*** Authors Note - Okay, I REALLY wanted to do this, so I am. I am going to be doing SNAPES POINT OF VEIW this chapter only! Enjoy ;) ***
Kate didn't stay awake for long. I didn't expect her too, seeing how it was 3:30 in the morning. My meeting with Dumbledore went on longer than expected.
I covered her with my blanket and went to the loveseat in front of the fire. I could finally rest now that the gem was found. I glanced back at Kate sleeping. She looks more peaceful than she does when she's having one of her dreams. I wish I could make every dream as peaceful as she looks now. I slowly closed my eyes and fell asleep curled up on the love seat.
I re-read the note I had left for Kate before I headed to class.
Kate,
I didn't want to wake you because you looked so peaceful. See you in class.
P.S - Detention for showing up late
S.S
I smirked as left the note on the other side of the bed. I placed the robes I got cleaned for her beside the note.
I headed up stairs to my first potions class this morning.
"Take your seats" I barked to the class as I walked in.
The kids quickly took there seats.
"Turn to page 344" I demanded as I took my seat at my desk.
I heard the sound of pages turning.
"Any questions?" I asked, slightly bored.
I saw Ms. Kirk, a Slytherin girl raise her hand. I sighed.
"Yes Ms. Kirk?" I asked
"Professor, I forgot my text book" She said quietly.
"You knew that you had Potions class this morning, correct Ms. Kirk?" I asked
"Y-y-yes, Professor" She stammered.
"Then how could you have forgotten your text book?" I continued, clearly not in the mood for stupidity.
"I was in a hurry Professor" She said, trying to pass it off as an excuse.
"How do you expect to make potions without a text book?" I asked angrily.
She started shaking. I love frightening these kids sometimes.
"20 points of Slytherin, Ms. Kirk… and I would like you to write lines for this class." I will not forget my textbook when I go to Potion's class" I replied, having enough fun for now.
She nodded her head, tears starting to fall down her face. I rolled my eyes and continued with my paper work piled on my desk. The kids started getting their ingredients out of the storage cabinet.
"Professor Snape" a Hufflepuff girl chimed in.
I sighed as I dropped my quill down on my paper work
"What" I replied rubbing my forehead.
"It says to add 4 or 5 jumping spring beans, which is it?" She asked
"Pick. 4 or 5" I growled
"Y-y-yes Professor" She stammered getting back to her potion.
I picked my quill back up and started marking more papers on the importance to tell the difference between Foxtail and tail of Fox. No one seems to get potions. No one but Kate.
I smelt a burning tar smell.
"Okay, who added wolf claw and not coyote claw?" I grumbled looking around the room.
A Slytherin girl, Reia Mookums, put her hand up slowly.
"Sorry Professor, I must have read it wrong" she mumbled
I got up and walked over to her desk. Her potion was sludge. I sighed and waved my wand to make it disappear.
"Ms. Mookums, write out the potion in the text book, and keep re-writing it until the end of class" I said as I walked back to my desk.
For half an hour the class was busy making there potions. A couple of times I had to shake my head because I knew one of the kids in the class grabbed the wrong ingredient.
I heard the classroom door open. I quickly looked up from my desk. Kate walked in, her hair in a messy bun, but still as beautiful as ever.
"Sorry I'm late Professor, I must have slept in" Kate smirked as she took her seat next to Ms. Mookums.
"Seeing as how you're too late to start your potion, you might as well do lines with Ms. Mookums. Write out today's potion" I replied trying to hide my smile.
Kate shot a glance at Ms. Mookums, surprised that she had to do lines as well.
"Yes Professor" Kate said reaching into her bag to grab some parchment paper. I quickly glanced and saw that she had my shirt in her bag.
"Also detention and 50 points off Slytherin" I added
She raised her eyebrow at me, the way she always does when she's not impressed with something.
"Yes Professor" She repeated as she turned to talk to Ms. Mookums.
I smirked and went back to my paper work.
I took my seat at the teacher's table for dinner. Knowing I was going to be able to see Kate tonight made my stomach turn in knots. I barely touched my plate.
"Are you not hungry tonight Severus?" Minerva asked
"Not really" I replied setting down my fork
"You look tired, are you sleeping alright?" She asked
"Fine" I snapped back.
What the fuck is with the 20 questions?
"I hear you have another detention with " She said looking at my nervously
"Well, I am hoping one day she will learn her lesson" I quickly replied
"Aren't you being a little harsh on the girl?" She asked putting her hand on my arm
Ugh, she's touching me again. I shifted a bit, letting her know I didn't want to be touched.
"After 7 years of school, I would expect her to be able to tell time" I snapped
"She actually did a very nice rat to teapot today in class" She continued.
I ignored her
"And I also hear she's doing extremely well in potions" She continued.
"When she shows up to do them" I said
"Give the girl a break Severus, she's quiet the talented witch" She announced
"So, you're saying that because she's talented she can get away with anything she wants?" I asked raising an eyebrow
"What I'm saying is I think you're picking on her because she's Sirius Black's daughter. You're treating her the same as Harry Potter." She confessed
"I treat no one different because of who their parents are" I defended
I stood up from the staff table
"Where are you going Severus?" Minerva asked
"Away. This conversation is over" I barked walking away from the staff table.
Kate was waiting for me outside the classroom.
"You're really good at showing up to detention on-time, now lets work on getting you too class on-time" I said with a smirk
"If you want too see me, just ask, you don't have to keep giving me detentions" Kate replied, pushing a strand of hair behind her ear.
"Noted" I said opening up the classroom.
I stood aside and let her walk into the classroom before shutting the door behind me.
"Have you tried any of the potions in the book you got for Christmas?" I asked her
"No, but how did you know I got a potions book for Christmas?" She replied
Shit, I just blew my cover.
"I was the one who got it for you" I admitted, blushing slightly
"It was my favourite gift" she said
"Well, I thought a talented witch like yourself would be able to benefit from it" I quickly said.
"It's amazing" She said sitting at one of the desks in the front.
"Would you like to try one tonight?" I asked
"It's your detention Professor" She smirked
I went to my bookshelf and grabbed my own copy of the book.
"Let's see" I said flipping threw its delicate pages
I glanced up at Kate. Her bright, sparkling green eyes gazed intently at me. I quickly looked back at the potions book.
"Hmm, how about Beautifying Potion" I said handing her the book.
She skimmed the ingredients list
"Sure, this is going to take an hour and a half though." She replied looking up at me.
"Then you better get started" I smirked sitting on the edge of my desk.
Kate placed the book down and went to the ingredients cupboard. She came back with an arm full of stuff.
"Why are you adding the Billywag before the fluxweed?" I asked as I raised my eyebrow.
"Oh, just because if you add the fluxweed in first, it will cause the potion too be too dull in color." She replied, not looking up from her potion.
I looked at her in surprise
"Also, it gives the potion a glimmering kind of texture." She continued adding mermaid scales.
"Alright then, continue…" I replied, still in shock.
Kate poured some of her potion in a vial.
"Very well done, " I complemented.
"Thank you Professor "She replied shyly.
She cleaned up the rest of her potion and her working space.
"You are dismissed" I said turning around to put her potion in the cupboard, along with other potions.
I turned around and she was still standing by her desk.
"Anything else?" I asked
"I wanted to give you your shirt back" She replied digging in her bag and handing me my shirt.
"You could have just left it in my room" I said as I took it.
"I know, I was just in a hurry this morning, and I guess I just shoved it in my bag" she said as she looked down blushing.
"You should keep it, it looks better on you" I admitted
I lightly grabbed underneath her chin, lifting her head up. Her eyes glistened and burned right threw my very core. She had the power to bring any man to his knees with a single glance from her powerful green eyes.
An electrifying shock shook threw me as our lips touched. I was at the mercy of this girl. She had this power over me, and she didn't even know it. The smell of her orange and jasmine scented hair flooded my sense of smell.
She opened her mouth slightly, inviting me in, her tongue tasting so sweet. She placed her hand on my cheek before pulling her mouth away from mine. If she hadn't pulled away, I never would've been able to.
"Is this real?" Kate asked slightly out of breath
"I hope so" I whispered.
I brushed my fingers threw her soft hair, looking into her hypnotic eyes once again. She gently placed her soft lips on my cheek. I felt my face flush.
She pulled away and took a couple of steps back
"I'm sorry professor, I need to go. I have a lot of homework to do with Reia." She said looking slightly disappointed.
"Well, don't fall behind on your homework" I replied with a smirk
"Well, if you didn't assign so much homework and giving me detentions all the time, than maybe I would have a bit more free time" Kate added placing her hands on her hips.
I chuckled
"What kind of teacher would I be if I didn't assign homework and hand out detentions?" I asked
Kate smiled at me and grabbed my shirt and put it back in her bag. I was glad she decided to keep it as a reminder of me.
"When will I be able to see you again?" She asked placing her bag strap on her shoulder.
"I'm not sure" I replied truthfully.
"How about tomorrow night?" She asked shyly
"I have to help set up for the second task tomorrow night." I said disappointed
"Okay, well just send me a note whenever you're free." She said as she slowly headed towards the door.
"I will" I replied
She opened the door and looked back at me
"Don't forget about me." She said with a wink before she walked out of the classroom and up the stairs.
"I never will" I whispered to the empty classroom
I took a seat at my desk, closing my eyes and replaying our kiss in my mind. I heard a soft knocking at the classroom door. My eyes opened and I saw Dumbledore standing there.
"Sorry to disturb you so late Severus" Dumbledore said walking into the classroom.
"Not at all headmaster" I replied, a little embarrassed.
I stood up and started walking towards Dumbledore.
"What can I do for you headmaster?" I asked reaching him about halfway in the classroom.
"Minerva just informed me that Ms. Black and yourself had another detention this evening." Dumbledore commented
That stupid old hag, always butting into my business.
"I assure you headmaster, it is not out of spite of her father, she came late to class this morning, my reason for giving her the detention was completely legitimate." I replied already knowing what he was going to say,
"I see, well I shall leave it at that then." Dumbledore said turning around.
"That's all you wanted to see me about?" I asked, thinking that it was quiet the trip to make down here, just to inform me of something I had already discussed with Minerva.
"Actually, there is one more thing" Dumbledore said holding his index finger up and turning around.
Of course there is one more thing; there is ALWAYS one more thing.
"Be careful." Dumbledore said, looking at me intently
My eyes widened with shock and horror. I didn't know what to say. Was he talking about what I thought he was talking about?
"Be careful about what?" I asked
"Severus, I know" Dumbledore said looking at me overtop his half moon specticals.
"I'm sorry headmaster; I will put an end to it right away." I quickly replied, bowing my head. I knew I've been caught.
"I didn't ask you to put an end to it, I just said be careful" Dumbledore commented
"Headmaster?" I questioned snapping my head up.
"There is nothing stronger than love Severus. The power of it could make all your dreams come true, or it could destroy you." Dumbledore said placing his frail hand on my shoulder.
Why do people keep touching me, do I look like a touchable person?
"She's a very powerful witch that is capable of many powerful things." He continued
I slowly nodded my head.
"Headmaster, you don't oppose a teacher involved with a student?" I asked
"She's almost graduated and old enough to make her own decisions." Dumbledore said with a wink.
I stood there with my mouth slightly opened in shock.
"But, you know, I don't want you two flaunting around in public, keep it hidden while she is still a student here." Dumbledore added.
I couldn't believe that he actually approved or us.
Dumbledore removed his hand from my shoulder and started walking back towards the door,
"I may be old and single Severus, but I do know there is one thing that is very important to a relationship, the very thing that holds it together." He said reaching the classroom door.
"What is that Headmaster?" I asked, my head swimming from everything he has already told me.
Dumbledore smirked
"Trust" Dumbledore said before he left the classroom and headed back upstairs.
I took a seat at the desk closest to me, no longer being able to support my weight, What did Dumbledore know that I didn't about Kate Black?