The Prince's Seduction

OLIVIA- The Dark Forest

Entering the staff room, Olivia saw everyone was already seated- chatting amongst each other cheerily. Snape sat next to a beaming Professor Sinistra who saved a seat just for him. The only other vacant chair was on the other side of the table- opposite Snape and in between Professor Flitwick and McGonagall.

"How is your Assistant position going dear?" McGonagall asked as she sat down.
"You are looking quite peaked, everything alright?".

"Yes, nothing to worry about" she smiled
"I just tried keeping up with Professor Snape's long strides, you know how fast he walks" she dismissed.

"Well we must meet up for tea very soon, you need to have a break some time. I knew he would put you to work as soon as you arrived" she said giving him a disapproving look which Snape rolled his eyes at.

Before Olivia could reply Dumbledore spoke.

"Good, now that we are all present" he said clearing his throat.
"I would like to make an announcement concerning Defense against the Dark Arts. Professor Morris is unwell, having contracted a rare case of Billywig Disease. I would have hired Olivia here to take on the role however as we all know she is already predisposed with the Potions Assistant position. Severus" he said turning to him.
"Would you be able to spare Ms Blackmore by any chance?".

Olivia sat up straighter, this was her chance to be a real Professor- a Dark Arts one at that. If her current behavior was anything to go by there was a good chance Snape would get rid of her and do her a favor with this opportunity.

Fat chance.
She thought darkly.

She knew better than anyone the git was extremely bitter and would cock block her out of spite- goodbye DADA job.
She thought solemnly.

3 years she had waited for this chance 🤦🏻‍♀️😭🥺.

"No I cannot. She is indispensable".

Olivia deflated from his words .

Well she did expect it.

"As I thought" said Dumbledore with a twinkle in his eyes.
"I will send out the owl today confirming the position to Remus then. I have already mentioned it to the boy and he has been staying close just in case".

"Lupin" Snape scoffed.
"Is that wise headmaster, considering the last time he was allowed to run free at Hogwarts?. Events I am sure you remember regarding myself".

"If you mean Mr Potter's quick involvement in rectifying the illadvised prank Remus had no knowledge of yes- I remember".

The other faculty looked at each other awkwardly from the conversation.

"I think he will do very well in the role" Flitwick chimed in, getting a chorus of agreement.

"He is dangerous, hardly experienced in the ways of the Dark Arts to teach it" Snape said silkily, although you could see the fury bubbling under the surface- at least Olivia could.

What beef did he have with this guy. She didn't like the idea of some incompetent taking her role either but if Albus chose him surely he was good?.

"I am very much aware of the risks Severus, alas the decision has been made" Dumbledore said firmly.
"We require a Professor as soon as possible so the children do not fall behind. I will have him arrive tonight, which means you will need to brew the required potion for his condition as soon as possible- a trip to the dark forest should do the trick".

"Yes headmaster" Snape said tonelessly, sitting back stiff in his seat.

"Good. Take Ms Blackmore with you, it is wise for her to know where your secret spots are for potions ingredients should you need her to get them in future. Now on to more pressing business" he said gravely.
"It seems Madam Hooch's Assistant, Josh Peterson, has gone missing. Rolanda if you please".