Wrecking Ball

by heathersinclair1

Christmas Altman is a sixth year student in the fall of Harry Potter's first year. Her blunt and rebellious disposition often leads her to trouble. She is on her way to detention one day when she discovers Severus sprawled on the classroom floor. After reviving him, they form a gradual bond. It is put to the test as she questions where Snape's allegiances lie.

2. Chapter 2

The next morning at breakfast,

I sat down at my table in the Great Hall and felt eyes on me.

I looked up and saw Severus staring down at me.

He sighed and turned toward Professor Binns then the two started talking.

I ate and left the dining hall.

Once I got to Potions class around two, I was hoping I wouldn't have to see Severus past the class hour. He made me very anxious.

I sat down at a table furthest from his desk. I wasn't expecting him to be there already.

Severus was marking parchment at his desk. He didn't look up but I heard him inhale deeply.

A moment later he exhaled the breath from his lungs. "Miss Altman."

"What do you want now?" I asked.

Onyx eyes bored into me with intensity. "I have some questions for you this evening. You are to be here after dinner and not a moment late."

I rolled my eyes, taking my binder out and placing it on the table for notes.

Severus sighed. "You are an enigma, girl. I shall search the castle if you are not here."

Students poured in and Severus rose from the desk to begin the lesson. He made his way slowly around the room, scanning the class. Ebony eyes landed on me and stayed there a few seconds before moving on to the next.

"Most of you will likely not pass this class..." Severus drawled in a monotone. "...However, I must give those who show promise a chance to prove themselves."

"So..." He paused, turning to face the front of the class. "One of you shall demonstrate the effects of this potion."