Occlumency

Silence filled the room and Hermione blinked twice, swallowed again, and slowly, warily lifted her eyes to meet the thoughtful black eyes of her professor. He stared at her though it felt as though he was staring into her. She swallowed again. "Please sir." Pause. "Teach me." - Random plot bunny. AU. M to leave possibilities for later chapters. HG/SS