The Kunoichi and The Potion Master

Chapter 5

Disclaimer:

I don't own any of the Naruto or Harry potter characters. If I did I wouldn't be writing fan fiction and Snape wouldn't have died.

Chapter 5:

Harry leisurely walked down the empty hallway, no matter how hard he tried to convince himself otherwise the fact that he was stuck inside the castle instead of with his friends in Hogsmeade was downright depressing. He cursed his useless relatives and muttered darkly as he glared at his feet. He was so caught up in his brooding that he never paid attention to where his feet where carrying him until he collided with something soft and solid, causing him to stumble back slightly in surprise.

''I'm sorry I wasn't paying attention-'' he stuttered then reddened as he recognized the Blonde Professor/assistant, inwardly groaning at how stupid he must look sulking.

''Are you alright Potter?'' Naruko questioned with concern as the boys face grew redder, something she remembered was a symptom of a fever.

''Yeah.. I'm just fine Professor.'' he replied with a embarrassed smile.

Naruko gave him a sceptical look, ''Okay if you're fine then why aren't you with the others? I believe everyone was going to some sort of village today.'' she questioned with a raised brow.

Harry felt his smile fade and he scuffed his feet lightly, avoided her gaze.''My Uncle didn't sign my permission form, so I wasn't allowed to go.'' he murmured. '' And besides with all these dementors around, I'd rather not risk another run-in with them.''

''Well I cannot help you with the form but why don t you ask the Defence Professor about these creatures, maybe he will have a solution for you.'' Naruko offered after a thoughtful glance at the sullen boy .

Harry jerked his gaze upward in surprise, ''You think he will, Professor?'' he stammered.

Naruko shrugged, ''I don't see why not, its he's job after all.''

''Potter!''

Harry tensed as a silken voice called out, disbane dripping of the tone. He turned and half-heartedly faced the Potions master , lips in a tight line.

''Sir?''

Severus cast a glance at his blonde assistant and merely received a raised brow , turned to the spawn of that blasted Potter a sharp emotion rising in his chest as he witnessed the closeness between the two.

''What are you doing skulking the hallways? '' he questioned with a growl. ''Its a Hogsmeade weekend.''

Harry scowled, ''I don't believe that's any of your business, sir.''

Severus felt his mouth twist into a snarl, '' Watch your tone with me boy! Amazing isn't how alike you are to your arrogant father, he too felt he was above giving respect to others.''

''That's enough!'' Naruko intervened with a angry look. ''Professor Snape, Potter is here due a mishap with his permission form and was merely asking for some advice, not a scolding.'' she stated, placing a hand on the boys shoulder.

''Potter, why don't you go on ahead to Professor Lupins office okay?'' she continued and getting a hesitant nod in reply, gave her attention toward the scowling potions master.

''What is the matter with you?'' she hissed, blue eyes flashing, the anger making Severus mental take a step back.

''Potter is a arrogant, selfish, reckless idiotic child who thinks that everyone should kiss his boots . I refuse to let that boy get away with rule breaking like his father.'' he sneered, eyes dark.

''He is just a child and I don't know what issues you have with the his father but that doesn't mean you can take it out on the boy!'' she argued with a glare.

''A child that seems to have you fooled, along with everyone else in this bloody castle. Or is the reason you are reacting like this due to the fact that you might have a ..personal interest in the boy. If you're attracted to Potter by all means, don't let me stop you from any illicit activities.'' he drawled with a mocking smile.

As fast as a striking cobra, her palm collided into his pale cheek with a resounding SLAP! And Severus could only stare at her in shock, his cheek flaring in pain.

''How dare you!'' she gritted out, '' You call the boy idiotic but the only idiot I see here is you Severus Snape. Unlike you I can see that the boy is reaching out, yet the only thing you do is cruelly dismiss him. You're a cruel man Snape and If this is the way you treat people than I don't want to be near you.''

''I never asked you be my friend, why would I want you as a friend anyway?'' he heard himself murmur through stiff lips.

Naruko closed her eyes in slight pain and quickly walked away from the Potions master, wiping furious at her now wet cheeks, leaving the dark-robed man in he now empty hallway.

Severus stared at the corner where the blonde had left and swallowed tightly against the sudden constriction in his chest , remembering the crystal drops that had fallen before she had fled. The solitude that he usually thrived on , now seemed to smother him, the blondes sunny presence leaving a empty silence, why would I want you as a friend anyway?

Severus flinched as his last words echoed in his thoughts and the pained blue eyes that flickered in the dimly lit corridor. Naruko...