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CHAPTER 9
STARTING TO BECOME HERSELF AGAIN
Severus had carried Katrina down the stairs that evening. The ring had been placed on her finger before he had picked her up, out of bed. It still had the meaning of them getting married, but it had more than just that. Severus had told her that it meant he would always be there for her. He wanted her to know that he loved her so much, that he could never do without her. Nor would he ever hurt her, mentally or physically.
He placed her down on one of the many chairs that sat in the kitchen, and went to the counter, waved his wand around as he started chopping food for their dinner. "You know, Severus, I should be doing that."
Are you doubting my culinary skills?" He asked with a smirk, but did not turn to her.
She looked down at her drink he had given her before starting in on dinner. She simply replied, "No, I am not."
He could not see her reaction, her hair covering her face. He sat down beside her, watching her. "Are you lying to me?" He brushed her hair behind her ear to see the smirk on her face. "You are in fact lying to me." He whispered.
"Maybe a little." She glanced up at him. "What is it you're making, anyway?"
"Can I not keep it a secret from you?" He stood up, walking to the stove. There he conjured a pot, and waved his wand over everything that had been cut. "I am making vegetable soup. How does that sound?"
"It sounds lovely." She said anxious to try his cooking. She stood up. "I should be helping you though."
He turned around, took a few steps forward and grabbed hold of her, spinning her around dancing with her. "You will do no such thing. It is clear time I spoil you." He had her tight in his arms as they swayed from side to side. She broke free from him, walking to the sitting room. Confused as he was, he quickly followed. "Katrina, did I say something to upset you?"
She shook her head and sniffled. "It's just overwhelming." She wiped her face with the sleeve to her nightie. "It-it seems like it…"
Severus walked in front of her, hugging her as she broke down. "It was a mistake making love to you earlier."
"No, Severus, it wasn't. I knew who was making love to me." She pulled away to look at him. His eyes were full of sadness. "Severus, I could see you, and I was not scared. But, if we decide to do it again later- when it is dark out- I will be terrified thinking it isn't you." She sighed placing her head back on his chest. "I do not want to go back to that time."
"Nor will you ever be taken back to that time." There was a knock on the door, Katrina instantly froze, holding Severus tightly. "Come with me, love. This time I will protect you." They walked to the door, Severus opened it, causing Katrina to freeze again. "Dolohov. What do you want?"
"I heard that your young lover had been assaulted." Katrina knew he was one of them. She looked up as Severus, who in turn looked at her. She tugged on his shirt, turned and walked away.
"Come in, won't you?" Severus offered.
Dolohov walked in completely off guard. He knew nothing of what Katrina could do. When Severus and Dolohov reached the sitting room, Katrina had her back to them. Her arms were balled up into fists at her sides. "You know, Marcus-" She started as she slowly turned around. "-you are the first to come visit me since then." She slowly walked toward him, stopping two feet from him. "I find it highly amusing that you would come here, when the only people who knew were the Professors at Hogwarts." She opened her hands, palm side up, bringing them slowly out in front of her, then over her head. He was frozen in place after Katrina chanted in her head. "He's all yours, my love." She looked at Severus with the darkest, most devious smile she has ever given him. "If you lie at all, Dolohov, you will regret it." She whispered. She walked to Severus. "When ever you are ready, my love."
Severus asked only one question. "Whom was involved in Katrina's abduction?" he hissed at him.
"I don't know." Dolohov said. Instantly he started to scream out in pain. They both knew he was lying.
"Liar!" Katrina spat out. "Who was involved, besides Bellatrix and Narcissa?" To Severus' surprise, Katrina almost sounded as evil, if not more so than Bellatrix herself. "Tell us, now!"
"Honestly, I do not know!" Waiting, both Severus and Katrina knew he was telling the truth. "There were ten of us, all concealing our identity!"
"You must have recognized their voices." Severus hissed. "You've been a death eater long enough to know whose voice is whose."
"Malfoy!" He answered quickly. "All of them that were at Draco's birthday!" He screamed as Katrina held out her hand in front of him. "What the bloody hell was that for? I'm telling you the truth!" He screamed still in pain.
She unbound the incantation, watching him collapse on the floor. Kneeling down near his face, she hissed. "I just enjoy watching a low life scream out in pain."
"Katrina!" Severus ordered in a threatening tone. He was shocked when she looked up, seeing why she hated the dark arts. It consumed her, making her hateful. This time he spoke gently. "Come, my love. I would rather you be in my arms, and not so close to him." She stood, then walked to Severus, hanging her head. He wrapped an arm around her, kissing the top of her head. "Leave now, Dolohov. And do not speak of this to anyone."
"Yes, yes, Severus." He said quickly then ran out the door.
Severus grabbed Katrina's hand pulling her along. "Come with me." He took her into the kitchen, checking the progress of their dinner. Katrina did not say anything as he walked back to her, wrapping both of his hands around her. "Now, where were we?" She did not look up at him to answer. He lifted her chin, not paying attention to anything but her lips. Crashing into her lips, she let out a sensual moan. Pulling away slightly, he asked, "Are you aroused?"
She was breathing slightly heavy. "A bit more now after that kiss." She watched as his lips turned up into a smile. "But, I can wait. I don't want to expect to make love to you every second of the day."
"I wouldn't mind." He whispered before taking her lips with his.
The school year was about ready to start, Severus willingly aperated to Hogwarts with Katrina in the early afternoon. He did not want her around any of the students, knowing she might use an incantation and mark her face. They were in their rooms-which were joined with a door, and it was opened. They spoke freely, knowing that there were no students around.
"Will you let me stay with you at night, or am I to sleep in here-scared and lonely?" She sounded as if she were pouting.
Severus was standing in the doorway, watching as Katrina fell down on her bed with her arm over her face. Quietly, he climbed on top of her, gently moving her arm away. "I will not sleep with a pouty little girl." He pushed her shirt up, teasing her. "Do you really think I could sleep at night, without you either taking up the entire bed, or hogging all the covers?"
She smiled as he leaned in to her. "I do not take up the entire bed, Professor!"
He pulled away quickly, furrowing his brows. "I will not be your Professor for at least another hour and a half."
She grabbed his robe, pulling him down. Kissing him, she corrected him. "Technically it's half an hour. You are to be at the entrance, greeting your students."
"The only student I wish to greet is already here." He quickly kissed her, then jumped out of bed. "But, I must get going. I need to patrol the halls making sure things are in order."
She sat up on the edge of her bed. "Good." She smiled. "Maybe I'll do something to make you actually work." Her smile had turned devious.
Severus looked at her. "You wouldn't dare." Katrina stood, walking to him.
"OH!" her eyes had gotten real big, "But, I would." She turned, running out her room, into the hallway. Severus rushed out of the room, only to see Katrina running past Dumbledore. "Hello Headmaster! Goodbye Headmaster!" She giggled, disappearing around the corner.
Professor Dumbledore reached Severus. "I see Katrina is back to normal."
"That she is. And I have enjoyed every moment of her." Severus replied smiling. "Is there something…" They heard a crash down the corridor Katrina had just disappeared to.
They had heard giggling, followed by; "OOPS!"
"No, Severus." Dumbledore almost laughed, answering his unfinished question.
So did Severus, though he shook his head. "I'd better go make sure she put it together the right way."
Dumbledore let out a boisterous laugh. "Knowing Katrina, I am sure she put the armor back together in a very amusing way!"
They parted ways, and as soon as Severus turned down the corridor, he had seen Katrina's sense of humor, putting the armor back in a distorted way. Severus had not heard any more crashes, wondering where the love of his life had gone off to now.
Out of breath, Katrina reached the seventh floor corridor. She had heard about a room that turns into anything the person needs it to be. She reached the wall and started pacing. "I need a room that stays open, that has a beautiful piano, and excellent acoustics for all to hear." After she walked past the third time, a huge archway appeared. Peaking inside, she saw an elegant grand piano. She couldn't help herself. Running to the piano, she sat down and started playing.
Playing for what seemed like only minutes, someone touched her shoulders. Though she had been startled, she knew she was in the safest place possible.
Turning to see who it was, a smile spread across her face. Severus held out his hand to her. And she more than gladly took it. But, before she walked to the floor with him, she pulled out her wand, casting a spell for the piano to play itself.
"I thought you hated dancing." Katrina said as he pulled her close to him.
He looked around the room, finally resting his eyes on hers. "I did-at one time. Now, it is more enjoyable when I have a beautiful woman in my arms."
"It won't be long before the other students arrive." She whispered up to him.
He smiled down at her. "Then let us take advantage of the few precious moments we have together-before I have to become your Professor."
Dancing around, sharing the last precious moments together, the Headmaster, along with most of the Professors watched as Severus and Katrina had shown them all how deeply their love truly was. They all knew that their relationship was to be kept quiet, yet now they actually knew what it was all about, as they danced around in a world of their own.
Dumbledore walked into the room of requirements, waved his wand bringing the song to an end. Severus and Katrina kissed each other gently after the piano stopped. Everyone had applauded them, startling the pair as they looked to the entry to the room. They both smiled, but Katrina leaned against Severus chest, slightly embarrassed that they were caught.
"As much as we enjoyed watching the pair of you, I believe it is time that Severus became Professor Snape." the Headmaster said in a gentle tone, looking over the top of his glasses.
The pair of them started walking to the others, Katrina looked at the Headmaster as she spoke. "I don't much care for Professor Snape, sir." She refused to look at Severus as she continued. "He is always putting me in detention, and marking my essays with a-T!" she was fighting her laughter while Dumbledore shook his head. "I think he should have to write an essay for me! I won't even read it. I'll just mark it with a 'Dreadfully Trollish!'"
Both Severus and the Headmaster laughed and soon Katrina could not hold it in any longer, joining the two. "I guess…" Severus started, "…you will be serving detention for the entire year this year as well." They looked at each other, and he said, "Even during the summer holiday's again."
Katrina rolled her eyes. "Uhg! I hate detentions that last through the summer!" she smiled up at Severus as they started to descend the stairs.
Once reaching the oak doors, Severus and Katrina parted ways. After she watched Severus leave for the gates, Katrina strolled back to the dungeons to change into her school uniform. She braided her hair, knowing her favorite Professor liked it that way, and proceeded to the Great Hall. Watching the students walk in, she followed them sitting at the Slytherin table where she had always sat. When everyone was seated, the Professors along with the Headmaster walked in, sitting at the head table. As much as they tried, Severus could not take his eyes off the lovely Katrina, nor could she take her eyes off of her most desirable Professor, whom she loved with all her heart. Neither of them paid attention as McGonagall placed the first years in their houses, nor did they pay any heed to what the Headmaster had to say. The pair of them communicated from a distance with their eyes. Katrina knew all too well, that Severus could not do anything playful with his food, but she certainly could; taking her finger and wiping the frosting off her cake and licking it sensually while looking at him. He was on fire with lust as he awaited the Headmaster to excuse the students to their Houses.
Katrina slowly made her way out of the Great Hall and down toward her room. Someone had grabbed her arm, pulling her into an abandoned room. "How dare you tease me like that." Severus was trying to be aggravated with her, but she knew it was only an act.
"And what kind of teasing did I do to you-Professor?" It was dark in the room, but his voice always made her feel safe and secure. "Do I get a torturous detention tonight if I had been teasing you?"
Katrina had felt his lips close to hers, but they never touched. "Torture? I had never thought about torturing the woman who continuously teased me tonight." he did not speak for a moment. "Would you like for your Professor to torture you?"
Her hands slid up his chest, around his neck as she whispered, "How would this Professor torture me?" She grazed her lips against his. "Chain me up to a cold wall? Maybe, tear my clothes off and whip me?…"
"Though it all sounds very tempting, this Professor will lock you in a room, full of warmth and force you to want him. You will want to remove your clothing yourself." He said in a husky tone. "He might even want to watch you disrobe, while he sits in a chair-watching your every move."
His hands were moving ever so slowly up from her waist to her breasts. "Maybe I will slowly walk over to him as he sits, watching me and start to disrobe him." She whispered as Severus felt her heart race under her skin. "I might need to take care of him by sitting on him. But, I'm not sure if I want to give that man the pleasure of having him make love to me."
"You do know, that now you are torturing me even more than what you did in the Great Hall?"
She smiled after their lips grazed each others again. "I am not the one who pulled you in her-sir."
"Unfortunately, you are correct." His lips were so close to hers, they were barely touching as he spoke. "I think we should start your detention as soon as we get to my office." he knew Katrina was going to say something, but he spoke first. "We need to keep this a secret from the students, remember?" She sighed, forgetting that there actually were other students around. "I will meet you in my office in fifteen minutes."
"Why so long?" She asked as he took her by surprise, kissing her with the passion of a hippogriff in heat. "Uhm, yes, fifteen long, lonely minutes."
The next morning, Katrina had found herself in the Great Hall eating with the rest of the school. Severus had not yet given any of them their schedules, but as soon as the students started talking, the Professors knew they were all ready to be given their schedules.
As Severus handed out everyone's schedules, he kept Katrina's for last. She did not understand why he was doing this, but she sat there, watching as the new first years hoarded around him for theirs. The others soon followed, though she sat, in amusement watching.
Finally, after every other student had gotten theirs, Severus walked up to her, handing her the last piece of parchment in his hands. "Your schedule seems a bit overloaded this year, Katrina." He spoke in a cold voice, knowing other students were still around.
"Yes, I'm sure you would think it is-sir." She did not look at his facial features, but into his eyes. He was very amused by her come backs. She looked down, furrowing her brows. "Two potions classes in one day? Are you serious?" She acted appalled, though she would love every minute of it.
"That is what is written on your parchment, is it not?" He spoke coldly. They had known what her schedule looked like, though they did not discuss how they would react to one another. But, then again, they enjoyed surprising each other. "I'm surprised you made it this far. Though, since I've been giving you remedial potions for the past year, I'm not surprised that you passed your potions O.W.L."
"Oh, and I'm to thank you for that?" They both stood, staring at each other in a menacing way, though their eyes told each other different. "I think I did a lot of the work, while you just sat there, in your chair barking orders at me the entire time."
"It is a shame." He started. He looked away from her, up at the Head Table, where Dumbledore had been watching them both with an amusing smile. "You will be serving detention with me tonight, as well as deal with all the work load that will be given to you throughout the day."
He started walking away, "Are you seriously mad, you fool?" Katrina stood her ground, Severus quickly turning back around, appalled by what she had said. "Detention, again? How do you expect me to serve detention-then get my work done?"
Slowly, throughout her rant, he walked up to her. "You have got a knack for getting yourself more detention with that mouth of yours, young lady." The anger on his face just barely surpassed hers. "You will now be serving an entire months detention with me."
He started to walk away again. He was half way to the doorway when she yelled, "I loath the ground you walk on, Snape!" she turned back to the table, grabbing her drink and finishing it. Though doing so on purpose, to see the expression on the Headmasters face. He knew that this was their way of showing affection in front of the entire school. He raised his cup to Katrina, congratulating her on a job well done.
She walked down to her room, just to grab her books, when she felt arms wrap around her. "I very much enjoyed arguing with you." she could tell Severus was smiling.
She turned around, still playing their game, looking as if she still loathed him. "I'm glad I can amuse you-sir." she couldn't help it. Once she looked into his eyes, she had to smile at him. Kissing him quickly she hurriedly said, "I need to hurry, love. That damn awful Potions Professor has me in double potions this morning and this afternoon! How am I going to…"
He did not give her time to answer, for he kissed her lips with a fiery passion. "Loath me all you want." He whispered into their lips. "But come detention time, you are in for one hell of a torture." This time, his smile was devious. Neither of them could wait until the end of the day.
Let me know what you think! I would love to know what you might want to see and I'm trying to keep my characters lips off each other...but I can't help but want to attach MY lips to HIS lol Thanks again for reading :)