Harry Potter AUS

The Note//Draco//

     Potions was my least favorite class at Hogwarts. Not because it was boring, or because I was bad at it, but because my dad taught it.

It made everything super awkward. It felt weird to call him "Professor Snape" like students were required to, and everyone laughed at me if I accidentally called him "Dad." It was only my second time in his class this year, and everyone was already making fun of me.

I guess Draco Malfoy, my new boyfriend, could tell how uncomfortable I was feeling, because when my father's back was turned, he grabbed my hand under our table and gave it a squeeze.

I couldn't help but smile in surprise. I hadn't told my father that we were dating yet, so we usually didn't interact much in class.

I clutched his hand, and felt that he was passing me a note. I reluctantly let go, and tried to read it discreetly, but I had no such luck.

"y/n," said my father.

"Yes, da-Professor Snape?" I squeaked.

"Would you care to tell me what we were discussing in class just a moment ago? Or were you too distracted passing notes?"

I gulped, and heard a few muffled giggles coming from around the room. This was so embarrassing! He was my dad! Why was he doing this?

"y/n, you should be setting an example for the other students, not making a fool of yourself," he continued, "Please come to the front of the room."

I walked to the front, my hands shaking as I clutched Draco's note. I hadn't even had time to read it!

"Read the note," said my father calmly.

"y/n," I began, trying to keep my voice from trembling, "Meet me after class in the library. I have some things to show you ... um ..."

"Please continue."

I read the last two words as quickly as possible, "LoveDraco."

My father, despite usually having an amazing ability to keep his composure in upsetting situations, blanched and practically yelled, "What?"

I blushed and stared at the ground.

"y/n, Malfoy, I want to see both of you after class in my office."

But as I walked back towards my table and he turned around to face the board, I could have sworn I saw a hint of a smile on his face.