| potions_master in nocturne_alley @ 2002-08-15 14:24:00 |
| Current mood: | slightly amused |
| Current music: | the viscounts - harlem nocturne |
a case of mistaken identity
Imagine my surprise to find that many students have claimed to see a vision of none other than myself roaming about the halls in a dressing gown. And, of course, Lupin encouraged this misconception with the sage advice to "riddikulus" the said vision.
Ladies and gentlemen (and I say that with the most liberal intent), if indeed I was a nightmare to anyone, then unless someone has an unnatural fear of me in a dressing gown, then the said vision would have already been riddikulus'ed.
Additionally, I seem to remember this being a very elementary Third year DADA lesson. If memory serves me well, and it always does, doesn't a boggart change with every person who looks upon it? Unless there are an inordinate amount of students here at Hogwarts that place me at the forefront of their most secret fear. If this is the case, then I shall endeavor to enjoy teaching class.
However, I think this is a case of students who are "joining the bandwagon." Shall I hold my breath waiting for the next product of the rumor mill? What is it to be next?
Nice try, Hogwarts.
Comments:
| sinistra @ 2002-08-15 09:11 pm UTC |
Really, Severus, is it necessary to be so malcontent over a little house dress? I personally thought it showed off your hips delightfully. I am certain that several other professors would be in agreement.
| onourbrooms @ 2002-08-16 04:46 pm UTC |
Alas, I didn't get to see Sevvie in his charming little frock. I'm sure I would otherwise be swift to agree.
(parent)| sinistra @ 2002-08-16 06:35 pm UTC |
Fortunately, I have a pensieve for just such an occasion.
(parent)| lupercus @ 2002-08-15 10:51 pm UTC |
Well, Severus, how else would you explain a vision of you in a green housedress roaming about the castle? I suspect that in the cases of students sighting this peculiar apparition the reason it still maintained it's rather... distinguished form is because the Boggart itself did not spot a student in return. A Boggart, as I'm sure you know, must see its foe before it can transform, and it takes several bouts of Riddikulus before it becomes so confused that it destroys itself. As ![[info]](../icons/userinfo.gif){kind=icon}
sinistra has already pointed out, the Boggart has taken on several different shapes since its inception last evening as it began to encounter more students in the corridors.
However, I have it on good authority that as of now the Boggart has been successfully dealt with. If I'm not mistaken, the Boggart had become a bag of vomit-flavored Every-Flavor Beans, which leads me to believe it was our own Headmaster who finally managed to vanquish it, after Riddikulusing it into a Chocolate Frog with one leg. The man's sweet tooth must be the size of a Ridgeback's fang.
I should inform you, though, that before its untimely demise the Boggart did assume your form once again, for an unknown victim - yet without the housedress. Or any sort of dress, for that matter. It is fortunate Severus that you are not hearing of a starkers version of yourself skulking about the school, really. I don't know who it was exactly that saw it, but I have my suspicions.
I shall make it a point to ask that Mr Filch put locks on all closets, wardrobes and cupboards in the school containing Boggarts, from this point on. Just to be on the safe side. Will that do, Severus?