Fic: Discussion
Dec. 22nd, 2007 06:28 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
alisanneTitle: Discussion
Fandom: Harry Potter
Pairing: Snape, Hermione
Rating: PG
Word count: 690
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Disclaimer: See HERE
A/N: The next in my 2007![[insanejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/ij-community.gif)
adventdrabbles series. They should be read in this order to make the most sense: Out More, The Matchmakers, One Never Knows, And so it Starts, Playing With Gryffindors, Reunion, Wands Out, The Interview, Satisfying His Curiosity, Brisk Traffic, Two For One, Overwhelming, Eliminating the Competition, From Under His Nose, A Good Conversation, Reflections, Used To The Idea, Personal Days, Enough, Impossible and Emergency Call.
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Discussion
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When he heard the Apparition crack, Severus sighed. Bloody...
“Snape?” he heard a distinctly female voice call out. Not Potter, then.
“In here,” he ground out. The room was well lit, with candlelight that reflected off several perfectly placed mirrors. This was his Potions laboratory at Spinner’s End and it was also his haven, his sanctuary. He had no idea how someone had traced him here. As the person stepped inside, he saw her face and he almost groaned aloud.
“Merlin save me from busybodies,” he snarled. “What do you want?”
“Hello, Professor,” Granger said, a determined look on her face. “We need to talk.”
“I cannot imagine what you think we have to discuss,” Severus said dryly.
“Oh, I think you know,” Granger said, crossing her arms.
Severus sighed. “Very well. Say your piece and leave. I have work to do.”
“I’ve spoken with Harry,” she said as he began to turn away.
“Indeed. Somehow I am not surprised,” Severus muttered. “And what sordid tale did he tell you?”
“Nothing sordid,” she said. “Just that you didn’t believe him when he told you that he’s interested in you.”
Severus’ hand shook and he bit back a curse as he almost added too much ground unicorn horn to the cauldron. “I do not,” he snarled. “I am sure an intelligent person such as yourself can appreciate my hesitation as concerns Potter’s... assertions.”
“Except he is, you know,” she said gently. “I’ve known Harry for a long time, and I’ve never seen him like this. He is interested in you. He genuinely cares for you.”
“He is under the influence of a spell,” Severus bit out. “I suspect he’s not even aware of what he’s doing or saying--”
“Hm. I think you should read the terms of the actual spell that Malfoy concocted before you say anything more,” Granger said.
“I cannot,” Severus said. “I am not privy to that information. I have seen enough of its unfortunate effect, however.”
The rustle of parchment behind him made him spin.
He narrowed his eyes suspiciously. “What is that?”
“The terms of the spell,” Granger said. “Fortunately for you, I happen to have it. Take a look. If you’d like, I can explain the bits of it that may be complicat--” She broke off at his scathing glare.
“Why do you even have this?” He wanted to resist reading it, but something made him lean forward and begin to scan.
“Harry received it by owl from Malfoy. He didn’t understand it, so he asked me to look at it.”
“And you never returned it?”
She shrugged. “He asked me to look at it. He wasn’t using it, so I kept it.”
Severus read slowly and thoroughly, his eyes widening as he got to the relevant part. “This indicates that the spell cannot work unless both parties are... similarly affected,” he murmured.
“Yes, I saw that bit, too,” Hermione said, inspecting her nails casually. She almost smiled at the blistering look he sent her way.
“I suppose this explains those urges--”
Hermione’s head snapped up at that. “Urges?” she asked carefully.
“Never mind.” He scowled at her. “Why are you going this?” he finally asked.
“Harry’s my friend.”
“Which begs the question. Why would you encourage him to take up with a former Death Eater with an unsavoury past who made his life a living hell?”
“You’re who he wants,” Hermione said simply. “You can make him happy, and believe it or not, Professor, you deserve to be happy as well.”
“No threats about what you’ll do to me if I hurt him?” Severus asked sardonically.
She smiled and shivers went up his back. “I don’t think that’s necessary, is it? I mean, you recall I can be inventive when needed, yes?”
Severus smiled a genuine smile and bowed in respect. “Indeed, I do.”
“Excellent. Then I think we’re done here. Thank you for seeing me, Professor.”
With a whirl of her robes she was gone, and Severus stared down at the parchment he still held. No doubt she had left it with him deliberately. Now he had to decide how to proceed.
~ Continued in Insomnia
Fandom: Harry Potter
Pairing: Snape, Hermione
Rating: PG
Word count: 690
Beta:
sevfanDisclaimer: See HERE
A/N: The next in my 2007
adventdrabbles series. They should be read in this order to make the most sense: Out More, The Matchmakers, One Never Knows, And so it Starts, Playing With Gryffindors, Reunion, Wands Out, The Interview, Satisfying His Curiosity, Brisk Traffic, Two For One, Overwhelming, Eliminating the Competition, From Under His Nose, A Good Conversation, Reflections, Used To The Idea, Personal Days, Enough, Impossible and Emergency Call.~
Discussion
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When he heard the Apparition crack, Severus sighed. Bloody...
“Snape?” he heard a distinctly female voice call out. Not Potter, then.
“In here,” he ground out. The room was well lit, with candlelight that reflected off several perfectly placed mirrors. This was his Potions laboratory at Spinner’s End and it was also his haven, his sanctuary. He had no idea how someone had traced him here. As the person stepped inside, he saw her face and he almost groaned aloud.
“Merlin save me from busybodies,” he snarled. “What do you want?”
“Hello, Professor,” Granger said, a determined look on her face. “We need to talk.”
“I cannot imagine what you think we have to discuss,” Severus said dryly.
“Oh, I think you know,” Granger said, crossing her arms.
Severus sighed. “Very well. Say your piece and leave. I have work to do.”
“I’ve spoken with Harry,” she said as he began to turn away.
“Indeed. Somehow I am not surprised,” Severus muttered. “And what sordid tale did he tell you?”
“Nothing sordid,” she said. “Just that you didn’t believe him when he told you that he’s interested in you.”
Severus’ hand shook and he bit back a curse as he almost added too much ground unicorn horn to the cauldron. “I do not,” he snarled. “I am sure an intelligent person such as yourself can appreciate my hesitation as concerns Potter’s... assertions.”
“Except he is, you know,” she said gently. “I’ve known Harry for a long time, and I’ve never seen him like this. He is interested in you. He genuinely cares for you.”
“He is under the influence of a spell,” Severus bit out. “I suspect he’s not even aware of what he’s doing or saying--”
“Hm. I think you should read the terms of the actual spell that Malfoy concocted before you say anything more,” Granger said.
“I cannot,” Severus said. “I am not privy to that information. I have seen enough of its unfortunate effect, however.”
The rustle of parchment behind him made him spin.
He narrowed his eyes suspiciously. “What is that?”
“The terms of the spell,” Granger said. “Fortunately for you, I happen to have it. Take a look. If you’d like, I can explain the bits of it that may be complicat--” She broke off at his scathing glare.
“Why do you even have this?” He wanted to resist reading it, but something made him lean forward and begin to scan.
“Harry received it by owl from Malfoy. He didn’t understand it, so he asked me to look at it.”
“And you never returned it?”
She shrugged. “He asked me to look at it. He wasn’t using it, so I kept it.”
Severus read slowly and thoroughly, his eyes widening as he got to the relevant part. “This indicates that the spell cannot work unless both parties are... similarly affected,” he murmured.
“Yes, I saw that bit, too,” Hermione said, inspecting her nails casually. She almost smiled at the blistering look he sent her way.
“I suppose this explains those urges--”
Hermione’s head snapped up at that. “Urges?” she asked carefully.
“Never mind.” He scowled at her. “Why are you going this?” he finally asked.
“Harry’s my friend.”
“Which begs the question. Why would you encourage him to take up with a former Death Eater with an unsavoury past who made his life a living hell?”
“You’re who he wants,” Hermione said simply. “You can make him happy, and believe it or not, Professor, you deserve to be happy as well.”
“No threats about what you’ll do to me if I hurt him?” Severus asked sardonically.
She smiled and shivers went up his back. “I don’t think that’s necessary, is it? I mean, you recall I can be inventive when needed, yes?”
Severus smiled a genuine smile and bowed in respect. “Indeed, I do.”
“Excellent. Then I think we’re done here. Thank you for seeing me, Professor.”
With a whirl of her robes she was gone, and Severus stared down at the parchment he still held. No doubt she had left it with him deliberately. Now he had to decide how to proceed.
~ Continued in Insomnia
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Date: 2007-12-23 12:56 am (UTC)She must be right up with the dark lord.. in scaring him.. :D
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Date: 2007-12-23 06:12 am (UTC)And yes, I see her as being capable of having a high scariness factor when necessary. *g*
Thanks!
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Date: 2007-12-23 01:05 am (UTC)Yes he does...now hurry up and get them together!!!
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Date: 2007-12-23 06:13 am (UTC)I'm trying, he's just too stubborn for me to hurry. ;)
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Date: 2007-12-23 01:09 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-12-23 06:13 am (UTC)You approve? ;)
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Date: 2007-12-23 01:22 am (UTC)You do realize that I'm dieing to know the why she needed to be "inventive", don't you? ;)
What Snape needs to do is to sent his arse to Harry's house, shag the life out of him, get married and have a lot of kiddies!
Of course, it wouldn't be a miss if Harry makes him squirm a bit before falling into his arms. XD
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Date: 2007-12-23 06:15 am (UTC)There shall be shagging, we'll just have to see how it happens. *g*
Thanks, hon!
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Date: 2007-12-23 01:35 am (UTC)She smiled and shivers went up his back. “I don’t think that’s necessary, is it? I mean, you recall I can be inventive when needed, yes?”
heh. I knew I liked that girl for a reason. Go Hermione! Only a stupid person wouldn't be scared by that, and we all know that Snape is not stupid. A dense git, perhaps, but not stupid.
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Date: 2007-12-23 06:17 am (UTC)He just needs to get over his insecurities. Harry'll take care of that. *g*
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Date: 2007-12-23 02:24 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-12-23 06:18 am (UTC)Glad you're still reading, darling!
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Date: 2007-12-23 02:32 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-12-23 06:18 am (UTC)Thanks, sweetie!
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Date: 2007-12-23 02:42 am (UTC)*sporfle* Yes, he'd be very foolish to press her for details on what she'll do to him if he hurts Harry!
Now, I wonder how he'll proceed ...?
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Date: 2007-12-23 06:21 am (UTC)*rubs hands together gleefully*
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Date: 2007-12-23 03:09 am (UTC)I particularly loved this bit:
“Harry received it by owl from Malfoy. He didn’t understand it, so he asked me to look at it.”
“And you never returned it?”
She shrugged. “He asked me to look at it. He wasn’t using it, so I kept it.”
*snickers* Makes PERFECT sense to me!
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Date: 2007-12-23 06:22 am (UTC)Thanks, my dear! I'm having a ton of fun with these. *g*
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Date: 2007-12-23 03:11 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-12-23 06:23 am (UTC)Thanks, hon!
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Date: 2007-12-23 03:48 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-12-23 06:23 am (UTC)Thanks!
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Date: 2007-12-23 05:22 am (UTC)cockhappiness, too." But watching you do it is going to be fun. ;)no subject
Date: 2007-12-23 06:25 am (UTC)And yes, Severus will see the light, we just have to see who shines the flashlight. ;)
Stay tuned!
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Date: 2007-12-23 05:52 am (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2007-12-23 06:26 am (UTC)Thanks, hon!
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Date: 2007-12-23 07:24 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-12-23 09:29 pm (UTC)And yes, she does have a deft touch, doesn't she? ;)
Thanks, hon!
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Date: 2007-12-23 09:47 am (UTC)Heh - like set Molly Weasley on him, for instance?
Nice one again, sweets! Can't wait to see how Severus will handle this.... :D
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Date: 2007-12-23 09:32 pm (UTC)And the next one will be up as soon as I get it back from the beta shoppe. :)
Thanks, hon!
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Date: 2007-12-23 11:51 am (UTC)Next one?
*puppy eyes*
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Date: 2007-12-23 09:35 pm (UTC)Hang in there! *hugs*
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Date: 2007-12-23 01:44 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-12-23 09:50 pm (UTC)Thanks, hon!
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Date: 2007-12-23 02:17 pm (UTC)Also, haha, I always asked myself, how Hermione got the boys to study *snicker* specials skills apparently XD I am glad she's not in my study group ;)
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Happy Christmas, in case I don't see you around before the time comes! <3
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Date: 2007-12-23 09:52 pm (UTC)And yes, Hermione's 'specials skills' have come in handy all her life, prolly! *giggles*
Thanks, darling! *hugs*
Merry Christmas to you, too. :*
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Date: 2007-12-23 02:26 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-12-23 09:56 pm (UTC)Thanks, my dear! :)
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Date: 2007-12-23 03:01 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-12-23 09:57 pm (UTC)Glad you're enjoying them!
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Date: 2007-12-23 03:45 pm (UTC)She should have swiped him herself. Harry could have Ron...no subject
Date: 2007-12-23 09:58 pm (UTC)Perhaps she would have felt guilty sticking Harry with Ron?(no subject)
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Date: 2007-12-24 07:33 am (UTC)Thanks, my dear!
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Date: 2007-12-24 02:20 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-12-24 07:34 am (UTC)Thanks, hon!