"Severus, I want a word.... Actually, I demand you hear me out this instant!" Gwen insisted as Snape ignored her initial request. "I have nothing to say to you Professor Argolli so if you would be so kind as to move out of my way before I use an unforgivable curse on your mangey arse it.. would.. be.. appreciated." Snape spat, emphasising the last part.

"Please, I beg you! I'm not asking for forgiveness I only wish for you to lend me your ear! For Elira's sake not mine..." Gwen cried in desperation. "I'm not a friend, roman nor countryman so I needn't lend you my ears or anything else! That is unless you wish me to lend you my fist?"

"Severus!!! Gwen!! What on earth is going on here!? Severus I will not have you speaking to a member of my staff like that!" Dumbledore boomed as he approached the pair in the corridor. "I shall not apologise, I will only apologise to myself for not keeping my word!" Snape seethed, annoyed by Albus' interference.

"My office, NOW! and a lemon drop shall NOT be offered!" Dumbledore demanded, walking ahead and stopping to glare at them when they didn't follow right away. Giving in, they both followed the headmaster to his office and took a seat.

"What on earth is this about? Is this to do with the spat between Elira and yourself Gwen?" Albus asked seriously, Snape cut in before she could reply. "Yes, it is about Elira and the reason why the girl detests her so much!"

"Severus! I am talking to Gwen now shut up dear boy!" Albus sighed, rolling his eyes in dismay at his oldest friend.
"I hurt her badly Albus and I wish only to make amends.." Gwen replied, bursting into tears. "You have no right to ask for her forgiveness or to even speak to her after what you did!" Snape sneered, scoffing as Albus passed the witch a tissue.

"Severus, why are you so concerned with the young witch? Hmm?" Albus questioned knowingly, "Actually, don't answer I think the reason is pretty clear." He continued.
"This thing between them must end Albus! Surely you are going to put a stop to this?!" Gwen replied, shocked by the headmasters nonchalant attitude.

"Gwen, I cannot say that I agree with the circumstances but I do believe that Severus truly cares for the girl.." Dumbledore replied simply, adjusting his half moon spectacles.
Gwen couldn't believe what she was hearing, the headmaster wasn't... bothered?

"Albus, I will say this only once and I will not be repeating myself. I want her fired as I refuse to work alongside her." Snape drawled with a venomous tone. "I cannot do that Severus, and you are lucky that I'm letting your relationship with Elira go unpunished. Do not push me into a corner here.."

"Right, well if she isn't going I am. I do not require you to 'let my relationship go unpunished'. I quit, my resignation will be with you shortly." Snape growled and stormed from the room, slamming the door behind him as he went.

He slunk down the corridors towards the dungeons with his cape billowing behind him and terrified students stumbling out of his path.

"Severus calm down!" A familiar voice shrieked as he passed by.
"Fuck off Minerva." He spat.