Lisa was curled up in her bed.  The curtains draped around the sheets.  Tears stained her pillows and face.  She was awake.  Wide awake staring into space.  All the effects of not seeing Harry for over a week left her this way:  weak and fragile.  She couldn't handle it.  So many emotions feel on her.  Betrayal lingered around her.  It made her sick

A light rapping came from her door.  She said nothing.  She didn't care who it was.

"Excuse me, Lisa.  I noticed you left early," A strong voice said.  His footsteps echoed off the walls.  "I thought I would bring you something to eat."  I tray was set down on the nightstand behind her.  "Lisa?"  The curtains were pulled back.  A tough hand light touched her shoulder.  "Are you ok?"

"No," she squeaked.

"If you would like to talk I'm here.  Anything you need, I can get." Severus uttered

"I don't need or want anything," Lisa voice turned cold.

Tears came down at the words she said.  She did want something.  But Snape would refuse such an offer.  He was in love with her.  He would do anything at this point to get her.  But getting Harry to her would be a no.  A cloaked arm went around her waist.

"Come here," he said and brought her up to him.  She cried into his shoulder.  "What's wrong?"

"You wouldn't understand."

"Try me."

"No you really wouldn't understand.  It would be better explained at a later date." She dug her face deeper into his blackness.

"Lisa, if you're trying to hide something from me it isn't going to work."

She looked up at him, "Could we discuss this later, please?"

"Of course." He pulled her tighter.

Lisa regretted this.  She knew Severus was only a rebound.  Never has she ever used someone.  Not even Harry. 

"Do you want to eat?" He stroked her face.

"No.  I'll try tomorrow."

He drew her back down the bed.  Taking off his cloak he slid underneath the sheets with her.  One arm was under her head and the other around her waist, playing around with the embroidery on her pajamas.  He looked at her, but she wasn't looking back.

"Is there another guy in your life?" Severus stuttered a little.

"No…" she mumbled.

"Why do you try to distant your self from me when we are walking down the halls?  Especially when there are no students around?" 

"I'm sorry.  I have this thing with public places," She looked at him.  She could tell he didn't believe her.  She had no effort to make anything believable tonight.

"You know I don't like lies.  But I think I will let this one slip." He eyed her.  She shyly smiled back.  Severus kissed her.

Lisa surprised herself by kissing him back.  She didn't know what else to do.  She had to forget about Harry in some way.  Even if it meant hurting herself at the same time.

**ok to answer some questions…. No I'm not a stoner.  But I have observed many.  Sofiechick yes I know of my mistake with Neville.  But Neville doesn't really care for bookwork and research much.  Yes I also know grass isn't addictive.  But Harry doesn't.  More will be explained later for all you readers about some people's best friends Mary J. **