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Chapter 19:Substitute
Hermione and Draco used being dueling partners to their advantage. Every free minute they spent "practicing" daggers. Time moved quickly, and now Halloween approached. The Great Hall was already decorated. Everything was perfect, especially Dark Arts, and then it happened.
Everyone made their way to the Dark Arts classroom, but instead of Scarlet sitting at the desk it was Professor Snape. Hermione elbowed Harry in the side. With a look of disgust he forced himself into the room.
"Take your seats," he's voice was cold, as he stood. "Page 493."
"Sir, where is Scarlet, Hermione asked?
"As you all can see this lesson will be out vampires," he continued on , but Hermione didn't give up.
"Sir where is Scarlet?"
"That's none of your concern, but if you must know she is sick . . ."
"Really, because I feel absolutely fine," Scarlet said as walked into the room. "I never asked for a substitute, and if I had it would not have been you."
"They told me you were sick."
"Well, whoever 'they' are got their stories crossed." She crossed the room until they stood only a few feet apart. 'Now for some reason I have a feeling you were about to either give Hermione detention or take points from Griffindor."
"Miss Granger was speaking out of turn, so yes I was."
"Let my tell you something, Severus," her voice was filled with venom. "You will not give detention or take points from any of my students. Do you understand?"
"Your students."
"Yes, in my classroom they're my students."
"Well, now let me tell you something, Scarlet I can and will do what I want to in your classroom."
"Really?"
"Yes, really," his nerve was leaving him now. He knew what Scarlet was capable of and he really didn't want to push his luck.
"Severus, I think you've over stayed your welcome. Oh, wait you never had a welcome."
"I've never been welcome when it comes to you. He was about the only one."
"You can show yourself to the door or I can show you ."
He took a few steps closer and bent his head to whisper in her ear. "You were nothing but a good lay to Sirius and you know it's the truth."
Anger flashed in Scarlet's eyes and Snape knew he'd crossed the line. Her fist connected with his jaw with a loud crack. He crumpled to a hep on the floor. Slowly she bent down and picked him up by his shoulder. "Get out of my classroom!" Her voice was sharp and bitter making everyone jump.
"The Headmaster will know about this," he said as he scrambled to his feet.
"Oh, really how about I go with you, so I can make sure Dumbledore knows the truth." She started to walk toward Snape. He jumped trying to get as far away from her as he could. 'You should be frightened Severus, but come on I don't have all night.
He made a mad dash for the door knocking into desks on his way.
"I want you all to find as many Dark Arts symbols as you can, also define their meaning. We will discuss this assignment tomorrow. Now you're dismissed." Scarlet turned on her heel and was gone.
Note: I know it's kind of cheesy, but I just wanted her to punch Snape and this was all I could think of plus I was kind of watching the third movie at the time also. Don't worry though I'll explain later why Scarlet snapped at what Snape said. More twists are on the way. Thanks to everyone who is reading this, even if you aren't reviewing. It's just good to know that there's lots of Harry Potter fans out there and probably spend their time talking about what will happen next or how cute the actors are. Much Love.
