The Whisperer | Severus Snape x Reader [On Hold]

Chapter 9 ~ Christmas

(Y/n)'s POV

It's been a while since the incident. At first people would send strange looks at me, then everything started to go normally. Now it's Christmas. I'm standing with Sofia and James. They were leaving home for break.

My body shivered, it was freezing this Christmas and my robes really weren't helping me warm up. You'd imagine that the two were happy. They got to go home and celebrate and get presents and see family. Though, they were more worried than happy.

"Are you going to be ok?" Sofia asked, I nodded.

"I-I-I'll be fine... you should e-enjoy your break.." I glance at James who was frowning. Though Sofia quickly brightened the mood.

"We'll makes sure to send you a gift so you can celebrate Christmas too!" I smiled slightly and nodded. We exchanged hugs then they left. Leaving me alone and freezing.

I head back to my dormitory. Freezing in the hallways as I made my way back. I spotted Dumbledore and he motioned me over, I then spotted Professor Snape talking with him.

I walked over to them. Staying quiet and cold. Snape glances at me and Dumbledore smiles.

"I enjoy our conversations, thought I'd invite you to join." Dumbledore said gently, starting to walk again. I blink and look at Snape then Dumbledore. "How was Hagrid's surprise?" He asked.

"It went fine... at least he's not confused anymore of why I asked him to help me make a cake." I say, I got a chuckle out of Dumbledore and curious silence from the Professor.

"Have you finished his gift?" Dumbledore asked. I shook my head.

"N-no... I'm almost done but I need to mix a few colors to get some lighter and darker shades. Warm colors weren't the best choice... I didn't realize I had such little paint." I explain, I could now tell Snape was confused.

"Where do you get the time to do this?" He asked, confusion in his voice. I think about it for a second.

"I have a schedule... I don't really have specific times because it varies. I come back from classes, do homework, study, read, clean up my room, then I find something else to do and r-right now that's painting a picture of Hagrid for I guess now a late birthday present and Christmas gift." I explained, but like usual I over did it and muttered, "s-sorry..."

"Sorry? For what?" Dumbledore asked. I bite the inner part of my lip.

"F-for rambling...." I practically whisper from embarrassment. Dumbledore door gave a soft laugh.

"We all ramble sometimes, there is no need to apologize. Nobody's perfect (Y/n)." He said gently, I saw he was looking at me then looked down. "Now then, Professor Snape will escort you to the dungeon. I need to be elsewhere. Have a good break (Y/n)." He said before disappearing.

I fold in my lips and keep walking, though Professor Snape easily kept up with me. I didn't know why he kept up with me, or why he even bothered to talk to me today.

"You are very stubborn." He commented.

"Seems to be a common trait in Slytherin..." I mutter. Then realized that that was one of the reasons I was probably in Slytherin. I was starting to piece things together, but I flinch and squeak when Ms. Norris dashes by.

I quickly got out of her way, running into Professor Snape. He stopped me from almost falling then gently shoved me away.

"Pay attention next time." He growled, but it wasn't to me, it was more toward Ms. Norris. I watch as the cat hisses then trots off. We continue to walk and for once in a while he actually tried to start our conversations.