Severus and you became closer over the time you joined as the new Arthimancy professor. Your relationship was filled with adventure, secrets, falldowns. But it only kept showing you how complex it is to get to know Severus. But you managed to break his cold barrier. Like no one else before. And with passing years you both found the love you were seeking, in yourself. You were dating under the radar, spending evenings in front of the fire as he found out he enjoyed it. It was quite obvious that there was something between you two, although you didn't want to tell anyone. After all you both were private people.

The first Yule Ball came since you both were together. You both of course went alone to not spread out rumours. You danced a few times, of course Snape, even if he wanted, couldn't focus mainly on you because that would bring unnecessary focus. And as you walked into the Great Hall again, you saw him dancing with Amelie, a new, young Muggle Studies professor. Of course you knew he had to, but the sight still upseted you and you left the Great Hall. You walked for a while deep in thoughts, your crimson red dress flowing a bit in the cool wind. You arrived at one of the Hogwarts balcony and leaned against the railing, feeling jealous