"Not exactly," Neville and Harry walked the small woods that separated Peverell Hall from the Cottage by the Sea. Armed with the knowledge of how vital herbology had been for the arts of alchemy, potions and general healing, the Longbottom heir had dared to open a dialogue between himself and his Potions Professor, based on shared interests. Severus had conceded that Neville was a lot more eloquent in writing than he was in person. Harry had explained that most people were more coherent if they were not afraid to breathe in the wrong direction. Since the new school year would begin in two weeks, Neville had gathered all of his courage and requested a meeting for a new placement test in potions. Reluctant, Severus had agreed.