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Somewhere in my very sleep deprived night I made my decision, I had potions in the afternoon tomorrow and intended to go. I refuse to let Severus’ bad attitude and lack of emotional control ruin my grade and my chances at becoming an auror after I graduate next year. 

So the next afternoon, I sauntered my way to the dungeons with Mari beside me. She was going on about her plans with Edwin at the weekend, and I nodded along to her description of their plans to walk by the Black Lake and have lunch at the Three Broomsticks. It does warm my heart to see how smitten they are with each other. I knew that once Edwin finally got the courage to tell her that they would end up together, not an official relationship yet…But it’s coming. 

We continued our chat until Severus began class. I had not so much as glanced in his direction since I trotted into the room and sat in my seat. I only glanced up when Severus cleared his throat to announce that he was ready to begin and we all needed to shut it. 

“Today you will be completing an examination…” He grabbed a stack of parchment from his desk and began walking around the room, placing the test in front of each person. “And you would be wise to heed this warning…If any of you utter so much as a word this examination will be marked as a T towards a major portion of your grade.” 

Well he was in a mood today, and I honestly wasn’t surprised by that considering his run in with Harry yesterday and then our fight afterward. I made sure when he stalked past me I didn’t look at him and when he smacked the test down on the wooden desk in front of me, like he had to everyone else and my heart twinged with a small amount of guilt before I remembered why I was angry with him and continued to scowl down at my quill. 

I glance over at Marigold who is scribbling on her parchment, her eyes flit up to mine and she gives me a ‘I wonder what crawled up his ass’ look. I just shrugged and looked back down at my test, doing my best to answer the questions that were much harder than usual and I internally rolled my eyes at his pettiness. 

The test took the entire class period to complete and by the end of the two hours everyone looked a bit worse for wear. Sweat dribbled down foreheads that were so red from being rubbed raw in frustration, robes were haphazardly worn and hair was sticking up in all directions. Usually people left Severus’s classroom in a hurry but the level of speed they left with today was beyond anything I had ever seen. 

After class was dismissed I waited for Marigold to pack her bag, still avoiding the gaze of the dungeon bat that I could feel on me. Mari and I were the last two in the classroom due to her spending an extra 10 minutes on the last question to make sure her answer was complete and she left out no steps for brewing liquid luck. She was smiling triumphantly as she walked over to Severus’s desk and laid her parchment on the top of the stack. 

Once she had made her way over we both turned to leave and I stopped cold when I heard his voice call out dismissively. 

“Astrill…Stay…” I turned around to face him but he wasn't looking up at us, he was still buried in whatever he was grading at his desk. 

I looked over at Mari who just shrugged, “Sorry Sir…” I hesitated for a second thinking of a good excuse as to why I wouldn't be able to stay behind to speak to him and I know he noticed because he looked up at me, and raised a disbelieving eyebrow. “I have a meeting with Professor Flitwick this afternoon, going over some advanced charms that I couldn't quite pick up on in class.” I huffed out a nervous laugh and he continued to stare at me, no doubt realizing that I was indeed not over his little outburst and I had no interest in speaking to him. 

“Very well…” Was all he said before he tilted his head towards his desk again and resumed scribbling. 

Mari and I walked toward the great hall together, we were meeting up with Edwin and heading to the library to study for our upcoming exams and Marigold and I both knew that Edwin was in desperate need of any help he could get. 

We were stopped in our tracks by a mob of students running from the great hall to the courtyard. So naturally, we followed them and were met with exploding fireworks of every color erupting into the sky and Fred and George Weasley flying through them on their broomsticks. 

The laughter and joy echoed through the courtyard and everyone seemed to have a new level of energy at the sight of a disheveled and slightly charred Umbridge trying to regain control of rowdy teenagers who were sick of her rules. I smiled over at Edwin who was clapping and cheering for Fred and George and that's when I saw him… 

Harry had fallen to his knees, I grabbed Edwin’s robe and pulled him with me through the crowd toward Harry. Hermione and I knelt beside him and he looked between us with a look in his eyes that was more than panic…It was absolute terror. 

“He’s got Sirius.” Was all he said before standing up and pushing through the crowd towards the entrance to the school. Hermione and I looked at each other, unsure of what we were going to do next, until we made the silent decision to follow after him which led to Ron and Edwin following us. 

“Harry, wait!” I called out as we rushed to the staircase. “How do you know You-Know-Who didn’t just put those images in your head to lure you into a trap?”

Harry looked beyond annoyed at the fact we were stopping him, turning toward us. “Am I just supposed to let him die? He is the only family I have left.” He was out of breath and the panic in his face made my heart ache for him. 

“How…Are…We going…To get…To him?” Edwin asked, trying desperately to catch his breath. 

Harry turned back towards the corridor the staircase had now changed to, “We are going to have to use the floo network.” 

“But Umbridge has all of the chimneys under surveillance.” Hermione countered. 

We followed Harry towards the common room. “Not all of them.” 

Once we were all changed from our robes and into normal clothing we made our way to Umbridge’s office, the obnoxious pink stones and the smell of sickly sweet perfume greeting us as we entered the room. 

Harry crouched by the chimney and we all gathered around him, “When I’m gone, alert the order if you can.” 

Ron, Hermione, Edwin and I all looked at each other quickly. “Are you mental? We’re going with you.” Ron stated matter of factly. 

“It’s too dangerous.” Harry countered. 

I sighed “Harry, you do realize at this point we are all in this mess together….right?” 

“That. You. Are.” Her voice made us all turn around to the door quickly. Umbridge looked utterly in tatters, her pink outfit was burnt to a crisp and her face was covered in soot…And she looked utterly insane with rage. 

Her wand was pointed towards us and we knew not to try to fight her, we had to get to Sirius and we needed to play along as long as we could. Following behind as she entered the room was the group of stuck-up Slytherins who joined her little rat squad, their wands pointed at a few of our DA members. Luna, Neville, and Ginny as they forced them past Umbridge and towards the wall. 

After a few moments, the Slytherins were posted behind all of us with their wands pointing into whatever portion of our bodies they could reach. Harry, on the other hand, was planted in a chair with Umbridge circling him like an animal who has just found its prey. 

Her only thought was that we were all going to Dumbledore, to conspire against the ministry and overturn Fudge and his nonsense, it was quite comical actually but I was a bit too preoccupied with Pansy’s wand shoved into my spine to giggle at Umbridge’s hysteria. 

“You sent for me, Headmistress?” His black clothed form covered the doorway entirely and my blood ran cold. Severus thought I had disbanded from this little ‘trouble making group’ as he called it and now he was being asked to provide Umbridge with truth-telling serum to interrogate Harry, if he brought the potion…we are all screwed. 

His eyes searched the room and landed on me, I could see the rage building behind his emotionless expression…Shit. Shit. Shit. 

Severus of course offered to poison Harry but thankfully he informed Umbridge that she had indeed gone through his storage of veritaserum, which rendered him useless to her. 

He turned to make his way back down the stairs when he suddenly stopped and turned back around. “Headmistress…Finley and Astrill are due to serve detention with me this evening, seeing as they are in need of in addition to what they are already facing…Would you allow them to serve their punishment in the dungeons with me?” 

My heart leapt in my chest and I looked over at Edwin who was wide eyed. At this point, neither one of us knew if staying here would in fact be worse than going to the dungeons with Severus but when Umbridge agreed with a sneer on her face we knew we would soon find out. 

Severus said nothing until we entered the classroom, shutting and locking the door behind us with a flick of his wand. Turning to face Edwin and I who were planted side by side as close to the exit as we could possibly get in case we needed a speedy get away, Severus huffed out a sigh and pinched the bridge of his nose. 

“How idiotic can you be?” His voice was wavering and I could tell he was holding back anger. He took a deep breath before continuing. “Finley…You are meant to be her protector in my stead, how am I to trust you when you allow her into such ridiculous predicaments.” 

Edwin’s eyes narrowed. “I beg your pardon…I’m not sure if you actually know the same Aurora that I do because it didn’t matter what I said or how I said it…If she wants to do something, she is going to do it. So don’t go blaming me for not locking her away in her room against her will.” 

I looked at Edwin, my eyes bulging with surprise at his tone with Severus, who he was normally terrified of. Severus’ jaw tensed and he glared at Edwin. “Leave…Now…” He bit out and Edwin and I both turned to the door, my hand reaching to unlock the large iron lock when Severus spoke up again. 

“Not you my Little Star…” He took a few steps closer so he was now standing in the middle of the dimly lit room. “I believe we are overdue to have a discussion.” 

Edwin looked over at me, his eyes searching mine for an answer to if I was planning to stay or bolt from the room with him. In response I just nodded silently and turned to face Severus, giving Edwin room to unlock and open the door. My best friend turned and gave me one last look for reassurance before walking down the cold hallway, leaving me alone with a very angry Severus Snape. 

When the door slammed closed I jumped a little, turning to make sure it was locked because I knew this conversation was not going to be a pretty one. But to my surprise when I turned back around, Severus was directly in front of me. 

I inhaled, expecting the worst reprimand I had ever been given, but shock was all I was met with when Severus quickly cupped my face and pressed his lips to mine at an almost bruising rate. 

He continued to kiss me as he pushed me against the wooden door, his tongue invading my mouth as my arms circled his neck, trying desperately to bring him closer to me. The wetness pooled between my legs in anticipation of what's to come and my mind was fuzzy with lust. This was definitely not the reaction I was expecting from him but I’m not complaining.  

When he pulled away we were both breathing heavily and our lips were red and raw from the force of our kissing. My core clenched when he leaned down, his mouth ghosting against my ear. “Go to my bedroom and take off your clothes. You’d better be bending over my bed when I get in there.” I nodded silently and he tsked, gripping my jaw in his hand “Now now Little Star, is that the proper way to address me?” I gulped, I could feel my wetness soaking through my knickers at his demanding tone…So this is how he wants to play? 

“Yes sir.” He smiled darkly and pecked my nose. 

“Good girl…Now. Go.” I bolted out of the classroom and through the door to his private chambers, removing clothing as I went, and by the time I reached his room I was left in my black knickers and bra. I didn’t wear them on purpose, they are just comfortable so I guess it's just good luck for Severus that his favorite color is black and he will likely be tearing these off of me. 

I do ask he asks and lay on the bed, my torso is laying on the bed and my feet are still planted on the cold stone floor, my rear facing the doorway so it will be the first thing Severus sees when he enters the room and the anticipation for what's to come has be rubbing my thighs together trying to relieve the ache that is settling in my center. 

I could hear his footsteps echoing down the short hall and my stomach tightened when they stopped abruptly in the doorway. He approached me quickly, grabbing my ass with both of his hands and squeezing quickly before releasing. Those magnificent hands ran up my body until one of them landed in my hair at the base of my neck, gripping tightly and pulling my upper half towards himself as he leaned forward and pushed his covered cock into my rear. 

“I am so looking forward to turning this beautiful bottom red with handprints.” He whispered in my ear, his unoccupied hand traveling back down my body to my hip and grinding his cock into my ass making me moan at the sensation. “Do you remember your safeword Little Star?” 

I panted out a hurried “Yes sir.” and he chuckled darkly releasing my hair. 

“Remind me of what it is, won’t you Precious?” 

“Slytherin…Sir.” I moaned when I felt his hands gently pull my underwear down. 

“Good girl.” Was all the response he gave before I felt the hard sting of his hand on my ass. I squealed at the force of the slap and he chuckled. 

“When you make a promise to me…” Another slap. “I expect you to keep it.” 

“I’m sorry!” I gripped onto the duvet as his hand came down again, despite the pain of the spanking he was giving me, my core wept for him and he knew it. 

“It’s a bit too late for that.” Slap. Slap. Slap. 

I counted 15 smacks before he finally felt that I had been sufficiently punished and rubbed a soothing hand over my bottom, slowly making his way down to my now drenched core. 

“My my…You enjoyed that didn’t you?” He ran his fingers through my dripping folds, my breathing picking up with anticipation. “I would normally give you my fingers as preparation for my cock…But I don’t think you are deserving of it.” 

I whined when his fingers left my heated flesh and returned to my legs, bending them at the knee and propping them on the bed so I was spread out for him completely. I screamed into the duvet when he rammed his cock into my pulsing heat, my hands gripping the fabric so tightly my knuckles were turning white from the force. I assumed he had wordlessly used magic to remove his clothing but at the current moment I was too preoccupied to care about how, all I cared about was the fullness I know felt inside me and the brutal pace he set without so much as giving me time to adjust to his size. His hips pistoned into me while his hands gripped my hips, keeping me from pulling away from his relentless thrusting. 

“S-Severus…” I moaned, I felt my core clenching as I teetered on the edge of ecstasy. 

The sound that left my mouth when his thrusts stopped was almost primal, my body bucking into his trying to regain some type of friction to pull back the feeling of release that was slowly fading to nothing. 

“Did you really think you were going to get release that quickly?” His voice was rough and gritty as he pulled out of me almost like it was more torture for him than me. “Oh my darling Little Star, you are going to wish you had kept your promise to me.” 

“Please Sir, I need you to fuck me.” 

“Is that so?” He taunted, rubbing his head down the length of my slit teasingly. “Lie against the headboard and spread your legs.” 

I hurried to do as he instructed, my head now resting against the pillows and my legs spread enough to leave him room to crawl between them. Once he was settled between my legs, he flicked his wrist and i felt the rough fiber of ropes slither their way around my ankles, tying my legs in place so I was powerless against him. 

“I quite enjoy you like this…Spread out for me to take…To pleasure…” He leaned down and took my nipple in his mouth, sucking roughly on the hard peak before releasing it. “To punish…” 

My eyes rolled back into my skull when he entered me again, this time slowly thrusting in and out of me. Slow enough that I could feel every vain and ridge of his hard cock gliding against my sensitive walls. My hands flew to his shoulders, scratching his sallow skin with my nails as he fucked me into oblivion. 

“More…Please” I was pleading with him, my legs beginning to shake with my building climax. If he would just go a little faster, just fuck me a little harder….

Thankfully for me, he decided he was done torturing me and rammed into my sopping pussy, his pace was now relentless and brutel again and I pushed my head against the pillows. My feet pulled against the ropes, trying to break free to wrap my legs around his waist. I knew I was going to have rope burns but at this point I was beyond the point of caring. 

“Are you going to lie to me again?” He asked, his voice strained as he continued to thrust into me. 

I shook my head furiously. “N-no s-sir.” I stuttered, trying my best to talk through the pleasure. 

“Good girl. Now you had better soak my cock with your cum before I decide to stop and send you back to your dormitory unsatisfied and dripping wet.” 

That was all it took for my orgasm my rip through my body, vision turning white as my walls clenched around him causing him to erupt with a loud moan. 

Severus collapsed on top of me, trying to catch his breath and lazily flicking his hand to release my ankles from the ropes. My hands circled his neck and I hugged him tightly as we both basked in the after-effects of an incredible orgasm. His breathing slowed after a few moments before he lifted his head and looked me in the eyes. 

I tried to pull away, his constant licking making my sensitive core beg me for reprieve. “Where do you think you are going?” He growled, circling his arms around the backs of my thighs effectively stopping me from pulling back. “I have to go change.” I moaned as his tongue grazed the spot that made my my eyes roll back. “Ahh…I have classes…This morning.” I panted, still trying and failing to pull away from his relentless mouth.

His grip on my thighs tightened, his short nails biting into the soft flesh. “Do stop with your squirming, I am trying to enjoy my breakfast.” He punctuated his sentence by dipping his tongue into my core and thrusting the slick muscle in and out.

My back bowed off of the bed, “Oh, yes…” I moaned, my fingers grasping at his soft black hair. After a few glorious moments of tongue fucking me, he finally pushed two thick digits into my pulsing heat. My eyes squeezed shut and the contact and my hands gripped the satin sheets hard.

“Severus…Please. Don’t. Stop.” I begged as he fucked me with his fingers, my orgasm quickly building and my legs began to quake again, my orgasm was imminent and I was chasing it.

“Are you going to come for me Little Star?” Severus purred against my sensitive clit and I nodded furiously, clutching the sheets so hard my knuckles were turning white.

“Use your words…” He placed an open mouth kiss on my pulsing clit before continuing, “Or I’ll stop.” He puncuated his threat with a delicious curl of his fingers into that spongy spot that makes me see stars.

“Severus…” I moan, willing myself to look at him. His eyes found mine at their own accord and I almost came just from the site of him devouring me as if I was his last meal. “Please…Make me come…I’m so close.”

“How could I deny my beautiful girl a second orgasm when she asked so sweetly.” He shot me a devilish smile and fucked me hard with his fingers while his tongue swiped hard against my clit. It was only seconds before the wave of ecstasy flooded my senses and I was lost in complete bliss.

My chest heaved up and down as I tried to catch my breath and come down from my high. Severus placed soothing kisses up my body until he reached my lips, his final kiss in his ascent up my shaky body was a bruising one to my lips and I moaned as his tongue slipped into my mouth, allowing me to taste myself on him.

“I am aching to be inside of you.” He growled against my lips, his hands sliding to my thighs and pushing them further apart, his wet tip gliding effortlessly against my swollen folds and I moaned, gripping his shoulders.

“Please…” I whisper, begging him to finally slide into me. It had been a long week without him and I didn’t even realize how much I missed the feel of him above me, inside of me, just being with me.

He smirks down at me, sliding against my soaked flesh one last time before finally increasing the pressure and gliding into my tight heat. The sound he made when he was finally completely inside me was a mixture of a growl and a groan. He sat still inside of me, allowing me time to adjust to his size before he pulled himself out slowly and thrust back into me making my toes curl.

My hands circled his neck, holding him tightly to me as he continued to thrust at a firm pace. His arms slid around my back, pulling my body down to meet his thrusts.

Our eyes were locked as he continued to thrust into me, his dark orbs were glazed over as his climax approached. Apparently, he was not content with how deep he was inside of me because without stopping his perfect thrusts into my quivering center he sat up on his knees and lifted my legs to rest on his shoulders.

My back arched so much I thought I would snap in half. His pace was brutal and I was enjoying every second of it. “Yes! Yes! Yes!” My core began to clamp down on his thrusting member as my orgasm washed over me.

“My perfect Little Star.” I heard Severus whisper, he pace stuttering before he came inside of me, riding out a few final thrusts before gently lowering my legs and flopping onto the bed beside me, pulling the blankets up and around us and drawing me into his warm embrace.

I snuggled into his chest and thats when I realized…He wasn't wearing his nightshirt or usual white undershirt, he was completely bare.

I sat up straight, covering my chest with the blanket even though he had already seen everything I was attempting to cover.

“You’re not wearing a shirt.” I stated matter of factly and Severus cocked an eyebrow.

“Does that bother you?” His tone was one of concern and I couldn't help the broad smile that spread across my face.

I shook my head still smiling like a buffoon. “No! I’ve just never seen you without a shirt on…Ever.”

He just rolled his eyes, “Keep smiling at me like that and you never will again. I am nothing to gawk at.”

I took him by surprise when I straddled him, dropping the sheet from my body and gripping his face in my hands. “You are most definitely something to be gawked at.” I kissed him “Desired.” another kiss “Loved.” another kiss. “Admired.”

His hands slid up my legs and stilled on my hips, stroking lightly with his thumbs. “You think too well of a man like me.” He sighed, I could sense his internal battle and needed to think of a way to show him how much I truly loved and and cherished him.

I reached down and gently picked up his left hand, guiding it up my body. I closed my eyes, moaning softly at the touch of his skin to mine, I could feel his arm stiffen when his forearm reached my face and I opened my eyes. The dark mark tattoo glared at me, a stark contrast to Severus’ pale skin.

“You are perfect Severus Snape…” I brought his forearm to my lips and kissed the dark black tattoo, “Never let your past define your future.”

Later

Edwin and I decided to head to the library after our meeting with Dumbledore’s Army, he desperately needed to study for an upcoming potions test and he, per usual needed my help.

We sat at one of the empty tables near the restricted section and began pulling out study materials from our respective bags. Edwin sighed, opening his potions notebook and I giggled silently.

“You know if you pay attention in his class, you won’t have to study so hard for the tests,” I stated, trying my best to stifle my giggling.

Edwin shot me a glare, “…Not everyone can be the teachers pet.”

I fought internally on whether I would vocalize the comment that just popped into my brain…Yeah, I think I will.

“Hmmm, he does like calling me a good girl.”

Edwin’s eyes became the size of saucers and made a face as if he was doing his best to keep bile from coming up his throat and I laughed out loud, putting my hand quickly over my mouth to quiet my cackles so Madam Pince doesn’t come over and give me detention.

“That is at the top of the list of things I really wish I had never heard.” He said after a second and I winked at him, glancing back down at my textbook. A few weeks of power from the ministry and Toadface had disbanded all after-school activities, which meant Severus had to give me detention to see me and, he only did that every two weeks or so in order not to rouse suspicion. One of the evening detentions before Christmas though, I had stumbled upon an interesting sight, Harry was in the potions classroom being lectured by Severus.

When I crossed the threshold Harry, who was sitting in a chair facing the doorway looked at me and Severus turned around. “Sorry, Professor.” I choked out, now growing a bit nervous “I was just coming for my evening detention. If you need to reschedule…”

“No…Potter your lessons are over until after the Christmas holiday, you are dismissed.” Severus turned back to Harry as he spoke and Harry, in return got up and hurried out of the doorway. He shot me a kind smile as he walked by “See you later Rora.”

I returned his smile and walked further into the classroom, dropping my bag on the floor by my usual desk. By the time I had entered the room Severus had sat in his desk chair and was glaring at me.

“What?” I asked when I knew Harry was out of earshot.

Severus eyed me, continuing his glare. “You were not given detention today…”

“Is it a crime to miss you?” I crossed my arms over his chest at his lack of happiness to see me. I knew he wouldn’t be the type to jump for joy at my presence but he could pretend to at least not be annoyed that I snuck down here.

“You are allowed to miss me Aurora…What you are not allowed to do is strut down here with no detention pass and just expect a warm welcome. There is too much at stake with Umbridge around for you to be so reckless.” I winced at his tone, it was flat and harsh. I knew I had pissed him off when my first name crossed his lips. I hated it when he called me Aurora, it separated me from him as a partner and made me feel about two inches tall.

I grabbed my bag from the floor and threw it back over my shoulder. “I’m sorry for being so reckless, I’ll go back to the common room. If Harry says anything I’ll just tell him you decided to switch the detention time.” I tried to make my voice sound unbothered by his disappointment but I failed and it came out sounding more meak than I was anticipating.

“Little Star, listen to me…” I shake my head quickly and he stands and walks slowly towards me, holding his hands up to show he isn’t a threat…right now. “It is only temporary.” 

“But-t why? I don’t understand.” My voice is shaking and my nerves are beginning to bubble over. 

“Umbridge believes Potter has formed an unauthorized group and is conspiring against the ministry. She will begin interrogating students in the coming week-” 

“That has nothing to do with us…Why do you need to take my memories?” I interrupted him and he came closer, placing his hands on my arms and squeezing gently. 

He sighed “She has asked me to provide her with Veritaserum for her to use during the interrogations. Which means you will be vulnerable to her prodding.” He explained and my panic began to subside. 

“I know you have no part in Potter’s devious activities, however, we cannot take the risk.” I chew on my bottom lip as he speaks. I haven’t told Severus about my part in Dumbledore’s Army and I never intended to but now that he is planning to go rifling through my memories, I’m going to have to tell him and I thoroughly dread how he is going to handle it. 

“I think it would be a good time to tell you that-” Severus cuts me off with a groan. 

“Please tell me you have kept your nose out of this business between Potter and the ministry.” I wince and he growls. I have been avoiding telling him about Edwin and I being involved with Dumbledore’s Army, I knew he would be angry at me for getting involved but we needed someone to teach us how to defend ourselves. If Umbridge wasn’t going to do it then Harry was the best option. 

“Before you start telling me how dangerous it is and how dumb I am…Umbridge is a horrible teacher and we all decided that we needed to learn how to defend ourselves.” The look on Severus’s face is terrifying. I knew when I told him about the meetings he was going to be angry but now…He is pissed. 

He grimaced at my words and returned to his desk, sitting down and leaning back in his chair, his hands running up and down his face. He sighed “I will remove those memories for the time being as well…I assume Finley is involved also.” 

“Yes.” The words are low when they leave my lips and my heart sinks again at the look on his face. I hate when I disappoint him. 

He took a few seconds before he spoke again. “Bring me Finley…I will remove his memories as well…regarding both our relationship and Potter’s little group.” 

I nod and turn to leave the room when a question pops to the tip of my tongue and I can’t knowingly get Edwin and let Severus take our memories before I ask him. I turn back around to him and ask “Are you going to return both of our memories…About the relationship and Dumbledore’s Army?”

He looks up at me and cocks an eyebrow, “Do you believe I will not return your memories to you?” He asks I can’t read his expression and it makes me even more nervous than I already am. 

“If you think you are keeping me safe by not returning them…yes.” 

“Do not fret Little Star…” He stands and walks over to me, taking my hands in his before continuing “I will be returning your memories to you, but you are not to continue with Potter’s group.” 

“But they need as much help as they can get,” I argue and he shakes his head, pulling my hands to his lips and placing a kiss on both of my knuckles. 

“Give me your word that you will not attend any more of those meetings.” I huff and nod, knowing that I can’t just stop showing up, I overheard Hermione talking to Harry and Ron about how she had jinxed the paper we all signed up on and anyone would regret running and telling Umbridge. At this point, I’m not sure if the jinx works if we are disbanded from the group and I am not inclined to find out. 

“Good…Now go get Finley. Umbridge has informed me that she will be interrogating you tomorrow morning.” I cocked an eyebrow. 

“Why did she tell you when she was going to interrogate me?” 

“You are my assistant and she will be removing you from my class tomorrow…She wanted to be sure that I did not need you.” I smirk and remove my hands from his, playing with the buttons on his cassock flirtatiously. 

“If she only knew how much you need me…” I trail off, glancing up at him through my lashes. “We could always go to your room before I get Edwin…” I smiled and he let out a shaky breath when I leaned up and pressed a gentle kiss to his lips. 

“Get to my bedroom…now.” He growls and I smile wide at the victory. 

I run through the door to his chambers, stripping off clothing as I go and he chuckles, following closely behind me. When I arrive at his room, I have managed to remove every bit of clothing except for my knickers and bra which I know Severus will have no problem removing. I feel his body looming behind me when I stop at the side of his bed. His hands come up and run over my body, playfully grabbing my ass before running up and unclasping my bra, and taking the lacy fabric off of my body. 

I shivered when I felt his nose run lightly against my neck, inhaling my scent. “You smell delicious.” His deep baritone almost sent me to my knees with the anticipation of what is going to come next. 

To my surprise, I felt Severus shuffle behind me removing his clothing, minus his white undershirt…of course and I sighed. “I was hoping you would let me take off your clothes.” He chuckled at my disappointment and continued to ravish my body with kisses, paying close attention to the sweet spot on my neck. 

I moaned and leaned back into him, allowing him to trail his hands down to my knickers, running his fingers along the edge of the fabric for a second before finally roaming down to my mound. His middle and forefinger expertly stroked my outer lips and I whimpered. 

“Does my Little Star want my fingers?” I could tell he was smirking from his tone and I did not care in the slightest. He knew exactly what I want and I know exactly how to get it. 

“Yes sir.” I groaned and he gave in to my pleading voice, dipping his fingers into my dripping heat. 

“Mmmm, someone is very wet.” He mumbled into my neck, placing a gentle kiss on the spot that made my knees weak. 

“We were interrupted last time.” I whimpered, rocking my hips into his hand. His fingers felt amazing inside of me and I felt myself growing closer to my climax. I didn’t want to come this soon but my body desperately needed the release after being denied. 

“Right, you are darling…But I assure you, Merlin himself could not pull me from this room.” His voice was husky, I knew he was just as turned on as me and I was enjoying every second of it. 

I groaned when he continued his ministrations on the spongy spot inside me that made me see stars. “It’s not Merlin I’m worried about…” He chuckled darkly, pulling his fingers from me. 

Before I had the chance to whine, I was pushed onto the bed. My stomach bounced on the soft fabric of his duvet and I giggled. However, it died suddenly on my lips when he straddled my closed legs and thrust himself inside of me without warning. The position allowed me to feel him incredibly deep and I was climbing quickly to my peak already. 

“Severus!” I squealed in delight when he began to thrust at a brutal pace.  

My fingers gripped the duvet as he began a punishing pace. The sound of skin slapping against skin and Severus’ deep grunts echoed on the stone walls of the dungeon room and it was incredibly erotic. 

Far too soon my eyes began to roll into the back of my head as my orgasm ripped through me, lighting every nerve endings on fire. The duvet muffled my screams of pleasure and my knuckles turned white from the force of me gripping the fabric.

Severus slowed his pace when I came down from my high. I could feel him lean down to my ear, his white undershirt grazing against my back. 

“Are you alright my darling?” He chuckled darkly and I nodded quickly, my face smashing into the duvet. 

To my surprise, Severus pulled out of me and I whined at the loss of him, missing the feeling of his warm length in my quivering walls. 

“Don’t fret Little Star, just a change of position.” 

I felt him move to the top of the bed and plop down against the pillows. I turned my face to the side, raising an eyebrow at him. “What are you doing?” 

“Ride me.” His voice was commanding and it made me shiver. 

My body moved of its own accord, crawling across his legs until I was hovering over his length. We had never tried this position before and I would be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous. 

I hesitated for a second before sinking onto his hardness. He noticed my resistance and reached for the hand that was planted on his abdomen, stroking my knuckles softly to reassure me that I was safe with him. 

I took a deep breath and sank slowly, sighing when he filled me to the hilt. There was a twinge of pain there because of the depth. I winced and he reached up and stroked my cheek. 

“Slowly, Little Star.” 

I allowed myself a few moments to get used to how deep he was before I began to move, circling my hips and grinding down onto his hard cock. I planted my hands firmly on his clothed chest and began to ride him, bouncing up and down until I was rocking on the precipice of orgasm for the second time this evening. 

Severus gripped my hips to help guide my bouncing, his head pushed back into his green silk pillowcase, and his eyes trained on the point where our bodies connected. 

“Se-Severus…It feels too good...I’m so-so close.” I stuttered, my eyes screwed shut in pure ecstasy. 

Severus growled, pistoning his hips to meet mine, effectively driving me headlong into a toe-curling and brain-numbing climax. I felt his grip on my hips tighten and his hips stuttered as he met his release. 

I managed to open my eyes to see his face, he had a ridiculously sexy orgasm face. Teeth bared, eyes closed and head thrown back…I could come again just looking at him. 

After a few moments of coming down from the amazing high we had been soring on, it was time for him to remove my memories until Umbridge had the time to interrogate me. 

I threw my clothes on and ran to the dorms to get Edwin and bring him down to the dungeons where Severus explained everything to him and Edwin began to panic slightly…

“So you’re going to remove our memories?” Edwin asked and Severus rolled his eyes, growing tired of Edwin's questions. 

“Yes, Mr. Finley…I think I have just spent 20 minutes explaining that to you…” Severus pinched the bridge of his nose and I fumbled with my hands. 

“But how do I know you’re not going to see all of my embarrassing secrets?” Edwin’s eyes flitted nervously between me and Severus and I shrugged. 

“Edwin, do you think he cares about your run-in with the beautification potions in your mum's vanity…” Severus smirked at my comment and Edwin glared at me. 

“Rora!” He hissed “Do you not remember that he threatened to poison our fourth year to test antidotes? Or maybe the time he told Hermione that her teeth looked no different after she was jinxed? I know you love him but he doesn’t have a good track record of being kind…I don’t want him fiddling with my brain.” 

Severus stood from his desk and walked over to us, standing so he was directly in front of Edwin. “Finley, you mean a fair amount to my Little Star…” Edwin mimicked vomiting at the nickname but Severus ignored him and continued talking, “I give you my word that I will keep your brain intact…Well, as intact as it is under normal circumstances.” 

Edwin closed his eyes and inhaled deeply, “Fine…But only because Umbridge is sadistic and I don’t want to be the one that spills any details to her.” 

Severus walked over to me, producing a small vile filled with a light blue liquid and handing it to me.

“What is this?” I asked, tilting the bottle to the side and examining the contents. 

“A weak sleeping draught…I will remove your memories while you sleep and you will wake with no memories of us or Potter’s club…Until I return them to you, of course.” He made sure to add that last bit so I wouldn't back out and I was grateful for the reassurance. 

“Okay…I’m ready.” I inhaled and uncorked the vile, bringing it up to my lips but pausing before taking a sip. 

“Severus?” 

“Yes, Little Star.” 

“I love you.” I downed the foul-tasting liquid in one gulp and my eyes immediately began to feel heavy. With the urge to sleep being too powerful, I succumbed to the tiredness and drifted off to darkness. 

An Hour Later

“Astrill…Astrill, wake up.” I stirred as my shoulder was shaken gently. 

I groan and lift my head slowly from the desk I had fallen asleep on, “Professor?” I ask, looking up at Professor Snape who was staring down at me. His dark eyes were piercing and his arms were now crossed over his chest. 

“You fell asleep Astrill…If you are going to be my assistant you need to keep yourself awake while you are grading parchment.” His voice was stern. 

I rubbed my eyes and let out a yawn, “I’m sorry Professor…It won’t happen again.” 

“See that it doesn’t…Now, go to bed. You are of no use to me half conscious.” 

Right as I was about to tip over the edge for the fourth time, he pulled out of my weeping core. I whined at the loss of contact as my orgasm faded and he looked down at me smirking. 

“On your knees Little Star.” He commanded, his voice dripping with sex. 

I eagerly flipped so I was now on my hands and knees waiting for him to enter me again. But instead of sliding into me, he gently ran his hard cock along my folds torturously slow. The feel of his hardness rubbing along my overly sensitive flesh had me whining and begging him to have mercy on me. 

“Please fuck me,” I begged. 

He leaned down and I could feel his cotton undershirt press against my arched back. His lips ghosted along my ear as his hand trailed up my side. 

I winced as he gripped the hair at the base of my neck firmly. His hard cock glided easily into my waiting opening, and his unoccupied hand slid down the curve of my hip and around my front to press down on my little bundle of nerves. 

“Who do you belong to?” He growled in my ear, his grip on my hair tightening slightly and I moaned in response. 

“You sir.” I breathed and he rewarded me with a brutal thrust, his thumb still doing punishing circles on my throbbing clit. 

“I am very close, Darling.” He gritted, “I know you have one more in you…Cum for me.” 

His words spurred me on and before I knew it, my climax hit me like a train and my muscles clamped down on his cock. My warm walls milked him completely dry and he gripped my hair tightly as he came, leaning his head on my sweat-dampened shoulder as we both caught our breath. 

“That…was…amazing.” I panted and he chuckled against me. 

“Did I hurt you?” He asked I flopped over onto my back and he did the same, pulling me into his embrace and kissing my head. 

“No. I like it when you’re rough.” I smiled and absentmindedly played with the buttons of his undershirt that he refused to remove during sex. I never asked why but I just assumed like everything, he would open up in his own time and either show me or tell me. 

“Are you sore at all? I can give you a pain-relieving potion.” He offered but I shook my head. 

“I think I enjoy the idea of having to sit easily tomorrow due to the several incredible orgasms you’ve given me this evening.” I giggled 

“Hmm, that is a nice thought. Watching you maneuver yourself on your stool and knowing it is because of our excursion this evening.” His voice sent shivers down my spine as he pulled me and stroked my shoulder gently with his thumb. 

We lay there for a while talking and laughing, making up for the time we had lost. Until the moment that I had to go back to my dorms. I groaned as I stood from the bed and threw my robes back on. When I had finished redressing I looked over at Severus who was now sitting on the edge of the bed. He stood and walked over to me, engulfing me in his warm embrace and I sighed, inhaling his scent. 

“Will you promise me something Little Star?” He mumbled into my hair. 

“Depends on what it is,” I replied cheekly and he reached down and squeezed my bum playfully. “Okay Okay…Yes, what is it?” I giggled 

“Promise me that from now on, you will come to me with anything that may be on your mind…especially pertaining to us.” His voice was sincere as he held me and I nodded, hugging him tighter. 

“I can make that promise.” He released me from his arms and held my face in his hands, placing a soft kiss on my lips. 

“Thank you.” He spoke once he broke the kiss and I smiled. “Now…You need to get to bed, I would hate for you to be unavailable for your assistant duties because you are grumbling around like the walking dead.” 

I smiled, reaching up and pressing my lips to his, sneaking my tongue into his open mouth and deepening the kiss. He groaned into my mouth and I pulled back, biting his lip playfully. 

“Goodnight…Professor.” I smirked, turning to walk out of his room and to Gryffindor Tower. 

***The Next Day***

I ran into the DADA classroom about ten minutes after class had begun. Severus was right to send me to bed when he did because of course, I had to oversleep and miss my alarm. I knew from the rumors around the school that Umbridge was strict when it came to the rules. But as I approached her desk, my worries were confirmed. 

“Miss Astrill…Tardiness will not be tolerated in my class.” She snipped at me when I approached her desk. 

“I’m sorry Professor, I oversl-.” I tried to explain but she was having none of it. 

“Detention…This evening.” She interrupted, smiling and I turned to take my seat beside Edwin who was smirking at me. 

“Late night?” He whispered, raising his eyebrows up and down playfully. 

I rolled my eyes but smiled “Yes, and well worth the detention.” 

“Blah.” He mimicked vomiting and I shrugged. 

“You asked.” 

“What is he going to think about you getting detention?” Edwin whispered after a few minutes of listening to the pink toad teach us about how we would ‘in theory’ cast protago. 

“Probably just a lecture…something along the lines of ‘I am very disappointed in you Little Star.’” I mocked Severus’s deep baritone and Edwin chuckled quietly. 

The class came and went, thankfully rather quickly, and before long I was headed towards the dungeons for N.E.W.T potions. Edwin and I were babbling about his charms essay when he stopped abruptly before our normal break-off point. That's when I saw her, Marigold was leaning against the wall beside the entryway to the staircase to the dungeons. She smiled brightly when she saw us and waved.

“Shit! How do I look? Is my hair alright?” Edwin panicked, turning bright red. 

I laughed and started to walk over towards Marigold. “You like like you always do… Come on, I have class with her anyway…Come with me and say ‘hello.’” 

“Aurora…Edwin!” She called out and I smiled, walking over to where she was standing against the wall, followed by Edwin who was casually running his fingers through his hair.

“Marigold, hey!” 

“I thought I would wait for you so we could walk to class together.” She smiled “Edwin! It’s so good to see you, I was so sad that I didn’t see you in any of my classes.” 

Edwins blushed and when he tried to speak no words escaped from his mouth, which was usually running about a kilometer a minute. Finally, Edwin smiled and waved…a bit awkwardly and turned to walk to his next class. 

Marigold looked at me and sighed “Is he alright?”

“Sorry Mari, he is just overly stressed with charms…it's his worst subject.” I covered for him as I started walking down the stairs towards potions and she followed beside me. 

“He struggles with charms?” Marigold asked, suddenly smiling wide. “It just so happens that charms is my best subject…I could tutor him.” I bit my lip to suppress a smile and she caught on and quickly added “Only if he would like that.” 

I nodded, “I’ll tell him you offered…He would love the help.” The excitement I felt inside we intense and I couldn't wait to run back to the common room and tell Edwin that he might have his chance with the girl he had been nuts about for years. 

Marigold and I continued to talk until we walked into the classroom. We sat our bags and books down at our workbench and prepared for whatever Severus had prepared for us that morning. Punctual as ever, Severus walked into the classroom from his connected office at exactly 10 o’clock and began writing our instructions for the potion we were brewing on the blackboard. 

“Who can tell me the uses of veritaserum?” He asked looking around the classroom, he did not seem confident in the slightest that we would know the answer but my hand shot up and he looked at me and raised a brow. 

“Astrill?” His voice sent shivers down my spine when he said my name and I shifted in my seat remembering the multiple orgasms I was granted by him last night. “Any time in this century…” He said dryly, breaking me out of my daydream. His tone was covering the subtle smirk when he realized what my daydreams consisted of. 

“Sorry sir…It’s a truth-telling serum. Just three drops can make someone reveal their deepest darkest secrets. It its highly controlled by the ministry though.” I answered confidently. 

“Excellent...Thank you Astrill for proving to the class that you are competent enough to read a textbook.” He sneered, and the Slytherins chuckled. 

“I answered your question…” I mumbled “At least I raised my hand…Unlike them.” I gestured towards the Slytherins and Severus glared at me. 

“Enough.” He was firm when he spoke and I knew I needed to shut up. 

I said nothing for the remainder of his instruction and when the brewing began…I was suddenly reminded of the fact that, in my rush to get to class this morning I had decided to not worry about finding a pair of knickers in my drawer. Which meant I was completely bare under my uniform skirt and had the perfect opportunity for revenge at Severus’ expense. 

Marigold and I brewed the potion together, adding the ingredients one at a time and following Severus’ brewing instructions that were written out on the board by his desk. After a few moments of roaming around, he returned to his desk and sat down intending on grading papers from one of his previous classes. That is when I decided to strike…I moved around the workbench which was conveniently the one closest to his desk. I sat on the stool, balancing on my knees while my back was facing his desk. I threw in a few ingredients and stirred the potion so my classmates, especially Marigold would be none the wiser to my actual intentions. 

“Does this look right to you?” I asked Marigold, leaning further over the cauldron so my bare bottom and core were exposed to Severus. I heard him clear his throat behind me and I smirked, knowing my plan had worked. 

“Looks fine to me.” Marigold smiled and I got up from the stool and walked over to my previous spot beside Marigold. When I glanced up at his desk, Severus was staring at me intently, his jaw was clenched and he looked very flustered. I smiled to myself and continued through the rest of the lesson, knowing perfectly well once we were dismissed for lunch, when I returned for my free period to complete my duties as his assistant I was in for it…big time.

Just as I suspected, when I arrived at his office after lunch he was waiting for me. He was seated at his desk, his arms were crossed over his chest and he was looking at the door waiting for me to come through, and when I saw him…I smiled. 

“Is there a problem sir?” I asked sweetly

“You know very well what the problem is, you little Minx.” He growled and stood from his chair, advancing across the office quickly to get to me. 

I backed up quickly and to my dismay my back bumped against the hard stone wall and I knew I was trapped. He smiled viciously, his hands traveling down my sides until they reached the hem of my skirt. He flipped it up, crumpling it up and holding the fabric to my midsection, exposing my core to the cool dungeon air and I moaned. 

“Shhh.” He hissed harshly, cupping my throbbing core. His nose was pressed against mine and I could feel his breath against my lips. 

“You have been a very naughty girl my Little Star.” He purred. My knees wobbled as he stroked through my folds with one finger. “What I wouldn't give to hear you begging me to make you cum.” 

I moaned and he stopped abruptly, releasing my skirt and backing away from me. “However…Punishment will have to wait until this evening. We have much to do before class begins.” 

“Tonight?” I spoke quickly, mentally cursing myself because I had yet to tell him about my detention with Umbridge. “I-I can't tonight.” I stammered and he cocked a brow. 

“And where exactly do you plan to be?” 

I sighed and leaned my head against the cold stone wall. “I have detention.” My voice came out more as an irritated growl and I could hear him chuckle. 

“You?...Detention?” He looked at me incredulously. 

“I was late to Umbridge’s class this morning and she doesn’t take very well to being tardy,” I explained and he nodded. 

“I shouldn't be keeping you out of bed so late.” He sighed 

“Absolutely not! That is the only uninterrupted time I get with you when we don't have something else to do.” I fought back and he chuckled.

“Alright…But if it becomes too much, you must tell me and we will come up with a different arrangement when it comes to our evening activities.” He drawled returning to his desk and sitting at his desk. 

After trying for the next hour to convince Severus that he could definitely ‘punish’ me before I had to go to my next class and then detention afterward, he refused stating that patience is a virtue. I grumbled to myself about the unfairness of his decision while I graded papers and he found it thoroughly amusing. 

***Detention***

I walked into the DADA classroom after dinner only to find it empty. So I decided to walk up the spiral staircase that led to the attached office and when I knocked, I heard her on the other side of the door.

“Come in.” She chirped 

I rolled my eyes before I opened the door and I was met with the most uncomfortably pink room I had ever seen. Wall-to-wall enchanted cat photographs meowing and doilies covering nearly every surface, it was nauseating. 

“Ah Miss Astrill, take a seat. You’re going to be doing some lines for me this evening.” 

I sat down at the smaller desk that was attached to hers and began to fumble in my bag, looking for my quill and ink well until she stopped me. 

“You won't need your quill.” She grinned “You are going to be using one of mine.” 

“Yes, professor.” I sighed before picking up the thick dark wooden quill that was decorated with a black feather. I looked down at the empty parchment and waited for her to tell me what I was going to be forced to write. 

“I think you shall write. ‘Punctuality means perfection’.” She loomed over me and I hesitated. 

“How many times?”  I mumbled. 

“However many it takes for the message to become clear.” 

With that, I began to write ‘punctuality means perfection’ for the first time but I stopped short of the next line when my hand started to burn. I looked down at the top of my left hand and my heart thudded in my chest. Scratching its self in my own handwriting on the top of my left hand was the line I had just written on the parchment in front of me. 

That was when I noticed the ‘ink’ that was appearing on the parchment was blood red. This sadistic toad was forcing me to write lines in my own blood. I glared up at her and she gave me a false look of concern from the seat she had taken at her desk. 

“Is everything alright dear?” 

It wasn't until Friday came along that I realized Umbridge had changed her plans and no longer intended to conduct the interrogation when she advised me she would. This leads us into the 7th day of my Little Star acting as though she is simply just my student and not someone that I have been buried to the hilt in on several occasions. 

I tried my damnest to avoid thinking of her during classes, her smile, her laugh, those noises she makes when I make her body convulse in pleasure. My cock hardens and my heart aches at the thought of her and fight the urge to go into the store room and relieve the tension while the students in my final class of the day scribble in their journals, documenting the changing potion in the cauldron in front of them.

‘Get a grip man!’ I internally scold myself and to my relief the bell rings, putting an end to the torture of being trapped in my own brain while grading examinations. I noticed Finley packing his notebook in his bag and I decided to call him over and ask how Aurora was fairing. 

When Aurora fell into her potion-induced slumber I decided to allow Finley to keep the memories of my relationship with my Little Star and only remove the memories containing anything to do with Potter’s club. I knew she would become distant with me due to the loss of memory but having Finley at my side to check in on her was making this whole situation far less unbearable. 

“Finley…Stay.” I spoke swiftly before he had the opportunity to escape the classroom. 

He waited until the rest of the students left the room hastily before he walked up to my desk and sighed. “If you’re going to ask me about Rora, she is the same as she was yesterday, and the day before that, and the day before that…Fine.” His voice was laced with boredom and I understood, I had been keeping tabs on my Little Star through Finley this past week and I think my questioning has finally begun to annoy him, but he humors me because I am his teacher and he is frightened of me. 

“Is she behaving normally?” I tried to hide the concern in my voice but given the knowing look Finley gave me, he saw right through it. 

“She is behaving as normally as she always has.” He was short with his answer and I rolled my eyes. 

“Very well…You are dismissed.” He nodded and turned to leave, surprising me by stopping at the door to the classroom and turning to face me again. 

“You’ll have her back soon Professor.” He reminded me before walking out of the door. 

I sat at the head table focusing on the turkey and mash in front of me, my brain still reeling with Finley’s comment ‘You’ll have her back soon.’ He was right, I would have her back soon but now seeing her at the Gryffindor table beside Finley was a firm reminder that I would have to wait to have her back and I am not a patient man. 

The Next Day (Wednesday)

I usually do not partake in breakfast during the week, normally I drink black coffee in my chambers and read until it is time for my first class of the day. This past week without my Little Star, however, has me venturing out of the dungeons at breakfast time to be somewhat close to her. 

This leads me to where I am right now, sipping black coffee with the daily prophet lying on the old wooden head table and a scone with jam and cream sitting untouched to my left. I scan through the paper, reading the current news in the wizarding world and mentally doing the crossword while I look up every few minutes to catch a glimpse of my Little Star. 

She was sitting with Finley, munching on her favorite breakfast cereal, Pixie Puffs. She and Finley were prone to use breakfast time to speak of classwork and for my Aurora to help Finley with his potions homework before he had to present it to me in class. 

Deciding to return to my dungeons and prepare for class, I finished the last bit of my now lukewarm coffee and picked up my prophet. Gliding purposefully past the Gryffindor table earning a small knowing smile from Finley and a meek ‘good morning Professor’ from my Little Star. I nodded at them both quickly before proceeding on my way. 

I had made it to the corridor just outside the Great Hall when I heard a labored voice calling out to me. 

“Professor Snape!” I stopped and turned, coming face to face with Aurora who was breathing slightly heavily due to her effort to catch up with my quick footsteps through the halls. 

“Can I help you Astrill?” I did my best to continue to play terrifying teacher for the moment. 

“Yes sir, sorry to disrupt your morning but I wanted to let you know that I will be late to our evening grading today.” My heart thudded quickly in my chest at her words, I tried to internally dull the excitement. 

“Why is that? My voice was stern and she drew back nervously. 

She chewed on her lip, a nervous habit my little one had developed and my cock ached. “Professor Umbridge wants to see me after her class…I don’t know why…” She trailed off. 

“And have you done anything to warrant Professor Umbridge wanting to see you?” I cocked an eyebrow and her eyes grew wide, panicked at the thought of me thinking she was in some form of trouble. 

“No sir! I think she is speaking to all of the students…I’m not sure what about but I assure you, as soon as she is finished speaking with me I will run directly to the dungeons.” She promised and I nodded at her. 

“See that you do. I have several parchments that need grading.” I turned on a heel and continued my walk to my classroom, leaving Aurora standing in the middle of the corridor with a frightened look on her face. 

I smiled when I had made enough distance between us, tonight I will have my Little Star back in my arms. 

Later That Evening

Just as she said my Little Star made her way to my office about thirty minutes later than her usual time and looking incredibly frustrated. She huffed when she set her bag down on its usual place in the corner of my office and took her normal seat in front of my desk. She grabbed her quill, and pot of red ink and began marking essays without a word. 

“Pleasant meeting?” I asked and she glanced up at me. 

“Aside from the headache I now have from answering so many questions about things that I have no knowledge of…It was great.” Her tone was dull and I chuckled internally at her frustrated state. 

“Would you like something to ease your headache?” I asked, keeping my tone dull to hide my excitement at the thought of returning to a normal routine with her. 

“That would be lovely.” She sighed and I produced a small vial of the same potion she had taken a week ago, allowing her to fall into a short slumber so I may return her memories. She uncorked the vial and gulped down the liquid, her eyelids were becoming heavy and her head drooped, landing on the parchments she had been grading and I quickly got to work. 

When all of her memories had been restored, I carried my darling to my bed and changed her into a linen nightgown I had instructed her to leave in my chambers in the event she stayed with me and needed something to wear to sleep. 

Once she was changed, I tucked her sleeping form under the silk duvet and gave her a soft kiss on the forehead, “When you awake My Love, you shall remember me again…I cannot wait.” I whispered into her hair, inhaling the scent that I had missed so much before leaving her to sleep off the sleeping draught. 

Aurora’s POV

My eyes drifted open against my will. I wanted nothing more than to sleep for a few more moments but I realized when I opened my eyes I was not in my dorm and I was not in my school robes. My heart picked up speed as my vision tried to adjust to the dark room. 

After a few solid moments of panic, I looked down and saw the green satin duvet that I had been wrapped up in. I smiled to myself, my panic automatically disappearing as I jumped from the bed and began searching for Severus…My Severus. 

I walked out of his bedroom and noticed the small glow of a fire coming from his small sitting room. I smiled wide when I finally caught a glimpse of him sitting by the fire, reading a book with a cup of tea in his hand. 

“Severus?” I called quietly and he turned and looked at me, quickly putting his cup and book down on the table beside him and standing. I ran towards him as fast as my feet could carry me and jumped into his arms. His left hand fell to my waist and his right intertwined itself into my hair at the base of my neck, holding my body to his. 

“How is it possible that I missed you so much and I saw you all the time,” I whispered, gripping his face in my hands and pulling him into a kiss. 

He chuckled into my mouth as I kissed him and pulled away gently, “I missed you as well….So. So much.” He kissed me again and I melted into him, tongues fighting for dominance as his hands gripped me tighter to him. 

“Can I stay down here tonight?” I asked, trying my best to not get my hopes up just in case he decided to say no. 

“After this week without you Little Star, I couldn't imagine letting you go tonight.” He smiled down at me and I pressed my lips to his again, relishing being back in his arms.

When the bell rang for class to be finished I threw my things in my bag, lagging a little to see if maybe Severus would speak to me when all of my classmates had left the classroom. To my joy, he spoke up just as I slung my bag over my shoulder. 

“I want to apologize for my outburst last night…I should not have lashed out at you as I did.”  

I gave him a weak smile “It was my fault, I didn’t think about the fact that Umbridge is monitoring everything now.” 

He walked over to me and pulled me to his chest, holding me close, “No, I was being an old grump and you did not deserve my wrath.” I could feel the heat from his body and it wrapped around me like a warm blanket, easing any useless stress I was inflicting on myself. I giggled softly at his comment, “You sir are always an old grump…But you’re my old grump.” 

He sighed and kissed my hair. “Now that we have completed this make- up business, Christmas is quickly approaching. Does my Little Star have any riveting plans?” 

“My grandfather has informed me that I will be spending Christmas with the Finley’s, which is fine because I'm used to spending most holidays with them anyway, if I’m not with Millie.” It came out sounding a touch more melancholy than I meant but it was true. My grandfather was not home much and when he was home, he was locked in his office working on ‘ministry business’ of one form or another.

If I was home for Christmas, it usually meant Millie and I would open presents together and then eat so much food we would fall into a deep slumber in the living room. I was typically not allowed to spend holidays at Hogwarts, my grandfather thought it was good for my brain to escape the castle every so often, last year was a fluke because of the Yule Ball but if I was being honest it was the best Christmas yet…because of Severus and the beginning of our relationship, even though we both drug our feet on titles. 

“I could give you holiday detention…So you are forced to stay with me.” I lifted my head from his chest and looked at him, raising an eyebrow. 

“You’re not going home?” 

He shook his head, “I have a few Slytherins that are spending the holiday here. I am required to stay and keep an eye on them.” He noticed my sad expression and huffed out a laugh. “Don’t look at me like that, I rarely go home during the school year.” 

My eyes went wide. “You never go home? You just sit here…babysitting?” I pulled back from him and glowered up at his unchanged face. My heart broke at the thought of Severus spending so many holidays alone. 

“I prefer to be here, sweet one. I have no family and these walls are more home to me than any.” He lifted a hand and stroked my cheek. 

“I would spend Christmas here with you if I could…So you wouldn’t be alone.” I sighed, feeling guilty that I even for a second did not feel grateful that I always had a family to spend the Christmas with, even if it was just Millie and I, I always had someone. Severus on the other hand had been alone for so long. I had no idea he had no family, no parents or siblings…nothing and it broke my heart. 

He gave me a soft smile before bending down and placing a kiss on my lips. “I know you would my darling. Maybe soon we can spend the holidays together.” 

The Christmas holiday was soon upon us and before I knew it, I had been cozying up on the sofa in front of a warm fire at the Finley cottage in Northumberland for three days. Their cottage wasn’t large or small but the perfect size for a family of three. It was built with large stones and was worn by the weather and time after several hundred years which had a tendency to make the house look a bit uninviting to the naked eye. However, the back garden which was hidden from the front of the house by a large brick wall was lively and hosted a multitude of beautiful flowers that turned into a kaleidoscope of colors in the warmer months. Edwin and I spent so many hours in the garden, playing games of hide and seek and having summer picnics and it was nice to be in a welcoming home for the Christmas holiday. 

Edwin’s mother, Isadora was a slender woman, her mid length blonde hair was usually tied back out of her face in a loose bun especially when she was cooking which was her favorite pastime when she and Edwin’s father Alaric were on missions for the ministry. 

Alaric was the opposite of Isadora, where she had a kind and loving face. He was a bit more reserved and cold, his dark brown hair and ice blue eyes did nothing to help the fact he looked menacing. His looks however did not match his demeanor in any way, he was warm and gentle inside the walls of this cottage. Doting on Isadora as if she was the fairest princess and he was her attentive servant. 

Isadora, or Aunt Issa as I always called her hummed a cheery tune as he placed a tray of freshly made cookies in front of Edwin and I. “I am so excited to have you back home my sweet Rora girl. It has been an age since Iferous took us up on our offer to have you for Christmas.” 

“Its so nice to be back Aunt Issa. Spending Christmas last year at the castle was fun but it is nice to be away for just a bit.” I smiled up at her and she leaned down and pressed a kiss to my head. 

“Oh yea…Lots of fun.” Edwin wiggled his eyebrows suggestively from his seat in the plush chair in front of the fireplace. I shot him a disapproving glare, which Aunt Issa thankfully ignored and he winked at me. 

“I just can’t get over how much like your Mum you look. Oh, I miss her so much. Your father too of course. Savia however, was the sister I never had.” She reminisced fondly for a few more minutes about my mother before Alaric or “Uncle Al” sauntered into the room and tutted at her. 

“Issa sweetheart, we can reminisce about Savia and Elliot later. Right now, we need to hurry to Diagon Alley before the crowds become unbearable.” 

Uncle Al had informed Edwin and I that we were making an impromptu trip to Diagon Alley for some last minute Christmas shopping. Edwin of course had used that information once his father had gone to bed for the night and we were alone in my room to convince me to buy something for Severus, refusing to listen to me when I told him Severus specifically said that I was not to buy anything for him. To which Edwin just shrugged and said “Well you said he had no family…I doubt he will be getting any thoughtful gifts. Poor dungeon bat will end up with black socks and potion vials from the other teachers.” 

After taking the night to think about the lack of gifts Severus would receive, I made the decision to purchase something for him today during our trip to Diagon Alley. It would have to be something Noctus would be able to carry to the castle and if I’m being honest I had no clue what to get him, but hopefully rummaging around stores will provide me with a decent idea. 

“I just need to go up to my room and grab my cloak Uncle Al, I’ll be down in a second.” I said hurrying up old wooden steps to the room that I had claimed as mine when I was five years old and spent my first summer with Edwin. 

I walked into the room, past my bed and to the stool that I had haphazardly thrown my cloak on three days ago when I had arrived at the house. I threw it on quickly and turned back towards the door, stopping abruptly in my tracks when I noticed a large dark owl sitting on the window ledge. 

I ran over to the window and threw it open, apologizing to the unknown owl for leaving him out in the cold. He screeched at me in approval and flew into the room, dropping a small box onto my bed and flying out of the window again. 

I walked over to the box and picked it up. It was no bigger than the size of my palm, wrapped in dark green paper and had a beautiful black bow tied on the top. My curiosity got the best of me as I slid the bow from the package and peeled the wrapping paper open, revealing the black velvet box that was hiding beneath the beautiful wrappings. 

When I opened the box, the first thing that greeted me was a piece of parchment, folded neatly inside. I removed the parchment from the box, intent on reading the note before looking at the gift, but my plans halted when the parchment was removed and sitting in the box was the most beautiful golden necklace. My heart skipped when I noticed the delicate star pendant that was decorating the thin gold chain. It took my breath away, the small stones encrusted on the pendant making it sparkle like a real star. 

I gently sat the box on the bed and opened the parchment, my smile never fading as I read the stilted script that belonged to the man who I was so in love with: 

Little Star, 

The holiday season, with its merry songs and festive cheer, seems to pale in comparison to the warmth you bring to my life. In your eyes, I find solace, and in your embrace, I discover a sanctuary from the hell that is the world outside. 

In this season of love, I am reminded of the greatest gift I could ever hope to receive: your love. It is a gift more precious than gold, more enduring than time. 

So, my beautiful Little Star, as we celebrate this holiday of light and festivity, know that I cherish you more than life itself. I know I am a bit rough around the edges and as hard to love as I may be, you embrace every dark moment and wrap me in your beautiful light. 

Enclosed in the box with this letter, you will find a necklace. Wear it close to your heart, as a tangible reminder of the love that binds us together, even in the darkest of times. For as long as you carry it with you, know that a piece of my heart will always be yours. 

Yours forever, 

Sir

I smiled and brought the letter up to my chest, holding it firm against my heart, sighing in contentment. 

“Rora, come on we have to go.” Edwin burst into my room and looked at me, cocking an eyebrow when he saw the parchment to my chest and the small box on my bed. 

“What’s that?” He asked, walking over to me. 

I picked up the velvet box and carefully removed the gold necklace, “It’s my Christmas present from Severus.” I smiled and held it up so he could get a better look. 

Edwin examined the star on the chain and smiled, “The bat has good taste. Turn around and I’ll put it on for you.” 

I did as he said, giving him the necklace so he could fasten it around my neck. When he was finished, he pulled back and I turned around, a proud smile plastered on my face. 

“It looks good on you.” Edwin winked, “Now come on before my parents leave us!.” I laughed as he pulled me by my hand out of my bedroom door and down the stairs, my brain spinning with possible gifts to send to Severus in return. 

We traveled to Diagon Alley via Floo powder, which was always a stomach churning experience. It had its perks though, as I stepped into the dark air of the Leaky Cauldron, I dusted myself from head to toe trying and failing to remove the soot and ash from my robe, dress and tights. Just as I had about given up on cleaning the grime, Edwin plummeted through the fireplace, skirting into the room on his bottom instead of his feet. I almost toppled over from laughter and he growled at me. 

“Damn fireplace, my foot caught a protruding brick and knocked me off kilter.” He grumbled, and he took the hand I had outstretched to him to help him up. 

“Only you can screw up Floo travel.” I snorted and if looks could kill, I knew for a fact that I would be dead. 

Edwin’s parents had Flooed directly to Rosa Lee Teabag for the traditional supply of Christmas tea, while Edwin and I had decided to start at the Leaky Cauldron, so we could plan our shopping day and avoid the hustle and bustle of Diagon Alley while we laid out our plans. 

Our first stop was to Madam Malkin’s, where Edwin decided to buy a new sweater for Christmas dinner. Edwin was very picky when it came to clothing, especially if he was spending his galleons. I knew I was in for a long visit to the clothing shop, so I decided to meander around the section where Madam Malkin kept the more fancy dresses. 

Rifling through the racks, I huffed at my inability to find anything that I thought would suit me and turned to walk back towards Edwin, who had begun quite the collection of sweaters outside of the fitting rooms when a rack in the back corner of the store caught my eye. 

I walked over and began riffling through the hangers of lingerie until I found the one that I thought would suit my purposes the best. It was a Slytherin green velvet bra and panty set with lacy black trim. It left absolutely nothing to the imagination and I knew it would be perfect for my present to a certain grumpy potions professor. 

After purchasing the set and waiting around for a total of thirty more minutes for Edwin to pick out a sweater, we finally left Madam Malkin’s and I pulled Edwin towards the next stop I needed to make on our trip, The Junk Shop. 

The Junk Shop was usually not the shop I spent a lot of time in, however, I knew that they would have the camera I would need to take the photographs I was planning to send to Severus. The idea was definitely a bit scandalous but he did tell me I was not to buy him anything under any circumstance and if we are being technical about it…I bought him nothing. 

Once the muggle looking camera was purchased and we had stopped by the apothecary to purchase some developing solution, I had finished with my shopping and Edwin and I started our walk through the crowds to Florean Fortescue’s Ice Cream Parlor, where we would sit and wait for Edwin’s parents to finish their shopping, of course indulging in some ice cream while we waited. 

The Finley’s House Later That Evening

After the long day we had in Diagon Alley, it was no surprise that we all decided to head to bed early. I was definitely tired but I had a Christmas gift to execute and I was more than excited about it. 

I gave myself a once over in the full length mirror, adjusting my long brown hair, which I had curled to perfection. My lips were painted red and my makeup was a perfect mix of innocent and sultry. The ensemble I had purchased earlier today fit like a glove on my creamy skin and I had to admit, I looked like a sex goddess and to top it all off, I wore the beautiful necklace Severus had gifted me.

I made sure the door was locked before I set up the camera on the dresser that sat against the wall in front of my bed. I perched myself on the bed, my suggestive positions allowing the camera to catch every bit of my body, covered by the green velvet and I felt beautiful. 

After I had taken several photos, I developed them all in the Developing Solution. Each picture was charmed to move, showing the changes I had made from a provocative position to another equally provocative position, and once they had all developed I picked through and found my very favorites. The first one, my body was facing the headboard of the bed, showing the camera the exposed curves of my bum and I glanced over my shoulder winking sexily.

 The second was equally charming, I was facing the camera, sitting on my knees on the bed, my legs were opened just slightly and covering my arms was one of Severus’s white cotton undershirts that I may have snuck into my bag the last time we spent an evening together. The sexy version of me in that photo was twirling her curled hair around her delicately painted black fingernails.

The final photo was a doozy, I had removed everything I was wearing except for the necklace and put the undershirt back on, positioning it so it covered my chest, I continued to sit on my knees but as the picture moved, my legs opened a little wider to reveal the quickest glimpse of my core, my hand coming to my mouth to blow a kiss towards the camera. 

Dearest Sir, 

I smiled at the three photos and covered them with a charm so they would be visible to Severus’s eyes only and sealed them in an envelope with a folded bit of parchment that read:

Enclosed is your Christmas gift, I would just like you to know that I did indeed do as you asked and purchased nothing for you. 

Do let me know when your gift is received. 

Merry Christmas, 

Severus looked around the hallway, making sure there were no people in sight. “Do you not think you have said enough?” He was flat as he spoke and I couldn't blame him with how I acted earlier.

“I’m not asking as your…whatever. I am asking as your student assistant.” I whispered and he nodded in the direction of the spiral staircase leading down to the dungeons “After you.” I thanked him and made my way to his office door.

After he opened it, I stepped in and he followed. Swishing his wand to close the door at the same time as he took a seat at his desk.

“What is it that you would like to discuss, Miss Astrill?” I looked at him a bit confused by him using formalities while we were alone and I think he must have seen my demeanor change and he spoke up again. “Are we not having this meeting in the capacity of teacher/student?” I nodded and he gestured to the chair in front of his desk.

I took a seat and inhaled deeply, “Firstly, I want to apologize for my conduct this afternoon. I was frustrated and I know that is no excuse but I should not have spoken to you in that manner both as my professor and my…companion?.” His face showed no emotion so I decided to continue speaking. “While I was meeting with Professor McGonagall earlier, she said it might be possible for you to take my job as your assistant into account, and that may get you to reconsider your decision.” He crossed his arms over his chest and cocked an eyebrow.

“Are you quite finished?” He spoke firmly and my heart sunk, mentally preparing myself for him to tell me no…again.

I nodded and he huffed. “I spoke with Minerva at dinner. She has also asked me to reconsider my decision…She seems to think you are capable of the strenuous coursework. So I have decided to reconsider… If, and only if you make perfect marks on every test until the end of term…Will I allow you into my N.E.W.T class.” My heart skipped a beat and I smiled at him, we only had three tests left and I knew with my study habits, I would ace them with no problem.

I was more than happy with the fact that he was willing to let me into the class, but I had to just make sure that he wasn’t changing his mind because of the fact we are sleeping together. “Not that I am not incredibly grateful that you chose to reconsider, because of course, I am…But I can't help but to ask, this isn't because of us, is it?” I waved my hand between the two of us, “That decision would not cause any problem with us… at least on my part, even though I was angry earlier…It was more at you as my teacher than as my…you know.”

“Well, that's a relief.” I sighed and leaned back in the chair. “Could we stop speaking so professionally now?” I asked and he smiled for the first time.

He scoffed “No, that decision had nothing to do with our relationship. Minerva convinced me to reconsider, it had nothing to do with this conversation in the slightest. I had already made my decision before you insisted on this ‘meeting’.”

Severus stood from his chair and walked around his desk, stopping when he was standing in front of me. He held out his hand and when I took it, he pulled me from my chair and held me close to him. I relaxed into his embrace and wrapped my arms around his middle, squeezing him slightly. “I am sorry for how I acted this afternoon,” I mumbled into his chest. He kissed the top of my head,

“You are very predictable Little Star, I knew you would be angry with me after your meeting with Minerva…It was just a matter of when you would burst through my door.”

“Would you let me make it up to you?” I asked, looking up at him through my eyelashes.

He raised an eyebrow, “And how exactly do you intend to do that?”

I played with the buttons of his cassock and raised myself on my toes so I could whisper in his ear, “Sit down at the desk and I’ll show you.” I finished my statement by nibbling gently on his earlobe.

He groaned but complied and walked over to his chair, taking a seat and staring at me.

I walked over to him and knelt down so I was situated between his legs. His head fell back when I ran my hands from his knees to his thighs, squeezing his growing hardness through his trousers.

“I've thought about this, you know.” I winked at Severus as I pulled him out of the confines of his dark woolen trousers. “Hiding under your desk while you grade parchments, relieves some of your…stress.” I wiggled my eyebrows and licked a long stripe from the base of him to the tip. His thighs tensed and his teeth pressed together with a hiss.

“You are going to be the death of me–.” Whatever he was going to say was cut off when I took him fully into my mouth, hollowing my cheeks and sucking him like my life depended on it. His hand flew to my hair and he tangled his fingers through my dark tresses. I knew that Severus being as closed off as he was, this would probably not going to be a regular occurrence so I decided to completely blow his mind while I had the chance.

I continued to suck him, his quiet groans were the most erotic thing I have ever heard. His hand tightened around my hair and I could tell by the way he was thrusting his hips up to meet my mouth that he was close so I doubled down my efforts. I took him so deeply into my mouth that his tip hit the back of my throat and I moaned around him, creating a sexy vibration around his cock.

“So close.” He muttered, “Good girl, don’t stop…” He trailed off with a groan. It only took a few more passes up and down his manhood before he gripped my hair tightly and exploded down my throat with a low growl. I, of course, swallowed every last drop and pulled away, smiling up at him.

“Consider yourself forgiven.” He smirked once he caught his breath.

***The Final Task***

“Jellybean!” My grandfather yelled in my direction as I tried and failed to pass the section of stands where the teachers and ministry officials were seated.

I gripped Edwins' arm tightly, “He is just going to yell it again…It is best that you just go sit with him.” He whispered and I groaned, looking towards the stands where my grandfather was sitting. My heart leaped when I noticed who he was sitting beside…My dungeon bat.

Edwin and I broke away and I walked up the wooden stands to greet my grandfather. “There is my Jellybean!” He enveloped me in his large arms. When he finally released me he gestured to the seat beside Severus. “Sit! Before the festivities start, tell me about your exams!”

I sat down in the empty seat beside Severus and my grandfather took his seat on the other side of me. “Exams went well…O’s and E’s all around.” I smiled at my grandfather and his face lit up with pride. I always did revel in that as a child. When I would do something that made him proud, his chubby, bearded face swelled with the biggest smile and his eyes lit up as though I was the most special thing in the world.

I was continuing my talk with my grandfather and trying my best not to acknowledge Severus beside me. However, the fact that Granddad was insisting on using my childhood nickname so much was starting to embarrass me to no end. “I don’t want to hear a word about this later,” I said mentally, hoping my lover was listening in on my thoughts which he was because he smirked subtly.

After a few moments of catching up, it was time for the task to start. The crowds cheered for their favorite champions until Dumbledore amplified his voice with his wand, encouraging us all to be silent. After explaining the task, the cannon was shot and the champions began their trek into the dark maze.

Granddad spent most of the time we were sitting around waiting for one of the champions to appear talking to the Minister for Magic about the annual summer gala we would be throwing. I sat in silence, every once in a while sending Severus a message in my head, and in return, he would throw me acknowledgments to whatever I said that were so subtle anyone else would miss them.

We sat for almost two hours until something happened…Harry appeared and the crowds erupted with cheers which were killed quickly when everyone realized that Harry wasn't alone. He had apparated back with the body of Cedric Diggory.

My grandfather stood quickly, rushing down the stairs to the landing where Harry was clutching Cedric’s body and sobbing hysterically. I was already standing when I felt Severus’ hand on my arm, applying enough pressure, I knew he wanted me to stay where I was.

Edwin ran over to me through the sea of people, he looked pale and terrified. “What happened?” I asked when he released me from the hug. “Harry said ‘you know who’ is back…That he is the one that killed Cedric and Harry escaped.”

My grandfather ran to me, enveloping me in a bone-crushing hug. “Granddad, is it true? Is he back?” I asked and he just shushed me quietly. He pulled away and kissed my forehead, “I will explain everything when you are home and safe. For now, go back to the castle where it is safe.” I nodded

Edwin and I walked to the castle together, the realization that ‘He who must not be named’ was back and now the possibility of a second wizarding war being on the horizon had everyone shaken and the walk to the back to the castle was silent even with the multitude of students traveling at the same time…eerily silent.

I acknowledged that it was extravagant and we had never given each other any gifts. In fact, I had forbidden her from giving me any type of gift much less something this meaningful, and the declaration of love that I had written to go with it was beyond anything I had ever imagined saying to her, but as I sat at my desk and began to write it all came pouring out, like a dam in my soul had broken and I was finally allowing her to see just a piece of my true passion for her. 

It had been a day since I had sent the parchment to her and the lack of response was more terrifying than anything I had ever experienced in my existence…and there was a lot of terror in my sad existence.  

Finally, as if the owl himself detected my rapid heartbeat through the castle walls it flew through the single, small window of my chambers that had been perpetually opened since I had decided it was time to send my Little Star the parcel. Only a small envelope was clutched in the owls talons. I took the envelope and patted Aurora’s owl, Noctus on the head before he took flight again and exited through the window. 

I took a nervous breath, and opened the envelope, pulling out the folded bit of parchment and opening it. I read the words she had written and my heart leapt, no mention of the necklace but the moment I reached back into the small envelope and pulled out three photographs. Each one more scandalous than the next, my cock hardened in the confines of my trousers. 

Her beautiful body was on full display in the most erotic undergarments I have ever laid eyes on, the star dangling just above her breasts. She was an absolute vision, and she was mine. The thought made me ache for her.

My hand traveled to my hard length and I palmed it, squeezing firmly and reveling in the sensation. I groaned, Merlin what I would give to have her under me, her mouth agape while I drove my hardness to the hilt inside of her. 

I contemplated writing to her as she requested and informing her that she would be in for a very prolonged punishment for teasing me while she was such a great distance away. However, I restrained myself and made the decision that I would surprise my darling Little Star with the attention she so desperately craves when she arrives back at the castle. Stalking over to my bed and sitting on the edge, looking down at the images and groaning at the pulsing in my cock. Soon…She will be back soon and I will have her writhing under me begging for release. 

POV (Aurora)  

I was sat beside Edwin at the welcome back feast, my nerves were running rampant through my mind as I tried not to glance at Severus while he was sat at the head table beside McGonagall. 

He had not responded to my photos and I admit I felt kind of silly for sending him, especially if he didn’t like them. When the two day mark had passed and Severus still hadn’t responded I spent the evening in Edwin’s room explaining everything to him. Edwin, of course, was always the best support system for me and told me that no question, Severus was too busy ‘wanking in the potions closet’ to respond to my photographs and that I shouldn’t be surprised if his right arm was much stronger when we returned to school. Of course, I smacked his chest and then proceeded to laugh hysterically. 

Once the feast had come to a close and we were dismissed to our dormitories Edwin and I began to make our way to Gryffindor Tower, we usually waited until the halls were a little more clear to avoid pushing and shoving to get up the grand staircase before it began shifting and Peeves taunted the stragglers with balls of flying water. If lagging behind meant we would be spared from Peeves then we would be perfectly fine getting to the common room a few minutes later than everyone else. 

“Astrill…Finley…” We both stopped and turned, Severus was standing with his arms crossed over his chest, fake annoyance plastered on his face and I internally squealed. 

Edwin rolled his eyes and sighed, he was not in the mood for Severus’ false punishments in order to get me alone. “We were just going to the dorm, Professor.” I spoke up and my secret lover raised an eyebrow. His stance was intimidating and I could feel my knickers becoming wet at just the pure sight of him. 

“I do believe you owe me detention time from before the Christmas holiday Astrill. I expect you to be in my office promptly after dinner on Saturday evening.”

 I took a mental note at the fact that it was indeed Tuesday, which meant I had to now wait almost a full week until I found out if he liked the pictures and wanted to paint my ass red as a punishment for teasing him while I was so far away. 

“Have you gone deaf in the seconds I've been speaking Astrill?” Severus’s stern voice and the firm nudge Edwin gave to my upper arm pulled me from my filthy daydream of screaming Severus’s name while he inflicted his delicious punishment. 

I cleared my throat. “Yes sir, I will be there.” In response he gave me a curt nod and whirled around, gliding through the still sparsely busy halls towards the dungeons. 

Wednesday

The next morning I awoke bright and early to head down to the room of requirement for our first meeting after the Christmas holiday. Thankfully we had no classes until next week which meant plenty of time to practice. Harry had decided that we should all learn how to cast the Patronus charm, it was a complicated charm and it required utmost focus and the happiest memory we could muster. 

I had tried four separate memories at this point and still nothing but a small spark came from the end of my wand, nowhere close to a corporeal Patronus. I let out a frustrated groan and walked over to one of the mirrored walls, sliding down the glass and landing on the floor with a thump. 

Edwin, who had managed to cast a beautiful basset hound Patronus on his second attempt, walked over to me, “You okay Rora?” He asked, kneeling down so he was at eye level. 

I sighed, “Apparently I can’t think of a good enough memory to produce an actual Patronus.” 

“What have you been thinking about?” 

“Summers outside with Millie, Christmas with your family, the first time I walked into Hogwarts and dancing at the Yule Ball last year…Still nothing works, apparently I have no memories that are happy enough to make a damn animal shoot out of my wand.” The frustration was plastered all over my voice. 

Edwin tilted his head thoughtfully “Have you thought about memories involving a certain someone?” 

It was as if the lightbulb literally went off in my brain and I had never felt more stupid. “No, believe it or not…I actually didn’t even think about trying the memories with him.” 

My surprisingly smart best friend stood and dusted off his knees, reaching out his hand for me to take. “Well, think of something good…It has to be the happiest you’ve ever felt, and while I’m flattered that my family was included in your attempts, I don’t think that is the kind of happiness you need to remember feeling.” 

I took his hand and allowed him to pull me to my feet, closing my eyes. I took a deep breath and that's when the perfect memory flooded my mind. The one time I can remember being perfectly content, not a worry or a care, just pure peace. Opening my eyes I looked at Edwin, a huge smile spreading across my face. 

“I got it!” I hugged him tightly and pecked his cheek before running over to join the others. 

My eyes were closed tight as I remembered the moment Severus comforted me after my nightmare, his protective form behind me while he stroked my hair, lulling me to peaceful sleep. 

“Expecto Patronum.” I cast out loud and opened my eyes, greeted with a burst of white light surrounding me and an adorable little hedgehog forming from the tip of my wand. The little creature ran around me and through the wall and I squealed with happiness. I finally managed to cast a Patronus and it was the cutest thing I had ever seen! 

However, all of my joy was outlived before I could even raise my wand to attempt the spell again. The walls began to quake, accompanied by a loud bang. We all glanced around at each other as another bang rang out, this time getting louder and sounding closer. 

We gathered in a group, a good enough distance back to be safe if something were to erupt through the wall. Another bang and the mirror on the wall shattered, shards crashing down onto the floor and one by one we began raising our wands out of pure instinct, unsure of what we were going to be attempting to defend ourselves from. 

Bang after bang and a little hole started to poke through the stone wall, Harry walked over followed by Nigel who was by far the youngest and most naïve of the group, his and Harry's heads blocking our view of her but a twinge of fear rippled through my belly when I heard her voice…Umbridge was outside of the room of requirement. 

Eventually she was fed up with the little progress she was making through the wall, her all too chipper voice coming clearly through the growing puncture, “Bombarda maxima.” was all we heard before the wall exploded. Thankfully Harry was able to push Nigel away and get away himself before the explosion, diving out of the wall while the rest of us fell backwards and did our best to avoid the flying stone and debris. 

When the dust settled and I was able to sit up, the view through the now erupted wall was terrifying. Umbridge and Filch stood, glaring into the room surrounded by several Slytherins and Cho Chang…A member of our group had sold us out to Umbridge. 

The anger radiated through me as we watched the Slytherins, Umbridge and Filch grip Harry tightly by the arm and lead him out of the now dismantled training room. The rest of us were informed that we now had detention Friday afternoon and if we knew what was good for us, we would be prompt and ready for punishment. 

When Harry arrived back in the common room that evening we were all sitting around the room, eerily silent, waiting for him to say something or tell us what had happened when Umbridge carted him away. His face fell and he took a deep breath, preparing all of us for the worst news we could possibly imagine, Umbridge is now headmistress of Hogwarts. 

Friday

The entirety of Dumbledore’s army sat in the great hall with the evil quills in our hands, the sentence we were given to write… ‘I swear my fealty to Minister Fudge and the Ministry of Magic.’ 

Saturday Evening

I made my way to the dungeons for my detention with Severus, the only thing I had been looking forward to after this horrible week of dealing with Umbridge and her Slytherin goons parading around the halls like the Dementors of Azkaban was being able to thank him properly for the necklace that still hung around my neck, which I had not removed since I had received it. I had been keeping my distance from him to avoid any speculation and he had written me a detention slip for me to use if I was stopped by any of the prowlers in the halls on my way. 

To my surprise though the only other person I ran into on my way to see Severus was Harry, who was running at almost a full pace away from the dungeons, he was gone before I had the chance to open my mouth and ask why he was running so fast or who he was running from. That question was answered when I walked into the potions classroom and right as my feet crossed the threshold I stepped on shards of splintered glass and disgusting dried cockroaches littering the stone floor. 

Severus had his back towards the door and both hands were pressed onto the top of his desk so hard I thought he might crack the wood in half. I silently made my way over to him, laying a soft hand on his dark robes.

 “Severus?” he said nothing, just continued to breath heavily. 

“Sev?” I asked again and this time I could feel his back muscles tense, his head aggressively snapping in my direction, he looked menacing. 

“Why did you call me that? You do not get to call me that.” He turned on a dime and walked towards me, I stepped back trying to make distance between us but with every step I took he came towards me quicker and soon I was backed into the cold stone wall, no escape from his wrath. 

“I-I don't know…” I trailed off and he clenched his jaw, apparently not liking my response. 

My emotions were everywhere and at some point they flipped from terror at the man I love backing me into a corner to rage at the fact he thinks he can speak to me or even try to intimidate me like this. 

“Do you think you have the right to call me anything other than my name?” He spat, his eyes were wild with fury. 

The rage I was holding back bubbled over and it erupted, “Do you think you have the right to speak to me like this?” I pushed off the wall, successfully backing him up. 

“You know for a grown man you are so irrational…” I poked his chest. “I was trying to be kind and gentle because you seemed upset, which I'm assuming is something involving Harry because it always fucking involves Harry…He is a child and you are an adult, grow the fuck up and learn how to handle your emotions like a normal human being instead of pushing every bad feeling you have onto those around you!” I growled, walking towards the door to exit the classroom.