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in_the_grass (in_the_grass) wrote in wished,
@ 2010-06-27 21:10:00

Entry tags:

!2003: 06, !incomplete, neville longbottom, severus snape

Who: Severus and Neville
What: Discussing the terms of Neville's employment
Where: Hogwarts, Headmaster's office
When: Today
Warnings/Rating: TBA/Low

Severus made the necessary adjustments to the fireplace, and went back to his desk. He didn't care to have anyone traipsing into his office through the Floo, and would certainly block all access again as soon as he was finished, but this was a meeting he wanted to get out of the way as quickly as possible. He didn't like the thought that someone might think he was doing them a favor, presenting a gift - didn't want to have to face down Longbottom trying to be grateful (if he was stupid enough to think that being Head of House, particularly that House, was anything but a nuisance).

Severus had never liked the boy. But he was qualified, and had showed some loyalty, and wouldn't make for a bad professor - the students would probably be able to push him around far too much, but then, so would the Headmaster. It was better to have someone moderately annoying than a loose cannon. He shook his Goyle-related misgivings away and opened a portfolio on his desk, managing to look very busy indeed.

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greenthumb_nev
2010-06-29 04:19 am UTC (link)

Neville was surprised at the snippy tone he got; he had expected some reaction but not that one, especially about his new charges from his House.

"Well, those kinds of rivalries make for good sportsmanship, and where would Hogwarts be without great games of Quidditch?" he said, as he caught the hint and rose suddenly and quickly, "I appreciate your suggestions, of course," he added as he took a step away from Snape's desk. Neville turned back to Severus, and extended his hand, "Thank you, Sir, for giving me this opportunity. But how should I address you? Professor Snape? Headmaster? Sir? I can tell Severus is not an option."

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in_the_grass
2010-06-29 05:11 am UTC (link)

Severus couldn't imagine why the world wouldn't be a much better place without Quidditch, but knew there was no reason to delve into that - he was quite alone in his opinions, he knew, and he was more than happy to leave Quidditch entirely to someone else.

He glanced at the proffered hand, inclined to ignore it entirely. Neither of them were here to be friendly; it hardly mattered to him whether anyone found him pleasant or not. But he stood after a moment, and took his hand briefly - only so as not to start yet another Gryffindor Head off on the wrong foot, he told himself, because Merlin knew it would only get harder and harder to find willing candidates. "It doesn't matter to me," he said, flat. Ten minutes ago he would have pounced on Sir, and he had no idea why he shouldn't - perhaps he was only being contrary. "I'm sure you'll find something to your liking. Good day."

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