Charming--howlingly funny--endearing--did I mention the howling funniness? The inspired and borderline lunatic juxtaposition of Mrs. B's advice, Argus' genuine desire to please, and young Severus' priceless response--I'm convinced. In the hands of the right author, *any* pairing is OTP.
"The lad needed some time to relax, even if Argus had to tie him to the bedposts and fuck him silly for three days straight. Maybe with the aid of something handy, on account as he was getting chafed something terrible down there. Mrs. Buttons didn't mention bondage in particular in her book, but he reckoned it fell under what she called 'wiles.' "