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Halloween Gift for Goddess47

Gift for: goddess47

From: torino10154

Title: Halloween Blessing
Pairing: Severus/Harry
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: Not mine. Based on characters from the Harry Potter book series.
Summary: The ones who love us never really leave us.
Notes: Thrilled to write for you, goddess47! Thanks to gryffindorj and badgerlady for the beta. ♥


Harry felt pleasantly warm in spite of the bite in the air. He'd enjoyed a bit of cider as well as the company.

"Thanks for having a drink with me."

He turned his head toward Severus. The full moon turned his face a bluish-white, that softened and smoothed the deep lines and severe edges, making him look both younger and kinder.

Or maybe that was the alcohol and Harry's smitten heart.

"I am able to be social," Severus replied. Glancing at Harry, he added, "Especially when you're buying."

Harry laughed lightly. "If I'd known that, I'd have asked you sooner."

There was a gust of wind, leaves swirled around them, followed by a howl deep in the forest.

Harry pulled his cloak tighter around his shoulders. "That reminds me of Remus."

"Undoubtedly one of Hagrid's beasts on the loose."

A large black dog ran up behind his companion who'd been howling at the two men, swatting him with his paw, the wolf snapping at his friend's neck in reply. The two canines rolled together in the leaves, play-fighting until they were panting and spent.

Harry reached out and took Severus's hand, releasing a breath when Severus laced their fingers together.