Well, this is my first story, so please be gentle, and remember that I don't own any of the characters in this story, only the plot. This is set before Harry Potter came to Hogwarts, I don't think that I have quite pinpointed when, but if you could give me some advice in the form of a review; I would be most grateful. Tally Ho!
'Why is he staring at me?' The new Flight Instructor, Rolanda Hooch, shifted her weight nervously from one foot to the other as teachers came to offer congratulations and greetings as a new member of staff. She turned to leave the Teacher's Lounge, but Minerva McGonagall intercepted her; saying something about when her first lesson was… "Professor McGonagall-"
"Please, call me Minerva, you're not my student anymore, we're colleagues!" A pink-cheeked Minerva interrupted while pulling Albus Dumbledore over to them. "Albus, Rolanda has had quite a busy week- would it be unreasonable for her to retire early from the Beginning of the Year Party? She seems to be a bit groggy to me!" Minerva stifled a giggle, but failed miserably as she let out a raucous laugh which quickly turned into a light purr as she fell into the Headmaster's arms.
It was true that Rolanda had wanted to head off to bed for some time, so when the blue eyed, bespectacled professor looked into her own, she repeated "Would it be acceptable for me to go to bed?"
"Would you like some help to your quarters, you look a bit woozy." Albus, still holding Minerva, gestured to Professor Snape to come assist after Rolanda accepted his offer of help. "Have a nice evening, Professor Hooch. I am sorry to not be able to assist you myself, but I must see that Minerva gets to bed, too." Rolanda smiled at the thought of being a teacher, but it quickly turned into a frown as the haze in front of her eyes got stronger.
"The same goes for me." Professor Snape snapped Rolanda's attention back to reality.
"What?" He had been staring at her from across the room for some time, had he also been eavesdropping?
"You may call me by my first name."
"We'd better be on a first name basis, or have you forgotten that I was only a year ahead of you in school?"
"I still have seniority over you. Are you all right?" Severus' old acquaintance and new colleague had pinched her eyes shut and clutched her head in pain. Severus held her shoulders and led her to the door. "You'd better get some fresh air,"
"Just a headache, that's all."
"Headaches can be very bad signs, you know."
"I just need some rest, that's all."
"Perhaps in the Hospital Wing," Severus added.
"I can get to my rooms without help!" Rolanda pushed away from the Potions professor, but fell to the floor as her knees buckled.
"And I have pink hair."
"Don't get sarcastic with me, Severus Snape!" Despite her ever-worsening attitude, Severus helped her up and partially carried her up a flight of stairs.
"If you won't listen to reason, then I'll get Poppy to make a house call." Rolanda had barely heard what he had said, her vision had clouded again and she could barely move her legs. There was only one thought in her head before she had lost consciousness: 'Why was he staring at me?'
Well, this is the first chapter of my first fanfic, hope you enjoyed it! Next chapter: Minnie Finds Herself in Bed with a Huge Hangover and a Certain Headmaster at Her Feet!
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