How can I not Love You?

Chapter 2

Hermione and Severus climbed up, and up the staircase to the seventh floor. A certain distance apart, to make it more convincing. But what they didn't know was Minerva McGonnagal was finishing her last rounds when she caught a sight of Hermione out if bed. Professor Snape coming up the stairs behind her.

'Oh no! She wasn't supposed to be out at this time at all!' Hermione thought as Professor McGonnagal walked towards them, her face showing grave disappointed.

"Ms. Granger what are you doing out of bed? Haven't you already learned this lesson?" She asked.

Hermione's mouth was agape, unable to speak for herself.

Severus then came into view, his face emotionless to have this event run smoothly.

"Don't worry Minerva, I caught her earlier. She said she was going to bed, and she is out again. Detention. Ms.Granger." He said firmly.

Hermione's head fell to act as if she was disappointed with the outcome.

Minerva looked disappointed with her.

"Come along Ms. Granger, you have a early morning ahead to explain your self."

Hermione had her head hung low, the shame of getting caught at night was easily seen. Severus felt bad that they didn't leave sooner. She walked towards the portrait of the fat Lady, looking back at Severus as Professor McGonnagal said the password and ushered her back into Gryffindor Tower.

Severus made his way towards his quarters, getting undressed. His head soon hitting the pillow before he could think of falling asleep. His mind on Hermione and the trouble she was in. She would have to have more detentions. Luckily, he would have alone time with her during her detentions. So in reality she should be fine. Not long, he felt himself drift off to sleep.

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The next morning Hermione woke with most of the students of Gryffindor, getting ready for her day ahead. Harry and Ron asked her why she got in trouble with Professor McGonnagal and Professor Snape before all three planed to walk to the Great Hall together. She replied, giving them a lie instead of the truth. If they knew, they wouldn't approve of their relationship.

"There was a book I wanted in the Library that I couldn't get, due to it being to late. But when the Patrol's died down, I went to get the book, I didn't get Harry's cloak because some of the boys were still up when I thought of it. I was just about to come back into the common room with the book when they caught me. Professor Snape confiscated it for the time being until the detentions are over."

Harry shook his head, while Ron rolled his eyes.

"Typical Snape, he should have let you keep the bloody book! There was no need to take it. It was the cause of you going after curfew, if you kept it. You would have less likely done it." Said Ron, pacing around the room.

"Ronald he had every right, he is a teacher!" Hermione replied, defending his fake actions.

"Ron's right Hermione, he had no right." Said Harry, looking down at Hermione. His eyes full of concern for her, due to the idea of her having detention alone with professor Snape.

As if she could read his thoughts, she shook her head.

"I'll be fine Harry, it is just Professor Snape. He isn't that bad."

Ron and Harry were about to protest, but Hermione interrupted them.

"Don't argue with me, let's go." She replied, her cheeks flushed.

Her thoughts running wild about what they could be doing during 'Detention'.

The boys followed her without protest, following her to the great hall.

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Hermione's classes went as great as usual, ahead on assigned work her teachers gave her for the day. Now all she had to do was have lunch, a few more classes, watch the Quidditch game, dinner, and meet Severus in his classroom. Oh, the thought of herself sitting on his desk had her feeling turned on. Hermione tried to forget the idea for now and focus on her friends.

Harry was the new captain of the Gryffindor Quidditch Team, him and Ron had a Quidditch game. Hermione felt nervous for Ron, she knew there was a chance that if he couldn't win it could hurt his pride. She was also worried he would make a fool out of himself.

Hermione sat at the Gryffindor table with Ginny, and Luna who was supporting Gryffindor for today's game when Harry and Ron came to sit down.

"Excited for the game Ron?" Asked Ginny, who looked at the boys who were already in their Quidditch gear.

"Yeah, hopefully I make it out alive. I've wanted to join the team for a while, but the spots were always full until this year." Said Ron.
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Hermione and Ginny were more focused on Ron, and Lavender staring at him to notice Harry looking at if he slipped some liquid into Ron's Pumpkin Juice goblet.

"Ron, you look dreadful." Said Luna bluntly.

She then looked to Harry.

"Is that why you put that liquid in his cup?" Luna asked Harry.

"Is it a tonic?" Luna continued.

Both girls looked towards Luna, then to Ron, then Harry

Harry then showed them the vile of Liquid.

"What? You can't be serious." Said Ginny, as Harry was putting his vial of liquid luck back in his pocket.

The girls then noticed that Ron was debating to drink it.

Hermione looked at Ron softly, before giving him a stern look.

"Liquid Luck... Don't drink it Ron!" She exclaimed.

Ron looked at Hermione to Harry, he then chugged his pumpkin juice. Confidence radiating off him.

"Come, we have a game to play." Said Ron, as he and Harry got up. Gave each other a firm handshake before making it to the Quidditch pitch.

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During the game, Ron kept his eyes on the ball. He continually blocked the Quidditch goals from Slytherins. Hermione kept getting in some loving glances at Severus, and some from him.

Everyone in Gryffindor was cheering Ron's name.

"Weasley! Weasley! Weasley! Weasley!"

After the game, everyone in the common room began to cheer. Ron standing in the middle of the crowed as Lavender tried to get through the crowd. As she reached him, she got him to move closer to her. Planting a kiss on him.

Hermione was in shock, her old feelings for Ron began to emerge. Tears began to stream down her face. Not wanting anyone to see her this way, she left the common room to the stairs to the tower. Taking a seat on the steps. Broken down, crying.

Harry was looking for Hermione, went down the steps. Before he could sit down. He watched Professor Snape approach her. Taking a seat beside her. The sight was very off putting, and out of character of his professor.

Harry curiously watched as to what will happen between them.

A/N: Thank you all for Reading, I've been having so much inspiration for this story. I am sorry if you found the chapter long. I had so many ideas and words to write.