Always Doesn't Mean Forever: Book 2 (Severus Snape/student)

Chapter 7: Does It Hurt

Alex's P.O.V.

     Sunday had rolled around already. The last day of the weekend. Heartbreaking really. After Quidditch trials yesterday all I really want to do is relax. Maybe get some fresh air. I threw the book I was reading down on my bed and looked up at M. "You wanna go for a walk by the lake or something. It's really beautiful out. A shame to waist such a day." She closed her book as well and hopped off the bed.

     "Sure come on then. I'm tired of homework anyway. I mean merlin school just started."

     "I know..." we walked to the common room and saw Will siting by himself writing something. "WILL!" I yelled. He jumped and looked at me like I was crazy.

      "What the hell Alex!?" Marissa and i both laughed at his face.

      "Want to come outside with us. We're going to take a walk by the lake or something."

      "I have a lot of homework I haven't done though."

       "And? So do we. You can finish it later! It's such a beautiful day come on!" M pulled him off the couch as she was taking and began dragging him to the corridor.

       "Well i guess since I have absolutely no choice sure I'll come."

       "Thats the spirit." I said patting him on the back. We made our way outside and it felt as good as it looked. It was warm and sunny. We made our way to the lake and walked along the waters edge for in silence for a while.

       "So first week of school judgments. Marissa favorite and least favorite professor. Go."

       "Um favorite would have to be Flitwick because I love charms class and least favorite is the same as every year. Snape."

       "Of course yours has been the same for six years. Will?"

       "I don't know. I like Sprout I guess. Least favorite is without a doubt Slughorn."

        "Slughorn why?" I said turning to him.

        "He seems a little fake in all honesty. Maybe even a bit full of himself."

        "Understandable."

        "What about you then Alex?"

         "Favorite Snape least favorite Burbage. Just because I loathe her class so." When I looked up I realized M had stopped walking. She was just standing there watching the water strangely. "M? What is it?" She didn't answer or even look my way so I walked a little closer to her. "M?" This time she turned to me and the look in her eyes chilled me to the bone. She looked almost.... evil. Slowly she raised her wand toward me and gave me a wicked smile.

         "M? What are you doing?!" Will said worriedly.

         "Cut it out. This isn't funny." I stepped back a little and reached for my wand, but just as I did she mumbled something and flicked her wand. Pain surged through out me entire body and I fell to the ground screaming.

         "MARISSA STOP!!!" Will said drawing his wand. She flicked her toward him and he flew back a couple feet.

         "Crucio!" She said louder this time and the pain began again. I squirmed on the ground with tears running down my face screaming.

          "PLEASE STOP!" I screamed, but the pain increased. I saw Will run off and Marissa walked closer to me?

           "Does it hurt?" She said not breaking the curse. My body jerked involuntarily.