The Professor and I, IV
Chapter 4 of 26
FicklePenA romantic drabble series based on Hermione Granger and Severus Snape’s relationship post-war.
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“I am a lonely man,” he said one day, suddenly and unexpectedly.
She looked up, mouth slightly agape.
“Is it possible that you are also a lonely person, Miss Granger?”
No, she lied to herself. I’m not.
He continued, oblivious to her unspoken lie. “I am older; I can live with my loneliness. But you are young… It must be difficult to accept your loneliness.”
“I’m not lonely,” she muttered unconvincingly.
“You’re here, are you not?” he said, ignoring her. “Youth is the loneliest time of all. Otherwise, why should you come here so often to visit me?”
“I–”
“–Perhaps, in time, you’ll realise that you cannot rid yourself of your loneliness when you are with me. I can’t help you forget it, and soon you will find that you no longer want to visit me.” As he spoke, the professor smiled sadly.
That night, she cried for the first time.
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NB: Some parts of the dialogue have been pilfered from the novel Kokoro.
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terrific! thanks
Oh I really loved this exchange! All over a dallop of ice cream. lol
hehe... Things are moving along nicely now! More, please!
Yes Snape! Grab your courage with both your skillfull hands and lick that ice cream off her nose. After the rest should be easy, even for you.... *evil grin*
Resist temptation Severus!!
Go on; tempt him! :)
Too cute...I wonder what he would use to help her clean up :-)
Wonderful! I'm so glad that they are moving in the right direction.
Oh, I wish he had been more tempted!
Oooooooooooooooooooooooo.......Hermione is getting rather daring, I say GO FOR IT SEVERUS....I LOVE IT!! Whoohoo...I CAN'T WAIT to see what you have planned next...Snogging soon I hope? YES?? LOLOL!!!!! WELL DONE!!!
Yes, Miss Granger, do tempt him.
It would be a wonderful thing for him to lift his hand and gently touch the tip of her nose. Now we'll see if he accepts her challenge.
I love this story! Thank you for this update.
Beth
ooohhh, how sweet. OMG, I love this. Keep going!
oh dear.
Ohh, Poor Severus!
I love it.
LOL.
ohh, this is very good. I'm finding I really enjoy these drabble series stories.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. LOVE THE STORY!
A new start is a good thing. :)
This outing to Regent's Park was an inspired idea. Well done, Hermione! As was the kiss she place on his cheek. And he didn't make a fuss. YAY! This day really does sing with new beginnings.
Thank you for this lovely update.
Beth
Ohhh she kissed him! 
Yeah! I loved how you described the day and his waryiness.
æThis story is so wonderful, thank you for the update
Thank you for the update, I am so enjoying this story, Bless Hermione for taking him out and getting him away for awhile, I just know this is going to be the beginning of a wonderful relationship for the both of them, If Severus will just let it! WELL DONE
*sniff* That was really beautiful, and so few words to portray such lovliness.
Anonymous
Sweet :o)