How it was planned

Severus smiled to himself. Ok, he smirked to himself. He had been up late the last night planning for today. He had finally come up with a plan so devious, so cunning, so manipulative… what was he on about? He had figured out how to get Lupin and Granger to notice that they were perfect for each other. He really ought to stop with the over dramatics… He couldn't even remember the last time he entered a room without slamming the door…

Anyway, back to the plan…

I had decided to let two people in on his scheme, for two reasons. 1) I need different opinions and ideas. 2) I will need someone to be able to give testimony at my funeral if his plan were to fail. You really shouldn't cross Hermione Granger or Remus Lupin when it's their time of the month… especially Granger.

He had flooed the said persons to invite them both down to his office a few minutes before, and they were due any moment. A knock sounded at the door, and Minerva McGonagall and Albus Dumbledore walked in.

"Severus" nodded the Headmaster, blue eyes twinkling (do they ever stop?) as he sat down.

"Is there something wrong Severus?" asked Minerva as she also sat down

"No not… wrong." I answer slowly, pouring tea the only way I serve it – black, no sugar.

"I have just… noticed something important…" I turn and look at Albus. "is it against school regulations for staff relationships to occur?"

Minerva paled slightly. "What? Who is it Severus? Do they know you like them? Since when have you had feelings?"

I look at her confused, before what she's saying hits home. And I burst out laughing.

"You- you thought? Merlin! No, Minerva!"

"Why are you asking that sort of question then?" she asks suspiciously

"Because Remus Lupin and Hermione Granger are in love" I reply waving a hand casually.

"They just don't know it yet."