Ron stood, leaning against the wall. Sixth period had just ended and now he was watching the students make their way to their buses. "What took you so long?" Ron asked once he catch sight of his friend.
Blinking, Harry shrugged. "Philosophy ran over, again. You know Mr. Dawson. He is very passionate about what he teachers. How was gym?" He noted Ron's wet hair.
"We played dodge ball!" Ron, exclaimed, excitedly. He loved dodge ball. It was his favorite muggle game. Then he switched topics. "Snape looked a little flustered in class today. I do believe that he doesn't have the first clue about teaching normal kids."
Harry chuckled and nodded in agreement. "I agree. I think Mr. Fletcher could have taught us more. At least his assignments are interesting and we learn things. I wonder why they didn't get him to fill in for Mrs. Fredericks. I mean, copying an entire chapter? Give me a break."
"If you have a problem with my teaching skills, Mr. Patton, please take it up with me." Snape had been leaving the building when he catch his name being mentioned by Patton and Westinghouse. There was something about these two that got on his nerves. They had been quiet in class and didn't make any trouble. But still, something wasn't right. He could feel it.
Ron blinked and averted his gaze to the floor. Something about the man made him feel like a first year being scolded. But he didn't offer an apology. It was Snape's fault that he and Harry got expelled in the first place.
Keeping his face neutral, Harry moved to stand beside his friend. He wasn't about to be bullied by this man. Not here. There was nothing he could do but give him detention. And he was no stranger to detention. "Actually, I do have a problem with you skills. What exactly were we meant to learn by copying the entire chapter? One, I might add, that we completed two months ago? I'll tell you what, nothing. We learned nothing! It was a wasted class period!"
Severus eyed the boy with immense dislike. "Well then, Mr. Patton. You do not agree with my teaching methods?" After receiving a nod, he continued. "I do not like the tone of voice that you used so...detention...for a week...both of you. I think that will teach you some respect for your teachers. And tomorrow we'll copy three chapters and I'll be sure to give you two...ample credit for the idea."
Ron blinked and his mouth dropped open. "You can't do that!" His voice raised, drawing curious looks from several passing by students. "I...you...UNFAIR!" He managed to get out through clenched teeth. His hands were balled up into fists and he was shaking with unreleased anger. Snape had some nerve.
Snape continued to irritate the two boys. "Unfair? What is unfair is that I was called in at the last minute to teach you...hooligans. I was given no time to prepare. So that is the reason why I had you copying the chapter." It was partially the truth. He did have no time to prepare but it wasn't because he was called in at the last minute, it was because he had no idea how to teach muggle classes. And Albus was more positive than ever that they would find their two missing students here. So here is where Snape was sent.
Harry sighed and ran a hand through his hair. "Hooligans? If you don't like kids, you shouldn't be teaching!" He snapped out and crossed his arms over his chest.
Ron glanced at Harry then gave Snape an innocent smile. "Are you finished? We have practice to get to." He really did want to be away from Hogwarts Potions Master.
"No. I think you both will come with me." Snape grabbed the boys by their collars and lead them into the principles office where he forced them to sit in the two visitors chairs. He took up position behind them and waited for the bald man behind the fancy desk to look up and acknowledge them.