HP Rare Pair Fest: How Pansy Got Neville
How Pansy Got Neville Rated: E for Smut Words: 5K Genre: Romance
Excerpt:
Pansy was reformed. She’d left all of that pureblood nonsense in the past. She’d never really bought into it anyway. But with the way Professor Longbottom avoided her and couldn’t make eye contact when they were forced to speak, you’d think she was the head of the Death Eater squad.
It rankled her to no end. So, she decided she was going to find ways to bother him right back. She was going to get him so good.
She strode into Greenhouse 3, and the heads of the students whipped around to face her. She ignored them all, striding right up to Professor Longbottom right as he was mid-lecture and tossed a pile of textbooks at his feet.
“Your 3rd-period Herbology students came into my class covered in dirt and these textbooks are now filthy. Clean them and teach your students how to cast a proper Scourgify while you're at it.”
His eyes were wide with surprise for a moment but he schooled his expression quickly. “Thank you for joining us Professor Parkinson,” he spoke calmly. She hated how he made it sound like he’d invited her to be there. He was supposed to be flustered, embarrassed. “We are working with Asphodel today. Can anyone tell our esteemed Potions Master what part of the plant is used in potion making?”
Electra, a small curly-haired blonde from Hufflepuff raised her hand. “We use the roots, in their powdered form.”
Neville nodded and smiled at the girl. “Very good Ms. Reyes. 10 points to Hufflepuff.”
“Now can anyone tell Professor Parkinson what potions we cultivate Asphodel for?”
Pansy tapped her foot, trying her best to keep her cool. “I am perfectly aware of the uses of Asphodel roots in potion making, Longbottom. I just need my books cleaned. The dirt can get into the potions and ruin them. I have other things to do during my planning period. Good day.”
“Of course, Professor. Thank you for joining us.”
Pansy was furious. The first time that man decided not to cower in her presence, and it had ruined her plan.
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