Rhea felt that her teacher was acting very strangely today, but she was soon captivated by the very first little blade of grass sprouting in Snape's world.
"Look, Severus, your world has grown its first little shoot! Your world is slowly filling with vitality," Rhea said excitedly, throwing her arms around Snape.
Snape felt his entire body stiffen. The moment Rhea embraced him, he became keenly aware of the difference between big Rhea and little Rhea; he could no longer view her simply as a child. He didn't know why a dream could feel so real, and this feeling...
Chapter 28