Finding What Is Lost. SnapeXReader

Library Nap

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You consider taking to Dumbledore. He's so wise and knows more than anyone else in this castle. However, knowing him he will probably ask questions. And that is something you don't want to do. Answer questions. You hate answering questions when you can't even articulate what happened. You don't even try and consider talking to Severus, though you know he might have some insight.

"Lumos!" A voice calls out making you jump. You must've dozed off for a second. All the candles were out and other then the lit wand all the lights are out. How long have you been out? "Stella, what are you doing?"

"Alabaster Lee!" You yell out, after jumping out of your seat.

He placed a kind hand on your shoulder. "Please, call me Al?"

"Oh-yes of course, Al. What're you doing here?" You glance out the window nearby, "this late at night."

Al gives you a questioning look. "I am the Head Librarian." Red flushes over your cheeks. How did you not realize that? You must have been in such a rush to get the books that you didn't even notice that Madam Degrey, the Librarian when you attended Hogwarts, was not there and a new wizard stood in her place. How embarrassing. "You've been here for hours. When the kids got back from Hogsmeade, you immediately came here. You looked like you knew exactly where you were going so I just let you be. I didn't realize you never left."

"I am so sorry Alabas-Al. I didn't mean to disturb you."

"By the looks of it I am the one who is disturbing you," Al replies looking at the many books you have spread across the table. You quickly close the page you had opened, hoping Al had not seen what you were reading about.

"No of course not. I should be getting to bed seeing as I didn't even realize I dozed off." You begin to quickly pick up your books.

"Please allow me. I am the librarian after all." With a flick of his wand, your books begin to leave your hand and are thrown back into their respective places.

"Oh! Uh-thank you." Why do you always get so nervous in front of him.

"Stella, may I accompany you back to your room? I wouldn't want you passing out again on the way back!"

"Um-of course. Uh-thank you." Al holds out his arms in a gentlemanly manner. Reluctantly, you take it.

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Most of the walk to your room is in silence. You worry about what Al did or did not see you researching. You don't want him to ask any questions. All you want is to figure this out yourself. If this is nothing, then you won't need to bother anyone with your nonsense. And if it is something, you won't be putting anyone else in danger. You are confident in your choice.

Your arms stay entwined the whole walk back to your room. When you both arrive at the DADA door he stops. "Lumos" you command, turning a path of soft lights up to your room.

"Well I think you can make it from here by yourself," Al jokes. You notice he has not released your arm yet.

"Yes, I should think so. Thank you, I appreciate you bringing me down," you assure.

"Stella," Al says seriously as he turns to face you. Releasing your arm but grabbing your hands, "if there is ever anything you need, you know that I am here to help right?"

You are taken aback by this. You cannot meet his eyes. Did he see something ? He must have. But maybe he will respect my privacy. "Yes, of course Al. I know that."

You can tell he doesn't really believe you, but he doesn't push it anymore. He gives you a concerned smile, "Goodnight, Stella."

His eyes are locked into yours now. There is silence for a moment. Maybe some awkwardness too. "Goodnight, Al."