Chapter Seven

Closer From A Dream

Dumbledore reached down and touched my face gently. He placed a gentle kiss on my brow and moved away from the bed.

"I'm scared for her Severus. Her dreams are not what they usual are." Dumbledore moved to the door looking back over his shoulder at Severus. "Watch over her please?" With that Albus left the room. Severus began to pace again. The information swirling in his brain.

'She is the daughter of the Dark Lord? How can this be?' Severus moved over to the door way and looked into the bedroom. My brow furrowed as my dreams went sour. A cold sweat covered my body. Snape took in my condition a look of worry crossing his face. He was about to turn and move to the couch for rest when I sat straight in the bed eyes wide, gasping for air. I put my hands to my face and brought my knees to my chest. Snape moved over to the bed and sat next to me looking at me in wonder.

"No." I cried silently into my hands. Severus' heart did flips in his chest, unsure of how to comfort me.

"Jasmine what is it?" There was alarm in his voice. I felt silly and childish. I wiped my eyes and looked at him.

"Nothing it was just a dream." I looked away from him embarrassed. He nodded and went to stand. I grabbed his arm quickly. His brows fused together as if they were one. Concern was clearly written on his face. To only be quickly wiped away and replaced with the steely scowl he always wore. "Please." I stumbled on my words. "Please don't leave me." A flush claimed my face as puzzlement took Snape's.

"What would you have me do?" I looked away blushing more.

"Do not leave me please Severus. I don't want to be alone, not now anyway." Snape let out a slow sigh and closed his eyes. "Lay with me please." I didn't have to ask twice before severus had stripped himself of the heavy outer robe. My heart flutter to see the tight shirt cling to his muscled body. I moved over to give him room. He climbed in the bed and laid on his back. I quickly looked him over turning to face him. I snuggled down against his side. His chest muscles twitched under my cheek as I felt his arm come down hesitantly to wrap around me and his hand finally resting on my hip.

Severus awoke with the start the next morning as a knock came to his chamber door. He felt the extra body pressed into his side and smiled to himself remembering what had been said and done between the two of us. Carefully untangling himself from me he stood and pulled on the outer robe he had thrown on the floor last night. Opening the door he gave a sarcastic smile as McGonagall pushed past him.

"I came to collect Jasmine." I smiled as I stepped through to door way. I had changed back into my clothes I had worn the day before.

"I'm ready to go Minerva. I figured you'd be here early to take me back to my room." McGonagall smiled and put a hand out to me wanting to go. Minerva had never liked the dungeons. "I'll see you at breakfast then Severus?" I questioned and Severus only nodded. Minerva and I moved up the hallway to the Gryffindor common room. Since I was a Gryffindor my last year Dumbledore had graciously given me a dorm to myself there. Minerva was searching through my closets as I was taking a shower.

The bruise on my side was getting smaller by the minute but it was becoming difficult to breathe. I stepped out of the shower and dried myself moving out into the main room. Minerva had chosen a black form fitting stretchable blouse and a pair of dark denims to go with it. I put on my bra and underwear then threw the jeans and blouse on after that.

"I wish I could wear clothing like that again." McGonagall said wishfully. I smiled and moved to the door.

"Are we ready to go to breakfast?" I questioned. Minerva smiled and we moved down the narrow stair case to another corridor.

"Jasmine." I looked at her letting her know she had my full attention. "My I ask you something about last night?" I knew there would be questions so this didn't surprise me. I smiled and nodded Minerva stopped in the middle of a lonely corridor and moved to the side allowing some students to pass.

"Did Severus harm you at all last night? Did he do anything to make you uncomfortable?' My mouth dropped at the question I was expected it to be a question of me and Dumbledore's relations, but nothing about Severus.

"No of course not!" I said quite surprised. I stopped walking and stood beside her. "What would make you ask that question?" Minerva shook her head and moved down the corridor and out into the main Corridor. I rushed to catch up with her. As we reached the Great Hall I saw Harry, Ron in Hermione walking toward us. Smiles plastered on everyone's face except Ron. He didn't look to happy.

"Professor!" Hermione and I had become close friends over the week. I smiled at her.

"Hello Hermione, Ron, Harry. How are you?"

"Alright, Why weren't you in the common room last." I blushed and Minerva who was thankfully standing by made her way into the conversation.

"Ron, Hermione, and Harry in the Hall now come on all three of you before your breakfast gets cold." Breakfast was already set out as I took my seat by Severus and McGonagall. I didn't feel hungry so I just sat there and listen to the Conversation between McGonagall and Dumbledore. Obviously moaning Murtle had flooded the bathrooms again. I laughed at the fact that not much has changed since my days in the school. Severus tapped my leg to get my attention. I looked at him and he wore his usual scowl.

"Meet me in the gardens for lunch. I have something to discus with you."A shiver went up my spine as he gave my upper thigh a squeeze. I closed my eyes and relaxed. 'What is this guy doing to me?' I thought to myself.

Thanks for the comment Jim.. I didn't even notice i was fighting myself lol.. I will be more careful about that...

Luv

Captain Rose