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Author note: This is a series of one shots about Snape and his usually snarky self. I wrote this as I went so it might be good or it might be horrible! You tell me! Please review! Check out my other stories! - Castlerocks
One shot: #1
Always a surprise:
"Alright class today we will be making Felix Felicis more commonly known as liquid luck. Now it doesn't grant wishes and isn't a genie in a bottle. It simply makes the user able to determine the right choice over the wrong one. Giving the impression of luck." Professor Snape said as he walked around the room "Now who here can tell me who invented this particular potion?" He said. Like always Hermione Grangers hand shot up in the air. Snape ignored the insufferable know it all and moved to look at his least favorite person in the class "Anyone? No. How about Mr. Potter? Care to join this discussion?" Harry's head snapped up. He seemed to size Snape up before answering "why of course professor." Harry said "well? Who was the inventor? We haven't got all day Potter." Snape said knowing full well that Harry had no idea who invented the potion.
The best thing about Harry potter is that he always seems to have a plan. Harry is full of surprises "Zygmunt Budge invented liquid luck in the 16th century." Harry said, confidence evident in his tone. Shock filtered through Snapes face for a moment but it was quickly dispelled "Use it a lot Potter? While playing quidditch? Admitting cheating to a teacher is bold I'll give you that." Snape said. Harry burst out laughing, shocking most of the class "Good one sir. But no I just read the chapter that's all." Harry said still chuckling.
Snape looked at Harry like he was crazy for a second but he quickly recovered. He moved on "okay. Now liquid luck is tricky to make so everyone will be put into pairs. One of you will attempt the potion while the other will watch over to look for any mistakes. Then you will switch. Be careful! I don't want to send any of you to the hospital wing in a boiling cauldron. The instructions are written on the board and the recipe is on page 27 of your text." He said giving them a sharp look. "Now there is an odd number of students so one lucky student will be working with me." He said with an evil smirk. Everyone seemed to gulp. "How about you Mr. Potter since you've read the chapter and seem to know what your doing." Snape said sarcastically. Harry shrugged and walked over to stand next to Snape. Everyone seemed to take a step back. This was going to be a disaster.
Once everyone was set up Snape instructed them all to begin. Since Snape really didn't need to do the potion Harry obviously got straight to work. He worked quietly and diligently. First preparing all the ingredients and then re-reading the instructions. His work area was clean and he worked slowly but efficiently. Snape gave him room at first but once Harry started to add and mix Snape decided it was his mission to make Harry mess up. He loomed over Harry, reading over the boys shoulder. Getting so close that everyone else in the class who was watching seemed to get uncomfortable. Yet the professor didn't say anything. He didn't even make a single noise. After a while he seemed to give up on making the boy mess up. He made no noise, he didn't loom, and he still didn't say anything. He would point to instructions and give Harry a nod every few minutes but other than that he did nothing. The class seemed to freak out over this. This wasn't the professor Snape that they knew and it was starting to worry them. He hadn't even taken off points yet which was extremely odd.
When everyone was done and they all had their potions bottled. He took time to inspect each one. He noted the ones that were almost perfect and He threw out the ones that were completely botched. He got to Harrys and almost gave a shriek. It was perfect. Nothing was wrong. Nothing at all. He turned toward Harry. "How did you do this? I watched you and I knew you had it right but it still should have been at least slightly off." Snape said trying very hard not to let shock into his voice. Harry gave a small shrug and said "I just read my potions book. It was very easy to follow. Simple and to the point." He picked up his potions book for emphasis. It was an older edition and it looked like it had been worn out. Snape seemed to launch from his chair. "Where did you get that?!" He said while he snatched the book from Harry's hand. "It was on my desk last night and I couldn't stop reading it. I had no idea where it came from it just appeared." Harry said. "It explains so well. It's fantastic! I couldn't put it down!" Harry sort of gushed but then he focused himself. "You wouldn't happen to know the writer who wrote in the book would you sir? He calls himself the Half Blood Prince. He's brilliant!" Harry said. Everyone watched as Snape seemed to have a sort of panic attack but he quickly brought himself together. "I might. but you'll have to keep doing good in my class to receive that information." He said as he reluctantly handed the potions text back to Harry "Much. better." He said and then he must have been feeling ill because he then said " nice job on the potion." He then turned and looked at the class "well what are you waiting for?! Get out! Don't forget to read chapter 2 in your text by next class!" Everyone scrambled for their books and they quickly left his class. Harry was one of the last to leave. He turned to look at Snape who was staring at him. Harry gave a lopsided grin and left.
Outside the classroom Albus Dumbledore stood leaning against a wall. "Did he take the bait?" He asked as Harry stood next to him. "Absolutely!" Harry said. "Good job my boy! This way you'll both get along more easily. Don't forget to keep bringing up how much you like the book. By next week I'll have him convinced to teach you occlumency." Dumbledore said his eyes twinkling madly. "It's actually very good. Much better than the way he teaches. He should start following his own instructions." Harry said as he eyed the book in his hand. Dumbledore smiled "be careful. Don't use any of the spells that you don't know in the book. You might find a dark surprise or something worse." Harry looked wide eyed at the headmaster "It was Severus' rebellious teenage years when he wrote that... Who knows what's in there. Just be careful." Dumbledore said as he slid away... Creepy. Harry just looked at the book and shrugged 'what could go wrong' he told himself as he stuffed it in his bag. He then started to run toward transfiguration hoping that he wouldn't be late.
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