Still Waters

Notes to Abbott, Bones, Brocklehurst, Davis, Longbottom, Nott, Patil, Potter, Smith, & Thomas

2005-09-13T23:09:03Z

Congratulations.

There is a parchment outside my office door with five available time slots listed over the course of the next five days. Each of you and your partner are to sign up for one time slot, and arrive at my office prepared to discuss and defend your primary hypothesis, and armed with a preliminary reading list of no less than 40 sources (1 text is the equivalent of 1 source).

If the available times are not convenient for you, I do not care. If your NEWT project is not the first item on your list of priorities, I advise you not to waste my time. If you choose to engage in just that, it will be to your cost.

Professor S. Snape

Several Sealed Scrolls delivered to Horace Slughorn by Owl Post

2005-09-13T22:56:49Z

You never could resist the opportunity to show off, could you, Professor?

I have enclosed copies of my notes regarding improvements on the Wolfsbane Potion, at the Headmaster's request. There will be no need for you to return them. ~~I'm well aware that you would copy them entirely or theive them outright.~~

Years ago, the beast in question responded well to the variation that included a tincture of Hellebore. Given the exactitude required for this particular draught, and the fluctuating status of market stores at this time, I advise against that brew at this time.

Professor S. Snape

Note returned to Dumbledore with the same House Elf

2005-09-13T22:45:40Z

Sir,

Horace Slughorn never demonstrated a moment's interest in my work until it suited him personally. I will happily share my old notes with him regarding developments in the potion, but only in celebration of never having to brew it again.

This Elf has an additional draught for you; take two spoonfuls with a weak tea before retiring this evening.

Severus

more crisply folded note delivered to Malfoy by morning's owl post

2005-09-07T01:32:36Z

Mister Malfoy,

Provided it is what you wish, you may assume position as Captain of the Slytherin Quidditch Team this year. See Madam Hooch, or Mister Wood to arrange try-outs and a practice schedule.

Professor Snape

crisp note sent to Miss Davis by morning's owl post

2005-09-07T01:30:37Z

Miss Davis,

As I have just informed him, Mister Malfoy will retain his role as Captain of our Quidditch Team. Direct other inquiries regarding that injudicious waste of time toward him, Madam Hooch, or Mister Wood.

Professor Snape

Frantic Patronus sent Winging to the Hospital, just a few turns ahead of Severus

2005-09-06T01:54:38Z

Weasley! POPPY!

I am en route from the Deputy Headmistress' office now via the South corridors -- meet me there. She collapsed, most likely between two and three hours ago.

Breath is shallow, slow, and laboured; skin is cool and damp to touch; pulse is weak and erratic.

BE PREPARED!

Note scribbled and sent from the corridor in to Minerva's Office

2005-09-06T00:02:59Z

Professor McGonagall,

It is eight o'clock, I am standing in the corridor just outside your office, and I am knocking on the door. Your wards, however, refuse to register my presence, so while I could stand here yelling my fool head off, you would have no idea that I'm actively responding to your directive. If you deem me worthy of admittance, kindly allow me inside.

Professor Snape

Scroll spelled to Minerva's office

2005-09-05T12:41:48Z

Deputy Headmistress:

I note that, in addition to the lecture I delivered earlier this week, you have also punished Miss Davis with a point deduction. If you have else to discuss, I will be in my office during this morning's break and my evening office hours. Though if you prefer that I come to you, I will be available to do so after supper.

Prof. S. Snape

Note tied to a small dark bottle, delivered by House Elf to the Headmaster in his chambers

2005-08-25T00:13:14Z

Headmaster,

Having expressed my concern over this new assignment without avail, I have adapted the first term curriculum for all years in order to bring any diligent students to the recommended levels by winter holidays. Due to the ~~incompetence~~ unfortunate nature of several of my predecessors, many of the students may require additional tutelage in order to pass their exams. I'll suggest study groups to each class on the first day of term.

I will spend tomorrow cloaking my workroom so as to be accessible only through my private chambers -- which I assume to retain, given my designation as Head of House. The House Elves have been instructed to prepare the secondary workroom and the classroom for the new potions instructor.

I've enclosed a tonic for you as well -- with essences of walnut and willowroot. It may alleviate some of your discomfort.

S. Snape

Cloaked note delivered to Minerva's private study by Patronus

2005-08-22T20:58:42Z

Minerva,

Pausing last night was foolish and reckless ~~and unforgiveble~~. A stolen kiss in a hidden alcove is not worth the cost of your life. I could not survive, knowing your blood was on my hands.

There are eyes in this castle, as I and Dumbledore both know, with connections to evils you can not conceive of. You must trust me in this.

~~You should never have trusted me, at all.~~

Do not waylay me again. For both our sakes.

Severus

Parchment spelled to Crabbe's desk in the dormitory

2005-08-17T21:28:14Z

Mister Crabbe,

No, I do not know precisely where Gregory is at present, though I have received word that he will not be returning to Hogwarts this academic year. It is unclear whether he has been enrolled in another educational institution or has already chosen the path of his future. Doubtless, he will certainly be aware of your whereabouts.

I suggest that you take an early interest in your studies this year. My office hours hold despite being outside of term, should you choose to avail yourself of the opportunity to discuss your plans. If you have questions regarding last year's Greenhouse Construction project, Professor Sprout may often be found in the gardens.

Professor Snape

Scroll spelled to Draco Malfoy

2005-08-17T02:52:20Z

Yes, Malfoy, I've spoken with your father. Occasionally a parent will seek out his son's teacher, for any number of reasons.

As usual, he was most concerned that you remain focused on "the tasks at hand." As is most pressing for Seventh Year students, conclude your studies and prepare to make a place for yourself in the world. Should you require or request assistance, I am available during the usual times: Tuesday evenings between 7 and 9, Fridays after luncheon.

Professor Snape

note and the fifth dose of Wolfsbane, delivered to Lupin by House Elf

2005-08-17T00:02:00Z

Lupin,

The Elf will take the goblet. Fetch tomorrow's dose from my office in the early evening; I must verify the strength.

Snape

Small scroll and a galleon spelled to Oliver Wood

2005-08-16T23:57:19Z

Thank you for the offer of serving as post carrier, Mister Wood.

I've arranged for some ground Plantain root from Antion's Apothecary, if you would collect it for me.

S. Snape

Spelled reply to Draco Malfoy

2005-08-16T23:51:09Z

Thank you, Mister Malfoy.

Your father disclosed as much yesterday afternoon.

Welcome back. I trust that you are prepared to resume your studies with Miss Granger when classes begin on September 1. Ensure that you order any additional reading materials promptly; Flourish and Blotts has been rather behind with their deliveries, and I would hate to see your efforts languish for lack of planning.

Professor Snape

A lily resting on his pillow by Minerva's head, charmed to whisper in his own voice

2005-08-16T11:17:09Z

Goodbye, Love.

Heavy, even script on a sealed scroll spelled to Minerva's pocket

2005-08-15T21:47:20Z

Minerva,

I have just returned from London, with information of the utmost importance -- to both of us. Please join me -- I will arrange for dinner.

~~This must be the last.~~

Severus

A steaming goblet delivered to Lupin by house-elf, with note

2005-08-13T00:09:58Z

Lupin,

As requested.

Do not think for an instant about sharing this with Weasley.

SS

Note spelled to his pillow, inches from Minerva's head

2005-08-12T10:54:43Z

Good morning, Minerva.

Breakfast waits for you in the sitting room. Tea is not included, nor will the House-Elves add it to the menu; Poppy is correct in her surmise. Enjoy your meal, then relax; you shall not be immediately missed.

As for Weasley's new condition; we'll know more after the lunar cycle. There's nothing to be done for him prior; if he is not slated to fully transform, Wolfsbane will kill him. As for how and why... obviously there is a werewolf giving in to the animalistic urges of violence and hunger for blood while in human form. Whether he does so alone, or at the compulsion of the Dark Lord's followers, is the question.

Rest,
Severus

hastily scrawled note, spelled to Minerva

2005-08-10T18:55:11Z

I will be there within the hour. Do not touch those wounds, Minerva.

Tell Lupin we'll discuss his note after we've established a diagnosis.

Be safe.

Plain, sealed scroll spelled to Minerva's pocket

2005-08-05T19:36:49Z

My
Minerva

I was ~~not in our~~ in my workroom through breakfast this morning, so did not note your absence ~~from~~.

If your first years are having nightmares, Poppy can dose them. You needn't sit up with them all night. Though given your skills, I wonder why you did not recreate a more ~~forgiving~~ comfortable piece of furniture?

It appears that I have missed lunch. ~~I do not want~~ ~~I am not hungry~~ ~~I will work through sup~~

Dine with me this evening?

Severus

Plain, sealed scroll spelled to Minerva's pocket

2005-08-02T22:47:54Z

~~My l~~
~~Min~~

No, I am presiding over but eight Slytherins as yet. I discussed the portents with Albus late last evening. There will be much more than long faces and fear for all of us to regret ere long.

I fear that our quiet times together may be over, my ~~dar~~ Minerva. I have begun a new study that is far too dangerous for any to bear witness. ~~And given the suspect nature of my charges, it will not be safe for you to be seen in our corridors~~ I will leave the Floo keyed open, only to you but I cannot promise that I will return to ~~our~~ bed at anything approaching a decent hour.

~~I am~~
~~Your~~

Severus

Patronus Message to Dumbledore

2005-08-01T23:01:59Z

Send for me when you have free moments to hear my report. I will be in my workroom.

As I'm sure you are already aware, there are but eight students of my House who have thus far returned. The situation does not bode well for us.

A simple scroll tied with ivy, perfumed with the same rose scent and owled to Minerva

2005-06-29T02:55:58Z

~~Dear,~~
Minerva,

The potions were a simple Confraga potion to replace the dregs of your old bottle, and a new Disciplining Draught that I thought might prove usefu with the children. I'll bring more of each for you on Friday evening.

~~Tell your sister to keep her snooty little nose out of~~ As for Friday evening, I believe I will return to the castle. I have spent the day mulling over some of our pupils and their relationships, and am beginning to doubt the absolution of our first conclusions. In particular, Malfoy and Nott concern me. The -- forgive me -- Muggle nature of their behaviour is so utterly out of character for two such classist, pureblood prigs. I am unable to comprehend what set them off, unless the catalyst lies within that flighty Hufflepuff. At present I've owled Draco and threatened him with maternal disappointment should he fail to respond. Nott has been rather too hasty with expressing his concern over "poor Draco" earlier in the year; I do not trust him to be truthful, nor my own skills at separating fact from his embroidery just yet. Saturday morning may thus necessitate a few familial visits.

Take to your rest, Minerva. I look forward to ~~seeing you on~~ Friday.

Yours.

Official Slytherin House scroll, sealed and delivered by barn owl to Draco Malfoy

2005-06-29T01:23:20Z

Mister Malfoy,

I trust that I adequately expressed my surprise and displeasure over your altercation with Mister Nott late Friday evening, and on Saturday morning following the ball. In reviewing the matter in the days since past, I find that I am less satisfied with your response at the time. In all the years I have spent guiding your growth and potential, I have never observed you to resort to such a blatantly Muggle tactic of losing an argument.

I expect a more complete explanation within twenty-four hours of receipt. The owl has been instructed to await your response, so as not to tax your father's servants unnecessarily. I do hope that we may resolve this matter ourselves and begin to plot the appropriate courses for your final year at Hogwarts -- and the time beyond -- without unduly worrying your parents. Narcissa will not react well to hearing report of her son behaving in such a publicly disgraceful manner.

~ Professor S. Snape

Still Waters

*Notes to Abbott, Bones, Brocklehurst, Davis, Longbottom, Nott, Patil, Potter, Smith, & Thomas*

*Several Sealed Scrolls delivered to Horace Slughorn by Owl Post*

*Note returned to Dumbledore with the same House Elf*

*more crisply folded note delivered to Malfoy by morning's owl post*

*crisp note sent to Miss Davis by morning's owl post*

*Frantic Patronus sent Winging to the Hospital, just a few turns ahead of Severus*

*Note scribbled and sent from the corridor in to Minerva's Office*

*Scroll spelled to Minerva's office*

*Note tied to a small dark bottle, delivered by House Elf to the Headmaster in his chambers*

*Cloaked note delivered to Minerva's private study by Patronus*

*Parchment spelled to Crabbe's desk in the dormitory*

*Scroll spelled to Draco Malfoy*

*note and the fifth dose of Wolfsbane, delivered to Lupin by House Elf*

*Small scroll and a galleon spelled to Oliver Wood*

*Spelled reply to Draco Malfoy*

*A lily resting on his pillow by Minerva's head, charmed to whisper in his own voice*

*Heavy, even script on a sealed scroll spelled to Minerva's pocket*

*A steaming goblet delivered to Lupin by house-elf, with note*

*Note spelled to his pillow, inches from Minerva's head*

*hastily scrawled note, spelled to Minerva*

*Plain, sealed scroll spelled to Minerva's pocket*

*Plain, sealed scroll spelled to Minerva's pocket*

*Patronus Message to Dumbledore*

*A simple scroll tied with ivy, perfumed with the same rose scent and owled to Minerva*

*Official Slytherin House scroll, sealed and delivered by barn owl to Draco Malfoy*

Notes to Abbott, Bones, Brocklehurst, Davis, Longbottom, Nott, Patil, Potter, Smith, & Thomas

Several Sealed Scrolls delivered to Horace Slughorn by Owl Post

Note returned to Dumbledore with the same House Elf

more crisply folded note delivered to Malfoy by morning's owl post

crisp note sent to Miss Davis by morning's owl post

Frantic Patronus sent Winging to the Hospital, just a few turns ahead of Severus

Note scribbled and sent from the corridor in to Minerva's Office

Scroll spelled to Minerva's office

Note tied to a small dark bottle, delivered by House Elf to the Headmaster in his chambers

Cloaked note delivered to Minerva's private study by Patronus

Parchment spelled to Crabbe's desk in the dormitory

Scroll spelled to Draco Malfoy

note and the fifth dose of Wolfsbane, delivered to Lupin by House Elf

Small scroll and a galleon spelled to Oliver Wood

Spelled reply to Draco Malfoy

A lily resting on his pillow by Minerva's head, charmed to whisper in his own voice

Heavy, even script on a sealed scroll spelled to Minerva's pocket

A steaming goblet delivered to Lupin by house-elf, with note

Note spelled to his pillow, inches from Minerva's head

hastily scrawled note, spelled to Minerva

Plain, sealed scroll spelled to Minerva's pocket

Plain, sealed scroll spelled to Minerva's pocket

Patronus Message to Dumbledore

A simple scroll tied with ivy, perfumed with the same rose scent and owled to Minerva

Official Slytherin House scroll, sealed and delivered by barn owl to Draco Malfoy