A/N:
It all sort of started by sending my best mate random bits of paragraphs I composed over the summer. I kept getting these awful loads of "word of the day's" in my email account and I hadn't been able to put any good use to them-that is until now. So since it's been a while writing, here are some 'word of the day' one-shots to get me back into the speed of things. Perhaps you'll learn a new word!
All thanks to my beta Phiso who willingly (and sort of obligatorily) edits my work.
Enjoy :]
1.) Word of the Day: Fractious
The Marauders were ever so fractious today. They terrorized the hallways with spells and hexes, jumped on tables in the Great Hall during breakfast, and even decided to begin class before their professor arrived.
"Mr. Black, what do you think you are doing? Wearing my hat—holding my chalk—, Mr. Potter, you put my Ginger Newts down this instant!"
"Feeling a bit fractious today, McG," Sirius said, giving her his best bewitching smile.
McGonagall had to hold back from grunting in indignation.
"Just sit down," she said, attempting to calm herself. "Pettigrew, I would strongly advise you to put your test back on my desk."
Peter, who had been caught red-handed, squeaked and hurried towards his seat.
Remus, who had been hidden behind the tapestry closest to the chalkboard, attempted lamely to slither away unnoticed. He held his breath slipping from under the artwork and risked blending in with the few students who had come in late.
"Don't think I didn't see you, Lupin."
Damn.
[frak-shuhs]
–adjective
1. refractory or unruly.