Chapter 6: Chapter 6

"You look beautiful." Severus told her when she came out of her common room dressed for the Christmas party that Slug Horn was throwing. She blushed at the complement and gave one of her own; he always looked hot to her.

She was wearing a dark green cocktail dress that was almost backless. He couldn't keep his eyes off her. She looked like a Slytherin fantasy to him.

They walked in the room and posed for a photo before accepting glasses of butter beer that were being passes out at the door.

The Slug Club was made up of Slug Horns favorites. It didn't matter what house you were from or really if you were all that good in potions. He chose you based on what he saw in your potential in the future. A way for him to make good contacts before the students left Hogwarts for good.

"Ah, if it isn't the most talked about couple of the year. Welcome, Welcome." Slug horn greeted when he saw them walking around. Audrina smiled and nodded to him in greeting and Severus shook his hand. They could care less if they were still talked about. It didn't bother them one bit.

"Well, mingle, get to know people. Have a great time." Slug Horn told them as he walked away to greet someone else.

Severus and Audrina stayed connected in some way the whole time there. Whether it was holding hands or with his arm around her waist, they never parted. They talked with only a few people that were there but most of the time they talked with each other or stole kisses and sweet touches in the shadows. It was there last night together before Severus had to leave for the Holiday and his chest already ached with longing and he knew he'd miss her greatly.

"Our last Slug Horn Christmas party, huh Severus." They heard someone ask from behind there on the balcony where Severus was standing behind Audrina with his arms wrapped around her waist as they gazed at Hogwarts grounds.

Turning they saw Lily standing there in a red dress and her date James Potter nowhere in sight.

"Yes I suppose it is." Severus told her not really trusting why she was talking to him now when she told him she no longer wanted to be friends.

"How about a dance for old times' sake." She asks and Severus raised an eye brow at her.

"Where is your date? I doubt Potter would like you talking to me." Severus replied tighting his arms around Audrina who was just watching the conversation with interest.

"He's talking to someone from the Ministry and I really don't think he'd say anything. Well, how about it." She ask smiling at her old friend who just stared at her with a blank look.

"I'd rather not." Severus finally replied and Lily frowned.

"Why not? I don't think Audrina would mind." Lily said looking towards the girl who just shrugged.

"Lily, you really confuse me. You said you no longer wanted to be my friend, that I was too dark and now you want to dance. I don't like the wishy, washyness. And I know Audrina wouldn't' care because that's the kind person she is, but I don't want any girl in my arms but her. So no thanks." Severus replied and Audrina gave him a smile and kiss for his sweet gesture. She really didn't care is he dance with her or not, she knew she had nothing to worry about. Severus was hers.

"Alright." Lily replied sadly and went to find her boyfriend. She really did mess up when it came to her friendship with Severus and she knew she'd never get that back. Audrina had taken her place and then some. She had been what Severus needed and Lily knew once she lost Severus trust she could never get that back.

"I love you." Audrina whispered to Severus once Lily had left. Severus kissed her cheek and rested his head on her shoulder.

"As I love you." He replied and they just spent the night holding each other, not caring that anyone could see them or may be talking about them. They were in love and that was all that mattered.

The next morning at breakfast the great hall was in an up roar. Everyone was getting ready to leave, excitement filled the air.

Severus and Audrina sat together at the Slytherin table holding hands and barely eating. It was not a happy day for them.

"Mr. Snape, Miss. Archer could I see you in my office if you're done." Headmaster Dumbledore said as he walked pasted there table. They nodded and followed him to his office both wondering what he wanted.

Once they took their seats they waited for him to speak.

"I called you in here to discuss your Holiday arrangements. Severus I know you're going home to Spinner's end and Miss. Archer you are the only student to sign up for staying." Dumbledore said and they both nodded.

"Yes, since my parents are dead I don't have a home to go to so I have no choice but to stay." Audrina told him and Severus gave her hand a squeeze in support.

"Well, here in lies my problem. All the teachers are wanting to leave as well to spend time with their families away from the school so we cannot have any lingering students and no adults to supervise. Now, I'm sure Severus wouldn't mind having you stay with him." Dumbledore said and Severus shook his head no.

"No she can't stay with me." He stated tensely and Audrina blinked back tears at the thought that maybe he just didn't want her around; she slowly withdrew her hand from his and laid it in her lap.

Severus looked over at her once he felt her let go of his hand. And he felt like an ass for what he said. He'd love for her to go with him but his father could be there and it wouldn't be safe. Surly she understood that.

"Well in that case you have a choice. I asked around this morning and there were a couple students that offered their homes to you. James Potter stated his parents wouldn't mind another person for the break and that's where Sirius Black lives now as well I'm told and then Peter Pettigrew. Who will it be?" Dumbledore ask and Audrina tensed, she did not want to stay with them at all.

"Could I just rent a place in Hogsmead or something?" she ask as another option, ignoring Severus trying to get her attention from beside her.

"No, even though you're an adult you're still under Hogwarts care until the end of the school year and we could not let you just go somewhere alone. Plus no one should have to spend Christmas alone." He said eyes twinkling as he looked at the two young students in front of him. He knew he was playing the guilt card with Severus but he knew the young snake loved this girl with everything he had and wouldn't let her be alone or with his rivals' for Christmas.

"I. I don't know what to say. I don't know either of those students and don't really want to go to their homes but if I don't have a choice." She rambled trying to decide what to do.

"She's coming with me." Severus finally said and Audrina and Dumbledore looked over towards him at his outburst.

"But you just said." Dumbledore started and Snape cut him off.

"She can come with me that's fine. It's better them Potter or Pettigrew's place." Severus said and Dumbledore nodded and wrote it down on some parchment before they both left to pack.

Audrina didn't say anything to Severus. She knew he didn't want to go home because of his father but was it really that bad to have her there. He seemed so mad about the whole thing in the office.

Severus had to jog to keep up with his girlfriend as she was walking so fast to get away from him and he knew she was mad.

"Audy wait." He said and pulled her to a stop before catching his breath.

"What Severus." She ask and he frowned.

"Why are you upset?" he ask and she gave him a look as if he was crazy.

"Are you really asking me that? Would it really be that bad to have me at home with you?" he ask.

"Yes." He said and she gasps before turning to walk away but he caught her again.

"Let me explain." He told her and she just stood with her arms crossed, eyes teary and he felt like an ass again.

He put a hand on her face and turned her eyes to face him before explaining.

"I want nothing more than to have you with me every minute of every day. I said no first because of my father. Even though there's a chance we might not see him at all there's a chance that we might and he is dangerous. I just want to keep you safe." Severus told her, willing her to understand.

She sighed and wrapped her arms around him, forgiving him instantly.

"I understand better than anyone Severus. But I can take care of myself and I trust you to take care of me as well. We can handle anything together and I really do want to spend our first Christmas together." She said and he nodded, laying his head on top of hers and returning her embrace. She was right as always and was relieved she forgave him for his dumb temper.

"Awe, look who it is. The strange couple. Shouldn't you be getting ready to go home with me Audrina?" They heard Peter Pettigrew say from behind them and Severus noticed how Audrina tensed every time he came near her and he narrowed his eyes.

"Audrina go pack your stuff, I'll wait for you here." He told her and she nodded before giving him a kiss and running in the common room to pack.

Severus turned his glare on the boy and hissed.

"Audrina is coming home with me and I suggest you keep away from her." Severus told him with a dark look over his face and Peter sneered.

"You don't scare me, Snape. And you can't protect her all the time." Peter replied and Severus had his wand under his chin before Peter could blink.

"Audrina is mine and I will protect her by any means necessary. Don't piss me off Pettigrew or I will show you how dark I can be." Severus threated and they stared each other down before the sound of talking and laughter down the hall broke them apart.

Peter sneered one last time for walking off and Severus relaxed and waited for Audrina, cursing the idiot in his mind the whole time. He'd have to keep an eye on him from now on. Audrina was right; there was something off about that boy.

"Why are you packing? I thought you were staying here?" Lily ask Audrina as she saw her packing all her stuff up and shrinking it down to fit in her pocket.

"No I'm going home with Severus." She replied and Lily looked shocked.

"He's taking you to Spinner's end?" she ask and Audrina nodded, putting on her coat.

"But I was friend for him for years and I never got to go to his house." She replied and Audrina just shrugged.

"I don't know what to tell you. Have a good holiday." She said and she left her dorm room and ran down the stairs back to Severus. She was so excited.

"Ready?" he ask as she came out of the common room and she nodded taking his offered hand.

"I need to grab my stuff. Come with me." He told her and she let him lead her down to the Slytherin common room. He said the password and pulled her inside and quickly led her past the questioning students and into his dorm.

"Should I be in here?" she ask once they got to his dorm and he shut the door. No one else was inside.

"We'll only be a minute so it will be fine." He said and went about packing up his things as she walked around the room before lying out on his bed.

"This is a really nice room. I like the colors better here than in my dorm." She commented as she watched him pack and watched his ass as he bent down to close his trunk before shrinking it and turning towards her.

His reply was cut short when he saw her spread out on his bed looking at him with lust in her eyes. Groaning he ran his eyes down her body, taking in how erotic she looked without even trying. He was in a constant state of arousal whenever she was near, but to see her in his bed. It was almost too much.

"Something wrong, Severus." Purred his Siren from his bed and he couldn't hold back anymore. Walking towards her he bent bracing himself on either side of her head with his hands and gave her lips a small lick to tease her.

"Not at all. You look very delicious in my bed." He whispered in a seductive voice he knew she loved to hear before she pulled his head down to hers for a deep kiss.

He ended up laying on top of her completely with his hands wrapped around her body as he ravished her mouth with his. Both moaning as the heat built up inside of them. He could never get enough of her and he was quickly losing control.

Suddenly the door banged open and a few of his dorm mates came in a stopped at the sight.

"Look at this. Snape has a chick in his bed." One of them said and Severus groaned before standing quickly and pulling Audrina with him.

"Time to go." He said and they walked out ignoring the teasing jeers from the guys as they passed and they made their way towards the train for the journey to Spinner's end where they would spend their first Christmas together.