Drabble: Overcoming Prohibition
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alisanneTitle: Overcoming Prohibition
Author:alisanne
Character(s)/Pairing(s): Severus Snape/Harry Potter
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harry100's prompt #214: Prohibited
Rating: PG
Length: 100 x 8
Warnings: None
Summary: Harry overcomes all prohibitions.
Beta:lilyseyes
Notes: Yeah, I got nothing to say here.
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.
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Overcoming Prohibition
~
Severus stared at the ceiling. “I should be dead,” he whispered.
Poppy, hovering over him, sighed. “It wasn’t your time, Severus.”
Surprised, Severus eyed her. “You haven’t spoken to me for a year. What’s changed?”
She huffed. “Everything! Potter explained all you did. Why didn’t you take us into your confidence?”
“It would’ve been too dangerous.” Severus tried to sit up but couldn’t. “What’s wrong with me?”
“You’ve been poisoned,” she said dryly. “That tends to prohibit normal activity.” She smirked. “Potter’s waiting to see you.”
“No.”
“Severus--”
“No.”
Poppy sighed again. “All right. But he’s determined.”
“As am I.”
~
Potter was determined, and despite Severus’ prohibition, snuck into the infirmary one evening. “I said no visitors,” snapped Severus.
“I’m shadowing Madam Pomfrey, actually,” said Potter. “I’m planning on becoming a Healer.”
“What, not joining the Aurors to become a famous Dark wizard catcher?” Severus ignored the frisson of shame that Potter’s hurt look evoked.
“I’ve never wanted fame.”
“It may be impossible for you to avoid it,” Severus pointed out.
Potter shrugged. “Possibly. If so I’d rather be known for saving lives than taking them.”
Severus sighed. It appeared Potter had matured. Evidently it’s time I do the same.
~
Severus lifted his prohibition, accepting Potter’s presence during Poppy’s examinations, although he balked at permitting bed baths. “Absolutely not!”
Poppy, eyes twinkling disturbingly, smiled. “You stink, Severus. Either Harry bathes you or I’ll assign another assistant.”
Since her other assistants were all female Hufflepuffs, Severus had no choice. Happily, Potter wasn’t chatty. He worked efficiently, not even commenting when Severus’ cock...reacted.
“My apologies,” Severus said stiffly the first time it occurred.
Potter simply smiled. “It’s a natural reaction.”
Perhaps, Severus thought as he watched Potter walk away. But since it happens whenever you’re close, perhaps there’s more to it.
~
Severus didn’t even try to prohibit Potter from visiting when Poppy released him. Plus, since Potter had made it his mission to get Severus acquitted of his crimes, to refuse to see him would have been churlish.
Ignoring the fact that being churlish had never bothered him before, Severus tried to make Potter welcome in Spinner’s End, in his own fashion. “I suppose you want tea?” he asked the first time Potter visited.
Potter laughed. “That’d be brilliant.”
And so Severus fed Potter on each subsequent visit. Until the day Potter invited Severus out for dinner. Apparently, they were dating.
~
We can’t possibly be dating, Severus thought. Yet Potter collected him and Side-Along Apparated them to their destination. I’m mistaken.
“Wine?” Potter asked, breaking into Severus’ reverie.
“Please.” While he knew he should be prohibited from drinking around Potter, Severus definitely needed a drink.
The food was excellent and Potter paid so discreetly that Severus never saw the bill. Upon leaving, Potter took Severus’ arm as they meandered towards the Apparation point. “I had a great time.”
“As did I,” Severus admitted.
“Brilliant.” For the first time that evening, Potter seemed shy. “May I see you home?”
Merlin. We’re dating.
~
“Would you like to come in?” Severus swallowed hard as Potter moved closer. “For a drink, perhaps?”
Potter smiled. “You’re sure you’re up for that?”
Severus frowned. “What do you mean?” Is he having second thoughts? “You’ve visited many times.”
“True.” Potter placed his hand on Severus chest, absently playing with the buttons. “But I think you know this time is different.”
Severus froze. He’d been prohibiting himself from thinking about what would happen when they arrived at his door. “Indeed,” he whispered.
“No turning back,” Potter breathed, leaning in.
And when their lips touched, Severus knew he was right.
~
“I can’t believe we’re married and on our honeymoon.”
Severus, sated, smiled. “If we’re not it’ll be a surprise to all the guests who attended our bonding.” He smirked. “Not to mention Kingsley. He presided over our ceremony quite convincingly.”
Harry laughed, rolling over to face him. “Not that. I meant that I managed to finally persuade you.”
“Indeed.” Severus chuckled. “Since you ignored every prohibition against us becoming a couple, I though it worth a try.”
“We were worth a try,” Harry murmured, straddling him.
Reaching up, Severus pulled him into a languorous kiss. He couldn’t have agreed more.
~
Severus entered Harry’s office, a mediwitch following. “...need an appointment! This area’s prohibited--”
“Harry?” called Severus.
“Only patients--”
“Is something wrong?” Harry emerged. “Severus?”
“You know him?” The mediwitch frowned.
Harry smiled. “He’s my husband. Give us a moment, Mary.”
“Husband?” Mary gaped as Harry drew Severus into his private office. “You’re married?” Severus heard her say as the door shut.
Harry grinned. “What’s up?”
Severus held up a phial. Harry’s eyes widened. “You’re pregnant?”
“Indeed.” Severus smirked. “Apparently you’ll be putting your Healer skills to work at home, too.”
Pulling him close, Harry kissed him deeply. “I can’t wait.”
~
Author:
alisanneCharacter(s)/Pairing(s): Severus Snape/Harry Potter
Challenge: Written for
harry100/harry100's prompt #214: ProhibitedRating: PG
Length: 100 x 8
Warnings: None
Summary: Harry overcomes all prohibitions.
Beta:
lilyseyesNotes: Yeah, I got nothing to say here.
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.
~
Overcoming Prohibition
~
Severus stared at the ceiling. “I should be dead,” he whispered.
Poppy, hovering over him, sighed. “It wasn’t your time, Severus.”
Surprised, Severus eyed her. “You haven’t spoken to me for a year. What’s changed?”
She huffed. “Everything! Potter explained all you did. Why didn’t you take us into your confidence?”
“It would’ve been too dangerous.” Severus tried to sit up but couldn’t. “What’s wrong with me?”
“You’ve been poisoned,” she said dryly. “That tends to prohibit normal activity.” She smirked. “Potter’s waiting to see you.”
“No.”
“Severus--”
“No.”
Poppy sighed again. “All right. But he’s determined.”
“As am I.”
~
Potter was determined, and despite Severus’ prohibition, snuck into the infirmary one evening. “I said no visitors,” snapped Severus.
“I’m shadowing Madam Pomfrey, actually,” said Potter. “I’m planning on becoming a Healer.”
“What, not joining the Aurors to become a famous Dark wizard catcher?” Severus ignored the frisson of shame that Potter’s hurt look evoked.
“I’ve never wanted fame.”
“It may be impossible for you to avoid it,” Severus pointed out.
Potter shrugged. “Possibly. If so I’d rather be known for saving lives than taking them.”
Severus sighed. It appeared Potter had matured. Evidently it’s time I do the same.
~
Severus lifted his prohibition, accepting Potter’s presence during Poppy’s examinations, although he balked at permitting bed baths. “Absolutely not!”
Poppy, eyes twinkling disturbingly, smiled. “You stink, Severus. Either Harry bathes you or I’ll assign another assistant.”
Since her other assistants were all female Hufflepuffs, Severus had no choice. Happily, Potter wasn’t chatty. He worked efficiently, not even commenting when Severus’ cock...reacted.
“My apologies,” Severus said stiffly the first time it occurred.
Potter simply smiled. “It’s a natural reaction.”
Perhaps, Severus thought as he watched Potter walk away. But since it happens whenever you’re close, perhaps there’s more to it.
~
Severus didn’t even try to prohibit Potter from visiting when Poppy released him. Plus, since Potter had made it his mission to get Severus acquitted of his crimes, to refuse to see him would have been churlish.
Ignoring the fact that being churlish had never bothered him before, Severus tried to make Potter welcome in Spinner’s End, in his own fashion. “I suppose you want tea?” he asked the first time Potter visited.
Potter laughed. “That’d be brilliant.”
And so Severus fed Potter on each subsequent visit. Until the day Potter invited Severus out for dinner. Apparently, they were dating.
~
We can’t possibly be dating, Severus thought. Yet Potter collected him and Side-Along Apparated them to their destination. I’m mistaken.
“Wine?” Potter asked, breaking into Severus’ reverie.
“Please.” While he knew he should be prohibited from drinking around Potter, Severus definitely needed a drink.
The food was excellent and Potter paid so discreetly that Severus never saw the bill. Upon leaving, Potter took Severus’ arm as they meandered towards the Apparation point. “I had a great time.”
“As did I,” Severus admitted.
“Brilliant.” For the first time that evening, Potter seemed shy. “May I see you home?”
Merlin. We’re dating.
~
“Would you like to come in?” Severus swallowed hard as Potter moved closer. “For a drink, perhaps?”
Potter smiled. “You’re sure you’re up for that?”
Severus frowned. “What do you mean?” Is he having second thoughts? “You’ve visited many times.”
“True.” Potter placed his hand on Severus chest, absently playing with the buttons. “But I think you know this time is different.”
Severus froze. He’d been prohibiting himself from thinking about what would happen when they arrived at his door. “Indeed,” he whispered.
“No turning back,” Potter breathed, leaning in.
And when their lips touched, Severus knew he was right.
~
“I can’t believe we’re married and on our honeymoon.”
Severus, sated, smiled. “If we’re not it’ll be a surprise to all the guests who attended our bonding.” He smirked. “Not to mention Kingsley. He presided over our ceremony quite convincingly.”
Harry laughed, rolling over to face him. “Not that. I meant that I managed to finally persuade you.”
“Indeed.” Severus chuckled. “Since you ignored every prohibition against us becoming a couple, I though it worth a try.”
“We were worth a try,” Harry murmured, straddling him.
Reaching up, Severus pulled him into a languorous kiss. He couldn’t have agreed more.
~
Severus entered Harry’s office, a mediwitch following. “...need an appointment! This area’s prohibited--”
“Harry?” called Severus.
“Only patients--”
“Is something wrong?” Harry emerged. “Severus?”
“You know him?” The mediwitch frowned.
Harry smiled. “He’s my husband. Give us a moment, Mary.”
“Husband?” Mary gaped as Harry drew Severus into his private office. “You’re married?” Severus heard her say as the door shut.
Harry grinned. “What’s up?”
Severus held up a phial. Harry’s eyes widened. “You’re pregnant?”
“Indeed.” Severus smirked. “Apparently you’ll be putting your Healer skills to work at home, too.”
Pulling him close, Harry kissed him deeply. “I can’t wait.”
~
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Date: 2013-03-17 11:28 pm (UTC)oh, i LOVE this. all the gentle breaking down of severus' walls, till he backed into dating and then having a whole relationship with harry.
and pregnant! squeee!!!
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Date: 2013-03-19 08:41 pm (UTC)Yeah, I think Mary was living in her own dream world. ;)
Thank you, hon! And yes Harry did move rather slowly, didn't he? I guess he knew he was dealing with a skittish Slytherin. ;)
Glad you enjoyed it!
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Date: 2013-03-18 03:07 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-03-19 08:45 pm (UTC)Yay for making you grin, and thank you for taking the time to comment, despite the slow internet connection. ♥
Determined!Harry FTW! :)