To Dance Again

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Dedicated to InsufferableKnowItAl

Severus went to the great hall, Dumbledore had demanded he attend the annual 'Hogwarts Talent Show'. He didn't really want to be there, with all those inarticulate bumbles but he had promised Albus and he always followed through and delivered on his promises.

First to the stage was Fred and George Weasley, they were performing a pop song and all the girls were creaming in delight, it was as if a famous boyband were performing. Severus sighed and wondered what his life had come to? In private Severus was a keen performer, but his lack of confidence instead steered him down the teaching path. Singing however was not his thing, he was much more of a dancer.

Hermione Granger was next to the stage performing a modern dance called 'the Macarena' Severus was outraged by the dismal insult to the beauty of dance! And sat in his chair with a vicious scowl! "Insolent know it all!" He groaned.

"Severus, you do not seem to be enjoying the show this fine evening, is everything alright?" Dumbledore teased, he knew full well Severus liked to dance. In fact he caught him in the act when the cold potions master was a student. "No, I am not! These dunderheads do not comprehend the passion and emotion within a dance!" He groaned in annoyance.
"Oh do calm down Severus, it is never too late you know! You could dance again." The old man smiled at Severus happily, bopping in his seat to Ron and Harry's 'Rock & Roll number'.

Severus could not help but think about what Albus had said, maybe it wasn't too late? Maybe he could dance again... He had waited all of his life to dance again! He thought he knew exactly where he stored his dance clothing, but was not 100% sure, he had the overwhelming urge to wear them once again. But he refrained from doing so. No! he could go there again.

Luna & Neville were up next performing some stupid jive routine, Severus was becoming more and more jealous of the brats freedom. He wished Albus a good evening and left the hall with a "hmph!!"
Dumbledore looked on with a worried look in his eyes, he knew Severus was frustrated and as his friend he just wanted him to allow himself to be the dancer he always wanted him to be.
He also knew Severus was stubborn and so he decided the best thing to do was to keep out of it.

When Severus arrived in his personal quarters he dug his way through his cupboards desperately trying to find his old dance wear. He was just about to give up when he found a cardboard box labelled 'Dance'. He beamed with happiness, he could finally dance again.
As he took the garments from the box he sighed and thought to himself 'welcome back Severus Tobias Snape'.

He undressed and put on the boxes contents, the pink tu-tu really did bring a lovely glow to his sallow skin. And the sequin encrusted crop top really shimmered in the candlelight. The sparkly hair tie held his hair back into a cute man bun. He pirouetted around the room gracefully, and he moved with elegance and glee. He danced and danced until he heard a knock at the door.
He went to answer it, and scowled at Albus and Minerva who were both stood there in front of him trying to contain their laughter. Quickly realising his attire, he slammed the door shut.

"I think now is not a good time, Albus" Minerva smirked.
"Yes, I think you may be right...." Albus grinned.

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⏰ Last updated: Nov 06, 2016 ⏰

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