Inspired by the WIKTT 100 words challenge, but not submitted. Turned out to be 99 words, I think.
"I love you, Severus Snape."
The following silence was so overwhelming it engulfed all other sounds in the Great Hall. All heads were turned towards the Gryffindor seventh year standing anxiously before the feared Potions Master.
"You what, Miss Granger?" With a voice of pure venom, Severus had replied the only thing he could in a situation as absurd as the one he was in.
"I love you."
But before he had the chance to berate her for her foolishness, she was already half way out the door.
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"You are unbelievable, Hermione," Harry said earnestly, handing her ten galleons.