Drabble: Much Ado About Something
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Author:alisanne
Word Count: 100 x 3
Rating: PG
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snupin100's prompt #458: Much Ado About Nothing.
This is the next in my Snupin School Days Series. The various parts so far are: Extra Assignment (LJ/IJ/DW), Solving the Mystery (LJ/IJ/DW), Homecoming (LJ/IJ/DW), Lawbreaking (LJ/IJ/DW), Secret Weapon (LJ/IJ/DW), Simple Solution (LJ/IJ/DW), Being Obvious (LJ/IJ/DW), Show or Tell (LJ/IJ/DW), and Breaking the Code (LJ/IJ/DW).
Characters: Severus Snape/Remus Lupin.
Betas:sevfan and emynn.
Authors Notes: AU. Things are revealed, raising more questions.
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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Much Ado About Something
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Waiting a moment, Severus took off after Lupin and Black. They headed towards Gryffindor tower, and he slowed, keeping them in sight while trying not to be spotted himself. As he tracked them he pondered the code words. ...trip to the beach--
They entered Gryffindor, and Severus slipped into an alcove. As he waited he started to feel foolish. Maybe this was much ado about nothing.
Minutes later, the Gryffindor portrait opened, but no one emerged. On alert, Severus straightened up, eyes narrowed. He heard indistinct shuffling and, following the sound towards Hogwarts’ main door, he smirked. Finally. An answer.
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It was almost a full moon. Looking around, Severus saw footstep impressions in the grass, and followed.
The steps disappeared by the Whomping Willow, and, frustrated he’d lost them, he hurled a stick against the tree. To his surprise, a hole opened at the tree base and, cautiously, Severus slipped inside.
He heard voices. “...much ado about nothing,” said Potter. “Moony won’t tell Snivellus, will you, Moony?”
“Snape, and why shouldn’t I?”
“He’s your boyfriend now, is he?” Black sneered.
“Maybe.” Lupin sounded angry. “It’s my decision to make since it’s my secret.”
“It’s our secret.”
Emboldened, Severus shuffled closer.
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“Please,” growled Lupin. “Everyone could know your secrets and all you’d get is praise for your magical abilities. My secret, however--”
What is it? Severus wanted to shout.
“We only wanted to help you,” said Potter. “We created this place so you’d have someplace safe when...needed.”
“My ‘Beach Shack’.” Lupin sounded bitter.
“It’s worked.” Black sounded tired. “Everyone avoids it since we started the rumour it’s haunted, and any strange sightings are chalked up to first-years making much ado about nothing.”
“True.” Lupin sighed. “I dunno what to do.”
“Nothing.” Black hummed. “Don’t do anything yet. I’ve an idea.”
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Continued in Safe as Houses (LJ/IJ/DW).
Author:
alisanneWord Count: 100 x 3
Rating: PG
Challenge: Written for
snupin100/snupin100/snupin100's prompt #458: Much Ado About Nothing.This is the next in my Snupin School Days Series. The various parts so far are: Extra Assignment (LJ/IJ/DW), Solving the Mystery (LJ/IJ/DW), Homecoming (LJ/IJ/DW), Lawbreaking (LJ/IJ/DW), Secret Weapon (LJ/IJ/DW), Simple Solution (LJ/IJ/DW), Being Obvious (LJ/IJ/DW), Show or Tell (LJ/IJ/DW), and Breaking the Code (LJ/IJ/DW).
Characters: Severus Snape/Remus Lupin.
Betas:
sevfan and emynn.Authors Notes: AU. Things are revealed, raising more questions.
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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Much Ado About Something
~
Waiting a moment, Severus took off after Lupin and Black. They headed towards Gryffindor tower, and he slowed, keeping them in sight while trying not to be spotted himself. As he tracked them he pondered the code words. ...trip to the beach--
They entered Gryffindor, and Severus slipped into an alcove. As he waited he started to feel foolish. Maybe this was much ado about nothing.
Minutes later, the Gryffindor portrait opened, but no one emerged. On alert, Severus straightened up, eyes narrowed. He heard indistinct shuffling and, following the sound towards Hogwarts’ main door, he smirked. Finally. An answer.
~
It was almost a full moon. Looking around, Severus saw footstep impressions in the grass, and followed.
The steps disappeared by the Whomping Willow, and, frustrated he’d lost them, he hurled a stick against the tree. To his surprise, a hole opened at the tree base and, cautiously, Severus slipped inside.
He heard voices. “...much ado about nothing,” said Potter. “Moony won’t tell Snivellus, will you, Moony?”
“Snape, and why shouldn’t I?”
“He’s your boyfriend now, is he?” Black sneered.
“Maybe.” Lupin sounded angry. “It’s my decision to make since it’s my secret.”
“It’s our secret.”
Emboldened, Severus shuffled closer.
~
“Please,” growled Lupin. “Everyone could know your secrets and all you’d get is praise for your magical abilities. My secret, however--”
What is it? Severus wanted to shout.
“We only wanted to help you,” said Potter. “We created this place so you’d have someplace safe when...needed.”
“My ‘Beach Shack’.” Lupin sounded bitter.
“It’s worked.” Black sounded tired. “Everyone avoids it since we started the rumour it’s haunted, and any strange sightings are chalked up to first-years making much ado about nothing.”
“True.” Lupin sighed. “I dunno what to do.”
“Nothing.” Black hummed. “Don’t do anything yet. I’ve an idea.”
~
Continued in Safe as Houses (LJ/IJ/DW).
