I could have, but I didn't want to give them a bitter ending, there is far too much of that in the world already. and also the few who answered the letter thing helped out with the end as well. Thank you for reading! Thank you all for Reading commenting and following this story! It meant the world to me! Keep an eye out for another story with this pairing I do adore them both. I'm not sure if I'll write it yet. It all depends. Have a wonderful day!

The ball was in fool swing, young bodies swayed and jumped around the dance floor. Even the wounded managed to swing around on their crutches. Remus shook about with Nymphadora who currently had electric blue hair.

A dragon of fire swept above the crowd; fireworks exploded from its mouth every three minutes.

Regina laughed as she spotted her rigorous aunt with Gandalf. Her aunt's long hair flew about her as Gandalf twirled her around the dance floor. There was so much joy in the room. They were free.

"Do you want to dance?"

She grinned at him. Pulling him out to the dance floor, everyone who knew the fearsome professor watched as he danced. They didn't know who to be more baffled by. Professor Snape or Professor McGonagall?

When the song came on louder and faster, Severus pulled Regina off the dance floor and lead her to the garden.

She laughed softly as the night air cooled her. "Not your type of music?"

"I don't understand how anybody can dance to that horrid music."

"Hmm, maybe you just can't dance."

Severus grabbed her hand and dragged her to a secluded clearing before pulling her towards him. With graceful movements, he waltzed them around the cobblestones.

"What are you doing?" She laughed in surprise.

Severus smiled at her, humming beautiful dreamer while they danced.

"Well, I give you this, you sure know how to waltz."

Severus chuckled. "I should. Minerva embarrassed me in front of everyone to be her demonstration my 6th year."

Regina twined her arms around her neck as he circled his arms around her waist, pulling her closer.

Underneath a moonless sky, their lips met in a soft kiss. Regina tangled her fingers into his hair; his fingers dug into her back as the kiss turned passionate. She opened her mouth to his insistent tongue, moaning as their tongues battled for dominance. She felt him moving them backward, but at the moment, she didn't care.

Her back collided with the stone pillar. She groaned at the loss of his lips before moaning in pleasure as he nipped at the hollow of her neck.

"Severus..." she gasped.

His fingers froze over the zipper of her dress. Two familiar, mischievous voices, reached their ears.

If Fred and George found them, Severus would never hear the end of it.

Regina kissed him long and hard, distracting him from the interrupting troublemakers. She pulled away, with a snap of her fingers, a cloud of purple smoke embraced them.

The purple smoke cleared, revealing his chambers. Regina stood before him a smirk on her face. Her smirk faded as he crashed his lips against hers. She slipped her hands lower on his chest, searching for the hidden clasps. He pulled back from her hungry lips, stilling her wandering hands.

"Regina we don't have to if-"

She placed her finger against his lips. "I wouldn't be here if I didn't want to."

Later that night, they held each other, her head rested against his chest, their fingers intertwined.

"I'm leaving in in three days," She whispered.

He pulled her closer. "I hope you will write to me."

"Are you sure you don't wish to stay? I mean I'm sure Minerva will be happy to add you to the staff permanently. I know I would be pleased."

Regina chuckled sadly. "As much as I would like to... I don't belong here, Severus. I have a son who loves me very much, and I have my part to play. I'm still the feared Evil Queen, you know."

He smiled at her, but it didn't reach his eyes.

"What are we, Regina?"

"What do you mean?" She knew what he meant, but she wanted him to clarify it in his own words.

He sighed, "We are friends."

"Yes."

"We are very similar. We share similar pains. Anything further would be difficult, and Merlin knows we have had our share of fights, but I care very deeply for you and..."

Regina held her breath. "I would be willing to try. That is if you desire the same."

Regina kissed his chest. "I never thought that coming here I would make a friend, particularly a friendship as strong as the one I share with you. I grew to care for you very deeply as well, and I value our friendship. You're someone I enjoy talking to."

"I value our friendship, too, Regina."

"We do tend to knock heads... But I would also like to try."

He cleared his throat. "The castle will take a while to rebuild, and Minerva will have Gandalf with her... My vacation days have built up..."

Regina propped herself up on her elbow. "Oh, and what do plan to do with your free time?" A smile threatened to pull at her lips.

"Well, I've heard of this quaint little town run by a beautiful mayor."

"You have?"

"Oh yes, I hear she is fairest throughout the land."

"Do you truly want to come and stay with me?"

Severus smiled softly. "If you will have me."

Regina closed the distance and planted a tender kiss on his lips.

"I'm sure the mayor would be delighted to show you her town and," with her nail, she traced a path down his lower abdomen. "Her bed."

Severus shivered, pulling her towards him he rolled them over. His lips brushed against hers. Regina felt a tingling sensation spread through her body as he deepened the kiss.

"Again?" She smiled as he trailed kisses on her jawline.

"Always."

The sun was rising by the time they settled down to sleep along with the rest of the school.

They cuddled amongst the dark sheets. Severus kissed her hair gently.

"I love you, my Evil Queen." He whispered.

She didn't know how much she longed to hear those words from. When they fell from his lips, her heart felt as if not all of it was completely black. A new space was made just for him. For her dearest friend. No matter how bumpy the road became between them, she knew they would always be friends. Hell, maybe even a friendship with Swan wouldn't be so bad.

Regina snuggled against him. "I love you, my Half-blood Prince."