To the Mods of Snupin Santa
This is just a small but heartfelt drabble (G rating) for the Mods of Snupin Santa for all their hard work on this year's fest. It was really terrific, and I enjoyed participating tremendously. Thanks so much to all of you! The gift of your time, energy, and talents is much appreciated. :)
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In a darkened room, two figures lie quietly, nestled together in a large bed beneath a green and silver blanket. Shall we peek in and see what happens next?
"Severus?" a voice whispers softly. *rustling.* "Severus...you awake?"
*sigh.* "I am now. What do you want, Remus? Isn't a month of non-stop sex and drama enough for you?"
"Yes. Well, no, not really, but I know you're tired. It's just that I wanted to be sure that you got the gift ready. You did, didn't you?"
*a larger sigh.* "If you mean the gift for the Snupin Santa Mods, of course it's ready. It's on the table in the other room, just waiting for one of the Hogwarts house-elves to pick it up and deliver it."
"Oh. Are you sure they'll have time? They get so busy this time of year."
"I promised whichever one delivered it that they could scour out every cauldron I own, do my laundry for a year, and cook us dinner every Thursday evening. The masochistic little twerps were falling all over themselves to volunteer for the job."
"House-elves are rather peculiar. What potions did you decide to put in it?"
"I know we discussed this..."
"Yes, of course we did, but I just want to be sure that everyone will be happy with the gift."
"Why on earth wouldn't they? I worked my fingers to the bone for a whole month preparing an assortment of useful potions that should please just about anyone with any taste and good sense. Clearly the Mods have plenty of both; therefore they'll no doubt be thrilled to receive our gift."
"Did you include a Euphoria Elixir?"
"Yes."
"How about an Invigoration Draught? I know that one can be a little tricky..."
"For someone of your limited ability, perhaps."
"Memory Potion?"
"Two...look, the box contains Euphoria Elixirs, Invigoration Draughts, Memory Potions, Love Potions, Pepperup, Sleeping Draughts, Strengthening Solutions, Witsharpening Potions, a vial of Veritaserum. I even included a small vial of Felix Felicis, enough for several uses."
"An impressive collection."
"I'm so glad you approve. Now may I please get some more sleep?"
"Of course."
*a slightly longer silence*
"You didn't forget to add the large box of Belgian chocolates that I bought, did you?"
*long-suffering sigh* "The only thing I forgot is the Silencing Potion for you. Now will you please stop asking inane questions?"
"Of course, of course, sorry. They all worked so hard to make things nice for us that I simply wanted to be sure that their thank you was extra special."
"I know. So do I, and I'm sure it will be."
*silence*
"Severus?"
"What now?"
"Since you're awake anyway..." *the whisper of skin on skin*
*amusement* "I wondered how long it would take you to make that suggestion. I suppose a month isn't really enough."