Severus Snape has an esteemed reputation to maintain, so he often spreads himself too thin. He becomes so overworked that he is assigned an assistant. You're kind and polite, but will not tolerate disrespect...definitely his kind of helper. Soon enough, potions aren't the only thing brewing between the two.

"Did you hear? The new professor used to be a professional Quidditch player for the Falmouth Falcons!" "That would make her awfully young to be a professor, wouldn't it?" "Well, yeah, young and beautiful she is, compared to our other professors!" "Do you want to make a bet how long she'd last with god-awful Snape around?" In which the Defence Against the Dark Arts substitute professor engages in a tumultuous, and complicated relationship with the Potions professor. (The story will follow in accordance with the Philosopher's Stone, set in 1991-1992) Note: This is my work from AO3 transported, for more in the series please visit my AO3 with the same username for daily updates and further works.