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"You know, one of these days Potter is gonna mess with the wrong person and get his arse handed to him. I can't wait to be friends with whoever it is, I bet they would protect us. I wonder who it'll be." - 12 year old Severus to Lily
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One day, Mr. Slughorn assigns Circe Mulciber as Severus Snape's potions partner and tells him to tutor her in hopes her grades will improve. Severus, who has had a long-standing rivalry with her for ages, spends months vehemently avoiding this task as best he can, winds up being the one who learns from her.
He learns bravery, kindness, and even a reluctant love that spans the ages... even after they fall apart and find each other again years later, when she shows up to Hogwarts as the Potion Supplier.
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"WHY ARE YOU RUNNING, POTTER?" He shouted, gaining traction in his anger. "I THOUGHT GRYFFINDORS WERE SUPPOSED TO BE BRAVE! GET BACK OVER HERE AND FIGHT ME LIKE A REAL MAN!" - 15 year old Severus to James