What Hurts the Most

Chapter 1

Severus who was asked to be present in Professor Dumbledore's office, just learned he will have Hermione Granger help with grading his papers during her class period and free periods. He also learned he must pursue a romantic relationship with none other than Gwen Phillips, but why? Maybe it may be answered this chapter, who knows.

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Severus had a surprised expression upon his face, his mouth oddly agape.

"What?!" He asked, after hearing such absurdity.

Albus repeated himself, for the second time.

"You are to pursue a romantic relationship with Gwen." He said, tapping his fingers on top of his desk. Watching his expression.

"No Albus, I can not. I am not interested in such a woman." He said pacing in front of Albus' desk back and forth.

Dumbledore sighed.

"It is for the future of the Wizarding world Severus, you swore to help take down Voldemort and this is a way to do it." Said the older wizard to his old friend.

Severus stopped pacing, and turned towards him.

"How?"

"In due time Severus, I will tell you. But it is the start of the new year, the students should be arriving in a few hours."

Severus clenched his fists, he disliked when he was kept in the dark but accepted that he will learn soon.

"Yes, Albus."

Severus was about to speak, but Albus hushed Severus for a second.

"Speak of the devil Severus, be civil." He asked him in a quiet voice in which he nodded.

"Come in Ms. Phillips." He said, as a young woman walked into his office and smiled at them both.

"Good afternoon Albus, Severus." She said, her cheeks flushed as her eyes feel upon Severus.

Severus put on a mask of infatuation, as he could.

"Good evening Gwen, I am sorry about how I must have acted earlier. I was in a hurry."

"It is okay Severus, I understand completely." Gwen replied, before turning towards the headmaster.

"Would you like to venture to Hogsmeade tonight?" Asked Severus, looking from Gwen to Albus.

Gwen's cheeks flushed, her heart pounding.

"Um, yes. I would love to." She replied with a smile.

"Is the Three Broomsticks okay?" He added.

"Perfectly fine."

"I will meet you in the great hall at 8. I must get ready for my students, Excuse me Gwen." He said, giving her a kiss on the cheek.

She smiled.

"I understand, see you tonight."

With that Severus walked out of his office, and walked to his potions room.

When they were sure he was gone, she asked the headmaster.

"Any word on my birth father?" She asked him, nervousness flooded into her veins.

"No word yet Gwen, but it is rumored he has recruited Dementors."

She shook her head.

"That is horrible! And the boy?"

"He is fine, he is starting his new year with his friends."

"How about Ms. Granger?" She asked.

"She is excelling, she should be taking your class next year." Albus replied.

"I am looking forward to it."

"The students are arriving soon, I will see you at the feast Gwen."

"Okay Albus." She replied before leaving.

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Harry, Ron and Hermione were now on the Hogwarts Express, three hours away from Hogwarts. Harry was looking out the window, Ron was falling asleep as Hermione's head was on his shoulder sound asleep.

Ginny who parted from her friends, entered the compartment and sat by Harry. They began talking about the holiday, casually glancing at Ron and Hermione. They seemed really cute together, too bad she was not that into him as she was before. But she was warming up towards him.

A couple hours later, they awoke. Their cheeks flushed, and separated from one another. Her and Ginny went to change into her robes. As the boys changed in the compartment.

As the train stopped, they followed Hagrid for a bit before heading for the  Thestural drawn carriage together. They spoke to each other during the ride and talked as they walked into Hogwarts.

As they entered the Great hall, Professor Snape and Hermione locked eyes. Her heart beat fast. Her cheeks flushed, she teared her eyes away and sat with her friends during the feast.

After the headmasters speech, the feast began. Ron grabbed some chicken legs and some form from ahead of him, she began to read a novel. Harry was admiring Ginny.

It was getting late, and it was almost cerfew. Hermione watched as Professor Phillips and Professor Snape lock eyes. Jealousy and tears began to well up inside her and quickly went to bed, trying not to cry in front of her friends.

As her head hit the pillow, she dreamed of a future where she could be with her professor.

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A/N: I am sorry for the slow updates, I hope you are enjoying the story so far. If there are any suggestions, would you please comment in the comments below. Thank you.