Black Seduction

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I was still in deep thoughts when I decided to return to my room to change clothes for the Halloween party. In the beginning of the school year Professor Dumbledore told everybody that this year party would be different. Normally it was a regular party with regular close, but the teacher staff had decided to make it a costume party this year. Everybody was excited about it and started to check out the costume shops in Hogsmead. I had chosen to make my own costume and I had to say I was proud of the result: a long silk black dress without straps, a matching cape and a mask like the ones they use in the Italian carnival. I would meet Harry in front of the Gryffindor tower so we could make our appearance together in the Great Hall. When I opened the door a black rose and a piece of parchment lay in front of the entrance. My heart made a little jump. Could it be another note from him? The note said it all:

Our moment is almost there. . .

It made me feel warm inside…

After dinner Snape rushed up to his chambers. He didn’t want to be a part of the preparations for the Halloween party that evening. ‘A silly excuse for people to dress up and to act stupid’ he thought, as he went to the bathroom to take a shower. ‘Time for the next move..’ he smiled and stepped under the hot water.

Surprised about getting another rose and letter I walked up to the Gryffindor tower. Harry was already waiting for me. It looked like he had read my mind because his costume matched mine. I rolled my eyes as I approached him. Harry gave me a big smile as usual “So far being unique with my costume.” “Well Harry, we can go as a couple..” touché I thought as Harry’s face turned red. He gave me his arm and we walked towards the Great Hall.

We arrived together with some other students. Suddenly a creepy voice came from the Great Hall: “Happy Halloween - Have scary evening” and the doors opened. The decorations looked wonderful as usual. We all took place at the tables that were pushed aside. Three hard knocks followed. Again the doors opened and the teachers entered. They all looked wonderful with their long robes and themed masks: Professor Dumbledore was an owl, Professor McGonagall was a peacock, Madame Hooch was a tiger, Professor Sprout was a unicorn and Professor Snape.. well he was his usual self and didn’t wore a costume.

It must have been my costume but the naughty thoughts I already had a few weeks ago were coming back. Since the beginning of the school year Snape had played a little game with me. Tonight I decided to play a little game of my own. When the teachers took place at the Head Table I asked Harry to move to another place so I could have a better view. I waited for the right moment. The dance floor was filling up and I was sitting alone at our table. Time for some action I thought. I was lucky to find some sweets on the table. I took one of the cherries and looked towards the Head Table. When Snape looked at me I took the cherry in my mouth and played with it in a sensual way. After I finished I took the liberty to lick my lips again. When I glanced at the Head Table I saw Snape standing up, saying something to the headmaster and leave.
I was curious to know where he went to. So I went to the Head Table to find Professor Dumbledore. I tried to sound innocent:” Ow, did Professor Snape leave? I just wanted to ask him to dance.” Professor Dumbledore smiled and said “Ah Miss Granger, I’m sorry to tell you this but Professor Snape went back to his rooms. He didn’t feel the need to stay at the party.” He winked at me. We talked a few more minutes and I returned to my table.

Snape had watched her from the moment he entered the Great Hall. She looked beautiful and by the reaction of his body he could also say tempting. When he took his place at the Head Table it looked like she had followed him a bit. In the few weeks they had worked together he had tried to discover what kind of girl she was. She had challenged him a few times, but he always managed to keep in control. Today she looked even more tempting then the other days. He looked at her. What the hell was she playing? ‘I’m in charge here’ he thought. He decided to return to his quarters and excused himself towards the headmaster.

It was almost midnight when I realized I didn’t hear from the person who gave me the roses. I was about to leave when suddenly all lights went out in the Great Hall. A big bang sounded, followed by a lot of smoke. In the middle of the dance floor stood a tall dark figure under one single spotlight. He wore a dark red velvet robe. His face was hiding behind the mask of a fox. Everybody was impressed by the mystery guest his appearance. He looked straight to me, stretched out his arm and with a sensual voice he said “Come to me my angel.” I felt scared but excited when I walked over to him.

He took out his wand, said a little spell and suddenly a song started playing. “May I have this dance my angel?” the stranger said and made a deep bow. I took his hand and he pulled me against his strong body. I tried to recognize him as we started dancing. It was difficult because his mask covered most of his face except his mouth. The dance was like in a dream. It was just the two of us, nobody else around. When the song finished his head came closer and kissed me tenderly. “I can pull off your mask now if I want to..” I whispered to him. “I know you, you won’t do that.” He answered, did a step backwards and *poof* he was gone again.
I wanted to leave the party as soon as possible so I said goodbye to everybody and went back to my room. Still recovering from what happened, I placed myself on my bed. Who was this mystery man?

At this moment in the dungeons Severus Snape sat in his chair with a glass of brandy in front of him. On his lap lay a small crystal ball. He looked into it and said:

“Soon my dear, soon we will be together.”