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Ruby Moon-Snape: Hmm. This story is going over better than I expected.
Severus: Why do you insist on torturing me?
Ruby Moon-Snape: Why, Severus, whatever do you mean?
Severus (growling): You know what I mean!
Ruby Moon-Snape: Cuz it's so much fun!
'blah' means thoughts
Important Note: Now, that the staff members are fifteen, I'll be referring to them by their first names. In case any are confused, here they are: Minerva McGonagall, Rolanda Hooch, Pomona Sprout, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, Severus Snape, and Poppy Pomphrey.
IN THE MORNING
Minerva was the first to wake up. However, not more than a minute later, she heard slight moaning to her left. She sat up and saw her rival Head of House open his eyes. She smiled slightly. "Severus."
He looked over at her, his blue eyes startling her slightly. "I forgot that your true eye color is blue and not black."
"It's not something that's commonly known." Severus sat up.
"You know, Severus, blue eyes soften your appearance."
"Yes, I've been told that before. What time did th-"
"By whom? Who told you that?"
"Lily Evans."
"You mean, Lily Evans Potter?"
"Yes. Anyway, what time did the Headmaster want us to join him in the Great Hall?"
"He said he'd give us a sign."
"He'll probably use Fawkes."
Severus and Minerva were so engrossed in their conversation that they didn't notice the other five staff members sitting up listening in on their conversation until Remus spoke up. "Or he might send someone down to get us."
"How long have you been awake?"
"Since Minerva said that blue eyes soften your appearance," Pomona answered Severus's question. "I think she's right."
"Thanks," Severus replied sarcastically, running his fingers through his hair.
Minerva surveyed the other staff members' oversized robes. "Well, we should get into something that fits." She stood up, took at her wand, and cast the shrinking spell. "Reducio!" Her robes shrunk to fit her fifteen-year-old body. "Much better."
The other six staff members followed Minerva's example. Suddenly, the Hospital Wing doors opened, and Hagrid entered, "Follow meh."
As they made their way to the Great Hall, Severus noticed that Minerva kept staring at him. "Why do you keep staring at me?"
"I can't help it, Severus. Your blue eyes are mesmerizing."
Severus blushed and was still blushing slightly by the time they entered the Great Hall. The entire school's gaze was on the rejuvenated staff members. They recognized all of them, except for Severus, which didn't last long.
Dumbledore continued his speech about the Quidditch games. "The following staff members will play the roles on their team: Minerva McGonagall, chaser; Pomona Sprout, chaser; Rolanda Hooch, chaser; Remus Lupin, beater; Sirius Black, beater; Poppy Pomphrey, keeper; and Severus Snape, seeker."
As he announced their names, each staff member nodded to let the entire school know who they were. The seven staff member then took their seats at the Head Table. All throughout breakfast, Minerva kept looking at Severus, who really wasn't eating much of anything. Severus looked over and caught her gaze. They both blushed and looked away. Dumbledore noticed this. "Something the matter, Minerva?"
"No, Albus. It's nothing," Minerva answered. Minerva wasn't the only one looking at Severus. The entire school, especially Slytherin House, was shocked that their Potions master had blue eyes at one point. As it was Saturday, there were no classes, so the seven staff members could get used to their fifteen-year-old bodies and maybe play a little Quidditch. Severus was a little uneasy about getting on a broom again. The incident was still fresh in his mind and as they walked to the staff room, Minerva could tell something was bothering Severus. "Something the matter, Severus?" When he didn't answer, she touched his shoulder. "Severus?"
Jumping slightly, Severus cast his eyes left and right before asking, "What?"
"What's wrong, Severus?"
"N…nothing. I was just thinking."
"About?"
Knowing his rival Head of House wasn't going to stop interrogating him until she got answers, he sighed. "About the incident which occurred in my fifth year."
The color drained from Minerva's face. "Oh, Severus! I'm sorry. I had forgotten about that! I shouldn't have persuaded you to play."
"You mean tricked me, and it's alright, Minerva. You meant well."
Neither one of them noticed that they stopped walking, even when Minerva threw her arms around Severus's neck. "Still, Severus, if it's bugging you, we can find someone else. We can tell Albus. I'm sure he'd understand."
"Minerva, shh. I need to get on a broom again. Besides, it'll be fun playing against Potter and Draco."
Remus stuck his head out the door of the staff room. "You two coming?"
"We'll be there in a second, Remus," Severus replied. Remus slipped back into the staff room. "Come one, Minerva. Let's go in."
"Okay." They unwrapped their arms and walked into the staff room.
"Minerva, come here." Pomona motioned her over.
She came over. "What is it?"
"Before we go out, we should make some decisions."
"Good idea. Let's start by choosing team captain."
"I say Remus," Poppy put in.
Remus shook his head. "No, I don't want to be captain." Silence reigned as the seven rejuvenated staff members tried to figure out who'd be a good captain.
"I say Minerva," Severus spoke up, breaking the silence.
"I agree with Severus." Remus nodded.
"Me too," Sirius agreed
"I wouldn't mind if no one else wants captaincy." Pomona, Rolanda, and Poppy all shook their heads. "Okay. Now, next decision?"
"Robe colors," Rolanda replied.
"Green and black," Severus supplied.
"No green. Red," Minerva countered.
"No red. Green."
"Red."
"Green."
"Red."
"Green."
"Red."
The two Heads kept arguing about the colors for a few minutes until Sirius got tired of it. "How about neither?"
"I agree with Sirius. We can't use any dominant house color. So, no green, red, blue, or yellow," Pomona responded.
"We can't use the black and white combination either," Rolanda added.
"How about lilac for one of the colors?" Poppy asked.
"No. That's too Lockheart-ish. No pastels," Minerva replied.
"No neon colors either," Remus put in.
"How about royal purple for one of the colors," Sirius questioned.
"I think that's a good color. It's unique, and it's dark enough for certain people."
Severus blushed at Minerva's comment. "The other color can be white."
"Okay. I think we should get to the flying. If there are any more decisions to be made, we can talk about them later," Minerva said.
The six other members nodded and followed Minerva out the door. (Severus was trailing behind the group a little).
"Minerva, do you want me to grab the Quidditch equipment?" Rolanda asked when they got to the broom closet.
"I think it would be a good idea."
Rolanda nodded and whipped out her wand, pointing it at the Quidditch chest. "Windgardium Leviosa!"
The chest floated up and followed the seven Quidditch players out to the pitch. Rolanda guided the chest over to the sidelines and stashed her wand away.
"Well, first things first. Let's practice flying," Minerva stated.
The staff members mounted their brooms and took off, though Severus did so rather reluctantly. Minerva knew it wouldn't take long for the others (along with herself) to readjust to flying, but Severus was another story. After that Bludger (sent by Sirius during a Gryffindor vs. Slytherin game in their fifth year) broke his nose and nearly took the rest of his head along with it, Severus never got on another broom, preferring to either apparate or portkey. Minerva kept an eye in their seeker to see when he felt comfortable on his broom.