Secrets In The Shadows

Greenhouse Greetings

RAVENCLAW DORM-MORNING

EVELYN'S POV

That day on the train was amazing. A memory I would never forget and always think about. It was barely morning, and I didn't want to get out of bed. I had food in my suitcase just in case I didn't feel like going to breakfast with everyone. I climbed out of bed and walked over to my suitcase. I grabbed a granola bar and sat back down. I began eating and decided it would be a good idea to be in the sun for a while. I had known about an abandoned greenhouse that was never used for class. I grabbed my sketchbook and another granola bar with me. I made my way out of my dorm and into the common room. It was empty.

I mean it is the weekend before classes start, I guess everyone is lazyyyyy

I felt the common room and went down the tower stairs. When I reached the bottom of the stairs, I began walking straight. Then there was a small exit to the right. I walked out and walked forwards towards the greenhouses. I walked into one that was more separated from the others. Professor Sprout had told me that whenever I wanted to be alone, I could use this greenhouse.   

I had made it somewhat more comfortable for me. By a window where the lake was visible, I had added a few cushions to a counter to make it more soft. I sat up on the counter and adjusted the cushions, since it was a bit chilly. I pulled out my pencil and began drawing another sketch of the lake. I had many, but liked them all because they all showed different views and seasons of the lake.

GREENHOUSE-15 MINUTES LATER

I was drawing when I heard a bunch of twigs and leaves crunching. I didn't bother turning around.

It's probably just some students wandering.

"You dunderhead, what on ear-" I heard someone say that caused me to turn. I met Snape's eyes. He immediately stopped.

Snape walked in and closed the door. I only stared at my notebook. I tried to keep drawing while he hovered close to me.

"Can I help you professor?" I managed to say without stuttering.

"No. I-I was just patrolling, making sure students were inside, since of the news I have been given." Snape stated dully.

"Oh. Well I should go inside." I closed my book and placed my pencil in the spiral. I tried to get up but he gripped my wrist.

"Stay." He demanded. I felt hot when his skin touched mine.

I nodded and fixed myself close to the window, shivering once again.

Why the fuck is it always me freezing when he's around.

"I'll watch you, if you want to stay here. I guess you're safe if I'm here." Snape said, looking at me.

I only looked at him and then began shivering again.

Shit. Stop, Snappy pants is gonna have to warm us up again, although that wouldn't be a bad idea.

Snape was still standing up and I noticed.

"You want to sit down, professor?" I motioned to a small spot next to me.

Please say no, please say yes, please say no.

"Thanks.." He walked towards me and managed to sit on the counter. He looked at me with a confused look and then smirked.

He did not just smirk at me...

"Do you really enjoy the cold a lot Miss White or do you always forget to bring a heavier robe?" Snape said sarcastically.

"I-I just-t tend to forget-t." I stuttered.

Snape smirked and moved his arms around me like on the train. I shivered even more as he pulled me next to him. I placed my face against his chest and he covered a side of me with his cape. I felt warm but this time, his hands went onto mine, making them warmer. I closed my eyes and heard his heartbeat slowly. My stomach growled loudly.

"Have you not eaten anything, Miss White?" I looked up and his eyes locked onto mine. He looked worried, concerned. Something I didn't see everyday.

"No, I just ate-e a bar." I responded, feeling his arms pull me closer.

"Well, go eat something. The great hall is probably empty by now." Snape suggested.

"I don't want to be completely alone.." I began.

"I am also going to eat. I haven't eaten anything." Snape cut me off. I closed my eyes and snuggled into his chest once again. He was silent for a while, but got up with me in his arms.

"Um.." I looked around me as he began walking towards the door.

"I think I can walk myself to breakfast." I gave him a small smile.

Snape gave me a nod and let me stand. He was very tall compared to me.

I am so small..why..why?!

I walked towards my things and grabbed them. I then faced Snape and walked to him. He made his way out of the greenhouse and I followed close behind him. We walked into the corridors and into the great hall. It was empty.

Damn did everyone die, or is everyone just THAT lazy

I sat down at my table and saw Snape sit close to me.

"You're allowed to sit here?" I looked at him.

"Of course." Snape answered as he looked at my plate.

I served myself eggs and bacon. I began eating, noticing that he wasn't eating anything. I gulped my bite.

"Aren't you going to eat too?" I took another bite.

He only shook his head. "I said that to get YOU to eat something." Snape's face softened.

"Oh. Well, you should still eat something." I mentioned.

I had a piece of egg and bacon on my fork, ready for me to bite. I was looking at Snape and waiting for him to move. He looked at me and rolled his eyes. Then he moved his mouth onto the fork, taking my food.

"Happy?" Snape asked, mouthful.

The fuck...he did not just do that. He did not just take my food. This is not the Snape I knew. He would never do that. Plus that was my food.

"Yea..I guess." I grabbed some more eggs and kept eating.

Snape only stared, which made me nervous. I finished and drank some warm tea. I saw him looking down, he shivered a bit.

"Want a sip?" I moved my cup closer to his face. He looked at the cup and then at me and back. He nodded and I moved the cup closer to him. He slid closer towards me and took a large sip. Snape sighed and his arm went around my back to my other side, pulling me closer to him.

"Thank you.." He whispered into my ear. I shivered.

"You're welcome.." I continued drinking it.

After finishing, he offered to take me to my tower, but I explained how I didn't really like it there. It was lonely. He suggested I could spend the day with him and help him prepare the class a bit more.. I thought that would be a way better idea.