Title: If You Are Prepared, IV Challenge: Snape as DADA Teacher Word Count: 100
“He knows Sectumsempra.” Severus buried his face in his hands. “Dear God, Albus. Where did he learn that?”
“You must take him in hand, Severus.” Albus pulled himself upright with a grunt. “He'll need every tool he has if he's to succeed.”
“Succeed in what?” Draco had nearly bled to death before Severus had arrived. “That vicious, foolish child - “
“You said you were prepared,” said the Headmaster, and for an instant he was his old, powerful self. “That includes training young Harry for his ultimate task.”
Severus bowed his head. “Yes, Headmaster,” he whispered.