"That's usually a coveted job," Snape observed, taking a moment to look Neville over thoughtfully, like he was a puzzle that he couldn't quite crack yet. Yet. He was working out the pieces though, without asking too many questions all at once. It was easy to be overwhelmed here and even if Severus could internalize a lot sometimes too much was too much. "Then again, I suppose so is a spot at Hogwarts. Which of your friends went into the Auror program?"
That was usually why people went into jobs they didn't want to in the wizarding community -- it was too small. Too easy to imprint on others. It was wonderful and terrible all at once.
He returned his attention to the dittany. "Clear some more room on your floor."