"Miss wake up. Miss…" whispered Lolita.

As Severus had suspected Hermione had occupied herself all day within the large library that resided at his house. He knew she would be impressed with his vast collection of potions books, charms and other enticing subjects. He also wondered if she had noticed his rather small collection of Dark Arts volumes, and wether or not she would bring herself to read them.

"What is it Lolita" whispered Hermione.

Hermione sat up to face the House elf, stretching her arms as she did so.

"I must have fallen asleep…" she muttered.

"Is didn't want to disturb you Miss…but visitors will be here in an hour and me thinks you should be getting ready…" she squeaked. It was obvious the elf was uncomfortable within her presence, until Hermione remembered her abrupt behaviour that morning.

"Thank you very much Lolita. I am sorry for this morning… I guess you could say I'm not a morning person." She laughed.

"Miss has nothing to be sorry for. Lolita is sorry she upset you so."

"Well then if all is forgiven, I think I should be going to get ready. We know how grumpy Snape can be when he doesn't get his way."

She placed the books she had been reading back on the shelves where she found them.

"You know Miss…master may not always be happy, but he is a kind master at heart. He treats us house elves very well." Stated Lolita.

"I'm sure he does Lolita, I just wish he could show that side of himself to everyone once in a while," sighed Hermione.

Hermione made her way across the library and back down the windy corridors of the mansion, to her room.

Once inside she flopped down on the bed, enjoying the feel of softness against her skin.

No come on Hermione, you've got to get up and dressed…and have a lovely long bath…

She sat bolt upright in bed, willing her body to move, still very tired.

That was when she noticed the white envelope at the bottom of the bed. Reaching slowly down to it, she brought it up to her face.

Miss Granger it read.

Great, now he's even leaving me orders by mail

She opened the letter and read.

Dear Miss Granger

I am glad you found my library to your suiting. My house elves inform me you have occupied yourself all day by it. As I informed you yesterday Lucius will be coming for dinner today. I have also been informed he will bring his wife and son along with him.

I instructed Lolita, to acquire some more appropriate clothing for your stay here and have placed them in you wardrobe accordingly. You will find some casual clothing within, however tonight along with other occasions, will require you to wear more formal attire, so I have provided you with several evening gowns. The one hanging within the door of your wardrobe is the one I wish for you to wear tonight, however if it is not to your liking I permit you to chose another one that is.

Your bathroom has been equipped with everything you may need, however if there is something in particular, ask Lolita, and it will be brought to you.

You will be down in the kitchen by quarter to eleven.

S.Snape

Wow…I think that is the closet I will ever get to Snape trying to be nice Hermione mused.

Hermione made her way into the bathroom and began to run a bath. Inside the cupboard she found many different bath salts, moisturisers, hair serums, soaps, shampoos and conditioners and even a variety of toothbrushes and toothpastes.

He really doesn't have people over to stay a lot she giggled to herself.

After a long soak in her lavender scented bath, Hermione dried herself off, and wrapped herself in the purple, silk gown she found on the back of the bathroom door.

Drying her hair with a simple spell she made her way back into her bedroom.

However Hermione did not find it as she had left it, and it left her awestruck.

The room itself was now a light lilac colour. A large four-poster bed with lilac linen and lilac drapes, now occupied the centre of the room. The dark and dismal wooden wardrobe had disappeared to be replaced by a large lilac vanity table, on which was a variety of perfumes, body sprays, hair assortments, hair strengtheners and curlers.

Across her room were two large wooden doors (and if you couldn't guess they were painted lilac!!). She made her way over to them, still awestruck by the change. Inside the double doors was her very own walk in wardrobe! Each wall was lined with different clothes, seemingly to be ordered in colour. At the end of the wardrobe, lay a chest of drawers and racks upon racks of shoes. Inside the chest of drawers she found various undergarments, unfortunately all of which she found to be lacy.

Eww…I hope to god he didn't ask for these for me…

She shook the thought out of her head.

Making her way back out of the closet she picked up the dress hanging on the door and placed it on the bed. Removing it from the coat hanger and trying it on, she admired herself in her vanity mirror.

The dress he had chosen was a strapless, baby blue dress, that came down to mid thigh. She had chosen a pair of small, baby blue kitten heels to match. Although a little high around the bottom, Hermione admitted to herself…She looked good. Styling her hair in a bun, but with loose ringlets cascading down her back, secured with a small diamante hairgrip, Hermione was pleased with her result.

" You look good sweetheart. Not to provocative, but just enough showing…" said a voice.

Hermione screamed slightly, unaware that there was anyone else in the room.

" Don't worry dear its only me. I'm your very own vanity mirror. I'm here to make you look your best, not that you need much help sweetheart…you look amazing in that outfit." The voice continued.

After the initial shock Hermione calmed down slightly.

Maybe this mirror could be useful…

"Do you think I need any makeup?" Hermione asked.

"No, no dear, you don't need any. Plus the master like his women look natural." Replied the voice.

"Oh I'm not one of the master's women. I'm just staying with Professor Snape for the summer." Hermione rambled quickly.

Which makes me wonder why he bought me all this stuff…I mean I'm not complaining it's lovely…but he hates me…

"Can you tell me why my room was changed while I was in the bathroom?" Hermione asked.

"Of course dear. This is a very ancient house Miss. Once upon a time a master and his wife used to live here and grand balls were held every weekend. Charms were placed on the house, so if ever a guest stayed the room would adapt itself for that particular guests' needs. However it's been a long time since a young women such as yourself has been brought to our rooms," said the voice

"Oh…well thank you for your help, but I must be getting downstairs, otherwise I'll be late." Hermione replied.

"Well you have a nice time Miss." Replied the voice.

That's likely!! She thought to herself.

"Thank you." She called out whilst exiting her door.

Making her way down the spiral staircase, she found Professor Snape waiting at the bottom for her. He was out of his usual attire and dressed in a formal black and white dress robe.

Wow…I don't think I've ever seen Professor Snape out of his bat like clothes…he actually looks pretty good…no, no, no!! What are you saying you hate this guy!! REMEMBER HATE, LOATHE, HATE!! I wonder why it's such formal dress this evening? Omg Hermione you are so easily distracted!!

She had made her way down to the bottom of the staircase, and Severus had yet to take her eyes of her.

Maybe this won't be such a bad evening after all… He thought.