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The Snake and the Dragon	By : PoisonViperGirl Category: HP Canon Characters paired with Original Characters > Het - Male/Female Views: 3672 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter 6: Warming Up

            I don’t know how long Miss Viper and I were out there hurling snow at each other, but the evening air chased us inside, dripping wet and covered in snow. After we each had a hot bath (in our separate rooms of course) and dinner, I sat in my chair reading Moste Potente Potions of the World, and she lay on the rug in front of the fire absorbed in her own book. I often found myself losing concentration on my book and just watching her instead. Finally I gave up and set my book down with a sigh.

            Bloody hell… if I’m going to lose my mind I might as well do a thorough job of it.

            I got up and went to sit next to her in front of the fire. She looked up and quirked an eyebrow.

            “Severus?”

            I smiled at her.



            “For some reason I’m finding it impossible to concentrate on that delightful book you gave me. I decided to give it a rest and join you, rather than give myself a headache.”

            She smiled back at me and set her book aside.

            “I can’t imagine anything pulling you away from that book Severus. Are you okay?”



            I took a moment to think before replying,

            “I’m actually not sure what is going on with myself today Miss Youngblood. However, I can’t complain. I don’t think you have any complaints either, unless I’m mistaken?”

            I paused and arched an eyebrow, she smiled and shook her head, her cheeks slightly flushed. I took her hand and held it gently in mine, surprising her.

            “Miss Youngblood, I would be honored if you would allow me the privilege of courting you.”

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            “Err… Uhm, I…”

Brilliant. I’m stammering like an idiot and making a fool of myself. Just Brilliant.

Hard as I tried, I couldn’t make my mouth work for me. As loud as my mind was screaming YES, all I could do was stutter this nonsense. Poor Severus didn’t look like he knew what to make of it, but after a few moments he jumped to his own conclusion, wrong though it was. His eyes clouded with anger before his mask slipped back into place, and he stood abruptly, releasing my hand as if it burned him.

“I apologize Miss Youngblood. I was wrong to think such a thing.”

He strode quickly out of the room before I could correct his misconception. I jumped up to catch him before he got too far, but he was already gone. I would never find him in this huge manor if he didn’t want me to. I sank to my knees and took a deep breath to compose myself. I had to think of a way to fix this.

“Dolby, Mizzy, I need your help please.”

It took only a few moments for the house elves to appear. Both looked anxious, obviously they were picking up on Severus’ mood. Dolby stepped forward and spoke softly.

“What can Dolby and Mizzy help the mistress with?”

“Please show me where to find Severus. I’ve upset him by mistake and I need to correct it.”

The elves exchanged nervous glances, obviously not sure if this was something their master would allow. In the end, Mizzy consented to take me to Severus’ study, where he had gone. She left me at the door and disappeared quickly without a word. I stared at the door for a few moments, then took a deep breath to steady my nerves and knocked softly, three times.

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            Stupid, idiotic moron!

            I paced back and forth in my study, muttering angrily to myself as I downed yet another glass of firewhiskey before refilling it for the 5^th time.

            How could I have been so foolish, so utterly daft? It’s laughable to think I would have had a chance with her. Idiot!

            My internal tirade was interrupted by three soft knocks on the door. I never stopped my pacing as I growled,

            “I am not to be disturbed! Go away!”

            Then I heard her soft voice, tinged with uncertainty.

            “Severus, It’s me…”

            I paused in my pacing and glared at the door, then turned my back with a sigh, downing my 5^th glass and refilling it yet again. I stayed with my back to the door as I sighed again.

            “Come in, Miss Youngblood. Make it quick, I am in no mood for dawdling.”

I heard the creak of the door as it opened, and the click as it shut again. I waited, sipping from my glass. She did not stall long.

“Severus, you misunderstood. I was taken by surprise… My intention was not to reject you.”

This made me furious, and my temper was evident in the way my glass was now shaking in my hand. Snarling, I whirled around to face her, hurling my glass at the wall. She barely flinched when it shattered, splashing liquor over the wall. Her eyes never moved from mine as I bellowed at her,

“Do NOT lie to me out of PITY!”

I glared hotly at her as I tried to get my temper back under control and stop my breath from heaving. I was trembling with rage, yet she stood there so calmly. This young woman was truly an enigma, and she was driving me mad.

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            I gave Severus a few minutes to calm down, coolly maintaining eye contact.

            “Severus, I do not lie to you. My answer was yes.”

            He shook his head in denial and opened his mouth to refute me, but I didn’t give him the chance. Closing the distance between us, I gently laid my hand on his arm, never moving my eyes from his.

            “See for yourself Severus, if you won’t take my word for it.”

            He stopped, staring into my eyes for a moment, still not convinced. Then with a nod, he muttered the spell and I let him in. It took him only moments to find the memories he needed to confirm the truth of what I said. When he withdrew, his eyes had softened and his expression was apologetic as he pulled me into his arms, holding me tightly. I wrapped my own arms around his waist and laid my cheek against his chest, neither of us saying a word. I felt him lift a hand to gently stroke my hair, and I smiled, looking up at him. He softly brushed my cheek with his hand before leaning down and placing a light kiss on my forehead. It was all the apology he offered, and it was all I needed.

The rest of Christmas break passed in a routine of practice, studying, and relaxing with Severus. He began to let down what was left of his walls as our conversations grew longer and we learned more about each other. He was always a gentleman, and more affectionate than I expected he would be. Not a day went by without a gentle hug or a kiss on the hand. Rather old fashioned, but I found myself enjoying it nonetheless. I enjoyed it while I could, knowing such moments would be few and far between once we returned to Hogwarts.
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