(A/N):Ok, I just realized that i used some chapters from another story when I posted this one. So, thanks to the two reviewers *gives them cookies* I'm gonna fix it!

Disclaimer: I don't own it…don't sue…you'll only end up with lawyer's fees. I hate writing these so I'll only write it once.

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Chapter One

Oh great

Severus Snape had just seen a new teacher at the sitting at the staff table. A fiery red head with bright green eyes and a warm smile. She looked happy, which meant her and Snape wouldn't get along. She was talking animatedly to the Charms teacher. This on was blonde. Snape couldn't see anymore, she had her back to him.

Two of them! They're barely teenagers!

Dumbledore had just stood up and silence settled over the Great Hall. Every head now faced the direction of the staff table. Dumbledore smiled down at them all.

"Another year of learning" he said, "let us continue with the Sorting!"

Snape tuned out most of the Sorting. He clapped when the rest of them did, and vaguely wondered if any of the teachers were paying attention. This was the same every year, boring as hell. Finally, Professor McGonagall took away the tattered Sorting Hat, and Dumbledore started the usual speech. Snape snapped back to life when he introduced the new teachers.

"Our new Ancient Runes teacher, Miss Carmen Rain" the blonde stood up and smiled nervously, she had blue eyes.

typical

"And our new Astronomy teacher, Miss Andrea Taylor." The red head stood up, and sat down quickly.

Snape joined in the polite applause, silently praying he'd never have to deal with these new teachers. Dumbledore finished his speech, and the food appeared. Snape could hear snatches of the conversation around him, but was oblivious. When the feast was over he got up to leave, and had almost succeeded until:

"Severus? Would you mind showing Miss Taylor to her room? It's on the way to yours, I believe." Dumbledore asked, "Miss Rain, yours is on the way to mine."

Dumbledore smiled at the two women. They hugged each other and said goodnight. Snape thought this was odd.

why did they hug?

"First thing tomorrow we catch up, Drea!" Carmen said, "I want to hear all about Ryan!"

"Car, I told you , there's nothing to hear!" Andrea called to Carmen's retreating back. She then turned to Snape and held out her hand, "Andrea Taylor" she said.

Snape looked at her for a moment and then reluctantly shook her hand, "Severus Snape. Follow me."

Snape led Andrea through the castle. She had an awed expression on her face. When they reached her quarters, Snape stopped.

"Thank you" Andrea said and he left without a word.

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The next morning Snape found himself seated next to Andrea at the staff table. Carmen was next to her. They chatted in quick voices as he approached.

"Hello," Andrea said as he sat down, he nodded at them and ate in silence.

The two women glanced at him quizzically, then continued their chatter. As hard as he tried, Snape could not tune out the conversation. He actually became interested when the subject turned to romance.

"So you just left?" Carmen asked.

"Yea, I should have left sooner." Andrea muttered, "Then maybe…"

"Drea, don't! Don't dwell on it!" Carmen said, "He's a jerk…I seem to remember telling you that from the start!"

"Car…"

"Ok, I'm sorry! I couldn't help it! If I ever see him again I'll curse the hell out of him…"

Andrea sighed. Snape suddenly noticed he hadn't been eating. He forced down the rest of his food and left.

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"I can't believe him!" Carmen hissed.

She and Andrea ere in her Runes classroom. Carmen relaxing in her chair and Andrea sitting stiffly on the desk. She held a letter in her hands.

"What should I do?" She asked.

"Well, do you want to see him?"

"I don't know…maybe I should…for closure." Andrea muttered.

"Whatever you do, Dre, I'm here."