Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters or plot points. The quote at the beginning is also (obviously) not mine. I make no money out of this.
Chapter 1
"… you know what I must ask you to do. If you are ready…if you are prepared…'
I heard the words only subconsciously, his voice drowned out by the suddenly louder thumping of my heart. Even though I had been expecting for those words the whole evening, it did not prevent my mouth from suddenly feeling dry. The barely controlled fear that I had contained within me all evening exploded into a full-blown panic. Somehow I managed to keep my face impassive, my eyes locked to the face of the speaker, only my eyes betraying to him the full intensity of the emotions I was experiencing. I knew he understood, he was the only one in the room who could, the only one in the world who knew what he was asking of me. His deep blue eyes reflected his hurt, his pain that he must put this task upon me. For although he asked my consent, it was an order; I knew, we both knew that there was no other choice. It must be done, and I must do it.
I hold onto his gaze for a while longer, communicating with the silence more than I ever could with words, for what words could describe the turmoil of my heart? This way was better, for heart communicated with heart, soul communicated with soul without the interference of lowly wisps of breath.
His eyes speak to me a deeper message than the words he has said. They speak to me of understanding, of love, and greatest of all a trust and belief that was so strong, so unshakeable that it filled my very veins with strength and determination.
Gathering my courage from that face, I nod my head briefly in acknowledgment and consent, and without another word or glance turn towards the door and the dark night outside.
A/N: So, do you like it? I've been wanting to write a Snape angst fic for a long time, and I kind of like the way this turned out. This is only the first chapter, and I do intend to write more, but I have no idea when that will happen, so till then this can be a stand-alone. Do review, I'd love to know what you think!