Snape being just a *mite* petty and getting those digs in = delicious. A part of me wishes to see Severus mention his bondmate as such to Ron. Shipping plays a part (hooray flash-forward moments!), as does the desire to screw the pins into Ron a bit. His terrible caveman reactions to all of this have netted him some firm boots to his backside. Another part is glad it's being done to a platonic friend, as our Professor is not deeply in love. It'd cheapen the moment, and it'd lose the few sweet/concerned undertones. It wouldn't be a pissing contest; it'd be just piss.

Flitwick's "9:07 sharp!" bit endangered my tea. Hermione and Severus might just risk their Prince(ss) Swot titles.

Thanks for another look at the intrahouse life of the Slytherins. Multuple students are working together to sus out the truth behind the potion dealers. What fun! And then they create and run a small business together. Will more students purchase from the Snakes, or will they sell to Smith and let him front for them? Will it remain in-House?

Maybe I'm terrible, but I half-want Ron's DoP to be a squib, or work too well. I don't want Ron to suffer, but I do want some him to learn empathy for Hermione, even if the process to get there is unpleasant. I just want them to be better friends for each other. To do that, they need to grow more.et's just say it's ok if Ron's growth is less pleasant than the others. 😈