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

26. Y2 Sep 19th

"Now dear," Professor Sprout began, "I think I've been very lenient with you."

"Lenient?"

"I have let your Charms' grades slide, despite Professor Flitwick's complaints, and overlooked your baffling amount of Potion's detentions. But, I'm afraid," she continued, "I have to ask-"

"...uh."

"-why you haven't attended a single Defense class this year?"

"Oh!" The girl sighed in relief, casually pushing Tom's diary further into her satchel. "I'm protesting."

"Protesting?"

"Yes, I refuse to study under an unqualified buffoon."

A pause.

"Well, I suppose I could always use more help in the greenhouses."