Drabble: Under Fire
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alisanneTitle: Under Fire
Author:alisanne
Pairing/Characters: Severus Snape/Harry Potter.
Word Count: 100 x 9
Rating: PG
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snarry100's prompt# 639: Fire.
Summary: Life is never boring for our heroes.
Part Sixty-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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Under Fire
~
Harry arrived home with a crack, Ginny and Penelope getting there seconds later. “Severus!” he screamed.
Everything looked intact, no one seemed to be around. Frowning, Harry spun to look at Penelope. “Who told you my house was being attacked?”
“It came in over the Auror alerts wireless. It’s usually accurate.” Penelope gestured at the house. “We’re not in the clear yet, though. Why don’t we go inside?”
“Let me check where Severus is,” said Harry. “We don’t want him opening fire on us thinking we’re intruders.”
“Smart,” said Ginny.
“Paranoid, is he?” asked Penelope.
Harry smiled. “You’ve no idea.”
~
Severus was in his laboratory, Amiri and Azizi in the corner playing, when Harry walked in. Looking up, Severus frowned. “What’s wrong?” Waving a hand to douse the fire under his cauldron, he walked over to Harry. “Are you all right? Have you had a relapse?”
“I’m fine.” Harry exhaled. “I’m checking on you, actually.”
“On me?” Severus raised an eyebrow. “Is there a reason for this concern?”
“Someone called in saying this place was under attack,” said Ginny, walking in with Penelope.
Severus pursed his lips. “And you trust this source?”
“I did,” growled Penelope. “But obviously something’s amiss.”
~
After searching the house, they concluded the emergency call was a hoax.
“Why, though?” asked Harry as they all returned to the laboratory. He leaned against the wall, watching Severus return to his work bench. “We don’t have any enemies here. At least I don’t think we do.” He glanced at Severus, who’d just turned on the fire under his aborted potion.
Severus snorted. “You’ve met more people here than I have. And I’ve maintained good relationships with the few acquaintances I’ve made here.”
Penelope sighed. “Right, let’s head back. Looks like this was a bust.”
Harry nodded. “Thank goodness.”
~
“You coming, Harry?”
Harry nodded. “You guys go on ahead, I’ll be right behind you.”
Ginny rolled his eyes. “This wasn’t an excuse for you to sneak in a quickie over lunch. If you’re not right behind us, I’ll be back, and I don’t care what I walk in on.”
Holding up two fingers in a rude gesture, Harry said, “Goodbye, Gin.” He smirked. “Maybe you should take the opportunity to talk to Penelope rather than make assumptions.”
“Assumptions about what?!” called Penelope from the hallway.
Ginny’s eyes flashed fire. “Thanks a lot, Harry.”
Harry smiled. “You’re welcome. Now go!”
~
Once they were alone, Harry embraced Severus. “Damn, that scared me.”
Severus hugged him back. “It was just a mistake.”
“Was it?” Harry asked. Drawing back, he stared into Severus’ eyes. “Am I the only one who thinks it odd that right after Umbridge escapes prison, someone happens to call in a fake attack on our house?”
Slowly, Severus smiled. “It seems some of my paranoia’s rubbed off on you.”
Harry sighed. “It’s not paranoia when someone who hates you with the fire of a thousand suns is on the loose.”
“Granted.” Severus kissed him. “We can handle her, though.”
~
“Finally! I was about to come get you,” said Ginny when Harry walked in.
“Sorry.” Harry exhaled. “You should know, Umbridge escaped Auror custody days ago.”
“Wait, what?” cried Ginny. “That bitch again?” Growling, she fired a hex at one of the targets on the wall.
Penelope’s head popped up. “Wasn’t that the crazy Dark witch who impersonated Ginny’s brother and tried to get Severus imprisoned a while back?”
“The very same.”
Penelope’s gaze sharpened. “Why didn’t you tell us this before?”
“It didn’t seem important?” Harry groaned. “Plus, technically she’s not MACUSA’s problem.”
Penelope hummed. “Maybe she is now.”
~
“…all I know,” said Harry. “For more information, you need to talk to Ron.”
Penelope nodded. “I Firecalled England’s DMLE, but the time difference means we’ll have to wait until they’re back in the office.”
“Right.” Harry ran a hand through his hair. “I just feel as if I should be doing something more, you know?”
“I understand.” Penelope cleared her throat. “And you’re sure you have adequate warding up around your house?”
Harry almost laughed. “You’ve met Severus. Does he strike you as the sort to leave any stone unturned when it comes to security?”
She smiled. “Good point.”
~
When Harry got home, Severus was cooking, Amiri was asleep in his bed, and Azizi was on a shelf, her tail swinging as she watched Severus work.
“Everything all right?” asked Harry, walking over to Severus and kissing him.
Waving his hand, Severus put out the fire under the pot he’d been stirring before gathering Harry close and kissing him properly. When they broke apart, Harry was smiling. “Everything is fine,” said Severus. “You told them about Umbridge?”
“I did.” Harry exhaled. “I feel better now they know she’s loose.”
“Agreed.” Severus gestured to the table. “Now, are you hungry?”
~
After dinner Harry double-checked the wards before entering the living room, where Severus was reading and Azizi and Amiri were curled up by the fire.
Settling beside Severus, Harry leaned on his shoulder. “I checked the wards.”
Humming, Severus turned a page. “As did I.”
“Yes, I figured we’d both be on heightened alert tonight,” said Harry. He pursed his lips. “Umbridge could have been the one behind the fake call, and it could have been her attempt to find out where we live.”
“That occurred to me, too.”
Harry sighed. “I guess all we can do is be ready.”
~
Continued in Morning Discussion (LJ/IJ/DW).
Author:
alisannePairing/Characters: Severus Snape/Harry Potter.
Word Count: 100 x 9
Rating: PG
Challenge: Written for
snarry100/snarry100/snarry100's prompt# 639: Fire.Summary: Life is never boring for our heroes.
Part Sixty-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.
~
Under Fire
~
Harry arrived home with a crack, Ginny and Penelope getting there seconds later. “Severus!” he screamed.
Everything looked intact, no one seemed to be around. Frowning, Harry spun to look at Penelope. “Who told you my house was being attacked?”
“It came in over the Auror alerts wireless. It’s usually accurate.” Penelope gestured at the house. “We’re not in the clear yet, though. Why don’t we go inside?”
“Let me check where Severus is,” said Harry. “We don’t want him opening fire on us thinking we’re intruders.”
“Smart,” said Ginny.
“Paranoid, is he?” asked Penelope.
Harry smiled. “You’ve no idea.”
~
Severus was in his laboratory, Amiri and Azizi in the corner playing, when Harry walked in. Looking up, Severus frowned. “What’s wrong?” Waving a hand to douse the fire under his cauldron, he walked over to Harry. “Are you all right? Have you had a relapse?”
“I’m fine.” Harry exhaled. “I’m checking on you, actually.”
“On me?” Severus raised an eyebrow. “Is there a reason for this concern?”
“Someone called in saying this place was under attack,” said Ginny, walking in with Penelope.
Severus pursed his lips. “And you trust this source?”
“I did,” growled Penelope. “But obviously something’s amiss.”
~
After searching the house, they concluded the emergency call was a hoax.
“Why, though?” asked Harry as they all returned to the laboratory. He leaned against the wall, watching Severus return to his work bench. “We don’t have any enemies here. At least I don’t think we do.” He glanced at Severus, who’d just turned on the fire under his aborted potion.
Severus snorted. “You’ve met more people here than I have. And I’ve maintained good relationships with the few acquaintances I’ve made here.”
Penelope sighed. “Right, let’s head back. Looks like this was a bust.”
Harry nodded. “Thank goodness.”
~
“You coming, Harry?”
Harry nodded. “You guys go on ahead, I’ll be right behind you.”
Ginny rolled his eyes. “This wasn’t an excuse for you to sneak in a quickie over lunch. If you’re not right behind us, I’ll be back, and I don’t care what I walk in on.”
Holding up two fingers in a rude gesture, Harry said, “Goodbye, Gin.” He smirked. “Maybe you should take the opportunity to talk to Penelope rather than make assumptions.”
“Assumptions about what?!” called Penelope from the hallway.
Ginny’s eyes flashed fire. “Thanks a lot, Harry.”
Harry smiled. “You’re welcome. Now go!”
~
Once they were alone, Harry embraced Severus. “Damn, that scared me.”
Severus hugged him back. “It was just a mistake.”
“Was it?” Harry asked. Drawing back, he stared into Severus’ eyes. “Am I the only one who thinks it odd that right after Umbridge escapes prison, someone happens to call in a fake attack on our house?”
Slowly, Severus smiled. “It seems some of my paranoia’s rubbed off on you.”
Harry sighed. “It’s not paranoia when someone who hates you with the fire of a thousand suns is on the loose.”
“Granted.” Severus kissed him. “We can handle her, though.”
~
“Finally! I was about to come get you,” said Ginny when Harry walked in.
“Sorry.” Harry exhaled. “You should know, Umbridge escaped Auror custody days ago.”
“Wait, what?” cried Ginny. “That bitch again?” Growling, she fired a hex at one of the targets on the wall.
Penelope’s head popped up. “Wasn’t that the crazy Dark witch who impersonated Ginny’s brother and tried to get Severus imprisoned a while back?”
“The very same.”
Penelope’s gaze sharpened. “Why didn’t you tell us this before?”
“It didn’t seem important?” Harry groaned. “Plus, technically she’s not MACUSA’s problem.”
Penelope hummed. “Maybe she is now.”
~
“…all I know,” said Harry. “For more information, you need to talk to Ron.”
Penelope nodded. “I Firecalled England’s DMLE, but the time difference means we’ll have to wait until they’re back in the office.”
“Right.” Harry ran a hand through his hair. “I just feel as if I should be doing something more, you know?”
“I understand.” Penelope cleared her throat. “And you’re sure you have adequate warding up around your house?”
Harry almost laughed. “You’ve met Severus. Does he strike you as the sort to leave any stone unturned when it comes to security?”
She smiled. “Good point.”
~
When Harry got home, Severus was cooking, Amiri was asleep in his bed, and Azizi was on a shelf, her tail swinging as she watched Severus work.
“Everything all right?” asked Harry, walking over to Severus and kissing him.
Waving his hand, Severus put out the fire under the pot he’d been stirring before gathering Harry close and kissing him properly. When they broke apart, Harry was smiling. “Everything is fine,” said Severus. “You told them about Umbridge?”
“I did.” Harry exhaled. “I feel better now they know she’s loose.”
“Agreed.” Severus gestured to the table. “Now, are you hungry?”
~
After dinner Harry double-checked the wards before entering the living room, where Severus was reading and Azizi and Amiri were curled up by the fire.
Settling beside Severus, Harry leaned on his shoulder. “I checked the wards.”
Humming, Severus turned a page. “As did I.”
“Yes, I figured we’d both be on heightened alert tonight,” said Harry. He pursed his lips. “Umbridge could have been the one behind the fake call, and it could have been her attempt to find out where we live.”
“That occurred to me, too.”
Harry sighed. “I guess all we can do is be ready.”
~
Continued in Morning Discussion (LJ/IJ/DW).
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Date: 2018-08-03 03:30 am (UTC)And train Amiri to be an attack dog!
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Date: 2018-08-04 05:21 pm (UTC)Or she could have been watching to see where they live.
Or maybe it was all a coincidence... Yeah, prolly not.
LOLOL! I'll have to ponder that. Amiri is a good Krup. *g*
Thanks, bb!
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Date: 2018-08-04 03:36 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2018-08-04 05:22 pm (UTC)Hee! They know what Harry and Severus are like. *nods*
Newlyweds! Am I right? *g*
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Date: 2018-08-11 07:10 pm (UTC)Looking forward to more!
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Date: 2018-08-14 06:29 pm (UTC)Although, as you say, Umbridge can be tricky. *nods*
Sorry about the lack of an installment last week, but I should be getting back to it this week. <3
Thank you!