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Hermione awoke to her room in darkness. The potion that Severus applied on her back had the side effect of sleepiness. She didn't think she needed the sleep when she could be reading or grading papers. Still, she greatly appreciated it. Hermione turned her head to what she assumed, to be Severus. He wasn't in the room. Sighing she sat up, ruffled her hair and headed for a very long hot shower.

After about forty minutes Hermione wrapped her self in a towel. Walked into her room and started to search through her dressers for some clothes, pulled out pants and a shirt. It was still the weekend so no need for teaching robes.

Hermione turned around when she heard a pop. A piece of parchment had been enchanted to hover in the air. Grabbing the parchment she read the spidery writing.

Hermione

Once you wake meet the Headmaster and I in his office. The Password has not changed.

S.S.

'Typical I get him in my bed and he leaves me for the Headmaster.' Hermione thought. She walked towards the headmaster office for a 'chat.' She was about to give the password when she heard a voice.

"Mud-blood?" Malfoy Jr.'s voice echoed.

"What do you want Malfoy?" Hermione snapped. "I do believe the Headmaster would not appreciate me being late."

"You know mud-blood you're pretty brave without scar-head and the poor weasel."

"And you know Ferret you use the same insults since second year. One would think you could at least pay someone for new insults." Hermione couldn't help but feel that Malfoy Jr. was right; she was feeling pretty brave at the moment. When she looked into Draco's eyes she saw a flash of fire. She didn't feel all to brave anymore.

"Watch it mud-blood." Malfoy had pressed Hermione against the statue that lead to the office she was headed for.

The statue started to move upward. Hermione pushed Draco and watched as he fell to the ground, clearly angry.

Hermione was going to pay for that. When Hermione walked into the office Severus and Headmaster Dumbledore were talking absently.

"Ah, Hermione please sit." Albus offered her seat next to Severus. She looked over at Severus and acknowledged him with a nod. She received the same acknowledgment.

"Now, I wanted you two here so that we could talk on serious matters." Albus spoke, directly. "I am aware that your relationship is turning to be more then what it was three years ago."

Hermione almost glared at Albus for saying three years. During her seventh year at Hogwarts she developed inappropriate feelings towards her Potions Master. Severus didn't know that and didn't need to know. 'Well, not right now.' She looked over at Severus to see if he caught it. He was staring at her with a raised eyebrow. 'He's Snape. Of course, he's going to figure it out.'

Albus continued despite the pleading look in her eyes. "It is not uncommon for a witch and wizard to see each other even with such an age difference. The magical world out lives many muggles. However, it is frowned upon when co-workers are seeing each other. Let's say when the two co-workers get into a 'disagreement'. Should a 'disagreement' occur I will not allow the hostility to be displayed in front of my students. You see Minerva and I are bound together. As are Adnama and Savaree so such display would be of no importance."

Hermione didn't know what Severus was thinking or feeling at that moment because his face was held in a complete mask. Hermione shifted in her seat, most uncomfortably.

"So, the last thing I want to say to you is don't let personal affairs interfere with Professional matters."

"Yes, Headmaster." The two chorused.

"Good, then Severus I do believe you were going to take Hermione to the kitchens. Seeing how she missed dinner."

Knowing a dismissal when they heard one they both stood to leave. They walked towards the kitchens in silence. Hermione wondering what was in Severus head while Severus was trying to put pieces together.

Hermione tickled the pear stepped inside and was greeted immediately by a house-elf.

"Miss Hermione! Good friend of Harry Potter! Is there anything Dobby could do for Miss?"

"Hello, Dobby. I'd like some pasta, please." Hermione turned towards Severus. "Do you want anything?"

"I was present at Dinner." Severus snapped.

She rolled her eyes at his icy tone. "That will be all Dobby, thank you."

"Dobby gets pasta for Miss Hermione."

As soon as he snapped his fingers, pasta appeared on a plate. "Dobby could you send this to my classroom please?"

"Certainly, Miss Hermione." Hermione turned around to see Severus watching her closely. "Right. Well, I'm going to my rooms. I will see you later."

"No." Severus said stepping in front of Hermione.

"Excuse me?" Hermione snapped.

"What did Albus mean by three years, when you have been gone for only to years?"

"Oh, you know. The Headmaster is getting older. He could have slipped on his math."

"You're lying." Severus easily saw through her.

"Yes." Hermione answered truthfully. "I have to get lessons ready for tomorrow and the rest of the week. Why don't we talk about this on Friday?"

Severus nodded and allowed Hermione to go to her class. He was eagerly waiting for her explanation on Friday.

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