A Match Made on Hogwarts, or not!
It was midnight and Severus Snape sat in his chambers reading through a pile of parchment from his year 4 students.
"Harry Potter - Gryffindor
The use of worm wood in a potion meant for healing can be deadly as well as useful when someone is injured, depending on the amount added..."
"Mr Potter" he said to his self as he read through the rest of Harry's essay, "I would have expected more from you, but then again, like your father you tend to slack when it comes to home work. Another D will be in order I think" he said as he took his quill and wrote a large "D" on the bottom of the parchment.
As he worked his way through the pile of parchment grading each one as he read the time ticked on.
Finally it was 1:30am. "Sat up marking papers to the early hours of the morning again Severus" he said to him self as he placed the final piece of parchment, graded with another "D" on to the top of the pile.
He walked into the bathroom and prepared for bed. He walked slowly out of the bathroom, hanging his robes in the closet before climbing into his bed, looking at the ceiling.
He tossed and turned all night, unable to get to sleep for some reason. All he could feel thankful for was that it was a Saturday tomorrow, and the school had a hogsmead trip planned.
Finally morning broke with the sound of people moving and talking in the common room below his chambers. Severus rolled over checking the time, it was 7:30am. The trip would leave at 8:15am and he still had to check his whole house was present, and give them the run down about certain things, which were brought up in a teachers meeting the weekend before.
He climbed out of bed and into the bathroom, where her proceeded to have a shower, and shave, before dressing in his usual black attire. He left his room, placing his wand inside his robes and walked down the steps into a full common room.
"Quiet, quiet" he said as he stood on the bottom step. "As you are all aware Hogsmead is today, and I have been told to inform you of a few rules before your departure" he said as he scanned the room to make sure no one was missing, and they weren't from what he could tell. The room was full of excited slytherins talking about what there plans were, "I am sure you are all eager to leave, so I will run through these rules given to me by the headmaster. So the longer you continue to chat the later you will be, meaning less time in Hogsmead" he said as he pulled a piece of parchment from his robes.
"rule one, no student will leave hogsmead without informing a teacher, rule 2 there will be no fighting with other houses, residents or any one at any time, on the way to, during and returning from Hogsmead, it will not be tolerated" he said looking over at a few certain pupils known for tormenting and fighting.
"Sir, we know all the rules" said a blonde headed boy, who sat on one of the sofa's next to the fire. "I am aware of that Mr Malay, but being as I knew some one would have a problem with the rule list, I have given each of you a copy" he said folding the parchment and putting it back in his robes.
As he lead his house out into the corridor and walking up the stairs to the Great hall where they had breakfast.
"all Students will make a single line behind their prefects before making their way to Mr Filch who will check you off against your permission slips to attend hogsmead. Enjoy your day" said professor Dumbledore as he sat back down in his seat, and he and the other teachers watch as the great hall became empty with the last of the students emptying out into the entrance hall, calling to their friends.
"another hogsmead, another free and quiet day for us" said Dumbledore as drank the rest of his coffee, "now if you will excuse me I have a meeting with the new Defence against the dark arts teacher" he said standing up and leaving the hall via the side door.
"New defence teacher they're a bit late coming aren't they?" said professor Sprout, "but I dare say they will be a welcome addition to the staff" she continued as she to left the great hall.
Snape left the hall with the last of the teachers through the main doors. Walking slowly into the entrance hall he noticed that the main doors were open letting in the rain, "bloody brats" he said as he walked over and began to close the door.
"wait hold the door" some one shouted, Snape looked out into the court yard and saw a figure wearing a hooded cloak walking quickly towards the doors with a single bag over their shoulder. Snape stood at the door wishing the person would hurry up so he could have some privacy back in his class room.
The hooded figure ran through the door dripping wet and assisted Snape with the door.
"and can I ask who are you?" said Snape as he wiped drops of water from his sleeve.
The hooded figure pulled her hood down and looked at Snape.
She had long, wet, brown hair to her shoulders, and deep green eyes a perfect nose, and a pair of full lips. She was wearing a long black hooded velvet cloak, over a pair of muggle bootcut jeans, and a white t-shirt. "Oh excuse me" she started as she removed her gloves, "I'm Elizabeth Johnson, I'm hear to see Professor Dumbledore" she replied holding out her hand. Snap crossed his arms over his chest and looked the woman up and down. "This way" he said walking off quickly up the stairs.
"Ooook, the silent type" thought ELizabeth. She followed him up stairs and along corridors until they came to a stature of a bird, "berty bots" said Snape as the bird came to life, and producing a set of stairs, "up those stairs, I'm sure he's expecting you?" said Snape as he stood aside wondering why a young woman would be wanting to see Dumbledore. "Yeah I'm sure he is" replied ELizabeth as she climbed the stairs slowly not looking back.
Snape made his way back to the dungeons and began to plan some of next weeks lessons.
"Enter" called a voice from behind a large wooden door.
ELizabeth pulled out her wand and pointed it on her self, and said "Presento normalio" and her cloak, hair and body became dry, looking as though she hadn't been in the rain after all.
She opened the door and walked over to a desk where an elderly man was sitting, he looked up over his half moon glasses and stood, "Miss Johnson, its nice to see you again" he said smiling as she came across and shook his hand, "its nice to see you again Professor" she replied taking a seat which Dumbledore had offered. "please, please, its Albus" replied Dumbledore seating his self and looking at the young woman, "ok, Albus than its Beth" she replied smiling back.
They talked for a half hour, about her new responsibilities and about her possessions which had arrived the week before. They stood up and walked out the wooden door and down the steps.
"I trust your journey was an enjoyable one" said Dumbledore as they walked down the corridor, "it was interesting" she replied looking again at things she had passed on the way to his office.
They finally reached a set of stone steps and began to slowly walk down. "Things have stayed the same since you were last in attendance Beth" said Dumbledore "yeah more or less, a few extra paintings than before but pretty much the same" she replied.
"Your chambers will be in Slytherin house, as we don't have any other vacant rooms, I trust this is alright with you?" said Dumbledore as they finally reached the bottom and waked along another corridor. "of course, I don't expect for special arrangements to be made especially not this far into the 1st term why wouldn't it be alright if you don't mind me asking?" she replied "being as you, yourself were a well valued member of Gryffindor while you attended being put in Slytherin might have offended you" he relied as they reached a wall with a tapestry of a famous school quidditch player on, "its fine, it doesn't matter what house I was in, or which house I am living in my job is more important than either" she replied.
"Slaizar" said Dumbledore as the tapestry moved to the side and a door appeared.
They walked through the door and looked into the common room which was decorated with green banners with snakes on. Leather seats and a warm fire place. They walked down the stairs and into the common room.
"Headmaster, this is a surprise" started Snape, who had come back from his class room to continue work in the quiet empty common room, he looked at Beth and looked back at the headmaster, "Ah Severus, I would like you to meet the newest member of the teaching staff, ELizabeth Johnson, she will be taking the spare room in the tower" said Dumbledore, "Beth this is Severus Snape our potions teacher, and head of Slytherin house" he finished. "nice to meet you professor Snape" said Beth acting as though there meeting in the entrance hall had never occurred "professor" replied Snape dipping his head slightly.
"please show Professor Johnson to her new room, and I shall see you both at Dinner, as I have a lunch meeting" said Dumbledore leaving the common room before either could protest.
"this way" said Snape in the same tone as he had in the entrance hall. "I don't bite you know" said Beth as she followed Snape up the stairs to the tower, "excuse me" he replied rounding a corner and walking past his own chambers and coming to a stop at the end of the corridor, "this is your room" he said opening the door. "Thank you professor" she said as she walked into the room. "So are you going to say anything else aside from 'this way' or 'professor' she said as she set her bag down on a chair.
"My chambers are down the hall. The other students dormitories are located across the common room good day" he said as he walked down the corridor disappearing down the stairs.
"Nice bloke" said Beth as she pulled her wand out, and began casting spells to move the furniture around until it suited her. She then began to unpack her things from her numerous trunks, placing pictures on her desk and bedside table, putting clothes into the dressers, and hanging up her robes in the closet.
While unpacking she knocked over one booked which became a domino type effect knocking all her books and a picture onto the floor making a loud crash. "Damn" she said as she crouched down to pick them up.
"Hello" came a voice from the door, "do you think you could make any more noise?" he finished as he stepped inside the room taking in the new layout, "only me" said Beth as she popped up from behind the table, "knocked over a book or two" she said standing up and placing them on the table. "Well do be more careful, I have work to do" replied Snape as he began to walk out of the room.
"oops" Beth said to her self as she grabbed her bag and walked out of the room closing the door behind her.
"I apologise" she said as she finally court up with Snape, "I didn't mean to disturb you" she continued walking into the common room. Snape was sat at a desk continuing with his work.
"yeah ok, so I'll go" said Beth as she adjusted her bag and walked towards the exit.
Beth walked down the corridor pulling out a piece of parchment, a map, to get to her new class room, although she knew where it was, she wanted to be sure.
When she arrived there she unlocked the door and pushed it open. "obviously this class hasn't been used all summer" she said walking into the room, and pulling her wand out and casting a spell to open the windows, letting in the cold air. She then continued to move the desks around to suit her teaching style, when she was done, she began to sort out papers and books from 2 other trunks which must have arrived with her possessions last week.
When she finished she perched on the edge of her desk and looked around the classroom. "nice set out, unusual, but ok" came a voice from he door, "do you always change furniture around when you arrive some place?" they asked. "Professor Snape, glad you like it. I don't always change things around depends how long I am going to be in a place, and seeing as I am going to be here for a while I have to be comfortable right" replied Beth as she watched Snape walk into the room and look at some of the books in the book shelf.
Beth slid back on her desk she was sitting on it properly, she crossed her legs and watched Snape as her read all the tittles of her books from the shelf. "Interesting book this one, 'Quidditch, the good and the bad bits'" said Snape looking over at Beth who was now walking over to him to look.
"Oh yeah great book" she said as she pulled it of the shelf, "have you read it?" she asked flicking through the first couple of pages. "No, cant say I have," he replied looking back at the shelf, "your welcome to borrow it if you feel like reading anything apart from students home work" she said as she smiled at him. "Thank you, I wouldn't mind if you are not reading it" he replied taking the book from her hands, brushing over her hand as he did so. "No um, I've read it some many times" she replied feeling her face growing a bit warm. "well thank you professor, I'll have it back to you as soon as possible" said Snape placing the book on top of the shelf and looking at the lower shelf, "you don't have to call me professor, its Beth" she said as she pulled another book from the shelf.
"in that case, you can call me Severus" replied Snape as he stood up, "deal" smiled Beth as she held out her hand.
Snape took her hand and shook it lightly. Staring into her deep Green eyes.
They made their way back to the common room, at the sound of students passing through the hallways. "Back from hogsmead" said Snape as he and Beth finally reached the stairs down to the dungeon.
They walked into the common room. Snape stood on the steps, and instructed Beth to stand next to him. "it seems you all had an enjoyable time in hogsmead, I hope that no points were deducted from Slytherin during your trip for pointless argument or fights" said Snape getting every ones attention. "I would like to introduce to you Professor Johnson" said Snape, "she's the new defence against the dark arts teacher and will be residing in Slytherin house. I trust you will all welcome her, and not show the house up" said Snape "now, I believe Dinner in the great hall will be served shortly, we'll see you there" said Snape as he and Beth made their way up the stairs to the tower.
"I trust you all had a great time at hogsmead to day" said Professor Dumbledore as he stood up look at the seated students in the hall. " you have proberly noticed we have a new member of staff, she arrived this morning" started Dumbledore as he looked at Beth. "This is Professor Johnson, and she will be teaching you Defence against the dark arts, and now lets eat" finished Dumbledore. He gave a wave of his hand a food appeared on all the tables.
"welcome back Miss Johnson" came the Scottish voice of professor Magonigal "thank you professor" replied Beth, "Please Beth, you're a teacher now its Minerva" replied Magonigal as she pour her self another drink.
Dinner went down well, students were talking and laughing, occasionally looking over at the teacher's table to get a look at the new professor, although Beth didn't notice, because she was have a conversation with Hagrid about when she was at school.
When dinner was finally over, and the students had filtered out. The teachers made there ways back to their offices or chambers, and Snape and Beth walked back to the Slytherin Common room.
"you still don't remember me do you?" said Beth as she walked along side of Snape, "should I" he replied as they rounded a corner and down a flight of stairs, "yeah, I was in your class about 10 years ago" she said as she tried to keep up with his pace, "you were?" relied Snape, "sure was, obviously didn't make an impression" replied Beth smiling.
They reached the common room and Snape made his way to the tower while Beth sat in front of the fire talking with students about the things they bought at hogsmead.
She decided to go to bed shortly after the last lot of students had left the common room.
She walked quietly past Snapes room noticing a light was still on in there, but carried on into her own room, where she proceeded to get changed into a pair of silk shorts and tank top. She hung up her clothes and climbed into bed, blowing out the last candle by her bedside, before falling asleep.
BANG. Beth woke we a start at the loud noise, and screams coming from the dormitories.
She jumped out of bed and grabbed he robe from the bottom of her bed, and ran out of her room, and down the stairs, when she arrived in the common room, she found Severus Snape already there talking to a group of 4 boys.
"What's going on" said Beth as she walked across the common room. Snape looked at her from head to toe, her long tanned legs caught his attention 1st, then her silk night wear, she walked across like a dream in slow motion wind blowing through her hair, and her lips pouted as she looked at him. "Uh, some of the boys thought it would be funny to set of some wizard crackers in the 3rd year girls dormitory" replied Snape getting hold of him self and turning back to the boys.
"If I find any more wizard crackers you will receive a worse punishment than a weeks detention, now of the bed immediately" said Snape as he stood and slowly walked towards the stairs.
"Sorry if it disturbed you, theres always one or two pranks taking places after a hogsmead visit" said Snape as he and Beth walked up the stairs to the tower. "Well goodnight Beth" said Snape we he walked into his room. "Yeah good night" replied Beth as she walked slowly back to her room.
Snape stood in the doorway and watched Beth walk a bit further down the corridor and into her room. Admiring her legs and ass as she walked. She look amazing in her nightwear, like something out of a dream, Snape knew this was going to be interesting.
The Sunday morning Sun came through the window into Beth's room. She emerged from the bathroom wearing a pair of blue shorts, a white tank top and a zip up jacket, with her hair tied back in a ponytail. She sat on her bed and put on a pair of her running shoes, and gave her self one last look over as she set out down the stairs into the common room.
It was still quiet no doubt the students we wither in bed, or having a head start at having some fun on the last day of the weekend.
She jogged up the stairs into the entrance hall and out the main doors, feeling the chilly air on her skin. She proceeded to jog towards the Quidditch pitch.
The Sunday morning sun came through Severus Snapes window and down on to his empty bed.
Snape emerged from his room and began down the stairs to the common room where a large group of students were leaving. "I will be watching your quidditch training this morning" he informed a tall dark hared boy, "yes sir" he replied as they all went a different way from Snape who was walking out the main entrance doors, and they were on the way to the changing rooms.
When Snape arrived on the quidditch pitch he bumped into Beth, who was running through the entrance to the field, causing them both to stagger to the side, and try to keep balance with out falling over.
"excuse me Severus" said Beth who was out of breath, she crouched over and put her hands on her knees, "my fault, I wasn't looking where I was going" she finished as she looked up at him, "no matter. No harm done" he replied standing up straight and readjusting his robes.
"fancy watching the quidditch team practice" said Severus as he walked towards the steps to the teachers box, "sure, it would be interesting to see if the Slytherin team has improved since I was at school" she smiled following him up the stairs.
"of course they have improved, the Gryffindor team 10 years ago was outstanding, even if I have to say it my self from a Slytherin point of view of course, there's no denying it, with a chaser like Lizzy Johnson it was bound to be, shame she wasn't sorted into Slytherin" he replied as they came out into the air and sat down next to each other.
"It runs in the family" said Beth as she made her self comfortable, "excuse me?" said Snape puzzled. "Quidditch, runs in the family, my dad used to play for the England team and Chudley Cannons" answered Beth, "and you still have no idea who I am" she laughed, "nothings coming to mind on sorry" replied Snape, "Lizzy Johnson" she said looking at him, "Johnson" said Snape, "you" he said looking at her, "its weird, when you change your name from Lizzy to Beth people just forget you" she laughed, "it didn't click sorry" said Snape, "a Gryffindor living in Slytherin house, who would have thought" said Snape looking down at the pitch to see the Slytherin Quidditch team arriving.
"But don't hold it against me" said Beth as she leant forward to look down in time to see all the players take to the air on their brooms, "I wont, but I am sure there wont be any favouritism in classes" said Snape looking at the her lower back which was exposed as she leant forward.
"Professor Snape" she started as she turned around, "I don't have favourites, and being a Gryffindor, won't contribute to any decisions I make during classes, regarding house points. And neither will the fact that I am now living in Slytherin" she finished, "Good I'm pleased to hear it" replied Snape looking up at his team as they ran some warm up drills.
They sat in silence for a while until Beth stood up. "Well I best have a shower, no use sitting around in sweaty clothes all day" she said as she moved towards the stairs, "very well, see you in the common room" replied Snape as he carried on watching the team. Beth as annoyed that he hadn't looked at her or tried to make more interesting conversation. "oh and tell your Keeper he's a bit low on the left" said Beth angrily as she jogged down the stairs and through into the court yard going back to the castle.
By the time she finally arrived back in the Slytherin common room the quidditch team and Snape were gathered around the coffee table by the fire, she had been delayed by Hagrid who had stopped her wanting to show her some new animal's he had been raising from birth.
She walked past the gathering and up the stairs to the tower, when she went for a shower.
When she got out she heard more load bangs, closer this time, she quickly wrapped a towel around her self and opened the bathroom door, only to be greeted by a room half full of wizard crackers. She let out a scream as she ran across the room and hid behind her bed.
Snape burst through the door to a room of wizard crackers, and a half the students from the common room all stood at the door. When the last ones finally went off Snape Spoke "Beth" he said looking around, Beth's head popped up from behind the bed and looked around, "there done" he said looking at her, she stood up, realising that she was still only wearing a towel and her hair was still dripping wet, Snape turned to the door, "Down in the common room NOW, and call every one else too" he shouted walking towards the door, and closing it in front of him.
He turned around to see Beth walking around from behind her bed, her wet legs glistening in the afternoon sun. he walked over to her, "you ok?" he asked looking around "fine, it was a bit of a shock that's all" she replied as she walked towards the bath room and pulled another towel out and began to dry her hair. "I'll make sure that there's no more crackers in here before I go down to the common room" said Snape as he began to look around, he got to her closet, and placed his hand on the door handle. "You mind?" he asked as she emerged from the bath room, hair brushed and damp, "no" she replied as she grabbed some clothes and began to dress in the bath room, opening a window to let the steam escape. "So who do you think it was" she called as she put in her skirt and zipping it up at the back, "maybe the same person as before, maybe the same group" replied Snape as he walked towards her drawers, "can you pass me that shirt over there" called Beth pointing at a white blouse hanging over her chair, Snape passed her the shirt and walked back over to the drawers. "can I" he asked "be my guest" replied Beth as she walked out of the bath room drawing her hair back and putting a clip to keep it out of the way.
When Snape opened the final drawer in the dresser a few more wizard crackers went off, blowing a hold load of confetti into his face and hair, Beth let out a giggle, before walking over to the drawer to check no more were there.
Snape turned around, dusted him self off, and walked towards the door, "uh Severus" called Beth walking behind him, "I don't think you want to go down there with confetti still on you" she said gently brushing bits of his back. "Thanks" he said turning round, "oh wait you have a bit just there" said Beth as she put her hand on his shoulder and ran the other through his hair. Beth paused slightly as Snapes dark eyes looked deep into her green ones, he hand stayed on his shoulder the other running through his hair, Severus places his hands on her hips and leant in to kiss her, she broke eye contact and moved away. "Got it" she said turning away, and walking to get her robes, "interesting Tattoo" said Snape seeing a dark tattoo on her shoulder blade, "wait till you see my others" joked Beth and she and Snape walked into a full common room.
"I find it a total out rage that some one from this house would go into my room, through my things and place wizard crackers in there" started Beth loudly, "its disgusting the way you treat a teacher, and I will not stand for it, I would have thought you would respect teachers, obviously I was wrong" she said looking at all the faces.
"I like a joke as much as the rest of you, but not when it involves invading peoples privacy, its rude, and not something I would expect from any of you" she said "so if the person is present, which I am sure that they are, please make your self known or come and see me when you are dismissed, the LONGER you leave it, the worse the punishment will be" she finished looking at Snape who seemed to be impressed by the way in which she had dealt with the situation. " And of no one has come to me before this evening, the whole house will be punished" she finished. Beth walked up the stairs and back to her room.
There was a knock on Beth's door, "come in" she said softly, the door opened and a 2nd year boy walked in, "can I help you" she asked, "Professor Snape told me to tell you that the feast in the great hall will be starting shortly" said the 2nd year, "thank you, Give this note to him please" said Beth as she scribbled a note onto a piece of parchment, "thank you" she said handing it over and watching the boy walk slowly out of the room.
The boy ran down the corridor to catch up with Snape who had started his way to the great Hall, "professor Johnson told me to give this to you sir" he said handing over the note and running on to catch up with his friends.
Severus.
Meeting some friends for dinner and drinks in hogsmead tonight, your more than welcome to join me, as I daresay my friends wont be out to late, I'll be in the 3 broomsticks around 9:30, if you fancy a drink.
Beth.
Severus turned around a walked into his classroom that he had just passed, and scribbled a note down on paper to return to Beth. He locked his class room door and gave it to a Slytherin girl who was walking back to the common room quickly, "take this to Professor Johnson, and wait for a reply" he instructed as he walked towards the great hall and waited just out side the doors.
"professor Snape said to give this to you, and to wait for a reply Miss" said the young girl, "very well, take a seat" she said pointing at the empty chair the other side of the desk.
Beth. Drinks in Hogsmead would be nice, I'll be there after the feast is finished, around 8:30 unless your going to be busy until 9:30. Severus.
Severus,
Not busy, just having a few drinks with some friends from my old job, your welcome to turn up any time Beth
The young girl ran all the way back to the feast and handed the note to Snape before running to join her classmates at the slithering table.
The feast got underway as soon as Professor Snape had seated him self at the teacher's table.
Beth draped her velvet cloak around her neck and fastened the silver button, she grabbed her bag, and broom from the closet and locked her door behind her as she made her way to the entrance hall. She could hear talking and laughing from the great hall as she stepped out into the cold night air, she pulled her hood up and straddled her broom kicking of the ground, and making her way to Hogsmead.
"Have a good evening," said Dumbledore as all the teachers left the table making their ways to various places. Snape stood up and put on his outer robe, and walked towards the entrance hall, opening the door he wrapped his robes tightly round him and waked the short distance to Hogsmead.
When he arrived the few pubs and café's still had lights on with people eating and drinking, all the shops we're closed or closing as he walked down the gravel path towards the 3 broomsticks.
He opened the door and scanned the room looking for Beth who he spotted in the corner with another young woman and what seemed to be her boyfriend.
Beth waved, Snape nodded and walked over to the table taking a seat next to Beth.
"John, Kelly, this is Severus Snape, the potions teacher at the school" she said introducing Snape "Severus this is John Miles, and Kelly Butcher" she said the Snape.
"nice to meet you" he said, "can I buy you a drink?" he asked, "sure, I'll have a Fire Whiskey" answered Beth, "not for us thanks Professor we best be getting back to little Hampton" answered John, "It was nice to meet you, and I'll send you an owl soon Beth" said Kelly as she and James left " did I say something wrong" said Snape as he watched them leave, "nah, they had to go early baby sitter sent them an owl, they were waiting till you arrived" smiled Beth.
12 fire whiskeys later, it was past midnight, and the pub was closing, Snape and Beth staggered out of the pub and leant against the wall, giggling as droplets of water from the rain landed on Snapes head, "we better get back they lock the doors at midnight" said Snape laughing and trying to bat the drops away, "than we are late Mr" laughed Beth, " its 12:30 already" she said smiling and grabbing her wand "accio broom" she said laughing, and her broom came to her hand.
"shall we" said Beth as she straddled her broom instructing Snape to get on the back, he obliged and they made their way swerving left and right back to the school, "how are we going to get in" said Snape as he looked at the doors, "we'll have to sleep out here" he laughed, "wait, what ho" said Beth pointing at a window in the far south tower, "a light and window" she continued as she steered her broom in that direction.
They came to stop out side of the window and looked inside, "hey that's my perfume" smiled Beth, "this be your Room Bath" laughed Snape as he extended his leg to stand on the window sill and climb through the window, slipping and falling to the ground with a thud, "ooh nice landing, I give you a 5" laughed Beth as she nearly slipped of her broom.
Snape stood up and took Beth's hand and placed the other hand on her broom pulling it inside and dropping it to the floor. She stumbled through the window and fell to the floor landing on top of Snape, "6, I give you a 6" he said in complete hysterics. They both scrambled to their feet.
"I bid you a good night" smiled Snape as he tried to open the door, "its locked" he said turning round, "now where did I put that key?" laughed Beth as she tried to find it, "some where" she laughed, "let me help" said Snape as he search through her pockets of her cloak.
"Hey that tickles" laughed Beth, "oh your ticklish" said Snape, no knowing her weakness. He carried on tickling her until she bumped into the bed falling onto the soft mattress, "ah ha I have you now" he said carrying on tickling her. "Stop, stop please" laughed Beth. Snape stopped and looked down at Beth, he lowered his head and planted a soft kiss on her lips, Beth pulled her head up from the mattress meeting him half way, she placed a hand on his neck bringing him in closer exploring each others mouths with there tongues, feeling each others bodies, and removing each others clothes sensually.
When morning broke, and the sun came through the window, Beth rolled over onto her back, waking when she felt a hand on her stomach, she opened her arms slowly and looked the her right, seeing a dark hared man lying next to her, "Snape" she thought, "oh no" she lifted the blanket and looked underneath, seeing her naked body, she pulled the covers back and looked on the floor, where they was a huge pile of clothes, "oh no, oh no" she thought as she slowly moved Snaped arm to the his side, she sat up slowly hoping not to wake Snape up, and placed her feet on the stone floor, she grabbed her wand from her bed side table, "accio robe" she said, and her rob came to her, she put it on and walked into the bathroom, tripping over her broom, she picked it up and put it outside the door, before closing it.
"oh my god" she said to her self noticing a hickie on her neck. She checked the time, she was still early for class, she got into the shower hurrying up and washing her hair, while trying to make minimal noise. When she was done she grabbed her clothes, and dressed behind the screen she took her robe and hung it over the side, and she looked at her self in the mirror trying not to notice the hickie, but it was no good.
"morning" came a voice from behind her, and a pair of arms we wrapped around her waist. Beth jumped and turned around to see a half-naked Snape looking down at her, she removed his hands from her hips.
"We need to talk" she said moving past him and gathering her things for class. "ok" said Snape as he sat on the bed, "about last night, I don't think it was appropriate, I'm sorry" she said looking at him, "oh, of course" he replied looking a little upset. Despite the voice inside him telling him not to kiss her he did, he got up and walked towards her and gently kissed her lips. "Tell me you didn't feel anything" he whispered as he pulled away, "I, I uh, better get to class" said Beth as she walked past him towards the door, "tell me that last night, and that kiss just now didn't mean anything to you" called Snape as he turned and looked at Beth.
She turned around and leant against the door, "I cant" she said quietly, "than why are you leaving, classes don't start for another 2 hours" said Severus as he walked slowly towards her.
"Because I cant do this, I cant be here with you" she replied looking at him. Severus stood in front of her looking down at her face, her eyes were watering and a single tear ran down her cheek, he lifted his hand up to wipe it away, "don't" she said turning her face away.
"Tell me you don't want me, want to be with me, or kiss me" he said looking at her. "I don't want to be with you" she replied, tears running down her face.
The 8 weeks from the night they had spent together went relatively quickly. Severus nor Beth had spoken to each other about it, and had tried to avoid each other at all costs.
The final day before the Christmas holiday came. Beth sat on the edge of her desk looking at the students who were finishing off their work assignment for that lesson.
"ok people, Firstly I want to say that the standard of work this term has been expectable, but I will expect more from you next term, so make sure you read your notes during the break." She started getting the classes attention. "secondly, your home work" she paused as there was a low groan from the students "groan as you will, if you want to pass this class you need to do the extra work. Homework read your notes! There WILL be a test during your first week back, so be prepared, any one who isn't, will be in trouble" she said moving round to the back of her desk.
She looked up and noticed Professor Snape stood in the doorway, Beth took a deep breath and finished her talk with the class. "Ok and last but not least, your home work from last week is here and graded, overall I think you did very well, some more so than others, perhaps Miss Granger you could assist your class mates with there work" smile Beth. "Ok have a great Christmas, those who are going home, enjoy! And no magic! Those who are staying at school, its ok I am too!" she laughed, "class dismissed" she said.
The class emptied, and Professor Snape made his way over to her while she tidied up her desk "professor Snape, what can I do for you?" asked Beth with out looking.
"the headmaster told me to give this to you, as you didn't attend breakfast" said Severus.
He handed her an envelope:
Elizabeth Johnson, Hogwarts School of Witch craft and wizardry.
"thank you" she replied taking the envelope from his hands. She sat down and opened the letter,
Beth, Cant wait to see you this Christmas, you seem to have been distant in past letters, which is why I have to see you sooner, the other reason is I have to work as of December 22nd. I will be at your class room door, on December 17th at 3:45 sharp
Daniel.
"Great" she mumbled looking up and realising that Severus was still stood in front of her, "was there something else" she asked getting up and walking around the desks picking up the books and taking them to the book shelf. "yes" he answered as he stood in front of her blocking her from moving away from the shelf, "what are you doing" she asked looking at him, "we need to talk" he said mockingly "oh" Beth relied looking at him, "what about" she said, "about 'that night'" he said, "you've been avoiding me like the plague, what's the matter" he asked moving closer and smelling the sweet smell of her perfume, "you've been avoiding me too" she replied slowly inhaling his scent, she felt his hand on her hip the other on her hand "you feel something I know you do" said Severus placing her hand on his heart "the only thing I feel right now, is claustrophobic" she replied pulling her hand away, she tried to move but he blocked her each way she decided to go, "why are you doing this" she said giving up and leaning back on to the book shelf. "Because I care for you" he replied taking her hand again, "tell me you don't care for me" he said bending down and kissing her neck, "I.. What's the date today!?" she said quickly seeing a man walk past her class, "the 17th why?" he asked kissing her neck more, "crap" she said pushing him away when she saw Dan stood in the door way.
He leant against the doorframe, his brown hair mussed up from the winds and snow out side, strands of hair hung over his hazel eyes. He was wearing a black cloak, jeans and a T-shirt.
"3:45 on the dot" he said walking in, "Dan" said Beth walking over to him, he grabbed her into a tight hug, taking in her scent. He kissed her on the lips and put her down on the floor, "hey you" he said sexily looking into her eyes, and running his hands through her hair, "hey your self" she said leaning her head against his.
There was a small cough from behind her, she turned around, "right" she said looking at the puzzled face of Severus " Dan, this is Professor Snape, potions teacher" she said bringing Dan in closer, "Severus this is Daniel Harris, my, uh, my fiancée" she said putting a tiny smile on her worried face, "fiancée, nice to meet you" said Severus shaking his hand and looking at Beth annoyingly.
Beth had taken Dan to her room, to unpack his bag, and to catch up on the sleep he had lost travelling over night from Romania. She walked out of the door closing it quietly and tip toed down the hall. "wait" said a voice behind her, he placed a hand on her shoulder and pulled her in to his room, "excuse me what do you think your doing" she said shocked when she was face to face with Severus "me, what do you think your doing bring your fiancée here with out telling me" he replied angrily, "when was I supposed to tell you during out sex session when we were drunk, maybe when we were climbing through the window of my bath room, 'of Severus by the way I'm engaged but we can still have sex'" she said looking at him. "what about us?" he asked, "us, Severus, there is no us, there was a 'night' but never an us" she said opening the door, "I care about you" he said looking at her, "I care about you to, but I love Dan" she said walking out of the room into the hall way. "but theres something about you Severus" she thought as she walked down the stairs to the common room, "something I might not be able to stay away from"
It was midnight and Severus Snape sat in his chambers reading through a pile of parchment from his year 4 students.
"Harry Potter - Gryffindor
The use of worm wood in a potion meant for healing can be deadly as well as useful when someone is injured, depending on the amount added..."
"Mr Potter" he said to his self as he read through the rest of Harry's essay, "I would have expected more from you, but then again, like your father you tend to slack when it comes to home work. Another D will be in order I think" he said as he took his quill and wrote a large "D" on the bottom of the parchment.
As he worked his way through the pile of parchment grading each one as he read the time ticked on.
Finally it was 1:30am. "Sat up marking papers to the early hours of the morning again Severus" he said to him self as he placed the final piece of parchment, graded with another "D" on to the top of the pile.
He walked into the bathroom and prepared for bed. He walked slowly out of the bathroom, hanging his robes in the closet before climbing into his bed, looking at the ceiling.
He tossed and turned all night, unable to get to sleep for some reason. All he could feel thankful for was that it was a Saturday tomorrow, and the school had a hogsmead trip planned.
Finally morning broke with the sound of people moving and talking in the common room below his chambers. Severus rolled over checking the time, it was 7:30am. The trip would leave at 8:15am and he still had to check his whole house was present, and give them the run down about certain things, which were brought up in a teachers meeting the weekend before.
He climbed out of bed and into the bathroom, where her proceeded to have a shower, and shave, before dressing in his usual black attire. He left his room, placing his wand inside his robes and walked down the steps into a full common room.
"Quiet, quiet" he said as he stood on the bottom step. "As you are all aware Hogsmead is today, and I have been told to inform you of a few rules before your departure" he said as he scanned the room to make sure no one was missing, and they weren't from what he could tell. The room was full of excited slytherins talking about what there plans were, "I am sure you are all eager to leave, so I will run through these rules given to me by the headmaster. So the longer you continue to chat the later you will be, meaning less time in Hogsmead" he said as he pulled a piece of parchment from his robes.
"rule one, no student will leave hogsmead without informing a teacher, rule 2 there will be no fighting with other houses, residents or any one at any time, on the way to, during and returning from Hogsmead, it will not be tolerated" he said looking over at a few certain pupils known for tormenting and fighting.
"Sir, we know all the rules" said a blonde headed boy, who sat on one of the sofa's next to the fire. "I am aware of that Mr Malay, but being as I knew some one would have a problem with the rule list, I have given each of you a copy" he said folding the parchment and putting it back in his robes.
As he lead his house out into the corridor and walking up the stairs to the Great hall where they had breakfast.
"all Students will make a single line behind their prefects before making their way to Mr Filch who will check you off against your permission slips to attend hogsmead. Enjoy your day" said professor Dumbledore as he sat back down in his seat, and he and the other teachers watch as the great hall became empty with the last of the students emptying out into the entrance hall, calling to their friends.
"another hogsmead, another free and quiet day for us" said Dumbledore as drank the rest of his coffee, "now if you will excuse me I have a meeting with the new Defence against the dark arts teacher" he said standing up and leaving the hall via the side door.
"New defence teacher they're a bit late coming aren't they?" said professor Sprout, "but I dare say they will be a welcome addition to the staff" she continued as she to left the great hall.
Snape left the hall with the last of the teachers through the main doors. Walking slowly into the entrance hall he noticed that the main doors were open letting in the rain, "bloody brats" he said as he walked over and began to close the door.
"wait hold the door" some one shouted, Snape looked out into the court yard and saw a figure wearing a hooded cloak walking quickly towards the doors with a single bag over their shoulder. Snape stood at the door wishing the person would hurry up so he could have some privacy back in his class room.
The hooded figure ran through the door dripping wet and assisted Snape with the door.
"and can I ask who are you?" said Snape as he wiped drops of water from his sleeve.
The hooded figure pulled her hood down and looked at Snape.
She had long, wet, brown hair to her shoulders, and deep green eyes a perfect nose, and a pair of full lips. She was wearing a long black hooded velvet cloak, over a pair of muggle bootcut jeans, and a white t-shirt. "Oh excuse me" she started as she removed her gloves, "I'm Elizabeth Johnson, I'm hear to see Professor Dumbledore" she replied holding out her hand. Snap crossed his arms over his chest and looked the woman up and down. "This way" he said walking off quickly up the stairs.
"Ooook, the silent type" thought ELizabeth. She followed him up stairs and along corridors until they came to a stature of a bird, "berty bots" said Snape as the bird came to life, and producing a set of stairs, "up those stairs, I'm sure he's expecting you?" said Snape as he stood aside wondering why a young woman would be wanting to see Dumbledore. "Yeah I'm sure he is" replied ELizabeth as she climbed the stairs slowly not looking back.
Snape made his way back to the dungeons and began to plan some of next weeks lessons.
"Enter" called a voice from behind a large wooden door.
ELizabeth pulled out her wand and pointed it on her self, and said "Presento normalio" and her cloak, hair and body became dry, looking as though she hadn't been in the rain after all.
She opened the door and walked over to a desk where an elderly man was sitting, he looked up over his half moon glasses and stood, "Miss Johnson, its nice to see you again" he said smiling as she came across and shook his hand, "its nice to see you again Professor" she replied taking a seat which Dumbledore had offered. "please, please, its Albus" replied Dumbledore seating his self and looking at the young woman, "ok, Albus than its Beth" she replied smiling back.
They talked for a half hour, about her new responsibilities and about her possessions which had arrived the week before. They stood up and walked out the wooden door and down the steps.
"I trust your journey was an enjoyable one" said Dumbledore as they walked down the corridor, "it was interesting" she replied looking again at things she had passed on the way to his office.
They finally reached a set of stone steps and began to slowly walk down. "Things have stayed the same since you were last in attendance Beth" said Dumbledore "yeah more or less, a few extra paintings than before but pretty much the same" she replied.
"Your chambers will be in Slytherin house, as we don't have any other vacant rooms, I trust this is alright with you?" said Dumbledore as they finally reached the bottom and waked along another corridor. "of course, I don't expect for special arrangements to be made especially not this far into the 1st term why wouldn't it be alright if you don't mind me asking?" she replied "being as you, yourself were a well valued member of Gryffindor while you attended being put in Slytherin might have offended you" he relied as they reached a wall with a tapestry of a famous school quidditch player on, "its fine, it doesn't matter what house I was in, or which house I am living in my job is more important than either" she replied.
"Slaizar" said Dumbledore as the tapestry moved to the side and a door appeared.
They walked through the door and looked into the common room which was decorated with green banners with snakes on. Leather seats and a warm fire place. They walked down the stairs and into the common room.
"Headmaster, this is a surprise" started Snape, who had come back from his class room to continue work in the quiet empty common room, he looked at Beth and looked back at the headmaster, "Ah Severus, I would like you to meet the newest member of the teaching staff, ELizabeth Johnson, she will be taking the spare room in the tower" said Dumbledore, "Beth this is Severus Snape our potions teacher, and head of Slytherin house" he finished. "nice to meet you professor Snape" said Beth acting as though there meeting in the entrance hall had never occurred "professor" replied Snape dipping his head slightly.
"please show Professor Johnson to her new room, and I shall see you both at Dinner, as I have a lunch meeting" said Dumbledore leaving the common room before either could protest.
"this way" said Snape in the same tone as he had in the entrance hall. "I don't bite you know" said Beth as she followed Snape up the stairs to the tower, "excuse me" he replied rounding a corner and walking past his own chambers and coming to a stop at the end of the corridor, "this is your room" he said opening the door. "Thank you professor" she said as she walked into the room. "So are you going to say anything else aside from 'this way' or 'professor' she said as she set her bag down on a chair.
"My chambers are down the hall. The other students dormitories are located across the common room good day" he said as he walked down the corridor disappearing down the stairs.
"Nice bloke" said Beth as she pulled her wand out, and began casting spells to move the furniture around until it suited her. She then began to unpack her things from her numerous trunks, placing pictures on her desk and bedside table, putting clothes into the dressers, and hanging up her robes in the closet.
While unpacking she knocked over one booked which became a domino type effect knocking all her books and a picture onto the floor making a loud crash. "Damn" she said as she crouched down to pick them up.
"Hello" came a voice from the door, "do you think you could make any more noise?" he finished as he stepped inside the room taking in the new layout, "only me" said Beth as she popped up from behind the table, "knocked over a book or two" she said standing up and placing them on the table. "Well do be more careful, I have work to do" replied Snape as he began to walk out of the room.
"oops" Beth said to her self as she grabbed her bag and walked out of the room closing the door behind her.
"I apologise" she said as she finally court up with Snape, "I didn't mean to disturb you" she continued walking into the common room. Snape was sat at a desk continuing with his work.
"yeah ok, so I'll go" said Beth as she adjusted her bag and walked towards the exit.
Beth walked down the corridor pulling out a piece of parchment, a map, to get to her new class room, although she knew where it was, she wanted to be sure.
When she arrived there she unlocked the door and pushed it open. "obviously this class hasn't been used all summer" she said walking into the room, and pulling her wand out and casting a spell to open the windows, letting in the cold air. She then continued to move the desks around to suit her teaching style, when she was done, she began to sort out papers and books from 2 other trunks which must have arrived with her possessions last week.
When she finished she perched on the edge of her desk and looked around the classroom. "nice set out, unusual, but ok" came a voice from he door, "do you always change furniture around when you arrive some place?" they asked. "Professor Snape, glad you like it. I don't always change things around depends how long I am going to be in a place, and seeing as I am going to be here for a while I have to be comfortable right" replied Beth as she watched Snape walk into the room and look at some of the books in the book shelf.
Beth slid back on her desk she was sitting on it properly, she crossed her legs and watched Snape as her read all the tittles of her books from the shelf. "Interesting book this one, 'Quidditch, the good and the bad bits'" said Snape looking over at Beth who was now walking over to him to look.
"Oh yeah great book" she said as she pulled it of the shelf, "have you read it?" she asked flicking through the first couple of pages. "No, cant say I have," he replied looking back at the shelf, "your welcome to borrow it if you feel like reading anything apart from students home work" she said as she smiled at him. "Thank you, I wouldn't mind if you are not reading it" he replied taking the book from her hands, brushing over her hand as he did so. "No um, I've read it some many times" she replied feeling her face growing a bit warm. "well thank you professor, I'll have it back to you as soon as possible" said Snape placing the book on top of the shelf and looking at the lower shelf, "you don't have to call me professor, its Beth" she said as she pulled another book from the shelf.
"in that case, you can call me Severus" replied Snape as he stood up, "deal" smiled Beth as she held out her hand.
Snape took her hand and shook it lightly. Staring into her deep Green eyes.
They made their way back to the common room, at the sound of students passing through the hallways. "Back from hogsmead" said Snape as he and Beth finally reached the stairs down to the dungeon.
They walked into the common room. Snape stood on the steps, and instructed Beth to stand next to him. "it seems you all had an enjoyable time in hogsmead, I hope that no points were deducted from Slytherin during your trip for pointless argument or fights" said Snape getting every ones attention. "I would like to introduce to you Professor Johnson" said Snape, "she's the new defence against the dark arts teacher and will be residing in Slytherin house. I trust you will all welcome her, and not show the house up" said Snape "now, I believe Dinner in the great hall will be served shortly, we'll see you there" said Snape as he and Beth made their way up the stairs to the tower.
"I trust you all had a great time at hogsmead to day" said Professor Dumbledore as he stood up look at the seated students in the hall. " you have proberly noticed we have a new member of staff, she arrived this morning" started Dumbledore as he looked at Beth. "This is Professor Johnson, and she will be teaching you Defence against the dark arts, and now lets eat" finished Dumbledore. He gave a wave of his hand a food appeared on all the tables.
"welcome back Miss Johnson" came the Scottish voice of professor Magonigal "thank you professor" replied Beth, "Please Beth, you're a teacher now its Minerva" replied Magonigal as she pour her self another drink.
Dinner went down well, students were talking and laughing, occasionally looking over at the teacher's table to get a look at the new professor, although Beth didn't notice, because she was have a conversation with Hagrid about when she was at school.
When dinner was finally over, and the students had filtered out. The teachers made there ways back to their offices or chambers, and Snape and Beth walked back to the Slytherin Common room.
"you still don't remember me do you?" said Beth as she walked along side of Snape, "should I" he replied as they rounded a corner and down a flight of stairs, "yeah, I was in your class about 10 years ago" she said as she tried to keep up with his pace, "you were?" relied Snape, "sure was, obviously didn't make an impression" replied Beth smiling.
They reached the common room and Snape made his way to the tower while Beth sat in front of the fire talking with students about the things they bought at hogsmead.
She decided to go to bed shortly after the last lot of students had left the common room.
She walked quietly past Snapes room noticing a light was still on in there, but carried on into her own room, where she proceeded to get changed into a pair of silk shorts and tank top. She hung up her clothes and climbed into bed, blowing out the last candle by her bedside, before falling asleep.
BANG. Beth woke we a start at the loud noise, and screams coming from the dormitories.
She jumped out of bed and grabbed he robe from the bottom of her bed, and ran out of her room, and down the stairs, when she arrived in the common room, she found Severus Snape already there talking to a group of 4 boys.
"What's going on" said Beth as she walked across the common room. Snape looked at her from head to toe, her long tanned legs caught his attention 1st, then her silk night wear, she walked across like a dream in slow motion wind blowing through her hair, and her lips pouted as she looked at him. "Uh, some of the boys thought it would be funny to set of some wizard crackers in the 3rd year girls dormitory" replied Snape getting hold of him self and turning back to the boys.
"If I find any more wizard crackers you will receive a worse punishment than a weeks detention, now of the bed immediately" said Snape as he stood and slowly walked towards the stairs.
"Sorry if it disturbed you, theres always one or two pranks taking places after a hogsmead visit" said Snape as he and Beth walked up the stairs to the tower. "Well goodnight Beth" said Snape we he walked into his room. "Yeah good night" replied Beth as she walked slowly back to her room.
Snape stood in the doorway and watched Beth walk a bit further down the corridor and into her room. Admiring her legs and ass as she walked. She look amazing in her nightwear, like something out of a dream, Snape knew this was going to be interesting.
The Sunday morning Sun came through the window into Beth's room. She emerged from the bathroom wearing a pair of blue shorts, a white tank top and a zip up jacket, with her hair tied back in a ponytail. She sat on her bed and put on a pair of her running shoes, and gave her self one last look over as she set out down the stairs into the common room.
It was still quiet no doubt the students we wither in bed, or having a head start at having some fun on the last day of the weekend.
She jogged up the stairs into the entrance hall and out the main doors, feeling the chilly air on her skin. She proceeded to jog towards the Quidditch pitch.
The Sunday morning sun came through Severus Snapes window and down on to his empty bed.
Snape emerged from his room and began down the stairs to the common room where a large group of students were leaving. "I will be watching your quidditch training this morning" he informed a tall dark hared boy, "yes sir" he replied as they all went a different way from Snape who was walking out the main entrance doors, and they were on the way to the changing rooms.
When Snape arrived on the quidditch pitch he bumped into Beth, who was running through the entrance to the field, causing them both to stagger to the side, and try to keep balance with out falling over.
"excuse me Severus" said Beth who was out of breath, she crouched over and put her hands on her knees, "my fault, I wasn't looking where I was going" she finished as she looked up at him, "no matter. No harm done" he replied standing up straight and readjusting his robes.
"fancy watching the quidditch team practice" said Severus as he walked towards the steps to the teachers box, "sure, it would be interesting to see if the Slytherin team has improved since I was at school" she smiled following him up the stairs.
"of course they have improved, the Gryffindor team 10 years ago was outstanding, even if I have to say it my self from a Slytherin point of view of course, there's no denying it, with a chaser like Lizzy Johnson it was bound to be, shame she wasn't sorted into Slytherin" he replied as they came out into the air and sat down next to each other.
"It runs in the family" said Beth as she made her self comfortable, "excuse me?" said Snape puzzled. "Quidditch, runs in the family, my dad used to play for the England team and Chudley Cannons" answered Beth, "and you still have no idea who I am" she laughed, "nothings coming to mind on sorry" replied Snape, "Lizzy Johnson" she said looking at him, "Johnson" said Snape, "you" he said looking at her, "its weird, when you change your name from Lizzy to Beth people just forget you" she laughed, "it didn't click sorry" said Snape, "a Gryffindor living in Slytherin house, who would have thought" said Snape looking down at the pitch to see the Slytherin Quidditch team arriving.
"But don't hold it against me" said Beth as she leant forward to look down in time to see all the players take to the air on their brooms, "I wont, but I am sure there wont be any favouritism in classes" said Snape looking at the her lower back which was exposed as she leant forward.
"Professor Snape" she started as she turned around, "I don't have favourites, and being a Gryffindor, won't contribute to any decisions I make during classes, regarding house points. And neither will the fact that I am now living in Slytherin" she finished, "Good I'm pleased to hear it" replied Snape looking up at his team as they ran some warm up drills.
They sat in silence for a while until Beth stood up. "Well I best have a shower, no use sitting around in sweaty clothes all day" she said as she moved towards the stairs, "very well, see you in the common room" replied Snape as he carried on watching the team. Beth as annoyed that he hadn't looked at her or tried to make more interesting conversation. "oh and tell your Keeper he's a bit low on the left" said Beth angrily as she jogged down the stairs and through into the court yard going back to the castle.
By the time she finally arrived back in the Slytherin common room the quidditch team and Snape were gathered around the coffee table by the fire, she had been delayed by Hagrid who had stopped her wanting to show her some new animal's he had been raising from birth.
She walked past the gathering and up the stairs to the tower, when she went for a shower.
When she got out she heard more load bangs, closer this time, she quickly wrapped a towel around her self and opened the bathroom door, only to be greeted by a room half full of wizard crackers. She let out a scream as she ran across the room and hid behind her bed.
Snape burst through the door to a room of wizard crackers, and a half the students from the common room all stood at the door. When the last ones finally went off Snape Spoke "Beth" he said looking around, Beth's head popped up from behind the bed and looked around, "there done" he said looking at her, she stood up, realising that she was still only wearing a towel and her hair was still dripping wet, Snape turned to the door, "Down in the common room NOW, and call every one else too" he shouted walking towards the door, and closing it in front of him.
He turned around to see Beth walking around from behind her bed, her wet legs glistening in the afternoon sun. he walked over to her, "you ok?" he asked looking around "fine, it was a bit of a shock that's all" she replied as she walked towards the bath room and pulled another towel out and began to dry her hair. "I'll make sure that there's no more crackers in here before I go down to the common room" said Snape as he began to look around, he got to her closet, and placed his hand on the door handle. "You mind?" he asked as she emerged from the bath room, hair brushed and damp, "no" she replied as she grabbed some clothes and began to dress in the bath room, opening a window to let the steam escape. "So who do you think it was" she called as she put in her skirt and zipping it up at the back, "maybe the same person as before, maybe the same group" replied Snape as he walked towards her drawers, "can you pass me that shirt over there" called Beth pointing at a white blouse hanging over her chair, Snape passed her the shirt and walked back over to the drawers. "can I" he asked "be my guest" replied Beth as she walked out of the bath room drawing her hair back and putting a clip to keep it out of the way.
When Snape opened the final drawer in the dresser a few more wizard crackers went off, blowing a hold load of confetti into his face and hair, Beth let out a giggle, before walking over to the drawer to check no more were there.
Snape turned around, dusted him self off, and walked towards the door, "uh Severus" called Beth walking behind him, "I don't think you want to go down there with confetti still on you" she said gently brushing bits of his back. "Thanks" he said turning round, "oh wait you have a bit just there" said Beth as she put her hand on his shoulder and ran the other through his hair. Beth paused slightly as Snapes dark eyes looked deep into her green ones, he hand stayed on his shoulder the other running through his hair, Severus places his hands on her hips and leant in to kiss her, she broke eye contact and moved away. "Got it" she said turning away, and walking to get her robes, "interesting Tattoo" said Snape seeing a dark tattoo on her shoulder blade, "wait till you see my others" joked Beth and she and Snape walked into a full common room.
"I find it a total out rage that some one from this house would go into my room, through my things and place wizard crackers in there" started Beth loudly, "its disgusting the way you treat a teacher, and I will not stand for it, I would have thought you would respect teachers, obviously I was wrong" she said looking at all the faces.
"I like a joke as much as the rest of you, but not when it involves invading peoples privacy, its rude, and not something I would expect from any of you" she said "so if the person is present, which I am sure that they are, please make your self known or come and see me when you are dismissed, the LONGER you leave it, the worse the punishment will be" she finished looking at Snape who seemed to be impressed by the way in which she had dealt with the situation. " And of no one has come to me before this evening, the whole house will be punished" she finished. Beth walked up the stairs and back to her room.
There was a knock on Beth's door, "come in" she said softly, the door opened and a 2nd year boy walked in, "can I help you" she asked, "Professor Snape told me to tell you that the feast in the great hall will be starting shortly" said the 2nd year, "thank you, Give this note to him please" said Beth as she scribbled a note onto a piece of parchment, "thank you" she said handing it over and watching the boy walk slowly out of the room.
The boy ran down the corridor to catch up with Snape who had started his way to the great Hall, "professor Johnson told me to give this to you sir" he said handing over the note and running on to catch up with his friends.
Severus.
Meeting some friends for dinner and drinks in hogsmead tonight, your more than welcome to join me, as I daresay my friends wont be out to late, I'll be in the 3 broomsticks around 9:30, if you fancy a drink.
Beth.
Severus turned around a walked into his classroom that he had just passed, and scribbled a note down on paper to return to Beth. He locked his class room door and gave it to a Slytherin girl who was walking back to the common room quickly, "take this to Professor Johnson, and wait for a reply" he instructed as he walked towards the great hall and waited just out side the doors.
"professor Snape said to give this to you, and to wait for a reply Miss" said the young girl, "very well, take a seat" she said pointing at the empty chair the other side of the desk.
Beth. Drinks in Hogsmead would be nice, I'll be there after the feast is finished, around 8:30 unless your going to be busy until 9:30. Severus.
Severus,
Not busy, just having a few drinks with some friends from my old job, your welcome to turn up any time Beth
The young girl ran all the way back to the feast and handed the note to Snape before running to join her classmates at the slithering table.
The feast got underway as soon as Professor Snape had seated him self at the teacher's table.
Beth draped her velvet cloak around her neck and fastened the silver button, she grabbed her bag, and broom from the closet and locked her door behind her as she made her way to the entrance hall. She could hear talking and laughing from the great hall as she stepped out into the cold night air, she pulled her hood up and straddled her broom kicking of the ground, and making her way to Hogsmead.
"Have a good evening," said Dumbledore as all the teachers left the table making their ways to various places. Snape stood up and put on his outer robe, and walked towards the entrance hall, opening the door he wrapped his robes tightly round him and waked the short distance to Hogsmead.
When he arrived the few pubs and café's still had lights on with people eating and drinking, all the shops we're closed or closing as he walked down the gravel path towards the 3 broomsticks.
He opened the door and scanned the room looking for Beth who he spotted in the corner with another young woman and what seemed to be her boyfriend.
Beth waved, Snape nodded and walked over to the table taking a seat next to Beth.
"John, Kelly, this is Severus Snape, the potions teacher at the school" she said introducing Snape "Severus this is John Miles, and Kelly Butcher" she said the Snape.
"nice to meet you" he said, "can I buy you a drink?" he asked, "sure, I'll have a Fire Whiskey" answered Beth, "not for us thanks Professor we best be getting back to little Hampton" answered John, "It was nice to meet you, and I'll send you an owl soon Beth" said Kelly as she and James left " did I say something wrong" said Snape as he watched them leave, "nah, they had to go early baby sitter sent them an owl, they were waiting till you arrived" smiled Beth.
12 fire whiskeys later, it was past midnight, and the pub was closing, Snape and Beth staggered out of the pub and leant against the wall, giggling as droplets of water from the rain landed on Snapes head, "we better get back they lock the doors at midnight" said Snape laughing and trying to bat the drops away, "than we are late Mr" laughed Beth, " its 12:30 already" she said smiling and grabbing her wand "accio broom" she said laughing, and her broom came to her hand.
"shall we" said Beth as she straddled her broom instructing Snape to get on the back, he obliged and they made their way swerving left and right back to the school, "how are we going to get in" said Snape as he looked at the doors, "we'll have to sleep out here" he laughed, "wait, what ho" said Beth pointing at a window in the far south tower, "a light and window" she continued as she steered her broom in that direction.
They came to stop out side of the window and looked inside, "hey that's my perfume" smiled Beth, "this be your Room Bath" laughed Snape as he extended his leg to stand on the window sill and climb through the window, slipping and falling to the ground with a thud, "ooh nice landing, I give you a 5" laughed Beth as she nearly slipped of her broom.
Snape stood up and took Beth's hand and placed the other hand on her broom pulling it inside and dropping it to the floor. She stumbled through the window and fell to the floor landing on top of Snape, "6, I give you a 6" he said in complete hysterics. They both scrambled to their feet.
"I bid you a good night" smiled Snape as he tried to open the door, "its locked" he said turning round, "now where did I put that key?" laughed Beth as she tried to find it, "some where" she laughed, "let me help" said Snape as he search through her pockets of her cloak.
"Hey that tickles" laughed Beth, "oh your ticklish" said Snape, no knowing her weakness. He carried on tickling her until she bumped into the bed falling onto the soft mattress, "ah ha I have you now" he said carrying on tickling her. "Stop, stop please" laughed Beth. Snape stopped and looked down at Beth, he lowered his head and planted a soft kiss on her lips, Beth pulled her head up from the mattress meeting him half way, she placed a hand on his neck bringing him in closer exploring each others mouths with there tongues, feeling each others bodies, and removing each others clothes sensually.
When morning broke, and the sun came through the window, Beth rolled over onto her back, waking when she felt a hand on her stomach, she opened her arms slowly and looked the her right, seeing a dark hared man lying next to her, "Snape" she thought, "oh no" she lifted the blanket and looked underneath, seeing her naked body, she pulled the covers back and looked on the floor, where they was a huge pile of clothes, "oh no, oh no" she thought as she slowly moved Snaped arm to the his side, she sat up slowly hoping not to wake Snape up, and placed her feet on the stone floor, she grabbed her wand from her bed side table, "accio robe" she said, and her rob came to her, she put it on and walked into the bathroom, tripping over her broom, she picked it up and put it outside the door, before closing it.
"oh my god" she said to her self noticing a hickie on her neck. She checked the time, she was still early for class, she got into the shower hurrying up and washing her hair, while trying to make minimal noise. When she was done she grabbed her clothes, and dressed behind the screen she took her robe and hung it over the side, and she looked at her self in the mirror trying not to notice the hickie, but it was no good.
"morning" came a voice from behind her, and a pair of arms we wrapped around her waist. Beth jumped and turned around to see a half-naked Snape looking down at her, she removed his hands from her hips.
"We need to talk" she said moving past him and gathering her things for class. "ok" said Snape as he sat on the bed, "about last night, I don't think it was appropriate, I'm sorry" she said looking at him, "oh, of course" he replied looking a little upset. Despite the voice inside him telling him not to kiss her he did, he got up and walked towards her and gently kissed her lips. "Tell me you didn't feel anything" he whispered as he pulled away, "I, I uh, better get to class" said Beth as she walked past him towards the door, "tell me that last night, and that kiss just now didn't mean anything to you" called Snape as he turned and looked at Beth.
She turned around and leant against the door, "I cant" she said quietly, "than why are you leaving, classes don't start for another 2 hours" said Severus as he walked slowly towards her.
"Because I cant do this, I cant be here with you" she replied looking at him. Severus stood in front of her looking down at her face, her eyes were watering and a single tear ran down her cheek, he lifted his hand up to wipe it away, "don't" she said turning her face away.
"Tell me you don't want me, want to be with me, or kiss me" he said looking at her. "I don't want to be with you" she replied, tears running down her face.
The 8 weeks from the night they had spent together went relatively quickly. Severus nor Beth had spoken to each other about it, and had tried to avoid each other at all costs.
The final day before the Christmas holiday came. Beth sat on the edge of her desk looking at the students who were finishing off their work assignment for that lesson.
"ok people, Firstly I want to say that the standard of work this term has been expectable, but I will expect more from you next term, so make sure you read your notes during the break." She started getting the classes attention. "secondly, your home work" she paused as there was a low groan from the students "groan as you will, if you want to pass this class you need to do the extra work. Homework read your notes! There WILL be a test during your first week back, so be prepared, any one who isn't, will be in trouble" she said moving round to the back of her desk.
She looked up and noticed Professor Snape stood in the doorway, Beth took a deep breath and finished her talk with the class. "Ok and last but not least, your home work from last week is here and graded, overall I think you did very well, some more so than others, perhaps Miss Granger you could assist your class mates with there work" smile Beth. "Ok have a great Christmas, those who are going home, enjoy! And no magic! Those who are staying at school, its ok I am too!" she laughed, "class dismissed" she said.
The class emptied, and Professor Snape made his way over to her while she tidied up her desk "professor Snape, what can I do for you?" asked Beth with out looking.
"the headmaster told me to give this to you, as you didn't attend breakfast" said Severus.
He handed her an envelope:
Elizabeth Johnson, Hogwarts School of Witch craft and wizardry.
"thank you" she replied taking the envelope from his hands. She sat down and opened the letter,
Beth, Cant wait to see you this Christmas, you seem to have been distant in past letters, which is why I have to see you sooner, the other reason is I have to work as of December 22nd. I will be at your class room door, on December 17th at 3:45 sharp
Daniel.
"Great" she mumbled looking up and realising that Severus was still stood in front of her, "was there something else" she asked getting up and walking around the desks picking up the books and taking them to the book shelf. "yes" he answered as he stood in front of her blocking her from moving away from the shelf, "what are you doing" she asked looking at him, "we need to talk" he said mockingly "oh" Beth relied looking at him, "what about" she said, "about 'that night'" he said, "you've been avoiding me like the plague, what's the matter" he asked moving closer and smelling the sweet smell of her perfume, "you've been avoiding me too" she replied slowly inhaling his scent, she felt his hand on her hip the other on her hand "you feel something I know you do" said Severus placing her hand on his heart "the only thing I feel right now, is claustrophobic" she replied pulling her hand away, she tried to move but he blocked her each way she decided to go, "why are you doing this" she said giving up and leaning back on to the book shelf. "Because I care for you" he replied taking her hand again, "tell me you don't care for me" he said bending down and kissing her neck, "I.. What's the date today!?" she said quickly seeing a man walk past her class, "the 17th why?" he asked kissing her neck more, "crap" she said pushing him away when she saw Dan stood in the door way.
He leant against the doorframe, his brown hair mussed up from the winds and snow out side, strands of hair hung over his hazel eyes. He was wearing a black cloak, jeans and a T-shirt.
"3:45 on the dot" he said walking in, "Dan" said Beth walking over to him, he grabbed her into a tight hug, taking in her scent. He kissed her on the lips and put her down on the floor, "hey you" he said sexily looking into her eyes, and running his hands through her hair, "hey your self" she said leaning her head against his.
There was a small cough from behind her, she turned around, "right" she said looking at the puzzled face of Severus " Dan, this is Professor Snape, potions teacher" she said bringing Dan in closer, "Severus this is Daniel Harris, my, uh, my fiancée" she said putting a tiny smile on her worried face, "fiancée, nice to meet you" said Severus shaking his hand and looking at Beth annoyingly.
Beth had taken Dan to her room, to unpack his bag, and to catch up on the sleep he had lost travelling over night from Romania. She walked out of the door closing it quietly and tip toed down the hall. "wait" said a voice behind her, he placed a hand on her shoulder and pulled her in to his room, "excuse me what do you think your doing" she said shocked when she was face to face with Severus "me, what do you think your doing bring your fiancée here with out telling me" he replied angrily, "when was I supposed to tell you during out sex session when we were drunk, maybe when we were climbing through the window of my bath room, 'of Severus by the way I'm engaged but we can still have sex'" she said looking at him. "what about us?" he asked, "us, Severus, there is no us, there was a 'night' but never an us" she said opening the door, "I care about you" he said looking at her, "I care about you to, but I love Dan" she said walking out of the room into the hall way. "but theres something about you Severus" she thought as she walked down the stairs to the common room, "something I might not be able to stay away from"