Light At the End of the Tunnel
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Harry Potter › Het - Male/Female
Rating:
Adult ++
Chapters:
4
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1,520
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1
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I do not own Harry Potter, nor any of the characters from the books or movies. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.
Exchanging Pleasantries
I turned as the door busted open and was greeted with the sight of a man I had never seen before. My first thought when he entered the room was, "He seems so cold." Cold was probably an understatement. In fact, I'm pretty sure the temperature in the office dropped a few degrees as soon as he entered. Dressed in black from head to toe, his icy demeanor had an immediate negative effect upon me.
"What do you mean I am to baby sit an eighteen year old girl Albus? Do I not have more pressing issues to face? Why, I....I don't even know why you are forcing to make me watch some....some silly little girl!"
He was frightening in his anger, but it was captivating all the same. He had yet to realize I was in the room because he was so intently staring at Albus as if he could force the man to burst into flame with one unwavering gaze. After all I had seen I would not have been surprised.
Professor Dumbledore just grinned at the angry man. "Severus," he said, "Might I take this moment to introduce you to Miss Maura Shannon, your ward for the time being." The Headmaster's eyes were twinkling madly as he spoke again, "Maura this is Professor Severus Snape."
I turned to look at Professor Snape and we made eye contact briefly. His dark black eyes met my green ones and, for one fleeting instant, the anger in his gaze lifted and was replaced by a gentler motion I could not define. Severus opened his mouth as if to speak but I beat him to the punch.
"It is pleasure to meet you Professor Snape. I am sorry I have to encroach on your personal space. I will try my best not to be a bother to you."
I could tell he was slightly embarrassed by his earlier behavior, but he hid it well.
Before he could reply Dumbledore chimed in, "You are no bother dear. I am sure you and Severus will get along splendidly." This induced a heavy sigh from Professor Snape. "Now, I think it is time that Severus shows you to your quarters."
I rose as Severus exited the room without as much as a backward glance. Dumbledore rose as well.
He placed a gentle hand on my shoulder and said slowly, "Severus is not a bad man. He is a difficult man who has been through much; not unlike you. If you need anything at all, don't hesitate to come to me my office dear."
I quickly thanked the Headmaster and hurried to follow Professor Snape down the stairs and into the hallway. To say I was nervous would be saying the least. I had no idea what I would be getting myself into.
"What do you mean I am to baby sit an eighteen year old girl Albus? Do I not have more pressing issues to face? Why, I....I don't even know why you are forcing to make me watch some....some silly little girl!"
He was frightening in his anger, but it was captivating all the same. He had yet to realize I was in the room because he was so intently staring at Albus as if he could force the man to burst into flame with one unwavering gaze. After all I had seen I would not have been surprised.
Professor Dumbledore just grinned at the angry man. "Severus," he said, "Might I take this moment to introduce you to Miss Maura Shannon, your ward for the time being." The Headmaster's eyes were twinkling madly as he spoke again, "Maura this is Professor Severus Snape."
I turned to look at Professor Snape and we made eye contact briefly. His dark black eyes met my green ones and, for one fleeting instant, the anger in his gaze lifted and was replaced by a gentler motion I could not define. Severus opened his mouth as if to speak but I beat him to the punch.
"It is pleasure to meet you Professor Snape. I am sorry I have to encroach on your personal space. I will try my best not to be a bother to you."
I could tell he was slightly embarrassed by his earlier behavior, but he hid it well.
Before he could reply Dumbledore chimed in, "You are no bother dear. I am sure you and Severus will get along splendidly." This induced a heavy sigh from Professor Snape. "Now, I think it is time that Severus shows you to your quarters."
I rose as Severus exited the room without as much as a backward glance. Dumbledore rose as well.
He placed a gentle hand on my shoulder and said slowly, "Severus is not a bad man. He is a difficult man who has been through much; not unlike you. If you need anything at all, don't hesitate to come to me my office dear."
I quickly thanked the Headmaster and hurried to follow Professor Snape down the stairs and into the hallway. To say I was nervous would be saying the least. I had no idea what I would be getting myself into.