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bonfoi (bonfoi) wrote in adventdrabbles,
@ 2010-12-05 00:12:00

Current mood:	sympathetic
Entry tags:	contributor: bonfoi, dec05, fandom: harry potter, prompt05, year: 2010

#5 ~ Hunting Mistletoe 5 [G] (RL/SS, etc.)
Title:

Hunting Mistletoe 5
Author:

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

adventdrabbles Prompt #5: Eggnog
Word Count: 548
Genre: Alternate Universe; EWE; Pre-slash; Adventure; Romance
Warnings: none
A/N: Eggnog?! Rats! Now to work eggnog into this series.

1 December 2010 | 2 December 2010 | 3 December 2010 | 4 December 2010

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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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“So sorry. It has to be tight,” Severus said. He caught Gideon’s eye and had the grace to flush, loosening the linen knot slightly.

“Snape. You were there, at Dumbledore’s side. Good man.” Gideon wavered, his hindquarters shaking and his torso bending to the side. “Damn, that stings…” he gasped as he tumbled over onto his side, three legs kicking at nothing.

“Severus, what’s going on?” Remus asked. He scooted closer, his hands curling around Gideon’s shoulders to lay him into a better position. “What did you put on that leg? It smells like eggnog from here.”

Severus looked up as Currycombe growled by his ear. “I crushed some vervain and coltsfoot into the poultice, and there may be some egg whipped with brandy in one of the bases as well. That might lend credence to that eggnog supposition.” Severus looked down, shoulders hunched and wand ready.

“Severus, I just want to know. Gideon was a good friend to me after Sirius went to Azkaban. He and Fabian kept me sane for several months, otherwise I wouldn’t here.” Remus reached out and plucked at Severus’ sleeve until he looked up. “I wouldn’t have been here walking with you without the Prewetts,” he said softly. Severus gave a sharp nod in acknowledgment and went back to repacking his satchel.

“We have to move him to Hogwarts. Charlie Weasley needs be called.” Severus stood up, his wand slipped back up his sleeve. “We need fresh Chinese Fireball scales to reverse the stone curse.”

The snow fell in larger flakes, until all four of them were like small moving snowdrifts. “C’mon, Lupin, move those bones. You’ll levitate the centaur while I…” Severus looked at Currycombe, who bared his blunt teeth at him, and sighed. “I’ll walk ahead with the porlock.”

The three wove their way through the edge of the Forbidden Forest, trying to avoid the grasping branches. Currycombe hung back, maneuvering the stony leg around obstacles. Severus and Remus walked at Gideon’s sides, Remus levitating the centaur while Severus kept a weather-eye out for trouble.

Once they came into the glade, Remus let Gideon float down into the snow. “Severus, I don’t think this will work,” Remus said with a groan. “His magic is fighting mine.”

“If you think I’ll leave you here with him—” Severus stopped and swallowed the rest of what he wanted to shout. Remus’ eyes widened as Severus visible calmed himself. Severus began again, softer. “I’ll take him then.”

“Darkling and Wolf need one stall,” Currycombe said suddenly.

Remus stared at him and then turned toward Severus. He grinned as Severus blushed, the tips of his ears turning a brilliant red still visible in the gloaming. “Thank you, Severus.” He stepped around Gideon, to Severus’ side. “I’ll make it up to you tomorrow.”

“Harrumph!” Severus cleared his throat and cast Mobilicorpus on Gideon and stalked away, making Currycombe scurry to catch up and hold the stony leg steady.

Remus watched the three moving away, a soft smile on his face.

“On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…five golden rings…
Four French hens, two turtledoves, and a partridge in a pear tree…”

“Are you going to sing all the way to Hogwarts, Lupin?” Severus called.

“Yes, Severus, just for your ears.”

6 December 2010

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

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	red_day_dawning 2010-12-05 06:18 am UTC (link)
	Well done! Eggnog, indeed. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	bonfoi 2010-12-05 08:11 am UTC (link)
	It was tough working eggnog into the story, let me tell you! I'm really not certain how vervain and coltsfoot smell when mixed for a poultice, but the egg whipped into brandy, now that I do know smells like eggnog! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	red_day_dawning 2010-12-05 08:22 am UTC (link)
	Unfortunately, while eggnog is known here, it's not really common. We know it as an American custom. And I'm struggling to include it in a drabble. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	bonfoi 2010-12-05 08:57 am UTC (link)
	Amazingly Good Eggnog recipe. You might try doing something with the ingredients that make up eggnog instead of just the eggnog itself. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	red_day_dawning 2010-12-05 09:13 am UTC (link)
	Ta. It's already done, for better or worse! Worse, I'd say. But then I'm unusually grumpy today. (Ignore my grumbles, please.) (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	bonfoi 2010-12-05 09:37 am UTC (link)
	Well, then, make some eggnog for yourself! grin At least you'd grumble with a smile. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	teas_me 2010-12-05 01:45 pm UTC (link)
	Wonderful! I like how Currycombe said that Remus and Severus needed one stall. haha. And singing Remus is back! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	bonfoi 2010-12-05 06:48 pm UTC (link)
	Singing!Remus needed to come back and leaven the situation. Currycombe's just saying what we all know is true. lol (Reply to this) (Parent)

	sweetmelodykiss 2010-12-05 02:44 pm UTC (link)
	Hehe, Currycomb is quite astute. Nicely done! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	bonfoi 2010-12-05 06:48 pm UTC (link)
	Out of the mouths of porlocks, words of wisdom, eh? grin (Reply to this) (Parent)

	etain_antrim 2010-12-05 06:12 pm UTC (link)
	Nice to see that even Currycomb can see what is so plain to all of us! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	bonfoi 2010-12-05 06:49 pm UTC (link)
	Yep, I think Currycombe is well on his way to being the summation king of this fic. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	snapesgirl 2010-12-05 06:20 pm UTC (link)
	I like currycomb's observation about Severus and Remus needing one stall. Very cute. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	bonfoi 2010-12-05 06:50 pm UTC (link)
	Everyone's liked that observation! I'm so glad I kept it in. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	torino10154 2010-12-06 01:16 pm UTC (link)
	LOL Yes, the one stall comment was brilliant. I love how Severus showed that little hint of what? Jealousy? as well. Nice job. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	bonfoi 2010-12-06 01:22 pm UTC (link)
	It's hard writing pre-slash! But, I'm glad the jealousy came through. Thanks for reading! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	firefly124 2010-12-07 05:03 am UTC (link)
	Ooh, bit of jealousy there? Very nice! Clever way of working in the prompt. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	bonfoi 2010-12-07 05:50 am UTC (link)
	Thank you! I had to think long and hard about "eggnog"! It wanted to be drunk, but finally I remembered potions, and voila! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	shadowycat 2010-12-12 01:01 am UTC (link)
	There really should be eggnog scented Christmas magic. ;D (Reply to this) (Thread)

	bonfoi 2010-12-12 01:19 am UTC (link)
	LOL Oh, that would be perfect! I love the smell of really good eggnog. (Reply to this) (Parent)