Snape cleared his throat a few moments later. Hermione instantly came out of her daydream looking up at Snape's face. She blushed crimson and turned away hardly able to voice her apology.

"Ss-sorry." Snape nodded quickly gathering his cloths. Turning back around he ran into the bathroom.

Sadly Snape couldn't hide what he had wanted to. And he could have killed himself for being so absent minded. With a sigh he leaned against the door. Mumbling to himself.

"I need to fix this problem and fast" Snape mumble. He had taken care of it in the shower, but thoughts of Hermione and having her stare at him like she had only made him hard again.

With a bit of effort he could keep the noise down. But without his wand, which just happened to be in the other room, he couldn't put a silencing spell on the room. Setting his things down he found some lotion and got to work. He was soon panting and groaning low in his throat. As he came closer to the edge he got louder and moved his hand faster.

He growled Hermione's name and relaxed against the wall. Hopping she hadn't heard all the noises he was making he washed his hands and got dressed leaving the bathroom. As he walked out he realized that Hermione was no longer in the room.

"Hermione?!" This was one of the first times he'd spoken her first name aloud. He looked around, but could find no trace of her.

Quickly he left and checked with Ron and Harry who just happened to be leaving their common room. With no trace of her, he went to Dumbledore. He was hardly able to speak the password because he was so out of breath.

"le-lemon lime candy drops." The stairs appeared as the gargoyle sprang aside.

Running up the stairs he threw open the door. Dumbledore looked up in shock.

"Severus what in the name of Merlin are you doing?" Snape gasped for air.

"Hermi..I mean Miss. Granger is gone." Dumbledore looked worried.

"Please calm yourself and tell me what happened. Taking deep breaths Snape explained what had happened. "Hmm. I see. I don't think she ran away though. Well, maybe she did but only in embarrassment. You check the grounds and I will check the school. We will meet back at the front doors." Dumbledore and Snape left quickly.

Snape searched the grounds finally finding Hermione in the gardens. She was sleeping peacefully in a bed of clover. He watched in amazement. "Hermione?" He kneeled by her as he gently spoke her name. She shivered and rolled over. Taking off his robes he laid it over her and picked her up. He knew that his potion hadn't cured her. For she was still in a coma state, but with more control.

Walking back to the Front Doors he saw Dumbledore.

"She's out cold. The potion hasn't worn off. I have a feeling that someone messed with the potion. And even more so then Mr. Longbottom messing up." Dumbledore looked her over.

"I see. Well, the best we can hope for is that it will wear off if Poppy cant heal her."

In agreement Snape and Dumbledore walked into the Great Hall. The teachers were waiting as well and some students who stared at Snape in astonishment. Most thought him to be weak in strength. But he wasn't. What amazed them more were his cloths. A black tank top and black jeans were what he was wearing compared to the normal button up shirt and slacks he wore. Walking past them Snape set Hermione down on a table to let Madam Pomfrey look her over. With a sigh she looked up at them.

"I cant heal her. A cure will have to be found. Severus could you please take her to the hospital wing? I will be up shortly once I talk to the others." With a nod Snape picked Hermione up and left.

Once in the hospital wing Snape set her down on a bed near the back by a window. He sat on the edge of the bed leaving his robes to cover her along with the blanket. With a sigh he bent and gently placed a soft kiss on her lips. After he had made up his mind he got up and left to look for a cure with the other teachers.