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officium : duty, service, job.


He'd just opened his mouth to refuse when McGonagall flounced into the hall. "There you are, Severus. Have you finished cleaning up the Slytherin dormitories? It is the duty of every head of house, you know."

"Actually, I am just going out. Miss O'Connacht has requested an escort," he said snottily.

The older teacher shot a disbelieving look at the younger witch. To her credit, Maeve didn't even bat an eye, looping their arms together.

"I'm afraid it's true, but I promise to bring him back ready to work."

He snorted.

"Well, tomorrow then." McGonagall shot him one last warning look.


Edited by the dutiful renaid.