My Professor

chapter 2

DADA class started later than usual. Hermione was already awake and heading to the library, studying and reading some more things for her DADA to be ahead and to impress her professor.

After a few minutes Hermione started to drift asleep, until she fell off her chair and hit her head on the cold hard floor.
"Ow" she groaned rubbing her head as she pushed herself to her feet, dusting herself off she glanced at the library clock.
Her eyes widened as she saw the time.
"Damn! Damn! DAMN!" She cursed, gathering up her books the young woman quickly dashed out of the library, receiving a few odd looks from some first years.  Being late wasn't something Hermione prided herself on, it had quite the opposite effect. She didn't like being late, and would never intentionally turn up late to a class, especially this late...and to this class.
Her Professor certainly wouldn't let this slide. She was the cruelest and meanest person Hermione had ever met in her life, most people at Hogwarts fears her, and despite all that Hermione still sought out the woman's approval.

Time was very important to the ruthless witch, Hermione had the unfortunate pleasure of witnessing it first hand when she had delivered her homework one minute late, Merlin knows how she'll react to this. Luckily for her she was a fast runner so she was only 14 minutes late, but with Professor Black late is still late, and the Professor did not like people who were late.

She arrived at the door , hearing her voice, they have just started , taking a deep breath she opened the door only to have every students eyes upon her , then she met her's , her dark swirls of mystery and passion mixed with dark gooey chocolate with a hint of cinnamon flecked across her irises. Her eyes of course were misleading, because she certainly wasn't like gooey chocolate, she was more like a large destructive iceberg who takes joy in sinking the  happy ships that contain her students.

"Ah how nice of you to finally join us Miss Granger." The r's rolled off her tongue and her cold stare added to the sharp ending the sentence. Hermione swallowed the lump in her throat. The woman folded her arms, waiting for some sort of excuse, to emphasise her rapidly decreasing patience the woman began tapping her heeled foot against the solid floor, creating echos throughout the classroom.
Hermione chose to remain silent, knowing that it was a trap, the woman did not like to hear excuses, and she'd cut through your apology with her razor sharp tongue, making you feel smaller than you already were.
Hermione put her head down as she walked to her seat only to be stopped by the other witch, who grinned musingly, placing her lips discreetly against the brunettes ear.
"The brightest witch of her age." The sentence was dripping with disapproval along with slight amusement.
"Not so punctual now are we? I suggest you get to your seat rather quickly. Obviously our little chat yesterday did nothing to enlighten you on punctuality." She practically hissed causing Hermione to flinch.
"My apologies Professor" Was all Hermione could muser as she lowered her head.
The woman glared at the brunette, before adding "Get to your seat before I change my mind and dismiss you from today's class."
"Ye-yes Professor." Hermione stutters, thankful she was still alive.
The young witch quickly took a seat next to Ron and Harry as usual.

"Hey" Hermione smiles.
"Hey" both Ron and Harry smile back.
"So what are we going to do?" Hermione asked
"She's making us learn fiendfyre, I think, I'm not really sure " Ron said when the professor's wand slammed on Hermione's desk causing the trio to jump.
"Don't tell me , the student who so rudely arrived exactly 12 minutes and 20 seconds late to my class is now interrupting me" the entire class went silent as all eyes were on the trio and deadly dark eyes on Hermione causing her to blush.
Malfoy was quietly laughing his head off not realising the witch had moved and is now stood right behind him.
"And what are we laughing at." she raised her voice in his ear causing him to fall from his desk to the floor, heart pounding out of his chest in fright as his lips curved into a smirk.
"Now just because your related to me doesn't mean you can laugh or giggle when I speak ,my boy" she growled walking directly at him as he just sat there grinning, as his aunt stood directly in front of him, kneeling down there faces inches away.
"Now get back in your seat" she said as she slowly got up , the boy grinned at his aunt who winked in return, moving to his seat he continued to watch the dark witch return to the front of the class. Grinning evilly the dark eyed witch sat on her desk.
"Now" she smiled sweetly " let's start by..."

Half an hour later
Everyone still remained completely silent not wanting to push their luck with the gorgeous professor.
"Right you swines, you may all leave now. Enjoy the rest of your day" the professor smiles sweetly at her students as they start to leave.
"Miss Granger" the ravenette said causing Hermione to turn and face her.
"Yes professor Black" Hermione looks at the floor.
"I want a word , and it might be a while so tell Potter and Weasley not to wait for you" her professor said sitting on her desk spinning her wand around in her hand.
"Yes professor" Hermione said as she quickly left the class to tell the boys not to wait for her then returned.

The 16 year old girl started to worry as to why her professor had her stay behind and told her friends not to wait. When she said she wanted to be noticed by her, this was not what she meant.
"Come here " the woman said not looking at the young witch , but putting a pile of papers in a draw , then standing from her chair at her table to actually sit on her table in front of Hermione.
"So... Granger why were you late?" Bella asks folding her arms and swinging her legs back and forth.
"Well.... I...I was err studying in the library ...... but I started to drift off when I " she was rudely cut off by the ravenette witch.
"You, fell asleep?" Her eyebrow raised perfectly .
"Well ehhh yes I started to " Hermione muttered earning a low chuckle from Bellatrix
Suddenly Hermione started to panic.
" I'm sorry, I've never been this late for anything before and I" she blurted out only to be cut off by her professor....again.
"That's quite enough." Bellatrix held up her hand. Hermione began panicking.
Bellatrix eyed the fidgety girl over, she was fiddling with her fingers and it became quite irritating.
"Stop that." Bellatrix snapped as she slapped Hermione's hands. Hermione jumped slightly at the sudden touch. Once the sting subsided Hermione found herself feeling all tingly inside.

This sudden change did not go unnoticed by Bellatrix, who arches her brow at the girl.
"Granger" Bellatrix snaps, Hermione's head shot up and her eyes met the dark witch's
Her cheeks became pink as she quickly looked away. A mused smirk made its way to Bellatrix's lips, she knew that look.  That was the look of a teenage girl with a crush, Bellatrix was quite used to her students having crushes on her, but this one was quite peculiar, she never would have guessed that this little Gryffindor would ever find her attractive.
Now this new piece of knowledge changed the whole dynamic. Now the woman would have to play twice as mean, not that that was going to be difficult, after all she was legendary for being disliked by students.

"I hope you had a sweet dream" the older woman's voice lowered, dangerously low, sending a shiver down Hermione's spine, making Her knees feel weak.
Bella hopped off the table moving closer to the Gryffindor, hoping to have the same terrifying affect on the girl like she had done with so many others before her. The woman leaned closer, tucking a strand of fallen brown curls behind her ear. Her sudden change in attitude scared the girl, it went from strict terrifying teacher to...even more Terrifying yet Not so terrifying teacher?
"I trust you'll be on time tomorrow Granger. Or I may not be so nice" the older witch practically whispered, which made Hermione's heart nearly explode out of her chest , her professor was an incredibly attractive woman but very terrifying and unpredictable.
The young Gryffindor didn't quite understand it but there's something about this terrifying woman that somewhat intrigued Hermione yet scared her half to death at the same time.

"Y-y-yes professor, I'll definitely be on time " Hermione panted as her eyes made their way to Bellatrix's full, luscious, ruby lips.
This did not go unnoticed by the dark witch who's ruby lips curved into a smirk as she leaned even closer whispering in Hermione's ear.
"I'm glad to hear that Gwanger " Bella chuckled childishly, backing away and returning to sit upon her table. Hermione looked to the floor wondering weather to thank the professor for not killing her or....
"Is there something you wish to say? " Bella looked the girl up and down. Shooting her head up quickly meeting the dark eyes of her professor who sat on her desk.
"Ah no. Tha- thank you, professor Black " Hermione watched as the ravenette moved so now she was sat crossed-legged on the desk.
Bellatrix smiled, giving a slight nod of her head excusing the young Gryffindor who couldn't wait to leave. Bellatrix watched as the young witch left , shaking her head , she pointed her wand at the door, which immediately swung shut.
"Strange little muggle-born" she added.
"I'll make a woman out of you cupcake." Bellatrix muses as she nibbles her pen.

Hermione ran to the dormitory
"Oh my lord" she sighs " note to self , never be late to class again, especially for her class"
Hermione mumbles, getting ready for bed.