Disclaimer: I don't own anything relating to Harry Potter except for this particular story, but I guess that you could say that since I'm using Harry Potter people, places, and things that this story still falls within the jurisdiction of J.K. Rowling, but I don't think she'll want it, in all honesty.

MaraSevvie17: Cool name, it kicks royally huge toushie! Thanks, I always imagined that Minerva would be a funny drunk, I'm glad that you enjoyed my interpretation of that! (Assuming I comprehended the general gist of your review!) I'm kind of glad that Mme. Hooch isn't explored very deeply in the novels because it leaves all of this room for interpretation!

Kidarock: To be perfectly honest, I didn't realize that the staff members were hinting at that, but now that it's been brought to my attention, I'll just take credit for it and simply say "Thank you! I knew that everybody was doing that all along… yeah." Thanks for pointing that out, you're so observant!

Rolanda made her way towards the dungeons quickly with her schedule and half completed lesson plans in hand. She wasn't entirely sure if she wanted to ask Severus for help, what with how he treated her earlier that morning, but that was another reason to go see him again. Perhaps if she found out why he was so angry at her, she could make it right with him. She knocked on the door and let herself in after a few moments of silence.

Severus sat quietly at his desk writing what looked to be a letter, but looked up as Rolanda walked up to him. The desk started to quietly vibrate, but quickly stopped. "May I help you?" He enquired in a rather quiet, almost timid voice.

"I was wondering if you would help me finish up my lesson plans." Rolanda replied. "I've got them done, for the most part, but I'm not sure if they'll work. I've never done anything like this before." Rolanda smiled, and surprisingly, Severus did too. This must have been an important occasion; in all her years, she had never seen Severus Snape smile before.

"Sit down, I'll be right back." Severus motioned to a chair across from his desk, and as he did, the chair vibrated not unlike the desk a few moments ago. He then stepped into his office.

Severus waved his wand and a glass filled itself with water from his sink, and then landed in his waiting hand. He drank in two gulps, and then violently shook his head from side to side. Get a hold of yourself! What will happen if you don't calm down? Just keep your nerve until she leaves. Since last night, Severus' stomach filled with butterflies every time he ever even thought of Rolanda. What was wrong with him? He had always been good at keeping his emotions under control until now, why was this happening? Severus took another moment to compose himself, and rejoined Rolanda in his classroom.

"Now, where were we?" Severus strained to keep eye contact with Rolanda while still keeping his emotions under control.

"You were going to help me with my lesson plans." She watched as Severus sat down again and wondered what he needed from his office, and then handed him her lesson plans, course schedule, and curriculum.

Both sat in silence while Severus looked over the papers Rolanda just handed him. After a few minor corrections, Severus handed them back and said "Good. Have you gone over this with the Headmaster?"

Rolanda shook her head.

"That's the next thing you have to do now. After that, you just have to stick with whatever is written there."

"Thanks Severus. See you around, then." The lights flickered, and a few beakers of potion cracked. Rolanda blinked. What was going on in this room? She exited, then made her way towards the Headmaster's office.

As she was passing through the Great Hall she noticed that Professor Dumbledore was still eating breakfast, so she decided to wait until he was done before approaching him. After running to her quarters to put her syllabus away, she went out on to the Quidditch Pitch for a quick fly.

Minerva performed a Drying Charm on her hair and selected her favorite set of green robes from her closet as her hair did itself into her ordinary bun. Nothing out of the ordinary. No one will notice. She had better get breakfast from the kitchens today.

After eating a short breakfast, she decided that it will have been enough time between her and Albus' arrivals to prevent any suspicion. After enjoying a short conversation with Filius in the Great Hall and observing Severus and Rolanda in some sort of row, she headed back to her rooms for some rest. A good portion of the way there, she was intercepted by Poppy Pomfrey, who quite literally dragged her out to the lake for a long talk.

"When did this happen?" Poppy screeched.

"When did what happen?"

Poppy calmed down a bit and said in a much quieter tone "How long have you and Albus been seeing each other?"

Minerva flushed at the thought and replied "We aren't seeing each other; he probably fell asleep when he put me to bed. You remember how much I drank last night, even if I don't."

They broke off of their original course to head towards the Quidditch Pitch and shared the latest gossip with the closeness only found in very good friends and happy marriages.

After a few laps around the pitch, they sat in the lower stands and observed Rolanda Hooch in flight. Minerva finally broke the comfortable silence with "I would tell you if there was anything going on with Albus and I."

Poppy smiled, and the two friends hugged. "I know."

"Was Rolanda doing well last night?" Minerva asked.

Poppy chuckled. "Yes, Severus was the one acting oddly."

"What happened?" Minerva asked.

"Well, I don't know all of the details, but I remember Severus storming into my office just when I was about ready for bed, shouting about Rolanda. I followed him up to her rooms, and he let us in!"

"He knew the password?"

"Yes, and when I got there, Rolanda was unconscious on the floor surrounded in her own vomit. I gave some instructions to Severus- he's straight, you know!"

Minerva laughed. "I was wondering about that, but go on."

"Ah, yes. I went to get a potion from the Infirmary, and when I got back, there was Severus- blushing his head off!"

"I'm sure that ties in with being heterosexual, of course."

"Of course! Maybe he performed a Switching Spell, or maybe he saw her-"

"Poppy! Severus may be a bit strange, but he is no pervert!"

"I'm not saying anything other than it would explain why he was so angry at me for suggesting he change her clothes." Poppy said.

"Oh, so he was following your orders?"

"Well I thought he wasn't interested! Can you blame me?"

"That helps explain why he was acting so strangely this morning."

Poppy straightened up. "How was he acting?"

Minerva explained Severus' and Rolanda's fight to Poppy, and soon they were joined by Rolanda herself. They hushed and each waited for the other to speak. "How are you doing this morning, ladies?"

"We are having a lovely morning, and yourself?" Minerva replied.

"I just came outside for a bit of fresh air."

Poppy laughed. "The same with us!"

Rolanda and Minerva giggled as well. The conversation continued until Poppy cut it short by saying "I'll have to be going to the castle, now. Thank you for the lovely conversation."

"What's going on between you and the Headmaster?" Rolanda blurted.

Minerva looked taken aback for a moment, but composed herself. "Nothing. Why do you ask?"

"I'm sorry. That was uncalled for and very rude." Rolanda solemnly stated, then turned and began to make her way out of the stands.

"Rolanda, there was nothing wrong with what you asked me. I simply wanted to know why."

Rolanda turned and sat down again. "Well, when I was in school there was always a huge betting pool about staff relationships, and you and the headmaster were always bet on the highest, so now that I'm not taking part in school gambling, I was wondering if I deserve all of that money back or if I lost the bet seven years in a row."

Minerva laughed, and then stopped, straight lipped. "There was a betting pool on staff relationships?"

"Mmh hmm! It was the most interesting thing to happen at Hogwarts! Other than perhaps Quidditch."

"Oh, of course. Oh, if only you were a Gryffindor, then I would be able to rub more victories into that Slughorn's face!"

Rolanda laughed at the image of Minerva gloating to an angry Slughorn. "Well, in school leagues it always comes down to who caught the Snitch in the end. You had an excellent Seeker, I'm surprised that you didn't win more games with James Potter!"

"Yes, he was a terrible student, but very bright. Very bright indeed." The conversation continued with talk of old times and old students, and eventually the two parted: Rolanda to see Albus, and Minerva to beat her to him.

This may sound like a bad ending to the summer portions, but everything else will fly by really quickly and it'll make more sense, I hope… Thanks to all reviewers, and goodnight!