Thank you to my reviewers! I was thrilled when I got some reviews! You guys made me sooooooo happy! This chapter will hopefully be less confusing than the others, but I can't make any guarantees. My main POV will be Hermione, but I will add Severus's from time to time. Here's Chappie 4! Enjoy, and don't forget to review!
Liv aka Aleatha
HERMIONE's POV I made it to class on Friday after much deliberation with Madame Pomfrey. She said I needed rest, and I replied that I had had enough rest, more than the entire Gryffindor house probably got. She sighed and muttered something that sounded suspiciously like, "Kids these days…" Nevertheless, I was sitting in Potions at 8:30, waiting for Professor Snape to arrive.
He entered after a short while, scowl fixed on his face. I could almost hear his thoughts. He was probably resenting having his most challenging class this early in the morning, and the fact that it had the Golden Trio in it certainly didn't help.
Then, his eyes fell on me, and his expression changed. For only for a second, I could have sworn I saw a flicker of…well, something. A smile, maybe? Most likely wishful thinking on my part, I thought, as his expression once again hardened and the scowl reappeared. Class flew by. We were working on a less powerful version of the Polyjuice Potion, but seeing as how I mastered the more difficult counterpart in my second year, I was bored for most of class. That gave me time to daydream about the man who had saved my life. Or, at least he had been concerned for me, which was more than Harry or Ron. They barely noticed my absence until it came time for them to do their homework.
But Severus, he was different…Wait! When did I start to call my Potions Professor, the meanest, evilest teacher in school, by his first name? Am I starting to become attracted to him! He's twice my age! But, come to think of it, I've always been attracted to the tall, dark, and handsome men. I mean, Viktor Krum had the crooked nose thing too. And, well,…I haven't ever really dated anyone else! But, he was so nice. I saw a totally different side of him in the hospital wing.
What am I gonna do? I'll drive myself mad if I don't say anything! I've got it! After class, I am supposed to stay after! I'll gradually sort of mention it, and see how he reacts! Perfect!
I shook myself out of my stupor to see that the last of my classmates were filing out of the room--I had daydreamed about Seve-I mean, Professor Sna-Oh what the heck, I might as well call him Severus in my mind--for the majority of two hours! I gathered my things and walked up to his desk.
Severus grabbed my arm very gently and led me behind his desk to a mirror. He whispered a password and the mirror slid open noiselessly. This must be his private chambers! Sure enough, it was. The sitting room was decorated in Slytherin colors of green and silver. There was dark wood in every piece of furniture--the elegant roll-top desk, the legs of the settee, and the two overstuffed couches by the fireplace. I looked around in wonder, and felt like a queen as I stepped onto the plush forest green carpeting. Severus motioned for me to sit. I plopped down on the couch nearest the fireplace. As beautiful as Severus's chambers were, they could not shut out the chill of the dungeons. Severus began to pace the room, nervously. Then, he made a conscious effort to stop and face me. He opened his mouth and said…
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Liv