I still have not recovered from the surprise ending *ROFL*, I did not see that coming at all...*WOW* - it was such a "nice academical story" before ;-)))
“Right, then.” Poppy rubbed her hands together and felt something stirring inside her that was almost excitement. It would be a challenge, and challenges involving books, research and analytical thinking had always been Poppy’s favourite. She felt a little bit guilty for it, considering the patients in her ward, but she couldn’t help thinking that this could even be fun. What a hopeless Ravenclaw she was. She glanced at Severus, though, and saw a similar light in his eyes. Hopeless academics, then, the both of them. I felt like jumping in on the fun...honestly!
And then your witty words of wisdom like: “Albus is difficult to say no to, but one always regrets it the next morning.” “I wonder how many men have said that over the years,” quipped Poppy, and Severus snorted.....funny, true, just excellent!
Thank you so much for this wonderful story!!! Minervas_Eule