bat, grimm and the cat can fix it (Translation)

Proper behavior at the table

At first everyone was calm and focused while reading. But after a while Severus, who was correcting some student work, heard annoyed groans. .when he looked up, a few hands were in the air again.
“Read the chapter through first, then we'll talk about it. And please be quiet. You'd think I'd torture you. "
Reluctantly, the hands went back down.
.severus was not surprised at the disbelieving behavior of the children. The customs in the magical world really took some getting used to. Some students who grew up in the magical world stare perplexed into their books. .for example Ron Weasley, although the teacher was not surprised. Not with the parents.
It took a while for everyone to read the chapter. .only when the last student had lifted his head out of the book did Severus too and stand in front of the class again.
He leaned casually against his table, he knew that his students were impressed by this behavior. .teenagers were so easy to control.
"Any questions?"

The looks that met the teacher were wonderful. The students looked like they had just pissed Severus with his question. .well, that was really the case, but otherwise you wouldn't allow him any more fun.

Of course, it was Hermione's hand that shot up first. But this time nobody stopped her. .the youngsters even looked downright relieved because the girl took on the task.
"Yes, Ms. Granger?"
“Daggers?” She wanted to know in disbelief.
Severus almost laughed.
“Would you ask your question in one sentence, please? .we're not here doing crossword puzzles or shorthand courses. "
"Yes of course. Do you still eat with daggers in the magical world? English Muggles haven't done that since the 19th century. "
.“And, as you must have noticed in the great hall, the magicians don't do it anymore either. At least not in everyday life, ”her teacher reminded her.
Now Ron's hand shot up.
"Yes?"
"When then? .at home we never ate with daggers. Only with a knife and fork. "
"Don't be angry with me, but even then I had my doubts at times," sighed the teacher.
Ron blushed, but then he raised his hand again. .a nod indicated that he should speak.
“Well, our parents never cared how we ate. As long as we didn't put our feet on the table, they didn't care. In this respect, your assumption is even correct. .but even in your private lessons you never let us eat with daggers. "
“That's right, because I had to start from scratch with you and your siblings. .don't look like that, I told you back then that I don't blame you. It would have been your parents' job to raise you. .in other countries it may be good form to burp after dinner, or even let one go, but that certainly does not apply to England. "
At the words the boy relaxed so much that he could laugh again. .his classmates had to bite their grins. They couldn't believe the Weasleys farted in the presence of Severus Snape.

Now Harry raised his hand.
"Yes?"
"As you know, I've already read the book."
.severus smiled. Harry insisted on always addressing him as "you" in class. In any case, the boy wanted to prevent anyone from accusing him of disrespect. But there was another reason for his amusement.
."Of course I know that, after all, I was the one who gave you the books to read."
Isolated laughter could be heard in the room.
Harry's mouth twitched too.
.“Yes, that's right, what I'm trying to say, I know the book, I've read it from cover to cover. But there was one thing I found strange at the time: There is no description of the occasions on which the daggers are used. .There are only basic things in it that you do not put the cutlery back on the table with a normal meal once you have picked it up. In which order you take the cutlery and how you hold it. .above all, that the fork should not be rammed into the meat and then held like a pitchfork. And so forth. But daggers are only mentioned in passing. "
Severus nodded.
“Very well paid attention. Five points to Gryffindor. Mr. .greengrass, can you explain to your classmates why there is so little information on this subject? "
Draco was visibly embarrassed.
"Um, no, unfortunately not. I don't know this book. "
"Really, but Ms. .Black taught you table manners, didn't you? "
“Yes, but not with the help of books. To be precise, I've never held a book on etiquette in my hand. "
."Probably explains why the woman can't keep to it herself," Severus grumbled. “Well, then differently. This book was written for children. To be precise, the recommended age group is eight to eleven years. "
.Harry's hand shot up immediately.
"Yes, Mr. Potter?"
“But that also mentions the kiss on the hand. Aren't children a little too young for such information? "
Severus shook his head.
.“No, this knowledge is used so that the children know what this gesture is about. Especially when an adult dares to approach them in this way. That has already happened in the past. "
."What you don't say," Harry muttered.
Severus' expression darkened, he also remembered the scene in the cauldron when this servant had approached his son.