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S.S. (sollicitussnape) wrote in veritaserum_rp,
@ 2008-06-13 23:49:00

Entry tags:

parvati malfoy, severus snape

Who: Snape+Parvati
What: Snape gets pinned into a conversation with Draco's wife.
When: June 13th
Where: Malfoy Manor
Why: B'cause?</br> All-magic communities always seemed to possess an air of dense silence after Snape had stayed in his house at Spinner's End. Muggle towns seethed and shuddered with noise, silent only in the hours before dawn, but wizarding villages retained the stillness of twilight through the entire day. The Malfoy Manor was no exception.
Snape, always twitchier than usual after a night without sleep, found this stillness particularly unnerving today. Something yelped just above his right ear, successfully shattering the quiet and eliciting a sort of minor spasm from Snape. A snowy white peacock glared down at him from a branch, feathers puffed up proudly. Without looking back, Snape fired a round of sparks over his shoulder, pocketing his wand only after he was satisfied with the volume of the frantic squawking behind him.
By the time he'd crossed the garden and struck the serpent-shaped door knocker against the heavy wooden doors, the screeching had subsided, leaving him in silence to wonder why Draco had summoned him.

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	_prettyparvati 2008-06-15 01:52 pm UTC (link)
	Parvati would've thought Snape was the kind of man to shun sugar, but as the shimmering crystals dissapeared from her bowl into his cup, she was surely proven otherwise. "Oh." Surprised, Parvati floundered for a response. She hadn't expected a slightly favourable reply to her direct statements. "Well, then, what would you prefer to be called?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

sollicitussnape
2008-06-16 12:07 am UTC (link)

Preferably, something that omitted the words 'greaseball' and 'snivelly.'
"I hardly think it matters." Snape smirked, relishing the perceptible pause that had preceded Parvati's response. He'd been off-footed by her bluntness, and it was of some comfort to know that he'd been able to return the favor. "Titles are only as useful as the powers they impart, and since I can't hold the threat of detention over you any longer, my title is fairly useless." He let the statement stand without further comment. It was ambiguous enough to be taken as a forfeit of power, or possibly as a subtle reminder of all the times Snape had abused that power in the past. He'd deliberately handed Parvati the reins of the conversation-He was curious to see whether she'd challenge him or let his remark slide.

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_prettyparvati
2008-06-16 12:18 am UTC (link)

Parvati's eyes narrowed just a little. She was much more perceptive than some gave her credit for, and would call someone out on evasive speech without a thought. Being Draco's wife however, meant that more than often she had to bite her tongue to appear the submissive, pureblood wife that their society demanded her to be. In her own house however, toward her husband and people from her past (And Snape was included), she didn't feel the need to hide her intelligence or opinion.

"Yes, but by noting that, aren't you simply making sure I remember that you did once hold that power? Regardless, I need something acceptable to call you - I feel as if your given name would be disrespectful of me. In my culture a respected family friend is often referred to as...well, uncle." Her face scrunched up, as if she wasn't sure whether to laugh or vomit at that possibility. "And then the only other choice is, in fact, Professor."

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	sollicitussnape 2008-06-17 11:23 pm UTC (link)
	"I see." The look Snape gave Parvati was enough to forever forbid further discussion, mention, or thought of ever referring to him as 'uncle'. He hoped. "You'll have to settle for Professor, in that case. Hopefully the title won't be too reminiscent of my former power. I'd hate for you to feel obligated to display an unwarranted amount of respect." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

_prettyparvati
2008-06-17 11:34 pm UTC (link)

Parvati didn't pay much heed to Snape's look about the term: Uncle. Perhaps when they were closer. After the she got him to do something about that awful hair.

She fixed her former professor with a dry look, "Professor, you really need to learn some social skills, it would help you quite a lot. Perhaps cut down on the sarcasm just a little?"

"Come, let's have a nice conversation. How is work? Will you be attending that Potions Conference in Sweden this summer? My father is contemplating going."

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	sollicitussnape 2008-06-18 12:11 am UTC (link)
	Snape was sure the expression he'd just worn could only be classified as 'witheringly intimidating', but Draco's bride neither wilted nor cowered. Clearly, there was something terribly wrong with her eyesight. "Considering the fact that you haven't felt compelled to throw anything at my head yet, I'd say my social skills are up to par." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_prettyparvati 2008-06-18 12:15 am UTC (link)
	Parvati looked disgruntled as he continually ignored her opening for polite conversation, "Not that I haven't felt compelled, simply that I'm restraining." "Why must you spurn my attempts to be friendly?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sollicitussnape 2008-06-18 12:28 am UTC (link)
	"Restraining?" Snape asked softly, brow arched. "Then I suppose you imagine yourself adequate enough to advise me in the ways of socially acceptable discourse?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

_prettyparvati
2008-06-18 12:32 am UTC (link)

Way to be a Gryffindor, Parvati. She had broken the seal and was now on a roll. "Well, yes! Anyone, really. We used to wonder why some Slytherins were just so antisocial and unfriendly, but it's clear they were just modelling themselves after their mentor. The polite thing to have done was to have simply conversed with me instead of throwing snarky commentary in my face."

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sollicitussnape
2008-06-18 12:56 am UTC (link)

For a moment, the room was silent. Snape's expression was stoic- he was sure he'd won back the upper hand in this conversation, but the triumphant smirk he was holding back would be premature if he displayed it now. But soon.
"Indeed." He said, after he was certain the silence must have become uncomfortably heavy for Parvati. His voice barely rose above a whisper. "I'm certain that screeching at your guest, however, is never the polite thing to do. I'd have thought that the wife of such a prominent pureblood would know when to bite her tongue."

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	_prettyparvati 2008-06-18 05:42 pm UTC (link)
	"I hardly think I was screeching at you, why I barely raised my voi-" She began before his subsequent remark was processed. Immediately her cheeks flushed, expression becoming somewhat unsure, "And what is that supposed to imply?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

sollicitussnape
2008-06-18 10:38 pm UTC (link)

"I thought my meaning was clear enough- I'm sure Draco would be disappointed to know that his wife was unable to conduct herself properly in the company of a...family friend."
Snape would never consider letting it slip to Draco that Parvati had been goaded into an argument with him, but there was no reason for her to know that. He was certain that, at least in relation to Draco, Parvati was the stereotypical pureblooded princess- docile and incredibly reluctant to pit her will against her husband's.

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_prettyparvati
2008-06-18 10:53 pm UTC (link)

Parvati felt a little torn at this moment. It was entirely possible that Draco would certainly not be pleased if Parvati made an enemy of Severus, but perhaps more likely not pleased with his mentor. Her gaze flickered a moment before she directly met Snape's gaze once more. "And I should play nice because otherwise I will be punished by my husband? Oh, Professor," She sighed, "You can tell Draco if you wish, but I think you have misunderstood. Draco is not my Lord and Master. Don't get me wrong, he is certainly the head of this house, but we are also equals. I'm well aware that in society I am expected to be a submissive wife, but do you honestly believe Draco would go for such a woman?"

"I will play the role for everyone, because I want our Party to succeed, and I want Draco to succeed, and I love him more than anything." There was a fierceness to her voice at that. "But in my own home, I will certainly not let anyone bully me, and trust me when I say that Draco will not raise his hand against me for that, but will rather stand behind me, whether or not I have to do some ear tweaking." She smiled wryly.

"Please don't think I'm an idiot, Professor. Draco is my husband and I will defer to him when I have to, but our relationship works because he respects me and I respect him, he is strong and so am I."

"My earlier arguments were not that of a disobedient wife that has yet to be tamed, but of a woman who wants to make nice with you for the sake of a man who we both obviously care for. You can fight it all you want, Professor, but it's going to happen. So? Truce?"

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sollicitussnape
2008-06-18 11:23 pm UTC (link)

Snape had started to cut her off, but at the mention of her love for Draco her voice resonated with an intensity that gave him pause. She must have perceived his hesitation, because her voice gained the clarity of one who knows that she has convinced another of her point...or, perhaps in this case, of one who has genuine conviction in what she is saying.
Snape's finger rested on his lips for a moment, concealing an expression that just barely held enough contempt to be considered a smirk.
"I certainly can't see why we shouldn't be able to maintain the illusion of a civil acquaintanceship...In public, at least."

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	_prettyparvati 2008-06-18 11:32 pm UTC (link)
	Parvati tilted her head to the side, "But my question, Professor, is why can we not have that acquaintanceship privately as well? Surely I'm not completely distasteful in your eyes?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sollicitussnape 2008-06-18 11:52 pm UTC (link)
	Snape let his sneer stand as his response. This sort of frankness was his exit cue. "Tell Draco that I'll contact him as soon as my owl's vertebrae is in a less shattered state of existence," he said as he rose from his chair. He snatched one of Parvati's shriveled pastries from the table before disapperating with a crack. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_prettyparvati 2008-06-18 11:55 pm UTC (link)
	Glaring at the spot where Snape had disapparated from, Parvati let out a strangled noise, "UGH!" Throwing one of the throw pillows from her loveseat into the air as if it might've hit him. Oh Uncle Snape. You have no idea what you've gotten yourself into. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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