The Healer // Severus Snape Love Story

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Snape's POV:

I watch her as she exits the room. I don't think Ive been given any sort of affection such as a simple kiss on the cheek in a long time.

I shake my head. Damnit Severus you bloody fool. She's half your age and far to beautiful for you. Besides she'd never want anything to do with a monster like you. I let out a frustrated groan.

"Oi whats got your knickers in a twist lad.." I look up at the voice. Argus stands at the door of the classroom petting his raggedy grey cat.

"Not a thing Argus.." I drawl with my head down to my work.

He smiles and chuckles lightly.

"She's sure something ain't she?" He says.

"I don't believe I know what your talking about." I simply say while finishing the last few touches on the final papers.

"Dumbledores daughter. The pretty little blonde thing.." he says dreamily thinking to himself.

"If I didn't know any better, it sounds as if you've taken a fondness for the girl more than you've insinuated I have.." I say raising an eyebrow.

He lets out a small laugh, "ah Severus don't you worry. I'm far too old for a sweet young lass such as her. Mrs. Norris sure likes her which makes me happy to see, don't you Mrs Norris" he smiles at his cat.

"Listen, I've known you since you were a mere young lad. And I like to think we're friends." He suggests. "And I like to also think I see what most people don't, like the way you sometimes steal a look or two at the girl" he smiles deviously.

"Bugger off Argus." I mumble.

He chuckles again, "Alright, Alright boy. Have a good night.." he leaves as the door slowly creeks shut.

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Reselda's POV

Thanks to the sleeping potion Professor Snape gave me that night, my dreams have completely subsided. Madame Pomfrey and Albus were quick to notice my change in demeanour. They were happy to see my vibrance and happiness returned.

I still think about that night. I'm not sure what made me so confident but my heart was full of butterflies shortly after I courageously kissed Professor Snapes cheek. I smile to myself as I make my way down the corridor after dinner.

My head shoots up as I hear the noise of chatter coming from the hallway over. Immediately, I see students and teachers making their way over to the scene. Confused, I follow in closely behind a certain black haired wizard as he walks swiftly along side Albus.

"Minerva?" I ask as the witch begins walking beside me. "What's going on?"

"I don't know.. but we're about to find out I suppose" she replies somewhat gravely.

We reach the hallway everyone has gathered in and I look to my feet to see the floor is covered in a thin film of water.

With my eyes still cast to the ground, I clumsily bump into Professor Snapes broad back as he comes to an abrupt halt. I catch an intoxicating scent of parchment and cologne. He turns and looks at me as he raises an eyebrow.

"Sorry.." I mumble. I do seem to run into him a lot.

We push our way through a crowd of children that have gathered in the corridor, in the middle of the scene, Filch grabs a hold of Harry Potters collar as he begins to raise his voice, shouting threats at the boy.