Apprentice
A/n: Okay so I really enjoy writing this story! Haha, so im going to update again! A shout out to: McNasty4Slytherins and Kamiccolo's Rose for reviewing, it really means a lot, thank you for the positive reviews! Btw: Amortentia is the strongest love potion in the world. I didn't want to confuse anyone..It was seen in the HBP.
Hermione stared down into her cauldron, frowning as she felt eyes boring into her. She stirred the neon pink liquid. She wondered many things as she was brewing, why does Snape need Amortentia? Why did she have to sit behind his desk, in front of everyone in double and advanced potions as she brewed what he wished?
'I think he just like to embarrass me. That's why I have to sit in front of everyone….what a git.' She thought in her head as she stirred counter clockwise.
She glanced up and saw Harry and Ron sitting at a table together, Ron glaring at her and Harry didn't even look in her direction, which was pretty hard since she was in the front of the room. She then looked over to the slytherin side of the room. Draco was focused in drawing his crude drawing and Blaise was paying attention to the harsh man stalking around the room.
"Ten points from Gryffindor. Some of you should learn to pay attention Mr. Potter." Snape hissed and turned Harry's book to the correct page.
"Bloody hell…" Ron mumbled.
"Yeah….Why does she get to skip classes and just stay here and do nothing all day?" Ron added minutes late, nodding toward Hermione.
Snape turned quickly "Mr. Weasly, what Ms Granger does is none of business."
Ron's face turned red and he looked down to his book, grumbling angrily.
Hermione looked at the red headed boy with a frown. She wondered how and why their friendship had fallen apart so fast. Was it because she no longer felt feelings for him? She couldn't help it, she needed some one more book smart and interested in things she was. Not quiddich or playing pranks on poor first years.
She shook her head and glanced back down at her potion, the neon pink potion glittered in the small light that lit the room. She smiled and went to fetch a bottle and a cork to bottle the potion. She carefully poured the sparkling liquid into the small bottle.
"Professor, I'm finished." She spoke up for the first time. He turned and walked smoothly to her.
He nodded in satisfactory "As always, perfect. Tell me does it always pay off to be a insufferable-know-it-all?"
"Well professor, im not so insufferable if you agreed to spend all day every day with me, and yes obviously it does." She smirked and handed him the potion.
He narrowed his eyes and snatched the potion from her. "Why do you need this?" She questioned.
"I needed an example for advanced potions. The idiots need something to go buy." He mumbled.
Hermione smiled and cleaned her mess up and put her un used items back into the cupboard.
Hermione sighed in relief as class was dismissed. She didn't like being in front of people, especially Ron. "Professor, is there any way that I could sit in the back of the classroom?"
"Why?"
"Because I like it better back there, and I wont get distracted by students."
"Very well." He sat at his desk and began to grade papers.
"I'm going to the kitchens. We missed breakfast, would you like anything?" She started to walk out of the room.
"Black coffee please." He didn't look up.
Hermione nodded and walked out. Snape sighed and leaned back. When had she grown up? No longer was she Ms. Granger that he knew and remembered, she was a woman that had faced fear and never turned back. He could still remember when she walked into his classroom bushy headed and annoying. He almost missed it.
Hermione walked down the hallway and opened the large doors to the kitchen. "May I help you?" A small house elf popped into view.
"Oh yes, could I get a large cup of coffee and pancakes and eggs please? Professor Snape missed breakfast." She smiled down at the house elf.
"Trixie is able to serve!" She popped and re popped with the items floating in reach of Hermione.
"Oh thank you so much!" Hermione placed her hands under the tray and walked out of the kitchens. Not many people knew where they were, but with her always being in the library she missed meals frequently.
She frowned and her cheeks turned pink as she remembered last night. Why did he make her drink the potion? He knew it side effects and how long it takes to wear off. Thank god it was only one hour of singing and skipping like a fairy princess, instead of a whole day.
"Here's you coffee." She walked into the classroom and handed him the strong black liquid.
"Thank you."
Hermione smiled, she was glad he was being so civil to her. It was almost kind of weird actually. She remembered when he would sneer and insult her through out class and now he was thanking and tolerating her presence.
"You are done for the day Ms. Granger. That is all I needed from you today. Your real test will start tomorrow. It will take six months to brew."
"May I ask what potion and what is the test for?"
"As you see Ms. Granger our defense against the dark arts department is…lacking. You have proven yourself worth of a potions mistress but can you handle teaching? I will be taking over the defense against the dark arts department next year, in that year I have to find a replacement."
"Me…?" She questioned.
"If you do not want my overly generous offer Ms. Granger…"
"Oh no professor, I would love to! But I have to be certified first.."
He resisted the urge to roll his eyes, the girl could be daft in some areas. "I am able to certify you. If and only if you pass."
"So brewing this potion will be my test?"
"Yes, Felix Felicis."
"Liquid luck sir? That takes…" He cute her off.
"Six months of brewing time. It will talk you a month to gather and grow your ingredients. In the remaining months you will assist me in teaching and brewing."
Hermione smiled and nodded "Thank you sir!"
Snape nodded and waved his hand. "You are dismissed." He sipped his coffee and continued to grade fouth year;s papers on the magical properties of monkshood.
Hermione quietly shut the door and walked down the corridor and stopped at the picture of a black knight.
"Pixie sprouts." The portrait swung open and she entered her quarters. Snape had personally insisted that her quarters be close to where she would be brewing, for late nights and early mornings. McGonagall had immediately agreed and made this for Hermione.
The walls of her small living room were charmed to change colors with her emotions, and the plush black couch and arm chair were up against the wall toward the fireplace. Her bedroom was a deep red with silver furnishings. Her large bed was four poster and the sheets were a crisp white along with her fluffy down comforter. She felt at home and peace in her quarters, they were even so kind enough to She smiled and laid on the bed, her life was looking up. Now she just needed a boyfriend to soothe and comfort her.
Hermione frowned and opened her favorite book: Hogwarts: A history and began reading to pass the time away until dinner.
A/n: Alright, I know this one is kinda short but oh well. But guess what! Im getting a mini pig on my birthday! Which is in like….3 weeks. :D His name is Hamlet awhh. Not that any of you care or read my pointless AN. Lol Review PLEASE