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Severus Snape (potions_hbp) wrote in loremrpg,
@ 2011-04-08 22:11:00

Entry tags:

!complete, !incomplete, benjy fenwick, lucius malfoy, severus snape

Characters: Severus Snape and Benjy Fenwick to start, Lucius Malfoy joining later
Setting: Castle grounds near the front steps, evening after dinner.
Content: SFW
Summary: Severus and Benjy discuss the pureblood mania that has enraptured the school.

After dinner Severus made his way out of the Great Hall, down the front steps of the castle, and off toward the lake. The events of the past week were playing over and over in Severus' head along with his greatest mistake that took place the previous year. He threw a few stones into the lake and watched the ripples until they dissipated then slowly meandered back in the direction of the castle. There was a flat boulder just off to the side of the steps with a few trees spaced around it. Severus slumped down under the shade of the trees, his palms resting on the cool stone.

I've lost my best friend, all because of this pureblood bollocks. Because I let it get to me and then I lashed out at the one person I loved. She hates me, and I've tried all I can to remedy the situation. Potter doesn't deserve her, that git.

This brings Severus' thoughts full circle to the incident from the incident the previous year and the downward spiral starts again until Severus hears someone walking toward the castle.

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potions_hbp
2011-04-12 06:49 pm UTC (link)

Severus sighed and looked his friend in the eye. They had known each other for a few years through a sort of mentoring partnership Professor Slughorn had set up. Benjy being an older student who is skilled in Potions seemed a perfect match for Potions prodigy like Severus and the two have been close ever since. Severus really hoped that he wouldn't lose another friend in this pure blood madness, especially with what he was about to divulge.

"Benjy, I...um...look you can't let this get around the castle, especially not to anyone in my house." Severus took a quick look around again and dropped the volume of his voice. "I'm not pureblood, only half. No one in Slytherin knows, and they can't. The only person that knows is Li-Lily. If I become vocal about standing up for non-purebloods, my entire house may very well turn against me." Severus continued fidgeting, nervous for his friend's response.

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bwick
2011-04-12 07:33 pm UTC (link)

Benjy's forehead creased as he took in and processed the information. "But, then why...? If you're..." Benjy tried starting, but the questions were forming faster than his mouth could keep up.

After a moment of frustration, he tried a different tactic. "Of course I won't tell anyone. But, if that's true, it would be an even stronger statement to Lily. And then other people in your house..." Benjy had to stop before he pushed too far. After talking with Septima, he knew that the views of some people would never be changed, and that there could be extreme problems among family members. And that's exactly what each house became for the students there.

"I guess that is a tough spot to be in," he finally admitted.

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the_pretentious
2011-04-13 11:38 am UTC (link)

After finishing his dinner, Lucius decided he ought to take a walk. He'd been terribly distracted as of late, mostly with thoughts of a particular lady, which was completely abnormal for him. He needed to refocus on things like getting top marks in all his classes. Quidditch would be starting up soon, and though he actually loathed playing, he knew he needed to get back into his routine exercise regiments to get back into top playing condition. Both seemed like worthy topics to get his mind off of his current distraction, but neither seemed to hold his interest.

What did catch his eye was the sight of Severus Snape talking to a Ravenclaw student he kind of knew, only because he played Quidditch. It was a bit odd, and off-putting. They looked deep in conversation, which was also strange, knowing Snape as he did.

"Severus," he said, making his presence known. "I hope the only 'tough spot' you're allegedly trapped in is being subjected to speaking to those beneath you."

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potions_hbp
2011-04-13 03:33 pm UTC (link)

Severus jumped at the sound of Lucius' voice but quickly tried to regain his composure. Bollocks, this is last thing I need right now.

"L-Lucius. I was, um, just telling Benjy here that I, uh, am a bit over my head with Ancient Runes homework as well as in need of finishing that essay for History of Magic but I have a meeting for the Astronomy Club later that I wouldn't want to miss." Severus rambled quickly, hoping Lucius wouldn't push too many questions and catch him in a lie.

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bwick
2011-04-13 04:42 pm UTC (link)

Lucius' voice caught Benjy completely unawares, as seemed to be the normal for him. He started and knocked his broom over onto the ground.

Because of how sudden Lucius happened upon them, it took Benjy a moment to actually understand what had been said to Severus. It seemed as though his new resolve to stick up for himself was already being put to the test.

Benjy wanted to ignore Snape's lie, especially after everything Snape had just told him, but it still felt as if he had been slapped in the face. Normally, Benjy would have just taken such a comment in stride, but after so much drama about status, something snapped. "I'm sorry Lucius, but Severus and I are in the middle of a conversation. I'd ask you to join us, but I wouldn't want you to have to demean yourself to helping someone."

Whenever Lucius came around, Benjy was immediately on edge. It took a conscious effort not to draw his wand, because even as a source of defense, it would have given Lucius provocation.

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the_pretentious
2011-04-13 06:35 pm UTC (link)

He was really going to need to teach Snape how to have some semblance of decorum so he didn't stammer through every sentence he spoke. Even the halfblood loser Snape was conversing with spoke more clearly than him. Lucius figured for now it would be best to just get his housemate away from Fenwick. They could work on his speech patterns later.

"I am not above helping my fellow Slytherins should they find themselves in need," he said, flatly. "Severus, you should have asked me to help you with your Ancient Runes assignment. You need not look to someone like him to help you. Surely you're not that desperate."

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bwick
2011-04-13 06:52 pm UTC (link)

Benjy was having a hard time holding back his temper. Sitting down and being angry didn't seem right, so he stood up to confront Malfoy to his face.

"For your information, it was your head of house who asked me to help Severus out. Perhaps you should take this up with Professor Slughorn if you have a problem."

Keeping his voice even was difficult. Now that Benjy had begun to speak up against Lucius, it was like a fervor was taking hold and he could barely control his words.

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potions_hbp
2011-04-13 07:25 pm UTC (link)

Panic built up in Severus as Benjy confronted Lucius. He had to do something quickly before wands were drawn. If I stand up for Benjy Lucius will get suspicious, but if I defend Lucius I could lose a true friend in Benjy. Bloody fucking hell, if I'm having this much trouble i hate to think how the rest of the wizarding world is going to deal with the pureblood bullshit.

Severus stood and stepped up to the two very intimidating, very in shape Quidditch players. What am I supposed to do? Think, you tosspot!

"Lucius, remember in fourth year when Slughorn put me in an advanced Potions section outside of class? Benjy has been my tutor all this time." Severus gave Benjy a quick look and tentatively placed a hand on Lucius's shoulder, giving it a gentle push away from Benjy. "Come on, let's go back to the common room and I'll get my Ancient Runes homework. The translations on page 437 are throwing me for a loop."

Severus glanced between the two as he waited to see if the ensuing fight had been squashed. Something told Severus that at this point he and Benjy's friendship was strained at best, he hoped it was still salvageable.

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the_pretentious
2011-04-13 09:30 pm UTC (link)

"Slughorn has a tendency to be charitable. I'm sure your partnership was nothing more than that," Lucius said, his voice dripping with venom. It irritated him to know that this had been going on for a couple of years, but what was there to be done about it? A stop had to be put on it, that was for certain. He didn't care what Snape did as long as it didn't bring down the rest of their house, which, this would.

He glanced at Snape when the dark haired boy put a hand on his shoulder. "Come along then," he said, and turned to leave.

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bwick
2011-04-13 11:54 pm UTC (link)

"Yes. I'm glad to be able to do my part in giving my time and energy to make Hogwarts a better place. And I really admire how Professor Slughorn recognizes the need to look elsewhere for help, no matter how unfortunate it is that it's for your house's signature class."

Benjy had crossed beyond being able to filter his words at all. Somewhere, he recognized that he was lowering himself to Malfoy's level, but each word was out of his mouth before he even realized what was happening.

"Severus, you don't have to take that from him. You should be able to make your own decisions. This is exactly what I was-" Benjy finally caught ahold of himself before spilling everything in front of Lucius.

"I mean, this is exactly why I said we should set up meetings at better times..." The fervor extinguished, Benjy trailed off. It was a weak cover, but now that Benjy was back in control of his words, his brain seemed to be slowing down to make up for running in overdrive.

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potions_hbp
2011-04-14 04:46 am UTC (link)

Severus turned with Lucius and with a quick glance to make sure Lucius wasn't looking, gave Benjy an apologetic look but saw the anger on Benjy's face. Severus felt sick to his stomach for offending someone he considered one of the only true friends he had in the entire castle. When Benjy told Lucius off Severus bit back a smile but stopped dead when Benjy almost let slip the content of their prior conversation.

"As Quidditch season will be starting soon, perhaps we should hold off on Potions meetings until you find out your practice schedule." Severus gave Benjy an I'll owl you later look.

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