Drabble: The Right Decision
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alisanneTitle: The Right Decision
Author:alisanne
Word Count: 100 x 4
Rating: PG
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snupin100's prompt #475: Behind Bars.
This is the next in my Snupin School Days Series (LJ/IJ/DW).
Characters: Severus Snape/Remus Lupin, Regulus Black, Sirius Black, James Potter.
Beta(s):emynn.
Authors Notes: AU. Severus considers Malfoy's proposition.
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 Right Decision
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As it turned out, Malfoy was already waiting for them in the Hog’s Head, Avery and Yaxley with him. Malfoy’s welcoming smile immediately made Severus suspicious.
“Gentlemen.”
“Hey, coz.” Regulus shook Malfoy’s hand.
Feeling a Silencing Charm go up around them, Severus raised an eyebrow. Malfoy hummed. “Just a precaution. Many wizards have ended up behind bars in Azkaban because someone overheard the wrong thing at the wrong time.”
“Not that we’re discussing anything illegal tonight,” said Yaxley. “Just...private.”
“Exactly.” Malfoy gestured to a couple of seats. “Shall we get started? I’ve a unique opportunity to discuss with you.”
~
Hours later, Severus’ head was spinning. No wonder Malfoy’s being careful! This is sedition. People end up behind bars for less.
“Interested? I’ll arrange a meeting,” Malfoy said, interrupting Severus’ thoughts.
Regulus stood, pulling Severus with him. “We’ll let you know.”
Malfoy hummed. “Of course.” He clasped Regulus’ arm before he could go. “Do make the right decision.”
Severus didn’t say anything until they were outside. “What do you think?” he asked as they started back towards Hogwarts.
Regulus sighed. “I think it’s a big decision.”
“And I think you should leave,” came a voice. “I need words with Snivellus.”
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Severus went for his wand, but Black beat him. “Expelliarmus!”
Fortunately, Regulus was quick, and even as Black caught Severus’ wand, he plucked Potter’s from the air. Handing it to Severus, he smirked. “You were threatening?”
Potter snarled at Severus. “Unhand my wand, you--”
“Return mine and I’ll return yours,” sneered Severus.
Black growled. “Leave it, James. He can’t use yours anyway.”
Severus smirked and James’ legs started collapsing beneath him. “Next time it’ll be more than Jelly-Legs Jinx,” he said.
“I’ll see you behind bars!” Potter hissed.
Eyes narrowed, Black lowered his wand. “Enough, we just want to talk.”
~
Severus kept Potter’s wand ready. “So talk.”
“You upset Remus earlier.” Black huffed. “I knew you were a bloody snitch.”
Severus’ eyes narrowed. “So I was supposed to let you get away with attempted murder?”
“You were supposed to shut your gob,” Potter snapped. “The teachers all know about Remus, but no one else. We’re trying to keep it that way so he doesn’t end up behind bars, you tosser.”
“I haven’t told anyone else,” said Severus.
Regulus coughed and everyone looked at him. He smirked. “I won’t tell anyone either.”
Black groaned. “Reg--”
“What’s going on here?” asked Remus.
~
Continued in Dodging Boggarts (LJ/IJ/DW).
Author:
alisanneWord Count: 100 x 4
Rating: PG
Challenge: Written for
snupin100/snupin100/snupin100's prompt #475: Behind Bars.This is the next in my Snupin School Days Series (LJ/IJ/DW).
Characters: Severus Snape/Remus Lupin, Regulus Black, Sirius Black, James Potter.
Beta(s):
emynn.Authors Notes: AU. Severus considers Malfoy's proposition.
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.
~
The Right Decision
~
As it turned out, Malfoy was already waiting for them in the Hog’s Head, Avery and Yaxley with him. Malfoy’s welcoming smile immediately made Severus suspicious.
“Gentlemen.”
“Hey, coz.” Regulus shook Malfoy’s hand.
Feeling a Silencing Charm go up around them, Severus raised an eyebrow. Malfoy hummed. “Just a precaution. Many wizards have ended up behind bars in Azkaban because someone overheard the wrong thing at the wrong time.”
“Not that we’re discussing anything illegal tonight,” said Yaxley. “Just...private.”
“Exactly.” Malfoy gestured to a couple of seats. “Shall we get started? I’ve a unique opportunity to discuss with you.”
~
Hours later, Severus’ head was spinning. No wonder Malfoy’s being careful! This is sedition. People end up behind bars for less.
“Interested? I’ll arrange a meeting,” Malfoy said, interrupting Severus’ thoughts.
Regulus stood, pulling Severus with him. “We’ll let you know.”
Malfoy hummed. “Of course.” He clasped Regulus’ arm before he could go. “Do make the right decision.”
Severus didn’t say anything until they were outside. “What do you think?” he asked as they started back towards Hogwarts.
Regulus sighed. “I think it’s a big decision.”
“And I think you should leave,” came a voice. “I need words with Snivellus.”
~
Severus went for his wand, but Black beat him. “Expelliarmus!”
Fortunately, Regulus was quick, and even as Black caught Severus’ wand, he plucked Potter’s from the air. Handing it to Severus, he smirked. “You were threatening?”
Potter snarled at Severus. “Unhand my wand, you--”
“Return mine and I’ll return yours,” sneered Severus.
Black growled. “Leave it, James. He can’t use yours anyway.”
Severus smirked and James’ legs started collapsing beneath him. “Next time it’ll be more than Jelly-Legs Jinx,” he said.
“I’ll see you behind bars!” Potter hissed.
Eyes narrowed, Black lowered his wand. “Enough, we just want to talk.”
~
Severus kept Potter’s wand ready. “So talk.”
“You upset Remus earlier.” Black huffed. “I knew you were a bloody snitch.”
Severus’ eyes narrowed. “So I was supposed to let you get away with attempted murder?”
“You were supposed to shut your gob,” Potter snapped. “The teachers all know about Remus, but no one else. We’re trying to keep it that way so he doesn’t end up behind bars, you tosser.”
“I haven’t told anyone else,” said Severus.
Regulus coughed and everyone looked at him. He smirked. “I won’t tell anyone either.”
Black groaned. “Reg--”
“What’s going on here?” asked Remus.
~
Continued in Dodging Boggarts (LJ/IJ/DW).
