Author's notes: Yes, another pathetic I'll-Do-What-I-Can-To-Avoid-Descriptions fic. Imagine McGonagall and Snape pinning notes at each other's door. Innocent little notes, to do with everyday business at Hogwarts. Reminders of staff meetings and so forth. Jinxed, of course, so that students cannot read them. You'll need to picture very clearly what happens between those letters. Dates are important, too, that's why I added them. Have fun sneaking around in our two favourite Hogwarts professors' private lives and leave, if you wish, a little note yourself when you have finished. Hope you enjoy the piece.
Notes
First series of notes: Feb 83 - Jul 85
February 10th, 1983
Dear Severus,
Just writing to thank you for the splendid evening and to point out that the roast beaf was delicious. You really are an excellent cook.
Minerva.
**February 11th, 1983
Dear Minerva,
Just writing to point out that I ordered the roast beef at the Three Broomsticks in Hogsmeade. I cannot cook.
Severus.
November 19th, 1983
Dear Severus,
Just writing to remind you of the staff meeting at nine o'clock.
Minerva.
**November 20th, 1983
Dear Minerva,
Just writing to thank you for the reminder.
Severus.
**November 20th, 1983
Do I get the feeling that you are not taking me quite seriously, Severus?
**November 21st, 1983
Dear Minerva,
I would not dare take you - seriously or not.
Severus.
January 12th, 1984
Dear Severus,
Staff meeting at nine.
Minerva.
March 3rd, 1984
Dear Minerva,
Congratulations on your spectacular performance against Ravenclaw. I am impressed.
Severus.
**March 4th, 1984
Dear Severus,
I'd appreciate if you kept your unprofessional comments to yourself. We are still in the lead, after all.
Minerva.
PS: Your seeker could do with losing some weight.
June 3rd, 1984
Dear Minerva,
Three Galleons on the outcome of the match tomorrow.
Severus.
**June 3rd, 1984
Deal.
**June 4th, 1984
Dear Severus,
My sincerest greetings.
Minerva.
**June 4th, 1984
You are not funny.
**June 5th, 1984
Dear Severus,
I am truly sorry. Care for a glass of butterbeer at Rosmerta's tonight?
Minerva.
**June 5th, 1984
Busy.
September 1st, 1984
Dear Severus,
Albus asked me to remind you that this year's first staff meeting will be in Hogsmeade. Three Broomsticks, nine o'clock. Please bring the Quidditch timetable!
Minerva.
**September 1st, 1984
It was your turn to set up the Quidditch timetable.
Greetings, Severus.
**September 1st, 1984
Dear Severus,
We agreed at the end of last term that whoever failed to win the Quidditch cup would have to do the next timetable. I suggest you better hurry up.
Minerva.
**September 1st, 1984
Dear Minerva,
I cannot recall such agreement, but I will set up a timetable nevertheless to make sure not all the Slytherin matches are in mid-winter or brooding heat again.
Severus.
**September 1st, 1984
Are you suggesting Gryffindor cheated, Severus Snape?
**September 1st, 1984
No. I am suggesting YOU cheated. See you tonight.
**September 2nd, 1984
Dear Severus,
I am sorry for losing control last night. I was tired and upset about a letter I hat received from Dedalus Diggle that was once again full of inconsiderate statements about Albus and the way he runs the school. I believe your team is very well trained and Thymiane Flint is a very capable captain, just to clear that up. And you are right, Gryffindor would not have won half their games had it not been for Charlie Weasley.
Minerva.
**September 3rd, 1984
Dear Minerva,
Thank you for clearing that up. I fully agree
with you and suggest a well placed curse to
solve the Diggle-problem.
Have a good start of term.
Severus.
February 14th, 1985
Dear Severus,
Remember to give out the timetables for the
N.E.W.T.s before the end of the week,, will
you? A couple of parents complained about last
year's lack of organization.
Happy Valentine's day.
Minerva.
**February 14th, 1985
Dear Minerva,
Thanks for the reminder. I had almost forgotten.
Severus.
February 21st, 1985
Dear Severus,
Perhaps I was wrong about your Beaters being as stupid as oversized, but both of them keep fouling on purpose, and I want you to put an end to this.
Minerva.
**February 22nd, 1985
Dear Minerva,
Wilson and Clark both declared that the accident was neither provoked nor intended. Hope Weasley gets better soon.
Severus.
April 26th, 1985
Dear Severus,
Meet you in the Three Broomsticks tonight. No refusal accepted.
Minerva.
**April 26th, 1985
See you at seven then.
**April 27th, 1985
Dear Severus,
Thank you very much indeed for the splendid evening. I enjoyed our conversation and would carry on with pleasure, if we could find a convenient time and occasion.
Minerva.
**April 27th, 1985
Tonight at seven?
**April 27th, 1985
Dear Severus,
Thank you very much indeed for the invitation, but I am afraid I have to decline. We are playing Hufflepuff and I was specifically asked to come and watch. The team seems to think they cannot manage this by themselves. But you can join me, if you like. I believe Albus said he was going to join us as well.
Minerva.
**April 27th, 1985
I'd rather not. Watching the Hufflepuff team is usually quite amusing, but I do not think I can stand watching another Gryffindor victory. Have a nice evening!
Severus.
June 7th, 1985
Dear Minerva,
It was only when the N.E.W.T.s results were given out today that I realized that half the Gryffindor team are taking their leave this year. Since the situation is about the same in Slytherin, do you think the Quidditch trials should be held before the summer break?
Severus.
**June 8th, 1985
Dear Severus,
Marvellous idea! The first years will be delighted. And the sooner I look out for a new Charlie Weasley, the better.
Minerva.
**June 8th, 1985
You won't find one.
Severus.
**June 12th, 1985
Dear Severus,
Trials will be held at June 27th.
Minerva.
June 28th, 1985
Dear Severus,
I had to think about what you said at the pub last night. Do you think Albus was being serious? He sometimes jokes around without much consideration. Anyway, I think it is essential than one can talk to someone about everything. You know you can always talk to me, Severus. But in case you don't want to, I had another interesting idea this morning: you might want to start a diary. That will keep your thoughts clear and it is very much like talking to a very good, trusted friend. Albus told me that he found a diary to be a refreshing change from his Pensieve, because you have to rearrange your thoughts in order to write them down and thus get a clearer idea of them. See you at the feast tomorrow.
Minerva.
**June 28th, 1985
Dear Minerva,
What's that nonsense? My mind is in perfect
order. And I have never had problems with my
Pensieve. Thank you for you concern, but I am
very capable of keeping my thoughs straight
without keeping a freaking diary.
Yes, see you tomorrow.
Severus.
July 7th, 1985
Dear Severus,
Have a nice summer break and a good time in Transylvania!
Love, Minerva.