Love and Potions - Severus Snape x OC

Chapter 3 - Hello, Severus

"I was unaware you would be arriving so soon," He said, clearing his throat loudly. He seemed nervous, but Rowan didn't see why. "I told Dumbledore I would be here last night and I came in really late," Rowan explained, rubbing the back of her neck in embarrassment. "Crazy old bat forgot to tell me that," Severus mumbled low enough that Rowan wouldn't hear him. "I'm sorry, Professor Snape, what was that?" Rowan asked, hoping it was nothing important. The man in front of her seemed to blush slightly "Please, call me Severus," He said quietly before turning around and walking quickly toward the dungeons.

Rowan stood, dazed and confused at what had just happened. "Hello, Severus," Rowan said quietly, grazing her fingertips on her other hand where his hand had been. With a gulp, Rowan entered the Great Hall and her nose was filled with the scent of a delicious breakfast. She joined the other professors at the staff table and sat in between an empty chair and McGonagall. "Good morning, Rowan," Dumbledore greeted her from the other side of Professor McGonagall. "Good morning, Headmaster," Rowan said dreamily, her thoughts still on Severus. Before Rowan stood a large breakfast but Rowan had seemed to lose her appetite for food and gain an appetite for another touch from the potions professor.

The room fell silent as the rest of the staff began to eat, and Rowan hadn't noticed when Severus had entered the hall and sat next to her. Her mind was filled with filthy thoughts of her and her new boss. She couldn't help but crave his touch. Even though it was just the touch of a hand, she knew she needed more. She knew that she could never act upon these thoughts, but whenever she was to get lonely at night, these would certainly help her. Severus cleared his throat loudly next to her and Rowan snapped back into reality. "Yes, Professor?" Rowan asked, trying her hardest to keep her thoughts innocent.

"I was just asking how you slept, Miss Knight. Though, it seems that your mind is elsewhere," Severus said with his same scowl that he wore day and night. "My apologies, Sever-" Rowan's words were cut short when the doors to the Great Hall burst open. "Hold your applause! I have returned once again!" A man with orange hair emerged and Rowan recognized him as Gilderoy Lockhart. She personally had never had a class with him, but she knew Millicent found him dreamy. Rowan rolled her eyes at his arrogance and picked up a single piece of toast.

"Gilderoy, grab a seat and have breakfast with us," Dumbledore offered and Lockhart seemed to beam at the thought that they wanted him there. A chair appeared in between McGonagall and Rowan, and Lockhart sat down with confidence. "It is great to be back, Headmaster," He began with his chest puffed out. Rowan turned to Severus who had a noticeable frown and was rolling his eyes at the new arrival. Rowan couldn't help but chuckle at Severus' response, which caught Lockhart's attention.

"Well, Hello there," He smirked and grabbed Rowan's hand as he brought it up and kissed it gently. "I don't believe we have met before. My name is Gilderoy Lockhart and-"

"She knows who you are, Lockhart," Severus said as he began to lean toward Rowan protectively. "I'm sure she can speak for herself, dear Severus. Now, what is your name?" Lockhart asked, earning a threatening stare from Severus. "I'm Rowan. Rowan Knight," She asked, inwardly rolling her eyes at the charm she knew Millicent fell for. She, however, simply wasn't attracted to this type of man. "Well, Rowan, what is it that you are teaching this year?" He asked with a purr in his voice. "I'm actually-"

"She is my assistant," Severus spoke in a growl as he stood up and began to walk away from the table. He looked back up to Rowan when she did not follow his lead. Instead, she was still engaged in a conversation with that good for nothing Lockhart. "Miss Knight, if you would please come with me so that we can get the classroom and plans ready for the students," He said with a glare toward Lockhart, who simply smiled and kept his eyes on Rowan's body. Disgusting rat, Severus thought. He knew that Lockhart could never see past Rowan's looks and into what actually made her interesting. Not that he found her interesting. "Rowan, I will stop by your office tonight so that we may get to know each other," Lockhart said as she ran after the potions professor.