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Post by Joshua Twiggs on Mar 23, 2023 7:35:21 GMT 10
Joshua did not like going into the Dungeons. They were cold and foreboding and dark.
So different from the basement with its soft light and familiar sounds and smells.
Whether his aversion to the Dungeons was due to its appearance or thanks to the potions professor, he could not tell. Probably both.
Despite already dreading having to talk to Snape - the main reason he had postponed this for as long as he had - Joshua walked with purpose.
His dad had inquired about all their potions kits during their stop at the apothecary while shopping for school supplies and he had had nothing to show for. Even Tobias had his potions kit before him.
Next summer, he‘d have something to show his dad as well.
Even if he may not take Potions in his N.E.W.T.s. He doubted he’d even get in. He was no potions genius like other people in his class.
When he finally reached the door to Snape’s office after walking through this dungeon for what felt like eternity, he knocked onto the door.
He looked behind him to see whether Amber was still with him as he waited to be called upon by Snape - if he was in. No way was he just barging in, he had no desire to lose his head this morning.
Post by Amber Lloyd on Mar 24, 2023 2:22:04 GMT 10
Normally, walking through the castle with Joshua made Amber quite chatty.
But the bleak Dungeon gave her always a little bit the feeling of not being welcomed, therefore she was rather quiet and just walked beside Joshua.
Maybe it wasn't just the Dungeon. Maybe also a little bit the need to see Snape, if they wanted to have their potion kit.
Amber hadn't felt the need to have it until now, but with the upcoming OWL exams it would be really beneficiable to have an opportunity to train for portions more in her free time.
Sure, she could read stuff about it in books, but in potions practise beat reading. And she was a little more practical type anyway.
Because Joshua already knocked, Amber just stood beside him. She tried to give him an encouraging smile - which counted for her as well. Then she awaited Snape with him.
With a swish of his wand, the door suddenly swung open -- yet magically prevented from banging against the wall. The doorway clear, Snape awaited his company to make an entrance and explain why his peace was being intruded upon yet again. He glanced up just enough to see who it was, then resumed his task at hand.
Most notable was a decent stack of leather-bound books on one side of his desk. There were titles such as An Intricate Comparison of Werewolves and Wuffsnouts, The Most Advanced Study of Counter-Poisons, Lost and Forgotten Counter-Curses, An Ancient Guide to Forbidden Magical Practices, and A Last Resort to Deadly Cures.
Post by Joshua Twiggs on Mar 31, 2023 14:11:06 GMT 10
Joshua was glad Amber was with him, the Dungeons seemed a little bit less unwelcoming with a friend by his side. He returned her smile and gave a thumbs up.
They could do this.
If his baby brother had managed to get his potion kit, so could they. They just had to wrestle the head snake first.
Joshua startled slightly when the door swung open, yet pulled himself together rather quickly.
“Good morning, Sir. Hope you‘ve had a productive summer,“ he greeted with a brief glance at the books around Snape’s desk. He was uncertain if ‘killing with kindness‘ would have any effect on the potions master.
“I would like to request to start my Potions Kit and earn permission to use the Student Laboratory,“ he said.
Joshua refrained from speaking on Amber‘s behalf, since talking to Snape more often than not felt like a gamble and he did not want to spoil her chances.
“It is high time I start working on improving my understanding of this fine art and practice is the best way to learn.“
He managed to keep a straight face, eventhough he was secretly dying to say he ‘needed to stop joshing around‘, just to see what would happen. But once again: He was rather fond of having all his limbs accounted for and attached to his body. Especially today, considering it was Tryouts day.
Post by Amber Lloyd on Mar 31, 2023 18:42:35 GMT 10
Amber prepared herself as the door to Snapes office opened and entered after his invite.
"Good morning, Professor!" she greeted him respectfully.
As she saw Snape sitting at the desk, she glanced at the pile of books beside him. 'Werewolves and Wuffsnouts' caught her eye. Maybe Wuffsnouts were a type of magical creatures? She definitely had to look that up!
But then she quickly reminded herself about what she actually came here for. She stood up a little straighter then before, looked at Snape with a determined expression and explained her reason after Joshua.
"Yes, I would also like to ask for permission to use the student laboratory. I want to learn more about potions and the brewing of them. One can definitely gain some knowledge about it through reading, but only through practise you can truly understand the craft of potion brewing."
She hoped Snape shared her opinion. Or did she say too much? In Snapes case she always felt like it was a gamble what to say. A little bit nervous she awaited his response.
Professor Snape scrutinised the student, almost as if he was reading their mind. He drew out the moment, letting them be nervous and unsure.
'Very well. I shall grant you a chance to prove you're willing to dedicated yourself to the task at hand.' He summoned two scrolls to the front of his desk for them to grab, which listed ingredients and their locations around Hogwarts.
Snape turned his interest back to his own task, making it clear he was done with their conversation. If it could even be called that.
'Bring me five ingredients you've collected yourself,' he explained, sorting some papers under candlelight. 'Only then shall I consider your request.'
Post by Joshua Twiggs on Apr 1, 2023 16:47:16 GMT 10
When Snape did not answer right away, instead letting their words hang in the air and scrutinising them, Joshua grew more and more uncomfortable.
He had nothing against Slytherin in general, but their Head of House was such a difficult person to get along with, he figured that did not work in their favour regarding their overall likability at all.
Snape finally answered, agreeing to let them start their Kit, and it felt like a weight was lifted off Joshua‘s chest.
“Thank you, Sir!“, he grabbed the scroll as quickly as possible and headed out into the corridor, not wanting to spend any more time than necessary in that office.
He paused a few feet away from the door to see whether Amber was following as well as take a look at the list of ingredients. He raised his eyebrows as some were clearly listed as being found in the Forbidden Forest at night.
No way would he try and get some of them for Snape to see and count towards his Potions Kit. That seemed like a sure fire way to get detention.
He also did not feel like hunting spiders right now, not very eager to stay in this part of the castle for any longer.
“Ah!“, he tapped onto the scroll. “I know how to get this one.“
Joshua grinned towards Amber and put the scroll into his pocket before going on his merry way, glad to leave Snape‘s office behind him for now.
Post by Kody Ashworth on Apr 2, 2023 0:15:22 GMT 10
It was easy to get lost in the Dungeon's and Kody wasn't going to hear otherwise. He backtracked a few times before he managed to stumble upon Professor Snape's office. He noticed, perhaps too late, that he should have knocked on the door.
With one foot in the office and one out, Kody quickly backtracked and hoped he hadn't been seen. With a sigh, or maybe a breath to steel himself, he knocked on the door.
Potions wasn't his top favourite subject but he found it interesting at the very least and felt it would be useful to improve his skills. At the very least, he would be able to aid Reena as an assistant.
If she needed one.
Kody waited, peeking in to see if Professor Snape was going to usher him inside or not.
Amber didn’t like the suspense Snape kept them with. It was killing her inside.
A wave of relief came over her, as Snape accepted their plea. And the task seemed doable.
She took the scroll from Snape with a “Thank you, Professor!”
Then she hurried after Joshua into the corridor, not wanting to be alone with Snape.
Amber looked like Joshua at the list of ingredients. There were many ingredients they couldn’t get right now (like at night in the Forbidden Forest), but Joshua seemed to know one they could collect.
Amber smiled at him. “Lead the way!”
She followed Joshua, trusting him he knew were to go.
It was second nature walking through the dungeons. He understood how students from other houses could get a bit lost or turn around. Pierce had been walking these dungeons for four years now, he almost didn't need to think of where he was going until he was already there. Though he could say that about most parts of the castle. He had great sense of direction.
It seemed he wasn't the only one visiting Professor Snape's office this morning. A couple students were leaving, and it seemed a fellow fourth year was waiting his turn. One Pierce quickly recognized as Kody Ashworth.
"Kody," he regarded the Gryffindor with a polite nod of his head. "I'm assuming we're here for the same reason."
If Kody was waiting, that meant he already knocked. No use in knocking again, especially not wanting to test Snape's patience.
Post by Kody Ashworth on Apr 3, 2023 17:40:50 GMT 10
"Hey Pierce!" Kody greeted his classmate with an excited whisper -- because he figured anything louder than that would get him into trouble from Professor Snape. But he was excited to see Pierce here too!
"Potions kit?" He answered and if Pierce was here for one, then that helped him to feel better. Less like he was behind. He considered telling Pierce all about getting his Herbology kit earlier in the morning but figured, again, more conversation would work against him.
He knew Snape was in there so he just had to be patient.
Which was hard for him. Kody's body seemed to want to jiggle with the lack of movement or something to do. Hopefully Snape would summon them into his office soon!
Pierce smiled softly at Kody's whisper. It probably was smart to stay quiet. Who knew how many students had already come to Professor Snape's office this morning. He seemed quiet popular, and Pierce knew his patience had it's limits.
"That is correct," Pierce said in the same whisper as Kody. "I did about as much studying as I could on my own, it's time for a more hands-on approach."
Pierce eyed Kody in amusement. The boy was literally vibrating with excitement and energy -- the complete opposite of the Slytherin. Pierce gave off his calm aura as usual, although he was excited to start his potions kit as well. More learning and building of skill was always welcome.
"Patience, he'll call us in shortly," Pierce said with a knowing grin. He hoped it would help Kody calm down a bit. He knew others found Snape intimidating.
Professor Snape ignored the departure of the other students, though suppressed a noise of annoyance when of course more showed up at the same time. At this rate, he'd have to install a revolving door. He missed the quiet and emptiness of the summer already.
'Do not dawdle,' he said, glaring at the pair chatting quietly near his door. Snape beckoned them to enter, in hope of getting this over with rather than waiting for them to finish wasting his time with their idle conversation.
He'd hid his double-take well, though. A Slytherin and Gryffindor having a civil conversation, and in the Dungeons of all places, was almost jarring to look at. Not that it didn't happen, supposedly even genuine not to simply deter trouble, but it was always surprising to see.
Then again, it was an Ashworth and a Twiggs. Both have siblings in the respective houses as well. Snape clenched his jaw, eyeing his notes with disdain. He owed Minerva two Galleons.
Post by Kody Ashworth on Apr 8, 2023 18:00:34 GMT 10
"Good morning, Professor." Kody greeted the Potions Master cheerfully, buoyed by his conversation with Pierce it seemed.
He entered into the office and came to a stop in front if Professor Snape's desk, "Me and Pierce were hoping to get permission to use the Student Lab."
There was a small pause and then he added, "I want to get better at Potions. My sister, Reena, is ace at them! I want to try and be as good as her.
Well a boy could dream.
Kody glanced at Pierce, giving him a big smile and hoping the Slytherin wasn't too annoyed that Kody had lumped them together in this.
After all, they both had said this was why they were here!
Pierce automatically straightened his robes a bit at Snape's beckon; adjusting his glasses as he stepped inside after Kody. The boy went right into it before Pierce could even open his mouth. It was probably quite obvious why they were here regardless. Did anyone come to just chat with Snape? He was curious.
Pierce didn't mind Kody's opening. It was quick and to the point, he liked that. The Slytherin took his own place beside the Gryffindor and nodded towards Snape.
"I've done various studies within class and outside of class. Although I've felt like it's time I could do more and the student lab would be perfect for me to further my studies."
Unlike Kody he didn't mention wanting to get better as one of his reason. It was one of his best and favorite subjects after all.
"As I'm very interested in potions, using the student lab would be very beneficial to me." Pierce glanced at Kody and then back at the Professor and waited patiently.
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