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Beth H ([info]bethbethbeth) wrote in [info]hp_beholder,
@ 2010-04-16 12:45:00

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Entry tags:beholder_2010, fic, het, minerva mcgonagall, severus snape, snape/mcgonagall

FIC: "Haud Maius December" for rebism
Recipient: rebism
Author: [info]nimrod_9
Title: Haud Maius December
Rating: R
Pairings: Minerva/Severus
Word Count: 1,128
Warnings: none
Summary: Just another day in the life of two Hogwarts professors.
Author's Notes: Many thanks to the mod for her patience and the fest!!

***

Minerva purred to get Severus’ attention before she wound herself around his ankle. He stood with his forehead resting against the door to his quarters. She returned to her human form; her silvered hair hung in a long braid down her back. The robes she wore were Black Water tartan and almost threadbare, but comfortable. She spoke the password to gain access to the rooms.

“Not exactly subtle, Minerva.” Severus’ voice rumbled. “You show them all your ‘look at me I am a cat trick’ their first day of class.”

“Subtle or not.” Minerva huffed. “Someone has to keep you from having wood grain permanently imprinted on your forehead.” She put one hand to the small of his back and pressed gently. “In you go.”

Severus took the three steps required inside so Minerva could close the door. He stopped and closed his eyes.

“Do you wish to be levitated?”

“I wish for a pint of pain potion and a quart of Firewhisky, but I doubt I will get them.”

She pulled a vial from her pocket. “One vial of pain potion as per Poppy’s instructions.”

He grabbed it a gulped it down.

“Now into the tub with you.”

“Yes, mother.”

She shook her head as she followed his slow pace to the bathroom. “Not even in jest, Severus.” Naturally, she was old enough to be his mother.

With a flick of her wand, Minerva turned on the taps in the bath another flick and a jar of dark, herbal salt poured itself into the water. Severus held himself steady with the doorframe.

“Do you need help?” she asked.

Severus shook his head slowly. “No.”

Minerva stood and waited. The tub was half full and Severus hadn’t moved.

“Severus, your clothes.”

His eyebrows crinkled, deepening the line over his nose.

“Strip, Severus.”

“Gryffindors were never much for seduction, were they?”

“Otch” Minerva murmured a charm that opened all Severus’ buttons. She slipped the coat off his shoulders and hung it on the peg next to his dressing gown. He shrugged out of his waistcoat and shirt. She bent to pull off his boots and socks.

“It looks like tea, you know. Salty, oily tea.”

“I don’t care what it looks like Severus. It helps.”

He tugged at the bottom of his vest. “That is what Lupin said about chocolate,” he muttered as he pulled the vest slowly over his head and hissed.

She looked to see if there were any visible wounds and turned her attention to the tub. “In you go.” The taps stopped running and she turned around. She waved her hand. “Your pants.”

“Could you....” he trailed off.

She knelt to pull them down.

“See anything you like?” His voice cracked.

“Tsk. Plenty. I will like it even more when I don’t see your skin twitching as your nerves spasm in pain.”

Severus slipped into the tub. “You could join me you know.”

“I am not getting into that water! Do you know what’s in it?”

“Are we speaking of the herbal bath or the Death Eater?”

Minvera smirked. “At least I know you’re going to live.” She took a pitcher from under the sink and filled it with warm water. “Tip your head back.” She coaxed. Severus complied and she slowly, soaked the long, inky hair before putting a dollop of shampoo in it. Her nostrils flared as she drew in the scent of the shampoo; it smelled of sandalwood, teak and something green that she couldn't identify. With her fingers she drew the soap bubbles through Severus' hair before she began massaging his scalp. Many minutes later when she felt him relax, her mind wandered.

She thought back to the first time they had kissed. It hadn't been romantic; it hadn't even been planned. They had been arguing a point of discipline, Gryffindor house points and detention, when Minerva simply had enough. Severus was going on at length about favouritism and golden whatevers and she put a stop to it. She had been up on her toes, with his face between her hand and she was kissing him fiercely. When she had pulled back he had looked startled and wary. She immediately dove back in to do it again. The results of the second kiss were more satisfactory. Later, she would be thankful for her Gryffindor courage and that Severus was thirty and it wouldn't be considered cradle robbing. That moment had been almost eight years ago.

It had been easy to keep their relationship secret. They still wagered and argued in front of the staff. Their rivalry for the House Cup remained unmatched. It was a lovely, warm, no, hot - most assuredly hot - relationship. She wouldn't trade it for anything and neither his Dark Lordy-ness nor Albus were going to break it up. Not if she had anything to say about it, which she most certainly did!

Back in the present, she cast a warming charm to the water and began rinsing the soap from Severus' hair. Her fingers carded through the long strands as she rinsed, even when she tugged a bit Severus didn't protest. She could feel his head growing steadily heavier in her hands. Just a bit more water and she was finished. With a flick of her wand the tub was draining.

"Up you go love." She stood next to the tub holding a towel.

Severus shivered and hoisted himself up. Minerva handed him the towel as she dried his hair with a charm. She would have loved to have put her hands in it and messed it up, but Severus liked it straight. So be it. He was pink-skinned from the warm bath and tousled hair would have made him look well and thoroughly shagged. That would have to wait for morning or perhaps tomorrow.

She helped him into his nightshirt.

"Why do you bother with this?" he asked.

"Because you need it for warmth."

"You will not be joining me then?" was the tart reply.

Minerva pulled back the blankets. "In you go."

Severus grasped a fistful of her robes and pulled her down with him. He gasped as they hit the bed.

Minerva scrabbled up and away from him. "Are all right?"

"Just get in," Severus huffed.

She was already slipping out of her robes. Severus and the bed beckoned; she slipped between the sheets behind him and wrapped her arm around his waist.

" 's not fair," he grumbled. "You're naked."

"I need all the advantages I can get" she replied tartly. "As I'll undoubtedly find that Quidditch bat you call a cock pressed against my bum or between my thighs."

"And you object?" The sleepy voice mumbled.

"Not bloody likely," she said as she whispered a soft 'nox' and tightened her arm around him.



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[info]torino10154
2010-04-16 05:31 pm UTC (link)
Lovely! I just am awed by how comfortable they are, how natural considering who we're talking about here. Absolutely wonderful. Very nicely done.

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(no subject) - [info]nimrod_9, 2010-06-14 04:21 pm UTC

[info]snapesgirl
2010-04-16 06:18 pm UTC (link)
very well done. this is the first time I've read this pairing and found it believable.

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(no subject) - [info]nimrod_9, 2010-06-14 04:21 pm UTC

[info]tattooedsappho
2010-04-16 07:14 pm UTC (link)
She wouldn't trade it for anything and neither his Dark Lordy-ness nor Albus were going to break it up. Not if she had anything to say about it, which she most certainly did! <- Minerva to the "T"! ^_^

its wasn't sticky sweet but you could tell they really cared for each other. it wasn't smut but damn some of the images you created. AWESOME! :D

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(no subject) - [info]nimrod_9, 2010-06-14 04:23 pm UTC

[info]inspired_ideas
2010-04-16 07:44 pm UTC (link)
Severus slipped into the tub. “You could join me you know.”
“I am not getting into that water! Do you know what’s in it?”
“Are we speaking of the herbal bath or the Death Eater?”


*snort* I loved their banter despite his situation. Very enjoyable story, mystery author.

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(no subject) - [info]nimrod_9, 2010-06-14 04:44 pm UTC

[info]diabolica
2010-04-16 07:48 pm UTC (link)
I really enjoyed this story! These characters have such affection for each other, and I love how you've confronted the reality of their relationship. Favourite lines:

“Yes, mother.” / She shook her head as she followed his slow pace to the bathroom. “Not even in jest, Severus.”

Perfect!

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(no subject) - [info]nimrod_9, 2010-06-14 04:50 pm UTC

[info]shadowycat
2010-04-16 08:39 pm UTC (link)
This was wonderfully and very believably done. You could feel the trust from him and the caring from her, and it all seemed very right. Lovely piece. :D

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(no subject) - [info]nimrod_9, 2010-06-14 04:51 pm UTC

[info]lash_larue
2010-04-16 10:17 pm UTC (link)
I buy it.
Wonderfully told and believable, it seems so like them both to hide this and enjoy it. Such a comfortable relationship between two people who find little comfort elsewhere,

Well done!
L

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(no subject) - [info]nimrod_9, 2010-06-14 04:52 pm UTC

[info]themostepotente
2010-04-16 10:20 pm UTC (link)
Aww, this was very sweet, mystery author :-)

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(no subject) - [info]nimrod_9, 2010-06-14 04:53 pm UTC

[info]synn
2010-04-16 11:27 pm UTC (link)
Aww, this is so lovely and sweet!

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(no subject) - [info]nimrod_9, 2010-06-14 04:54 pm UTC

[info]ldymusyc
2010-04-16 11:40 pm UTC (link)
Very sweet. I liked their banter and bickering. XD

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(no subject) - [info]nimrod_9, 2010-06-14 04:55 pm UTC

[info]snegurochka_lee
2010-04-16 11:49 pm UTC (link)
Aw, I really enjoyed that!

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(no subject) - [info]nimrod_9, 2010-06-14 04:55 pm UTC

[info]featherxquill
2010-04-17 02:00 am UTC (link)

This is sweet, which isn't the right word, but then totally is? They are not sweet - they are snarky and sharp and totally IC, but somehow together that adds up to sweet. I like that. It snuck up on me. :)

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(no subject) - [info]nimrod_9, 2010-06-14 04:57 pm UTC

[info]mollyssister
2010-04-17 02:03 am UTC (link)
Their banter speaks of a long and comfortable relationship. I don't even want to think about Severus murdering Albus. Tell me nothing after book 5 for these two?

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(no subject) - [info]nimrod_9, 2010-06-17 02:44 pm UTC

[info]slashpine
2010-04-17 05:02 am UTC (link)
Ah, this is a wonderful vision of one of my very favorite pairings!

Thank you for not forcing them into an OOC "sexy love-birds" mold. I can't imagine Snape not always being at least a *little* bit grumpy in private, and Minerva more than a wee bit *practical*. I think both of them are the sort of people who would always express their affection indirectly, as here, through a mixture of fussing over the other's health and grumbling about their habits. I love how you show this!

Also: Minerva being tempted to rumple Snape's hair! OMG YES. *g*

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(no subject) - [info]nimrod_9, 2010-06-17 02:49 pm UTC

[info]rebism.livejournal.com
2010-04-17 08:09 am UTC (link)
Aah! THANK YOU! This is, this is perfect. Amazing wonderful incredible perfect.

If I were to repeat all my favourite lines, I'd be repeating dozens. The, just, oh.

And even, somehow you even put my ultimate favourite Minerva kink ever. Were you reading my brain when you wrote this? Guh. Cat!Minerva! And, cat!Minerva and Minerva/Severus and snark and stubbornness and love and tenderness all in the one story, it's just, it's everything I could ever have wanted. THANK YOU!!!

(Actually, I just realised, there was nothing in my prompt to suggest Minerva/Severus, either, so on top of cat!Minerva, to have Minerva/Severus you either know me, or have done your homework, or fluked perfection, and either way, I love you for it! Thank you!!!)

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(no subject) - [info]nimrod_9, 2010-06-17 02:53 pm UTC

[info]kinky_kneazle
2010-04-17 10:36 am UTC (link)
Very sweet, and their bantering is so them.

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(no subject) - [info]nimrod_9, 2010-06-17 02:54 pm UTC

[info]alwaysasnapefan
2010-04-17 12:28 pm UTC (link)
“Not even in jest, Severus.” :-D

“It looks like tea, you know. Salty, oily tea.” You really have a knack for dialogue.

“See anything you like?” His voice cracked. This kills me. I didn't expect that. Which makes sense; he's not a man you know what to expect with. You can't really predict his thought process.

YES OMG. Minerva just compared his cock to a quidditch bat. Holy crap.

This was really nice. I loved the mention of how their relationship started. This is a really nice snapshot of their relationship together.

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(no subject) - [info]nimrod_9, 2010-06-17 02:55 pm UTC

[info]sweetmelodykiss
2010-04-17 02:04 pm UTC (link)
That was just beautiful. Really well done!

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(no subject) - [info]nimrod_9, 2010-06-17 02:56 pm UTC

[info]tetleythesecond
2010-04-17 05:21 pm UTC (link)
*g* Lovely dialogue!

My favourite bit:
“I am not getting into that water! Do you know what’s in it?”
“Are we speaking of the herbal bath or the Death Eater?”

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(no subject) - [info]nimrod_9, 2010-06-17 02:56 pm UTC

[info]bylby
2010-04-18 08:44 am UTC (link)
Very beautifully done. Loved this!

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(no subject) - [info]nimrod_9, 2010-06-17 02:57 pm UTC

[info]winterwitch
2010-04-18 12:20 pm UTC (link)
Wonderful, adorable story! I love the relationship between the both of them and the way Minerva cares for Snape, and he accepts it. Great dialoge, too.

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(no subject) - [info]nimrod_9, 2010-06-17 02:58 pm UTC

[info]camillo1978
2010-04-19 12:06 am UTC (link)
Awwwww! I've got a soft spot for Severus/Minerva and this was very sweet!

The herbal bath sounds a bit scary ;-)

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(no subject) - [info]nimrod_9, 2010-06-17 02:58 pm UTC

[info]atdelphi
2010-04-19 04:15 am UTC (link)
Aw, this is so sweet (which I say as someone who can't stand 'cloying'). Lovely work!

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(no subject) - [info]nimrod_9, 2010-06-17 03:19 pm UTC

[info]therealsnape
2010-04-19 01:54 pm UTC (link)
What a great story!
Especially loved “Not even in jest, Severus.” Such an honest way of dealing with the issue.

“I am not getting into that water! Do you know what’s in it?”
“Are we speaking of the herbal bath or the Death Eater?”
My favourite!

When she had pulled back he had looked startled and wary. She immediately dove back in to do it again. Perfectly IC.

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(no subject) - [info]nimrod_9, 2010-06-17 02:59 pm UTC

[info]eeyore9990
2010-04-20 02:55 am UTC (link)
Oh, this was wonderful! A delightful story, with just the right touch of snark and love.

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(no subject) - [info]nimrod_9, 2010-06-17 03:01 pm UTC

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