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alisanne (alisanne) wrote in severus_sighs,
@ 2010-01-09 15:04:00

Current mood:	cheerful
Entry tags:	challenge, fic, member: alisanne, pairing: severus/harry, rating: pg

Proper Understanding
Title: Proper Understanding
Author: alisanne
Rating: PG
Pairing: Severus Snape/Harry Potter
Summary: Severus misunderstands, and Harry makes it up to him.
Word Count: 610
Genre: mild angst, romance
Warnings: Mild angst.
A/N: Written for severus_sighs's Birthday challenge. Prompt chosen: #1. Severus opened his eyes, but it was a few seconds before what he was seeing registered with him.
Beta: sevfan
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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Proper Understanding

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Severus opened his eyes, but it was a few seconds before what he was seeing registered with him. He frowned. Were those suitcases? He’s leaving me.

Sitting up, Severus rubbed his eyes. Yes, it looked as though Harry was packing. As he watched, he saw several articles of clothing float into the luggage and fold themselves neatly. Involuntarily, his hands clenched into fists. I knew he’d leave eventually.

He’d known it was too good to be true. Why would Harry Potter, saviour of the wizarding world, want to stay with an unsavoury, ex-Death Eater anyway? The relationship had been doomed from the start, really. But perhaps Severus could still salvage his pride. After all, why should he make it easy for Harry? Crossing his arms and settling back against the headboard, he waited.

By the time Harry waltzed into the room, naked to boot, Severus was seething.

“Oh, you’re up!”

A guilty flush coloured Harry’s cheeks and Severus forced himself to smirk. “Indeed. I’m hardly going to make this easy for you.”

To his surprise, instead of looking upset, Harry looked...amused. “When have you ever made anything easy for anyone?” he chuckled. Climbing onto the bed, Harry straddled Severus. “I do have some rather unusual methods of persuasion available to me, though.”

“Persuasion?” Severus sneered. “What if I don’t require persuasion? Has the thought ever crossed that tiny mind of yours that I may have been contemplating the same thing all along?”

A flash of hurt flared in Harry’s eyes. “You never said anything.”

“And why should I?” Severus forced his fists to unclench. “I am as opportunistic as the next man.”

Harry tilted his head. “So you want to do this? If I’d known I would have suggested it sooner, really. I know how you hate having a fuss on your birthday, so I thought this was the perfect solution.”

Severus blinked, taken aback. It was his birthday. That fact had momentarily escaped him in the excitement of the morning. “You’re leaving me on my birthday?” he blurted.

Harry’s mouth dropped open. “Leaving you? Why would I do that?” He leaned forward. “Is that what you thought?”

“You’re packing,” Severus muttered, immediately defensive.

“For both of us. For a surprise holiday.” Harry stared into Severus’ eyes. “Didn’t you notice I was packing your things, too?”

Severus glanced over at the suitcase, realising that, indeed, his favourite dress robes were at the top of the pile. “Oh.”

“You hate having a party for your birthday, so I told everyone we’d be away, and I booked us in that hotel in Milan that you raved about from the Potions conference you attended last year.” Harry smiled, cupping Severus’ jaw. “And just so we’re clear, there is no way you’re getting rid of me that easily.” His statement rang with sincerity.

Something tight loosened in Severus’ chest. “I’m fifty today,” he grumbled. “Too old to go haring off on Italian holidays at the drop of a hat.”

Harry laughed. “We’ll take it easy, I promise. I’ve built in plenty of time to rest in bed.”

Severus sighed, pretending to ponder that. “Very well,” he finally said. “Now, how do you plan to make this misunderstanding up to me?”

Shifting, Harry lifted the sheet and slipped underneath, sliding against Severus’ naked skin. “I’m so sorry I made you worry,” he whispered, dropping kisses onto Severus’ chest. “I know just the thing that will make us both feel better.”

All in all, it turned out to be Severus’ best birthday ever.

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	torino10154 2010-01-09 09:17 pm UTC (link)
	Oh, Severus, you are such a knucklehead sometimes. Good thing Harry is so persuasive (and forgiving). Well done, my dear. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	alisanne 2010-01-10 03:11 am UTC (link)
	Sadly, Severus really is pretty insecure. Good thing Harry doesn't mind reminding him how he feels about him. :) Thank you, sweetie! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	leela_cat 2010-01-09 09:28 pm UTC (link)
	Severus deserves to have his 50th celebrated in style. Nicely done. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	alisanne 2010-01-10 03:12 am UTC (link)
	Indeed he does. pets him Thanks, dear! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	fancypantsdylan 2010-01-09 09:39 pm UTC (link)
	This is the best line ever “Now, how do you plan to make this misunderstanding up to me?” Its so Severus to blame his misunderstanding on Harry. Excellent honey. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	alisanne 2010-01-10 03:14 am UTC (link)
	giggles Well you know how he is. Somehow this would have to be Harry's fault, right? ;) Thanks, hon! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	joanwilder 2010-01-09 09:40 pm UTC (link)
	I just have this button for understandings like this, especially if the involve someone couughhSnapecouggh looking foolish and having to eat humble pie in the end. I dunno, I'm with Snape--I forget my BD all the time, but the way Harry was so willing to make him feel better... I need me a Harry, I think. Great job, Ali! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	alisanne 2010-01-10 03:15 am UTC (link)
	Yeah, I think we could all benefit from having a 'Harry' in our lives. :) Thank you, my dear! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	accioslash 2010-01-09 09:46 pm UTC (link)
	Squeals OMG, you did write it! glee Oh, this was perfect, hon! Severus just waking up and making assumptions. pets him/dodges hexes And Harry was so understanding and sincere. Lovely! twirls you (Reply to this) (Thread)

	alisanne 2010-01-10 03:17 am UTC (link)
	g Yes, I went with the misunderstanding idea. It was very Severus, after all. ;) Of course, I had to then conclude with fluff. Heh. Glad you enjoyed it, bb! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	quill_lumos 2010-01-09 10:28 pm UTC (link)
	Harry handles him so well. Poor suspicious, Severus. Lovely. hugs Lucie (Reply to this) (Thread)

	alisanne 2010-01-10 03:19 am UTC (link)
	Heh. Yes, I suppose Severus would have had doubts before this point, thus forcing Harry to learn to deal with them. pets him One day he'll realize that he's never getting rid of Harry. :) Thank you, hon! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	majmunka 2010-01-09 10:42 pm UTC (link)
	Poor Sev, he just had to work himself up on his birthday... At least Harry has this perfect way to reassure him :D (Reply to this) (Thread)

	alisanne 2010-01-10 03:20 am UTC (link)
	Yeah, he's very good at working himself into a lather. sigh Harry is good for him. :) Thanks, sweetie! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	roozetter 2010-01-09 11:34 pm UTC (link)
	Aw, poor Severus, going straight to defense mode with Harry. Glad they worked it out! Their thought process was stellar! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	alisanne 2010-01-10 03:21 am UTC (link)
	Yeah, all those years of defending himself took a toll on Severus, I'm afraid. pets him Still, Harry's hanging in there. :) Thank you! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	magialuna 2010-01-09 11:51 pm UTC (link)
	This was lovely. You capture Severus' thought processes and 'voice' so wonderfully. Very sweet and funny as well. Clare (Reply to this) (Thread)

	alisanne 2010-01-10 03:23 am UTC (link)
	Ooh, you know how to make me squee! Thank you, hon! I'm always thrilled when someone thinks I've managed to do a convincing Severus. :) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	faeryqueen 2010-01-10 02:47 am UTC (link)
	YES! This was great! And I'm glad Severus didn't say anything too stupid before the misunderstanding was cleared up. Way to go, Harry! Hope they send up a postcard... (Reply to this) (Thread)

	alisanne 2010-01-10 03:25 am UTC (link)
	LOL! I wouldn't count on too much correspondence. I suspect they'll be a bit busy. ;) Thank you so much! g (Reply to this) (Parent)

	ex_lilyseyes671 2010-01-10 06:50 am UTC (link)
	Poor, insecure Severus - Harry is just going to have to work harder! LOL! Very nice! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	alisanne 2010-01-10 03:50 pm UTC (link)
	pets Severus Yes. One day he'll believe Harry. :) Thanks, darling! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	sra_danvers 2010-01-10 10:37 am UTC (link)
	I love insecure! Severus. And specially when Harry reaffirm him XD Thanks, dear! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	alisanne 2010-01-10 03:51 pm UTC (link)
	This was a hard one to write since insecure!Severus definitely tugs at my hearts strings. sigh But at least Harry is always there for reassurance. :) Thanks, hon! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	cardigrl 2010-01-10 02:42 pm UTC (link)
	how do you plan to make this misunderstanding up to me?” ~snort~ You do have a way of capturing Snape to a T. Poor Harry. Good thing he never gives up on anything. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	alisanne 2010-01-10 03:52 pm UTC (link)
	LOL! Yes, well, at least their personalities mesh, yes? ;) Thank you, my dear! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	hambares 2010-01-10 06:14 pm UTC (link)
	Yea!!!!!! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	alisanne 2010-01-11 03:49 am UTC (link)
	glee Thank you, sweetie! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	sweetmelodykiss 2010-01-11 03:49 pm UTC (link)
	Hehe, that's our Severus. Nicely done! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	alisanne 2010-01-11 09:10 pm UTC (link)
	nods He always knows how to get the best out of Harry, even when he's being insecure. ;) Thanks, sweetie! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	atypicalsnowman 2010-01-12 06:57 am UTC (link)
	Insecure!Severus with a happy ending is one of my favorite things. sighs (Reply to this) (Thread)

	alisanne 2010-01-12 11:21 pm UTC (link)
	This was all Accioslash's fault that there was any angst at all, but it did feel good to reassure Severus in the end. ;) Thank you, sweetie! (Reply to this) (Parent)