Love From The Soul (Severus Snape x OC)

Chapter 2

I woke up a little disheveled and it took me a few seconds to realize I was in my quarters at Hogwarts. I stood up, putting on my eye patch, and went over my closet to prepare myself for the first day of teaching.

While I made my way to the great hall, I found myself having an emotion I haven't felt in a long time. Excitement. I was actually happy to start teaching, and I couldn't wait to start. Finally, I stepped into the great hall and went on my way to the staff table. 

I sat down besides professor Snape once again, and I greeted him and headmaster Dumbledore who was on my left. Dumbledore gave me a smile and Snape didn't answer. I simply started eating.

After about, half of the feast had passed I suddenly hear a deep voice asking me a question, just loud enough so nobody else would hear.

 ''May I ask why you parade around wearing that stupid piece of cloth on your face?'' I stop myself in the process of lifting my fork to my mouth and put it down gently. 

''That is nothing to concern yourself about Snape, I have reasons for the things I do.'' He lifts an unimpressed eyebrow and responds with a snap. ''Perhaps you have something to hide miss...Nomendia..?'' 

*Ok, he's definitely sharp if he's pressing me on. Unfortunately this is none of his business, so this conversation is over.*

 I think to myself. I respond with a somewhat defying glare. ''Yes, I am hiding my eye in case you hadn't noticed. Also I deem you an intelligent man, I am certain you can deduce when the conversation comes to an end.'' 

For a second he seems slightly taken aback by my slightly dry response, but it was so subtle that I would have missed it if I wasn't glaring at him closely. As I had predicted, he simply let go of the subject, since he had seemed to realize that it was not the place, nor the time to press for information. 

When the feast was over, I made my way to my classroom in preparation for my first class. The students finally started entering the classroom and choosing their seat and I greeted each of them politely with a tiny smile. The class soon began and I introduced my subject.

''Greetings students, as you may know I am professor Nomendia, you may call me professor or miss for the duration of this class.'' Some students nodded while others simply smiled or had no reaction. 

''Today I will simply inform you of what this class is about and what subjects we will be studying about during this year. So do not worry I will not give you any homework on this fine day.'' I say with a slight knowing grin. The students immediately became less tense and some even sighed in relief. I gave a small chuckle before carrying on. 

''In this class we will learn about gods and their properties and origins. We will learn about their history and their achievements, as well as other details from divine life. We will also study upon demons and other divine entities.''  The students looked at me in confusion and some even looked at me as if they thought I was kidding. 

''Excuse me professor, but you mean to tell us gods and demons and such actually exist?'' said a Slytherin student. I smile in amusement and reply.

 ''Indeed, however I can understand how it can be hard to believe. Wizards don't have many books about them, and the ones that do exist are terribly inaccurate.'' Some of the students still looked at me in disbelief, but simply decided to drop the questions and hear me out.

''That is why I am here, I will tell you real facts, and bring actual pertinent information to satisfy your curiosity and broaden your knowledge of magic like never before. Even if you do not believe completely in what you will learn, I can still say it is interesting to read and know about it, so do not fret.'' I stopped for a second, and it seemed I had managed to catch everyone's attention. 

''Now today I will simply make you learn the basics. Many have come to the conclusion that demons are evil and gods are saviors. However that is completely false, there are nice demons who help others and bring peace, while there are gods who strive for power and commit murder in cold blood.'' Many eyes widened and I couldn't help but chuckle at their faces of bewilderment.

''To put it simply, demons and gods are simply two different but similar species. It is true however, that gods are usually raised to help and be considerate, and that demons, due to their corrupt leader, are raised to despise gods and become hostile fighters hungry for power. It simply comes to the fact that some decide to go against their upbringing. Some even raise their children on the opposite side of rules which makes them see the world differently then they were perhaps meant to.''

 I paused my lecture to look over at the students. They were all staring at me with interest and curiosity in their eyes and it made me wonder if that feat had ever been accomplished before.

I look at the time and turn back to the students ''It does seem like the class is coming to an end soon. We will go over more facts in future classes. In the meantime, I am open to questions either about the facts I have just disclosed, or about myself if you wish to know more. Though I will have to ask you to ask appropriate questions.'' Some students raised their hand and i started answering them.

''Where are you from?'' asked a Ravenclaw girl. ''I am from Canada, but I have studied at Hogwarts for some time in my youth, so I have been around in the past.''

 ''Is there some kind of blood status thing for gods and stuff?'' asked a Gryffindor boy. I frowned slightly at the question but answered anyway since the topic would come up in class eventually. 

''Yes unfortunately there is, although it is not the same as wizard blood status, there are still individuals who shame others due to their 'less pure blooded nature', and I find it quite despicable, in divinities and wizards alike.'' 

''So that means you support mudbloods?'' asked a Slytherin student without thinking of his words. 

I lose all amicability in my expression and reply sharply ''Alright, let me make one thing clear, there will be no blood purity talk or racism in my class. If I hear any of theses things, I will not hesitate to deduct points. I will make an exception this one time, but if I hear anything along the lines of 'mudblood' and other of theses statements, you will be reprimanded for it. Have I been understood?'' The Slytherin lowers his head in shame and the others students nod with a slightly startled look.

I soften my expression ''Alright, glad to hear that I'm clear about this. I apologize if I had to get more strict on this but it has to be known that I will not tolerate discrimination. In any case, class dismissed, see you tomorrow'' The students quickly grabbed their stuff and left the classroom to go chat with their friends and get their stuff for other classes. 

After the day had passed I was on my way to my quarters when Severus stopped me. ''I believe we have a few words to exchange Nomendia.'' he said blankly.

 I sigh slightly and turn around with a neutral expression. ''What concern do you wish to express Snape?'' He glares at me and continues, looking visibly irritated. ''My concern...is that you are hiding something, so either you reveal your intentions, or I will find out myself one way or another.'' I glare at him. 

*Seriously what's his deal? So what if I have an eye patch, that doesn't mean I'm a fucking terrorist*

I finally reply. ''Listen Snape, whatever my life story is and my reasons are for having an eye patch and behaving the way I do are none of your business . You are not entitled to know all about me the minute I enter your line of sight. So if you don't mind I was on the way to my quarters because I. Am. Tired.'' 

I then walk swiftly past him and I hear him grumble behind me before hearing him walking the other direction. I sigh in relief and hurry to my quarters. I prepare myself for sleep but not before stopping and thinking about my earlier conversation with professor Snape. He seems really intent to crack my case for some reason and I have no idea why. I decide to shrug it off for now and go to sleep.

A/N :This chapter has been revised.