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Septima Vector (magicalvectors) wrote in resurrectio_rpg,
@ 2008-08-04 18:24:00

Who: Septima Vector & Severus Snape
What: The New Years Eve Ball
When: New Years Eve
Rating: Nothing higher than PG
Status: Complete

Tonks had been a bit of a pain with trying to play cupid between herself and Severus, it was very unlikely match despite what she thought. Septima had to admit Severus was not terrible looking but the chances of the two being involved in any other way than co-workers was very unlikely. It did make Septima chuckle which was a good thing since laughter kept you young, or at least Septima liked to believe. She was dwelling on all of this while she was in the company of people her age for once all dressed to the nines for the New Years Eve Ball. Septima was sitting making a few glances around the dance floor and her eyes had caught Severus. Septima realized she had yet to thank Severus for the lovely vase and had to say it did brighten her office and she did love it.

After some debating she rose to her feet, brushed her red hair over her shoulder and smoothed out her forest green dress. Wandering over to Severus she kept a calm and smooth smile on her lips. "Hello Severus care to dance?" Septima wasn't holding her breath for a yes and wouldn't be shocked in the least if she was turned down. At the very least she had asked, not to mention it would give her a chance to thank him personally for the Christmas gift. Septima felt dreadful as she had not sent hers out in the mail and in result left all present on the teachers desks him hope they would find them

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professor_snape
2008-08-04 08:59 pm UTC (link)

Severus would have died from shock if he heard anyone other than Lily Evans call him 'not terrible looking' rather than a 'greasy git' but, then again, he had been trying a bit harder if only to stop Tonks' incessant whining about his appearance. Still, he could do nothing about his nose and it wasn't his fault if his hair was a bit greaser than most people's. As it was, he was wearing the new green robes Tonks had given him for Christmas and biding his time until he could hurry out. He didn't take kindly to being forced to attend such a social gathering and was, to put it bluntly, sulking. Hence, when he heard the familiar voice, his eyebrows shot up. "I beg your pardon?" Surely, a grown woman had not just asked him to dance.

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magicalvectors
2008-08-04 09:05 pm UTC (link)

Septima rolled her eyes as she looked down at him. "Would you like to dance?" Surely Severus was not that old that he couldn't hear, otherwise she must say he was aging fantastically in physical appearance if he was old enough to lose his hearing. Septima adjusted her weight switching it to the other leg her hand placed on her waist resting upon her hip. "Surely you aren't that old Severus, come on you know it will make Tonks happy to see you leading a lady around the dance floor." Septima smirked wondering what was going on in his mind.

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professor_snape
2008-08-04 09:18 pm UTC (link)

Severus' eyes narrowed into a glare as his colleague poked fun. He didn't really care about his age, but he never could get used to people mocking him even in fun. Still, he wasn't so social inept that he didn't realize she meant no harm. And it wasn't like a grown woman would ask him to dance just to point and laugh --- at least he hoped so. However, when she mentioned Tonks, he knew she was legit. "Fine, thank you." He stood, figuring he could tell Tonks he had at least attempted with the blasted woman and that it didn't work out. Brilliant. He'd get Tonks off his back.

However, there was the small detail of him never dancing before. He stiffened as he walked behind her toward the floor. He just knew everyone was staring and snickering. He just knew it. Well, he was smart. How hard could it be? He had seen people do it before, after all.

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magicalvectors
2008-08-04 09:30 pm UTC (link)

Septima was honestly surprised he was going to dance with her, she figured he would just say no and she would remain for a moment to speak with him. Trying to keep the stunned expression off her face she walked towards the dance floor with Severus behind her. Septima could not fully recall the last time she danced with someone other than her father or brother. There must have been other times, but never something that stuck in her memories.

Turning to look at Severus she wondered what he was thinking once more as she took a step towards him. Septima for a brief moment felt like an awkward teenager about to touch the boy a friend kept telling you to ask to dance because you had been staring at him all night. She for a moment felt nervous and unsure of what to do, but quickly left those feelings behind before taking Severus' hand and placing on upon his shoulder.

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professor_snape
2008-08-04 09:37 pm UTC (link)

Like he had seen, Severus laced his bony fingers through one of her hands and kept the other at her waist. Oh, that was awkward. Suddenly, Severus felt like he definitely should have just said no. Getting Tonks off his back was not worth that humiliation. Besides, it wasn't as if he was even taking any of this seriously. For pity's sake, he'd never love another like Lily. "Well good day." There he went not being able to mutter 'happy Christmas' or 'happy New Year' again.

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magicalvectors
2008-08-04 09:47 pm UTC (link)

Who would have thought this to be so awkward though she had never been this close to Severus before, perhaps that had something to do with it. His hand rested upon her waist, it wasn't so bad. No matter how she looked it the air of awkwardness still remained rooted in its spot between them. Perhaps Severus should have said no.

"Good day?" She questioned him. He had thought of nothing else to say around these holiday seasons but good day.

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	professor_snape 2008-08-04 09:52 pm UTC (link)
	"Yes. I mean…are you having a nice time?" There. That was better, wasn't it? He felt his hand starting to sweat and mentally performed a cooling charm. Salazar in hell. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

magicalvectors
2008-08-04 10:01 pm UTC (link)

Septima adjusted her hand on his shoulder and in turn drawing her a little closer to him. Septima felt so silly to be so awkward she was a grown woman dancing with a college it was nothing more. Luckily her focus could be distracted by his question. "I am having a nice time, are you?" She smiled softly at Severus as they danced.

"Thank you for the Christmas gift Severus, I loved it." She truly hoped it didn't make the situation anymore awkward than it seemed to be.

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professor_snape
2008-08-04 10:05 pm UTC (link)

Well it wasn't like he could have been as rude to leave her out of the blasted professor celebrations. No matter how hard he tried, it always wound up being easier to just play along with the festivities. "Tonks insisted you'd appreciate such." However, bringing up Tonks only added insult to injury. If it wasn't for that meddling woman, he'd not be swaying awkwardly in front of Merlin knew how much of the Wizarding world. He was only grateful the affair was only for adults. He would have simply died if Draco or Harry were watching.

He cleared his throat. "Thank you. For this."

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magicalvectors
2008-08-04 10:14 pm UTC (link)

Merlin she hoped Tonks saw this and would let them off the hook for at least a little while. It wasn't embarrassing to be seen dancing with Severus, why should it, but it was dreadfully awkward and felt forced. Septima nodded her head, "Tonks has good taste." Unfortunately Tonks didn't know when to give up on something that wouldn't happen, but at least she had good taste.

"You're welcome, thank you for accepting. I'm no longer a wallflower at this affair." She said taking a quick glance of the others on the dance floor before her focus returned to Severus. Nobody really seemed to be staring but it sure felt like it.

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	professor_snape 2008-08-04 10:19 pm UTC (link)
	Despite himself, Severus' lips curved into something vaguely resembling a smile. "I wasn't quite the life of the party prior to your invitation either." His face returned to its normal neutral expression though he did feel slightly better. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	magicalvectors 2008-08-04 10:24 pm UTC (link)
	Was he smiling? Septima figured that the curve of his lips was at least something as close to a smile as she was going to receive. "Well we have done a service for both of us, this way it allows us to not be socially awkward for the entire evening." Septima laughed softly and she felt far more relaxed. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	professor_snape 2008-08-04 10:34 pm UTC (link)
	Severus was surprised to hear her laugh. Half the time, he thought she despised him. Granted, he didn't do much to endear himself to her, but still. "No, now we'll just be gossip fodder." Surprisingly, his tone wasn't as cold as it could be. Flat, sure, but cold no. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	magicalvectors 2008-08-04 10:38 pm UTC (link)
	Septima smirked and nodded her head, "Yes the talk of the town or it will be nothing it all." She said somewhat amused as she mindless squeezed his hand almost affectionately. "I don't think as many eyes are on us as it feels like." Septima hoped they would not be the center of gossip, other wise people had too much free time on their hands. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	professor_snape 2008-08-04 10:47 pm UTC (link)
	"And yet you feel it too then." He didn't return the squeeze, but, in contrast, had to fight himself from pulling away. He didn't fancy touch, especially from near strangers. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	magicalvectors 2008-08-04 10:57 pm UTC (link)
	"Yes I suppose it is because this is not the most usual of situations," she said before pausing and taking a quick look around. "Though it isn't an unpleasant experience either." Semptia was serious about that, the experience was not unpleasant but not one she exactly expected between the two of them. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

professor_snape
2008-08-04 11:11 pm UTC (link)

She really didn't think it was horrid? Well, alright, neither did he, but it certainly wasn't his best moment ever. Not because of her, of course, but because dancing and balls and social interaction were not Severus' cup of tea. "No, no I suppose it's not." He coughed a little and managed to flash a small, but genuine smile as the music concluded. He half-wondered if Lily was watching from wherever her soul resided and chuckling at him.

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magicalvectors
2008-08-04 11:18 pm UTC (link)

Two smiles in evening, Septima must have hit the jackpot. She smiled back in return as the music came to an end. Letting his hand go she would step away from him, letting her hand drop from his shoulder. "Thank you for the dance Severus." Septima resisted the urge to plant a friendly kiss of thanks upon his shoulder and settled with a smile. "You aren't that bad, if you care for another dance you can always ask."

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professor_snape
2008-08-04 11:26 pm UTC (link)

Severus knew he wouldn't. It wasn't even that he didn't like her company, but, really, that had been akin to an ordeal for him. "Well, I doubt I'll be leaving my seat again, but if I happen to pass you, we can chat about the quiet days coming to an end when the hordes return to Hogwarts next week." He stepped back with a nod of his head. It might have been polite to kiss her cheek or hand, but he wasn't about to do such a thing. "Good evening, Septima."

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	magicalvectors 2008-08-04 11:30 pm UTC (link)
	"Stop and chat any time," Septima said with a gentle smile as she moved to head back to her seat. Spending time with Severus was not bad, he wasn't the warmest of people but he wasn't unpleasant. "Good evening Severus," she said nodding her head before heading back towards the seat she had just occupied. (Reply to this) (Parent)