A/n:same old same old I dont own Anyone, except kimberly. some laungue in this one, enjoy
I'll Take You On.
Dinner had been a disaster. Professor Snape had once again managed to prove what a big ass he was. Here she hoped things had changed and he did not feel so much hatred towards her. But she was wrong. It was still there and just as strong as ever. Kimberly had retired to her chambers early that night telling Minerva that she had to make sure she had everything ready for her Potions Class, and her two Muggle classes.
After entering her chambers she opened one of her many bags and took out one of the many items she had brought back from the Muggle world. A simple can of cola. Rummaging even further into her bag she pulled out a bottle of Bacardi Puerto Rican Rum and made herself a Rum and Coke. Collapsing on her couch she cursed herself for letting Snape get to her. Tomorrow, she decided would be different. She would have the upper hand, if all else failed she would kill him with kindness. Draining the last bit of her drink she stared at the fire for a while longer before heading off to bed.
The next two weeks passed, and Snape continued to avoid Ara. It was Friday afternoon, and Snape had a free period and had been asked by Dumbledore to sit in on one of Professor Ara's classes to see how she was fairing. He arrived to the dungeons ten minutes before the start of the next class. He was about ready to open the door when Kimberly burst out of it and ran smack into him causing her to fall backwards.
Kimberly quickly glanced up and saw Snape standing there. She scowled as she hurriedly picked up the papers she had dropped.
"And where are were we going in such a hurry Professor Ara." Asked Snape his voice full of malice.
"To my next class Professor, which I am now more then likely going to be late for since you decided to grace me with your presence." She said standing up, tucking a strand or two of hair behind her hair that had fallen out of her bun.
"You don't have a Potion class this hour?" Snape asked with surprise. He did not want to have to sit through a Muggle class.
"No, I don't. As always currently on Fridays Snape, I have a Muggles learning class. Now if you will excuse me, I have to go to my other classroom." She said sweeping around him and hurrying away. Snape fumed as he hurried up the stairs behind her. When Snape made it to the classroom, the bell had rang, and there were students hurrying to get seated.
"Good Morning Class, today we are going to go over some things before we start learning to use different Muggle appliances next week, and learning how to cook different Muggles food." Professor Ara looked up from her notes and saw Snape standing in the doorway. "Is there, something I can do for you Professor?"
"Dumbledore has asked me to sit in on one of your classes," he smirked. If she looked upset Snape could not tell.
"Very well." She said before turning her attention back to her class and ignoring Snape. "Now as I was saying. Normally there are several enchantments over the school that would allow us not to use Muggle things here. But Dumbledore has lifted some of them so we will be able to use things in this room only. Once you leave all enchantments will be back in place." Ara paused to look around the room, and started to speak when the door to her classroom opened yet again. In walked a very angry looking Draco Malfoy.
"Mr. Malfoy you are ten minutes late for class, 20 points from Slytherin. Now please take your seat." Draco mumbled a few things under this breath and sat in the back of the classroom. "Now, can anyone tell me what this object is?" she asked setting an unmarked green bottle on the desk. "Yes Miss. Granger."
"It is a Soda Pop. Looks to be a brand called Mountain Dew, popular in America."
"Very good Miss Granger. 30 points to Gryffindor. You answered all three of my questions. If you read any of the books you were suppose to, you should be able to tell me this next object. Yes Miss Granger."
"That is an electronic can opener."
"Very good Miss Granger five points for Gryffindor." so the questions continued as Gryffindor's house points raised. Hermione grinned as she answered all the questions. "Now," Kimberly started before hearing a clearing of a throat. "Is there, something you wish to say or add Professor Snape?" she asked sweetly.
"Oh, none at all," he said crossing his arms.
"Then kindly do not interrupt me. Now, since we have a half an hour left. I have placed simple cookbooks on the table back there, you are to pick out one thing you and your partners would like to make next week. Take the books with you over the weekend and look. I would also like a parchment of paper written over what was learned today. So lets hope you were paying attention." she said looking directly at Malfoy. "List ten things and bring it with you to class on Monday. Now, for the last few minutes of class, look through your books, and if needed be, talk quietly among yourselves please." Professor Ara sat down at her desk and brought out a small looking object and placed a flat object into it, and closed the lid. Snape walked up to the desk and looked at the object. She pressed a button and music played softly.
"What is that object?" Snape asked.
The Professor smirked and asked the class, "Can anyone tell Professor Snape what this object is?" Hermione's hand shot up in the air. "Miss Granger?"
"It's a battery operated C.D player Professor Snape. It plays little round Discs which have music on them." Snape looked just as confused as ever.
"Thank you Miss Granger. That will do. Five points to Gryffindor." Snape groaned inwardly at the fact he would have to try extra hard to find a way to deduct all the house points Professor Ara had given the Gryffindor house. Snape sat on a chair closet to the desk and was waiting for Kimberly to say something, but all she did was sit there and grade some papers and what appeared to be quietly singing along with her music. Snap figured it would not hurt to listen quietly with the rest of the class.
Have you ever lost your way
Have you ever feared another day
Have you ever misplaced your mind
Watching this world you leave behind
Won't you
Won't you give
Won't you give a Man
Give a Man a home.
Have you ever worn thin
Have you ever never known where to begin
Have you ever lost your belief
Watching your faith turn to grief
Won't you
Won't you give
Won't you give a Man
Give a Man a home.
In a world that is un whole
You have got to fight to keep your soul
Some would rather give then receive
Some would rather give up before they believe
Won't you
Won't you give
Won't you give a Man
Give a Man a home.
Snape watched Ara out of the corner of his eye. He noticed she looked so sad. Then it hit him, he remembered hearing this song once... it was that dreadful day ten years ago when Ara walked out of his life forever. He was about ready to ask her something, when the bell rang, and she stood up and gathered her papers, turning off the C.D player as she went.
"Don't forget to write your paper this weekend." Snape opened his mouth to say something, but before he could she grabbed her things and was gone.
At dinner that night, Snape noticed Kimberly had not shown up at all. Snape stood up and excused himself and made his way to her private rooms. He knocked on the door.
"Come in." Came her voice from somewhere inside the room. Snape pushed open the door and walked in. Kimberly glanced up from the book she was reading on the sofa. "Snape, to what do I owe this pleasure?"
"You were not at dinner, I just merely was wondering if you were all right."
"Since when have you ever cared for my wellbeing Snape? All you have ever been and will ever be is an asshole." She said through clenched teeth.
"An asshole? How am I am asshole? You are the one who walked out on me." Snape sneered.
"And here we go again, bring up the past," she mumbled. "I had no other choice Severus," She said quietly, marking her place in her book and closing it. She set it on the table and stood up. "All I ever wanted was for you to love me Severus. Instead every time I needed you, you ran off to the Dark Lord. I could not live a life like that Severus. Where some other being was more important."
"You never cared for me though. All you ever did was find some reason to blame me for everything."
Kimberly stood up and looked at Severus. "Yes Severus, I did, because I was miserable, but I've always loved you Sev, I never stopped. And I never will." With that she turned and walked to her bedroom. "I'm sure you can find your own way out."
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a/n: Well there is chapter three... song was "Give a Man a Home" by Ben Harper.