Excellent. Plausible, and not that crass, smutty stuff.
Author's Response: I always saw Snape as poor as a church mouse and was glad to see my point of view redeemed. Thanks for also seeing my version as plausible.
Amorette
Very nice. Your characterizations of both Snape and Malfoy were very well done, I thought. I liked the tea with Slughorn scene particularly-- the amusing stories Lucius and Slughorn told, and Severus knowing no amusing stories so listening quietly. I thought that spoke volumes to Snape's character.
Quite enjoyable.
Jen
Author's Response: Thank you. The scene existed in an earlier version, written pre-HBP, and when Slughorn came into existence, he fitted into it perfectly! Thanks for taking the time to review.
Amorette