CHAPTER 6

Madam Pomfrey said that Neville was fine, he just needed to rest. Sophie couldn't held back a smile as she noticed how much peaceful and handsome Neville was when asleep.

As she left the infirmary she went straight to Snape's office that was located in the potions classroom.

Draco was already seated on a bench in front of Snape.

"Glad you could join us Miss Miller" he really was. "Have a seat " He gestured to the bench next to Malfoy and in front of him. "I believe you both have a potions essay due tomorrow" He sounded bored and seemed busy to Sophie.

"How is Longbottom?" Draco's smug grin got under her skin.

"Better than you, that's for sure"

"I don't recall saying that you could speak" Even though he sounded severe, he hid a smirk as he had never seen anyone at Hogwarts shut Malfoy up as Sophie did, Except for him obviously.

Sophie had already finished her essay and had an extra hour to do whatever she wanted. Well as long as she did it quietly, in her seat and without disturbing her professor. Unfortunately the latest she did without even knowing.

When she gave him her essay he was shocked. It only took her an hour to finish a two thousand words about Felix felicis? Most students couldn't even finish their essays on time due to the tight deadline. He was prepared to find a mess of an essay; he thought of it as unlikely but was prepared. But all he found was an outstanding redaction and necessary information in a perfect handwriting. Of course he thought. As he put an O in her paper(outstanding) he directed his sight to her. She was reading a brown journal and taking notes on a small notebook.

Ever since discovering her father's journal Sophie had learnt spells that couldn't wait to try, they where amazing. God, how she missed them. It was still weird for her not to wake up to the sound of her mom's laughter and find her father reading the daily prophet in the kitchen. Christmas was just one week away and she couldn't help but to feel a little nostalgic. Molly had asked them to spend the holidays with them and she couldn't say no, she loved spending time with the Weasley's, besides Hermione and Harry would be there to, and so would Remus. They were her family now.

"It's five to nine, Detention is over, I recommend that you hurry to your dorms if you don't want ten points to be reduced from your houses for being out past you curfew."

Draco gathered his half written essay and left with a tired expression on his face. Perhaps evil tired one up faster. As Sophie was getting her things into her messenger bag Snape motioned for her to get closer.

"I'll wait for you here tomorrow at ten am for our lesson"

"That would be great professor, thank you" Before leaving the room Sophie turned back on her heels. "Sir is there a chance that you could give me a small vial of sleepless potion? I wouldn't want last night to repeat before I'm ready" He couldn't say no to her. "Sure" Was all he could mutter. He searched for a vial of the potion on his drawer.

"Thank you, good night"

"Miller" She turned around to face him. "You did good last night, few people could have broken his spell with little experience." His voice was silky and comforted Sophie. She couldn't help but to smile, her full natural red pigmented lips covered perfect white teeth were mesmerizing him.

"I don't know what to say, thank you"

She looked down at her watch 9:10 shit.

"I must go, it's past my curfew." She blurted a small laugh that made him smile a little.

"I'll walk you to your dorm, after all it's my fault that you stayed after you curfew" he said the last world mockingly. If someone else had been there they would have thought that Snape had been abducted and replaced.

"That would be lovely, thank you, again"

Their hands would brush against each other at times, causing Sophie to blush. Get yourself together! You don't want him to think you are a creep! She said to herself.

Strangely enough so did he.

As they got to Gryffindor common's both of their harts sank a little.

"Have a good night sir, thank you for walking me here" Her mellow voice sweetened his ears. She brushed her hand against his whilst passing by. He took hold of it for a second. Their eyes met. They just stood there looking into each other's eyes.

Three things were clear for the both of them: 1) They felt the same way about each other 2) They couldn't be together 3) The heart always outdoes the mind.

"See you tomorrow morning" And with that she was gone.