On a slightly related note, is it even POSSIBLE to write parseltongue out? I mean, what would it look like? "Hiss, hisssses hisshisss." And going with that theme, if it was possible, how would it be taught when there's such an age gap and moralistic differences between those that can speak it?

And really, Severus speaking parseltongue? Would SO mean instant orgasm for me. Especially if it were Rickman!Severus with that lovely, lovely voice of his.