Chapter 6 of A Potions Accident
Disclaimer: See Chapter 1.
Hi everyone! I am soooooo sorry that I haven't updated in like forever. After my last update, I went on a family vacation to ALASKA! It was awesome! And like a week after getting back, school started. Then there was Homecoming, Student Council stuff (I'm VP! Yay!), football playoffs (I'm in the marching band), and now the drama production. And…….I missed the reviews! blush
Hopefully this next chapter will be clearer than all the others in terms of POVs. I have decided to make Hermione my "voice", because I relate to her very much. Sev will still be involved, but I can portray Hermione better, seeing as how I am around her age!
OH! What did ya'll think of HBP? I am a firm believer in Severus Snape. I know he still belongs to the Order, and……well, enough of that. I love Sevvie, so if you don't, then no flames! Also, while SS/HG fics were prolly never canon, this one for sure isn't after HBP. Anyways, on with the show!
I walked back to the common room in a trance. I can't believe I just told my TEACHER that I kinda fancied him! Well, he had initiated the whole thing, what with the compliment and all! So really it wasn't my fault!
Besides, I am an adult in both the wizarding and Muggle communities! I can make my own choices about who I want to see. I kept repeating this mantra all weekend, and by Potions on Monday, I felt I could keep my composure. But the instant I entered the room, I felt my defenses slip.
"Take out your quills and parchment. You will be taking notes today," Severus said in his silky voice, the one so many of my friends despised, and the one that now sent chills up my spine. There was a collective grumble, and we all dug out our parchment and quills as ordered.
Severus tapped his wand on the board three times and notes instantly appeared. "Copy these," he ordered. I glanced at the board, then put my quill down, because I had already outlined these from my Potions book two weeks ago. Then I noticed that although I had not dipped my quill in ink, there was writing on my parchment! It said;
Miss Granger,
I have thought thoroughly about what you said in my room Friday. I don't know what Albus would say; however, he always wanted me to find someone to share my time with. And if that means that I can spend just a few hours with you each day, then so be it. We need to talk about how to progress discreetly. I trust you have told no one about what happened. I will wait for you in the entrance hall on the 19th at 7:30. We will discuss this topic further at dinner.
Yours,
Severus
My heart was pounding in my chest as I read the note. I lifted my head to look at him, but he did not acknowledge me. That was probably a good thing, seeing as how the blush his stare would have given me would have been too obvious, even to Harry and Ron.
The rest of the day passed uneventfully, and I couldn't wait for dinner to get over with so I could plan what to wear on Saturday. As soon as I finished eating, I stood to leave. I walked through the giant doors leading to the entrance hall, when I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned to see Professor Dumbledore. "Hello Headmaster," I said. He smiled at me, and gestured for me to follow him.
He led me up to his office. Once inside, he bade me sit. I obliged, wondering what this was all about. "Miss Granger, I have heard from many of your teachers that you are not paying attention in class," he began. Upon seeing my look of embarrassment, he simply motioned for me to stay silent, and he continued. "They are not angry or upset. Rather, they feel that they can no longer teach you anything new here. They seem to feel that you could take your NEWTs and pass them with flying colors. I have been asked to arrange for you to take your NEWTs in Hogsmeade within the next few days. DO you want to take them now, or would you rather take them with the rest of your class and graduate with them?"
I took a deep breath and contemplated what he was proposing. I knew he was right. I could have taken my NEWTs when I took my OWLs and still have scored all Os. I opened my mouth to agree with his proposal, and then another thought popped into my head. I voiced the latter first. "Sir, what will I do if I pass?"
"Well, I talked to Professor Snape. He seemed willing to let you become his apprentice. That is, if that is suitable…" he said, but at the look of happiness and eagerness on my face, he stopped. "So, I take it that you will take your NEWTs? Excellent. How does Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday sound?"
"The sooner, the better sir," I replied, beaming.
So, was it worth the long wait? Lol
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Also, I will shortly be posting a new story, called Think of Me, That's All I Ask Of You. If you couldn't guess from the title, it will be a SSHG Phantom of the Opera based fic.
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