On Tuesday afternoon, students from all four houses streamed into the Quidditch Pitch stands in groups. Once seated, they were surprised to find that every professor was present, all of them gathered in the viewing box.
Professor McGonagall sat to Professor Dumbledore's left, wearing a Gryffindor scarf brimming with Christmas cheer.
But Severus Snape, seated to Professor Dumbledore's right, was even more shocking.
Professor Snape's eternally greasy, stringy hair seemed to have become clean. Not seemed—it had definitely become clean!
Severus Snape's hair had absolutely become clean! It was now soft and smooth!
The news quickly spread among the students. The eyes of the entire school focused on Severus Snape, and they discovered that he was wearing an exquisite silver-and-dark-green wizard's robe today!
The Little Wizards whistled and jeered, "The annoying, unhygienic old bat has transformed into a refined professor!"
In the locker room, Jericho nudged Moriarty with his elbow and said, "I can't believe Professor Snape actually dressed up for our match... Well, I'd bet that if we lose, we'll get double homework every day for the next six years!"
"Dressed up, Severus Snape looks like a prince straight out of the Middle Ages." Moriarty had changed into his uniform and smiled faintly.
Jericho grinned. "Severus Snape is a prince? Then who's his princess?"
"I never thought American cowboys would be bold enough to gossip about a professor's love life. Jericho, if you dare ask Severus Snape that question, I'll wash your socks for a whole semester!" William said casually as he stroked his broom.
Jericho was not fooled at all. "Pah! Who'd believe that nonsense? You're graduating this year!"
"Then Leon can wash your socks for me."
Jericho looked enlightened. "That's a great idea. In that case, why not have Prefect Leon ask Severus Snape that question for