alisanne (alisanne) wrote in snape_potter, @ 2014-07-25 21:52:00 |
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Summer Challenge 14: Solstice Tradition
Title: Solstice Tradition
Author: alisanne
Other pairings/threesome: N/A
Rating: PG
Word count: 200
Theme chosen: Solstice
Warning(s): None
Summary: Some things are traditional, and some are not.
A/N: Thank you to sevfan and emynn for looking this over for me. *loves*
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Solstice Tradition
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It was traditional, Severus said, a ritual intended to bring lovers closer, making them more attuned to nature and each other.
Harry, who knew nothing of wizarding traditions, readily agreed.
Thus it was that they exited the home they shared at just before midnight on the solstice in order to perform the ritual.
Earlier that day, Severus had prepared their spot, placing a Cushioning Charm and delineating the circle with herbs. Harry in turn had gathered the flowers for their garlands. As Harry disrobed and, naked, placed Severus’ garland on his head, Severus did the same.
After giving Harry a warm, appreciative once-over, Severus ushered him into the circle and, following him inside, sealed it with the last of the herbs.
They sank to the ground as one, entwined, Severus’ touches reverent, and as they fulfilled the ritual with an act as old as time, Harry arched up sweetly beneath him, the power of the earth thrumming through them.
Later, curled close together, Harry murmured, “You made this all up, didn’t you? There’s not really a ritual, is there?”
He felt rather than heard Severus’ chuckle. “Does it matter?”
Staring up at the stars blazing overhead, Harry hummed. “Probably not.”
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