A/N: I'd like to begin first by thanking aPPle-FrrEAk, who was the inspiration for the end of this chapter. Hehehe...
~April 18th~ Monday
I honestly don't care anymore
5:45pm
As the Ruby party quickly approaches, I spend most of my time in the library with my nose stuck in a book. Since Ron is always with that American blond and Harry is either preparing for the Last Battle or snogging Ginny, I knew that I would be left alone.
I'm having trouble understanding this potion; it seems these two substances would have a rather dangerous reaction with each other, but it says it is to be used as an antidote to house-elf poisoning. I must go consult with Snape.
I just hope he won't bring up Viagra again.
9:30pm
There is honestly no pleasing him. I stayed in the dungeons for almost three hours, freezing my arse off, just because he had to have the potion perfect. Of course, I saw nothing wrong with it. I think he was just pursuing his goal of making me go mad before N.E.W.Ts, if it hasn't happened all ready.
"Really," I huffed, warming my hands a safe distance from the fire under my cauldron. "It's the right colour, the right texture…I see nothing unusual about it. Professor, please tell me exactly what you're looking for."
"If I told you, then that would completely ruin the element of surprise, Miss Granger." Snape said matter-of-factly. "If you would like to prove that I am incorrect, I suggest you retrieve a chalice from my desk and have a refresher."
He was testing me. I would not lose confidence. I did as he suggested and ladled some of the shimmering silver liquid into the cup, glancing at him as I lifted it to my lips. I felt the steam…or smoke, pushing against my skin and stinging my eyes.
"Oh, for Merlin's sake, Miss Granger!" He reached over and batted the chalice out of my hand with amazing speed and agility. The cup clattered to the ground, the liquid splattering across the floor, where it started to fizz and pop angrily. "It's supposed to be more of Draco's hair colour," he said quickly. "Not silvery black."
Within five seconds, the formerly grimy stone steps shone like silver.
"I would never forgive myself if that had become of your insides," he said, eyeing the discarded chalice maliciously.
Part of me wanted to smart mouth and say "What, cleaned out all the chocolate and loathing of Ron out of my system?", but I was too shaken to say anything at all.
"Just…go." He fluttered his hand at me and I began to leave. "And don't come back until you get it right."
Argh, then I do have to come back sometime, otherwise no passing the N.E.W.Ts for me…
Wait…did he just diss Draco?
Hahahaha!
~April 25th~ Monday
Chocolate Units: 5 (beautiful), Pizza Units: 3 (too close to bedtime), Malfoy Seductions: 0 (perfection), Days Until Date with Two-Year-Old to Ruby Party: 6 (too soon)
Had horrifying dream in which I was back in dungeon, working on the same potion, which was still the same flesh-eating silver colour.
"If I told you…" Professor Snape began as he had a week ago, then paused. Everything seemed to go silent. The fire stopped snapping, the cauldron's boiling was muted, and I couldn't hear my own heartbeat.
I felt his hand on my shoulder, his long, nimble, surprisingly strong fingers caressing my robe, and turned around to look into the deep pools of his black eyes. His brows were arched in that attractive way, and he suddenly smiled.
This sent a jolt through me, the image being completely foreign.
He leaned closer, and then giggled. When he spoke, he sounded absolutely ridiculous.
"I think yur pwetty."
I woke up screaming, grasping at the sheets.
What in Merlin's Beard is wrong with me?
My thanks to: Black Tear (sorry I missed you last time, you reviewed right after I updated), Loah (not able to laugh? That's awful! You have my best wishes), Romm (yes, fresh blood is good :D), DarkChildNinaAnimeAngel (hehehe...you have no idea...), aPPle-FrrEAk (see top), Andieemail (I'm leavin' it!), and someone who's review hasn't shown up, because fanfiction is being slow today because of the hardware upgrade.
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