Disclaimer: I own none of J.K Rowling's characters what-so-ever! I own the characters that you don't recognize. God, I do wish I own Snappe thoughsigh

Author's Note: Thanks for all the reviews, so happy to hear people like my story! And a big thanks for my beta Becca!

Enjoy!

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Dawn stood facing a man, no older then her. He had long white hair that reached his shoulders, tied in the back, gray looking eyes, pale skin, and a smirk that could make Satan himself run for the hills. He wore black slacks, a dark green shirt, and a black robe on top. He smirked at Dawn, not threaten by the wand pointing at him.

"Now, now, no need to get all jumpy," he said, calmly.

"Who are you and give me one good reason why I shouldn't hex you into last week?" Dawn asked.

"Miss Phoenix!" a booming voice behind her yelled.

Dawn turn around when her name was called and saw Snape glaring daggers at her, Emily was behind him, looking both worried and scared. He looked at the wand in her hand and stormed up to her.

"Put down that wand this instant!" he order, she had no choice but to follow.

"Mr. Malfoy, I'm sorry for my governess' actions, she does not know better," he said to Mr. Malfoy, like Dawn wasn't there.

"This," Mr. Malfoy looked at Dawn up and down, "Is the new governess? I thought she was another plaything of yours, Severus."

Even when Snape was annoyed at what he said, he kept his composure. Mr. Malfoy walked over from the couch and took Dawn's hand.

"I'm charmed to meet you, Miss Phoenix, I never would expect Severus to hire such a beauty like yourself. Let me properly introduce myself, I'm Draco Malfoy, at your service," he kissed her knuckles lightly, "my lady." he winked at the small hint of blush on her cheeks.

"Mr. Malfoy will be Emily's Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, Miss Phoenix." said Snape.

"It will be a pleasure working with you, Miss Phoenix. May I call you Dawn instead?" Draco asked, she nodded her head.

Draco and Snape walked away, Draco following the older wizard with Emily close behind. Dawn rubbed her forehead, now she was starting to hate Fridays.

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The weeks went by and soon it developed into October, the trees outside were starting to turn into different colors and soon would be bare in time for winter, in the next two months that is. The air was not too hot or too cold, just right. Even with the weather calm and good, Dawn wasn't feeling it. She was hating Fridays nowadays. Not because her student, Emily, was a pain sometimes in Math, it was Draco Malfoy that got to her. He would show up, right before Snape finished with Potions with Emily, and just sit in the living room until he was needed. Dawn never felt comfortable around the young wizard, he gave up a strange vibe and would always smirk at her, like he knew something she didn't. And sometimes, he would stay over at the Manor for the weekend, much to her discomfort, and go back to his home on Monday, until Friday.

It was a typical Saturday morning, no school work to be done, or having nothing to worry about, expect Draco staying over once again. Dawn was in the library, looking for something to take her mind off her worries. She was in a mood for something...Muggle...and little bit of romance and some good, old drama. Dawn's finger grazed the spines of the books as she read the names of the book. She finally picked out three books and straightened herself up. She turned around and almost jumped out of fright at the person now standing by the doorway, with a trade mark smirk on his face.

"Merlin," she had her hand against her chest, "Mr. Malfoy, you scared me there."

"Well, good morning to you, Dawn," he said, walking up to her.

"I didn't notice you coming in." she said, shifting the pile of books in her hands.

"Well...as the muggles say I'm slippery as a wolf." Draco said.

"It's 'slippery as a fox', Mr. Malfoy." Dawn corrected him.

"Please, as I said before, call me Draco." he said

"Fine, Draco. What brings you by Draco?" she asked

"I just got bored in this place so I seek some...company from a lovely lady such as yourself." Draco said, smiling at her.

"That's very sweet of you to say that, Draco," she said, smiling before turning serious again, "But, I'm busy."

"Oh? Reading?" he looked at the books.

"Yes. Do you have a problem with that?" she asked, almost glaring at him.

"No, not a problem. I was hoping that I can join you. A girl as yourself shouldn't be by herself." Draco said

She sighed, "Fine, you may come with. I will be in the sun room and to make sure to don't just sit there and stare at me, here," she shoved a book at him, "You can read this."

"'Interview with a Vampire'?" he read out loud, confused.

"Yes, it's a muggle book about vampires, suspense, and danger! Hope you enjoy." she said, smiling a bit at the look on his face. She walked past him and headed out.

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Dawn was walking towards the first floor's sun room, a smirk on her face. The look on Malfoy's face was funny, it was confused and shocked. It seemed like he either picked up a book expecting a text book rather than a muggle one. She did hear something about him not liking muggles or muggle borns, until he switched sides to the Light. He was probably a coward at heart he acted it sometimes in the face of danger. She was musing in her thoughts that she failed to notice someone heading her way until she ran straight into a solid form. Hands were at her shoulders at once before she could fall down. She looked up the black eyes of Severus Snape.

"So sorry, Mr. Snape, I...I wasn't looking where I was going." she said, a tint of blush on her cheeks.

"Where are you going in such a rush?"he asked.

"I was only to go to the sun room to read and Mr. Malfoy was going to join me, sir." she said.

His face fell and had a serious look.

"Be careful around Mr. Malfoy, Miss Phoenix. He is trouble when he needs to be."Snape warned before walking past her.

Dawn stared blankly at his walking form. What could he mean by that?

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Severus was walking back to his study in a huff, his fists clutched at his sides. He slammed open his door and slammed it again and locked with a spell. He waved his wand and the fireplace was lit. He sat down in the chair near the fireplace. How could Draco keep doing this to Dawn? He began to think about his conversation with the young Malfoy just last night.
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Severus and Draco were sitting comfortably in Severus' private study. A glass of fine whiskey in their hand. It was a custom for the two of them to sit, talk, and have a drink or two on Friday nights ever since the end of the war. There was a silence between the two wizards, taking sips from the brandy glass. Finally, Draco started to speak.

"Severus, what do you think about Dawn?" he asked suddenly.

"Miss Phoenix? She is a fine teacher for Emily and she taken a shine towards her." he replied.

"Yes. She is a beauty." Draco said, taking Severus by surprise.

"What are you getting at, Mr. Malfoy?" he asked

"I'm thinking about asking her hand in marriage," he said, making Severus choke on the whiskey he chose to drink at that moment.

"Excuse me!" he demanded, starring at the young wizard.

"She is a very beautiful woman, Severus, smart too. I think she would make a fine wife." Draco said

"Mr. Malfoy, you hardly know her." Severus almost hissed at him, his fist clutching on the glass almost to the point of breaking it.

"I've known her a long as you have, Severus. I need an heir to the Malfoy line before I die of old age," he said, taking another drink of whiskey.

"Besides, after Pansy died I got to choose whoever I wish to marry and I choose Dawn." he continued.

Severus remembered that Miss Parkinson and Mr. Malfoy had been very close. They'd had an arranged marriage from the day they were both born. Sadly, towards the end of the war, Draco asked of her to join the Light side, saying it was the winning side. She refused and stayed by her father's side until the Final Battle. She was killed after the first hour, hit by one of the Death Eaters. For the first few years, Draco was in denial as he went through Aurora training. But, it seemed like Dawn had somehow lifted up his spirits a few notches, even though she just glared at him.

"Mr. Malfoy, if you so much lay a hand on my governess in such a way she does not approve of, or even hurt her, I will be forced to fire you and kick you out of my house," he warned, "But if she agrees to be your wife, you have my full blessing." he finished.

"Thank you, Severus." Draco smiled at his godfather
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Severus pondered the behavior Miss Phoenix was showing earlier. She was smiling almost and told him she was reading with Draco. Could she already soften up to him? Would she marry Draco soon? He felt as though a stone dropped into his stomach at the mere thought of her marrying Malfoy. He poured himself a glass of whiskey and drowned it in a signal gulp. Only time would tell.

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Dawn was in the Sun room, sitting at the window seat, a book laid in her lap. Sun shined through the trees and onto her, making her hair shine and sparkle. Plants were hanging just outside the window. Draco walked in and stopped at the sight of her there, too busy reading to notice him.

'Very beautiful indeed, almost like a goddess blessing me with her presence.' he thought before approaching her and sitting down next to her.

"Hello again, Miss Dawn." he greeted

"Oh," she looked up from the book, "hello." she said before returning to her book.

Draco knew this wasn't a good time to start a conversation with her again so he opened his book and began to read.

After a few short hours of silent reading, Draco huffed as he read the passage in the book. Dawn looked up at him and put her own book down.

"Something the matter?" she asked.

"Yes, why isn't there vampire hunters in this book? Surely they would kill both Louis and this Lestat person after all this murdering they did?" he asked.

"Mr. Malfoy, that is a muggle book, they don't follow the same rules as our world does. The writer is a muggle and does not know about our world and our Ministry of Magic." Dawn said, trying not to laugh at his stupidity.

Draco rolled his eyes and closed the book and sat closer to Dawn, she felt totally uncomfortable.

"Tell me, Dawn, why do you read these foolish muggle books?" he asked.

"I happen to like how well they are written and also I grew up with them at the orphanage." Dawn replied.

"Really," he moved closer to her, "please tell me more." Dawn was sure he had just purred.

"Well," she began to her tale, "I would actually read them after I was done doing my chores and I-" she stopped suddenly when she felt something on her thigh.

She looked down and saw Draco's pale hand creeping up her jean covered leg. She instantly stood up and glared daggers at him.

"Mr. Malfoy, I would like you to restrain from touching me in that sort of way." she almost hissed out but keeping her composure.

He stood up, almost towering over her. He smirked at her despite receiving looks that could kill from the blonde haired woman in front of him.

"Oh, Dawnie, I thought you liked that kind of stuff. You are a hard thing to tame, it takes many woman just minutes before they fall for my Malfoy charm," he began to walk towards her, she moved back a step each step he took toward her, "But you are very hard to get and I very much like that in a woman." By now he had her against the wall.

He placed both of his hands near her head, trapping her there. Dawn felt her heart beat loudly, her confidence dying down by each second. Draco smirked at the fear in her eyes and moved his head towards hers. She gasped when she found his lips against hers. He was busy biting her bottom lip, trying to gain access. She tried to struggle but he was too strong for her. He moved one of his hands down her body and to her back and pushed it forward until both of their chest were touching. Dawn moved her hands up his chest, and pushed him off of her.

SLAP!

A red imprint of a hand now graced Draco's pale cheek. Dawn wiped her lips of his essence and glared at him. He looked stunned as he rubbed his sore cheek. She quickly wiped out her wand and pointed at him.

"If you dare as much to touch or kiss me again without my permission like that, I would make you wish you were never born." she hissed out.

When he tried to take a step forward, Dawn quickly waved her wand and he went soaring into the bookcase. Several books fell on his head rather large books at that. She turned on the heel and stormed out of there.

She was too busy cursing under her breath to notice Severus walking near her. He quickly stepped out of the way to let her pass before she could hex him to next week. He looked where she was walking from and peered inside. In the sun room was young Malfoy on the floor in a pile of books, looking like he had just been beaten up.

"What the hell happen here?" he demanded.

"Nothing," Draco said as he picked himself up and straightened out his clothes, "Just a spell back firing." he walked past a stunned Severus in his wake.

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Author Notes: He he, I liked making this chapter. Especially the kissing part with Dawn and Draco. But that's not the end of those two for sure. Stay tuned for the next chapter for more adventures!

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