Title: Birthday Gifts Author: Sawsha12 Characters: Lupin/Snape and others Rating: PG-13 Challenge: Remus’ Birthday W/C: ~750 Disclaimer: Not mine Summary: It’s Remus’ birthday and of course there’s gifts.
Gift #1
“Happy birthday, Remus. Here, this is for you.”
“Thank you, Harry. I’m happy that you thought about this old man today.” Remus reached out and accepted the wrapped package and began the unwrapping process. He opened the top lid and peered in. “Err…I’m speechless.”
“Well, isn’t it fantastic?”
Remus smiled kindly, unable to hurt the young man’s feelings. “It is very thoughtful of you. I’m sure I’ll put this…” Remus studied the print on the box again, “…‘Keeping Your Kappa Tank Clean: Starter Kit’ to good use. Thank you, Harry.”
Gift #2
“Remus, I’m glad I was able to find you. Happy Birthday! Here is a little something from me and Ron.”
Remus accepted the envelope. “Thank you Herminone. Both of you are too kind.”
He opened the envelope and took out what appeared to be a small plastic card. Try as he might, he couldn’t quite hide the perplexed expression he knew he had on his face as he turned the card over in his hand.
“Umm, it’s a very nice birthday card. Thank you.”
“It’s a gift card. All you have to do is go to the store in London and you can get something for yourself by using that card.”
“That’s quite clever.” Remus was still feeling uncertain about this ‘gift card.’
“It’s a muggle thing. Well, enjoy.”
“I will, I’ll be sure to try this card out,” Remus lied. “Thank you.”
Gift #3
“Happy birthday, Professor.”
Remus smiled warmly. “You can call me ‘Remus,’ Neville. I haven’t been a professor in a long time.” He took the little package out of Neville’s hand and pulled the ribbon. His smile widen when he found that he was given chocolate.
“Thank you, Neville. I love…” Remus took a bite of chocolate and barely managed to suppress a cringe. “…chocolate. Where did you get this chocolate, if you don’t mind me asking?”
“I made it myself.”
Remus didn’t have the heart to tell him that cooking was not his forte; the poor boy was blushing to the tip of his ears. “Thank you, Neville,” he said instead, forcing a weak smile.
Gift #4
“Remus, dear boy, happy birthday; here, here, I got you something you might enjoy.”
“You shouldn’t have gone out of your way to do this, Headmaster.” Remus shuffled through the offered bag and lifted out a purple cardigan. The color was abnormally bright, and he had to squint pass the fabric so he could say, “thank you.”
“No need to thank me,” Dumbledore said as he patted Remus lightly on the shoulder. “It’ll add to your collection.”
“Collection?”
“Oh yes, I’m sure you have a collection of cardigan. I dare say, they’re like socks, you can’t get enough of them.”
Nodding and smiling, Remus could do no less than agree with Dumbledore.
Gift #5
“Here you go, Remus. Happy birthday. Also remember, aging is like wine, you can only get better.”
“I’ll remember that, Minerva.” He let out a low whistle when he took the wine bottle and examined the year. “This is a good year.”
He suddenly threw his arm around Minerva, hugging her. After today, he probably needed a drink. “Thank you.”
Minerva smiled, adjusting her glasses upon her nose. “You’re welcome.”
Gift #6
“Severus, I’m home.” Remus placed all his gifts on the table as he made his way into the kitchen where he knew his lover was. He wrapped his arms around Severus pecked a kiss on Severus’ cheek.
Severus accepted the kiss, but didn’t stop cooking. Remus stepped back and raised an eyebrow. “Well?”
“Well what?”
Remus sighed. Severus was never a sentimental sort. “I’m going to take a shower.”
“Your present is in the bedroom.”
“Alright.” Curious, Remus made a direct beeline to their bedroom and was surprised by what he saw.
“Do you like it?” Severus purred in his ear as he wrapped his arms around Remus’ waist.
Remus jumped. He didn’t realize Severus had followed him from the kitchen. Remus swallowed hard, trying to clear his voice. “Actually, this is the best gift I've recieved all day. Does it vibrate?”
“Of course it does.” Severus sounded exasperated. “I hope you know where that would be inserted.”
“I think I could figure that one out. But don’t you think the leather and the chains are a bit excessive.”
“Don’t complain Lupin.”
“Can we try it out now?” Remus asked as he wiggled his hips back against Severus, grinning when he felt Severus hardening.