The next day, Classes went the same as usual for Hermione, Charms and double Herbology with Harry and Ron, followed by lunch. In the afternoon, there was Arithmancy (regular Potions for Harry and Ron), Defense Against the Dark Arts, then, her second day learning medical magic under Madame Pomfrey. Overall, not a bad day. She went to supper and then headed down to her extra credit "detention".
As for Severus, the day was so angst filled, that he felt like a teenager, smitten with unrequited puppy love. First, after waking up (with dreams of Hermione still in his head), he downed his usual cup of black coffee in his room. Then, it was off to teach the ungrateful masses. First years, followed by third year, then 4th, and at midday, lunch ensued….
Walking in the Great Hall, Severus went directly to the Head Table and sat down. He immediately scanned the hall and found the student he had been searching for, Hermione.
"You really need to stop this"
"I agree, you need to act! Do something. Tell her the truth!"
"No, you need to stop this obsession before she gets hurt. You know you will be blamed, and you know it will be your fault. Someone is bound to notice and just wonder what is going on. Who knows which of the Death Eater brats you underestimate, but one of them will catch you"
"Since when have you ever, even minutely, underestimated anyone? You may act like you do, to them, but you know their true potential. You underestimate no one. You'll be fine. You can't gain anything without first taking a risk!"
"That risk will kill you emotionally, because you know she will reject you. There's no way in hell that she could ever find you attractive in any way."
"You need to try. It may be a bit Gryffindor, but summon up some courage and tell her. You need to do it"
"It'll never work"
It was then that Severus knew he had to get out of the Great Hall. It was all too much. He knew he still had classes this afternoon, but instead of being a complete and utter bastard, he simply posted assignments on the door. He didn't have time for this.
A/N: I had a whole bunch more than this written, then I accidently pushed a button and it all dssapeared. I was well into the second night of her extra credit party so I'm pretty frustrated. It was going the way I wanted it to and everything. But, rather than make you wait who knows how long, I decided to get this out to y'all before another hurricane comes my way. Sorry it's so short, I blame my computer!
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