( always wanted to do this… :D )
"Bloody hell, Hermione… Do you really need all that for one simple potions class?" Ron's eyes widened in shock as Hermione came running down the steps of the girl's dormitory, arms filled.
"Of course, Ron, these are study materials. Who knows what Snape will quiz us over? I would recommend that both of you bring as much as you can also- especially you, Harry." Harry looked at her filled arms and overstuffed book bag. Any minute she is going to pass out from exhaustion.
"I don't think I will, thanks. Probably just borrow some of yours".
"Me too! I need an "exceeds expectations" on my potions O.W.L or mum's going to kill me," Ron added. Hermione rolled her eyes.
"I have to study them too, guys" she stopped and readjusted her bag. Once they were seated in their assigned seats in potions, Harry leaned over and poked Ron.
"I need to talk to the both of you privately after class. It's important". Before Ron could answer, Snape walked through the dungeon doors, slamming them and locking them behind him.
"Homework out, parchment out, and no talking! I'm not in the mood to play games and I refuse to let any of you brats ruin my mood any more than it already is". Harry snickered loudly.
"Detention potter! My room after class! Weasly, Granger, and Longbottom you will also see me just for the mere fact that I don't like the four of you at all". Hermione's mouth dropped open.
"Professor, you can't do that! I've got studying to do and O. to pass…"
"I'm sure a girl who likes to show off her know it all skills in every class as much as you do will be fine on any test. I don't remember asking you to speak out loud, Granger. Let me assure you that I do not care about what you do in your free time at all, but when you are in my class, I am the boss. Do I make myself quite clear?" Hermione went pale and nodded very quickly. Snape spun around so fast that his black cloak flew out in all different directions. He speed walked to the blackboard and picked up a small piece of chalk.
"Turn to pages 69 and 70 in your book and read them carefully. There will be a quiz tomorrow over the pros and cons of Felix Felicis. Can anyone tell me what that is- anyone besides miss Granger?" Harry looked to his left and was not surprised to see Hermione's hand in the air. There were a few tears in the corner of her eye that came down as she slowly lowered her hand. Snape walked over to a boy Harry did not recognize and lowered his head so it was near the boy's terrified face. Snape's oily, greasy black hair swung out in front of his head.
"Can you tell me a pro of Felix Felicis?" The boy shook his head so fast; it could've fallen off. Snape leaned even closer.
"Pity. Add that to your homework tonight class! Learn about the potion in your book and be prepared for a quiz." Harry groaned along with the rest of the class. This was how it went for the entire hour. When they finally got dismissed Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Neville stayed behind to receive their cruel and unusual punishment. When they left, Harry lingered outside the door. He watched Snape check to see if anyone was still there and pull out something from his cloak. Snape looked at it longingly and set it down, when he went into his office.
Harry rushed over to see what Snape was looking at. It was a photograph. The girl who was smiling back at him from the picture was none other than his mother, Lily Potter.