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Entry tags: | fic, rating: r, snarry-a-thon13 |
Snarry-a-Thon13: FIC: The Gift of a Lifetime
Title: The Gift of a Lifetime
Author: vulpixer
Other pairings/threesome: Brief mention of George/Draco
Rating: R
Word count: 8,724
Content/Warning(s): (highlight for spoilers) *An insane amount of fluff, mention of mpreg, courtship and bonding*
Prompt: #73: On Harry's twenty-first birthday he receives a letter from Gringotts- apparently the Potters had betrothed him and Snape shortly after Harry was born. Harry has already broken up with Ginny and he still hankers after his half-blood prince. There's just one problem- Snape is dead, isn't he?
Summary: Pretty much the prompt.
A/N: Courtship fics are some of my all time favorites, especially with a clueless Harry and insecure Sev. ^-^ So when I saw this prompt, I just had to take it. It was hard as hell writing and George wasn't even supposed to be in it, but I hope the result makes others as happy as it made me.
To Mr. Harry James Potter,
Gringotts would like to wish you a Happy Twenty-first Birthday and a congratulations on your upcoming betrothal to Mr. Severus Tobias Snape. If any account or vault changes are necessary, please make an appointment at your earliest convenience.
Senior Advisor of Wizarding Contracts
Gralock Nomuckna
Dearest Harry,
If you're reading this, then that means you've forgiven this old fool and agreed to proceed with the courtship. I wish I'd had the chance to give you a happier upbringing, but know even when you were small I did what I could to try to ease the pain. While I appreciate your wanting to court me, I think I'll have to put my foot down, adorable as your attempt is, and show you how it's really done. With each gift, I will not only prove my affection to you, but do my best to explain the real meaning behind the traditions. So I present my first gift to you now.
The Gift of Memories. It is a gift that is intended to evoke happy memories, as it shows one understands what makes their intended happy.
I hope my gift brings back more happy memories than bad.
Yours,
S.S.
My dearest Harry,
These last few weeks have been more than I could ever have dreamed of. I find myself more enchanted with you every day. I've been trying to go slow with our courtship, so we could get to know each other outside of Hogwarts better, but find myself for once feeling impatient for the end.
Hopefully you are of the same mind, and I'm not pushing you too fast. Please let me know if I am and I'll wait a little longer with the third gift. But for now I present you with the Gift of Secret Desire.
We all have desires and we all have secrets. And while it's one thing to watch someone to find out what they like, it's another thing to see what they'll never admit to wanting. Not even to themselves.
There's only so far I could go with my gift to you before we are bonded, as the magic forbids any... physical pleasures during the courtship. But once we join, I can show you an entire world you never knew existed...
But for now pack your bags. You, Teddy and I are going on a three-week vacation to the States.
You're always putting others first, my sweet one. Now it's time for you to trust me and for these next few weeks take control. I promise not to let you fall.
Yours,
S.S.
My dearest Harry,
As I write this you are sound asleep in the room right across from mine. These last weeks have shown me what it could be like if we were truly a family. And every day takes us closer to becoming one. You haven't told me to slow down the courtship, so I can only hope you won't before this trip ends because it's far too late to delay your next gift.
This is the Gift of Luxury. I grew up thinking it a pointless gift as a child, but I find it's something I want to share with you for the rest of our life. This gift is to show that not only can I provide for you and our family, but if I so desire I can spoil you rotten.
And I already know you'll try to resist, but you've had so few luxuries in your young life. You always put the needs of others before your own. And don't think I haven't noticed that you never take seconds even when you clearly want to.
My sweet, selfless Harry. I promise to surprise you with luxuries you don't need, but will still make you smile. I start with a bathroom renovation.
I had to get help from your friends, since I'm not leaving this trip with you for one second. But by all reports and pictures, all is as it should be.
Because I know you love soaking in a hot bath, but rarely do so because you don't want to waste water. And no, I'm not spying on you... much. I've ordered the installation of a Japanese-style soaking tub and a new shower that uses thirty percent less water. As I'm sure you've probably never heard of these tubs, let alone used them, let me explain.
Essentially, you shower to wash off all your dirt and grime then you sit in the tub and simply soak and relax in the hot water. Not so hard to remember. The tub is made to retain the heat, so when you're finished you pull the top over it and the water can stay hot for several days before you need to empty it.
Not too bad for a Muggle invention, I must admit. Of course, this is a more magical version, so it can last a week or two without needing to be refilled. Plus it has many charms to prevent any sort of bacterial growth and to keep it clean. Not to mention monitors in case you get too comfortable and fall asleep.
Enjoy, my soon-to-be-spoiled one. Your pampering has just begun.
Yours,
S.S.
My dearest Harry,
I hope the wait for this hasn't caused you too much distress. I wanted to send it earlier, but as it directly involves many other people I had to wait till other schedules were in order.
This next gift may cause you a bit of stress, and for that I apologize. I hope one day this gift will become a blessing, and not become something to be endured. For all involved...
I give you the Gift of Family. When we finally join together, so do our families. Once we bond, we'll never be alone again. For my family is now yours, as yours is now mine.
Tomorrow at seven I'll come by to pick you and Teddy up. Put on your dress robes and try not to worry too much.
Yours,
S.S.
Be ready at eight a.m. Don't eat breakfast and don't worry about Teddy. Arrangements have been made.
S.S.