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

37. Y2 Mar 31st

"What?!"

A sigh. "Alchemy is only offered to sixth and seventh year students...at my discretion."

"But we start with electives in third year!"

"Not with Alchemy."

"Why not?!"

Snape gave her an exasperated look. "Tell me, what is the difference between an acid and a base?"

"...which definition?"

"Exac-" a pause. "Explain yourself."

"Liebig? Arrhenius? Lewis? Bronsted-Lowry? You can't have meant Lavoisier?"

"...you've studied Chemistry?"

"A bit."

"...very well." He drawled, intrigued, "Potions, Chemistry, and Transformative Charms, should you pass such a test I may consider teaching you early."

A gulp. "Did you say charms?!"

"Indeed."