why did it take me so long to start reading fanfics wthhhh also does anyone have any Severus x Sirius recommendations? idk why but i’ve been heavily into that ship lately and every good fanfic i find is either really short, not smut (im sorry guys i know what i like 😭), or to be continued
Title: Meeting And Dating Severus Snape Would Include:
Severus Snape X GN Reader
Additional Characters: Hooch (Mentioned), and Hogwarts students (Mentioned)
WC: 1,582
Warnings: Nothing, maybe a little bit of mini angst
You met Severus when you joined Hogwarts as the new Muggle Studies professor, and you loved what you did. It wasn't often you had something that brought you such joy, but teaching young kids about electricity and computers. It was fun, most of the time. There had been a few times you had to deal with unruly children, mostly from Slytherin, but after a stern talking to and a lot of patience, your classroom was calm and respectful. That didn't mean you didn't have fun. After every large text or quiz, you'd make sure the kids had a bit of a treat, whether that be a Muggle candy or even letting them have a bit of free time a few minutes before class let out; you made sure your students were healthy-minded and happy.
You finally came face to face with Snape when you were rushing down the hall to your class, almost running into the man who looked at you with a small scowl on his face. You immediately thought he was cute. It was very awkward and you quickly got the message that Snape was not a very... Happy person. That didn't scare you off though, you were determined to be friends with all your coworkers, or at least be on good terms with each other. You liked to think that you could get along with anyone, even grumpy dungeon bats.
It started off pretty slow, Snape not really knowing what to think of you, seeing you all smiles and kindness. He knew you were a great teacher since most of his students spoke very highly of you; you gave your students candy after tests as encouragement. Snape thought you were a bit odd, but in the end, he chose not to care. He had better things to think about.
You didn't want to force your friendship on Snape. He seemed to not really be the friendly type, after seeing that he really didn't talk much, smile much, or interact with others in general that much either. You rationalized that he must just be pretty introverted, and you got that, you were too; he was definitely shy or something, but you weren't entirely sure if he was just being shy or just rude.
You tried once to make small talk with Snape during lunch, and it didn't really go well. After just asking him how long he's been teaching, you were met with a long silence and a thick tension in the air. It was pretty uncomfortable, and you felt anxiety bubble inside you. Your mind was yelling at you, flashing red lights that you should just stop talking, but you nervously rambled about how worried you were and ultimately let out that you hoped that you were a good teacher. That also led to silence, though Snape did take a small pause from eating, at least he hasn't said anything or told you to stop. But after a few moments, you apologized and got back to your food.
For the next few days, Snape noticed how you wouldn't talk to him as much anymore, only a few pleasantries before you silently ate your food and kept your eyes on your plate, or turned to talk to Professor Hooch. Snape felt sort of disappointed, which made him huff and his frown deepen. He didn't think your constant rambling would actually affect him, and when you stopped... He didn't think he'd miss it.
You kept to yourself, as said before, mostly since Snape had definitely made it known that he didn't have any interest in getting to know you. And despite his seeming distaste for human interaction, you had been growing feelings for the grumpy man. Not that you were ever going to admit it out loud; the last thing you wanted was for him to hate you more.
Snape didn't actually hate you, it was really, sort of, the opposite. He really did like you, maybe a bit too much. But it was completely unprofessional, you were his coworker. He shouldn't like the way you smiled, or the way you laughed, or even the way you sometimes greeted him, or even your apparent love for making sure others were alright. He shouldn't like you. But, he did.
You didn't start dating until a year later. And Severus was the one that asked you out, surprisingly at the Yule Ball. It was exciting for you, actually. You never got to go to any dance before so you made sure you got all glammed up and chose the perfect outfit. Though the two of you were a bit better with communication, it was still a bit nerve-racking. Side by side, you and Severus watched couples dance and you decided to ask Severus if he wanted to join them. At first, he declined, but after seeing your smile slightly drop, he eventually conceded and danced with you.
After you're both officially together, you both establish that communication is key to all relationships and make a promise on both ends to talk things out.
Severus is actually pretty shy in the beginning when it came to physical contact, but soon enough became less guarded with you. His confidence began growing, and you were starting to notice how he really cared for the people around him. One particularly memorable incident happened when you saw just a small glint of a smile from Severus during one of the Quidditch games.
It made you smile.
From that moment on, after seeing his smile, you wanted nothing more than to see it again. It didn't take much, in a private setting, to make the man smile. It was actually really easy. Bringing him tea during passing time, a pack on the cheek, and even just talking to him made him smile most of the time.
Now, sometimes Severus would pretend that you're pestering him, whether that be you sitting on his lap while he's grading or trying to get him to take a break from grading and eat something; he'd tell you to stop pestering him, you were distracting, but really he liked it.
Please, pester him.
You and Severus would spend a lot of time together, grading work together and talking about random topics that popped into your heads.
It was a very calm and sweet relationship, and neither of you minded it at all. You couldn't deny that the happiness you felt when you were with Severus outweighed everything else in your life.
Severus doesn't like to cuddle, but he'd cuddle you if you want him to; he usually becomes the little spoon, he'd say he's the big spoon, (but don't tell anyone that he cuddles, it'll ruin his rep).
You always find some excuse to pull him into a hug, even if you don't necessarily need a hug, but you mostly hug him when you do need/want one.
The first time you hugged him, he went stiff for half a minute before relaxing and hugging you back tightly, albeit awkwardly.
You can feel his body relax against yours, his heart beating steadily against his ribcage, and you feel your own chest fill up with warmth and affection. You close your eyes and savor the feeling, enjoying the embrace for a few seconds longer before pulling away. Severus's arms stay wrapped loosely around you, keeping you close for a few moments longer. Though, he'd let go a moment later, and his usual scowl would come back on his face.
Severus would give you many cute gifts, randomly, books, flowers, and chocolate (you'd eat it without hesitation). They ranged from simple items to expensive gifts that made your head spin when you opened them. You found yourself looking forward to the gifts because they were from him.
Severus truly cares about you, even though you sometimes annoy him, but he loves that about you, (and loves you in general).
"Oh, Sev~ Guess what?" You mischievously wrap your arms around his neck from behind as he graded papers.
He'd sigh, "What, Y/N?"
"I love you." You'd answer back, as Severus would just sigh once more.
"Love you too."
You got used to Severus's seemingly unhappy and grumpy behavior, finding it almost endearing and kind of adorable.
The way he would look at you whenever you walked past him, the way he'd blush and turn red whenever he caught you staring. It was also pretty sweet, (and funny), the other way around.
You loved his reactions, and it wasn't long till you started to notice his expressions become more open and playful.
A lot of students at Hogwarts noticed the relationship, to Severus's displeasure, but he tried not to let it bother him, and the two of you would often ignore it for the sake of not causing any problems.
Though some teachers would ask questions, Severus always ignored any questions about the relationship between you two; it was private and he didn't want people talking about or gossiping about his life with you.
And he loves his life, and you, you've made his life brighter. He was more willing to smile now and laugh more. (And he doesn't do that often).
You never thought you would find someone like Severus, someone kind, caring, funny, sweet... Someone you could spend an eternity with. Someone who was just as awkward as you are, someone that was just as stubborn and hard-working, someone who loved you unconditionally, and someone that you adored with every fiber of your being.
