bertas (bertas) wrote in severus_sighs, @ 2009-11-01 16:03:00 |
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Entry tags: | drabble, member: bertas, pairing: severus/harry, rating: g |
The Secret Kitten by BertaS
Title: The Secret Kitten
Author: By BertaS
Pairing: Harry/Severus
Word Count: 504
Rating: G – Completely safe for all kitty lovers
Warnings: None unless you count excessive cuteness and kitty fluff
Disclaimer: No one owns a cat, they just allow us to believe we do while they make us their slaves.
Summary: Severus has been given something he doesn’t want anyone to know about.
A/N: I was digging through the pile of papers on my desk and found this scribbled on the back of something else. I remember writing it a while back after we were discussing things Severus would be reluctant to tell Harry. I am posting it in honor of the three birthdays we’ve had this week end. Happy Birthday to: Tessa Ashe, Shadowrayven and Mairion.
The Secret Kitten
Harry paced in front of the fireplace as he internally swore. ‘Where was Severus?’ he thought. They were going to be late. Finally he snarled and headed to the bedroom where he dug through his old school trunk.
Finding what he was looking for he tapped the old parchment and said, “I solemnly swear I am up to no good,” as he spread the parchment on the lid of the trunk.
A quick scan showed Severus just leaving Filches office. Harry frowned, Severus was not alone. He had someone called Miss Cali with him; not only with him, but so close that it almost looked like he was carrying her.
Harry cleared the map and stood in front of the door waiting. When Severus walked in he was alone. Harry frowned. “You’re late. We’ve missed our reservations.”
Severus started slightly. “Damn! I didn’t realize it was so late. I do apologize, Harry.”
Harry sighed and leaned forward to lay his head on Severus chest only to have the man twist slightly.
“Severus?” Harry asked frowning as he looked up. There was a small noise and the Potions Master’s face went pink. Harry pulled back and scanned the man for where the noise might be coming from. He could see the robes his lover was wearing were moving in a way that had nothing to do with Severus’ body.
Severus’ shoulders slumped when Harry reached out and put his hand in the pocket that was moving.
The thing that Harry removed from Severus’ pocket was probably the scruffiest thing Harry had ever seen, with long scraggly fur. It was mostly white with patches of chocolate, cream and caramel. Her eyes were almost the same shade of green as Harry’s own.
Smiling Harry held the kitten to his chest. “I take it that Mrs. Norris found a, um, Mr. Norris?” he asked.
Severus snorted, “Yes, although some of them quite resemble that mangy thing Miss Granger lugs about.
Harry inspected the kitten again, this time noticing the somewhat flattened face and the slightly bandy legs. He smiled as he said, “How many were there? Hermione’s going to go spar when she finds out.”
Severus pinched the bridge of his nose and ground out, “You can’t tell anyone I have a kitten, Harry. It would send the wrong message. I do have a reputation to maintain, you know.”
Harry laughed as he wrapped one arm around the older man while still cradling the kitten in the other and said in an overly dramatic voice, “If anyone asks; I rescued her, just before you used her in a potion.”
Severus looked completely scandalized as he reached for the kitten. “I would never… Not Miss Cali.”
Chuckling, Harry cuddled the kitten closer while keeping her from the other man.
Severus snorted as he stopped trying to retrieve the kitten from Harry. He then proceeded to pull a variety of Slytherin colored kitty supplies from several pockets which prompted Harry to release peals of laughter.
The End