Severus Snape x Reader

Partial Truth

The walk to the dungeons seemed much longer than usual. Probably because the entire time, the pain in your hand was growing worse. Red blisters were forming all over it. You winced with any movement that your hand made.

Finally, you reached Severus's office.

He waved for you to sit at his desk while he went to the storage room. After a few minutes, he came back, holding a small vile in his hand.

"Here, this should help."

You took it with your unburnt hand and downed it quickly. It tasted of old charcoal and dried leaves. Within a few moments, the blisters were gone. Your hand still ached, but it felt much better than before.

"Thank you."

"Of course." He smiled at you.

You unwrapped your letters, going over each one to see if Umbridge had done anything to them. They were all intact. Perhaps she hadn't read them yet? But, then why did she have them locked away?

You sighed. What was she planning? Why was she so horrendous.

"Penny for your thoughts?" Severus asked.

You thought it was kind of him to ask about what you were thinking, considering he was a legilimens. He could have easily just read what you were thinking.

"Why is Umbridge out to get us? What did we ever do to her?"

Severus' brow furrowed. He began to pace his office.

"Perhaps... she wants revenge on the time I sent her to Azkaban."

You looked at him shocked, you weren't expecting him to mention anything of that nature.

"What did you do and what did she do?" You asked curiously.

"Well. She was lurking around the campus grounds, obviously up to something. So, I told the ministry and the headmaster about it. Not much longer after that, they caught her. She had several illegal items on her that could be used to end another wizard's life. Along with that, they found a few things that had belonged to you-know-who. Next thing I know, she was being hauled off to Azkaban. I'm amazed she was ever released. She wasn't quite right before she went, but ever since she got back, she's been more aggressive and abusive. If it were up to me, she would still be in Azkaban."

You looked at him dumbfounded. He had a solemn look on his face. However, you felt as though he hadn't told you everything, that he had only told you the partial truth. But, knowing Severus, you didn't push the matter.

"Why was she ever hired to work for the ministry then??!!"

"She somehow convinced Fudge that she had "turned from her old ways" and was no longer how she used to be. Leave it to Fudge to believe her." He snorted.

You looked down at your hand, it was beginning to look normal again and didn't hurt as much. Questions swirled in your head.

"Then why is she after me? I haven't done anything to her?!"

"I don't know, f/n. But for whatever reason, she does not like you. That much is clear."

You both sat in silence for a few moments. What were you supposed to do now? She was relentless.

As if reading your mind, Severus spoke.

"Let's not worry about her right now. It's late, perhaps we should go to bed?" He raised his eyebrow at you.

You nodded silently, whilst he guided you to his chambers. You were to deep in thought to notice that he had undressed you. Blinking, you looked up at him in nothing but your underwear.

He brushed his fingers through your hair. A smile on his face. He then leaned down and kissed your forehead.

"C'mon, let's get some sleep."

You both crawled into the large comforters. Snuggling closely with each other. After a few minutes, exhaustion took over you. You drifted off to sleep, dreams of Umbridge coming after you with pitchforks and all sorts of other weapons haunted you throughout the night.

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Sorry that this chapter is a bit shorter than usual, I have been very busy lately with trying to find a new job. I will try to make the next chapter it's usual length.

Much Love,

Professor Pendragon