Severus's Morning

I never expected to wake up this early on a Saturday, but since I have I should make the most of it. I wonder how much work I can get done before breakfast? Hopefully Madam Pince won't mind me coming in and disturbing her early morning re-shelving and check-out check-ins.

The halls are so pleasant like this, empty and silent. I prefer it like this instead of the usual chaos of students rushing in every direction bumping into everyone without apologizing and all the voices echoing everywhere. When it's quiet like this it is easier to think. That and I'm alone, which is how I prefer to be, except when I'm with- nevermind.

It doesn't take me as long as it usually does to reach the second floor. Oh yes, I definitely prefer the school like this.

The library is always quiet, that is why I prefer to work in here. I even have a favorite table that is by a window near the Potions section in the back tower corner.

Madam Pince offers a friendly smile as I walk by her desk. I give her a polite nod to show respect and head back towards what I like to think of as my usual spot.

I have a History of Magic essay and Ancient Runes homework to finish. Though I have to admit having to write a two foot long essay about 'Nentral the nice' is not all that intellectually stimulating.

Unfortunately with a ghost for a teacher, History of Magic as a class is not intellectually stimulating. Just the opposite in fact.

I set my bag down on the table and pull out my History book. I pull out a chair but instead of sitting down immediately I think I will go see if I can't find a book or two to help me write this essay. It's not like I have notes from class that will help.

The History section is the largest in the school's library. Not that that surprises me, it's just an interesting fact I've observed when I come here.

Let's see what I can find. I skim the titles on different shelves to see if anything helpful comes to view.

Goblin Grudges through the 1500's. The Barbaric Dealings of Grem the grim. Glad I wasn't assigned that one, editing myself would be a nightmare. Besides, given the slim spine, I doubt he was all that barbaric anyways. Not that I find the truly barbaric goblins more fascinating, it's just they usually have more than one volume to their names. Take Mogat the malign, for example. He spent over forty years slandering goblin reputations throughout Ireland, and has over twelve volumes describing it all. And I only know that because Cenis Wulfric, the gryffindor girl I tutor in potions, was assigned him and made a cheek about it earlier this week. Apparently, he is a rare kind of goblin, his name actually fits what he is known for. Remarkable if you ask me. Just don't tell her I said that.

Ah! Notorious Goblins Volume VI: L through R. This should have something about Nentral, surely.

I slide the book from the shelves and flip through the index. Yes, 'Netral the Nice pages 89-90'. A very selective history I'm sure. I'll have to find a few more if I'm going to have enough for this report. It isn't that hard though, there are several sections of the goblin rebellions from his era.

In just a matter of minutes I have three more books under my armpit. Since I'm already on my way to the section, I guess it couldn't hurt to peruse for some tantalizing reading material. Get my intellect stimulated. Frankly, if it weren't for this section, potions would be just as dull and useless of a class as History of Magic.

I doubt Slughorn has even read the books he assigned for his classes. Of course, it's more appalling to think that after all these years of teaching no one has pointed out the directions are not entirely accurate. It's astonishing to think anyone gets an outstanding in potions with those directions. I however, know better.

Catastrophic Cauldron Creations: a compilation of potions discovered completely by accident. There's a book I should bring to Cenis's attention. Sometimes even I can't figure out what she did to make her potions go wrong. Though, honestly, I would rather not find out if any of her accidents have more properties than just inducing headaches. That reminds me, I should just request her assistance with my Ancient Runes homework. She's the best in class, and it's not like I'm not helping her with her studies. Still, should have thought of that before, but... well, I try to keep her out of my thoughts as much as possible. She's just one of those people who you can hear talking to you in your brain, even when she's not there. The nightmares.

Ah, Dimitri R. I. Pewtervasque. My absolute favorite potions master. He's the creator of some pretty interesting potions. His Dodo Draught keens your intellect when your nervous or under pressure. His Devontic potion causes the drinker to speak in poetic meter. Dianthilepin, that makes the drinker hallucinate and see prancing pink bunnies. Don't ask me how that one works, I'm too scared to find out in case Cenis ever asked me about it. This way I can tell the truth, deny any knowledge other than its existence. That girl has a rather odd and obsessive attraction for rabbits.

Perfectly Pretty Potions. Yeah, I think I'll skip that one. Cauldron Curables, a rather odd and very slim book from the 1300's full of outdated and many, now expired cures for common ailments of that era. I doubt that has ever been checked out. Stop Your Slicing, Broil and Bubble, Tasty Tankard Treats, 100 uses for Pumpkin Juice You've Never Thought of Before. I never said all the books here were useful. Just that as a whole, the section is more informative than our school books. The shelves also contain several issues of The Practiced Potioneer, which I subscribe to myself. I wonder if they have the April edition from this year, I lent mine to Lily and never got it back.

Perhaps I should request it from her. At least then we might be able to start some form of conversation with one another. Spent the entire summer without exchanging an owl. I swear, I will convince her to forgive me this year. There will be cordiality between us once again, and then, then I'll again try to gain her heart.

I miss her.

Well enough dawdling, it's back to my table for me and on to my History of Magic essay.

Cenis Wulfric is my own character, you will see her on and off in my fanfiction and occasionally in "Matelia Legwll's" too, merely because we had fun swapping our original characters. If you see the name Justin Turner, it is Matelia's oc. If you see Ariel Minesca, that is my other o.c., she is a Ravenclaw student and my version of Luna Lovegood's mother.

Several of the above books, goblins, and potions were completely made up at random on the spot between both me and Matelia, so hope you enjoyed the randomness. And yes, there will be more to this scene than just showing you how depressed of a robot Snape is. (if you don't think that's funny go read my Short Sorcerer Scenes, you'll understand.) Also, it just a fun collection to read. Not that I'm promoting myself or anything. I wouldn't do that.