Second chance in love?

Confessions

It has been 2 days since Severus's attack. He is getting better day by day. I just hope he gets better and stops being a pain in the ass. I was preparing for his birthday. Just a small intimate celebration with a present. I even had a discussion with Poppy regarding this and she agreed for it only if I do it at midnight.

So, here I am making plans for his birthday today. I have renewed his advanced potions book by attaching a hard cover to it and covering it with dragon leather. In a black cover, I have embossed 'This book is the property of the half-blood prince' in a golden ink. Which changed the look of the book completely. I just hope he likes it. Just 3 more hours to go.

An unexpected pain shot through my right and I clutched it tightly. This is getting worse day by day. I have tried numerous potions but nothing is working.

I remember Hermione reminding me about her Christmas gift when I complained about my pain in my hand.

'Seriously Mildred? Have you even opened my gift?'

Her voice boomed in my head and a chuckle erupted from my chest despite the pain in my right hand.

She has gifted me a book on the ancient magic and the laws which it has been used for. A book named 'A guide to the ancient magic and laws'. I don't know how this book is going to help my situation here. I will start it as soon as possible.

I forced my mind into the reality and took out the bottle of wine and two glasses from the kitchen cabinets. Taking all the candles in every size I got ready for the infirmary.

Pairing my oversized black tee shirt which revealed one of my shoulders with black shorts I tied my long hair into a messy bun.

This pain is getting out of hand! I couldn't carry the bag on my right hand so I shifted it to my left.

With a jovial skip on my steps, I headed to the infirmary with the things. I heard a loud cackle in the deserted corridors and stopped in my tracks. Who is it?

'Someone's wife is out in the corridors!' Peeves the poltergeist threw a chalk piece at me and tried to snatch my bag from my hand.

'Leave me alone Peeves! Or else I will call the bloody Baron' I shouted at him and he flew higher in the air while being shocked.

'You wouldn't' he said while showing me his middle finger and mocking me. Time to scare him off.

'You're welcome to watch me do it' I gave an evil smirk and opened my mouth to call the bloody Baron. He scampered off making loud noises and banging the armours. I chuckled and shook my head. These students would be bored without him. Speaking of students, no one was out of the bed. They really fear Severus, their headmaster.

After a short walk I entered the silent infirmary and found Poppy waiting for me. It was almost time. Only 15 minutes to midnight.

'Is Severus awake?' I asked her, fidgeting with the bag's strap. If he's awake then it will be very difficult to do it.

'He is asleep and should be awake in sometime as I have set an alarm for his potions.' Poppo gave a knowing smirk and flicked her wand, all the candles went off except the fire goblet in the entrance.

'Well then I should hurry and make all the preparations' I giggled and hurried towards the room where Severus is sleeping.

'I hope you two have a very good night' I heard her say behind me and I replied her a good night while entering the room.

The room was fully dark without any candle. This is perfect.

I took out all the candles and placed them on the table.