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(*Updated Chapter)
"He gave you WHAT?!"
Serenity sat in the couch, rubbing her temples as Hermione sat next to her with Ron sitting on the floor. Harry walked back and forth as Hermione looked at Serenity is disbelief.
"Why does he hate me? I've done nothing to him!"
"Join the club." Ron said as he looked back at his homework with his horrible scribble he calls handwriting.
"Yeah...This is just Ridiculous! I can't believe this is happening to me…" Serenity groaned, leaning back against the couch, looking up at the ceiling.
"So when do you start?" Harry asked as he finally sat down next to her.
"Tomorrow...Merlins may someone help me!"
After that they all went to bed but Serenity stayed up a bit with her sketchbook open. She randomly drew a few images as her mind drifted off to what had happened. His harsh tone, the way he gripped the collar of her shirt...The look of his eyes when they stared at her. Her eyes drifted down to make her realize she was drawing a pair of dark eyes, but they weren't empty. They gave an image of something there...Something that Serenity couldn't understand what it was.
Right when she was about to close her sketchbook a vision flashed through her head, but instead of what she called a "movie in her head," it was just a simple image. It was an image of a young red hair girl with a black haired boy. She shook her head as she returned back into her room and quickly drew what she could remember. The two were looking somewhere else, having their backs turned from her. She took out her color pencils and started to draw in the colors. Then she realized the robes were different. The girl was a Gryffindor and the other a Slytherin. She sat there staring at the image and slowly closed it to put it away. She didn't understand the image and just laid in her bed, trying to think of something else to clear her mind from all the dread she was feeling for tomorrow.
The night moved quickly as Serenity's stomach churned a bit in fear in the morning. She walked to the hall with Harry, talking about the dementors being a bit too close to the school until she glanced around. She sat next to Harry with Hermione and Ron already sitting. Harry started to tell Hermione what he and Serenity were talking about but her eyes slowly trailed up to the teachers' table. She looked to see Professor Lupin gone, but in his stead was Professor Snape just sitting down. It was the first time Professor Snape had to sub in for Professor Lupin, but this time she felt chills down her spine.
Her emerald eyes flickered back down at her food and she pushed the plate away, losing all appetite for her meal. She slowly got up as her friends looked at her.
"Where are you going?" Harry asked.
"I'm gonna go visit Cedric in the Hospital Wing before classes start..."
"Alright...see ya later in class." Ron said with food in his mouth as Hermione gave her a thoughtful look but didn't say anything.
Serenity walked away from the hall, not noticing the pair of Obsidian eyes following her.
Severus felt a throbbing headache in the morning, and took a quick potion before going to the great hall for breakfast. All the students were chattering away, making him in an even more foul mood, even his own house annoyed him. He sat at where Professor Lupin would be, knowing he was going to be subbing in for the man. As he sat his eyes move to the Gryffindor table to see Potter and his group conversing, with one getting up to leave. His eyes followed her as she felt, seeing nothing but her back.
"...You were so warm...but now you act like ice as if I'm poison..."
He gripped on his goblet as his mind went back to last night's events. He couldn't believe he behaved that way to a student, one that he wants to be as far away from. As he slowly ate his eyes looked back at Potter's group and realized that he had to teach DADA to the gryffindors and slytherins... That included her.
Severus noticed Potter looked at him and looked away, making him want to give his usual sneer. This time he didn't, instead he noticed Potter's eyes. Those green eyes that had enchanted him when he was a young lad with Lily. He closed his eyes to remember those beautiful memories. Then the image of Lily changed to become of a darker, deeper shade of emeralds with brilliance and light. The ringing of her laughter through the hallways and her smile the lights up any place, with her golden wavy locks as she turns to look at him. He suddenly opens his eyes as he looks down at his goblet full of pumpkin juice.
"Are you alright Severus?"
"I'm fine Minerva..."
Minerva nodded her head and didn't question any more as Severus at a bit more before getting up to leave for Potions, then go to Potter's DADA class...
Serenity went to the hospital wing to find Cedric was gone. Madam Pomfrey said he healed so quickly he left a bit early for Transfiguration class. Serenity was asked by Professor Mcgonagall to help assist the class. She walked in to find a small crowd around one table, making her notice it was Cedric. He had his hand wrapped up but he was still alright from what she could see. Girls were surrounding him with a couple of his guy friends, talking about how he was and how they're glad he was back, and asking if he was going to be ready for the big game coming up on Friday. He was about to say something until he saw Serenity walking past the crowd. He tried to get up but Professor Mcgonagall already started the class. Serenity stood in the corner in front of the class as Professor Mcgonagall clapped her hands to shush the class.
"Alright class, today we've all learned about changing an inanimate object to and back from inanimate to animate. Today we shall learn how to transfigure a living creature, with the help of Serenity here."
Professor Mcgonagall waved her hand as Serenity took a few steps forward.
"Now today we shall be learning about transfiguration animate objects."
"But professor haven't we already done that?" One boy groaned.
"Ten points from Ravenclaw and no. Instead of animals we shall be learning how to change a person to a different by of animate object, which I believe Serenity knows quite a bit."
Serenity felt a bit nervous as Professor Mcgonagall waved her hand to let the girl come closer to the front. She looked at everyone and gave a smile, as a few returned the smiles back.
"Well...um...So you all know that I can transform into a wolf. Some people, after quite a bit of practice, can gain this skill. But those, lets say, have to do it in a hurry in a forest, they change point their wants at themselves to change their bodies. This takes quite a bit of time and skill to develop. Please observe. If I was running in a forest and say something was chasing after me...I can change into another animal to make them believe I escaped. So if there were does around the area I would gently point my wand on my forehead and..."
Serenity pointer her wand at her forehead as she slowly changed into a young doe, with brown eyes. All the girls gasped in aw and a few guys said wicked.
"The downside of this children, is that the person cannot change back on his own, he must have someone else assist him or her. Serenity shall be leaving now and I'll help her out, but when I'm gone I expect you to all to have your books open about animal transfiguration."
Serenity bowed her head to Professor Mcgonagall and then to the students as they all clapped for her. Professor Mcgonagall walked with Serenity out the classroom to the hallway. Serenity dig her front hoof onto the ground.
"Yes yes dear give me a moment." Professor Mcgonagall tapped the girl's head as she slowly changed back to being herself, as her hair flutter around her face. She gave a brilliant smile to Professor Mcgonagall.
"How did I do Professor?"
"Splendid, and thank you for that. I wanted to talk to you about something so that's why I asked you out here."
"Oh sure Professor, what is it?"
"It's about your detentions...I heard you were given a month's worth."
"Yes..."
"Well would you like to do your detention with me? I'm sure Professor Snape wouldn't want to spend his time in detention every night, but I don't mind."
"Oh well...That's very sweet of you Professor Mcgonagall, but it's alright. I need the extra time with potions to study more for the OWLs. Thank you anyway Professor."
Professor Mcgonagall looked at Serenity thoughtfully and patted the girl's shoulder before letting her leave. Serenity bowed her head before walking off to the Gryffindor corridor to go get her books. When she came out she noticed students in the hallways.
"Hey."
Serenity turned to see Luna and she gave a smile.
"Hey, going to class?"
"Yup, herbology, how about you?"
"Charms, I'll see ya later~" Serenity gave the girl a hug before walking the other direction to her class, before feeling a slight chill in the air. She noticed a dementor wandering outside and it glanced at her. She quickly ran away to a different hall to avoid the thing. She took the route of the hallways to go to Charms, making her barely on time. She didn't have a good feeling whatsoever. Especially with the class after charms...DADA.
After charms Serenity walked to the DADA room by herself. Harry and the rest had to speak to the charms professor about something. She didn't mind as she wandered a bit until she turned and ran into someone.
"Watch where you're going pa-...Oh Aragon."
Serenity looked up to see it was Draco. Draco stretched out his hand to her as she gladly took it.
"Thank you, and sorry I didn't mean to bump into you...I should have payed more attention."
"Well yeah and...No, it's fine. Here." He reached down to pick up her DADA book and handed it to her. She gave a smile as she took it.
"Are you heading to class too?"
"I was waiting for Crabb and Goyle..They take too long."
"Want to walk with me?" Serenity offered as the boy looked at her as if she grew another head.
"No, you're a Gryffindor!"
"So?"
"Slytherins don't associate themselves with Gryffindors!"
"But you're talking to me now...Come on, just walk to class with me and you can go in first, then I'll come in a few minutes later, no one will know."
Draco stared at her as all she did was smile. He turned around.
"Fine."
Serenity giggled as she caught up to him, walking beside him. At first they didn't say much until they started to talk about DADA. Draco didn't like Lupin that much so Serenity asked what Draco likes about DADA. She soon told him about nonverbal spells that she would see older girls at Beauxbatons do in the dueling club.
As they reached the class, Draco waved his hand to her as she waved back to him as he left to go inside first. Serenity stood for a few moments as she looked up to see Professor Snape walking to the classroom. She jumped a bit as his stare held onto hers, until she rushed inside the classroom. She noticed it was different, and all the tables were gone, instead it looked like a dueling room. She was in awe and jumped when she heard the door shut with a bang behind her as the Professor rushed past her and other students to go up to the dueling stand. He looked down at everyone.
"Today we shall do a bit of dueling matches to see how prepared you all are to protect yourselves against the Dark Arts. Everyone pair up and will receive a match."
Serenity went over to her friends and paired up with Harry. They were in line and watched the matches of each pairs. Hermione beat Ron as Professor Snape's fork tongue slashed Ron's abilities after the match. Harry and Serenity slowly walked up, looking at their friends. They stood in the middle with the moon crescents at their feet. Slowly they walked away from each other and turned to face each other.
"one...two...three!"
"Expelliarmus!" Harry yelled out.
"Protego!" Serenity shielded it, making the light flicker off of her to the wall.
"Aguamenti" Harry shot out water from his wand
"Impervius!" Serenity blocked the water, making it repel and the water splashing over at other students. The crowd was cheering, some of the Slytherins were rooting for Serenity, liking her more that Harry.
"Stupefy!" She shot back at Harry, but he was too slow on blocking it, throwing him back. The whole roomed boomed in awe by the first person to beat Harry. She ran over to him.
"Harry?! Are you alright?"
"Ugh, fine...nice shot." Serenity couldn't help but smile when Harry grinned at her as she helped him sit up. They both stood up and bowed to each other as a fair match. They were about to go down until a student yelled out,
"Go against Snape!"
"Yeah, a match with Professor Snape!"
Serenity froze as the Slytherin house cheered for this and a few Gryffindors as well. She felt very pressured as Serenity looked back to see the Professor staring at her. Harry held onto her wrist,
"Serenity?"
She looked at him and nodded her head as he slowly lets go of her hand. She walked back up and said,
"I would like to request a duel with you Professor."
He looked down at her a gave a sneer,
"As you wish...But I will not go easy on you."
The crowd cheered as they both went into position. Draco went up to call out the count.
"One...Two...Thre-"
"Stupefy!" Snape shouted out as the light went towards her. She arched her arm and hot back.
"Ennervate" She countered back, protecting herself.
"Avis!" Serenity said as bird appeared and went towards him. He took a step forward, flicking his wand out.
"Reducto!" The birds exploded into nothing but ash as the crowd of students awed. Each move they got closer and closer to each other. She didn't understand why but she felt as if something was trying to get into her mind, distracting her for a split moment.
"Expelliarmus!" Severus called out as Serenity saw it coming straight at her. She got so afraid she pointed her arm out with her wand, closing her eyes.
The spell was about to hit her when a shield protected her, around her body as she kept her eyes closed.
"Blimey did ya see that?!"
"She didn't say anything though!"
Serenity slowly opened her eyes to see the shield around her body as she quietly move her wand down. The shield disappeared as students all stared at her and started to clap.
"Enough! Class is dismissed and I expect an essay on dueling by tomorrow!" Professor Snape barked as all the student scurried down. Serenity was about to jump down from the dueling spot until she felt a strong hand grip her arm.
"Stay."
The door closed, leaving her alone in the room with just the professor. They stepped down to from the dealing steps and stood at the side of the classroom. He whipped her around to make her look at him.
"How on earth were you able to cast a spell without the incantation. Nonverbal spells are almost impossible for a girl your age."
"I learned quite a bit at Beauxbaton and my mentor."
"Tsukimi taught you..." He sneered at her as she flinched and look down. He continued to stare at her as she felt something creep into her mind. She quickly looked up and took a step forward, making their bodies almost touch.
" Are you insinuating something sir?"
"Yes, that your mentor didn't teach you properly, like the rest of that pathetic school."
"Why how dare you! I've learned far more from them that I would ever learn from you! Especially from your potion class."
"You imbecile!" He grabbed onto the collar of her shirt and pushed her against the wall, making her lose her breathe for a moment.
"Ah!"
"You dare speak to a professor like this."
"How dare I? How dare you treat your students like this!"
Their faces were just inches away from each other, as they looked into each others eyes. Serenity's hand gently touched his where he gripped onto the collar of her shirt. Instead of letting go they just stared at each other, not realizing that their chests were touching.
"I would suggest you shut that mouth of yours Miss Aragon..."
"Not when you treat those unfairly and accuse false accusations at those who have taught me what I know..."
He slowly took a step back and turned around.
"Go to your next class ."
She bowed her head to leave, knowing their conversation was done.
She left feeling her heart beating like no tomorrow as she ran to go to her next class, with her mind feeling as if nothing but chaos ran through her mind.
At dinner she was with her friends, eating but Serenity didn't feel like eating. She just wanted to sleep.
"Don't you have detention today?"
Serenity groaned again. During potions she was like a robot, just doing whatever was told, stayed quiet and finished her potion quickly. She didn't even stay after for her extra slot and knew she was gonna get it later. She slowly looked at the clock that it was almost seven as she stood up.
"I need to go...see ya later guys..." As she walked she noticed a familiar face in the hallway, looking like he was just reading. Cedric looked up to see Serenity and walked over to her, placing his book in his bag.
"Hey."
"Hey, you're all healed up?" Serenity asked as Cedric ruffled her hair.
"Of course, just my arm need healing but in two days it will be as good as new. So where are you off to?"
"Detention..." Serenity grumbled as they walked, Cedric laughed a bit.
"You? Detention? No offense but aren't you one of the more well behaved students from the Gryffindor house?…Who do you have detention with?"
"…Professor…Snape…"
"Oh ouch...Will these helps?"
Serenity looked at Cedric as he took his wand out.
"Orchideous"
Suddenly flowers were conjured up, falling around her making her giggle and laugh in the hallway. They were beautiful little white flowers as the gathered them in her arms like a bouquet. Cedric smiled as he took one of the small flowers from it's stem to place it in her hair.
"You sure know how to woo a girl, don't you?"
"Of course, anything for a damsel in distress."
He walked her to the potion class as she looked back at him.
"Well I guess I'll see ya later, and thank you for the flowers. They're beautiful."
Cedric smiled as he knocked the door, hearing the professor say enter. Cedric opened the door for her, making a funny face as she giggled, walking inside to her first night of detention.
Severus was grading essays at his desk as usual as his eyes kept glancing at the clock. He finally heard a knock and allowed the person to enter. He was still looking down until he heard giggling. He moved his head up to look to see Cedric Diggory opening the door for Miss Aragon. Some odd reason this made him furious but didn't say anything as his eye averted to Aragon. She had white flowers in her arms and one in her hair, making her look very innocent. As the door shut her giggles dispersed as she walked up to the front desk and curtsied in front of him.
"Reporting for detention sir."
"You're detention today will be cleaning the cauldrons with no magic." He saw her look at a pile of dirty cauldrons that the first years had made. She stifled a groan as she slowly placed her flowers at one of the desks before rolling up her sleeves to get started.e shook his head as he realized he had papers to grade as he looked back down to grade horrible papers, with majority of them getting very low scores.
Severus was just finishing up when he glanced up for a moment to see Miss Aragon wiping away the cauldrons. She gave a soft yawn, that she covered with the back of her hand, as she wipes the cauldrons to the point they they almost shined. The thing was that she was only able to clean a few, not used to labor like this. Most of the time he knew she would use magic but he prohibited her from doing so. He had to admit she did have an eye from quality work, as he noticed that the cauldrons she did get to do looked almost brand new.
She wiped the sweat off her brow with the back of her arm as Severus kept glancing at her. Though she seemed tired and quite exhausted, she was quite determined to clean the cauldrons to perfection. He wrote the last grade for the very last essay for the night as he noticed it was getting late.
"You're done for tonight Aragon."
The girl's shoulders slumped over as she placed the last cauldron away. He noticed how she leaned forward a bit as she bowed her head to him. He stood up to walk down to the desks as Serenity turned to walk to the door. Her arms felt weak to the bone.
"Aragon."
Severus looked at the girl as she turned around. He slowly walked up to her and handed the flowers. Her eyes widen at the realization that she almost left them behind. She looked up at the professor and gave a sweet smile. She never knew him to be very considerate of something as simple as flowers. She slowly took out one of the flowers hand handed it to him.
"Thank you professor, good night..."
She left to leave the room, as Severus stood alone. He went over to the cauldrons to see how nicely polished they were from constant scrubbing. How much effort she put in for something as silly as this. His hand touched the rim of the cold metal cauldron and slowly moved away to go back to his desk. He didn't know what to feel anymore, as he knew he had more to come, with a month of detention with this girl. He placed the flower on his desk as he sat back down, looking at the stem and to see the white pure flowers.
He slammed his fist onto his desk, realizing what a foolish thing he had done. But it was all too late and now he must pay...He must endure a month of seeing a girl that he wanted to be as far away from as possible, but it was too late. He looked at the flower and plucked it from the stem. He held it in his hand and crushed it, letting it fall onto the floor.
Serenity ran back to her dorm to go up to her room. Hermione was in their room on her bed studying as Serenity rushed in feeling flustered. Before her friend could say anything, Serenity placed the flowers on her bed and rushed into the bathroom. She stripped off her clothes and jumped into the shower, turning it to have the warm water drip down her face and sore arms. Her mind wandered back to earlier. She was so upset at him during DADA but during detention with the silence allowed her to glance at him every once in a while. He looked so...lonely to her. When she was about to leave and he handed her flowers she felt as if her heart was about to jump out of her chest. She shook her head as she scrubbed herself clean. She came out of her shower as the steam blurred the mirror. She wiped it away to look at herself, not wanting to admit this one thing...
She was falling for Professor Snape
A:N- HAHAHHA So what did you guys think? O.o crazy madness. What is going to happen? Don't worry because the next chapter you may find a few tears from a potion master and maybe a spark of a little something call affection may appear~ Well you never know! But keep reading and reviewing! LOVE YOU GUYS!