katekintail (katekintail) wrote in neville100, @ 2010-09-15 00:38:00 |
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Entry tags: | prompt 138: hufflepuff |
Herbology Marks
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Title: Herbology Marks
Author: katekintail
Pairing: None
Word Count: 100
Rating: G
Disclaimer: I’m only playing. The characters & their universe are not mine and I make no money from this at all.
Challenge: Written for the neville100 prompt #138: Hufflepuff (because I’m a Hufflepuff)
Neville peered over the giant Beezleberry Bush to see that one of his students had lingered after class. “Mister Jenkins?”
Chewing on his lower lip, the boy hesitated.
“Is it about your marks?”
A nod.
Neville put down pruning shears. “You know, you don’t have to be good at Herbology just because you’re a Hufflepuff.”
The boy looked relieved. “Really?”
“Not all Gryffindors are aces at Defense Against Dark Arts and not every Slytherin excels at Potions.”
“And Ravenclaws?” Jenkins asked meekly.
Neville smiled. “Oh, they’re quite good at everything.”
The boy laughed.
“Now let’s talk about your pruning techniques.”