Snape could hardly believe that Rhea had gone to such great lengths to get the hexagram just to give it to him. Every time he thought she was already being as good to him as she possibly could, he would discover that the girl could treat him even better! Looking at Rhea with eyes full of deep affection, Snape said in a low, husky voice, "Merry Christmas! Thank you."
Snape had far too much he wanted to say, but somehow, every time it came to this moment, a mysterious sensation would always stop him in his tracks!
Rhea noticed the affectionate look in Snape's eyes, but having just been struck by lightning, she simply assumed he was feeling sorry for her. Feeling dejected and wronged, she said, "That little... never mind! Anyway, it was originally supposed to be a guardian star for you, but it got sealed. Now it's just an ordinary guardian star pendant. But Professor Snape, if you wear it usually, it can boost your magic, so it's not completely useless!"
Chapter 130