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bonfoi (bonfoi) wrote in adventdrabbles,
@ 2010-12-01 00:09:00

Current mood:	accomplished
Entry tags:	contributor: bonfoi, dec01, fandom: harry potter, prompt01, year: 2010

#1 ~ Hunting Mistletoe [G] (RL/SS)
Title:

Hunting Mistletoe I
Author:

bonfoi
Rating: G
Pairing: Remus Lupin, Severus Snape
Summary: Given the chore of collecting mistletoe for Christmas decorations, Lupin and Snape come across something interesting.
Challenge:

adventdrabbles Prompt #1: Mistletoe
Word Count: 350
Genre: Alternate Universe; EWE; Pre-slash; Adventure; Romance
Warnings: None
A/N: My first time dipping into the

adventdrabbles pool. Here’s hoping I’ve got at least twenty-four more bits and bobs to go!

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Disclaimer: The world of Harry Potter, its characters and settings are the copyrighted works of J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros., her publishing companies and affiliates. No profit was made from the writing of this story nor was any malice intended in any way, shape or form to the author or the actors/actresses who so brilliantly have brought them to life.

This author is not responsible for underage readers. Please observe the ratings, warnings, and age of legal consent for your country.

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“On the first day of ‘Cember, my true love gave to me, one perfect potion…”

“Lupin, if you mutilate that song with one more twisted lyric, I’ll feed you mistletoe berries until your furry problem turns red and sprouts waxy leaves in his tail!” Severus Snape snarled. Granted, he couldn’t fault Lupin for breaking into song, but that song had been his mother’s favorite and no one was going to murder it within his hearing. Not that he’d tell Lupin anything of the sort! Severus stomped on, through a wonderfully bright and pristine forest glade, the snow barely overtopping his boots as they hunted for mistletoe for the first Christmas after Voldemort’s official demise.

Severus fussed with his Slytherin green and silver scarf, tugging it up higher over his ears and cheeks. He knew he was trying to hide the blush on his cheeks, and he knew Lupin knew it as well, but…

“On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree…”

At Severus’ back, Remus Lupin sang the song properly, a pleasant tenor that dipped into the upper bass registers. They walked though the Forbidden Forest, wrapped in Lupin’s singing and Severus’ warming charms. Nothing stirred that shouldn’t, and the shadows were just that…shadows of bare branches flowing over a light dusting of snow.

As Lupin got to the five golden rings, Severus put his hand up, a strange scent tickling his nose. Remus swallowed his falsetto with a grimace and stepped closer, his wand tip just peeking out of his sleeve, across his palm. “What?” he breathed out.

Severus sniffed and turned his head. Remus raised his head and drew in a deep breath as well. “Smell that?” Severus asked softly.

“Yeah…about a forty yards to the north. Fresh by the potency of it.” Remus’ wand slipped fully into his hand. “I’ll take point. You keep back about ten feet.” He slid by Severus, suddenly the predator Snape always knew lurked inside: his gait was barely audible as he stepped across the dry grass, crisp snow, and broken branches.

2 December 2010

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~~~ Comments, like rain in the desert, are greatly appreciated.
Thank you for reading. ~~~

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	alisanne 2010-12-01 05:28 am UTC (link)
	Oooh! I can't wait to see what they've found. intrigued And I love that Remus can sing. g (Reply to this) (Thread)

	bonfoi 2010-12-01 05:40 am UTC (link)
	I can just hear Remus enjoying music because you don't need money for it. And, I can't wait to see what they found, too! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	sealcat 2010-12-01 06:42 am UTC (link)
	Oh! to be continued! What will happen next time? :D Very nice! I think next one will be fun as this one! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	bonfoi 2010-12-01 07:15 am UTC (link)
	Glad you enjoyed this bit! What happens next depends on the second prompt, really... (Reply to this) (Parent)

	torino10154 2010-12-01 12:40 pm UTC (link)
	Ooo, intriguing! I like how Remus goes from carefree to serious so quickly. Very nice. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	bonfoi 2010-12-01 01:15 pm UTC (link)
	Thanks! I figure he'd be quick on feet when it comes to protecting Severus, not that Severus needs protecting...lol (Reply to this) (Parent)

	teas_me 2010-12-01 12:52 pm UTC (link)
	So interested to see what they found! Singing!Remus is love :) (Reply to this) (Thread)

	bonfoi 2010-12-01 01:17 pm UTC (link)
	Everyone seems to like singing!Remus. There seem to be quite a few fics where he has a poor voice because of his changes. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	sweetmelodykiss 2010-12-01 02:34 pm UTC (link)
	Oh, I can't wait to see what they found. Excellent beginning! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	bonfoi 2010-12-01 02:38 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you! I'm so glad my little offering is so well-received. bouncy Now, I just need the next prompt... (Reply to this) (Parent)

	felaine 2010-12-01 08:03 pm UTC (link)
	Interesting set-up. People murdering lyrics drives me crazy too. Lots of possibilities; eager to learn where this and they go. Felaine (Reply to this) (Thread)

	bonfoi 2010-12-01 09:57 pm UTC (link)
	Thanks for reading. I'm eager for the next prompt so I can take another step, too. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	firefly124 2010-12-02 12:05 am UTC (link)
	Ooh, very nice! Looking forward to seeing where this goes! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	bonfoi 2010-12-02 12:16 am UTC (link)
	Thanks...now I just need to get that pesky second prompt and we'll all see where this goes. lol (Reply to this) (Parent)

	azure_rosa 2010-12-02 02:17 am UTC (link)
	Very nice! I can't wait to see where this goes! :D (Reply to this) (Thread)

	bonfoi 2010-12-02 03:29 am UTC (link)
	I can't wait either. lol Thanks for dropping in. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	whitestar 2010-12-02 02:25 am UTC (link)
	He slid by Severus, suddenly the predator Snape always knew lurked inside: Oooohhh. That's my favorite line :) (Reply to this) (Thread)

	bonfoi 2010-12-02 03:30 am UTC (link)
	Thank you! I'm especially proud of that reference. bouncy (Reply to this) (Parent)

	sitruunavohveli 2010-12-02 02:48 am UTC (link)
	Nice beginning! I, like everyone else, liked the thought of singing Remus. :D Can’t wait to see what they found! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	bonfoi 2010-12-02 03:35 am UTC (link)
	Thanks stopping by and commenting! I'm hoping to have Remus singing again. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	unbroken_halo 2010-12-02 01:19 pm UTC (link)
	Interesting. I adore that Remus can sing here and I really love it when Remus has that take charge kind of attitude. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	bonfoi 2010-12-02 06:00 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you! grinning ear-to-ear He'll sing again! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	shadowycat 2010-12-12 12:47 am UTC (link)
	A lovely start. Sorry I'm a bit late to the party. It's been that sort of month. I can't wait to read more. :D (Reply to this) (Thread)

	bonfoi 2010-12-12 01:04 am UTC (link)
	You're never too late to read! comments are always appreciated. It's a gentle journey this time around, too. (Reply to this) (Parent)