Title: Ordinary Paranoia, I Challenge: Sneakoscopes Word Count: 100
“A Sneakoscope, Albus? Really?” Severus stared at the spinning device. “Do you truly think this will work?”
“It’s from a reputable manufacturer,” came the serene reply. “Unless their quality standards have deteriorated, Professor Suspicio’s products are among the best available.”
“It’s the not the product I question, but the wisdom of giving it to me.” Severus hesitantly picked it up, relaxing slightly when it did not immediately begin to whistle. “You do realize that I counsel students, don’t you? And that they can be less than trustworthy?”
“I’ve modified this one to account for that,” said Albus, and Severus winced.