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Chapter Fifteen - A force of mind and circumstance

-Hel how are you? - the ginger got up once she noticed her roommate.

-I'm okay, thank you Heather. - Hela sat in her bed.

-Where have you been?

-Professor Snape took me to his chambers.

-Wha- He what? You serious?

-Yes he helped me a lot. - she smiled.

-Hel he was the one who upset you how can you soften him like that?

-He resurfaced things that shouldn't be buried. I shut myself from the world along time ago. It's not his fault.

Heather sat by her side listening carefully.

-I created this character...and she's perfect..she's invincible..she's the girl you, Felicity and Max met. My true self has been hidden for a long time ago and the only one who saw it...for the first time in years..was Snape.

Hela paused.

-Yes he saw it because he peeked inside my head but in his chambers he calmed me and earned the right to really see me.

-Fine, I forgive him but only because you did. - he frowned. - If he upsets you again I'm gonna loose it. - she said making her laugh. - So what now? - she held her hand.

-Well now we're gonna sneak inside the kitchen for a night snack.

The girl's eyes sparkled and she got up.

-My girl's back! We're up to no good.

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-Hey Hel? - the ginger placed a cookie on her mouth.

-Yes? - Hela was sitting on the kitchen counter.

-You know Felicity, Max and I won't expect you to feel the need to shut on us.I won't allow you to use that character anymore. We met sweet Hela, now we want to know the real Hela.

-But she's damaged, broken..

-And we'll love her and support her like we did before. We all have our history Hel. Why do you think I'm so sarcastic? Well knowing you as I know you now, you almost beat me on that.

Hela laughed and stepped down the counter giving her a hug that was reciprocated without any of the usual protests.

-Now what's with Forrest and Snape?

-Oh you don't wanna know - Hela chuckled walking out the kitchen with her best friend.

-When Snape held you she said 'AWWW' way too loud for my taste. - Hela sighed.

-She ships us

-Ew Forrest come on. - Hela's eyes widened and her cheeks went red.

The truth was she had a deep interest by Snape's personality and intellect..or that's what she told herself.

-Heather don't be like that, he's actually really sweet. - she smiled to herself.

-Oh my lord..you actually like him! - Heather smiled with her hand on her chest.

-Wha- no I don't! Do I feel intellectually attracted towards him? Yes. Did I enjoy laying in bed with him? Yes.

-DOING WHAT? For Merlin's beard! Did you sleep with him?

-NO! What?

-You said you were in bed together.

-Yes, I asked him to lay by my side, we were both tired since we confessed stuff that used to be locked with seven locks.

-I understand. Sorry.

Hela wandered for a second and Heather noticed.

-Let me just ask one question. - Hela nodded. - Have you ever felt a warm feeling in your stomach when he's around? - she stopped walking and Heather pointed towards her. - You have!

-Oh my...I like him - Hela realizes giving a step back.

The brunette bumped into something.

-What are you ladies doing here, at a time like this? - the theme of the girls conversation asked.

Hela's stomach flipped and she turned around stepping back.

-Professor..We could ask you the same. - Heather teased receiving a harsh look as an answer.

-Ms.Vaughn? You should be resting. - The Potion Master tilted his head expecting an explanation.

-I'm better now, we were getting a bit of air.

The Professor softened.

-Now that you have, you showed return to your dorms before I decide you owe me detention hours.

Heather's eyes widened thinking about the boredom she would have to handle if either of them went to detention.

-We're on our way Professor.. - Heather held Hela's shoulder and pushed her towards their dorm.

-Goodnight sir. - Hela wished.

-Goodnight ladies.

When they thought they were far enough Hela asked:

-How much do you think he heard?

-That's a great question, I hope he didn't hear anything..For your own sake. - Heather said getting inside the common room.

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-Ms.Vaughn don't leave just yet. - the feared Professor asked by the end of his class.

-Yes Sir?

-We didn't get to talk after all of that.. - he didn't seem ready to do so - but I hope you know you can rely on me every time you feel that way. You can come to me every time you feel urges, either to cry, vent or hurt yourself. - he caressed her cheek with the back of his hand.

-Thank you, I know I'm young but that doesn't mean I am immature, so please know that I'm here too. - she held the hand that caressed her cheek and gave him a smile.

His heart melted and he smiled too.

The relationship between the two were more than support and caring. Not only friendship and similarity.

A force of mind and circumstance...Love.