Romeo and Juliet by Sarah (and Kat)
“Summer holidays at last!” sighed Professor McGonagall.
“Looking forward to the play tonight, Minerva?” asked Professor Flitwick, adjusting his priest’s collar to a more rakish angle.
“Well, it will be a miracle if it comes off without a hitch,” replied McGonagall. “If our two leading actors don’t kill each other for starters. What Albus was thinking picking Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, I don’t know.”
“I was a little surprised at his choice for the title characters,” agreed Flitwick. “Lockhart as Romeo?”
“Yes,” mused McGonagall. “Although I must admit Severus does look rather fetching in a dress. Who knew purple was his colour?”
“Merline knows what he would do if the students ever found out.”
McGonagall smiled a sneaky little smile. “Yes, imagine if the paparazzi got hold of it… do you have Rita Skeeter’s number?”
