Summary: Snape's attempt to sneak into the Gryffindor girls' dormitory goes horribly, terribly, unforgettably awry.
Disclaimer: The world of HP and its characters belongs to Rowling.
Word count: ~8,040
Author Notes: Huge and heart-felt thanks to the mods for their saintly patience and to my sharp-eyed, faithful, and long-suffering beta, R. I'd never have made it to the finish line on this without your help and understanding. To my lovely recipient, all I can say is that there could hardly have been a better match in all of fandom and I hope you enjoy this. Happy holidays!