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Rating: PG 13

Summary: Snape gave Hermione detention on New Year's Eve and get's something in return.

Dedication: No one

Story Two: Happy New Year

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I sat there alone again. I am always alone, I usually don't mind but on holidays I feel it. Damn things, there just like every other day of the year but every one has to stress how impotent it is to be with people you love on these dates. December 31, new years eve, wonderful another year to suffer though life. Another year to battle it out with the Dark Lord. Another year to deal with dunder head students, that smart mouth ever chance they get. Another year of playing at being some one I am not so I can be a spy for the Ministry. Another year to have to look over my shoulder and around every corner. There was a knock at my office door I glared at it hoping that I was hearing things. No another knock,

"Who is it and why are you here?" I sneered at the door.

"It's Hermione Granger Professor. You assigned me a detention this morning." I remember now I caught the little thief in my privet supply closet. She had no reason to be in there, I am sure her and the other two hooligans were the ones that were stealing ingredients from me. This was the first time I caught one in the act.

"Enter." I growled and went back to my paper work. She came in and closed the door behind her. I stood up and opened my supply closet.

"Since you seem so fawned of it in there I think you'll enjoy organizing the new shipment I received today. You'll work until you're done." She nodded and looked at the wall of boxes next to her. I smirked they were all little things, fragile, and many. It'd take the girl all night, maybe even into the new year. She got to work with out a sigh. I must admit she takes the consequences for her actions. Even if her and the other two usually get away with murder. I went back to my own work and no words where spoken. Hours later I checked my watch it was only five minutes to the new year, I looked over to see Miss Granger's progress. One more box to go and not one complaint. I stood and watched her put away the last box, at one minute ten seconds to the new year. She looked at her watch and did a silent count down to herself and looked at me when she mouthed one. I was looming over her but she looked up and smiled at me,

"Happy New Year Professor Snape." I was about to say 'out' but she did something I never would have guessed her to do in a million years. She stood up on her tip toes put her arms around my neck and kissed me. I was so shocked I kissed back it felt so wonderful having some one show me love instead of the normal loathing. When the kiss ended I fond I had embraced my student she smiled at me again.

"Tradition and all." I smiled back and nodded. "Professor?" I heard some one say in a distance.

"Professor?" Some one poked me gingerly. "Pro-fess-or?" I awoke with a start to Miss Granger jumping back. I looked around confused, I had falling asleep doing my work. I looked at the girl,

"Yes?" I asked trying to sound normal. She looked at me confused,

"I am done sir. You fell asleep, I figured you'd want me to wake you. Or you might have a very bad back ache." She told me quietly. I nodded,

"You're done?" She nodded and I went to check her work, it was better then I had done.

"I reorganized it sir. It was a bit messy, I hope you don't mind." I looked back at her,

"No it's fine you may go." She stretched and yawned. Looking at her watch she looked back at me, "Oh Happy New Year Professor." I waited wondering what would happen next. She watched me a moment more then went to the door. "Good morning." She said and with that left,

"That is the last time I give any one a detention this late."

Author Note: Thank you for reading my story I hope you liked it, the next story is:

"Growth Ring"*

Rating: PG

Summary: Hermione has to face Snape after having her dream. What will she do at seeing her dream man?

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