100 words, another subject

[lilacsigil]

This one is for hpgen100

It follows book canon (or at least absence of book canon) and not movie canon in PoA.

Challenge: Bow
Characters: Justin Finch-Fletchley, Dumbledore
Words: 100



“Butternewt,” Justin said, frowning. Magical passwords were still new, on his second day at Hogwarts.
“Good evening, Mr Finch-Fletchley,” Dumbledore beamed.
“Sir. Professor Sprout tells me there are no music teachers here.”
“Quite correct! It’s an advanced branch of magic that-”
Justin leapt up, uncharacteristically rude.
“I can’t believe that! I’ve played the violin for – ”
Dumbledore’s voice remained mild, but his eyes ceased twinkling.
“Are you changing your mind about Hogwarts, young man?”

Justin thought of his violin and bow, cold in their case; and of the intense art inherent in even his first spell.
“No, sir. I’ll stay.”