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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
2011-04-13 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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