lexywrites (lexywrites) wrote in snape_potter, @ 2009-08-21 14:48:00 |
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Entry tags: | drabble, lexywrites |
In His Particular Line of Work Title: In His Particular Line of Work Severus was quite familiar with regret. He might, under the influence of too much Firewhiskey, go so far as to say if you looked up recrimination in Webster’s Dictionary of the English Language, his name would be listed as number 2 under definitions. He tried to tell himself in his particular line of work, it came with the territory but he hadn’t had enough whiskey to believe it and he would know. He’d been drinking for a day and a half. Severus fingered the tattered red and gold scarf stuffed deep in his pocket. It had been his secret talisman, the tangible evidence of one golden joyous moment. Harry had left the scarf behind after he’d seduced him. Severus had taken it as a sign and happily owled Harry to retrieve his scarf. By now Severus knew Harry was never coming for it. One moment was all he appeared to have been worth. He and the scarf had been used and judged worthless. The excruciating pain in Severus’ left forearm made him grimace and gulp the rest of his Firewhiskey. Severus pulled the scarf out of his pocket and rubbed it against his face, breathing in the faint smell of Harry’s skin. His eyes closed as he remembered every move, every kiss, every breathless touch. Both pains grew brutally worse. Severus staggered to the bar and paid his bill. The lack of a tip sent obscenities floating after him. He faced the door squarely. He covered the Dark Mark with Harry’s scarf knowing full well what that meant. It meant cruciatus and, if he was somehow lucky, eventual death. He tied Harry’s favor tighter and took a deep Firewhiskey-laden breath. In the end, a man had to stand up and declare which Lord he was going to serve. As Severus regretfully opened the door to his doom, he wished that at least one of them had been merciful.
Author: lexywrites
Word Count:349
Genre: Angst
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: Not mine, just for the angst of it.
Pairing: SS/HP
Summary:Severus has no problem servicing a Dark Lord. The problem is which one? Inspired by severussighs' angst challenge.