Net-Speak
By Barbi Bee
A/n 1: The characters within do not belong to me but to JKR.
A/n 2: This story was going to be a one-off based on a line to be used by Snape. The line being "If you cannot be bothered to write your words out, do not expect me to be bothered reading them". I've been asked to continue so I'll give it my best shot.
A/n 3: to Tigere47: as you can see, I'm doing what you wanted.
to RandiWeasley: thankyou for your lovely comments,they made my day.
to Gabrielle: this is a story which I made up in answer to a semi-challenge, not real life. As to how it could be possible, very easily. Two windows open on the PC, ones a chatroom the other the notepad you are roughing your homework out on.You are using net speak on one and might as well use it on the other because its much easier than chopping and changing all the time.
Chapter 3
"Mr Longbottom!"
"S-Sir?"
"Have you spoken to Miss Granger this morning?"
"Y-yes Sir."
"Then what, may I ask are you doing here. You have been excused from Potions class from the next two weeks while you receive nightly tutoring in the subject from Miss Granger."
"I-I wasn't sure whether she was telling the truth or playing a joke Sir."
"Really, Mr Longbottom. Have you ever known Miss Granger to joke about something as serious as her education?"
"No, Sir."
"Then what made you think she would start now, and about MY class? Mr Longbottom, I suggest you leave now and remember to be back here at 6:30 this evening. Dismissed. "
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At 6:25 that evening Hermione and Neville presented themselves, rather nervously, to the door of the potions classroom. They knocked and after receiving an affirmative reply, entered.
"Your assignments are on the desk, carry on and Please, try not to make to much noise."
"Yes Sir." came the reply from both students as they looked at their assigned work. The Potion they were to make was a fairly simple pepper-up potion. Something that would not take long to brew nor use many ingredients, perfect in fact for Neville to get his feet wet.
As the pair worked together, Severus quietly marked work handed in by some of ther junior classes. He occasionally glanced across to check on the pairs progress, noting how much more confidently Neville worked when not being constantly swooped upon. Making a note to give the boy more space when he returned to regular classes,Severus continued with his grading.
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As the fortnight passed, Neville became visually more confidant in his brewing and in the presence of his teacher. A confidence that overflowed to other areas of his life as noted by Minerva MacGonagal at a staff meeting on the Friday.
"What ever has happened to Neville Longbottom, he seems so much more - alive, I suppose."
"Miss Granger has been tutoring him in potions for the past two weeks. It seemed a suitable punishment for not doing her holiday assignment."
"This IS Hermione Granger we're talking about isn't it?"
"Is there another one?"
"I've just never known her not to hand in her homework before."
"It seems she received a new computer for Christmas and got carried away with it."
"Computer?"
"Muggle electronic device. I'm sure she'll explain it to you if you ask. Anyway Mr Longbottom has benefited greatly from Miss Granger's teachings both educationally and personally."
"I've noticed he's standing taller in class as well" mentioned Pomona Sprout.
"He will achieve great things" said Sibyl Trelawney in a dreamy voice, having felt obliged to put in her two knuts worth.
The other staff members just looked at her, shook their heads and continued on as though she didn't exist. The subject of Neville Longbottom having been temporarily dealt with they went on to more important matters, such as the state of the Quidditch changing rooms.
By Barbi Bee
A/n 1: The characters within do not belong to me but to JKR.
A/n 2: This story was going to be a one-off based on a line to be used by Snape. The line being "If you cannot be bothered to write your words out, do not expect me to be bothered reading them". I've been asked to continue so I'll give it my best shot.
A/n 3: to Tigere47: as you can see, I'm doing what you wanted.
to RandiWeasley: thankyou for your lovely comments,they made my day.
to Gabrielle: this is a story which I made up in answer to a semi-challenge, not real life. As to how it could be possible, very easily. Two windows open on the PC, ones a chatroom the other the notepad you are roughing your homework out on.You are using net speak on one and might as well use it on the other because its much easier than chopping and changing all the time.
Chapter 3
"Mr Longbottom!"
"S-Sir?"
"Have you spoken to Miss Granger this morning?"
"Y-yes Sir."
"Then what, may I ask are you doing here. You have been excused from Potions class from the next two weeks while you receive nightly tutoring in the subject from Miss Granger."
"I-I wasn't sure whether she was telling the truth or playing a joke Sir."
"Really, Mr Longbottom. Have you ever known Miss Granger to joke about something as serious as her education?"
"No, Sir."
"Then what made you think she would start now, and about MY class? Mr Longbottom, I suggest you leave now and remember to be back here at 6:30 this evening. Dismissed. "
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
At 6:25 that evening Hermione and Neville presented themselves, rather nervously, to the door of the potions classroom. They knocked and after receiving an affirmative reply, entered.
"Your assignments are on the desk, carry on and Please, try not to make to much noise."
"Yes Sir." came the reply from both students as they looked at their assigned work. The Potion they were to make was a fairly simple pepper-up potion. Something that would not take long to brew nor use many ingredients, perfect in fact for Neville to get his feet wet.
As the pair worked together, Severus quietly marked work handed in by some of ther junior classes. He occasionally glanced across to check on the pairs progress, noting how much more confidently Neville worked when not being constantly swooped upon. Making a note to give the boy more space when he returned to regular classes,Severus continued with his grading.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
As the fortnight passed, Neville became visually more confidant in his brewing and in the presence of his teacher. A confidence that overflowed to other areas of his life as noted by Minerva MacGonagal at a staff meeting on the Friday.
"What ever has happened to Neville Longbottom, he seems so much more - alive, I suppose."
"Miss Granger has been tutoring him in potions for the past two weeks. It seemed a suitable punishment for not doing her holiday assignment."
"This IS Hermione Granger we're talking about isn't it?"
"Is there another one?"
"I've just never known her not to hand in her homework before."
"It seems she received a new computer for Christmas and got carried away with it."
"Computer?"
"Muggle electronic device. I'm sure she'll explain it to you if you ask. Anyway Mr Longbottom has benefited greatly from Miss Granger's teachings both educationally and personally."
"I've noticed he's standing taller in class as well" mentioned Pomona Sprout.
"He will achieve great things" said Sibyl Trelawney in a dreamy voice, having felt obliged to put in her two knuts worth.
The other staff members just looked at her, shook their heads and continued on as though she didn't exist. The subject of Neville Longbottom having been temporarily dealt with they went on to more important matters, such as the state of the Quidditch changing rooms.
