Challenge: seminar
Word Count: 100
"Wands down, please. There will be no incantations in this class," said the professor, sweeping into the classroom. He wore an academic robe over sober black, and spoke in a precise, well-modulated baritone. "I will assume that you are all as competent as your transcripts claim."
He pointed at a piece of chalk, which obediently wrote SEVERUS SNAPE on the blackboard. "I am Professor Snape. Please address me as such, as your purpose here is to learn, nothing more."
None of the students spoke. Professor Snape waited a moment, then continued.
"Turn to page 25 of your textbook - "