ext_15150 ([identity profile] malabud.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] crack_van2006-04-27 02:15 pm
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Academic Discourse by There Goes My Gun (PG-13)

Fandom: HARRY POTTER
Pairing: Gen
Length: 1,800 words
Author on LJ: [livejournal.com profile] theregoesyamum
Author Website: There Goes My Gun's Fanfiction.net Profile

Why this must be read:

This fun little piece takes us back to Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Despite what we saw in the movie version, readers were never privy to a scene in which Remus Lupin taught Defense Against the Dark Arts to Slytherins. The author takes what we know of Draco Malfoy, Remus Lupin, and Narcissa Malfoy to spin this epistolary tale. How would Remus relate to Draco in class? And how would Draco react? And lastly, what would Narcissa do afterward? The end result is a series of delightfully passive-aggressive letters and a battle of wits between Narcissa Malfoy and Remus Lupin. Who wins? Read and give yourself a grin.

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September 15, 1993

N Malfoy
354 Abbotsford Terrace
WILTSHIRE UK

Mr Lupin,

My son Draco is a student in your third year Defence Against the Dark Arts. He has recently written to me, complaining that you have graded a recent essay significantly lower than it should have been. My son Draco has consistently performed well in his studies, as his Head of House can attest to, and am asking you to reconsider your final grading.

Yours truly,

Narcissa Malfoy


September 16, 1993

RJ Lupin
c/o Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Dear Mrs Malfoy,

Many thanks for your kind letter concerning your son's academic progress. Your son Draco received a score of 11 on a recent essay on the subject of native Polynesian volcanic demons, a score which I believe does not reflect his true abilities, but more accurately the effort he has given to my class during the course of this school year.

I have offered your son the choice of either resubmitting the essay in a week, where he will receive a new grade, or receiving private tuition, in his own spare time, to help improve his future marks.

If you have any further concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me further.

Yours in good faith,

Remus Lupin

p.s Please give my kindest regards to your sister, Andromeda, and her family.

Academic Discourse

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