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作者:Mikki Rosie
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This story is a work of fiction and is not for children and all that stuff. so if you’re not of age to read this (18 in most places) go away now!!
there. now you’ve been warned.
ok, just so you know, i’m a spanking fetishist, and that’s what this is.
Summary: Hermione finds out what happens when you resort to dishonest means in Snape’s class.
A Private Lesson
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�An exam? But� but we never have an exam on Wednesdays�� Hermione said, her flat tone betrayed by the tremble in her voice.
�You should have learned by now, Miss Granger, never to take anything for granted in this class.� Professor Snape turned a cool eye on the wild-haired girl, his steely expression causing her to shrink in her chair a bit. He knew from this time-honored reaction that she had NOT done her lessons the previous night. Following his announcement most of the rest of the class had groaned, but Hermione Granger�s reaction was one of outrage. He suspected her reaction was due to the seventh year students� proclivities toward more frequent outings during the last few weeks of their time at Hogwarts.
Her eyes glinted with a bit of fire, and she frowned. �But, it isn’t FAIR!� she almost shouted, as she stood up, her stool falling to the floor behind her. She hadn�t done the lessons at all, and for once, it was on a topic in which she did not have a smidgen of previous knowledge. A failure on this exam would ruin her perfect record at Hogwarts.
With unchanged expression, black eyes flashing, Snape descended on the furious girl with near silence, his cape flowing as he came to rest behind her, speaking softly, his deep voice carrying throughout the room, even though he had lowered it almost a whisper. �Miss Granger, you will control yourself, or we will have some extremely unpleasant matters to discuss. I suggest you take your seat, or what is left of it after that disgraceful display, and endure the remainder of this class in silence.� The words slid off his tongue with a steely edge, making her shrink against the edge of the table. �I hope I have not been unclear?�
�No, Professor,� she said, the defiance in her boiling like acid. �You have not been unclear.� Hermione retrieved her stool and sat down, hard, her face settled in a very unhappy scowl.
He turned to eye her, brows coming together slightly in a very displeased scowl. �I also suggest, Miss Granger, that you take a care to keep your attitude in check. Ten points from Gryffindor.�
Flushing bright, she whipped her head around to face him, her mouth opening in what would have been a very impressive string of curses, had Snape not tilted his head just so and snapped his finger to his lips. He quickly leaned down, his face very close to hers, and spoke, actually whispering this time. �I have not had reason to take a student to my personal study for some time now. I think, in light of the unpleasantness that occurs there, that you will not want to be the first.�
She closed her mouth with a small sound, almost a gasp, and turned to face the table once again. Her fury burned in her, kept down only by the curiosity, and even fear of precisely what he meant by that last statement. She was certain that no one else had heard him. She was made aware of his departure only by the very slight rustle of his cloak as he turned and strode back to the front of the class.
�Now then, please put away all your books, and take out your scrolls. You will find the questions for the exam here�� Snape gestured at the blackboard, a fluid movement, effortless, as all his movements seemed tobe, and the words appeared. �If you have done the lesson, this should be relatively simple. You will have until class is finished. Begin.�
He turned to his own books, and appeared to get lost in them, doing his own personal study. Hermione sat still, stiff, having no clue at all about the questions. They gave no hints of the answers at all. She would not only fail, it was possible she would receive a null mark entirely! This would simply not do.
Hermione watched Snape for a bit, and when he hadn�t looked up once in an entire ten minute span, she slowly inched her book onto the table� she slid the pages over one another until she reached the topic covered, and scanned the page, just enough to give her an idea, then she slid the book back onto the floor, never once making a sound. Ron was eyeing her, looking completely astounded. She cast him a perfectly evil glare, and taking quill in hand, began writing. She would probably not make a very good mark, but at least it would not be a failing one.
The time ticked away, and Snape finally looked up, announcing, amid many more groans, that time was up. �You may hand in your scrolls as you leave. And do pay attention. Don�t go knocking things about.� He stood by the door, perfectly still, hands clasped behind his back, the silver clasp of his cloak shining brightly in the dim light of the dungeon.
Hermione rolled her scroll, and picking up her books, started to follow her classmates out. She laid her scroll on the desk. Snape turned, watching her, and gave an almost imperceptible movement. None of the students noticed the tiny motion, but Hermione�s scroll fell off the edge of the desk and rolled back towards the tables.
�Oh, drat,� she mumbled, putting down her books and scurrying to retrieve it. By the time she�d gotten it and made her way back to the desk, the rest of the class was gone. Snape stood by the door, again, perfectly still, fixing the small girl with a glare of pure distaste. She stopped still.
Snape moved a hand, closing the door with a soft �click�. His eyes never moved; his voice was deep, and even, and stony. It filled the empty room when he spoke. �A word, Miss Granger.�
Hermione froze, eyes wide. Snape moved easily toward her, the air about him barely moving, he stopped in front of her, taking the scroll from her trembling hand.
“Miss Granger, i am always fully aware of everything that occurs in my classroom. Is it possible that you did not realize i was observing your disgraceful display of dishonesty?” She was silent, and had turned her eyes to the floor.
“I would have thought a girl of your intelligence would be able to weigh the consequences of such a thing. Your friends may think me evil, Miss Granger, but I do not allow my students to cheat.” He reached into his pocket and removed a pinch of glittering dust, sprinkling it over the scroll, which promptly crumbled into dust itself. “This school has a very long, very rich history, and I cannot allow it to be sullied by thoughtless acts of this nature. DO look at me when I speak to you.”
Hermione’s head snapped up, and her heart sank. She looked ito the black eyes of the Potions-Master and swallowed. She was guilty. She’d gotten caught. and now… and what now? She stood still, her breath quick and waited for her sentence.
Snape gave her a single once over with his icy gaze. “You will report to the dungeons tonight at 8, and you need not bring anything but yourself. That is all, Miss Granger.” He turned to his desk and spoke no more. Hermione quickly scurried out the door.
She spoke litle the rest of the day, lost in her own thought. She’d heard Fred and George laughing quietly about another student being sent to the private study, a few years before. They were quietly snickering, and the phrases she’d heard were few, but there was mention of problems sitting. She shook her head to clear it. Surely not.
She picked uneasily at her food when dinnertime came, and Harry tried in vain to speak with her. “Here, Hermione, what’s eating you?” Hermione was staring intently at the teacher’s table. Snape did not seem to be disturbed by the possible goings on this evening. Ron had obviously spoken with Fred and George himself.
He dug his elbow into Harry’s ribs, shaking his head “no” and pressing a finger to his lips. Harry looked at him quizzically, but kept silent. Hermione didn’t even look up from the floor as she left.
Back in her rooms, Hermione straightened herself and prepared as best she could. She smoothed her skirt and brushed out her hair. She left her books and her robes on her bed. He’d said to only bring herself, and she had no desire to further anger him. She stood for a moment at her door before pushing it open and starting out.