Drabble: Charges
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Pairing/Characters: Severus Snape/Harry Potter.
Word Count: 100 x 6
Rating: PG
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snarry100's prompt# 594: Moral.
Summary: Hermione makes some discoveries.
Part Twenty-Nine 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.
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Charges
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Harry stared at Hermione. “What?”
“The Ministry issued a Portkey summons. Severus is in custody.” Hermione scowled. “And before you ask, I only found out seconds before you called.”
“They can’t do that!” Harry hugged Azizi close to his chest. “Can they?”
“You’re asking if it’s legal?” She shrugged. “Technically, no. They’ve overstepped. So, not only do we have the legal high ground, but also the moral.”
“Where exactly is he?” Harry growled. “Not Azkaban!”
“No idea, but when I find him—”
“Step back,” said Harry. “We’re coming through.”
“You can’t. International Floo travel isn’t possible!”
Harry scoffed. “Watch me.”
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“NO!” Hermione roared. “You’ll hurt yourself, Harry. It’d make more sense to Apparate, not that you should try that either. I’ve requested an emergency Portkey, and I’ll have it within the hour.”
Harry was trembling. “Hermione—”
“Let me do my job, Harry,” Hermione said, tone gentle. “Let me find him and examine the charges. Plus, now that he’s here, they have to allow him representation.”
Harry exhaled. “Okay, just…hurry! I can’t wait too long.”
“I know.” Hermione sighed. “I’ll be in touch the moment I know anything. Remember, we’ve the moral high ground.”
Harry sighed. “I doubt they care.”
~
Drawing his wand, Harry closed his eyes, centring himself. Casting his Patronus, he sent a message to Penelope, then, exhausted with the effort it’d taken to produce a happy memory, he collapsed onto the sofa.
Azizi patted his face as if she understood his anguish. Harry sighed, caressing her fur and allowing it to soothe him. For all he knew she did understand.
“This is all my fault,” Harry whispered. “I’m the reason the most moral, brave, upstanding person I know’s now in custody. Shit.”
Azizi purred, climbing up his chest to lick his face.
Closing his eyes, Harry sobbed.
~
When someone started banging on the door, Harry winced. Setting Azizi aside, he wiped his face with his sleeve before going to answer.
Harry blinked when he saw Ginny and Penelope. “Why are you two here?”
Ginny snorted, dragging Penelope past past him. “Why do you think? You can’t send a message saying you’re, ‘going back to England, see you later,’ and not expect questions.”
Harry huffed. “Come in,” he said, tone dry.
“What’s going on?” Ginny snapped.
When Harry explained, both Ginny and Penelope were incredulous. “Bastards!” swore Ginny. “Foul, loathsome, immoral—”
Penelope hushed her. “How can we help?”
~
Ginny raised an eyebrow when Harry pointed to Azizi. “You want us to babysit Azizi?”
Harry sighed. “They may not allow me to bring her back with me. Don’t they quarantine animals travelling between countries? I hear that process takes ages.”
“Sometimes.” Penelope pulled out her mobile. “I know a Magizoologist, though.”
“I can’t cheat to get her in,” Harry said. “It wouldn’t be right. What if she’s carrying diseases?”
“I’m not proposing anything immoral,” Penelope assured him. “My friend would just check her over and certify her as safe to travel if she is.”
“Ah.” Harry smiled. “Thanks, Penelope.”
~
Penelope’s Magizoologist friend, a witch named Amy, not only came to Harry’s flat to examine and certify Azizi, but she accomplished it in twenty minutes, and Azizi loved her on sight.
“Wow,” Harry said once Amy left. “That was fast.”
Penelope grinned. “Amy’s awesome. And very moral. If she says Azizi’s clean, she’s clean.”
“I owe you,” said Harry.
The Floo flared, Hermione’s face appearing. “Ginny! Hey!”
Ginny grinned, waving.
“Great timing! Have you found Severus?” Harry asked.
“Yes, and he’s fine.”
Harry frowned. “Fine?”
Hermione coughed. “Well, angry, but physically fine.”
“Okay. What are the charges?”
Hermione sighed. “Mutilation.”
~
Continued in Options and Arses (LJ/IJ/DW).
Author:
alisannePairing/Characters: Severus Snape/Harry Potter.
Word Count: 100 x 6
Rating: PG
Challenge: Written for
snarry100/snarry100/snarry100's prompt# 594: Moral. Summary: Hermione makes some discoveries.
Part Twenty-Nine 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.
~
Charges
~
Harry stared at Hermione. “What?”
“The Ministry issued a Portkey summons. Severus is in custody.” Hermione scowled. “And before you ask, I only found out seconds before you called.”
“They can’t do that!” Harry hugged Azizi close to his chest. “Can they?”
“You’re asking if it’s legal?” She shrugged. “Technically, no. They’ve overstepped. So, not only do we have the legal high ground, but also the moral.”
“Where exactly is he?” Harry growled. “Not Azkaban!”
“No idea, but when I find him—”
“Step back,” said Harry. “We’re coming through.”
“You can’t. International Floo travel isn’t possible!”
Harry scoffed. “Watch me.”
~
“NO!” Hermione roared. “You’ll hurt yourself, Harry. It’d make more sense to Apparate, not that you should try that either. I’ve requested an emergency Portkey, and I’ll have it within the hour.”
Harry was trembling. “Hermione—”
“Let me do my job, Harry,” Hermione said, tone gentle. “Let me find him and examine the charges. Plus, now that he’s here, they have to allow him representation.”
Harry exhaled. “Okay, just…hurry! I can’t wait too long.”
“I know.” Hermione sighed. “I’ll be in touch the moment I know anything. Remember, we’ve the moral high ground.”
Harry sighed. “I doubt they care.”
~
Drawing his wand, Harry closed his eyes, centring himself. Casting his Patronus, he sent a message to Penelope, then, exhausted with the effort it’d taken to produce a happy memory, he collapsed onto the sofa.
Azizi patted his face as if she understood his anguish. Harry sighed, caressing her fur and allowing it to soothe him. For all he knew she did understand.
“This is all my fault,” Harry whispered. “I’m the reason the most moral, brave, upstanding person I know’s now in custody. Shit.”
Azizi purred, climbing up his chest to lick his face.
Closing his eyes, Harry sobbed.
~
When someone started banging on the door, Harry winced. Setting Azizi aside, he wiped his face with his sleeve before going to answer.
Harry blinked when he saw Ginny and Penelope. “Why are you two here?”
Ginny snorted, dragging Penelope past past him. “Why do you think? You can’t send a message saying you’re, ‘going back to England, see you later,’ and not expect questions.”
Harry huffed. “Come in,” he said, tone dry.
“What’s going on?” Ginny snapped.
When Harry explained, both Ginny and Penelope were incredulous. “Bastards!” swore Ginny. “Foul, loathsome, immoral—”
Penelope hushed her. “How can we help?”
~
Ginny raised an eyebrow when Harry pointed to Azizi. “You want us to babysit Azizi?”
Harry sighed. “They may not allow me to bring her back with me. Don’t they quarantine animals travelling between countries? I hear that process takes ages.”
“Sometimes.” Penelope pulled out her mobile. “I know a Magizoologist, though.”
“I can’t cheat to get her in,” Harry said. “It wouldn’t be right. What if she’s carrying diseases?”
“I’m not proposing anything immoral,” Penelope assured him. “My friend would just check her over and certify her as safe to travel if she is.”
“Ah.” Harry smiled. “Thanks, Penelope.”
~
Penelope’s Magizoologist friend, a witch named Amy, not only came to Harry’s flat to examine and certify Azizi, but she accomplished it in twenty minutes, and Azizi loved her on sight.
“Wow,” Harry said once Amy left. “That was fast.”
Penelope grinned. “Amy’s awesome. And very moral. If she says Azizi’s clean, she’s clean.”
“I owe you,” said Harry.
The Floo flared, Hermione’s face appearing. “Ginny! Hey!”
Ginny grinned, waving.
“Great timing! Have you found Severus?” Harry asked.
“Yes, and he’s fine.”
Harry frowned. “Fine?”
Hermione coughed. “Well, angry, but physically fine.”
“Okay. What are the charges?”
Hermione sighed. “Mutilation.”
~
Continued in Options and Arses (LJ/IJ/DW).
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Date: 2017-09-21 03:07 pm (UTC)WTF is that supposed to mean?
*glares*
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Date: 2017-09-22 06:40 pm (UTC)It means just what it says.
verb (used with object), mutilated, mutilating.
1.
to injure, disfigure, or make imperfect by removing or irreparably damaging parts:
Vandals mutilated the painting.
2.
to deprive (a person or animal) of a limb or other essential part.
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Date: 2017-09-21 07:46 pm (UTC)Now what in Merlin's mancave does that mean?!? I'm glad Harry can take Izizi to England, tho'—I'm thinking a limber, curious little Kneazle might be able to see & hear interesting things....
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Date: 2017-09-22 06:42 pm (UTC)And the meaning shall become clear soon. Hang in there!
Thanks. :)
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Date: 2017-09-21 08:00 pm (UTC)Hope they know how to deal with a pissed off Harry Potter!
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Date: 2017-09-22 06:44 pm (UTC)Although the charge does make sense. ;) You'll see.
And yeah, I suspect they're about to see a REALLY pissed of Potter. *nods*
Thanks, bb!
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Date: 2017-09-22 03:52 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-09-22 06:45 pm (UTC)Thank you!
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Date: 2017-09-23 12:27 pm (UTC)Though I do love it when Hermione is all helpful and caring <3
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Date: 2017-09-24 12:11 am (UTC)And yes, Hermione is not letting this go. *nods*
Thank you!
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Date: 2017-10-03 12:55 pm (UTC)No... It's not possible. Or is it?
And why is this all taking so long? I'm going to tear my hair out! Also, love the scene where Harry wants to floo straight through to England. Indeed. :D
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Date: 2017-10-03 08:59 pm (UTC)As for taking long, it's only been a few days in the story. <3 Hang in there!
*nods* Harry's a bit desperate, bless him. :)
Thank you!