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just having fun with them!
Sorry for the delay, real life stuff mixed with a bit of writers block
isn't a good combo. Enjoy :)
Chapter 3
Hermione woke up the following morning feeling slightly groggy. The events of the previous evening came back to her and she flushed with annoyance and embarrassment. After showering she made her way down to the Gryffindor common room where Harry, Ron and Ginny were waiting for her.
"Morning Hermione" Harry said, looking at her closely, "Are you going to let us in now on what happened with Snape last night?"
"I'm sorry Harry, I just don't want to talk about it" She said through gritted teeth, "He was an insufferable git as always". With that she stormed through the portrait hole, leaving the others to follow after her looking shocked.
"I've never heard her call Snape a git before" Ron said, "He must have been worse than normal to her, to provoke a response like that".
"Whatever he did, it was something intense. It definitely looked like I'd interrupted something when I entered the dungeon" Said Harry, "You could have cut that atmosphere with a knife"
"Perhaps it was sexual tension," Ginny said giggling, "You know he does have that dark brooding look about him. Oh no need to look so horrified Ron, I was only joking. Perhaps he just made one derogatory comment too many. You saw how she flipped out at Malfoy in class, she's more sensitive at the moment."
"Ah, women's troubles" Said Harry knowledgeably as Ron turned to him with a bewildered face. Ginny giggled again as she slipped her hand into Harry's.
"I wouldn't say that if I were you round Hermione. You may get a tongue lashing yourself"
"Now that I wouldn't mind" said Harry as Ginny punched him lightly on the shoulder, "but only from you honey". Ron rolled his eyes and looked away as Harry swept his little sister into a kiss.
"When you two have finally finished being disgusting, my stomach is growling so much I think there's a dragon in there!" Harry and Ginny sighed and followed him through the portrait hole.
As they entered the great hall they spotted Hermione sitting on her own and stabbing at her scrambled eggs. They weren't the only ones to notice her that morning. Snape was staring at her transfixed from the Professors' table at the head of the great hall. The sight of her that morning had sent his heart pounding, but as he saw her sombre expression he became agitated.
Could I have actually hurt her last night? That was what I wanted, as detention was meant to be traumatic, but for the first time in my role as a professor I am wondering if I have been too harsh. Maybe I ought to apologise? No, that information would spread round the school so quickly I'd lose all credibility. I must speak to her and say something, but what?
His thoughts disappeared as his gaze saw that Weasley boy sitting down next to her and putting his arm around her, drawing Hermione into a hug. His eyes narrowed before the realisation hit him that he was jealous. He dismissed that thought as preposterous when he noticed that she didn't reciprocate, and in fact pushed him away. She slammed her plate down and marched out of the hall.
Before realising what he was doing, Snape stood up and strode in her wake out of the great hall, his cloak billowing behind him. He caught up with her around the corner of the corridor and saw her hitting the wall in what looked like frustration.
What on earth am I doing? I should just stride past her and ignore her completely.
Snape made to do so, but at that moment Hermione noticed him coming towards her and turned a tear-stained face towards his. She flushed but stood her ground. Her thoughts were in turmoil.
Why is he coming after me? I bet he wants to gloat at the suffering he has caused. Maybe I'm upset over something entirely different. He doesn't know that. I will just act indifferently towards him and that will spoil his game.
She had just come to this conclusion when she realised that Professor Snape hadn't moved or spoken to her and was looking lost for words. Before she had a chance to analyse this he finally spoke.
"I hope the potion wore off sufficiently before you spouted anything better left unsaid Miss Granger?"
"Yes Professor Snape" Hermione said in a monotone voice, "I went straight to bed, avoiding everyone. I had no wish to embarrass myself further"
Snape took a moment to rid himself of the image of Hermione lying in bed before continuing.
"I trust you will have the two rolls done before 5pm this evening"
Hermione caved in her stance of showing no emotion to give him a withering stare.
"Apart from being petrified by the basilisk have I failed to hand your assignments in on time?"
Snape gave a wry smile as to his mind she was quite clearly flirting with him. He was enjoying the feeling.
"Too true Miss Granger. You will find me in my office at that time, please bring it to me there." With that he turned and swept down the corridor and out of sight. Hermione let out a sigh of relief.
Thank the Goddess that he has finally left me alone! Did he actually smile? He must have realised that the tears were because of him. Presumptious man. Now I have to actually see him later as well, I best get along to the library and make a start before Arithmancy.
She walked along the corridor towards the library and caught a glance at her reflection in a window. Her face was red and puffy round the eyes with tears, black rings haunted her eyes and bits of her hair were plastered to the side of her head.
I look a state! No wonder the others were hassling me to tell them what was wrong.
Hermione turned around and headed straight for the girls bathroom.
While Hermione was washing her face, Snape sat at his desk enjoying the quiet before his room would be filled with noisy students. He was pleased with the conversation that had happened earlier, very suitable as he was comforting her by acknowledging her discomfort about last night, and by letting her know that he appreciated her wit. Satisfied on both accounts his mind turned towards the afternoon when once again they would be alone.
She may just give me her assignment and flee, too embarrassed to be in the same room as me. She thinks highly of rules and must know that it is against regulations for a student and pupil to form a relationship outside of a professional one. She will be cautious. I must think of a plausible reason to keep her there as long as possible without arousing suspicion of students or staff. Mmm. Arousing. At least she only has a year to go before she leaves and then nothing will stand in our way.
Snape ran his fingers through his greasy hair and did not stop to think that in twenty-four hours one glance from a student had turned him into a man infatuated, with a girl he had despised and regarded with contempt. His mind was engaged with a much more pleasant image as the time rode slowly by until evening.
-------------- A/N
Thanks Snape Slave for pointing out the technical error regarding Veritiserum. Perhaps Sevvie just wanted to make sure it was powerful enough as Hermione had never brewed it before?
Thank you for all the reviews Ive had. Again apologies for the delay but I hope you like where it is leading.
Please R and R!
Chapter 3
Hermione woke up the following morning feeling slightly groggy. The events of the previous evening came back to her and she flushed with annoyance and embarrassment. After showering she made her way down to the Gryffindor common room where Harry, Ron and Ginny were waiting for her.
"Morning Hermione" Harry said, looking at her closely, "Are you going to let us in now on what happened with Snape last night?"
"I'm sorry Harry, I just don't want to talk about it" She said through gritted teeth, "He was an insufferable git as always". With that she stormed through the portrait hole, leaving the others to follow after her looking shocked.
"I've never heard her call Snape a git before" Ron said, "He must have been worse than normal to her, to provoke a response like that".
"Whatever he did, it was something intense. It definitely looked like I'd interrupted something when I entered the dungeon" Said Harry, "You could have cut that atmosphere with a knife"
"Perhaps it was sexual tension," Ginny said giggling, "You know he does have that dark brooding look about him. Oh no need to look so horrified Ron, I was only joking. Perhaps he just made one derogatory comment too many. You saw how she flipped out at Malfoy in class, she's more sensitive at the moment."
"Ah, women's troubles" Said Harry knowledgeably as Ron turned to him with a bewildered face. Ginny giggled again as she slipped her hand into Harry's.
"I wouldn't say that if I were you round Hermione. You may get a tongue lashing yourself"
"Now that I wouldn't mind" said Harry as Ginny punched him lightly on the shoulder, "but only from you honey". Ron rolled his eyes and looked away as Harry swept his little sister into a kiss.
"When you two have finally finished being disgusting, my stomach is growling so much I think there's a dragon in there!" Harry and Ginny sighed and followed him through the portrait hole.
As they entered the great hall they spotted Hermione sitting on her own and stabbing at her scrambled eggs. They weren't the only ones to notice her that morning. Snape was staring at her transfixed from the Professors' table at the head of the great hall. The sight of her that morning had sent his heart pounding, but as he saw her sombre expression he became agitated.
Could I have actually hurt her last night? That was what I wanted, as detention was meant to be traumatic, but for the first time in my role as a professor I am wondering if I have been too harsh. Maybe I ought to apologise? No, that information would spread round the school so quickly I'd lose all credibility. I must speak to her and say something, but what?
His thoughts disappeared as his gaze saw that Weasley boy sitting down next to her and putting his arm around her, drawing Hermione into a hug. His eyes narrowed before the realisation hit him that he was jealous. He dismissed that thought as preposterous when he noticed that she didn't reciprocate, and in fact pushed him away. She slammed her plate down and marched out of the hall.
Before realising what he was doing, Snape stood up and strode in her wake out of the great hall, his cloak billowing behind him. He caught up with her around the corner of the corridor and saw her hitting the wall in what looked like frustration.
What on earth am I doing? I should just stride past her and ignore her completely.
Snape made to do so, but at that moment Hermione noticed him coming towards her and turned a tear-stained face towards his. She flushed but stood her ground. Her thoughts were in turmoil.
Why is he coming after me? I bet he wants to gloat at the suffering he has caused. Maybe I'm upset over something entirely different. He doesn't know that. I will just act indifferently towards him and that will spoil his game.
She had just come to this conclusion when she realised that Professor Snape hadn't moved or spoken to her and was looking lost for words. Before she had a chance to analyse this he finally spoke.
"I hope the potion wore off sufficiently before you spouted anything better left unsaid Miss Granger?"
"Yes Professor Snape" Hermione said in a monotone voice, "I went straight to bed, avoiding everyone. I had no wish to embarrass myself further"
Snape took a moment to rid himself of the image of Hermione lying in bed before continuing.
"I trust you will have the two rolls done before 5pm this evening"
Hermione caved in her stance of showing no emotion to give him a withering stare.
"Apart from being petrified by the basilisk have I failed to hand your assignments in on time?"
Snape gave a wry smile as to his mind she was quite clearly flirting with him. He was enjoying the feeling.
"Too true Miss Granger. You will find me in my office at that time, please bring it to me there." With that he turned and swept down the corridor and out of sight. Hermione let out a sigh of relief.
Thank the Goddess that he has finally left me alone! Did he actually smile? He must have realised that the tears were because of him. Presumptious man. Now I have to actually see him later as well, I best get along to the library and make a start before Arithmancy.
She walked along the corridor towards the library and caught a glance at her reflection in a window. Her face was red and puffy round the eyes with tears, black rings haunted her eyes and bits of her hair were plastered to the side of her head.
I look a state! No wonder the others were hassling me to tell them what was wrong.
Hermione turned around and headed straight for the girls bathroom.
While Hermione was washing her face, Snape sat at his desk enjoying the quiet before his room would be filled with noisy students. He was pleased with the conversation that had happened earlier, very suitable as he was comforting her by acknowledging her discomfort about last night, and by letting her know that he appreciated her wit. Satisfied on both accounts his mind turned towards the afternoon when once again they would be alone.
She may just give me her assignment and flee, too embarrassed to be in the same room as me. She thinks highly of rules and must know that it is against regulations for a student and pupil to form a relationship outside of a professional one. She will be cautious. I must think of a plausible reason to keep her there as long as possible without arousing suspicion of students or staff. Mmm. Arousing. At least she only has a year to go before she leaves and then nothing will stand in our way.
Snape ran his fingers through his greasy hair and did not stop to think that in twenty-four hours one glance from a student had turned him into a man infatuated, with a girl he had despised and regarded with contempt. His mind was engaged with a much more pleasant image as the time rode slowly by until evening.
-------------- A/N
Thanks Snape Slave for pointing out the technical error regarding Veritiserum. Perhaps Sevvie just wanted to make sure it was powerful enough as Hermione had never brewed it before?
Thank you for all the reviews Ive had. Again apologies for the delay but I hope you like where it is leading.
Please R and R!