The Root
Title: The Root
Author: ac1d6urn
House: Slytherin
Challenge: Root
Rating: G
Character(s): Neville Longbottom
Word Count: 100
Summary: Neville finds a new pet
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"Longbottom, it's a root. Cut it and start mincing," Neville's inner authoritative voice boomed in Snape's domineering tones.
"But . . .” He despised the chore!
The immature mandrake curled up, wrinkled its face even more, hiccupped, and resumed shrieking.
Thankful for the earmuffs, Neville mentally muffled the voice with Grandmother's vulture hat. "Now, now, don't worry," he addressed the mandrake, “No knife, see.”
The mandrake grew fond of Neville’s quarters. It paced nervously all day and occasionally whined, relieved and puppy-like. Neville’s face went white every time.
It took weeks to break it of the habit, but Neville managed.
Author: ac1d6urn
House: Slytherin
Challenge: Root
Rating: G
Character(s): Neville Longbottom
Word Count: 100
Summary: Neville finds a new pet
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"Longbottom, it's a root. Cut it and start mincing," Neville's inner authoritative voice boomed in Snape's domineering tones.
"But . . .” He despised the chore!
The immature mandrake curled up, wrinkled its face even more, hiccupped, and resumed shrieking.
Thankful for the earmuffs, Neville mentally muffled the voice with Grandmother's vulture hat. "Now, now, don't worry," he addressed the mandrake, “No knife, see.”
The mandrake grew fond of Neville’s quarters. It paced nervously all day and occasionally whined, relieved and puppy-like. Neville’s face went white every time.
It took weeks to break it of the habit, but Neville managed.