Drabble: News
Sep. 13th, 2017 12:01 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
alisanneTitle: News
Author:alisanne
Pairing/Characters: Severus Snape/Harry Potter.
Word Count: 100 x 9
Rating: PG-13
Challenge: Written for![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png)
snarry100/![[insanejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/ij-community.gif)
snarry100/![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif)
snarry100's prompt# 593: Legal.
Summary: The Wizengamot gets serious.
Part Twenty-Eight of the Wisdom Series (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.
~
News
~
With everything open between them, Harry slept soundly. He woke to find Azizi curled beside him. Smiling, Harry closed his eyes and dozed.
The Floo opening made all three of them wake, Harry chuckling when he saw even Azizi blinking.
Groping for his glasses, Harry put them on while Severus threw back the covers and got up.
“Lovegood’s article,” Severus said, bending over the fireplace. The view he presented made Harry’s cock harden.
“Merlin, that should be illegal,” Harry murmured.
Severus glanced back over his shoulder, and when he saw Harry’s expression, he flushed. “You’re insatiable.”
Harry grinned. “Your point?”
~
Severus huffed. “Let’s see how Lovegood portrayed me before…indulging again.”
“Okay.” Harry winked. “But even the Wizengamot wouldn't blame me for jumping you when you insist on walking around naked.”
Snorting, Severus was nevertheless smiling when he slid back into bed. Opening the paper, he read, “‘Nargles spotted in Diagon’? What in Salazar’s name’s a Nargle?”
Harry coughed. “I’ll explain later. Where’s—? There!” He pointed. “‘War Hero Returns’.”
“Hm.” Severus skimmed the article. “Not completely disastrous,” he pronounced. “She mentions the summons, and that the Ministry hasn’t specified legal charges.”
“Perfect.” Harry smiled. “The Snitch’s now Hermione’s to catch.”
~
Lifting Azizi off the bed, Harry straddled Severus. “Right. Let’s celebrate.”
Severus clutched Harry’s hips. “Aren’t you being rather premature? I’m still facing legal problems, and just because there’s been a favourable article about me in a fringe newspaper doesn’t mean I’m out of the woods yet.”
“Oh, I know,” said Harry. He leaned down. “But I believe in celebrating the small victories. And I’m betting we’ll have some positive public opinion on our side once you do show up back at the Ministry.”
Severus hummed, arching up to kiss him. When they separated, he smirked. “Very well. Let’s celebrate.”
~
After riding Severus to a brilliant orgasm, Harry collapsed on top of him panting. “That never gets old,” he whispered.
Severus caressed Harry’s back. “I should hope not.”
Harry smiled. “I should get ready for work. Are you going to Floo Hermione?”
“I thought I’d allow her a chance to investigate first. In the event she’s now able to ascertain what the legal charges are against me.”
Nodding, Harry sighed. “Yeah. Do you want me to stay home until you Floo?”
“No, go to work.” Severus kissed the top of his head. “I’ll send a message if I need you.”
~
Harry showered quickly, and after cuddling Azizi and kissing Severus soundly, he Apparated to MACUSA.
Several people greeted him. He smiled, waving as he jogged towards Penelope’s office. Knocking, he walked in, freezing when he saw Penelope and Ginny abruptly separate. “Oops. Sorry.”
“No, it’s my fault,” said Penelope, blushing. “Public displays of affection aren’t illegal in MACUSA offices, but they are frowned upon.”
Harry grinned. “Next time I’ll be sure to wait for an answer before barging in.”
Ginny coughed. “Good idea.” Then, a strange expression crossed her face. “Oh, and Harry? You should know. I talked to Mum.”
~
Harry sobered. “Yeah? How is she?”
“She’s fine. And before you ask, yes, I asked if she’d told anyone about Snape.”
“And?”
“She swears she didn’t. And I believe her, Harry. I mean, Mum’s many things, but she’s no liar. If she says she hasn’t told anyone, she hasn’t.”
Harry nodded. “And your dad?”
Ginny sighed. “Dad’s no gossip. He works for the Ministry! He can keep a secret.”
Harry bit his lip. “If not them, then who?”
Ginny shook her head. “No idea.”
Harry sighed. “Well, Hermione’s on the case, so hopefully her legal acumen will work it out.”
~
It was a standard day on patrol. They broke up brawls, captured members of a street gang who’d been terrorizing Muggle pedestrians, and stopped for lunch.
“Your Kneazle named herself?” Penelope shook her head. “That’s new.”
“Severus says it happens when they’re powerful.” Harry shrugged. “Azizi may be small, but she’s definitely a fighter.”
“I like her already,” said Ginny. “Does Snape?”
“Oh yes.” Harry hummed. “I’m pretty sure Severus adores her.”
“You’re making quite the little family.” Ginny winked. “How’s the house?”
“We sign the legal contract this weekend.”
“Wow.” Ginny smiled. “How domestic.”
Harry smiled. “Yeah. It’s brilliant.”
~
Harry’s mouth was full when Severus’ message arrived. A doe Patronus galloped into the restaurant, coming to a stop before their table. *Granger has news* she said in Severus’ voice.
“Right,” said Harry, wiping his mouth. “Is it okay if—?”
“Of course,” said Penelope, making a shooing motion with her hands. “We’ve got this.”
“Yes, go on, Harry.” Ginny patted his hand. “I hope Hermione has good news.”
Harry nodded. “Yeah, me, too.” He reached into his pocket for money, but Penelope snorted.
“Lunch is my treat. Save that for your legal bills. Now go!”
Sketching a salute, Harry Apparated.
~
When Harry arrived home, it was oddly silent.
Frowning, he stood in the centre of the flat. “Severus?”
A mewl made him spin, and he spotted Azizi under the sofa.
Dropping to his knees, Harry reached for her. “Come here,” he crooned, and slowly, Azizi went to him.
Cuddling her, Harry sat. “Now, where’s your other daddy?”
:Paper:
Harry stared down at Azizi. “What?”
:Paper:
Clutching Azizi, Harry Flooed Hermione. “Severus is gone!” he cried as soon as her face appeared.
Hermione’s face was set. “I know. They sent a second legal summons. It was a Portkey. He’s in custody.”
~
Continued in Charges (LJ/IJ/DW).
Author:
alisannePairing/Characters: Severus Snape/Harry Potter.
Word Count: 100 x 9
Rating: PG-13
Challenge: Written for
snarry100/snarry100/snarry100's prompt# 593: Legal. Summary: The Wizengamot gets serious.
Part Twenty-Eight of the Wisdom Series (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.
~
News
~
With everything open between them, Harry slept soundly. He woke to find Azizi curled beside him. Smiling, Harry closed his eyes and dozed.
The Floo opening made all three of them wake, Harry chuckling when he saw even Azizi blinking.
Groping for his glasses, Harry put them on while Severus threw back the covers and got up.
“Lovegood’s article,” Severus said, bending over the fireplace. The view he presented made Harry’s cock harden.
“Merlin, that should be illegal,” Harry murmured.
Severus glanced back over his shoulder, and when he saw Harry’s expression, he flushed. “You’re insatiable.”
Harry grinned. “Your point?”
~
Severus huffed. “Let’s see how Lovegood portrayed me before…indulging again.”
“Okay.” Harry winked. “But even the Wizengamot wouldn't blame me for jumping you when you insist on walking around naked.”
Snorting, Severus was nevertheless smiling when he slid back into bed. Opening the paper, he read, “‘Nargles spotted in Diagon’? What in Salazar’s name’s a Nargle?”
Harry coughed. “I’ll explain later. Where’s—? There!” He pointed. “‘War Hero Returns’.”
“Hm.” Severus skimmed the article. “Not completely disastrous,” he pronounced. “She mentions the summons, and that the Ministry hasn’t specified legal charges.”
“Perfect.” Harry smiled. “The Snitch’s now Hermione’s to catch.”
~
Lifting Azizi off the bed, Harry straddled Severus. “Right. Let’s celebrate.”
Severus clutched Harry’s hips. “Aren’t you being rather premature? I’m still facing legal problems, and just because there’s been a favourable article about me in a fringe newspaper doesn’t mean I’m out of the woods yet.”
“Oh, I know,” said Harry. He leaned down. “But I believe in celebrating the small victories. And I’m betting we’ll have some positive public opinion on our side once you do show up back at the Ministry.”
Severus hummed, arching up to kiss him. When they separated, he smirked. “Very well. Let’s celebrate.”
~
After riding Severus to a brilliant orgasm, Harry collapsed on top of him panting. “That never gets old,” he whispered.
Severus caressed Harry’s back. “I should hope not.”
Harry smiled. “I should get ready for work. Are you going to Floo Hermione?”
“I thought I’d allow her a chance to investigate first. In the event she’s now able to ascertain what the legal charges are against me.”
Nodding, Harry sighed. “Yeah. Do you want me to stay home until you Floo?”
“No, go to work.” Severus kissed the top of his head. “I’ll send a message if I need you.”
~
Harry showered quickly, and after cuddling Azizi and kissing Severus soundly, he Apparated to MACUSA.
Several people greeted him. He smiled, waving as he jogged towards Penelope’s office. Knocking, he walked in, freezing when he saw Penelope and Ginny abruptly separate. “Oops. Sorry.”
“No, it’s my fault,” said Penelope, blushing. “Public displays of affection aren’t illegal in MACUSA offices, but they are frowned upon.”
Harry grinned. “Next time I’ll be sure to wait for an answer before barging in.”
Ginny coughed. “Good idea.” Then, a strange expression crossed her face. “Oh, and Harry? You should know. I talked to Mum.”
~
Harry sobered. “Yeah? How is she?”
“She’s fine. And before you ask, yes, I asked if she’d told anyone about Snape.”
“And?”
“She swears she didn’t. And I believe her, Harry. I mean, Mum’s many things, but she’s no liar. If she says she hasn’t told anyone, she hasn’t.”
Harry nodded. “And your dad?”
Ginny sighed. “Dad’s no gossip. He works for the Ministry! He can keep a secret.”
Harry bit his lip. “If not them, then who?”
Ginny shook her head. “No idea.”
Harry sighed. “Well, Hermione’s on the case, so hopefully her legal acumen will work it out.”
~
It was a standard day on patrol. They broke up brawls, captured members of a street gang who’d been terrorizing Muggle pedestrians, and stopped for lunch.
“Your Kneazle named herself?” Penelope shook her head. “That’s new.”
“Severus says it happens when they’re powerful.” Harry shrugged. “Azizi may be small, but she’s definitely a fighter.”
“I like her already,” said Ginny. “Does Snape?”
“Oh yes.” Harry hummed. “I’m pretty sure Severus adores her.”
“You’re making quite the little family.” Ginny winked. “How’s the house?”
“We sign the legal contract this weekend.”
“Wow.” Ginny smiled. “How domestic.”
Harry smiled. “Yeah. It’s brilliant.”
~
Harry’s mouth was full when Severus’ message arrived. A doe Patronus galloped into the restaurant, coming to a stop before their table. *Granger has news* she said in Severus’ voice.
“Right,” said Harry, wiping his mouth. “Is it okay if—?”
“Of course,” said Penelope, making a shooing motion with her hands. “We’ve got this.”
“Yes, go on, Harry.” Ginny patted his hand. “I hope Hermione has good news.”
Harry nodded. “Yeah, me, too.” He reached into his pocket for money, but Penelope snorted.
“Lunch is my treat. Save that for your legal bills. Now go!”
Sketching a salute, Harry Apparated.
~
When Harry arrived home, it was oddly silent.
Frowning, he stood in the centre of the flat. “Severus?”
A mewl made him spin, and he spotted Azizi under the sofa.
Dropping to his knees, Harry reached for her. “Come here,” he crooned, and slowly, Azizi went to him.
Cuddling her, Harry sat. “Now, where’s your other daddy?”
:Paper:
Harry stared down at Azizi. “What?”
:Paper:
Clutching Azizi, Harry Flooed Hermione. “Severus is gone!” he cried as soon as her face appeared.
Hermione’s face was set. “I know. They sent a second legal summons. It was a Portkey. He’s in custody.”
~
Continued in Charges (LJ/IJ/DW).
no subject
Date: 2017-09-13 06:03 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-09-13 06:09 pm (UTC)Well, they are not playing, and I guess they wanted that known. ;)
You know Harry will take care of it, though, right?
Plus, Severus also has Hermione AND Azizi on his side. The Wizengamot won't know what hit them. *g*
Thanks, hon!
no subject
Date: 2017-09-13 06:28 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-09-14 12:51 am (UTC)Thanks!
no subject
Date: 2017-09-14 01:04 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-09-14 01:38 am (UTC)Hang in there, hon!
You know Harry won't take this lying down. ;)
no subject
Date: 2017-09-14 02:19 am (UTC)Seems like a tactic an underhanded administration would use...
no subject
Date: 2017-09-14 02:44 am (UTC)And I dunno that it's the administration as much as it is a person.
Thanks, bb!
no subject
Date: 2017-09-15 04:38 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-09-16 08:48 pm (UTC)Thank you! And say tuned. :)
no subject
Date: 2017-09-16 10:54 pm (UTC)I hope Harry & Hermione can figure it out!
no subject
Date: 2017-09-16 10:58 pm (UTC)Oh, you know they will. *g*
Thanks!
no subject
Date: 2017-09-21 07:36 pm (UTC)Whut? —Noooooo!
no subject
Date: 2017-09-22 06:55 pm (UTC)BUT, this is Harry and Hermione we're talking about.
They've got this. :)
Thanks!
no subject
Date: 2017-09-22 03:55 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-09-22 06:55 pm (UTC)Don't worry, Harry will fix them. ;)
Thank you!
no subject
Date: 2017-09-22 06:19 pm (UTC)Poor Ministry - now they have a pissed-off Severus in custody, a pissed-off Hermione about to whip their legal arses, and a pissed-off Auror/Saviour/Lover ready to tear down figurative walls - and a kneazle. Enemies of the Boy-Who-Lived beware!
Thank you for this update, dear alisanne. :)
no subject
Date: 2017-09-22 06:57 pm (UTC)And yes, everyone is pissed off (including Azizi the magical Kneazle), so the Ministry is about to get their asses handed to them. Well, someone there is, anyway. ;)
Should be exciting at least. *g*
no subject
Date: 2017-12-31 11:35 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2018-01-01 09:48 pm (UTC)*fixes*