Second Chance- An Untold Saga|

Chapter 7

"She was either wildly naïve or dangerously intelligent."

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SEVERUS'S POV:

The feast was monotonous as usual. But there was some thing running in my head to distract me. Therefore, even if I tried I couldn't follow either the hat's song or the thoughtful speech of the new Dark Arts Professor. The incident of a few hours ago had managed to leave a mark on me and I kept glancing at the new addition to the table, munching on her food without any care. How can someone hold my hand so casually without even blinking an eye? Am I her friend? Acquaintance? Lover? No, Severus you need to stop this.

But how could I? Its been long since I have felt emotions other than hatred and frustration. Her touch was so soft and cute, as if she was a rabbit not a human. I'm not a very touch friendly person and I don't think anyone randomly touching me would make me happy. Then why am I longing for her touch now? Just one little gesture and I feel like I'm back in the school robes sitting- No, never. I would never ever want that.

But the cute nickname. The only person to ever dared call me anything other than Severus, or Snape was- LILY. Yes! But she was the reason of my life. She was my best friend, the only person to ever understand me truly. It was naturally okay for her but this young girl had managed to make me remember her every time. She managed to make me feel warmth and protective towards her in mere seconds. They are so much familiar to each other. No, Snape. She is YOUR GODDAMN STUDENT!

 Ugh! I just can't get her out of my head. And yet I'm the head of her House. How can she even be a Slytherin? A muggle in Slytherin. No one would ever believe me even if I say this. I sighed. This is going to be a pretty long year. On top of that the Dark Lord is returning to power, therefore this year I can't afford to be distracted. No.

"Professor Snape" Dumbledore was looking at me intently," please will you guide the new students?" Oh shit. I was off through the whole dinner." Yes headmaster". I left the table quickly or else everybody would be suspicious. Right when I was pushing through the hoards of idiots, I happened to hear a conversation at my House table." Look, what we have here. A freak who got into her fifth year through seduction. Who believes her homeschooled theory anyways?" I glanced to see the commenter. Ms. Parkinson. Just, what I thought. However Sonakshi was talking unbothered to the Weasley girl. A few Slytherins were also engaging in their talks. She has already earned some friends. Great!

I clenched my fist, and resisted the urge to punish the girl but she kept on joking around with her friends. The girl was in her happy little world. I was still pondering about whether to leave her for her fate or plunge into them, when another voice sounded between the girls. "Don't you have any class. How dare you talk to such lowborns" This time it was Draco. I felt my wand arm threatening to rise any moment but the girl finally retorted. And my God. I have to admit, she really got guts and a very active working brain. That's why she's a Slytherin. I went on satisfied and somewhat proud.

DRACO'S POV:

I have been busy with Zabini since the feast, but I couldn't help listening to every single word uttered by the Ombre haired girl to the Slytherin boys surrounding her. She was giggling and talking of all different stuffs. Even that pink fat women's speech couldn't seem to put her to sleep. Her jokes were like a refreshing cup of tea after an hour of ancient runes. Her smiles were just breath-taking. I was still enjoying all these when Pansy started mocking her for seemingly no reason. I was furious. Well, as to the question why because- uhm, her choice of words surely. And her attitude which was unacceptable. But the girl went on chattering as if nothing had happened. Like seriously, you should at least say something to shut her up.

Pansy too, was getting angry and her insults were getting vulgar. Now, some of the other students were paying attention as well. But the girl was still unphased. I shouted angrily at the girl to stop whatever she was doing. I wanted her to fuckin talk. And yes! She did. The moment I had burst, she turned around facing me. "Class comes with manners, Babe. And MANNERS, is the art of smiling and nodding when all you want to do is slap that bitch on the face."

Pansy was sitting right beside her," How dare you?" She flared back. Sonakshi( maybe, that was what she introduced herself as) turned towards her with a big mocking smile and hugged her. Pansy was shocked and tried to free herself," Being rude for no reason, doesn't make you "Savage" sweetheart" Sonakshi made a quote gesture with her hands" It points that you are mannerless." Pansy was about to counter her but before "AND, you need to have a class to fit into your family stature, isn't it, darling? Don't worry. I'm here to teach you and I assure you completely that I take special care of my weak students. See you around." 

With that she left the hall without even giving any heed to the fuming human she left behind. I couldn't stop the smirk rising. God! She's something. I can't believe someone can handle such a situation without even breaking a sweat. But I don't really think it was a smart choice, after all Pansy can be really disturbing sometimes. The girl however had a natural aura about herself of power and dominance which I am trying so hard to maintain. Its like her innate ability, making every one to submit to her. 

"Draco and Ms. Parkinson, you will report to me when the duties are done." Snape ordered from behind me and left. I was about to leave the place as well when some unwanted comments sounded from behind me," Wow! She's gorgeous. How the hell did she become a Slytherin? She should have been in Gryffindor." "Yeah, She's so cool." The Weasley boys were busy commenting. Gosh! Why can't I just murder them right now? Some of my fellow classmates were impressed by her too. Why does the whole school have to drool over my girl? I mean, the girl I hate. Its- Its the same like Harry. I hate him so much yet everyone treats him like a God. 

I passed my hands through my hair in order to get these thoughts out. I went on to show the first-years in, trying desperately to maintain a distance from Pansy. Though I was not sure why I wanted this.