Dichotomy

by Yuuki no Yuki

Not every Slytherin ends up in the Snake Pit. Some cave to parental bias, some follow friends or family, and some make a calculated decision to align themselves with the most underestimated house in a bid for safety and security. Well, only one girl did that. But she read those books, no way was she dealing with all that plot. SI/OC Drabble Fic

142. Y6 Jul 2nd

"Me?!"

Teary eyes glanced at Professor McGonogall, surprised.

"As his apprentice, it is only appropriate I ask."

"But there are others; you, or Mr. Doge! Or Aberforth!?"

McGonagall's gaze softened, "I'm planning his funeral, Elphias is penning his obituary, and Aberforth has agreed to attend, I can ask no more of him."

Shaking her head, shocked, she desperately tried to deny the thought that she'd mattered to Dumbledore. "And Harry? They were much closer!"

"Mr. Potter's thoughts are currently occupied."

"But, me?!"

"You aren't required, but it is tradition."

"...fine, I'll give the eulogy."