He was lurking in the shadows just around the corner. His face seemed disappointed, hurt even. And then, as Ron began sliding a hand up my thigh, his look of longing transformed into anger, no fury. His resounding, pounding footsteps approached us quickly.
"What in Merlin's name do you think you are doing?"
Ron jumped and spun around on the spot. "Snape!"
"Professor Snape, boy. I presume my eyes were not deceiving me?" He demanded, his voice like ice.
"Sir, I-"
"Shut up Granger." He spat venomously. "I would have thought you of all people would have enough sense to restrain yourself."
"Please sir, don't punish Ron." I quickly interjected.
"Oh, and why not?" He gave Ron a most disgusted look.
"He didn't- He wasn't…" I trailed off. If I said too much more, I would certainly ruin my chances. I couldn't just say I had provoked Ron… that it was my fault.
Alook of utter contempt flashed my way. "Fifty points from Gryffindor and detention for both of you tonight at eight."
Ron was spluttering, trying to voice all the nasty things he was undoubtedly thinking.
Then he disappeared as suddenly as he had appeared.
I watched him leave, the same look of longing on my face as he had worn only seconds earlier.
Now I knew. He did like me…maybe even love me, as I loved him. The only thing to do was to present myself in detention, my head held high, and perhaps try to get a word in.
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