InsaneJournal

"New Approach"

Original poster: florahart

Title: New Approach
Words: 100
Pairing: Snape/Harry
Challenge: Try something new


"It works for me, Severus. Just try it."

"They're all competent in your class, Potter."

"They don't start that way; no eleven-year-old is really competent at defense."

"You never have stories of exploding cauldrons--"

"Sure I do. Remember? Just last week, Anne MacElroy dismembered the supply cupboard."

"But that's--"

"Exactly the same. But I treat them as though I expect them to get it, and then they want to, and do."

"That isn't how I work."

"I know. Try it anyway. I think I can devise a suitable reward…"

"That, brat, is unfair and unworthy."

"Unfair, yes. But not unexpected."