Fic:The Magic Word
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alisanneTitle: The Magic Word
Author:alisanne
Rating: PG
Pairing: Severus Snape/Harry Potter.
Word Count: 365
Genre: Romance
Warnings: None.
A/N: Written for![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif)
hogwarts365's prompt #44: “You didn't say the magic word”, Hedwig, Summer rain.
The next part of my In Vino Veritas Series.
It's also continued from Chance Encounter (LJ/IJ/DW), The Road to His Door (LJ/IJ/DW), The Drunken Truth (LJ/IJ/DW), The Great Pretender (LJ/IJ/DW), Planned Experimentation (LJ/IJ/DW), Losing the Armour (LJ/IJ/DW), No Turning Back (LJ/IJ/DW), Regaining His Senses (LJ/IJ/DW), Getting Lucky (LJ/IJ/DW), Warning Signs (LJ/IJ/DW), Reassurances (LJ/IJ/DW), The Solution (LJ/IJ/DW), Getting to Lunch (LJ/IJ/DW), Avoiding Distractions (LJ/IJ/DW), Continuing Education (LJ/IJ/DW), All's Fair (LJ/IJ/DW), and The Hardest Thing (LJ/IJ/DW).
Betas:sevfan and emynn
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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The Magic Word
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Harry woke alone. Outside it was raining, and, sighing, he watched raindrops slide down the window. Pillows were still strewn about the room and he smiled, recalling their pillow fight. He hoped he’d see Severus’ playful side again soon.
He stood, rummaging for his clothes, finally spotting them folded neatly. They had been cleaned. Kreacher, he thought, smiling.
It’d taken Kreacher months to accept him. He’s loyal now, though, Harry reflected while dressing. In fact, Harry quite liked the irascible elf. He didn’t give unquestioning love like Hedwig had, but Harry thought he’d managed to earn the elf’s loyalty.
Emerging from Severus’ room, Harry began searching for him. As he explored, he was careful to knock before opening any doors. He didn’t want Severus to think him nosy, although he was curious about his life.
Approaching the last closed door, Harry raised his hand, the door opening before he could knock. “Come in.”
Harry entered. Inside was a potion laboratory, with bottle-lined shelves and several brewing stations. Severus was stirring a potion. “Impressive.”
Severus hummed. “Thank you.” He eyed Harry, expression inscrutable. “I’ve a time-sensitive project. Apologies if my absence startled you.”
“No worries.” Harry smiled hesitantly. “I’m sure I’m disrupting your routine.”
Severus hesitated. “Perhaps,” he admitted. “Although your company’s...enjoyable enough.”
Harry relaxed. “Can I help you?”
Severus pursed his lips. “That’s not necessary. I’m almost done.”
Harry laughed. “You’re just scared I’ll mess up your potion. I’m actually a competent brewer.”
“Indeed.” Severus extinguished the fire beneath the cauldron. “Your competence isn’t in question. I’ve simply completed my task.”
“Convenient,” said Harry as Severus steered him out of the lab.
Severus smirked. “No, just exquisite timing.”
As they exited, however, Harry stumbled, Severus catching him immediately. “Thanks,” said Harry, embarrassed. “You’re always saving me.”
“Someone must.” Severus hummed. “Now that you’re up, perhaps we should discuss things.”
Harry stiffened. “Discuss?”
“What’s wrong?”
Harry exhaled. “Discussions...make me nervous.”
“You’re the one who wished to earlier.”
Harry nodded. “I know. It’s just...you didn’t say the magic word.”
Severus raised an eyebrow. “Please?”
“No. Us.”
“What about us?”
Harry exhaled. “Is there an us?”
Severus snorted. “Obviously. Now come. Let’s do this properly.”
~
Continued in Never Say Never (LJ/IJ/DW).
Author:
alisanneRating: PG
Pairing: Severus Snape/Harry Potter.
Word Count: 365
Genre: Romance
Warnings: None.
A/N: Written for
hogwarts365's prompt #44: “You didn't say the magic word”, Hedwig, Summer rain.The next part of my In Vino Veritas Series.
It's also continued from Chance Encounter (LJ/IJ/DW), The Road to His Door (LJ/IJ/DW), The Drunken Truth (LJ/IJ/DW), The Great Pretender (LJ/IJ/DW), Planned Experimentation (LJ/IJ/DW), Losing the Armour (LJ/IJ/DW), No Turning Back (LJ/IJ/DW), Regaining His Senses (LJ/IJ/DW), Getting Lucky (LJ/IJ/DW), Warning Signs (LJ/IJ/DW), Reassurances (LJ/IJ/DW), The Solution (LJ/IJ/DW), Getting to Lunch (LJ/IJ/DW), Avoiding Distractions (LJ/IJ/DW), Continuing Education (LJ/IJ/DW), All's Fair (LJ/IJ/DW), and The Hardest Thing (LJ/IJ/DW).
Betas:
sevfan and emynnDisclaimer: 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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The Magic Word
~
Harry woke alone. Outside it was raining, and, sighing, he watched raindrops slide down the window. Pillows were still strewn about the room and he smiled, recalling their pillow fight. He hoped he’d see Severus’ playful side again soon.
He stood, rummaging for his clothes, finally spotting them folded neatly. They had been cleaned. Kreacher, he thought, smiling.
It’d taken Kreacher months to accept him. He’s loyal now, though, Harry reflected while dressing. In fact, Harry quite liked the irascible elf. He didn’t give unquestioning love like Hedwig had, but Harry thought he’d managed to earn the elf’s loyalty.
Emerging from Severus’ room, Harry began searching for him. As he explored, he was careful to knock before opening any doors. He didn’t want Severus to think him nosy, although he was curious about his life.
Approaching the last closed door, Harry raised his hand, the door opening before he could knock. “Come in.”
Harry entered. Inside was a potion laboratory, with bottle-lined shelves and several brewing stations. Severus was stirring a potion. “Impressive.”
Severus hummed. “Thank you.” He eyed Harry, expression inscrutable. “I’ve a time-sensitive project. Apologies if my absence startled you.”
“No worries.” Harry smiled hesitantly. “I’m sure I’m disrupting your routine.”
Severus hesitated. “Perhaps,” he admitted. “Although your company’s...enjoyable enough.”
Harry relaxed. “Can I help you?”
Severus pursed his lips. “That’s not necessary. I’m almost done.”
Harry laughed. “You’re just scared I’ll mess up your potion. I’m actually a competent brewer.”
“Indeed.” Severus extinguished the fire beneath the cauldron. “Your competence isn’t in question. I’ve simply completed my task.”
“Convenient,” said Harry as Severus steered him out of the lab.
Severus smirked. “No, just exquisite timing.”
As they exited, however, Harry stumbled, Severus catching him immediately. “Thanks,” said Harry, embarrassed. “You’re always saving me.”
“Someone must.” Severus hummed. “Now that you’re up, perhaps we should discuss things.”
Harry stiffened. “Discuss?”
“What’s wrong?”
Harry exhaled. “Discussions...make me nervous.”
“You’re the one who wished to earlier.”
Harry nodded. “I know. It’s just...you didn’t say the magic word.”
Severus raised an eyebrow. “Please?”
“No. Us.”
“What about us?”
Harry exhaled. “Is there an us?”
Severus snorted. “Obviously. Now come. Let’s do this properly.”
~
Continued in Never Say Never (LJ/IJ/DW).
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Date: 2014-07-19 04:07 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2014-07-21 12:31 am (UTC)Prolly at the time you were reading I hadn't linked the last bit yet. Also, the 'verse tags are only on IJ, so yeah, I do have to add that separately every time.
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Date: 2014-07-19 03:59 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2014-07-21 12:32 am (UTC)And yes, there is definitely an "us" here. *nods*
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Date: 2014-07-20 07:47 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2014-07-21 12:33 am (UTC)Thanks, sweetie!