get it to her, but he knew he needed too. He decided to wait around a corner, so she couldn't see him. Then he would walk into the Great Hall after her. He would walk by and slip it in her pocket. That was one thing Severus was good at. Slipping things to unsuspecting people. That was a thing of the past.
He folded up the not, but did not seal it. Any person could tell that it was his seal, and he only wanted her to read it. He kept it in is hand, and started the walk up to the Great Hall. He hoped in the back of his mind she would accept.
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Hermione headed down to the common room. She was glad it was Friday, but then again she was not. That would mean two whole days of Lavender not leaving her alone about a boyfriend. 'I am I supposed to help Snape today?' She had just realized they didn't talk about that last night. 'It might get me away from Lavender, but how will I tell everyone why I am gone?' She was beginning to think this would make things complicated. She suddenly jerked out of her train of thought by Lavender.
"Oh Herm, I have got it. What about that one 6th year from Ravenclaw? You know the blonde one with the really nice green eyes?"
"I don't know who your talking about Lav. You will have to point him out to me at breakfast. Where is everyone?"
"They all went to breakfast without us. They said they would save a seat."
"That's like Ron, can't wait to eat."
"So let's go. I'll so you him on the way into the Great Hall."
"Lead the way Lav."
Hermione tried to enjoy the small talk on the way to the Great Hall. She just couldn't keep her mind straight. She kept wondering about Snape, and her birthday. She had always wanted a birthday makeover. She almost considered fixing her teeth last year a birthday makeover. She was thinking about going all out this year. Maybe she could owl-order stuff.
"Ouch, Lav. That hurt. What?"
"There he is. He's looking at you right now!"
"Him?" She pointed to a guy with eyes just about as green as Harry's, but his hair was as blond as Malfoys.
"Yeah, isn't he cute."
"He is. I'm not sure if he is looking at me though. Lets go sit down."
As Hermione and Lavender were walking towards the Gryffindor table, the doors to the Great Hall flung open. Severus Snape walked into the Hall. Lavender made a noise that sounded like a faint grunt. Hermione just stared she hadn't met to. Snape was fast approaching her. He bumped into her. Hermione felt like her robes had been ripped.
"You should watch where your going Ms. Granger. Fixing the looking problem might help." With that Snape walked up to the Head Table and took his seat next to McGonagall. It was unlike Severus to be late to breakfast, or any meal for that matter.
Hermione and Lavender went to their seats. Hermione sat next Ginny, and Lavender sat next to Seamus.
"Hermione, are you ok? Snape just rammed right into you. Can you believe that bull headed jerk?"
"I'm fine. I'm sure he didn't mean too." As Hermione said that she reached down to see if her robe was torn, she felt something in her pocket. She pulled it out. It was a folded piece of paper. 'Hum, I better not open this and read it in front of everyone.'
"What is that 'Mione?" Ron said with a mouth full of food.
"It is just a list of books I want to get at the library today." Hermione was surprised that she thought of that so quickly. It would give her an easy excuse to go talk to Snape later also.
They all finished up breakfast pretty slowly. Everyone said their good-byes and headed to their classes. Ron and Harry headed to Divination. Hermione headed to Arithmancy. Once she got settled in her seat she took out the piece of paper that was in her pocket. She unfolded it. It was a note, and the handwriting was so elegant and the neatest type of script Hermione had ever seen.
Ms. Granger,
I know last night we did not discuss if you should come assist me again tonight. If you would like, I could use your help again tonight. Also I would like to discuss what you found in your research last night. I am planning to eat dinner in my chambers tonight. If you would care to join me, we could discuss our finds over dinner. Please reply by your last class of the night.
Severus Snape
Hermione could not believe what she had just read. Snape had just invited her to a privet dinner. In his chambers! She wanted to so much, but she didn't know if it would be too childish of her. She would think about it during class and send a reply at lunch.
By the time class ended she had decided to join him for dinner. She scribbled a quick reply, and at lunch she went up to the owlery. She chose a black barn owl to send the reply. She didn't know why, but she thought black was more fitting. After that she went to the Great Hall to join the others for lunch.
Authors Note: Thank you all so much for being patient with me. Sorry about the bit of a cliffhanger here. I'm really mad. I found a font that looked really cool for Severus' handwriting, but ffn won't let it show up. So I hope you can imagine his handwriting. Thank you so much to DarkFire and leauk82. I really appreciate your reviews. And thank you leauk82 for adding me to your favourites list!