1. Play an iPod (or any other music/game device) in Potions and if he notices, say "Professor, have you ever even HEARD what us kids listen to today?" and play the iPod to the whole class. Check!

2. Put a stage in the Potions room and whenever Snape snaps something at a student, climb up and sing 'Firework' (with various back-up singers)

Chapter 2: FIREWORK!

Marina stormed into Transfiguration, feeling horrible. She handed in her homework and plopped down next to her Slytherin friend Nadine, and Neville. Nadine seemed to be very uncomfortable with the seating arrangement, so Marina moved to avoid listening to Nadine whine about sitting next to 'Garden Boy.'

She grudgingly sat down next to Hermione and pulled out her books. This was going to be a long lesson...

Finally, Transfiguration ended and the students shuffled over to the dungeons. Marina was excited to do this next task; singing is what she loved to do most.

Snape prowled around each table, sneering, and for a 'select few' (Slytherins) smiling slightly. When he reached Marina's table, he looked at each potion with distaste. When he reached Marina, he actually gave a comment! "I said Babbling Beverage! Not... what is this?"

When Snape said that, Marina tossed the potion vial behind her and out of the vial popped a stage!

"All right guys, come on up if you're part of this!" Ginny, Mia Finnigan, Lavender and Nadine stepped up on to the stage. They all waved their wands, and the next second they were wearing the same outfit, a purple dress that reached to about their knees and heels. Marina, on the other hand, was in a dress that had the appearance of a real firework when she twirled.

When Snape saw this, his stomach did a back flip. 'I'll have to have a chat with the headmaster when he gets back from London...' he thought.

Marina started to speak. The words were things that most should remember, but they were specifically aimed at a certain Potions Professor. "Come on, really? You don't need to be like that! Try to be a little nicer! I know how it feels. We all have those days. But what you've got to remember, is baby, you're a Firework!"

Snape watched in disbelief as Marina twirled and started to sing, along to the music. 'Quite impressive,' Snape thought to himself. He then saw Hermione glare at him from across the room. (A/N: Stupid Legilimency!) As Snape listened to Marina's singing, he realized that the lyrics were more than a song. They were a message, telling you that you are you, and you is the best thing to be. 'Too bad James and his stupid little posse didn't realize that.' Snape grimaced as old memories washed over. Listening to Marina sing that song made him think of the chances he had to get Lily. A tear rushed down his cheek, not from sadness, but from joy. He knew that he HAD been a good friend to Lily until the very end!

Marina sang the final note with triumph, knowing that Snape would be furious and maybe hand out a detention. But as she looked down from the stage, smirking, Snape smiled at her. Not a smirk, not a sneer, but a genuine smile. "Thank you."

"I'm mentally scarred PERMANENTLY," Marina whispered to Harry and Ron. "Snape SMILED. At ME."

Apparently, Marina wasn't quiet enough, for gasps filled the room. "Snape LOVES you," Lavender teased, poking her and laughing.

"He does not!" Marina protested, but laughed too.

Hermione, however, looked as if the matter was very serious. "Yeah right. NO ONE would love you, you disgusting slob."

Marina turned around, somewhat shocked. 'Well, two can play at this game.' "Well, I may not polish my shoes after walking through the halls"- many laughed at this -"but I don't consider myself a slob." The common room crowded around Marina. She smirked at Hermione- she had the Gryffindors on her side.

However, one sixth year girl ran over to Hermione. It was Mia Finnigan, who kind of stole Hermione's boyfriend. Hermione was fine with it, though, so Mia was always nice to her in return. At least, that's what everyone had told Marina. She whispered something in Hermione's ear. Hermione's eyes widened, in joy and surprise. "Yes," Hermione replied. "Brilliant idea. Thanks."

Mia stood next to Hermione, looking proud. 'Wonder what they were talking about,' Marina thought. But she then found out.

"Marina Lockhart, I bet you a year's supply of love potion that you won't be able to make Snape fall in love with you by the end of the year!"