Enchanted Parchment

I am glad some of you picked up on the 'connection' between Severus and Voldemort - I always wondered if there was something involved in the Dark Mark. I've always liked that idea - one day I will get around to writing my Sev/Voldemort fic. Some day!

Enjoy! ~ Yours, SS19

He tried to kill Potter!

Pardon?

He tried to kill Potter! On his broomstick! In the match today! He jinxed the broomstick!

Slow down, Severus, I am not quite sure what you are getting at here, my boy.

Listen! Quirrell was casting a jinx on Potter's broom.

I heard that young Harry had some problems during the match -

It is thanks to me that he is still alive!

Oh? And why would that be?

Because I was counteracting the curse! Until someone set me on fire...

Set you on fire?

And knocked Quirrell over. The curse broke and he knew that I was protecting Potter.

So. It seems there can be no doubt.

In our very school. Albus, you need to get rid of him.

No. Not yet.

Why not? He is trying to kill the boy!

And yet, he did not succeed.

He will try again.

We will be better prepared.

I am going to referee the next Quidditch match!

...What did you just say?

...Nothing.

You just volunteered to referee the next Quidditch game. Severus, wonders never cease.

I meant -

No no no, I know what you meant. I shall ensure you have a nice new broomstick. Would you like a Nimbus 2000 too, my boy?

What did we say about patronising and condescending?

That I was to refrain from such a thing?

However. I believe it would be prudent for you to be present for the next game. He will not attempt harming Potter under your gaze.

Of course. Please try not to fall off your broom - I remember that time when you were a new teacher and Rolanda challenged you - and you -

Yes, thank you, Headmaster -

- Your face when you woke up in the Hospital Wing and realised what had happened...

Headmaster.

Sorry. I'm proud of you, my boy.

Why?

You have put your prejudices aside for the greater good.

I still hate him. I just do not wish death on him.

Well, that's a start...

Expulsion, maybe...