Title: Lessons in Loyalty, II Challenge: Snape's Hufflepuff streak Word Count: 100
“Evans is a Gryffindor, you know.” Lucius loomed over Severus, every pale hair in place, his face solemn and stern. “There are girls in Slytherin House. You should spend time with them.”
Severus straightened. “I've known Lily for years. Why should I stop talking to her?”
“The world isn't all Slytherins,” Evan Rosier interjected. “If we're to rise in the world, we need to cultivate everyone. That means being loyal to old friends as well as new.”
Lucius shook his head. “I can't approve of this.”
“Loyalty is a virtue,” snapped Severus, and headed off to class.