Challenge: Magical reversal
Word Count: 100
1981
“Mr. Snape.” The Ministry agent spoke in a voice intended to comfort. “We would like to extend our condolences on the loss of your mother.”
“You have an odd of showing it, coming here with a citation.” Severus, hands shaking, shoved the offending paper across the kitchen table. “She's barely cold in the ground and here you are, bothering me and - “
“Your petunias turned into Devil's Snare during the funeral. We had no choice.”
“It was an accident!”
“You're old enough to be in control of your magic,” came the calm reply.