"I mean, he can't just put me together with him, can he?" Hermione whined, peeking out through her fingers as she stared at Harry and Ron who grimaced back.
"I dunno 'mione." Ron answered in a meek voice. News of Hermione's well thought out vacation had startled and scared the three kids. Landing them to sit in the Gryffindor common room. All Harry and Ron could do, as they sat, watching Hermione's shoulder shake with fury, was drop their jaw, widen their eyes and give a reassuring squeeze to Hermione's tense shoulders.
"I mean, it's Snape! Dumbledore knows that I don't get along with him, and he doesn't get along with me, surely a more reasonable way was to have Professor McGonnagal supervise, or at least Dumbledore himself! Merlin knows that he could use a break with all the things he has going on--" Harry and Ron started to block out Hermione's endless ramblings. Hermione had been complaining, nonstop for two days. And with only four days left of school, finals were fast approaching. They had begun to wish that Hermione would begin to order them to study. Harry and Ron started whispering about summer plans. As before, soon after Harry's birthday, the Weasley's would expect him to come visit until the beginning of first semester. Just as their conversation was moving onto Quidditch, Hermione slapped Ron's leg.
"Are you listening to me? I'd appreciate a little help. If I wanted to learn potions from Snape, I would have gone up and ask him myself, not let Dumbledore tell him to come with me." Ron stuttered a few times before shrugging again. He was running out of comforting things to say. Harry quickly jumped in, seeing Ron's hesitation.
"I thought you said he didn't have to teach you. Wasn't he just going to supervise?"
"Harry. Now, do you really think Snape is going to sit there, reading a book, as I try to memorize ingredients to a memory draught? I don't think so. Knowing him, he's probably going to be sticking his huge nose over my shoulder, criticizing my work at every chance he gets."
"No." Harry replied. "He's going to be thinking up new ways to criticize your work as you sit there memorizing ingredients to a memory draught. Honestly, Hermione. Lighten up a little. I'm sure you won't be seeing much of him, as you're going to be locked in the library most of the time."
"A Muggle library doesn't have all the information I'd be needing, therefor, Snape wouldn't have any problem following me into a wizarding library." Hermione huffed back. She traded looks with both Harry and Ron, before growling and stood up from the couch the three had piled into, hours before.
"I'm going to bed. This day has been dreadfully tiring. I suggest you two begin studying. Good night." She finished with a singsong voice only Hermione could muster, and they watched her walk up the stairs of the Gryffindor common room before disappearing around the corner that led into the girls dorm. Harry and Ron fell back into the cushions and sighed a breath of relief.
"Do you think she'll survive?" Ron asked, furrowing his eyebrows. Harry shook his head.
"No." He replied sullenly.
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Professor Snape sat scowling at the wall. He had taken refuge in the teachers lounge, his fingers wrapped around a coffee mug. He was not looking forward to baby sitting a Gryffindor for two months. Let alone, as she studied his major. She'd probably be running to him every chance she got. Asking him stupid questions she couldn't find in books, and he was sure she'd read all of them, word for word, even the copyright page. He was sure that she'd annoy the hell out of him with her cheerful smiling and her over-average brain. All he wanted was to reside to his Manor without having papers to grade, or owls from curious parents to answer. Just a glass of fire whiskey in his hand and enjoy the quietness without any bothering students. Maybe he'd go to the beach. Yes, That is what he would have done. Away, far away, leaving no notice of his sudden move, to where no one, not even an owl could find him.
His eyes were about to close when the door opened and Professor Flitwick entered. His eyes bright and his nose which stood out over his beard, red with amusement.
"Oh, Severus. I just heard the funniest joke. A Wizard, A Witch and an Alchemist walk into this wardrobe. The Witch says--"
"I've heard it." Severus replied sharply, his grip tightening on the mug ever so slightly. Professor Flitwick grabbed a cup of coffee and hopped up onto a stool. "It's a good one, isn't it?" He asked with a bounce behind his voice. Snape rolled his eyes.
"Jokes aren't my area. I have a very stale sense of humor, if you haven't noticed."
"Oh come come now, Severus. I'm sure there's a laugh hidden somewhere behind that dark cloud."
Severus glared and Flitwick quickly cleared his throat.
"Only laughs that kill." Severus replied. Flitwick raised his bushy eyebrows.
"That reminds me of another joke. Why did the spell backfire?"
Severus rubbed the bridge of his nose and closed his eyes. First he had found out he'd have to spend the summer with Granger, the know it all. Now he was being told jokes he heard at least a hundred times over. And a hundred times again. "I'm not in the mood." Snape hissed.
"Oh. All right." Flitwick said, taking a sip of the black liquid. "Ready for finals tomorrow?" He asked after a few moments of silence.
"I've been ready since the first day of session. If you'd excuse me, I have a few things I have to get done before I retire for the night." Severus nodded his head and excused himself. Flitwick waved as the last flow of Severus's dark robes fluttered out of sight behind the door.
Well, another chapter down! I hope you all enjoyed this one! Well, it's 2 am and I'm tired! I have to work in 13 hours, and still have to visit the college I plan on attending. I hope you liked it, it's moving along slowly, but surely!
==Malfoy Girl== Hey! The first reviewer of this story! Thanks! Don't worry. If I can contain Snape, I won't make him go loopy again. It scared me writing it as well, believe me. :-D I do plan on having it a HG/SS fic as well ((thanks to a certain reviewer for that idea)). Can't wait to have you review again!
==peachygurl31== I'm glad you love it already! It's just starting too! Thank you for being a good reviewer and not minding if I'm slow...lol...here's another chapter for ya!