Can You brew a Stopper of Love? Severus Snape {Complete}

Chapter Six

"I have to go see McGonagall before potions class today...," My voice was icy but I was glad I didn't have to be around the dungeon bat in class, his coal eyes bored into mine with such fury and anger. More betrayal. "I'll see you around," I Gave Harry a kiss on the cheek and a side hug before I set off down the hall. 

"No running in the hall," A voice drawled as I passed it. The oh-so familiar voice making me hurt on the inside by the sound of it. I halted into a walk, my hands at my sides. I couldn't turn around, I have to go see McGonagall for career advice. I turned and had one look at the tall Professor behind me, his arms crossed, his cloak touching the floor with a scowl on his handsome face. The black never mirrored his hidden personality, his soft yet sweet gaze that was always stored away. I knew I stopped walking, I was busy staring into the broken coal black eyes behind me. I saw the anger flash dangerously in his eyes, while betrayal was marked on his scowl. We both turned at the same time, I was broken whenever I saw that gaze of his. 

"Your late, Ms. Evergreen," Professor McGonagall scolded as I entered her office. 

"Sorry Professor....I lost my way," I lied. She simply nodded her head. There was a sniffle in the corner of the room, to be none other then Umbridge. 

"Sit, Evergreen," She said briskly, I could see her hands shaking as she shuffled pamphlets littering her desk. I pretended to ignore the scratching of the quill as I sat, my back facing Umbidge. "Well, this meeting is to talk over any career idea's you might have and to help you decide which subjects you should continue into sixth and seventh year..Do you have any idea's?," Her voice was careful at the choice of words. 

"Er...," The scratching noise was quite distracting, McGonagall raised a eyebrow. "Well. I thought of Maybe being a Auror," I mumbled, she sent me a quick smile. 

"You need top grades for that," She told me taking out a brown paper from a envelope that obviously seemed prepared. "They ask for a minimum of five N.E.W.T.s and nothing under 'Exceeds Expectations' grades. I see, Then you would be required to undergo a stringent series of character and aptitude tests at the Auror office. Its a difficult career path,, Evergreen;  they only take the best. In fact I don't think anyone has been taken on in three years,"

At this moment  Professor Umbridge gave a very tiny cough, as though she was trying to see how quietly she could do it. Professor McGonagall ignored it.

"You'll want to know which subjects you ought to take I suppose?," She went on talking a littler more loudly then before, making me smirk.

"Defense Against The Dark arts, I suppose?," I asked. 

"Naturally....I would also advise-" She was interrupted by yet another cough more audible this time. She ignored it again. "I would also advise Transfiguration, because Aurors need to transfigure and untransfigure in their work. And I ought to tell you now. I do not accept students into my N.E.W.T classes unless they have achieved 'Exceed Expectations' Or higher at ordinary Wizarding level. I'd say your at 'Outstanding' at the moment. Make sure to keep your hard work if you stand a chance on continuing. Then you ought to do Charms, always useful, And Potions. Yes potions Evergreen," She added at my shocked and unwanted face, I saw another flicker of a smile "Poisons and Antidotes are essential study for Aurors. And I must tell you, Professor Snape absolutely refuses to take students who get anything other then 'Outstanding' on their Owls so- May I offer you a cough drop Delores?," She growled.

"Oh No thank you very much. I was just wondering if I could make the tiniest interruption?," Umbridge said with the simpering laugh I hated so much. 

"Of course," McGonagall said through gritted teeth. I've never seen her so angry. 

"I was wondering whether Ms. Evergreen has quite the temperament for an Auror, just as we told- more like I told Mr. Potter?," Umbridge said sweetly 

"Were you Now? Well Evergreen if you are serious in this ambition, I would advise to concentrate on keeping that 'Outstanding' In both transfiguration and Potions. I know Professor Flitwick has  graded you in 'Exceeds Expectations'. As for Defense Against the dark arts, your marks are generally very high, as the rest of your classes. Professor Lupin in particular thought you were-- are you quite sure you wouldn't like a cough drop, Dolores?," She hissed under her breath at the toad faced woman in the corner. 

"Once again, No thank you Minerva," Umbridge replied simply. After she coughed her loudest yet, it started to  get on my nerves. "I was concerned you haven't seen Ms. Evergreen's most recent Defense against the dark arts marks in front of you. I'm Quite sure I slipped a note. . .," McGonagall lifted up a small sheet of pink paper, and waved it. 

"Is this what you're talking about?," She quirked a eyebrow...This is going to get interesting..

"See, her grades in my class, are very low, I was hoping you wouldn't give her false hope," Umbridge crossed her arms on her chest. 

"False Hope?," McGonagall repeated "Ms. Evergreen has scored all high marks on all her defense against the dark arts quizes and tests!," McGonagall argued. 

"I hate to contradict you Minerva, but as you see from my note, As I said she has been scoring very low as you see-," 

"I should have made my meaning clearer," McGonagall said, turning to look Umbridge directly in the eyes "She has achieved all high marks in all Defense Against The Dark Arts tests by A Competent teacher," She threw at Umbridge. The smile was completely wiped off of her face. "I will coach her nightly if It takes that much for her to become a Auror!!," McGonagall stood up defending me. I smiled. But soon Umbridge stood up (which didn't help much. She was Short and stubby).

"You are only defending her because she is Albus's granddaughter!!," Umbridge threw back with a growl. 

"Wait what?," Now I was the one standing up, with a questionable stare. 

((Edited and republished June 26th 2016))