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Severus slipped through the train silently avoiding everyone. Normally he would try and find Lily and hang out with her, but they had had a fight before boarding the train and that was the last thing he wanted.

His head was starting to pound and being alone sounded nice. If he was able to get into his cart without any other Slytherin, mostly Lucius and his group, then he might actually have a fairly nice trip.

Moving into the first empty cart he found he closed the door and sighed softly when he sat down. Finally, away from all the people. Now he just had to make sure it stayed that way for the rest of the trip.

Stretching out on the seat he pulled a book out of his pocket and started to read. If he was going to be stuck on a train alone then he was going to make the best of it and catch up on some reading he wanted to do over the summer.

Four chapters into the book the door swung open revealing Narcissa Black. Biting back a groan he sat up and gave her a glare hoping she'd say whatever she needed and left him alone.

"What are you doing, Severus?" Narcissa asked walking into the compartment.

"Reading," he deadpan staring at her, "What do you want?"

"Lucius is in a bad mood. Apparently, James Potter's little sister and he had a conversation. It didn't end well."

"Thank you for the warning. Anything else?"

Narcissa rolled her eyes before leaving. It wasn't that he didn't appreciate the warning, but he truly didn't want to be around people right now. Though, out of everyone it could be, Narcissa wasn't that bad.

There wasn't many people that the boy got along well with. In fact, he could only think of three people that he didn't mind being around. Narcissa Black was one of them, as long as she was alone.

He didn't like the person that she turned into when she was around her siblings or Lucius was around. She was a different person. A darker person. It was going to be hard to see what happened as they grew up.

Shaking his head Severus opened his book back up and started to read once more. There was nothing that he could do to change her mind though. She was with Lucius for the long haul.

A soft knock came to the door causing Severus to glare at it as it slowly opened. That glare turned confused when he saw a girl standing there looking around as if she was lost and confused.

"Hello," the girl offered with a hopeful smile, "Is it alright if I sit in here?"

"Sure," the Slytherin nodded before he could stop himself.

Looking away he questioned himself at the answer. He did not want to be around people right now. He truly didn't, but that hadn't stopped him from telling her that she was welcome to come in.

As she shut the door behind her he let his eyes travel over her taking her in. It was obvious that she was younger than him so she was a first year. Still she had a confidence in her letting him know she came from a magical family.

That could be a good or a horrid thing. It all depended on the family that she came from. Honestly, as long as she wasn't like the Malfoy's or like most of the Black's, than he was going to be fine.

Pushing those thoughts to the side he focused mostly on how she looked hoping to figure out which family she belonged to. There was something about her that he recognized, but he couldn't figure it out.

Her curly black hair hitting the middle of her back. Her eyes were bright cognac color that just seemed to pull him in. While her skin was slightly tanned letting him know she spent most of her summer in the sun.

He had to admit that she looked very much like what he thought a Gothic princess would look like. Lily had let him burrow one of her books and she was exactly what the character had made him think of.

"I'm Spencer," she introduced sitting on the other side of the cart.

"Severus," he nodded putting his book to the side for a moment.

"Is this your first year as well?"

"Second. Do you know what house you think you'll be in?"

"My parents and brother say that I'll probably be in Hufflepuff."

Severus's heart dropped at that. It was possible for Slytherin's to be friends with other houses, of course, but it was hard. He was learning that now that he and Lily were going to school.

Though it was harder since Lily was in Gryffindor. It was nothing to see Hufflepuff's and Slytherin's as friends. Not all that hard to find Ravenclaw's and Slytherin's as friends either. Gryffindor's and Slytherin's though...Not often.

Those friendships and relationships were far from in-between and, for the most part, very rarely worked out for either party. It was easier to stay within your own house when you were in school.

"What house are you in?" Spencer questioned curiously.

"Slytherin," Severus answered picking his book thinking that the conversation was over.

"Okay. What are you reading? Is it for a class?"

Severus stared at the younger girl in confusion. Saying that he was a Slytherin should have been enough to get her to leave him alone completely. Spencer truly didn't make sense to him.

Clearing his throat he turned the book so she could see the cover. Squinting slightly she shook her head before moving to the side he was sitting on and placed a hand on his.

The Slytherin froze where he was letting her move his hand so she could see the book better. He could feel the warmth coming from her body as she moved closer to him while opening the book.

The only person that ever sat this close to him was Lily and that was usually only when they were at their homes. At school, while they were friends still, there was almost a barrier between them.

Maybe this was why so many Hufflepuff's and Slytherin's were friends. Hufflepuff's simply didn't care what house you were in. As long as you were a good person to them everything was fine.

"Potions," Spencer smiled, "Is this your favorite subject?"

"Yes," Severus spoke clearing his throat, "It is."

"May I look at it with you?"

Nodding his head Severus tried to relax only for the young girl to curl into his side and place the book on his lap. Looking down he saw her smile happily up at him before looking down at the book once more.

For a moment Severus sat there unmoving. This was not something that he was used to dealing with. People did everything they could to stay away from him. They didn't try to get closer.

Swallowing heavily he looked down at the book and started to read aloud. He could feel hazel eyes on him as he read. He knew it wasn't something a lot of people were interested in. Why Spencer wanted to hear it was beyond him.

As he read he found that not only was she paying attention, but she would stop him to ask questions when there was something she didn't understand. It was as if he was teaching her about the potions.

It was an odd thought, but it was actually a bit fun knowing that he was showing her something that she only knew the basics of. He could actually teach her something that she didn't know.

"The train will be stopping soon," Severus sighed feeling it slow down, "You should get ready."

"Oh?" Spencer looked around a frown on her lips, "I was having fun."

"You were?"

"I was. You'd make a wonderful Potions Professor, Severus. Is that what you want to do?"

"I enjoy potions, but I am unsure what I wish to do with it."

"Until you figure it out would you be okay teaching me?"

"Professor Slughorn is the Potions Professor."

"Yes, but maybe you could tutor me when you're not busy?"

Searching the girls eyes for some kind of trick. Still, she seemed truthful in wanting him to teach her. It was odd, but he had enjoyed showing her what was in the book.

Slowly nodding his head in agreement he watched the young girls face light up as she smiled. Small arms wrapped around the Slytherin crushing Spencer to him and holding on tightly.

As she pulled back Spencer pressed his lips to his cheeks. A dark blush came to his face at the feeling, but Spencer was already closing the door as she left the compartment to get changed.

"This is not going to end well," Severus sighed putting his book away.