The Forever Potion

Love

     It was around 10:00, we were all in potions. Professor Snape had told us all to practice making a draught of peace. My partner, Fred, and I had just finished ours when his brother George walked up to us. Fred nodded at him; I was confused but ignored it.

     " Hey (Y/n), want some peace in your life?" He raised an eyebrow at me. I looked at him funny.

     " You want me to drink your potion?" I questioned.

     " Yeah, we've got plenty of it!" He laughed. " You look a little tense, so I thought you'd want some." He rubbed the back of his neck. I took the vial from his hands and twisted the cork out. I looked at it once more. I downed the contents. I felt my head get a little hazy, my knees were struck with a strange weakness, everything felt a little strange. The next thing I hear is our Professor.

" What have you two ignoramuses done?" Professor Snape rushed to my side to help me up. Fred and George were silent, afraid to come clean. I opened my eyes only to meet Professor Snape's gorgeous ebony eyes. I could feel my eyes glaze over, and my cheeks heat to an almost red-pink. Snape looked at me; examining me. Do it more Professor. I reached my hand to his cheek and caressed it gently. His eyes widen, and his face becomes a little pink.

" Oh Professor, why have I never noticed your handsome face, these beautiful eyes, those strong arms, just you in general?" I threw my arms around his neck and held him close to my body. He tried to push me away. I only clung to him tighter, I had him locked in my arms.

" Mr. and Mr. Weasley! Detention for three weeks! And 50 points from Gryffindor! Each." He snarled at the two boys. Just then the bell to dismiss class went off. " Ms. (Yl/n), please let go." He once again tried to pry me off of his body.

" No, please don't make me! I love you." I refused his notion. " Don't you love me?" My voice was soft and could pluck the heartstrings of the meanest troll. He sighed once again. Snape went silent for a moment, and then he grabbed my face in his hands. He looked into my eyes and said,

" Oh but I do love you, very much." His eyes looked vacant like there was no love in them for many years. There was no warmth in them, but I believed it anyway.

" Oh, I just knew you did!" I exclaimed brightly. What was I saying? It's clear he doesn't love me. My head felt less dizzy, my vision didn't seem as blurry. I think the potion is wearing off.

" Yes, yes. I love you, now will you please let go?" His voice had no sincerity behind it. It made me disappointed. My head and eyes felt free now. I leaned back and looked at him. My mind was filled with him. My eyes wandered to his face; I couldn't look away. I sat there dumbfounded, and I guess at that moment I lost all strength, Professor Snape ripped himself away from me. I still sat there on the table he had made me sit down on. He moved away from me. It broke my heart a little.

" Professor?" I spoke quietly.

" What is it now you insolent girl?" He asked quite rudely; rubbing at his temples.

" I think something is wrong." I looked down at my feet. He turned to get a look at my state.

" Nonsense, it seems to be just a weak love potion." He said examining the vial. "The effects are surely gone now." He walked back over to me. " Now let's get you to Madam Pomfrey, she can have a look at you as well. Make sure those two didn't poison you by mistake." He grabbed my hand roughly and dragged me down to the hospital wing. It was a long walk to the hospital wing, the warmth from his hand was comforting the whole way. After what seemed like just a moment, Madam Pomfrey greeted us.

" Professor, Ms. (Y/ln). What can I do you for?" She questioned us. Snape stepped forward and explained the situation.

" Well, some of Ms. (Y/ln)'s classmates thought it would be funny to give her a love potion. I brought her here just to make sure it has done her no harm." His smooth, deep voice retold what had happened.

" I'll make sure she's alright, Severus." Her eyes looked warmly at me.

" I hope you don't mind if I stay, I will escort Ms. (Y/ln) to her next class." Madam Pomfrey nodded in agreement.

" Well, well little miss. Do you feel anything strange?" She inquired.

" Like, what exactly?" I piped up.

" Anything, sweetheart." She placed a hand on my shoulder.

" My mind is just a little confused I guess." I shrugged my shoulders.

" Severus, do you know the lucky fella Ms. (Y/ln) here fell for?" He sighed at her words, he didn't want to tell her the truth. 

" She... She fell for me." He reluctantly said. Madam Pomfrey's eyes widened a bit, she wasn't expecting to hear that answer.

" Oh! Well, darling... What are you confused about?" She now asked, turning her attention back to me.

" I can feel that the potion isn't working anymore. I have control over my thoughts again, my knees aren't weak, the haziness of eyes gone, but..." I went quiet realizing that Professor Snape would probably be mortified if I continued.

" Come now Ms. (Y/ln), you can talk to us. Can't help you if you don't tell me what's wrong." She smiled reassuringly at me. I took a deep breath.

" The potion isn't working anymore, but I still feel like I'm in love with Professor Snape." I looked up at him. His eyes were wide, and a scowl was very present on his lips. That was enough for me to look away from both of them. " I'm so sorry Professor." I got up and walked out; leaving them both dumbfounded. 

     Well now it's official, I'm Professor Snape's least favorite Slytherin, least favorite 6th year, least favorite everything. I felt my heart break a little from the disappointment and confusion. I didn't have time for this. I took a few deep breaths and then made my way to Charms class. I made my way to the class, and told my Professor that Snape wanted to talk to me about something. I took a seat and tried to concentrate. But... I couldn't. He was still in my mind; just there at the forefront of all my thoughts. I imagined life with him; I imagined everything imaginable in the last 30 minutes of class.

I couldn't believe it. I'm in love with Severus Snape.

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