roozetter (roozetter) wrote in severus_sighs, @ 2011-12-14 22:57:00 |
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Entry tags: | challenge, drabble, member: roozetter, pairing: severus/harry, rating: g |
Banana
Author: roozetter
Title: Banana
Rating: G
Pairing(s): Harry/Severus, Ron/Hermione
Word Count: 397
Warnings: Innuendo
Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. The characters and their worlds belong to their original writers and no copyright infringement or offense is intended. No money was made from this story.
A/N: Somehow an argument in YM spiraled out of control, and the next thing you know a Banana Challenge is born. I love the sighers! Haha! Dedicated to atypicalsnowman because she is my motivation and I am her destiny density <3
“It’s a cat,” Ron offered helpfully, glancing warily between the dour face of Severus Snape and his nervously smiling best friend. “A black cat.”
“Black cats in the middle ages were believed to be witches' familiars, and some people even believed them to be witches incarnate,” Hermione added, when the silence grew too thick with no sign of abating. “Maybe by purchasing the animal for you Harry was, uh... suggesting?”
“That I am in need of assistance?” Severus silkily interrupted Hermione’s stuttering. He turned his head slightly to the left and glared at the cat perched on the workbench. The black kitten in question appeared entirely unimpressed by both the people surrounding it and the conversation, turning on its side and lazily licking at it’s fur.
“Now, Severus,” Harry said, smiling smugly, “a cat will be beneficial to you, helping you with focus and spell management. And it was you, after all, who pointed out to me -- several times -- that there is no shame in admitting when one needs help.”
“Indeed.” Severus’ smile was sharp and cold. “Then I shall accept this gift in the spirit it was intended, from my dear, dear spouse.” Harry’s eyes narrowed in suspicion.
Hermione took a wary step away from the table. “Much as I want more affection in our relationship, Ron, never, ever, refer to me as your dear, dear spouse.”
“Uh huh.” Ron squatted down and examined the kitten. “So, what are you going to name it?”
“Banana.”
“What?” Harry exclaimed, before he could quite stop himself. They all watched the cat twitch on its back before curling into a ball and purring deeply. “What kind of name is Banana?”
“Like you said, Harry,” Severus said softly, extending his arm and scratching the cat behind its ear, “one should own up to their shortcomings.” His smile widened as he stared at his husband, fingers still idly stroking the purring blob of black fur. “I shall think of you every time I call it’s name.”
Ron looked between Severus and Harry in confusion as Hermione blushed bright red and clapped a hand over her mouth. “But what does Harry and a banana have to do with your relationship?”
“Practice makes perfect,” Severus said smugly. “A lesson Harry learned well before I agreed to the change in our union.”
Harry closed his eyes and groaned in embarrassment.