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Tartan Wrapped Dream	By : snapeswife Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Snape/McGonagall Views: 10048 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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Severus sat silent as death in his chambers. The high back chair in which he sat was normally quiet comfortable and a point of welcoming solace for him after a long day of dealing with the dunderheads. Today was different. Just hours before he had all but ran from the Great Hall to his shower. Images flashing in his mind of blue eyes and raven hair beneath him; a low growl of frustration came from Severus as he stood and leaned against the fireplace mantel. He had to fight this, he just had to, and he hit his fist on the wooden mantle just as a voice sounded from behind him.

“No manner of beating that mantelpiece will make you feel any better young man.” Spinning swiftly Severus glared at the elegant figure of Phineaus Nigellus Black, who stood in a position very similar to one that one would see the Potions Master in. His arms crossed, black robes almost billowing behind him as he looked at the younger wizard an eyebrow raised.

“This doesn’t concern you Headmaster” Severus said flatly, grinding his teeth tightly together. Phineaus shook his head and sighed.

“Even after all of these years you refuse my help? Have I ever done anything or said anything to you boy that would suggest that I would ever suggest something that would cause you harm?” He asked pointedly. “No matter my feelings on your past actions you are one of my own house, you are a former headmaster and therefore a fellow colleague. As such I will give you one small piece of advice. Son, you have been given a second chance at life, a chance to change yourself, the way that people view you, hell a chance to just be happy. Why hold back? If you want something, go after it. You are a Slytherin after all, have you ever known a Slytherin to stop once they have their mind set on something?” He raised his painted eyebrows and walked from the frame without saying a word.

Severus felt his arms, and his jaw for that matter, drop. In all of his years as a student he had never been addressed thus by Phineaus. Most of the time a grunt or a look was just about all he could muster from the former headmaster. He couldn’t wrap his head around what could be the cause of such an address. Sinking into a chair he sat tapping his lips, trying to wrap his mind around the wizards wording. Turning then to what he had said Severus groaned.

Thanks in large part to The-boy-who-lived-to-annoy Severus love life, or lack thereof, was basically common knowledge in the wizarding world. Women were throwing themselves at him, but he wasn’t interested in women who just wanted to jot his name down and become famous for being the first to shag him in years. How many years had it been?

Severus counted to himself how long it had been since he had had sex that hadn’t been paid for and almost blanched. Far too long, it had been far too long. Glancing at the clock he throw on his billowing outer robes Severus slipped from his private chambers, the door not even making a sound as it shut.

XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOOXOXOX

Bringing the first years onto the sorting ceremony after all of the other students had been seated was generally a duty that Minerva had preformed as Deputy Headmistress. Now that Trelawney was the deputy Severus had a feeling that it wouldn’t be going as delicately or as smoothly as It had in past years. Pomona had begun the ceremony with a flourish of plants, petals and floral scent which immediately put off Severus and he sat sourly in his chair. Motioning at the door with her wand the two large wooden doors swung open and the room went suddenly silent. Sybil who normally bore a mane of wild hair, thick glasses and her odd clothing, was dressed quite normally. Her wild brown blonde locks had been tamed from their near afro state into a mass of soft waves, her thick alien like glasses had been replaced by smaller wire rimmed square glasses. Her clothing as well had changed as well, gone were the bohemian robes she wore, she was neatly put together, long lilac robes fell to the floor, an elegant display, as she swept up to the from where the stool and sorting hat sat.

Rolling his eyes in annoyance Severus let out a long sigh and pinched the bridge of his nose as the noise in the room increased until he could take it no longer and cast a Sonorus, amplifying his voice and quickly silencing the room.

“Thank you Professor Snape.” She said just loud enough for him to hear before turning to the students and beginning the sorting ceremony. That hat droned on about the war and about how people from such different houses had been brought together to stop such a menacing evil. A visible frown could be seen on Severus’ face, he wasn’t happy about it and a quick glance at his colleagues showed that a few them shared his disapproval.

Rolling her eyes visibly Sybil began to call the names on the list, the young student plopping down on the stool, hat placed on their heads, and then being sent off to their respective tables. One by one all fifty six were sorted, and once they were all finally finished, the rest of the opening feast went smoothly. Pamona gave her speech beautifully, it was then that Severus glanced over at Minnie. Her debut was coming up.

“Now onto our last order of business! We have a new Transfiguration professor! Unfortunately a family emergency has pulled Professor McGonagall away for the year, we are hoping that she shall return next term, but things do not look bright. In her place we have instead her niece and namesake, Minnie Lorena McGonagall.” Minnie rose slowly at this and bowed her head. Her dark curs falling forward, she had swept half of her hair up into a bun, allowing the other half to fall loosely in soft tresses.

There was a bit of light applause, and of course, a good bit of confused looks being thrown about the hall, but after holding up a hand she continued. “I would also like to introduce another new member of our staff. Cygnus Robbinson, who will be taking over my post as Herbology professor. As always I expect you to treat them both with the proper respect and authority.” She nodded her head softly in her motherly way and waved a hand signaling the beginning of the feast. Severus looked at the man who had slowly stood, he bored fire red hair, and harsh eyes. A look was on his face that Severus had seen far too often in the past. One of cynical evil that lay just below the surface, a darkness that no one could predict.

Once that was noted and filed away Severus began to size up the man, he was of a short stature, with slim almost feminine shoulders, short arms and an oddly long torso. In fact to Severus he looked like an Polyjuice Potion gone horridly wrong. Something about the man told Severus he was going to have to keep a keen eye on him.

Severus sighed and sat back in his chair, a hand pinching the bridge of his nose softly with fingers before looking down the table at a very solemn looking Minnie. Her hands were folded in her lap and she looked up just as he was about to turn away. For a moment he locked eyes with those blue eyes and he felt goose flesh rise on his arms as he quickly looked away. He ate quickly before enjoying his favorite tea, sighing with relief when the students were dismissed to their common rooms. The only thing remaining in the day was his speech to his house and then he would be in the relaxing comfort of his rooms.

XOXOXOXOXOXOXO

As soon as the feast was over and all of the students tucked away for the night Minnie ran for her rooms. The echoing sounds of her high heels running combined with her heavy panting sounded almost musical to her ears as she reached the door to her chambers. But as she reached for the knob she felt as if someone was following her, turning her head slowly she saw that her fellow “New” Professor was headed her way. More than likely he would want assistance with his lesson plans. Pressing her forehead to the door she sighed rather loudly before turning to face him.

“Professor Robbinson, to what do I owe the honor this evening?” She asked smiling down at the much shorter man, her voice a sickly sweet sounding thing. The man bowed his head and clicked his heels together, a small smile on his face he looked her up and down before finally speaking, the sound of his voice almost made her cringe.

“Professor McGonagall, I thought that as we are both new to Hogwarts that we could be friends. Perhaps assist each other with grading and lesson planning.” He said with a cocky smirk. Minnie raised an eyebrow and let out a small sigh.

“You see the problem with that is, Professor Robbinson, I got here ahead of term just like the rest of the staff. So I believe that puts you, on your own. If you had arrived and done as you were asked to you wouldn’t have this issue. I would go and speak to Pamona about it now. Classes do begin in the morning at eight sharp.” She turn quickly and opened her office door. “Oh and good night Professor.” She shut the door behind her and warded the door.

She let out a soft sigh and sat at her desk, going through the post that she had brought up just before the feast. Nothing really stood out at her in the post, until she saw a parcel from Kingsley. A bright smile lit up her small features as she ripped through the brown paper and smiled bright at the book that was revealed. It was a book that she had enjoyed in her youth, but had been unable to find. It was a muggle novel that had taught her an important lesson about love. That it knows no bounds, that it doesn’t not judge and that in its purest form can be our greatest redeemer.

Minnie ran a hand lovingly over the cover before the read the title aloud. “Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte.” The title alone brought a smile to her lips and she walked to her bed smiling. Setting the book down she took off her robes and padded into her bathroom starting a hot bubble bath. Removing the rest of her clothing she grabbed the book and returned to the bathroom. It was only a minute or two later that her bath was finished being drawn and she stepped inside the warm depths, settling easily she opened the book and for the first time she her little accident, she enjoyed her time alone.

Xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

The beginning of the term went smoothly for Minnie, unfortunately the same could not be said for Severus. In the time of just a few periods he had had three cauldrons explode, and six students being sent to the hospital wing. Out of his group of second years he had only one cauldron that could be considered anywhere near viable. It seemed that every day seemed to be getting worse, it was that alone that had Severus in his office holding his head during his lunch break. A dull pounding had formed just over his left eye, after fighting it for hours he took a potion but it didn’t seemed to be helping. Sighing he thought about getting another headache potion but just as he went to open the door a soft rapping knock sounded, groaning lightly caught his head in his head in his hands before turning to the door.

Opening the door he stopped when he saw it was Minnie. He turned to the side and motioned for her to go inside, after shutting the door softly he sighed and cupped his hands behind his back. “To what do I owe this visit Professor?” He asked quietly.

“I was hoping to talk to you about our newest arrival. Professor Robbinson. He has approached me every night since the feast about my helping him with lesson plans. I don’t know if you have sensed it, but I feel something is wrong with the man, something deep, dark, and sinister. I cannot quite place my finger on it. Every night he follows me from the feast, and every night and is closer and closer. I’m starting to get scared Severus.” By the time that she had finished she was panting, fear was clear in her eyes.

“In all honesty I do not see what makes this my problem.” He sneered venomously.

“Pamona sent me here, because I am to invite dear Cygnus to tea, and am in need of Veritiserum.” She said just as snidely. “Unless your brewing capabilities have been altered I believe you should have some in your personal stores.”

Working his jaw back and forth for a moment, he finally moved for his personal stores. Pushing a headache potion vial up his sleep he grabbed the serum and shut the door softly. Handing Minnie the potion he opened the door and waited for her to exit. Not saying anything he simply shut the door downed the potion and walked towards his rooms hoping to get in just a small nap.
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