Fic: In Preparation
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alisanneTitle: In Preparation
Author:alisanne
Rating: PG
Pairing: Severus Snape/Harry Potter.
Word Count: 365
Genre: Drama, romance.
Warnings: None.
A/N: Written for![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif)
hogwarts365's prompt #133: “What people have the capacity to choose, they have the ability to change.” ― Madeleine Albright, Boardinghouse, Primitive.
This is the next part of my In Vino Veritas Series (LJ/IJ/DW).
To read from the beginning, start at Chance Encounter (LJ/IJ/DW).
Beta(s):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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In Preparation
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While Harry showered, Severus cooked breakfast. Eggs, beans, bacon, tomatoes, toast, it was all ready by the time Harry emerged, smelling like Severus’ soap.
“Smells delicious,” Harry said, sitting down. “I’m ravenous.” And, after cleaning his plate, he helped himself to seconds.
“You are hungry,” Severus commented, sipping tea.
Harry blushed. “I feel like one of those boardinghouse waifs in those books. The ones who ask, ‘Please, sir, may I have more?’”
“Happily, you don’t need permission here.”
“True.”
They ate silently after that, although they kept sneaking looks at each other, Severus trying to be discreet as he studied Harry. Gone were the dark circles under his eyes, the haunted look. The primitive part of Severus’ brain, which had been howling at him that Harry needed to be protected, relaxed a bit.
When they were done, Severus levitated the dishes into the sink. “So,” he said, “I contacted Mother this morning. She’s looking forward to seeing us this evening for dinner.”
“Brilliant.” Harry bit his lip. “Will she—?”
“What?”
“Will she like me?”
Severus sat back in his chair. “I believe she will. Although she may not show it.”
Harry smiled. “So you mean she’s like you.”
Severus smirked. “Perhaps,” he allowed. “Or I’m like her. You’ll soon get to judge for yourself. She believes when people have the capacity to choose, they have the ability to change.”
“That’s…wow. Smart lady.” Glancing at the clock, Harry asked, “What time are we expected?”
“I told her we’d be arriving about six.”
“That gives us a few hours,” Harry said. He grinned. “Whatever shall we do with all that time?”
“More sex?” Severus groaned. “You’re going to kill me.”
Harry laughed. Then, standing, he held out his hand to Severus. “I promise not to kill you. After all, I have plans for you that require you to be alive. Very alive.”
“No necrophilia, then?” Severus murmured as he rose. “Reassuring.”
“Eww. Shut it.” Harry chuckled.
“What’s the phrase? Ah, yes.” Severus walked Harry backwards, pressing him against the wall. “Make me,” he growled.
“With pleasure,” Harry whispered. Fisting Severus’ shirt, he dragged him close, kissing him.
Then, practically devouring each other, they stumbled toward bed.
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Continued in Operation 'Meet Severus' Mother' (LJ/IJ/DW).
Author:
alisanneRating: PG
Pairing: Severus Snape/Harry Potter.
Word Count: 365
Genre: Drama, romance.
Warnings: None.
A/N: Written for
hogwarts365's prompt #133: “What people have the capacity to choose, they have the ability to change.” ― Madeleine Albright, Boardinghouse, Primitive.This is the next part of my In Vino Veritas Series (LJ/IJ/DW).
To read from the beginning, start at Chance Encounter (LJ/IJ/DW).
Beta(s):
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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In Preparation
~
While Harry showered, Severus cooked breakfast. Eggs, beans, bacon, tomatoes, toast, it was all ready by the time Harry emerged, smelling like Severus’ soap.
“Smells delicious,” Harry said, sitting down. “I’m ravenous.” And, after cleaning his plate, he helped himself to seconds.
“You are hungry,” Severus commented, sipping tea.
Harry blushed. “I feel like one of those boardinghouse waifs in those books. The ones who ask, ‘Please, sir, may I have more?’”
“Happily, you don’t need permission here.”
“True.”
They ate silently after that, although they kept sneaking looks at each other, Severus trying to be discreet as he studied Harry. Gone were the dark circles under his eyes, the haunted look. The primitive part of Severus’ brain, which had been howling at him that Harry needed to be protected, relaxed a bit.
When they were done, Severus levitated the dishes into the sink. “So,” he said, “I contacted Mother this morning. She’s looking forward to seeing us this evening for dinner.”
“Brilliant.” Harry bit his lip. “Will she—?”
“What?”
“Will she like me?”
Severus sat back in his chair. “I believe she will. Although she may not show it.”
Harry smiled. “So you mean she’s like you.”
Severus smirked. “Perhaps,” he allowed. “Or I’m like her. You’ll soon get to judge for yourself. She believes when people have the capacity to choose, they have the ability to change.”
“That’s…wow. Smart lady.” Glancing at the clock, Harry asked, “What time are we expected?”
“I told her we’d be arriving about six.”
“That gives us a few hours,” Harry said. He grinned. “Whatever shall we do with all that time?”
“More sex?” Severus groaned. “You’re going to kill me.”
Harry laughed. Then, standing, he held out his hand to Severus. “I promise not to kill you. After all, I have plans for you that require you to be alive. Very alive.”
“No necrophilia, then?” Severus murmured as he rose. “Reassuring.”
“Eww. Shut it.” Harry chuckled.
“What’s the phrase? Ah, yes.” Severus walked Harry backwards, pressing him against the wall. “Make me,” he growled.
“With pleasure,” Harry whispered. Fisting Severus’ shirt, he dragged him close, kissing him.
Then, practically devouring each other, they stumbled toward bed.
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Continued in Operation 'Meet Severus' Mother' (LJ/IJ/DW).
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Date: 2016-04-02 08:58 am (UTC)I like Eileen already, and Harry's fear that she might not like him is completely understandable. (I am very curious how you will describe her. She seems to be hard to characterize: Was she a meek woman who was bossed around - or worse - by her husband? Was she a person who was so much involved with her own problems - maybe suffering from depression? - that she couldn't be there for Severus the way he would have needed? Was she a fighter who - out of love? - tried to make it right to both her husband and her son, failing both in the end? Did she really fail in the end? ... Well, you can see, that I really look forward to meeting her. :D)
Thank you for this story, dear alisanne! ^^
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Date: 2016-04-02 10:38 pm (UTC)We met Eileen a few chapters back and I think I outlined her as a stong-willed person. Not sure we'll get into the details of her relationship with Tobias, but then again, maybe we will. Who knows?
Thank you for the awesome comments, lovely!
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Date: 2016-04-03 10:01 am (UTC)What is also clear is that although their relationship is not that close, Severus and his mother love and respect each other very much. So, there is much to look forward to. :D
Thank you once again, dear alisanne!
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Date: 2016-04-03 09:24 pm (UTC)And yes, it will be interesting to write Eileen again. :)