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Zingaro	By : ccino49 Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female Views: 3610 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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I own nothing from the Harry Potter universe. It all belongs to JK Rowling.

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Chapter 39

Severus did not seek Paula out, nor did he arrive for their usual Friday evening supper. That did not mean he did not watch her during the darker hours of the night. He cursed himself numerous times for doing so. �It is not as if she holds any interest for me anymore. So why do I continue to spy on her like a lovesick puppy? No, that is ridiculous. Love does not come into it, it never has. It is anger that draws me to her, and maybe a little lust too. Even a longing for the conversations we had, the companionship. Certainly nothing more than that.�
Severus hid his surprise when he entered the Great Hall for his evening meal and found Paula sitting right next to where he normally sat. He considered sitting further down the table just to snub her, but deemed it would be childish. It would also mean sitting between Trelawney and Sprout and he would end up blowing steam from his ears after half an hour of listening to those two blathering witches. Besides, why should he move? He had sat in that same place ever since he started teaching at Hogwarts and no witch, beautiful Gypsy or not, was going to make him move.
�Sar san Severus?� Paula asked as he took his seat.
Severus did not even look at her as he spoke. �Considering I managed to walk here on my own two feet, obviously I am well.� He swept his glare over the students, ignoring Paula. When the food appeared, he set to eating and left as soon as he finished, he did not acknowledge the woman sat beside him.
Paula let out a sigh. She would have to go to his rooms and speak with him, they could not continue like this.
�Come in.� Severus called from behind his desk. He was expecting a student to walk in the door, complaining about something or other.

�You! We have nothing to say to each other. Please leave.� He went back to marking his homework.
�Severus, will you come to the vurdon tomorrow afternoon, I will explain. Please.�
�I will consider it, though I doubt I will bother. Close the door on your way out.� He said, not even looking up from what he was doing.
As soon as the door closed behind her he slammed his fist onto the desk, then rubbed the now painful edge of his hand. �Damn that woman.� He looked at the parchments he�d been supposedly marking. Not one had a trace of red ink on it. �Why the hell do I let her get to me like this? She is nothing but a dirty Gypsy. No she isn�t. She is beautiful, pure, and downright infuriating. She sticks her nose in where it is not wanted, knows things she has no business knowing. She wants to explain? About what? How she knows these things? Or who she really is? Why should I care? She is nothing to me.� He remembered how his heart had almost stopped that day in the forest when the centaurs had set about her. How she looked like an Amazon warrior Goddess as she held on to Riley in his frenzied panic. Regardless of how fearful he�d been for her that day, or how angry he was at revealing himself, he�d nevertheless returned to his rooms with an enormous hard-on that refused to go down. He�d been forced to relieve himself with the image of her in all her naked, glistening glory. Just as he�d done every night this week. �Oh Gods not again.� He groaned, unfastening his trousers as he headed for the bedroom.
Paula headed for the Hufflepuff common room in search of Matthew Enthwhistle.
�Professor, is it Riley, is something wrong? Has something happened to him?� The young boy asked, his face full of concern.
�No Matthew, Riley is fine, though he is the reason I am here. Put on some warm clothes and come with me.�
Matthew gave her a puzzled look then hurried to his dorm room to dress more warmly, assuming she wanted him to help with Riley.
He followed her across the grounds and to the stables where Riley stood just outside waiting for them.
�Professor?�
Riley and I are going for a ride Matthew and we wondered if you would like to join us, to say thank you for taking such good care of him on a weekend. Professor Sprout tells me your marks have not suffered in any way since you have been tending him, in fact your Professors report that your work has improved, that you have become more confidant in the classroom.�

Matthews face lit up. �Really? They said that? And I get to ride Riley?�
�I have spoken with your head of house and the Headmaster, they have both agreed that you be allowed this treat. The Headmaster also wrote to your parents asking for permission for you to be allowed to ride during your time here. They gave it willingly. Apparently they are pleased that you are able to work with horses while you are here. But it will not be the same as riding the horses at home Matthew. Riley is fast and somewhat wild. And most of our riding will be done up there.� Paula pointed towards the sky.
Mathew gulped nervously, but his eyes shone as he looked first at his Professor, then at Riley. He stepped forward and stroked him. �What do you think Riley. Will you let me ride with you?� He asked.
Matthew almost fell down in shock when he was sent an image of himself on Riley�s back as they soared through the air.
�Riley can do that, you will get used to it.� Paula said, laughing at the boys reaction to Riley�s imaging. �So, what do you think? Want to come for a ride?�
�You bet.� Matthew said excitedly.
Paula jumped up onto Riley�s back and pulled the boy up in front of her. �Ever ridden bareback Matthew?�

�Once when I was eight, but I fell off and dad went mad. He said the horses at home weren�t bred to be ridden like that and I could have broken my neck. I�d been watching a cowboy film on the telly and seen the Indians riding like that so I wanted to try it.�
�Wrap your hands tightly in his mane, you wont hurt him. Whatever you do, do not let go.� She remembered that Severus had used a sticking charm when Riley was about to speed up and discretely applied one to Matthew. �Ready?�
�Ready.� He replied, white faced but beaming with excitement.

Paula clicked her tongue and Riley took off at full gallop.
�Whoa! Dad�s horses can�t do that.� He shouted gleefully.
As they approach the Hogwarts boundaries, Riley spread his wings and took to the skies. Matthew was completely silent as Riley soared round the castle then headed over the Forbidden Forest before flying through the wards and heading off over the surrounding mountainsides.
Mathew spent the whole weekend and most of the following week on cloud nine after his experience.
On Saturday morning the students were surprised when Paula told them to clamber into the back of the hearse. She drove them through the gates and took off, flying to a large valley in the Scottish mountains.

�From now on all training will take place here. There are plenty of crags, caves and rocks that will give cover. The Forbidden Forest is now out of bounds. The centaurs have decided they do not like the large amounts of dark magic we have been using and have made it clear that it will no longer be accepted.�
The students didn�t question this, they hated the forest anyway, it was far too creepy. Plus it meant they got to fly in the Professors car and that was really cool. Especially when she turned the music up loud.

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