A/N: I'm sorry I haven't updated in a few days! I have been busy! Actually, I haven't I was just lazy! lol, but I'll try to update some more soon!

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Ripper: Aw my beloved FIRST reviewer! Thanks for the compliments!

...: Yeah, see that's all you put so, that's what I'm calling you now! Anyway, here's the next chapter. Hope you like!

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When Hermione got back to the Gryffindor Common Room, she was greeted by all the 5th year Gryffindors' giggling and teasing.

"It sounded like you actually loved Snape!" said Parvati.

Lavender nodded. "Was it completely gross to say?"

"Well, not completely..." said Hermione.

Ron stood beside her and put his arm around her. "She wasn't scared. This girl's tough." They all laughed.

"What was it like?" asked Dean.

"It was really weird. It was like I couldn't control anything I said." Hermione responded.

"You looked like you were in a trance or something at first." said Seamus.

"Yeah, what was that about?" asked Harry.

"Oh..." said Hermione. She shifted her weight under Ron's arm uncomfortably. "Snape said something about putting a spell on the potion by accident." she smiled reassuringly.

"Is that why you called him Severus?" asked Ron. Everyone turned around then got quiet waiting for Hermione's answer. Hermione's smile faded.

Hermione looked around at everyone, then up at Ron. She nodded her head. "Yeah."

"I bet you anything he meant to put a poisoning spell on the potion and did that-uh- other spell by accident." said Seamus.

"Yeah, you better watch out Hermione." teased Dean. "Snape may be out to get you!"

The group laughed, and Hermione chuckled a little.

"Let's go to dinner! I'm starving!" said Ron. They all nodded and left the Common Room.

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Professor Snape walked down the corridor to the Great Hall. He was thinking to himself about the next lesson, when he heard a group of students chattering and giggling. He looked over to his side and saw the usual Gryffindor Group, which included little miss Hermione Granger.

'What's she so happy about?' Snape thought to himself. Hermione was laughing with everybody as Ron was apparently telling a very amusing story. Snape walked over to the group and stood in front of them. "What are you all doing here?"

"We were just going into the Great Hall, Professor Snape." said Dean.

"Oh were you? Well, maybe you could be a little quieter about it!" said Snape. He looked over at Hermione, who was looking at him and glared. Snape turned on his heel and walked into the Great Hall.

"What is wrong with him?" Lavender said after Snape was out of earshot.

"I know! Is it that he can't stand to see Gryffindors happy?" said Harry.

While all of them were complaining, Hermione wasn't saying anything. She was just looking down.

"Hermione, what's wrong?" asked Ron.

"Yeah, you're not saying anything!" Parvati said.

"I just think its stupid for us to complain about a teacher. It's not like it's going to do anything." said Hermione.

Everyone looked at her, confused.

"But, Hermione, you used to join in with us all the time." said Seamus.

"Well, I guess I just like listening to you better!" Hermione said, with a grin. She didn't want her friends to be mad at her. They all chuckled. "Now, let's go! Ron's stomach is so loud, I'm surprised the house elves haven't come down to see what the racket is!" With that, they all ran into the Great Hall, back to the way they were before Snape intruded.

When Snape sat down, he was just about to start on his meal when he saw Draco Malfoy walking up to the High Table. Considering he thought Draco was coming toward him, he waited and watched him, but instead of stopping at Snape, Draco passed him and went to Dumbledore.

"Yes Mr. Malfoy?" Dumbledore asked.

"I was wondering if I could talk to you later." said Draco. He could feel Snape's eyes on him. "It's about prefect business."

"Of course, Mr. Malfoy. How about you come by my office tomorrow night?" Dumbledore said, taking a sip of pumpkin juice.

"Well, it's actually kind of important. Can I see you tonight?" Draco pushed.

"I'm sorry, Draco, but I have an important meeting tonight. Unless you would like to talk to me about it now."

Draco looked around, then shook his head. "No, I can't. I'll just talk to you tomorrow night then." With that, he turned around and walked past the teachers, giving Snape a smiled before going to his table.

Snape didn't smile back, but instead looked at Hermione. She wasn't away of all this; just talking to all her friends. This made Snape mad for some reason. He didn't know why. Snape looked away. 'Oh well, I think I might have gotten her guard down. She didn't say anything when I scolded her little group today.'

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Hermione walked up to the door and knocked three times before entering. Snape was sitting at his desk, writing something. He didn't look up, so Hermione just looked at him.

'His hair is so perfect. How does he get it like that with all that grease in it? His skin looks so soft. Not pale, but just soft and smooth...' Hermione thought mindlessly. 'Whoa Hermione! Stop thinking those things!' Hermione shook her head and Snape looked up.

"Ah! Ms. Granger! I was beginning to wonder if you were going to come. Have a good, long dinner?" Snape added, dangerously. Hermione merely nodded and walked to the front of the room. Snape got up as well and walked toward Hermione, who stopped when he did this. He smiled. "Still scared of me, eh? Well we'll just have to fix that, now wont we?"

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A/N: Hope you liked it! Like I said, I'll try to update soon! Keep the reviews coming!