Devotion (Snape × Student OC)

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I returned to the common room with a happy smile on my face, Ron leaned over to Harry and Hermione, whispering something. I called him out "I know you're talking about me, Ron! What is it?" Hermione couldn't help but giggle and shake her head, "Oh, it's nothing. Ron thinks you're haunted.." Harry chuckled as well "You do seem a little strange today. What's going on?"

I shrugged and sat down in a chair next to them, replying, "Oh, nothing really..." Hermione looked at me with a curious expression and asked, "Are you sure? You look oddly cheerful.." Ron added, his expression still curious "Yeah, and why do you keep disappearing all the time?" I chuckled lightly and stuttered, "Really? I... Well, I've just been roaming around..." Ron chimed in, his expression skeptical, "No, I'm sure you're haunted. How else can you move around like a ghost?"

Harry grinned and rolled his eyes, "Roaming around like a ghost, just like her beloved Snape." My cheeks flushed crimson, and I quickly protested, "No! Well, uh... well..." Hermione shook her head, a understanding smile on her face, "I think I know why. Professor Snape arrived last night, didn't he?", "Yes..." I mumbled, my cheeks still warm from embarrassment. Ron teased "So you're all happy because of him, huh?" Hermione tried to hide her smile while Harry simply smirked. I blushed even more and tried to change the subject, "Can we talk about something else, please?"

Harry chuckled and nodded in agreement. "Absolutely. If we continue talking about that greasy haired man, I might get nauseous," he quipped. Hermione shot Harry a disapproving look. "Harry!! That's not nice!" Harry shrugged, a mischievous grin on his face. "Hey, just stating the truth," Hermione rolled her eyes, trying to suppress her own smile. "Oh, you and your sassy remarks.." I suggested, "How about the latest news on the Chamber of Secrets?" Harry continued, flipping through the pages of a book. "Nothing new so far... I did find a diary belonging to Tom Riddle, though," he added nonchalantly.

Hermione's eyes widened in surprise. "Wait, what? You found a diary of Tom Riddle?" Ron leaned forward, intrigued. "Is there any interesting information inside?" Harry looked down at the book, continuing to flip through the pages. "It's all empty pages. There's nothing written in it," a hint of disappointment in his voice. I glanced at the diary, my mind working silently. "You know, why not try writing something in it? I've got a feeling that this diary might have some magic to it. I don't have any other ideas at the moment..."

Harry nodded, promising, "Good idea, I'll give it a go tonight. First, I need to finish this essay..." I jumped up, a bright smile on my face. "Okay, I'll be on my way then." Hermione interrupted, with a raised eyebrow, "Hold on a minute. No more senseless roaming, Sue! I didn't see you study at all today. Stay right here and get started on that essay!" I pouted at Hermione's words, feeling a hint of disappointment. "Oh, come on, I was just about to explore a bit more..." I tried to argue, but Hermione's disapproving gaze silenced me.

Ron chimed in, taunting, "Trying to turn her into a bookworm like you, Hermione?" Ron's comment made me chuckle, and I shot him a playful smirk. "You know, I wouldn't mind being a bookworm like Hermione." Hermione shook her head, her face adorned with a mixture of amusement and slight annoyance. "You can explore later. School work comes first." Ron snickered and teased, "Enjoy your bookworm transformation!" I couldn't help but chuckle at Ron's snarky comment, and it took all my strength not to burst into laughter. Harry let out an exasperated sigh and shouted, "Silence, both of you!"

Ron and I exchanged a glance, barely containing our laughter. We knew we were testing Harry's patience, but we couldn't help but find the moment amusing. Harry shot us a disapproving look, his irritation evident. "For the love of Merlin, can you two please stop acting like maniacs?" With a pout on my face, I sighed in resignation and grabbed my quill. I then started to write a rather mediocre essay, my mind elsewhere.