Drabble: Seeking Answers
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alisanneTitle: Seeking Answers
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Pairing/Characters: Severus Snape/Harry Potter, Hermione Granger.
Word Count: 100 x 7
Rating: PG
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snarry100's prompt# 596: Seek.
Summary: Severus shares some secrets.
Part Thirty-One 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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Seeking Answers
~
“Percy?” Harry eyed Severus. “What’d you ever do to him?”
Severus shrugged. “Nothing I recall. I don’t remember ever awarding him a bad grade, much less mutilating him.”
“Is he seeking monetary damages?” Harry asked.
“No,” Hermione said. “He’s requesting Snape stand trial so he will, and I quote, ‘pay for the heinous acts he committed on behalf of the Dark Lord’.”
“The Dark Lord.” Severus frowned. “Interesting.”
“What’s interesting about it?” Harry asked.
“Something I’ve noticed over the years. Only former Death Eaters call him the Dark Lord.”
Hermione blinked. “You think Percy’s a Death Eater?”
Severus hummed. “Possibly.”
~
“Someone would have noticed if he was Marked!” Hermione was pacing. “I wish we had a subtle way to check his arm.”
“Not all Death Eaters were Marked,” said Severus. “Those who were undercover managed to avoid it.”
“Then how do we tell if he’s one?” Harry asked.
“We could slip him some Veritaserum and question him,” said Hermione.
Severus pursed his lips. “Or I could attempt Legilimency.”
Hermione sighed. “He’s high up in the Ministry. You’d never get near him.”
“I could seek him out,” said Harry.
“And do what?” asked Hermione.
Harry smirked. “Hex it out of him.”
~
Hermione sighed. “As satisfying as that might be, Harry, it won’t help our case.”
“It’d make me feel better,” Harry muttered. He leaned against Severus. “Right, so what now?”
“I seek to have the charges dismissed,” said Hermione.
Severus snorted. “And when that’s unsuccessful?”
“Then I request their witness list, and they request ours.” Hermione smiled. “And I finally figure out what this is really about.”
“Great. When will we get that information?” Harry asked.
“I anticipate having it tomorrow morning.”
“So when can we get Severus out of here?” Harry asked.
Hermione sighed. “Not for another day, I’m afraid.”
~
“Another day?” Harry jumped to his feet. “No way. Severus can’t stay imprisoned another day!”
“I’m sorry, Harry, but he’ll have to.” Hermione’s expression was sympathetic. “No member of the Wizengamot’s going to agree to let him go, he’s a flight risk. If they hadn’t had to use a Portkey to capture him I could’ve tried to seek a sympathetic member to ask, but—”
“What if I promise to watch him?” Harry asked. “I’m an Auror.”
“You’re compromised. Enough people know you’re involved with him.”
Harry scowled. “Can I stay here with him?”
Hermione smiled. “That I can probably manage.”
~
Once Hermione left, Severus turned to Harry. “You’re sure you want to stay with me? Shouldn't you go and get a good night’s sleep?”
Harry snorted. “There’s no way I’m leaving you alone in here. Plus, I can’t even imagine sleeping comfortably while you’re in a Ministry cell.”
Severus rolled his eyes, but he was smiling. “I hope you don’t think we’ll be getting up to any…shenanigans. We’re under surveillance.”
Eyebrow raised, Harry leaned in. “I walked through those bars, remember? If we need to seek some privacy, you don’t think I can manage it?”
Severus sighed. “You’re impossible.”
~
When Hermione returned, she looked disturbed, frazzled. “What’s wrong?” Harry frowned. “Don’t tell me they refused to let me stay with Severus!”
Hermione shook her head. “There was no argument about that.” She raised an eyebrow. “Although I don’t think they’ll want you physically in the cell with him.”
Harry clung to Severus’ hand, linking their fingers. “I don’t care. They’ll have to Stupefy me and drag me out of here if they seek to separate us—”
“No one’s suggesting that, Harry,” Hermione interrupted. “It’s fine. And we’ve bigger issues.”
Severus sat up straight. “Like?”
Hermione sighed. “Your Kneazle’s missing.”
~
“But how did she get out?” Harry asked as he and Hermione hurried towards her office.
“I’ve no idea. I locked the door! She doesn’t have thumbs, does she?”
Harry snorted. “Not that I’ve noticed,” he said. “Although, admittedly, I’ve been a bit distracted the last few hours.”
When they got to Hermione’s office, the place looked as they’d left it. Gnawing his bottom lip, Harry drew his wand. “Accio, Azizi!”
When nothing happened, he groaned.
“See? She’s not in here,” Hermione said. “Where could she have gone?”
“No idea. Maybe she went seeking food?” Harry scratched his head. “Fuck.”
~
Continued in Finding Azizi (LJ/IJ/DW).
Author:
alisannePairing/Characters: Severus Snape/Harry Potter, Hermione Granger.
Word Count: 100 x 7
Rating: PG
Challenge: Written for
snarry100/snarry100/snarry100's prompt# 596: Seek. Summary: Severus shares some secrets.
Part Thirty-One 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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Seeking Answers
~
“Percy?” Harry eyed Severus. “What’d you ever do to him?”
Severus shrugged. “Nothing I recall. I don’t remember ever awarding him a bad grade, much less mutilating him.”
“Is he seeking monetary damages?” Harry asked.
“No,” Hermione said. “He’s requesting Snape stand trial so he will, and I quote, ‘pay for the heinous acts he committed on behalf of the Dark Lord’.”
“The Dark Lord.” Severus frowned. “Interesting.”
“What’s interesting about it?” Harry asked.
“Something I’ve noticed over the years. Only former Death Eaters call him the Dark Lord.”
Hermione blinked. “You think Percy’s a Death Eater?”
Severus hummed. “Possibly.”
~
“Someone would have noticed if he was Marked!” Hermione was pacing. “I wish we had a subtle way to check his arm.”
“Not all Death Eaters were Marked,” said Severus. “Those who were undercover managed to avoid it.”
“Then how do we tell if he’s one?” Harry asked.
“We could slip him some Veritaserum and question him,” said Hermione.
Severus pursed his lips. “Or I could attempt Legilimency.”
Hermione sighed. “He’s high up in the Ministry. You’d never get near him.”
“I could seek him out,” said Harry.
“And do what?” asked Hermione.
Harry smirked. “Hex it out of him.”
~
Hermione sighed. “As satisfying as that might be, Harry, it won’t help our case.”
“It’d make me feel better,” Harry muttered. He leaned against Severus. “Right, so what now?”
“I seek to have the charges dismissed,” said Hermione.
Severus snorted. “And when that’s unsuccessful?”
“Then I request their witness list, and they request ours.” Hermione smiled. “And I finally figure out what this is really about.”
“Great. When will we get that information?” Harry asked.
“I anticipate having it tomorrow morning.”
“So when can we get Severus out of here?” Harry asked.
Hermione sighed. “Not for another day, I’m afraid.”
~
“Another day?” Harry jumped to his feet. “No way. Severus can’t stay imprisoned another day!”
“I’m sorry, Harry, but he’ll have to.” Hermione’s expression was sympathetic. “No member of the Wizengamot’s going to agree to let him go, he’s a flight risk. If they hadn’t had to use a Portkey to capture him I could’ve tried to seek a sympathetic member to ask, but—”
“What if I promise to watch him?” Harry asked. “I’m an Auror.”
“You’re compromised. Enough people know you’re involved with him.”
Harry scowled. “Can I stay here with him?”
Hermione smiled. “That I can probably manage.”
~
Once Hermione left, Severus turned to Harry. “You’re sure you want to stay with me? Shouldn't you go and get a good night’s sleep?”
Harry snorted. “There’s no way I’m leaving you alone in here. Plus, I can’t even imagine sleeping comfortably while you’re in a Ministry cell.”
Severus rolled his eyes, but he was smiling. “I hope you don’t think we’ll be getting up to any…shenanigans. We’re under surveillance.”
Eyebrow raised, Harry leaned in. “I walked through those bars, remember? If we need to seek some privacy, you don’t think I can manage it?”
Severus sighed. “You’re impossible.”
~
When Hermione returned, she looked disturbed, frazzled. “What’s wrong?” Harry frowned. “Don’t tell me they refused to let me stay with Severus!”
Hermione shook her head. “There was no argument about that.” She raised an eyebrow. “Although I don’t think they’ll want you physically in the cell with him.”
Harry clung to Severus’ hand, linking their fingers. “I don’t care. They’ll have to Stupefy me and drag me out of here if they seek to separate us—”
“No one’s suggesting that, Harry,” Hermione interrupted. “It’s fine. And we’ve bigger issues.”
Severus sat up straight. “Like?”
Hermione sighed. “Your Kneazle’s missing.”
~
“But how did she get out?” Harry asked as he and Hermione hurried towards her office.
“I’ve no idea. I locked the door! She doesn’t have thumbs, does she?”
Harry snorted. “Not that I’ve noticed,” he said. “Although, admittedly, I’ve been a bit distracted the last few hours.”
When they got to Hermione’s office, the place looked as they’d left it. Gnawing his bottom lip, Harry drew his wand. “Accio, Azizi!”
When nothing happened, he groaned.
“See? She’s not in here,” Hermione said. “Where could she have gone?”
“No idea. Maybe she went seeking food?” Harry scratched his head. “Fuck.”
~
Continued in Finding Azizi (LJ/IJ/DW).
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Date: 2017-10-04 07:28 pm (UTC)*ponders*
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Date: 2017-10-04 11:34 pm (UTC)Azizi...can take care of herself. ;)
Ooh, what are you pondering? Is it porn? Share! :P
Thanks, hon!
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Date: 2017-10-04 07:28 pm (UTC):)
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Date: 2017-10-04 11:35 pm (UTC)Or maybe she just wanted some Kneazlenip. Who can know with Kneazles? ;)
Thanks, bb!
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Date: 2017-10-04 08:28 pm (UTC)[insert dramatic music]
But it is true, I think, I remember Harry noticing that only Death Eaters called Voldemort the Dark Lord.
And really? The cat's gone? :( These two can't catch a break. But like Torino said, it could be a good thing. That cat was always too smart. ;)
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Date: 2017-10-04 11:37 pm (UTC)Heh. Oh, I wouldn't worry about Azizi. She's...pretty self sufficient. *g*
Thank you, hon!
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Date: 2017-10-08 01:29 pm (UTC)I'm scandalized by Percy being a DE lol
I've just read a few cute Percy/Oliver fics, so I'm like gasp!
Looking forward to the next installment :)
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Date: 2017-10-08 08:23 pm (UTC)It may calm down soon (although I wouldn't hold my breath). *g*
Percy...may yet have an explanation for what's happening.
Thank you! <3
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Date: 2017-10-22 03:21 pm (UTC)And Azizi is up to something. Maybe she's gone to find Percy and pee on his boots. She'll bring him to his knees, anyway. :D
Thank you for sharing this chapter! ^^
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Date: 2017-10-23 12:03 am (UTC)Voldemort and couple others maybe...
As for Azizi, well, you'll see in the next few chapters. *g*
Thank you!