Just a few minutes into the film, Rhea quietly took Professor Snape's hand, then pretended to watch the movie with an air of complete nonchalance. As the couples all around them became utterly lost in passionate kisses, Rhea drifted away into her own daydreams—feigning rapt attention to the screen while her mind was entirely filled with images of Professor Snape kissing her. Consequently, she failed to notice that Professor Snape's gaze had remained fixed almost entirely on her the whole time.
When the movie ended, Rhea walked slowly out of the cinema with flushed cheeks, accompanied by a Professor Snape who looked equally shy. By tacit mutual agreement, they both assumed the other had simply been embarrassed by the sight of people kissing all around them!
Acting coquettishly, Rhea asked Professor Snape to carry her on his back to the supermarket. Fearing a repeat of past incidents, she cast a notice-me-not charm before letting him carry her to the Muggle supermarket. There, Rhea bought a large assortment of ingredients, planning to cook a wonderful meal for Professor Snape.
Chapter 131