I'm in Love with my Professor?

Chapter 9: Why Didn't You Tell Me Sooner?

(Severus's POV)

The next day Violet was acting weirder than yesterday. At least around me anyways. When she was around that Parkinson girl or her older brother, she was completely normal. But once she even got near me she tensed up tightly and began to hyperventilate uncontrollably. That's really strange. She's never acted this way around me before. Why now?

Did I make her feel uncomfortable? Did I do something wrong? I hope not. Maybe it's because she's so much younger than me so that might make her uncomfortable. But she doesn't really seem that young either. Oh well.

I continued to walk outside when I saw Violet sitting by that large cliff. 'She looks so amazing in the sunlight' I said to myself while blushing. I walked towards her slowly and quietly. When I got close to her, I touched her back softly. She slightly jumped and turned around. "O-oh hello Professor," she stuttered. "Hello Ms. Varley. Mind if I sit down?" I asked as softly as possible. She nodded sheepishly and patted the soft grass next to her. I sat down beside her and hung my legs over the cliff.

"Are you feeling alright Ms. Varley?" "Hmm? Oh yes why wouldn't I?" She asked as she turned towards me. "Well you've just seemed a bit distant," I said. "I didn't really realize I was. I'm sorry," "No please don't apologize, but would you like to talk about it?" I asked her worriedly.

(Violet's POV)

Oh god, oh god what do I say?! I just can't blurt out my past like that. Come on Violet improvise. "Oh u-um well it's a long story," okay that was good. "I have time," he said shrugging. SHIT! "Well you probably don't want to hear it. It's pretty boring, and w-well-" "Please Ms. Varley I insist," he cut me off obviously annoyed with my procrastination. I let out a sigh and turn forward to look out at the sunset. "When I was younger my father and mother used to abuse me. My mother couldn't help it since she was bipolar but my father did it out of pure enjoyment," I tried to hold back the tears that were aching to pour out of my eyes. "A-and one day when he came home from the bar, h-he was of course drunk. He found a knife and b-began carving into my back and stomach. He f-finished me off with deep stab through my back. A-after that I had passed out. I was just lucky enough for my mother to find me lying on the ground, she rushed me to the hospital. I ended up being in a coma for 8 months," I was practically sobbing by this point. "The reason I've been so distant is because I have been having night terrors about my father. I just don't want to hurt anyone. I'm sorry," I looked down afraid to look at him. "Oh Violet why didn't you tell me sooner?" He asked worriedly. I shrugged and sniffled lightly. Suddenly, Severus did something I had never thought he would ever do. He encased me in a bone-crushing hug, not feeling like he would let go anytime soon. I leaned into his warm embrace and sobbed onto his shoulder.

"Shh, it's okay. You're safe now. I won't let anything happen to you," Severus whispered in my ear soothingly. I felt as though I was clinging onto him like my life depended on it. I never wanted this moment to end. It just felt all to real, but of course this beautiful moment had to end. I lifted my head off of his shoulder and smiled. "Thank you," I said quietly. He smiled back at me and said, "You're welcome." He stood up and gingerly grabbed my hand to help me up. "I think we should probably let Madame Pompfrey take a look at those scars of yours," Severus said while putting a hand on my back. I jumped at his sudden touch but soon calmed down. "I-I suppose we could," I agreed.

*Time Skip*

We finally arrive at the infirmary in a matter of at least 5 minuets or so. "Oh Professor Snape, what can help you with?" Madame Pompfrey asked. "Ms. Varley is in need of your assistance, right Violet?" Severus said gesturing over to me. I gave a simple nod and looked back over at Madame Pompfrey. "What exactly do you need my assistance for dear?" I sighed and looked down. "Well you see, I have these scars that I suppose you should look at," I said as calmly as possible. "Let's have a look then, um Severus do you mind stepping out for a moment?" "O-oh not at all. Violet I will escort you back to your dorm when you are ready," I gave him a simple nod as he left the room. "Now where are these scars?" Madame Pompfrey asked. "On my back and stomach," I said shyly. "Alright then. Please take your shirt off," I did as I was told and suddenly shivered from the cold air. Madame Pompfrey's eyes widened at the sight. "Please turn around," I again did as I was told and faced the other wall behind me. I heard a loud gasp escape from Madame Pompfrey. She put a hand on the large stab wound in the middle of my back. I flinched and held in a scream of pain. "I'm sorry dear. May I ask how you got these scars?" I turned back around to face her. I contemplated on if I should tell her the truth or not. "M-y father used to abuse me very badly," I let a tear escape from my eye as I looked down.

Madame Pompfrey put a hand on my should and a finger under my chin to lift my head up. "I'm so sorry dear, I wish there was something to do about them but I don't have anything to clear scars that deep. But just remember if you ever need anything I'm always here," she said in a kind voice. I smiled and thanked her quietly. I put my shirt back on and walked out the door.

"So could she do anything?" Severus asked me. "No. There wasn't anything to even treat scars this deep," I said as we began walking to my dorm. "I sorry to hear that," I shook my head sadly and sighed. As we approached the Slytherin common room, Severus said the the password and we walked in. After about 3 minuets we ended up at my dorm room. "Please try to sleep tonight, for me," Severus said looking like a lost puppy. "I'll try," was all I said before I was pulled into another bear hug. "Goodnight Violet," Severus said as he leaned down and gave me a peck on the cheek. "Goodnight P-professor," I said as heat rose to my cheeks rapidly. With that he nodded and walked away. I locked my door and threw myself on my bed. I sighed heavily and fell into a deep sleep. A good night indeed.