Hermione had only
recently noticed the good qualities of the new DADA teacher. She
liked his no-nonsense attitude, his intense concentration, and his
subtle good looks. She also admired his courage, the way he braved
spying on Voldemort and the Death Eaters; she also admired the way he
braved the criticism he received from students and collegues alike.
She got butterflies whenever she saw him now. Hermione avoided his gaze, and bit her lip with uncertainty when answering a question. She never knew how he would react. She kept hoping he would notice her.
Severus Snape happily noticed these things.
