"I most certainly hope not," Snape said. He knew he would have to lessen his standards somewhat, but he swore he'd rather be dead than be caught wearing one of those floral patterned monstrosities that kept popping out of the box at him.

At the pair of knickers, Snape couldn't help but let out a snort, close to a laugh but not quite. "At least they're an appropriate colour," he remarked before turning his attention back to the box.