[ He doesn't particularly give a damn if she doesn't approve of his teaching methods; she's a damned brat and the academic results of those who apply themselves in his class speak for themselves. The lazy and the weak-willed don't deserve any coddling.
No, it's this defiance and lack of deference of hers that is what really needs to be dealt with. ]
...I don't?
[ He looms down over her, the hand on her chin tight enough that he isn't allowing her to flinch or look away, his other hand pressing down on the counter to block her in further.
His voice grows dangerously soft. ]
I realize Gryffindors like yourself have more courage than sense, but are you really certain about that?
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No, it's this defiance and lack of deference of hers that is what really needs to be dealt with. ]
...I don't?
[ He looms down over her, the hand on her chin tight enough that he isn't allowing her to flinch or look away, his other hand pressing down on the counter to block her in further.
His voice grows dangerously soft. ]
I realize Gryffindors like yourself have more courage than sense, but are you really certain about that?