It is lunch time. Severus sits under a tree reading a book, he doesn't look too happy. There are very few other kids walking around or by him.
SEVERUS
(mumbling to himself)
I can't believe her- she'll probably take James- That pig, Potter, I hate him-
Jenny walks by him lighting a cigarette. She spots Severus but he's still mumbling to himself.
JENNY
What's going on, Sevy?
Severus looks up at her surprised. He doesn't respond.
JENNY
(walking over to him)
Alright, no response then. Would you rather tell me what you're reading or what you're mumbling about?
SEVERUS
Neither would be preferred.
Jenny sits down next to him and takes a drag on her cigarette.
JENNY
Ah, so he's just not in the mood to talk?
Severus goes back to his book. Jenny stares at him for a bit.
JENNY (CONT'D)
You got a date to that dance, Sev?
SEVERUS
No.
JENNY
(casually; taking a drag)
Want to go with me then?
Severus' eyes shoot up from his book and over to Jenny. She's looking at him like she's waiting for an answer.
JENNY (CONT'D)
(impatiently)
No need to take all day, lunch is only so long.
SEVERUS
Why'd you ask me?
JENNY
You clearly need someone, I don't have anyone yet, why not go together?
SEVERUS
But don't you, like, have seven different boyfriends or something?
JENNY
Hmm, you can be funny every once in a while.
(takes a drag)
It's been a second since I got with anyone.
SEVERUS
Oh, ok.
JENNY
Well, do you have an answer?
SEVERUS
Sure, yes, I'll go with you.
JENNY
(looking happy)
There we go!
Jenny takes drag and throws her free arm around Severus. They sit there for a few seconds while Jenny finishes her drag. Severus looks uncomfortable.
JENNY (CONT'D)
So, I assume I'll meet you at six outside the Great Hall.
Jenny starts standing up.
SEVERUS
(flustered)
I uh- sure...
JENNY
And you know, wash your hair, get nice. We have to look good!
SEVERUS
Yeah, of course- i... uh-
JENNYWell I'll be off to potions. See you soon, Sevy!
Severus looks so flustered.
