Like The Sky at Dusk
Chapter Five:
Severus looked over his schedual for the first day. It was morning and he was most alert at night and early morning. He scanned the paper with his dark eyes.
Herbology - Slytherin/Hufflpuff Potions- Slytherin/Griffindor
First morning break
History of Magic- Slytherin/Hufflepuff Muggle Studies- Slytherin/Ravenclaw
Lunch
Care of Magical Creatures- Slytherin/Griffindor Astrology- Slytherin/Ravenclaw
This should prove both eventful and intriuging.
Herbology was taught by a rather large, round witch who seemed much too jolly. Her blond hair curled around her sholderes and her name was Mrs. Honnigan. Roderick and Lucas sniggered and nick-named her "Mrs. HOGigan" thinking they were bloody brilliant.
When it came to picking partners, there were only six slytherin first years. THe only other two boys, Roderick and Lucas had bonded and partneded. Thus, Severus opted for Piper Peterson.
"Hello" she said in a no-nonsense-lets-get-down-to-work voice. He nodded to her. The other two girls were laughing loudly. "So, why arn't you paired with one of the other girls?" he asked, casually while they planted the seeds for some special form of Fungas.
"Because I can't stand them. And it wouldn't look very good it I slapped one of them upside their empty head before the end of the first class" she said with a smirk.
Severus found himself smiling as well, amused. "You're Severus Snape, arn't you? I've heard of your family. It's old, isn't it?"
"Yes. And Peterson...i've heard of you as well, don't you have an unbroken chain of all Slytherins for something like 8 generations?" he asked.
"Nope. Would be tenth if my grandfather hadn't broken the chain. Now i'm fourth in the new line. No one speaks to him anymore, ruddy Griffindor." she explained.
"Ah. My family is intermarried. Slytherins and Ravenclaws, all of us, as long as i can remember. It took alot of the pressure off, knowing i could go to either house and i wouldn't break the line" He said.
"Ravenclaw's alright, I have friends there. It's much better than Hufflepuff, no denying it." She said. This earned them a few dirty looks from the two Hufflepuffs in frount of them.
Severus nodded in agreement.
Just then professor Honnigan said "Now pat the dirt tightly over the seeds, Higorus Fungi needs the soil around it to be tight for good growth."
The bell rang. "See ya around" Said Piper as they left the class. Severus smiled. She was entertaining. She seemed a bit...wild, he wondered if she was originally from England or Africa, due to he fact she had a small accent.
Next was Potions.
Potions was givin by the Head of Slytherin House in the Dungons. The man looked older than time and strictor then Severus' father. His beard came down to his waste, and he was a tall, very lean man.
"Good morning students. I am professor Stefan. I have been teaching Potions for 52 years. You are lucky enought to be learning from me this year.
"There are no favorites here. To survive my class you must be intellegent, able to pay attention, and most importantly understand what I am teaching. This course isn't something you can read and memorize. It's an art.
"Today we will be talking about ingredients. No, close your books, we'll keep it simple the first day. Does anyone know what clover is most commonly used for?"
Severus raised his hand. "Yes?" Professor Stefan turned his grey eyes on Severus.
"Clover is mostly used for luck potions, but sometime it is also used as a secondary ingredient in wealth potions" He said.
"Correct and correct.It is also usually used in Potions relating to charms. Well done. 5 points for Slytherin. Here's your change to catch up Griffindors, what is another name for Rotroot?"
A griffindor girl tentivly put her hand up. "Rofus Rosterous?" she asked. "Correct, five points to Griffindor." he said.
And the lesson continued on in that fassion until the bell rang and everyone was quite sorry to go.
History of Magic was taught by a very old man, Professor Binns. Professor Binns lookd like he was on his last legs, about ready to keel over. He spoke very slowly, frequently talking long pauses.
Then there was Muggle Studies with Ravenclaws. The Muggle Studies professor was a tall, blond witch. Some boys even had the nerve to give a few low whistles.
Slytherins sat on one side, Ravenclaws on the other. Only Piper Pearteson sat with a dark-haired Ravenclaw girl.
Professor Vennes began speaking. "Some of you may think this is anything but magic, and a waste of time, but you'd be wrong.
"Years from now, you may find yourself stranded in a Muggle community. If you arn't familiar with their way of life, their slang, or their behavior, you could have quite a problem. Muggle Studies is a key factor in dealing with Muggles."
"So, show of hands, how many here attended a Muggle school before comming here?" A few hands went up, Professor Vennes sighed.
"For the first few weeks, two or three, we will study muggle Literature." she announced.
a few groans issued from the class.
"First of all, how many of you are familiar with famous Muggle authors? Shakespear? Edgar Allen Poe? Bram Stroker? Victor Hugo?" Several people raised their hands, Severus included.
Please turn to the first chapter in your books. It should be entitled "Muggle Literature". Now, on the first page it tells us a bit about Mr. William Shakespear, a very famous playwrite. Muggles were so effected by his work they named an era after him. On the following page is the beginning of his most famous work, Romeo and Juliet. I expect you all to have finished it by the end of the week..."
More groans.
It was going to be an interesting year.
The bell finally rang and students poured out into the halls. "Potions professor strict-" "Muggle Studies Professor's a babe-" "A whole book in one bloody week-" there was chatter everywhere.
"Ah, Severus, what do you think of Professor Vennes? not bad, hun?" Asked Lucas MAlfoy. "Yes, nice" he said, not really interested.
He seated himself at the Slytherin table. His eyes scaned lazily across the room, then he caught sight of Piper, sitting at the Ravenclaw table. She was sitting next to that same dark-haired girl from Muggle Studies.
"Sevy, sevy - wakey, wakey. What are you staring at?" Asked a Slytherin girl. "Oh nothing really. do you know where the library is?" "Up those stairs and on the right about halfway down the hall but it's lunch, you can't go now." "Thank you" he said, ever polite, as he excused himself.
He took out the Muggle Studies book. He had read some muggle Literature, not by choice but obligation. One of his old tutors had forced it on him, but he had never read this story, though he had heard of it.
He pointed his wand at himself and recited the spell "Legga La Velocità Triplice". It allowed him to read at triple his normal speed, which was already pretty well.
Oh, I see Queen Mab has been with you....
Severus became totaly emersed in the book. He started when the lunch bell rang. Granted, he'd read better, and it wasn't the sort of story he'd choose, but it wasn't half bad.
Chapter Five:
Severus looked over his schedual for the first day. It was morning and he was most alert at night and early morning. He scanned the paper with his dark eyes.
Herbology - Slytherin/Hufflpuff Potions- Slytherin/Griffindor
First morning break
History of Magic- Slytherin/Hufflepuff Muggle Studies- Slytherin/Ravenclaw
Lunch
Care of Magical Creatures- Slytherin/Griffindor Astrology- Slytherin/Ravenclaw
This should prove both eventful and intriuging.
Herbology was taught by a rather large, round witch who seemed much too jolly. Her blond hair curled around her sholderes and her name was Mrs. Honnigan. Roderick and Lucas sniggered and nick-named her "Mrs. HOGigan" thinking they were bloody brilliant.
When it came to picking partners, there were only six slytherin first years. THe only other two boys, Roderick and Lucas had bonded and partneded. Thus, Severus opted for Piper Peterson.
"Hello" she said in a no-nonsense-lets-get-down-to-work voice. He nodded to her. The other two girls were laughing loudly. "So, why arn't you paired with one of the other girls?" he asked, casually while they planted the seeds for some special form of Fungas.
"Because I can't stand them. And it wouldn't look very good it I slapped one of them upside their empty head before the end of the first class" she said with a smirk.
Severus found himself smiling as well, amused. "You're Severus Snape, arn't you? I've heard of your family. It's old, isn't it?"
"Yes. And Peterson...i've heard of you as well, don't you have an unbroken chain of all Slytherins for something like 8 generations?" he asked.
"Nope. Would be tenth if my grandfather hadn't broken the chain. Now i'm fourth in the new line. No one speaks to him anymore, ruddy Griffindor." she explained.
"Ah. My family is intermarried. Slytherins and Ravenclaws, all of us, as long as i can remember. It took alot of the pressure off, knowing i could go to either house and i wouldn't break the line" He said.
"Ravenclaw's alright, I have friends there. It's much better than Hufflepuff, no denying it." She said. This earned them a few dirty looks from the two Hufflepuffs in frount of them.
Severus nodded in agreement.
Just then professor Honnigan said "Now pat the dirt tightly over the seeds, Higorus Fungi needs the soil around it to be tight for good growth."
The bell rang. "See ya around" Said Piper as they left the class. Severus smiled. She was entertaining. She seemed a bit...wild, he wondered if she was originally from England or Africa, due to he fact she had a small accent.
Next was Potions.
Potions was givin by the Head of Slytherin House in the Dungons. The man looked older than time and strictor then Severus' father. His beard came down to his waste, and he was a tall, very lean man.
"Good morning students. I am professor Stefan. I have been teaching Potions for 52 years. You are lucky enought to be learning from me this year.
"There are no favorites here. To survive my class you must be intellegent, able to pay attention, and most importantly understand what I am teaching. This course isn't something you can read and memorize. It's an art.
"Today we will be talking about ingredients. No, close your books, we'll keep it simple the first day. Does anyone know what clover is most commonly used for?"
Severus raised his hand. "Yes?" Professor Stefan turned his grey eyes on Severus.
"Clover is mostly used for luck potions, but sometime it is also used as a secondary ingredient in wealth potions" He said.
"Correct and correct.It is also usually used in Potions relating to charms. Well done. 5 points for Slytherin. Here's your change to catch up Griffindors, what is another name for Rotroot?"
A griffindor girl tentivly put her hand up. "Rofus Rosterous?" she asked. "Correct, five points to Griffindor." he said.
And the lesson continued on in that fassion until the bell rang and everyone was quite sorry to go.
History of Magic was taught by a very old man, Professor Binns. Professor Binns lookd like he was on his last legs, about ready to keel over. He spoke very slowly, frequently talking long pauses.
Then there was Muggle Studies with Ravenclaws. The Muggle Studies professor was a tall, blond witch. Some boys even had the nerve to give a few low whistles.
Slytherins sat on one side, Ravenclaws on the other. Only Piper Pearteson sat with a dark-haired Ravenclaw girl.
Professor Vennes began speaking. "Some of you may think this is anything but magic, and a waste of time, but you'd be wrong.
"Years from now, you may find yourself stranded in a Muggle community. If you arn't familiar with their way of life, their slang, or their behavior, you could have quite a problem. Muggle Studies is a key factor in dealing with Muggles."
"So, show of hands, how many here attended a Muggle school before comming here?" A few hands went up, Professor Vennes sighed.
"For the first few weeks, two or three, we will study muggle Literature." she announced.
a few groans issued from the class.
"First of all, how many of you are familiar with famous Muggle authors? Shakespear? Edgar Allen Poe? Bram Stroker? Victor Hugo?" Several people raised their hands, Severus included.
Please turn to the first chapter in your books. It should be entitled "Muggle Literature". Now, on the first page it tells us a bit about Mr. William Shakespear, a very famous playwrite. Muggles were so effected by his work they named an era after him. On the following page is the beginning of his most famous work, Romeo and Juliet. I expect you all to have finished it by the end of the week..."
More groans.
It was going to be an interesting year.
The bell finally rang and students poured out into the halls. "Potions professor strict-" "Muggle Studies Professor's a babe-" "A whole book in one bloody week-" there was chatter everywhere.
"Ah, Severus, what do you think of Professor Vennes? not bad, hun?" Asked Lucas MAlfoy. "Yes, nice" he said, not really interested.
He seated himself at the Slytherin table. His eyes scaned lazily across the room, then he caught sight of Piper, sitting at the Ravenclaw table. She was sitting next to that same dark-haired girl from Muggle Studies.
"Sevy, sevy - wakey, wakey. What are you staring at?" Asked a Slytherin girl. "Oh nothing really. do you know where the library is?" "Up those stairs and on the right about halfway down the hall but it's lunch, you can't go now." "Thank you" he said, ever polite, as he excused himself.
He took out the Muggle Studies book. He had read some muggle Literature, not by choice but obligation. One of his old tutors had forced it on him, but he had never read this story, though he had heard of it.
He pointed his wand at himself and recited the spell "Legga La Velocità Triplice". It allowed him to read at triple his normal speed, which was already pretty well.
Oh, I see Queen Mab has been with you....
Severus became totaly emersed in the book. He started when the lunch bell rang. Granted, he'd read better, and it wasn't the sort of story he'd choose, but it wasn't half bad.