janus (janus) wrote in slytherin_100, @ 2009-05-13 21:34:00 |
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Entry tags: | author: janus, char: snape |
slytherin100 Seal
"Oaths and Vows" (Severus Snape, G, 2x100)
Title: Oaths and Vows
Character(s): Severus Snape, Albus Dumbledore,
Pairing(s): None
Rating: G
Warning(s): None
Challenge(s): Seal
Word count: 2x100
Author's notes: A series of two interconnected drabbles. X-posted.
His eyes emptied everything into those of his new merciful lord. Dumbledore. The bottomless void gaped, terrifying. He poured out loss, fear, selfishness, guilt, broken pride. His mind lay naked. He knelt, eyes red, face wet.
"A teacher? But... even with... How will they accept..." He thrust back his sleeve to reveal the yawning skull, the twisting snakes - seal of commitment treason.
"Do not fear. You'll work for me. I'll make you Head of Slytherin."
Their hands clasped. Dumbledore's wand bound them in fire.
"Will you serve my Order; serve my school?"
"I will."
Red flame sealed his new commitment.