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The Prize	By : Kvarta Category: HP Canon Characters paired with Original Characters > Het - Male/Female Views: 3468 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: This is a work of fan fiction. Harry Potter is owned by J.K. Rowling. This story is purely for entertainment purposes, no money is being made from it.

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Day after Poppy’s visit, Tippy gave her back essays she wrote, remarks scribbled all over them. Katya read the remarks, taking notes on what mistakes she made. Last remark on her 3 scrolls of parchment made her growl at frustration
"Not enough information widened the literature."
She fumed for wile, mulling what to do before grabbing a quill and scribbling beneath the comment
"Give me permit to use your library or visit local book store if you want more, otherwise be satisfied with what I wrote."
- Tippy. – called – Please, give this to Mr. Snape, and wait for reply. – she counted to twenty when Tippy reappeared giving her parchment back, she read reply, standing patiently next to her
"Not my problem. Insufficient text redo the assignment. "
"All right, I can’t enter your library… Say “hello” to Poppy for me tomorrow, I’m going to that book store. Thank you for allowing me to go in the town alone."
She gave Tippy the parchment, waited few moments and walked in to the hallway leaning on his doorframe with grin. Suddenly, door flung open and Snape nearly collided with her.
- Miss Katya…. – he fumed
- Go back to bed before I floo Poppy. –
- What did you do? Spy on me in a glass of water? –
- Worried? Afraid that I can see something I shouldn’t? Were you a “bad boy” while alone? – she raised her eyebrows in challenge
- May I remind you Miss Katya that you are under my custody. Continue with that attitude or try to set a foot outside, unsupervised, and I will have you chained in a basement. – hissed Snape
- Kinky. No thank you, not my thing. – she grinned again – Relax, I don’t need to spy on you to know what button to push. You hate when someone undermine your authority. And you… hate… those who are not afraid of you. –
- I am not inclined to care about your love or hate for me Miss Katya. In fact, I could not care less, as long as you do what you are told. –
- Then how do you suggest I find more material. –
- Are you incapable of understanding simple structured sentence Miss Katya? That is not my problem. You have until tomorrow evening to re-write your essay. That would be all, Miss Katya. – hissed Snape and turned on a heel, closing the door behind.
Katya growled at closed door, wishing noting more than to march in to the room and argue. Finally, forcing herself to calm down she went to the fireplace in living room and tossed a bit of floo powder calling for Poppy.
- Is Severus all right, dearie. – asked Poppy instead of a greeting
- He’s fine, he’s still alive. Not for long though, if he keeps up like this. - grumbled Katya – Poppy, how can I get some books if I can’t get out of the house? –
- I’ll talk to the Headmistress to see if you can use books from school library. If she approves it, I’ll send someone with books, just give me the titles. –
Katya smiled, thanked the medi-witch and gave her few titles she found reading the books she already had. Greening, she returned to her room. Working on other assignments he gave her on the bottom of her second essay.
It was late afternoon, when bells chimed. Katya was lost, not knowing what that sound meant, but Tippy opened the entrance door. On the door was an older woman with elegant, distinguished look, her gray hair tucked in a neat bun. Woman gave her curious look over the rim of her glasses
- Good day, my name is Minerva McGonagall. I’m the Headmistress at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. You must be Miss Katya. – she had strong Scottish accent. Katya nodded, lost for words and little bit intimidated by woman’s strict face and noble stance
- Ummm, yes, I am. Please, come in. –
- Thank you. I broth you the books you requested. Poppy asked me to bring them here. –
- Poppy asked you?! But, you are… -
- To be perfectly honest, Miss Katya, I volunteered. I wanted to meet you. Also, I’d like to have a word with you about Severus. How is he? –
- Ummmmm, ok I guess, locked in his room. Tippy say he’s eating all his meals and taking his medications. Please sit down. – stuttered Katya, feeling lost – Tippy! – she called and elf walked in to the room
- Yes Miss Ouhhhhhhhh - squealed elf – good day Madam. How is you? –
- Hello Tippy, is Severus treating you alight? –
- Oh, yes Madam. Master Snape is treating Tippy fine. Miss Katya too. Miss Katya teaching Tippy how to read and write. –
- That is very nice of you Miss Katya. – woman gave her a stiff smile – Just tea and cookies Tippy, please. –
- Yes, Madam. – squeaked elf and disappeared, soon tray with cookies and tea appeared on the table.
- It is allowed Madam? To teach her… –
- Quite all right. Tippy is a free elf, she can learn if she wishes. – woman replied mildly – Poppy told me that Severus is giving you hard time. You are free to use books from library, if book can’t be issued, you may come to Hogwarts and read it in the library any time. –
- Thank you. – frowned Katya
- What is the matter? –
- I can’t go out of the house unsupervised. I don’t know if that is Mr. Snape’s rule or Ministry issued rule, but I don’t want to break it, for now. –
- For now? – woman gave her a look full of interest
- I do tend to get in to trouble for disregarding the rules from time to time. This situation is delicate, and I’m doing my best not to cause unnecessary trouble. – smiled Katya, she started to relax. Woman chuckled quietly
- You sound like most of the students from my house. They too have proclivity for disregarding rules. –
- May I ask Madam… -
- Please, call me Minerva. Feel free to ask, and I’ll do my best to help you. I owe you gratitude for saving Severus. –
- Then I have two questions, Minerva. First one, is Mr. Snape from your house? Second, do you care about him? –
- Oh, dear Merlin, no. I was head of rivaling house, Gryffindor, Severus was Slytherin. And to answer your second question, yes, I care about him. Much like Poppy, he was my student and my colleague. But more to that I exhibited much distrust in him during last year, many harsh words were said to him by me, and I’m afraid that he holds that against me. –
- He is in his room, if you wish Tippy can ask him to let you in. –
- Thank you, Miss Katya…. –
- Katya or Katy is fine. –
- Very well, Katya. – old woman smiled – If anyone can hold the grudge it is Severus, he won’t want to see me. I used the opportunity at hand. – woman pulled small package from her pocket and placed it in the table, tapping it lightly with her wand – These are desired titles, I believe. –
- Y…Yes. – stuttered Katya confused, she had no idea about what to talk with woman.
- As I said, you are welcome to come in to Hogwarts and use the library, any time you need. –
- That, might be hard. I can’t leave the house alone, as I told already, and… –
- I see. Well, we will just have to think of something then, won’t we? Severus. – woman elegantly nodded her head and Katya turned around.
Snape was standing in the hallway doorframe, dressed in a silky black and green house robe and slippers. Material still engulfed him from chin to the ground, he had emotionless mask on his face, and his voice was cold and dry
- Minerva, I thought that I was clear about my intentions at hospital. –
- You did. However, I am here to see Katya, not you. –
- I was under the impression that you have essay to write Miss Katya. Since you have time for idle gossiping, you may add another roll of parchment to your essay. – he drawled
- Don’t you worry about my “idle gossiping”, you will get your essay in time. Now, if you don’t mind I’d like to continue talking to my guest without you insulting her. –
- May I remind you that you are in MY house? – Snapes’ brows rose
- As long as I live here, this is my house too. I can meet with my friends outside… -
- Out of the question. – he cut her off
- Then I suggest you act politely to MY guests. – she locked her gaze with his, stubbornly refusing to back down, mirroring his raised brows
- Very well Miss Katya. Given that you seem to have time, I expect essay delivered to me by tomorrow morning. Minerva. – with that he turned and walked away.
~ S ~ S ~ S ~
Minerva was following the exchange wordlessly, suppressing the smile. She had to talk to Poppy upon her return, and tell her that she agrees with her, this girl was perfect match for Severus. Albeit, she will drive him crazy, but Minerva approved the lack of fear she sensed in her. When they were alone again she softly addressed Katya
- Oh dear, it seems that I get you in to trouble. –
- No, please, don’t get upset. I have a knack for getting in to trouble with that one on my own. –
- Just give me a call if he gets impossible to handle. – slyly smiled
- I meet worse, maybe less stubborn. I know how to deal with him. –
- That’s nice to hear. I really must go now, do find a way to visit us at Hogwarts. – Minerva rise from her seat and Katya followed her to the door – It was nice meeting you Katya. –
- Pleasure is mine Minerva. –
Late that afternoon Minerva finally reached her office, sitting tiredly in a chair.
- Is your mind at ease now Minnie? –
- It is, thank you, Albus. –replied curtly
- Glad to hear that. – she turned sharply hearing the satisfaction in old man’s voice
- You should stop meddling in to the boy’s life Albus. Didn’t you cause enough damage already? –
- I did, now I’m trying to undo the damage I caused. –
- Or just appease your guilty conscience. – she replied harshly
- You always had a soft spot for the boy. –
- The boy was here to learn, at our care Albus, ours! We are educators and responsible for all kids that come here, regardless of house. They are not here to solve the mess we made, to help our agendas. It seems that you tend to forget that. –
- How could I? You never stopped reminding me. – chuckled Albus, she glared at portrait and turned to her desk.
~ S ~ S ~ S ~
Severus was fuming, Poppy visited him every other day, checking on him and scolding him like a small child. Katya managed to find a way to get to the needed books, and in spite himself, he had to admit not only that he had to admire her resourcefulness but also that her essay was rather fair. She was quick to learn and adjust, and he acknowledged the way her mind worked, almost interested to see how she will handle the wand work and flying.
It was morning and he refused to stay in bed anymore. He needed to work, work on some potion, research, and work on anything as long as he didn’t have to stay alone with his own thoughts. Tippy made him strong tea and he enjoyed it in peace. Katya choose to drink coffee in her room after he argued with her against reading a book while drinking coffee. Sound of bels filled the air, and he walked to the door, grumbling, opening door with a scoff
- Miss Grainger, what are you doing here? – growled looking at girl’s wide eyes, she nervously fidgeted with her scarf and stuttered
- Good morning, Sir. I’m sorry, sorry to come so early but you see I wanted… -
- Who is it? – called Katya behind his back
- None of your concern. What did you want Miss Granger, spit it out? –
- It is about my apprenticeship, Sir. Minerva gave me your address and permit to visit you today. –
- I did not take you as someone who would take Potions as calling Miss Granger. If you are interested, after you finish your NEWTS I can give you names of some Masters… -
- It is not about Potions, Sir. – the girl cut him out and he narrowed his eyes
- If it is not about Potions I fail to see what are you doing here? –
- It is her, Sir. Miss Katya… -
- Come in girl. – called Katya behind him and he growled
- Stay there Miss Granger. Miss Katya what do you think you are doing? –
- Inviting my guest in to the house, since you forgot your manners. –
- Miss Katya! –
- Oh, just ignore him girl and come in. –
- May I remind you that you do not hold any grounds to have apprentice Miss Katya. Let me remind you that you are my student; hence, there is no need for Miss Granger to be here. Good day Miss Granger. –
- I may not be able to take her as apprentice, but I can offer her a cup of hot tea, it’s freezing outside. – hissed Katya at him, pushing him aside and taking girls arm, dragging her in to the apartment. – You can have the kitchen; we will be in this room. –
He watched as Granger girl staggered, dragged by Katya to the settee. Growling he turned to the library, calling
- Tippy, send my tea to the library. – marching next to the two females he gave them a glare. Granger girl lowered her eyes but Katya returned the glare.
He closed himself in to the library, but couldn’t concentrate on the book he picked up to read. Placing a book on the table, carefully marking the page, immersed in his thoughts. What bothered him so much? If you take out the obvious, he hated anyone invading what he considered his private space. He knew that no danger would come from the girl, and yet he still felt vulnerable and paranoid. Nevertheless, what irked him was not that. Was he upset that he had no satisfaction of refusing Miss Granger as apprentice? Or that girl didn’t choose Potions? Even if she had some talent, he didn’t picture her as someone interested in potions, she lacked inventiveness necessary for the trade.
Katya was current bane of his existence; she could not have annoyed him that much. She was bright but had a nasty habit of mirroring his behavior in past few days. He was still learning about her, wondering which one of her personas that he encountered so far was truly hers, if she showed it at all. She never failed to send her essay to him on time, and her essays rarely needed corrections. He was careful around her, wondering why Poppy and Tippy conspiring with the girl. Tired or not, he remembered clearly that woman did enter his library.
- How did she manage to do that? What is her agenda? – mumbled to his chin – What is her business with Miss Granger? – pondering on that thought, appraising if the girl could be in some sort of danger. Finally, convincing himself that is in Grainger best interest if he keeps an eye on them, he sneaked out of the library and sneaked near the entrance that separated living room and hallway, disillusioning himself for good measure. He listened on their conversation
- …Professor was always strict, and he wasn’t always fair, but he was one of best Professors we had. I really learned a lot from him, you are lucky; you have a chance to learn from great wizard. - he heard Granger talking
- He always gave you insanely short deadlines for your essays? -
- No Katy, - giggled Granger – but, he can’t take points from your house, I guess this is his equivalent of taking points. –
- Taking points? – Katya sounded confused and he smirked
- Yes, each Hogwarts house competes for house cup. House with most points wins the cup. Professor’s award or chunk points. Professor Snape loved to chunk points from Gryffindor. –
- Why? –
- He is… was Head of Slytherin House. Also, he didn’t like Harry, Ron and me along with Neville and Seamus. He simply doesn’t like Gryffindor’s. Katy, Headmistress told me you were sorted before coming here, in what House you are sorted? –
- I wasn’t, sorted that is. That stinky old hat is broken. –
- Sorting hat is not broken. – giggled girl
- It told me to choose, because I belong equally in two houses, I didn’t know what house to choose so he declared me un-sorted. – Katya scratched her head
- What houses? – asked Granger with curiosity and he held his breath, that was one of questions he wanted to know answer as well
- Ravenclaw and Slytherin – mumbled Katya and he blinked, hearing Granger girl gasping
- Wow. – silence fell between two females, then Granger girl whispered, he had to focus hard so he could hear what she is saying – About why I came here… -
- I don’t want to be rude, but your Professor is right. I have no mastery in here, I don’t know your kind of magic and it is of no use to teach you mine, not to mention I don’t know to teach differently of how I was thought. I don’t think they would allow that form of teaching here. –
- I will study law after my NEWTS, but – girl lowered her voice even more – I know what you did, I’ve seen it. I want you to teach me that. –
- Teach you what? –
- Professor was dead; you brought him back to life. – she paused – You gave him… -
- Shhhhhhhhhhhh. – Katya cut her off – Don’t say it. Please. I can’t teach you that. I can show you some easy tricks but I can’t teach you that. Poppy told me that what I did is considered dangerous in here; darkest of Dark Arts she called it. Besides, it is not as good spell for the caster, price is too high. I’m sorry. –
- But, Katy! –
- Hermione, you seem like a bright young woman. I can’t stop you from telling what you think you know, but I would appreciate if you continue to keep quiet about it, to everyone including Mr. Snape. –
- He doesn’t know? –
- No, and I don’t want him to know. Deity knows he is difficult as it is. – he heard Granger laughing quietly
- But you can teach me at least something Katy? –
- Yes, give me some time to figure out how to teach you without actually hurting you. Our training wasn’t exactly harmless. -   sighed Katya – Can I ask you something? –
- Sure. –
- Would you mind visiting here some more? I really do enjoy talking to you. –
- But Professor Snape… -
- You are MY guest, and as long you are my guest he can’t do much of anything. What can he do? Chunk points from your house? –
Granger girl giggled again, promising that she will visit again and left, he returned in a library to mull on what he just learned.
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