The Heart of Hogwarts-Fire
Title: The Heart of Hogwarts-Fire Challenge: #231, The Four Elements: Fire Characters: Severus/Harry Word Count: 100 Sequel to: The Heart of Hogwarts-Water http://community.livejournal.com/snape100/831651.html#cutid1
Severus emerged from the pool, steam rising from his hair.
“The water is heated by the fire at the Earth’s core. Geothermal energy the Muggles call it. Free heat, which is how we can afford to keep the castle warm and supply hot showers to hundreds of teenagers all at once.”
As he dried himself, he sneaked a glance at Harry. Wide-eyed, blushing…excellent, just the reaction Severus was angling for.
Donning the ritual white gauze robe, he cleared his mind. The ward-reinforcing charm was complex and he could not afford to be distracted by worldly thoughts.