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A Teenaged Snape?
"Absolutely not! I refuse!" Severus Snape exclaimed as he looked at the Halloween costume Hermione had suggested for him. He looked enormously idiotic in the costume she had made him try on.
"Fine, Mr. Know-it-all-but-I-can't-pick-a-Halloween-costume-without-help, what do you want to wear?" Hermione said, as she randomly looked through another rack full of costumes for boys. This time Severus frowned. He used the ludicrous costume's violet tail to his advantage and whacked her with it. Hermione glared at him.
"I do believe you are Hogwart's resident know-it-all? In addition to that, I can perfectly well pick a costume on my own, but I thought I could use an opinion, just an opinion." Severus said. Hermione's angry face began to break. Her frown turned into a smile, which led into her full out laughing fest. Severus rested his hands on his side, tapping his lavender, padded foot.
"What are you laughing about? I demand to know what is so amusing!" Severus sneered. This made Hermione laugh even harder. After a minute or so, her laughs finally ceased. Her gigantic grin, however, did not subside.
"Well, you can't very well expect me to take a purple dinosaur named Barney seriously," Hermione replied. "By the way, weren't you going to go to Hogsmeade with Charlotte?"
"If you must know, she is unable to attend. She had to stop by at home until the dance." Severus said, as he eyed the Death Eater costume in front of him. He gave Hermione a childish mock of a smirk and made an attempt for it. Hermione slapped his hand away from it.
"Honestly, your intelligence does not match your maturity." Hermione said with a mother's air. Severus stuck her tongue out at her, as he tried to pull the headpiece off.
Hermione continued to look for his costume, as he struggled around the store, running into several people. After five minutes of struggling for air, Severus finally ran into a wall, causing Hermione to jump slightly at the sound.
"A little assistance?" Severus asked, helplessly. He had accomplished getting the head stuck on backwards. Hermione walked over to him, and gave it a swift jerk. As the head came off she stumbled backwards, about to fall. Severus quickly threw an arm behind her waist. They stared at each other for a moment, then abruptly moved apart. She tugged the costume's zipper down and then turned back to searching.
"This doesn't seem to be getting any easier. I know, just tell me what Charlotte's going to be." Hermione said, as she turned back to see Severus to see him now fully dressed in the Death Eater costume, proudly. She could see he was smirking from looking into the air hole.
She sighed, as she walked over to him and removed the silver mask, standing on her tiptoes. Surprising them both, she gave him a kiss on the forehead.
"Oh little Sevvie, I want you to be a good boy and then later I'll get you a lolly, alright Pumpkin?" Hermione said, mocking a scene of a misbehaved child and a mother. The Head Boy quickly covered his astonishment and changed his face expression to a frown.
"Don't call me Pumpkin. I'll be good. Now, where's my lolly." Severus said, holding out his hand like a child. The Head Girl gave him a smile, before literally giving him a lollypop from her pocket. He quickly unwrapped it and popped it into his mouth.
"Now what is Charlotte going to be?" Hermione said, as she resumed searching and Severus sucked his sugary treat in the corner.
"I don't know, she hasn't told me," Sev answered, now more mature. "Tell me what you are going to be then." Hermione went over to him and sat with him.
"A princess," she answered. Severus nodded as he teased her, by trying to stuff the lollypop into her mouth. She swatted the treat away.
"Then, I'll be a prince," Severus said.
"You can't be that, we aren't going together. That wouldn't make sense." Hermione said.
"Is Eric going to be a prince?" Hermione shock her head.
"He's going to be a Muggle pilot." Severus looked confused as to what a pilot was, but quickly dismissed his confusion. It wasn't important right now.
"Well, I don't really want to keep up this searching. It's the simplest answer and gets us down faster. Then we can head over to the Three Broomsticks to meet up with Harry, Ron, and Ginny. If we get done even sooner, we can head to Flourish and Blotts." The idea of the bookstore intrigued Hermione and she reluctantly agreed.
They easily found a suitable costume. It was made of gorgeous deep blue silk and had a white middle front lined with gold trimming and buttons down the front. The pants were the same creamy white as the front of the frock coat. It came with simple, yet fancy, shiny black boots and white stockings.
Severus looked absolutely amazing in the costume. He even liked it himself as he checked himself out in the mirror.
"Oh my god, Severus, you look charming. He came in a monkey came out a charming prince!" She said, as she pretended to be overly happy. She really did like it and Severus knew she did.
"What does your dress look like, Hermione?" Severus said, as he stepped back in the dress room to change back into his regular clothes.
"It's a surprise. It looks gorgeous though. I ordered it from one of Ginny's catalogs. It was expensive, but well worth it." Hermione said. Severus nodded as he stepped out of changing room fully dressed.
After, paying for the costume that was whopping 98 galleons, being made of pure silk, and purchasing a few books from Flourish and Blotts, Severus and Hermione headed to the Three Broomsticks. Ron, Harry, and Ginny were chattering around one of the outside tables. Spotting Hermione and Severus, they waved them over.
"So Severus, what has Hermione picked for you?" Ginny asked, as she handed Hermione and him bottles of butterbeer.
"I decided to be a prince," Severus said, as he opened his bottle and took a gulp.
"Hermione's going to a princess though," Ginny stated.
"We were in there so long; I thought it would just be simpler." Everyone nodded, except Hermione, who knew and was opening her own bottle. "By, the way what are you guys going to be?"
"Since it's muggle-themed, I thought of being this thing called an American football player. Apparently in America, their football is called soccer and football there is an entirely different sport. Either way, Pavarti is going to be a cheerleader so we can match." Ron said. Severus nodded and turned over to hear what Harry was going to be. His cheeks were flushed, as he looked away.
"So, Harry, tell everyone what your going to be," Ginny said sweetly to her boyfriend. He quickly mumbled something under his breath as he kept his head down.
"What was that Harry?" Hermione said with pure curiosity. She bet anything Ginny had paired their costumes up.
"He said he is going to be cowboy and I'm going to be his cowgirl," Ginny answered with a smile.
"What's wrong with that, Harry," Severus said.
"A lot of things, first of all I have to wear these tight, leather pants. I have to have little spurs on the back of my boots - if I step back I'm bound to take off someone's toe. The hat is entirely too childish with its leather strap. I look like a life sized Woody!" He frowned. Hermione began to laugh, having the only muggle experience besides Harry.
"He forgot to tell you about his little wooden pony he gets to rid around," Ginny said. Everyone understood that one and joined in the laughter.
"Harry James Potter, Hermione Jane Granger, Ronald Billius Weasley, Ginerva Molly Weasley, Severus Alexander Snape, how dare you ditch Professor Daniels!" Professor McGonagall exclaimed, surprising them all. She must have been out of breath from having to say all their full names and from charging all the way here, but even so she still had the same effect on them all.
They had forgotten that they had ditched the Professor some time ago. He kept awarding Gryffindor house points for the most ridiculous reasons that even Harry was beginning to get annoyed. Plus, he always seemed to only want to talk to Harry and sneer at Severus. He was ruining their time.
They spent their time trying to explain this to Professor McGonagall, only resulting in her dragging them back to the castle.
"Hermione, hurry up! We have to meet up with everyone soon!" Severus yelled as he began to bang his head against her door in frustration.
"In a minute and stop that infernal racket!" Hermione yelled.
"Yeah, shut up that noise and go get Harry!" Ginny screamed as well. She was helping Hermione with her costume.
Severus sighed, as he made his way down the steps of their balcony. They had 5 minutes before the ball started. Luckily, just as he was about the exit the Head Common Room, Harry came running towards him in the most ridiculous costume Severus had ever seen. He tried desperately to keep a straight face by biting on his bottom lip. James Potter would have a fit if he had seen what his son was wearing.
"Don't hold it in, it just makes it worse," Harry answered, as Severus began to laugh. Harry gave him a small grin before handing him his wooden pony.
"Oh well, it's for Ginny," Harry said, with a small smile.
"How'd you two get together anyway?" Severus asked with curiosity. He had always heard that Ginny like Harry, but not vice versa.
"Well, it's a long story." Harry whispered. "I used to have a crush on Hermione and I was going to ask her to the dance, but she was with Eric. I was feeling a bit down, so Ginny cheered me up. That's basically how we got together. I'm over Hermione now. She's happier with Eric anyway."
After he was finished, Harry made his way up the balcony, leaving Severus to think about what Harry had just said. The last line seemed to really stick to him.
"She's happier with Eric anyway," Severus repeated under his breath. His moment of thought was interrupted by...
"Honey, you looked fabulous!" Charlotte exclaimed, walking through the left open portrait door. Severus gapped when he saw her. She was dressed as a very revealing Muggle maid costume. The skirt was several, several inches too high with fish net stockings, and the neckline was extremely low. You would think she was a prostitute had she not been holding a small duster.
Charlotte ran up and gave Severus a hug, which made him very, very happy indeed. He quickly wrapped his arms around her thin waist and gave her a small kiss. Harry gaped too, but luckily he held his composure and continued to call out for Ginny.
A minute later, Charlotte was followed by her brother, Eric.
"Hermione dearest, are you ready," he called out. He was about to step forward when he saw Severus' costume. "You're a prince?"
"Yes, I know, Hermione's a princess, but it was just easier," Severus answered, still holding Charlotte in his arms. Eric gave him nod and sat himself down on the Head couch.
Ron and Pavarti soon entered. Ron also gaped when he saw Charlotte, but quickly hid it. Pavarti's smile was mixed with her intense glare at Charlotte. Ron was wearing a gold and red San Francisco 49ers costume and Pavarti was wearing a simple red and white cheerleader costume with the word "victory" on the front.
"Hey everyone, nice costumes," Ron said with a big grin on his face.
"Ronald Weasley is that you!" Hermione screamed from her dormitory.
"Yes, Mione!" Ron yelled back, still with his smile.
"How dare you do that to Crookshanks!" She yelled.
"Do what?" Harry asked, who was standing next to the door.
"This," Hermione said, as her door opened slightly, letting Crookshanks. The cat was dressed in a football costume for cats! It frowned with its little blue helmet and jersey. Everyone giggled as the cat began to charge after Ron. Ron ran all over the room, finding no high places that the cat could not reach. After a few minutes, that lazy cat ran back up the balcony and began to groom itself with a cat smirk on its face.
"Hermione are you done yet?" Ron yelled impatiently. The door to her room opened and Ginny stepped out. She grabbed Harry, who was the only other person on the balcony, by the arm and dragged him to the bottom of the steps.
"Presenting, Hermione Granger, resident number one know-it-all - sorry Sev you're second," Ginny said, smiling as she announced for Hermione. The door once again clicked open to reveal Hermione in a stunning pink gown, shimmering to gold as the light of the fire hit it. Hermione too, seemed to glow. Ginny had done an excellent job at doing her makeup and styling her hair. There was even a small tiara on her head. Everyone gasped, including Severus. To him, she looked absolutely stunning that he forgot about Charlotte in his arms for a moment. Hermione was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.
The princess smiled as she made her way down the balcony, revealing glass enshrined toes, just like Cinderella. Eric helped her down the final steps.
"Does everyone like it?" Hermione asked, nervous from the silence. Everyone began together saying how much they liked it, that everyone began to laugh at their musical racket. The Head Girl smiled as she turned to Severus, who had now released Charlotte and was starring at her.
"Sev, I forgot this morning, but I asked Harry and Ron to sneak out to Hogsmeade to get me this for you," Hermione said, as she showed him a crown. It was made out of plastic, but it looked entirely real for some reason. It was embedded with small plastic jewels that seemed to gleam.
Severus smiled as he bowed to let her place the crown on his head. After she had finished adjusting it on his head, he gave her another small bow.
"Thank you, kind lady," he joked. Looking up, he noticed Eric was glaring at him from corner of his eye.
"Now, let's get out to that dance," Hermione said, waving everyone to the portrait door. She, however, grabbed Severus by the arm.
"Severus, I forgot to tell you that Professor Dumbledore told me that it was a tradition that the Head Boy and Head Girl dance first together to start off the ball. I already told Eric, so go tell Charlotte."
Severus nodded, as they followed the rest of the gang towards the Great Hall. He quickly caught up with Charlotte and told her the news. She frowned.
"You'll dance with me right after, right?" She whispered into his ear. He reassured her that he would dance with her all night, which easily made her content once more. He, like all the other gentlemen and Ron, offered their arms to their dates as they reached the Great Hall.
The Great Hall was blasting with Muggle music, but played by the MMI, which were the Muggle Music Imitators. They were a band that imitated muggle-style music and were quite a big hit now. The four house tables were gone replaced by smaller tables for groups of people. The band was also playing where the staff table used to be.
The group soon spotted Albus, dressed as golfer, with Professor McGonagall, dressed as a Greek Goddess, making their way to the stage. This of course really scared a lot of students to see their almost-a-hundred-years-old professor in a loose toga. The music stopped.
"Good evening, students and staff, and welcoming to Hogwarts' Halloween Dance. Everyone looks lovely tonight. I'd just like to thank the Head Boy and Girl, Severus Snape and Hermione Granger, for hosting this event." Lights from out of nowhere landed on Severus and Hermione, who both looked at each other with smiles on their faces.
"I invited them, as Head Boy and Girl, to do the honor of starting this dance." Albus smiled with a twinkle in his eye. Severus walked over to Hermione.
"Will you do me the honor of dancing with me?" Severus asked, as he bowed, and offered her his hand. She happily took it and allowed Sev to lead her to the middle of the floor. The band began to strike to play the song that Hermione and most muggleborns knew as Brian McKnight's "Back at One".
Severus smiled as he looke-d at Hermione. She was utterly gorgeous in her pink gown. It was a classy dress. He had finally decided that maybe Harry was right, she would be happier with Eric. Eric Rowling wasn't tainted like he was. He had a past that he did want to bring upon Hermione and plus he might even endanger her life. She wouldn't want him once he turned back and she didn't even want him now.
Charlotte was beautiful and she didn't seem as innocent as Hermione. She seemed to always care for him. Severus didn't know if she would really want him when he changed back, if he would at all, but she liked him now and Hermione didn't. He would enjoy this dance with Hermione as a friend.
Hermione loved that warm smile on his face. He really did look handsome in his outfit. But no, she had to stop this. Severus didn't seem interested in her in that way at all. Eric was interested in her and that was what mattered. Eric was handsome and sweet, and he really did care for her. He was the perfect man for her. Severus was happier with Charlotte anyway and she wanted whatever was best for her friend. She would enjoy this dance with him.
The two hardly noticed that other couples began to join them as well, except Charlotte, who had a fake smile on her face, and Eric, who was too nice really to be jealous. Soon the couple realized the song had ended and let go of each other. Both their faces flushed.
"Ready to dance, Severus," Charlotte purred as she stepped in front of Hermione and grabbed Severus around the waist. Severus nodded, before giving Hermione a small smile. He allowed Charlotte to lead him off to the other side of the room. Hermione was lead by Eric to the opposite side of the room.
The music began to pick up and Severus was having a great time dancing with Charlotte. Her costume was erotic and her dancing was mesmerizing.
After about an hour, dinner was announced. Harry and Ginny, Ron and Pavarti, Severus and Charlotte, Hermione and Eric, and Neville and Luna sat down at one of the tables together. They each ordered what they wanted and the food was in front of them in moments. After eating, they made their way back onto the dance floor.
An hour later, Hermione was dancing with Eric again. She was having the time of her life dancing with him, as he was a pretty good dancer. The Head Girl just spotted Charlotte grabbing Severus by the arm and leading them out of the Great Hall. By the direction they left, it looked like they were heading for the Room of Requirement.
Hermione's heart stopped. Something inside her told her she just couldn't take it anymore. She knew she was about to do something that could end up very, very bad, and possibly ruin her friendship with Severus, but at that moment she really didn't care.
"Eric, I'll be right back, I have to use to bathroom,"
Severus was having a grand time. Charlotte had suggested, "they go to the Room of Requirement and have some fun". He didn't know what was happening, but that just completely took him over. It might have been his raging teenage hormones or the spiked punch, but he knew what he wanted.
She quickly led him into the room and locked the door behind them.
Hermione was now racing. It was a bit difficult in her glass slippers, so she kicked them off, her mind on other things. She never really liked Eric at all; she was trying to convince herself that she had no interest in Severus, which was not true. There was no turning back; she knew what she had to do.
She soon reached the door to the Room of Requirement. Hermione tried the knob, but had no such luck. She whipped out her wand and frantically cast alohamora. She charged in to see Severus in nothing but silky, black boxers and Charlotte in nothing but her underwear and bra, touching each other and kissing like animals on a bed. The two soon broke apart, noticing the newcomer.
"Hermione! What are you doing here?" Severus choked, as he covered himself and charlotte with the silky sheets. Before Hermione could answer, Charlotte got out of bed and began redressing herself.
"Sev, maybe I'll see you back at the dance," Charlotte said, now fully dressed. Severus was about to protest, but she was already out the door. She closed it behind her, leaving Hermione facing a half naked Severus.
"What the bloody hell did you do that for?" Severus yelled angrily, as he spotted his pants next to him and began putting them on under the sheets. Hermione was on a verge of tears.
"I was wondering where you were going," Hermione chocked. Severus turned to her and glared at her. She had just ruined his time just because she was wondering where he was going.
"Why would you care?" asked Severus angrily. Hermione was in tears.
"Maybe because I love you! Have you ever considered that?" screamed Hermione, as she ran off leaving an utterly confused Severus.
Proud of me? Huh? Huh? Huh? I had a lot of fun writing this chapter! Its nine freaking pages! Don't worry I'll update soon!
P.S. The Url's for most the costumes are in my profile. There's Severus', Hermione's, Harry's, Ginny's, Crookshanks', Ron's, Parvati's, Eric's, and Charlotte's.
P.S.S. Yes, I know, Charlotte and Eric, burn in hell. Have no fear, its sshg!
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