Drabble: Assembling Courage
Title: Assembling Courage
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Pairing/Characters: Severus Snape/Harry Potter, George Weasley.
Word Count: 100 x 7
Rating: PG
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snarry100's prompt# 616: Courage.
Summary: Home is where the heart is.
Part Forty-Seven 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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Assembling Courage
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George looked away, clearing his throat. “We’ll see.”
Harry smiled. “Have courage, mate.”
George sighed. “Anyway, how long are you staying in England? Mum’s hosting a special family dinner for Percy tonight.”
“We’re planning on leaving for New York tonight,” said Severus.
Harry reluctantly climbed out of his arms to stand and stretch. “Yes, we really should get back.”
“You’re sure?” George grinned. “Mum considers you two family.”
“Such a kind invitation, unfortunately—” Severus paused an Azizi emerged from her hiding spot and proceeded to climb up his robes.
Harry laughed. “As you can see, we really should get going.”
~
Exiting the Apothecary, Harry, carrying Azizi, chuckled.
“Is something amusing?”
“I was imagining us taking Azizi to dinner at the Burrow.”
“Merlin,” Severus muttered. “With our luck she’d try to hypnotise Arthur or something.”
“Or something,” Harry agreed. Using his free hand, he linked his fingers with Severus’. “I almost considered saying we’d go, but I don’t have the courage to face all the Weasleys tonight. It’s probably cowardly, but all I want is to sleep in our own bed.”
“It’s not cowardly.” Severus’ fingers tightened on Harry’s. “It’s been an exciting few days.”
Harry nodded. “Time to go home.”
~
Upon arriving at Grimmauld, they found their Portkey waiting. “Hermione sent it,” said Harry, picking up the tattered book and its accompanying note.
“What does the note say?”
“This Portkey can be activated whenever we like,” Harry said.
Severus frowned. “If we leave now, we’ll arrive in New York at midday.”
“Okay—”
“Will you immediately go to work?”
“Are you mad?” Harry snorted. “I’ll need a good night’s sleep before I even think about reporting to MACUSA.”
“Not to mention before we see Ginevra and Penelope.”
Harry grinned. “I’ll definitely need sleep and maybe some liquid courage before that.”
“Indeed.”
~
After double checking he’d packed everything he’d brought, Harry found Severus and Azizi sitting in the parlour.
Watching from the door, Harry smiled as Azizi rubbed herself against Severus, who stroked her fur. When Severus spotted Harry, he raised an eyebrow. “Yes?”
“That’s one courageous Kneazle.”
“How’s that?”
“She’s getting fur on your robes.” Grinning, Harry walked over and, leaning in, kissed him.
The kiss threatened to get serious until something sharp poked Harry’s arm. “Ow!” he said, glaring at Azizi. “I’m getting you declawed!” he threatened.
Azizi, unconcerned, simply licked her fur.
Severus chuckled. “Someone definitely wants to go.”
~
Landing in New York’s wizarding welcome port, they were quickly cleared before Apparating to their flat.
Despite it being mid-afternoon, Harry began yawning the moment he walked in. “Damn, I missed this place.”
“As did I,” said Severus, following him inside. Setting Azizi down, he picked up the pile of post. “I’d best sort through all this.”
“And I’d best unpack and see if there’s anything from our estate agent.” Harry frowned. “I really hope that house we liked hasn’t been sold.”
Severus patted his shoulder. “Courage,” he murmured. “If the house is meant to be ours, it will be.”
~
Else blinked when she saw Harry’s face in her Floo. “Mr Potter! I thought your courage deserted you!”
“Sorry,” said Harry. “A situation came up and we had to take an emergency trip back to England.”
“Ah, well, emergencies happen. Are you still interested in the Willow Hills property?”
“Yes. Is it still available?”
Else hummed. “You’re in luck. Someone had put in an offer, but it fell through only yesterday, so it’s back on the market. In fact, they’ve lowered the price.”
Harry exhaled. “Well, we’d like to put in an offer.”
Else smiled. “I’ll send over the contract.”
~
When Harry located Severus, he was on the sofa, letters scattered around him, fast asleep.
Smiling, Harry leaned over, kissing him.
Immediately, Severus’ arms wrapped around him, pulling Harry into his lap and deepening the kiss. “Not worried Azizi will attack you again?” he finally whispered against Harry’s mouth.
Harry laughed softly. “I’m a courageous Gryffindor. I can withstand a tiny Kneazle.”
“And her claws?”
“Definitely.” Harry sighed, resting his head on Severus’ shoulder. “So we almost lost the house.”
“Almost?”
“Yes. Turns out the deal fell through, so I told Else so put in an offer. Full price.”
“Good.”
~
Continued in Big Step (LJ/IJ/DW).
Author:
alisannePairing/Characters: Severus Snape/Harry Potter, George Weasley.
Word Count: 100 x 7
Rating: PG
Challenge: Written for
snarry100/snarry100/snarry100's prompt# 616: Courage. Summary: Home is where the heart is.
Part Forty-Seven 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.
~
Assembling Courage
~
George looked away, clearing his throat. “We’ll see.”
Harry smiled. “Have courage, mate.”
George sighed. “Anyway, how long are you staying in England? Mum’s hosting a special family dinner for Percy tonight.”
“We’re planning on leaving for New York tonight,” said Severus.
Harry reluctantly climbed out of his arms to stand and stretch. “Yes, we really should get back.”
“You’re sure?” George grinned. “Mum considers you two family.”
“Such a kind invitation, unfortunately—” Severus paused an Azizi emerged from her hiding spot and proceeded to climb up his robes.
Harry laughed. “As you can see, we really should get going.”
~
Exiting the Apothecary, Harry, carrying Azizi, chuckled.
“Is something amusing?”
“I was imagining us taking Azizi to dinner at the Burrow.”
“Merlin,” Severus muttered. “With our luck she’d try to hypnotise Arthur or something.”
“Or something,” Harry agreed. Using his free hand, he linked his fingers with Severus’. “I almost considered saying we’d go, but I don’t have the courage to face all the Weasleys tonight. It’s probably cowardly, but all I want is to sleep in our own bed.”
“It’s not cowardly.” Severus’ fingers tightened on Harry’s. “It’s been an exciting few days.”
Harry nodded. “Time to go home.”
~
Upon arriving at Grimmauld, they found their Portkey waiting. “Hermione sent it,” said Harry, picking up the tattered book and its accompanying note.
“What does the note say?”
“This Portkey can be activated whenever we like,” Harry said.
Severus frowned. “If we leave now, we’ll arrive in New York at midday.”
“Okay—”
“Will you immediately go to work?”
“Are you mad?” Harry snorted. “I’ll need a good night’s sleep before I even think about reporting to MACUSA.”
“Not to mention before we see Ginevra and Penelope.”
Harry grinned. “I’ll definitely need sleep and maybe some liquid courage before that.”
“Indeed.”
~
After double checking he’d packed everything he’d brought, Harry found Severus and Azizi sitting in the parlour.
Watching from the door, Harry smiled as Azizi rubbed herself against Severus, who stroked her fur. When Severus spotted Harry, he raised an eyebrow. “Yes?”
“That’s one courageous Kneazle.”
“How’s that?”
“She’s getting fur on your robes.” Grinning, Harry walked over and, leaning in, kissed him.
The kiss threatened to get serious until something sharp poked Harry’s arm. “Ow!” he said, glaring at Azizi. “I’m getting you declawed!” he threatened.
Azizi, unconcerned, simply licked her fur.
Severus chuckled. “Someone definitely wants to go.”
~
Landing in New York’s wizarding welcome port, they were quickly cleared before Apparating to their flat.
Despite it being mid-afternoon, Harry began yawning the moment he walked in. “Damn, I missed this place.”
“As did I,” said Severus, following him inside. Setting Azizi down, he picked up the pile of post. “I’d best sort through all this.”
“And I’d best unpack and see if there’s anything from our estate agent.” Harry frowned. “I really hope that house we liked hasn’t been sold.”
Severus patted his shoulder. “Courage,” he murmured. “If the house is meant to be ours, it will be.”
~
Else blinked when she saw Harry’s face in her Floo. “Mr Potter! I thought your courage deserted you!”
“Sorry,” said Harry. “A situation came up and we had to take an emergency trip back to England.”
“Ah, well, emergencies happen. Are you still interested in the Willow Hills property?”
“Yes. Is it still available?”
Else hummed. “You’re in luck. Someone had put in an offer, but it fell through only yesterday, so it’s back on the market. In fact, they’ve lowered the price.”
Harry exhaled. “Well, we’d like to put in an offer.”
Else smiled. “I’ll send over the contract.”
~
When Harry located Severus, he was on the sofa, letters scattered around him, fast asleep.
Smiling, Harry leaned over, kissing him.
Immediately, Severus’ arms wrapped around him, pulling Harry into his lap and deepening the kiss. “Not worried Azizi will attack you again?” he finally whispered against Harry’s mouth.
Harry laughed softly. “I’m a courageous Gryffindor. I can withstand a tiny Kneazle.”
“And her claws?”
“Definitely.” Harry sighed, resting his head on Severus’ shoulder. “So we almost lost the house.”
“Almost?”
“Yes. Turns out the deal fell through, so I told Else so put in an offer. Full price.”
“Good.”
~
Continued in Big Step (LJ/IJ/DW).
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*nods* Azizi is going to love that house. *g*
Thanks, bb! <3