Practical Misconceptions

[stefdarlin]

A little drabble created from the prompts: Neville, Quidditch Pitch, and Toilet Paper.

Disclaimer: Alas, the characters are not mine, pity.

Summary: Neville thinks he understands the meaning of a Muggle practical joke.

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Practical Misconceptions

The Quidditch Pitch was silent, now that the crowd was gone. Neville stood at the top of the bleachers, looking out over the muddy field and reliving the last breathless moments of the game. As he closed his eyes, he could see the images of Harry nabbing the Snitch right under Malfoy’s nose, and it made him smile.

“Oi! Come on, Neville! We’re going to miss it!” Dean called enthusiastically from the ground, waving his hands in the air.

Neville’s eyes snapped open when Dean’s voice interrupted his thoughts. He smiled and replied, “Oh, yeah! Let’s go learn how to use toilet paper!”

Dean laughed, shook his head and said, “It’s TP’ing. What we’re gonna do to Slytherin is TP’ing.”

“Right, typing,” Neville mumbled when he shuffled past Dean.

Dean’s mouth split into a wide grin as he scuttled off to follow his friend.

[pinkie]

I got a backflash of Demolition Man here: he doesn't know how to use the shells...
But when it comes to TP'ing, i am as in the dark as Neville is. I hope there will be a follow up with a guidebook

I enjoyed it - very funny and what a great story for Neville, you described him so well in this.

[OSUSprinks]

lol. That was awesome Stef. Poor Neville. Let's just hope they didn't get caught!

[SakiJune]

looool! Dean is really funny, but a good friend too. I've always imagined him like this, he would never kid someone for knowing not something. Neville is lucky to be in Gryffindor.