AN: From interactive "Fanfiction Gender Change", chapter originally written by Mr.George
The tip of Snape's wand glows, as he holds it at the ready.
Harriet didn't see what the nymph did, but the light flickered and faded. She watched with suppressed delight, as his wand changed. It took on a new life, growing briefly. Despite the growth, it was clearly no longer a wand. With his cheeks purpling with rage, Severus threw the useless twig to the ground.
"Eet is unwise to threaten a wood nymph with a wand. We 'ave a certain ... affinité..."
Snape lips curled, as he fought the desire to take points from Gryffindor. But he knew at the moment that wouldn't work. He was currently facing a student dressed top to toe in the Beauxbatons uniform.
"Shall I fetch, Madame Maxime to punish you for this ... errant sprite?"
His smile grew, as he considered the different punishments that might be used on the newest witch in Hogwarts. Great importance was placed on demure restraint for young witches, and the punishments enforced proper behaviour and dress.
"Sprite...." Niobe snarls, "Sprite..." The magic builds, crackling louder and louder as it arcs between her fingers.
With a huff of displaced air, Dobby apparated in. His large expressive eyes taking in Harriet's transformed body. With a silent nod of acceptance, and the tipping of an imaginary hat, he took in the scene. He saw Snape facing off opposite Niobe. The magical confrontation he had sensed brewing, didn't directly involve his friend. However, he stood ready beside her ... just in case.
With an uncertain cough, he started speaking.
"Mistress." cautiously he put a hand on Niobe's shoulder. "Mistress, I'm sure that the professor wasn't planning on hurting... our friend."
His voice quavered, as if unsure how Harry/Harriet wanted to be addressed.
"Mistress..." her voice as unsure as Dobby's, clearly she wasn't used to being given a respectful title. "She weel not be 'armed."
"She.." croaked Severus. His glance darting to the door, an impossibly long way away.
