Fic: Of Comfort and Home
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alisanneTitle: Of Comfort and Home
Author:alisanne
Rating: G
Pairing: Severus Snape/Harry Potter, Eileen Prince-Snape.
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 #138: Protection, Deter.
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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Of Comfort and Home
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Eileen Snape knew pie. At his first bite, Harry moaned as the flaky crust all but dissolved in his mouth. “Merlin.”
Severus smirked. “Mother’s won awards for her pie.”
“I understand why,” Harry said, polishing off his first chicken pie. When, without a word, Eileen placed a second one in front of him, he blushed. “I shouldn’t—”
“You should,” insisted Eileen. Her eyes flicked to Severus. “It’s nice to have someone with a good appetite around.”
Since Severus was doing a decent job at devouring his pie, too, Harry wondered what a good appetite looked like to her. “I may have to bring my friend Ron here,” he said.
“Salazar forbid!” Severus exclaimed. “Mother would have to stock up on supplies. And we’d need to place protections on the larder.”
Harry laughed. “True.”
“Any of your friends are welcome,” said Eileen. “I’ve told Severus, but he never brings anyone here. Well, except you, of course.”
Harry blushed.
Eileen chuckled, rising. “Now, hopefully you saved room for pudding.”
Despite being full, Harry didn’t let that deter him from sampling the blackberry tarts with fresh cream that Eileen produced. Finally, completely stuffed, he pushed away from the table. “Thanks for dinner, Madam Snape. That was delicious.”
“Call me Eileen. And I’m glad you enjoyed it.” As she cleaned up, she said, “Are you lads staying here tonight, or are you returning to London?”
“I think we’ll go home,” said Severus. “I always feel more comfortable in my own bed.”
“And you, Harry? Do you feel more comfortable in Severus’ bed?” Eileen chuckled as Harry gaped at her. “Oh, I’ve embarrassed you.”
“No, it’s fine.” Harry coughed. “I sleep better when Severus is next to me, yes.”
Eileen hummed. “It was like that for Tobias and me back before the drinking took hold.” She sighed. “It’s like a demon, alcohol. I’m glad Sev never bothered with it much.”
Harry smiled, hearing her unspoken question. “I only drink…occasionally.”
“Good.” Eileen handed them both a package. “Leftovers. Now come hug me properly before you go. You, too, Harry.”
Once they were outside, Harry exhaled.
“So,” said Severus, sounding uncertain. “That was Mum.”
Harry grinned, squeeing his hand. “She’s brilliant.”
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Continued in Destiny (LJ/IJ/DW).
Author:
alisanneRating: G
Pairing: Severus Snape/Harry Potter, Eileen Prince-Snape.
Word Count: 365
Genre: Drama, romance.
Warnings: None.
A/N: Written for
hogwarts365's prompt #138: Protection, Deter.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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Of Comfort and Home
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Eileen Snape knew pie. At his first bite, Harry moaned as the flaky crust all but dissolved in his mouth. “Merlin.”
Severus smirked. “Mother’s won awards for her pie.”
“I understand why,” Harry said, polishing off his first chicken pie. When, without a word, Eileen placed a second one in front of him, he blushed. “I shouldn’t—”
“You should,” insisted Eileen. Her eyes flicked to Severus. “It’s nice to have someone with a good appetite around.”
Since Severus was doing a decent job at devouring his pie, too, Harry wondered what a good appetite looked like to her. “I may have to bring my friend Ron here,” he said.
“Salazar forbid!” Severus exclaimed. “Mother would have to stock up on supplies. And we’d need to place protections on the larder.”
Harry laughed. “True.”
“Any of your friends are welcome,” said Eileen. “I’ve told Severus, but he never brings anyone here. Well, except you, of course.”
Harry blushed.
Eileen chuckled, rising. “Now, hopefully you saved room for pudding.”
Despite being full, Harry didn’t let that deter him from sampling the blackberry tarts with fresh cream that Eileen produced. Finally, completely stuffed, he pushed away from the table. “Thanks for dinner, Madam Snape. That was delicious.”
“Call me Eileen. And I’m glad you enjoyed it.” As she cleaned up, she said, “Are you lads staying here tonight, or are you returning to London?”
“I think we’ll go home,” said Severus. “I always feel more comfortable in my own bed.”
“And you, Harry? Do you feel more comfortable in Severus’ bed?” Eileen chuckled as Harry gaped at her. “Oh, I’ve embarrassed you.”
“No, it’s fine.” Harry coughed. “I sleep better when Severus is next to me, yes.”
Eileen hummed. “It was like that for Tobias and me back before the drinking took hold.” She sighed. “It’s like a demon, alcohol. I’m glad Sev never bothered with it much.”
Harry smiled, hearing her unspoken question. “I only drink…occasionally.”
“Good.” Eileen handed them both a package. “Leftovers. Now come hug me properly before you go. You, too, Harry.”
Once they were outside, Harry exhaled.
“So,” said Severus, sounding uncertain. “That was Mum.”
Harry grinned, squeeing his hand. “She’s brilliant.”
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Continued in Destiny (LJ/IJ/DW).
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Date: 2016-05-06 05:35 pm (UTC)I'll repeat (again) that I really like your version of 'meet the parent' and of Eileen. Stuffing them with her pies, extending invitations to Harry's friends, and asking some more probing questions. :D But she has to ask - she won't let harm come Severus's way if she can help it, but Harry seems to be in no danger from her. Except from overindulging in her delicious food. (Which sounded pretty tasty, even though it was just in written form. Imagine what that would be like if we could smell them! Better not; I could end up licking the screen. Oh I'm so envious, I would like to taste the pie and tarts, too.)
And Severus is uncertain about Harry liking Eileen, even after that visit? *sigh* Fortunately Harry has no problem dispersing any doubts about liking Severus's mother.
Thank you for your story, dear alisanne! ^^
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Date: 2016-05-07 01:25 am (UTC)Yeah, Eileen was clearly being circumspect this visit. ;)
And no, Harry's in no danger from her at the moment. She likes him.
I know what you mean about the pie. I could eat some RIGHT NOW. Yum. *g*
*nods* Severus is uncertain unless he's told straight out. ;)
I'm so pleased you enjoyed, hon! Thank you!