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Champagne Bubbles

Original poster: lesyeuxverts00

Title: Champagne Bubbles
Author: lesyeuxverts00
Word Count: (100)(2)
Rating: PG-13
Challenge: 38 - New Beginnings
Disclaimer: Not mine.


The Weasley twins are late. Severus paces, fingers twisted together behind his back. The clitter-clatter of the clock in the corner marks patients' changes, doctors ticking from ward to ward. The receptionist chews her quill.

Fred and George arrive with a pop, champagne bottles clutched in careful fingers. Severus fires a series of spells at the bottles, checks for every trap and trick.

He takes the stairs two by two, the twins lagging behind. Harry's propped up on pillows, moonbeams lighting his wan smile. "Severus, you came."

The bottle opens with a pop, Severus's fingers fumbling. "Happy New Year, Potter."

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The champagne fizz echoes in the silence, bubbles popping into nothing.

The moonlight's luminescent on Potter's pale face, his eyes shining. Severus's stomach jumps and he looks away.

Fred and George fiddle with their watches. Severus swallows hard. "You were not entirely incompetent in battle, Potter."

He raises his glass and the twins follow suit. "To Harry," they say in tandem.

"To you," Severus whispers, and helps Potter take a sip. Their fingers touch.

Midnight chimes, and green light flashes above Potter – Property of Severus Snape, in silver.

"Weasleys," Severus says in warning, and the twins disappear with simultaneous pops.