Apprentice

A/n: Oh my god, I love you all and I totally mean it! I received a review, like 10 minutes ago actually, that said "I cried, Twice!"- Vampiregirl811, That made me tear up. I'm so glad that I can make people cry (Wow that sounds mean). I hope you all continue to love and review my story. And I'm starting to feel writers block coming on….if anyone has any idea's or suggestions tell me :D You'll get credit.

Severus paced back and forth in his living room anxiously waiting for seven thirty to arrive. He walked back and forth, checking his watch and looking at the single white rose on the table. He sighed, he didn't know what to do, the woman was so confusing. First he couldn't decide if he should even get a flower, but women like things like that right? After he decided to give a flower, he didn't know what kind. He quickly decided on a rose, now for what color. White? Red? Black? After an hour of going back and forth he decided on a white one, since she reminded him of purity. He then questioned if what he was wearing acceptable. He looked down on himself, he was wearing black slacks and a white button up shirt, he also decided to bring a cloak just in case. His dragon hide boots shined in the light. He checked his watch and decided he would start to make his way to her room.

Hermione was in a similar situation. She wondered what she should do with her hair first. She then decided that she would place many beauty charms on her hair to make it lay straight. She sighed and wiped the bead of sweat from her forehead, she brushed her long straight hair and smiled. She then took out the small amount of makeup she owned and applied the foundation. She put little eyeliner on and mascara. She then walked over to her closet. What to wear? Something caught her eye and she smiled and pulled the black skirt out, she had never had a reason to wear it. She then picked out a semi formal shirt that was teal in color and was made of a silk material. She slid into the mid thigh length skit, she thought it was modest and sexy at the same time, after all she was not a whore. She loved to feeling of the silk on her skin as she slipped the shirt on over her head. She picked a pair of sandals that were black in color with a small heel. She applied a small amount of pink lip gloss and dropped the bottle as a loud knock startled her. She cursed under her breath and picked it up quickly and placed it on the dresser.

She opened the door and almost gasped. He looked so handsome, his hair looked clean and combed, and his face was not contorted in an unhappy face. He looked relaxed and happy.

Severus looked at the door and paced back and forth, he had never really been on a date. He looked at the rose in his hand and glared. He knocked loudly and hid the white flower behind his back. The door opened revealing a woman he had never seen.

"You look nice." Her voice was so sweet, he forgot to breathe, let alone talk.

He finally regained his composure and looked her up and down. Her skirt accentuated her waist and the teal shirt looked wonderful on her. His eyes fell upon her hair, the change was drastic. He was sure if she did this when she was still in school, boys would have paid more attention to the girl. He vaguely remembered the famous quiddich player who had a thing for her, no wonder he never like the man.

"You look beautiful." His reply was stiff and unsure. He slowly raised his hand from behind his back and presented the rose to her.

Hermione gasped, she was shocked. Severus Snape was handing her a flower? She took it gently and smiled. "Thank you, let me put this in water. You may come in if you'd like."

Severus stepped through and watched as she walked into the bedroom and heard the water turn on. A minute later she walked out and smiled.

"Ready? Where are we going?" She questioned.

He held his arm out and she took it. Her questioned went unanswered as her world caved in and she felt as if she was being sucked through a straw. She groaned as they popped into a secluded ally of muggle London.

"I thought you couldn't apperate inside of Hogwarts?"

"I can, since I was a double agent I was allowed and still am." He answered looking down at her.

They walked out of the ally and Hermione gasped, they were in downtown London. She smiled and looked up at him. His lips gently upturned and he offered her his arm. She smiled, he was such a gentlemen. He led her to a restaurant called Maze. She knew that this was a five star restaurant and that it was very expensive. He gave her a look that said not to argue and she didn't. She was led into the restaurant and looked around, expensive chandeliers hung from the ceiling, the diamonds sparking in the light. The walls were painted a soft white and the tables and chairs were a deep red, making the atmosphere a romantic one.

They were quickly led back, since Severus had made a reservation. As they walked back to their table, Hermione glanced around at all of the people, she felt unworthy. Her eyes fell onto a table as they walked by. Her blood ran cold and her heart stopped. A man and a woman sat at a table, laughing. Hermione's lip quivered as she walked by, her eyes glued to the woman and man.

"Oh dear, will you stop talking about work at the diner table? I don't feel like hearing about drilling cavities when were about to eat." The woman took a sip of her wine.

"I'm sorry Jane." The man smiled at the woman, they looked so in love.

Hermione followed quietly behind Severus and sat across from him in the booth they were given. Her eyes still on the man and woman.

"Hermione." He touched her hand.

Her eyes left the pair and looked at him "Yes?"

"What is the matter?" Did he do something wrong?

"Those are my parents." She whispered.

"Why didn't you say anything?"

"When the war started I was afraid that the death eaters would target them to get to me, so I erased their memory of me."

He looked at the woman, she had gained a new respect in his eyes. "It is okay."

Hermione nodded and smoothed down her hair. She shook herself from her depression, promising herself a good cry when she returned home, and started to enjoy their date.

They ordered their first course of food, which was potato soup. The small bowl of soup was delicious and she quickly ate it. Next was the main course and she ordered the roasted duck with snow peas, Severus ordered the pan fired foie gras with green apples. They ate in a comfortable silence wile savoring their meals and sipping on the wine. Hermione smiled when the plates were removed and her favorite part of any meal was placed in front of her. Dessert. She smiled and savored the tangy taste of sweet lemon and potato pudding. The night had been a success and she was glad that she was able to get out for once.

Severus then led her out of the restaurant and apparted back to Hogwarts. She smiled as he led her back to her room. "I need to changed, then ill be in to check on my potions." Severus nodded and watched as she closed the door. He walked back to his quarters and sighed in relief. The date was a success. Everything had gone perfectly, exactly the way he wanted it, except for the snag with her parent's. He changed into his usual attire and walked into the lab.

Hermione smiled and touched her heart. She was so surprised that he had taken her to a muggle restaurant. She was still terribly tore up about her parents, but right now Severus was in her life and she content with just that. She quickly threw on lounge pants and a t-shirt. She stopped and smelled the delicate white rose, it smelled sweet. She smiled and walked down to the dungeons and then into the lab. "Gosh, do you never not wear those?" She pointed to his robes "Sometimes I think you sleep in those."

"Actually I don't sleep in anything."

Hermione's cheeks reddened and she rolled her eyes at his attempt to joke. She walked over to her potions. She groaned as she looked into the cauldron. The liquid was still pitch black.

"I know, it takes a long time." He glanced up at her.

She nodded and sat on the stool and laid her head on the table. He suddenly got a brilliant idea. "I'm going to go and read, would you care to join me? I'm sure I have something you would like to read."

Hermione's sat up, eyes sparkling. "Absolutely."

He led her into the living room and she walked up to the large book case full of muggle books.

"Pride and Prejudice?" she pulled the book off and looked back at him. He nodded and sat down in a recliner.

She smiled happily and sat down on the couch and opened the book and began to read it. She would glance over often to see him, his eyes scanning the book. She smiled and starched out on the couch and slowly began to drift into sleep while reading. Before they both knew it she was fast asleep, the book open on her chest.

He finished the tenth chapter and looked up and almost smiled. She looked so comfortable, he quietly took the book away and covered the girl up and went to bed himself.

He laid in bed thinking of the days events and realized that for once he was happy.

A/n: Awwhhh im just producing these fluffy chappters one after another! YES "Maze" Is an actual restaurant in London, and the things listed are on their menu!

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