As everyone shuffles to their designated partner Ramona can't help getting nervous. Ramona is convinced Severus hates her due from her being a werewolf. As Ramona sits down next to Severus she senses the tension off Severus in waves. Severus is terrified. Ramona eyes him in concern. Usually Severus is closed off but due from Ramona's studying occlumency it's been easier to read other students.

"Severus ... "

"How in Merlin's name did you even manage to get into this class ... must be Gryffindor privilege, you explode most potions. You'll be the death of me. It'll be written on my gravestone, 'death by potions' ... how irritating."

Ramona giggles at Severus's theatrics, "I'm not that bad."

Severus crosses his arms and huffs, "I was being lenient in my observations."

Ramona bursts out laughing at that but rapidly stops due from Severus's glare and sneer. Severus rapidly flicks his book to the right page then shifts his body uncomfortably before he fleetingly looks to Ramona.

"You're doing the essay, you are not to touch the potion we're to hand in. Understand?"

Ramona shakes her head, "That's not fair, I need to practice brewing more than the theory."

Severus narrows his eyes dangerously, "Don't you dare talk to me about what's fair."

Working with Severus is very awkward, Ramona isn't sure what to do to make Severus feel more at ease, Ramona guesses there is too much bitterness between them now. Ramona twirls her golden locks distracted of how ... awful they have been to Severus. How awful they are to each other, the pointless fights and dirty pranks. Ramona's introspection makes her come to conclusions she'd rather not think about. The peculiar behaviour of James is now making sense to Ramona.

"I'm sorry Severus."

Severus hums noncommittally but doesn't lift his eyes from his notes. It isn't until the end of the lesson that Severus stops looking through books to speak to Ramona.

"We're doing the Wolfsbane potion. I want the essay a fortnight before it's due."

Ramona is angry at the snub and Severus's attitude. They are not going to get good marks if this is what it's going to be like. Severus sneers then takes his wand out to perform a privacy spell so they won't be overheard.

"Don't you dare judge me for choosing a potion that will get us the best marks. YOU know all about that potion, don't you? So you wouldn't find writing about it difficult and I am competent enough to make a functioning Wolfsbane. Don't be so sensitive, you're a dark creature for Melin's sake."

This year Valentines day falls on a Tuesday, the Saturday before Valentines day Ramona and Sirius have plans to go on a date to Hogsemede. Ramona has made sweets for Sirius.

Before Ramona and Sirius can enjoy this weekend, a full moon is occurring the Thursday before.

"Remy, please let me come tonight, I know you don't think it's a good idea because Moony is so moody but I worry."

"No, I can't risk it. I won't risk you getting hurt Sirius."

Walking slowly with her head pounding Ramona sits down for an early breakfast. Moony is still upset, still angry about the broken bond. Also Moony is becoming more and more lonely.

"Ramona!"

Ramona lifts her eyes, even her eyes seem to weigh a ton for Ramona. Looking at Severus she cringes.

"Severus ..." Ramona rubs her temples.

"Ramona, pay attention. I wanted to speak to you about the essay. Can I have your draft now?"

The words went in and out of Ramona's brain, nothing sinking in. "Er ... what?"

"Potions essay! Ramona, give me the essay."

"Sure ..." Ramona's eyes rolls to the back of her head and collapses to the floor.

Severus looks around the food hall but no teacher is in sight. Grumbling Severus picks Ramona up and briskly walks to the hospital wing, slightly surprised by how little she weighs.

When Severus places her down on the hospital bed Madam Pomfrey starts fusing. Madam Pomfrey takes out potion after potion. She mumbles 'She should have come straight here, why doesn't she listen'. Severus counts seven potions in total, he eyes them trying to determine what they are ... fever reducing, pain relief, muscle relaxant ... stress relief, bone density increase potion. Potion that helps stop internal bleeding ... Is that really needed thinks Severus worried. The last potion Severus realises is a potion to increase awareness, A potion that is commonly given to dementia patients.

"Stop shadowing me Mister Snape, take a seat if you wish to stay," snaps Madam Pomfrey.

Severus opens his mouth to protest but decides to take a seat. Not long after Sirius enters, noticing Snape Sirius sneers.

"What are you doing here Snape?"

Snape curls his upper lip in digust, "Ramona fainted on me before I could get our potions essay from her."

Sirius huffs, "Yeah, 'our' ... considering she wrote the whole essay is it really 'our'. Ramona is too nice to you."

Snape raises his eyebrow in surprise. Too nice. Severus thinks this statement is beyond stupid considering Ramona's almost Wolf attacks, Severus does miss dueling Ramona and their banter. Severus looks to Ramona to see if she has woken yet, Severus thinks she looks awful.

"Is she always this bad?" asks Severus, after asking this though he regrets it for it imply he cares.

"Yes, lately it's been worse. Please leave us, I wish to be alone with my Girlfriend."