Spells and Bondage

Part 1: The Fantasies

It was a cloudy day, sun nowhere to be seen. Thunder rolling in the distance. Everything seems dark and gloomy, besides to one in particular. A young man, a 7th year who just turned 18 a month before school started. His black hair pulled back in a ponytail, in his school uniform. He closes his eyes and listens to the storm. It brings him peace, outside his abusive home life. The rain began to fall and it hits his face. He smiles as he felt the rain touch his skin and run down. He opens his dark brown eyes and watches. Lightning stuck near by. Lighting the sky. Such beauty nature can be. As he admires the storm, footsteps approach behind him. He turns and sees his best friend, a gentle smile comes across his face.

"Cora." He said happily

"Rus. How are you?" She asks in a sweet tone with a gentle smile approaching him

"I'm okay. Better since I'm here and not at home. Sick of being beaten for just existing." He said chuckling to avoid the pain he feels deep inside.

Cora pulls him into a hug "If you need a place to stay, come live with me. I can take you away."

Rus feels at ease, feeling his best friend's touch. Her soft red hair brushing against his cheek, the smell of roses and lavender leaves her neck. He breaks the hug and smiles at her. Admiring her soft pink lipstick and her smokey eyeshadow look, with hints of grey pink and purple.

"Looking beautiful as always Cora."

Cora smiles and places her hand on his cheek "When this year is up, you will come live with me. No choice. When your family leaves for their vacation, me and you will go into your home. Gather all your belongings and move in. Got it?"

Rus smiles "Sounds like a plan."

"Now let's go, before Professor McGonagall has our asses."

Rus chuckles "Yeah. We should get going."

Cora gently takes his hand and walks with him. The duo walks down the corridor to class. Eyes watching them, laughs filling the air amongst friends and new years trying to find their classes. Professors standing there and helping.

Rus sees Severus and stops in his tracks. Cora looks behind her seeing he stopped. She tilted her head wondering why he stopped. Then noticed him looking at someone. She turns to see and looks back at Rus. Seeing the love in his eyes as he looks at Severus. She smiles.

Severus glances their way. His mysterious eyes seeing the way Rus looks at him. He raises his eyebrow and walks over.

Rus felt his heart pounding against his chest, the butterflies filling his stomach and his breathing becomes shallow. Like he almost forgot how to breathe.

"Ah, my favorite student. You seem, flustered. What may be the issue?"

Cora nudges Rus to speak back

"Uh, nothing Professor Snape. Just um. In my own little world." He said holding back what he actually wants to say.

Severus raises his eyebrow again "Get to class."

"Yes sir." Then quickly left with Cora. As his face turns bright red.

Cora drags Rus somewhere private and quickly "So that's who you're smitten for. Rus. Why didn't you tell me?"

Rus sighs softly as he gently rubs his arm "Just didn't know how to explain it. I know you wouldn't judge me for it. But with how things been going..."

Cora crosses her arms "How long?"

Rus looks at her "How long what?"

"How long have you had feelings for Snape?"