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I quickly rose from my bed. I hurriedly got dressed in my school uniform, grabbed my bag and ran down into the common room. Everyone was already down there, gossiping like mad. The minute they saw me I was swarmed.
"What happened?"
"Was he really here?"
"Is Snape dead?"
I tried to shove through them until I got to the door. I raced out and past the portrait. I wanted to see Severus before I went down to the Great Hall to have breakfast. I slowly walked up to the doors and walked in. Madam Pomfrey and looking over Severus when I got in.
"Hello Madam Pomfrey." I said quietly. She looked at me and smiled.
"I think Severus enjoyed the potion you made for him." She said. I flushed lightly and walked closer.
"I didn't think he would like it if it tasted bad so I made it taste good." I said and sat down in a chair next to his bed.
"Well I think he appreciated it."
"So he was up? How is he doing?" I asked hurriedly.
"He is doing fine. I think he will be able to go back down to the dungeons by lunch." I
smiled at that news.
"Do you think he will wake up?" I asked hopefully. I wanted to talk to him so badly. Madam Pomfrey looked at me curiously.
"No I just gave him a heavy sleeping potion. He should be up around the time he can leave." I nodded and slowly got up. My decision to leave came when my stomach growled.
"Thank you." I said and walked out. I drug my feet all the way down to the Great Hall. I was slightly disappointed that I did not get to talk to him. My feelings for him were slightly confusing me. Was this going to happen to me every time I save someone? It shouldn't, I had saved Ron and Hermione plenty of times and they were still just my best friends. I shock my head and walked into the Great Hall. The minute I did all conversation stopped and every single pair of eyes was on me. I quickly walked over to Ron and Hermione to sit down.
"Hi." I said before piling my plate full."What are you doing?" I asked both of them even thought it was quite obvious. Hermione was writing to her boyfriend, Bill. Ron was staring dreamily at his boyfriend, Draco. Don't ask me how it happened, I don't even think they know. Since neither of them were going to answer me I started eating. Halfway through my meal Dumbledore stood up and the hall fell silent.
"Most of you know the events of these past couple days. Some of you don't. So for those of you who still have no knowledge of these events, Voldemort attacked, and he was not defeated, just scared away. Because of these happenings we are going to be on a higher alert than usual. Know one was killed, and your Potions Professor will be back up to health by this afternoon." He said and sat down. Nobody spoke for a minute, then the hall erupted with people scattering to talk to their friends. There were some groans heard amongst the noise, hearing that Severus would be back. I smiled slightly as Ron groaned along with the rest.
"I was hoping he was dead." He muttered. Hermione smacked him on his shoulder.
After the excitement had died down we all walked to our classes. The day passed by quite quickly. The classes were a bit loud, gossip about what had happened. Although know one dare speak in Professor McGonagall's classroom. Finally it was lunch time. I hurriedly made my way to the Great Hall. I wanted to see if Severus was out of the Hospital Wing or not. Sure enough when I got there he was sitting on the end in his usual grumpy mood. I gathered up my courage and walked straight up to him. All of the students eyes were on me. I finally made my way up to him and smiled.
"Glad to see your feeling better Professor." I said. He looked up at me and smiled, slightly.
"Well I don't think I would have been able to get down here without that wonderful potion of yours Potter." I get feel my cheeks get red.
"Thank you sir. See you in Potions" I said and dismissed myself. He nodded his head slightly in acknowledgement. I walked back down to the Gryffindor Table and seated myself next to Ron and Hermione. Ron was staring at me with his mouth wide open.
"Stop doing that you look like a fish." Hermione said glaring at him, his mouth still hanging wide open.
"Harry, are you sick. I could bring you up to Madam Pomfrey if you need some help." He
offered. I looked up at him shocked.
"If you can fuck Malfoy I can be friends with Snape." I retorted and shoved a sandwich into my mouth.
"F-friends? Have you gone off your rocker?!" He shouted at me. I sighed and shook my head.
"He's not that bad Ron." I said sensibly. He looked at me and continued to stare at me all through lunch. I stole a couple of glances at Severus. He did look much better than when I got him from the Riddle Manor. I quickly remembered that he had invited me to tea. I grabbed parchment and something to write with. I quickly scrawled:
Dear Professor,
What time should I come for tea?
Harry Potter
I whistled for Hedwig. I tied to note to her leg told her who it was for and she flew across the Great Hall to land right in front of Severus. He untied the letter opened it and quickly glanced at me. He looked around for something to write with until I noticed he asked Professor Flitwick for one. I saw him quickly write something on it and tie it back onto Hedwig's leg. She flew back over to me and landed on my shoulder. I untied the letter and read:
Harry,
Come tonight after dinner. And don't go prowling around and forget.
Professor S.
I grinned at the letter. He called my by my first name, for the second time. I was not going to forgot our "date" tonight. We finished lunch, Ron still in disbelief that I was friends with Severus. We had Potions next and I was practically glowing. I wanted to go and sit in the front of the class but knew my seat was in the back with Ron and Hermione.
"Good afternoon class." I heard a silky voice come from the door. I turned to look at Severus come gliding into the classroom. I stared dreamily at him as he gave instructions. He seemed a bit weary and was leaning on his desk, my forehead creased with worry. After he was done he let us go to do the potion we were supposed to be making, I didn't know what it was, I wasn't exactly paying attention. Hermione better help, I thought as I grabbed the things everyone else was. I glanced up at Severus and he was sitting at his desk, grading papers it seemed. After the whole class was deep into their work I walked up to Severus's desk. I stood there for a minute until he looked up at me.
"Hi Professor." I said shyly.
"Hello Potter." He muttered and turned his attention back to the papers.
"I couldn't help but notice that you looked a bit tired. Are you sure your feeling alright?" He looked back up at me, thoughtfulness in his eyes.
"I'm fine Potter, don't worry about me." He said, his onyx eyes locked with my emerald ones.
"But I do worry about you." I whispered, not knowing I had really said it. When reality hit me I flushed a deep red, Severus smirked at me.
"I'll see you tonight Potter. You better get a start on that potion." He smiled again and went back to grading papers. I smiled and walked back to my seat.
Class ended to quickly for my liking, but I was going to get to see Severus later that day. I walked out of class last and locked my gaze with Severus's one last time. I walked out to the Quidditch Pitch by myself. Ron was off with Draco, probably having a romantic evening. Hermione has a date with Bill. He was in town, which was a rare occasion so Hermione had taken advantage of it. I felt so alone with them gone. I still had about an hour until I had to go to Severus's. I wasn't hungry at all, I was too nervous. I had my Firebolt hanging over my shoulder. I walked out into the middle of the field and just stood there. This was the only other place I felt at home. The first place was inside my majestic lion body. I hopped onto the broom and kicked off of the ground. The wind wiped at me hair and feet, threatening to pull me off. I did a few laps around the field just enjoying being above the world, above my problems. After about a half hour of pure bliss I landed on the soft green grass. I tried to push my windblown hair out of my eyes, and failed miserably. I didn't have enough time to return my broomstick to my room so I just decided to bring it with. I walked down the into the freezing cold dungeons and made my way to the Potion's classroom. I softly knocked on the door hoping he would hear. Just after I knocked the door slowly creaked open. As I walked in Severus was putting his wand away.
"Hello." I said softly. He nodded his head."You don't mind if I keep this in here. I didn't have enough time to return it to my room." He shook his head yes.
"Come on. We can go and sit in my private chambers." I gulped and nodded. I followed him into a wooden door in the back of the classroom. The room was extremely cozy. There was a fire burning in a hearth and a pair of black leather chairs across from it. There were a few more wooden doors, I guessed that on of them went into his bedroom. As I walked closer to the fire I noticed a plush forest green rug.
"Wow. This is a really nice room." I said, my mouth gaping. I turned to look at Severus. He was leaning against the door. He smiled at me.
"Yes well McGonagall helped design the rooms. She insisted on having that rug red, for Gryffindor, but I would have none of it." He smiled. I laughed at his hard to notice joke. He walked over and sat down in one of the chairs. I followed the motion after I had leaned my broom against the wall. I stared into the flickering fire.
"How are you feeling?" I asked and looked at Severus. He was leaning into the chair, and he looked quite tired.
"Tired." He mumbled groggily. He summoned to cups of tea and handed one to me. Ours hands brushed lightly. I quickly pulled my cup to my lips.
"How did they find out?" I asked quietly. He knew exactly what I meant.
"Harry can we not talk about this please." He pleaded with me. He said Harry.
"I'm sorry I just want to know." I persisted. He looked at me and tried to do his death glare, but it wouldn't work.
"That story is for another time." He said and I left it at that.
"I understand." I said and looked at him, a smile on my face.
"Thank you." He said. I looked at him confused."For everything. You've done so much in the past days, and I don't know why. I don't think I ever will. I've always been nasty and rude to you. I don't see why you do all of these gestures-"I silenced him with my hand.
"I know it wasn't you. If you hadn't been evil to me Voldemort would get ideas. I was supposed to be your enemy, not your friend. I knew you weren't bad." I said. I looked at my watch and yawned. It was getting late, it hadn't seemed like we had been sitting there that long.
"It's getting late." Severus said. I nodded and got up.
"I should probably go back to the Gryffindor Tower." He nodded and walked me to the door.
"Thank you again Harry." I nodded. He both just stared at each other for a moment, and then my lips were pressed against his. they were soft and warm, and I melted into them. We slowly pulled apart and looked at each other.
"Goodnight Professor." I smiled and walked down the corridor.
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Yay! They kissed.
Next Chapter: Harry and Severus meet again. I don't know really, anything could happen.
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