OK, I hadn't actually planned to write a second chapter, but seeing as there were quite a few reviews, for me anyway (by the way, thank you SO MUCH to those people!), I thought I'd do another. Yes, Hermione is slightly OOC, but who doesn't get a crush on a teacher every now and again?
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
Hermione was completing her second detention.
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
Severus (Over the course of the day since her previous detention, she had vowed never to call him Snape again), was scratching over a piece of parchment.
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
He wasn't marking papers, not on the second night of term.
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
He must be coming up with some fabulous new potion.
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I will not talk during potions.
He was probably in the process of inventing a cure for something.
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
Hermione had asked Lavender and Parvati about some subtle hints to drop.
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
It had taken nearly an hour of convincing them that they didn't need to know who the person was in order to tell her how to handle it.
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
She had to explain very carefully indeed where she would be seeing this person.
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
That it wouldn't be in the Great Hall or the common room, or during class.
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
Oh how tongues would be wagging if everybody knew that Hermione liked Severus! (Or, Snape, to the rest of the ignorant morons)
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
They had suggested coy looks over the table.
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
She had wanted something more than that.
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I will not talk during potions.
They had suggested feigning a coughing fit, to gain sympathy and thus potential friendship.
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
God how she wanted to, but was she brave enough?
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
She let out a little cough. It was more of a throat-clearer, something Umbridge would have let out.
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
He moved! She actually squealed, but managed to make it come off as a choking cough.
I will n"Alright, Granger? Not coughing up a hairball?" He'd spoken! Oh how she wanted to melt away…
"Fine, thankyou." She replied in a strained voice.
ot talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
She could just die to hear that voice.
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
She'd sacrifice herself to the Dark Lord himself just to hear that voice for a few moments.
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
She absolutely had to get his attention somehow. What else had Lavender and Parvati said?
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
"Show heaps of leg."
I will not talk during potions.
"Leg works every time."
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
Leg? She was sitting behind a wooden desk! How could she show any leg?
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
"And cleavage. Men love cleavage."
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
That was something she could manage. I quick severing charm on her uniform would do the trick!
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
But how to do it?
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She was writing with her right hand, and her wand was in the inner left breast pocket of her robes.
I will not talk during potions.
She would either have to get it out with her left hand, and risk it falling in her shaky grip. Not to mention being seen in this obvious exploit.
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
Her mind went blank for a moment. She didn't care about subtly any more. For heaven's sake, he'd just swept his hair out of his face!
"Professor Snape?" She ventured.
"No talking during detention!" He barked back.
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
Oh, and she'd been so close to just saying "I love you."
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
She could cry!
I will not talk during potions.
The most adorable man in the world, right in front of her!
I will not talk during potions.
And she couldn't do or say anything!
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
She would block him.
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
She would give him the silent treatment!
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
But wait, that was preposterous.
I will not talk during potions.
She was in detention.
I will not talk during potions.
That was him giving her the silent treatment!
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
Of course!
I will not talk during potions.
He did like her. And by not talking to her, he was playing hard to get.
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I will not talk during potions.
The saucy little minx.
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
Oh what a tease!
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
He was playing mind games with her and OH! He tucked his hair behind his ear!
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
She would have to say something to him after detention.
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
Something that would let him know she knew he liked her.
I will not talk during potions.
Something that let him know she was ready and willing.
I will not talk during potions.
What could that something be?
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
Quick! She only had a few lines to go! Would a simple smile and nod be enough?
I will not talk during potions.
Would he pick up the hint?
I will not talk during potions.
He was cunning and smart. Of course, he was a Slytherin.
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
Hermione wished she was a Slytherin.
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
She had to make a decision quickly. She had to know what she was going to say, she had to practise it in her mind a few times before executing it in real life!
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
I will not talk during potions.
"Ready when you are." Seemed a bit… childish. Like she was playing hide-and-seek with him, and was about to go searching for him.
I will not talk during potions.
Maybe it could be something more casual.
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"I like you quill, Professor."
I will not talk during potions.
Impromptu was the key.
I will not talk during potions.
"Haven't you finished yet Granger? I've a letter to post." He snapped sexily just as she was finishing the last line.
"Just have Professor." Hermione replied, "Professor-"
"What ever it is, no, I've more important things to do than sit around here all night."
With that, he ushered out of the dungeon.
And touched her.
Her mind swam, birds twittered, violins played and fireworks exploded. Love…
And there it is. Now that I've got the feel for it, I think I may just post a few more chapters… Well, hope you liked it. Arrivaderci.