Another Hermione and Severus pairing (Thoughts are in italics). I just love these two together. Oh and I promise I'll do other pairings. Please note this is not a continuation of Distracted. And this time, I'll make this one steamier, if you know what I mean ;)

*Viewer Discretion is advised, use of mature content (In Chapter 2)

The evening sun was barely visible outside. A winter breeze settled in the courtyard outside Hermione's window. Sitting on the edge of her bed, she looked out and saw snowflakes slowly trickle down outside. It was almost Christmas and Hermione stayed at Hogwarts alone. Many teachers left for the holidays, while a few stayed. Harry was spending Christmas with Ginny and Ron. Hermione and Ron split up after the war. They were still friends but Hermione didn't want the awkward tension. She liked Hogwarts anyways and didn't want to leave. She felt it was apart of her.

I'll leave though, it's not like this place won't be here when I'm gone. Unless another war takes it's place here. I doubt that though. I'm glad Hogwarts was rebuilt...I'll visit here again, someday. She sighed.

Hermione was wearing a thin, beautifully knitted red sweater and slim black pants. Since she wasn't attending school at the moment, so she took the opportunity to wear her muggle clothing. She was now putting on her socks, which were Gryffindor colors. She kept staring out the window till she had to look down to tie the laces on her winter boots. She looked back up and saw Professor Snape walking outside. He looked like he was looking for someone or something. She finished tying her shoes and got up to leave. Grabbing her black fur coat as she left her dorm.

She covered her head with the hood of the coat and walked outside. There was a thick amount of snow already on the ground from the previous snowstorm. She looked around at first. Then, she ran further away from the door and started to spin. Professor Snape watched from the shadows, he found who we was looking for.

There she is! I've been looking for ages! I'm missing a potion and I swear she...what is she doing? He watched in awe as he saw her beautiful figure start to spin gracefully.

She continued to spin slowly. Her hands lifted with her palms facing upwards attempting to catch some snow. She closed her eyes and looked up, giggling. She suddenly stopped and knelt down to pick up some snow. She threw the small handful in the air and did a quick spin before running away. She didn't go far before she stopped and looked down.

I better confront her before she runs farther away. Damn, it's fucking freezing out here! Let me stop her before she starts making bloody snow angels. Although, she does look beautiful playing in the snow. No, I can't think like that even if she is of age. Alright, time to ruin the precious know-it-all's fun. He started to walk towards her. The sound of snow crunching beneath him.

She picked up more snow and threw it in the air. She spun around, her eyes still closed and purposefully fell backwards. Severus was about to rush to her until he saw she was moving. Her arms moved up and down and her legs left and right. She was making a snow angel. Her eyes were still closed when he finally approached her. He only stood there for a few seconds watching her until he spoke. "Excuse me, Miss Granger," he said soft and low. She did not hear him but rather was enjoying the frost that made her nose and ears turn slightly red. She felt very content and happy. She was still giggling.

"Miss Granger?" He spoke over her laughter. Her eyes shot open and she saw her Professor. She was startled and quickly got up. She didn't get to finish making her snow angel. She was dusting the snow of her jeans as she talked. "Sorry Professor, I didn't realize you were there. Do you need something?"

"I am missing my potion vial of leech juice. You have been the only student here for the past week, so you are the only one who could have taken it."

"Blatant as ever you are and I haven't taken anything from you." She crossed her arms.

"Then tell me, Miss Granger, who could have taken it!"

"We aren't the only ones here Professor. Perhaps a staff member took it."

"Your accusation of a staff member stealing my potions is outrageous. You took it and I'd like it back where it rightfully belongs. If it isn't in my hands by the end of the day, than you will gather the leech juice yourself."

"You can accuse me all you want, but do you have to be so rude when you do so. Leeches aren't present in the winter when the lake is frozen over! And even if it wasn't winter, I wouldn't need to gather them because," she was now face to face with him shouting, "I haven't taken anything from you!" He could smell her intoxicating perfume when she was so close to him. She stormed off into the Forbidden Forest before he could say a syllable. Snape stood there about to take a step in her direction when…

"Severus, there you are. What are you doing out here, it's freezing?" said Minerva McGonagall. She had came outside after Hermione left and went over to Severus. She didn't notice the distorted imprint of a snow angel in the snow.

"I was talking to Miss Granger about my missing potion vial before she just stormed off. She took it, I'm sure of it."

"No, she didn't take your potion, Severus."

"She wouldn't have ran off like she did," he spat out angrily.

"Let me guess, was it a potion vial of leech juice?" She took her hand out of her pocket and held up the empty vial labeled Leech Juice.

"Yes it was. Why…?" He saw the bottle. "You took it?"

"I had an upset stomach that night and needed it. Poppy didn't have the potion I needed so I took the one from your store room. I was going to give it back once I felt better. I feel better now."

"Thanks Minerva," he hissed. "Next time notify me beforehand," he said as he snatched the vial from her hand. He turned and walked away.

Minerva spoke before he could get any further, "So, Hermione must have been upset from your accusation. You should apologize, Severus."

He turned around, "Fine, Minerva. I will apologize to her when she has returned from the Forbidden Forest." He then walked away, not looking back when she spoke again.

"Don't be harsh on her. She may be your student Severus, but she's not your enemy."

He scoffed and entered the building, it was definitely warmer inside. Not only did the snow melt the cold away from his body but also away from his heart.