HP ficlet: Accidents Happen [Harry/Severus, general]
Title: Accidents Happen Author: celandineb Fandom: HP Pairing: Harry/Severus Rating: general Length: 300 words Summary: An accident is nothing to be ashamed of. Note: For quill_it, 100.3, prompt 90, "perfume". For alisanne who asked for Harry/Severus.
Harry sniffed at the air as Severus entered their living room. "Are you wearing perfume?"
"No." Severus sounded offended, but there was also a hint of defensiveness in his voice. "Why do you ask?"
"I just thought I smelled something, that's all."
Harry returned to leafing through Which Broomstick. He was considering the new Thunderbolt 3000, which was supposed to be so fast it was like having lightning between your legs. As Seeker for the Wigtown Wanderers, he felt it was time to replace his now-ancient Firebolt, and he had managed to get the team's owner to agree to pay half of the cost if he wanted to go for the best broom currently available, rather than stick with the Nimbus 2500 model used by the rest of the Wanderers.
His perusal of the specifications of the Thunderbolt was unexpectedly interrupted.
"What did you smell?"
"What?" Harry looked up, surprised. "Er. I'm not sure exactly; something like warm grass, a little spicier than that though. And leather. Why?"
"No reason." Again, Severus seemed somewhat embarrassed, if the flush on his cheeks was anything to judge by. "I was just curious."
Now it was Harry who was curious about what Severus was doing that had produced the pleasant aroma, and why he didn't want to explain it. He put the magazine aside and stood up, wrapping his arms around Severus. The smell was stronger now, definitely coming from the other man, and Harry's mouth watered. Other parts of him reacted, too.
"Did you brew Amortentia today?"
Severus turned even redder. "Yes. There was a small… accident. The cauldron overturned."
"And splashed your robes," Harry guessed, nuzzling Severus's neck, inhaling deeply. "It could happen to anyone; don't be embarrassed about it."
"I suppose." Severus let out a sigh and held Harry close.