alisanne

Title: Classic Tactics
Author:

alisanne
Pairing/Characters: Severus Snape/Harry Potter.
Word Count: 100 x 2
Rating: PG
Challenge: Written for

snarry100/

snarry100's prompt #558: classic.
Warning(s): None.
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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Classic Tactics

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“And your romantic life?” Skeeter asks.

Severus glares. “Satisfactory.”

Skeeter titters. “Harry?”

“How’s that your business?” asks Harry.

“My readers are curious.” Skeeter’s eyes narrow. “Is there a reason you’re not answering? Trouble in paradise, perhaps?”

“Our romantic life’s brilliant,” Harry grits out.

Skeeter licks her lips. “And the rumours?”

“What rumours?” Severus snaps.

“That you started your…affair illicitly while still in school?”

“That’s it,” Severus declares, standing.

Harry rests a hand on his arm and he settles. “Ours is the classic story of a heated relationship turning passionate during wartime conditions.”

Skeeter’s smile is sharp. “So you say.”

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“Why’d we do that?” Harry groans after leaving the Prophet offices.

“It was Granger’s suggestion, as I recall. Something about calming the wizarding public.”

“Hermione’s mad.” Harry sighs. “Skeeter’s article won’t be flattering. Her classic tactic is to portray me as pathetic and overrated.”

“Perhaps we’re not giving her enough credit.”

“Skeeter?”

Severus snorts. “Granger. If your popularity wanes, we can quietly marry with no one the wiser.”

Harry blinks. “Merlin, you’re right! By the time people realise we’re bonded, we’ll be on our honeymoon.”

“Classic bait and switch.” Severus hums. “We’re fortunate she’s on our side.”

Harry grins. “Definitely.”