Unconventional Paths

[bleedingangel84]

Title: Unconventional Paths

Author: bleedingangel84

Beta: None

Rating: PG

Warnings: Is banter a warning?

Word Count: 365

Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction created for fun and no profit has been made.

Written for: hogwarts365 Prompt # 101-“The path we’ve chosen.”; Snacks; Science Project

Notes: I’m still finding my footing with Harry/Severus My apologies if this is less than exemplary.  Continuation of: At St. Mungo's

Summary: Harry and Severus are still getting to know one another.

Unconventional Paths

Severus gasped, half convinced he was still caught in some dream.

“Did you just kiss me?”

“I couldn’t think of a better way to make you forget. I’ve never seen you with a more interesting expression on your face. You’re looking at me like I’m a science project with results you didn’t expect.”

“I was…rather startled, I suppose. I certainly didn’t expect you to kiss me.”

“Do you mind? I couldn’t seem to help myself.”

“I’ve no objection.”

“Thank Merlin! I thought for an instant that you might hex me.”

“I’ve neither the strength nor the inclination to do any such thing. Especially considering how often I’ve saved your life. I’d not wish to endanger it now.”

“The path we’ve chosen certainly is an unconventional one. From hatred to…something entirely different.”

“We needn’t define things straight away. It’s enough for me to know that you no longer despise me.”

“The only reason I felt any hatred for you was because I thought you hated me. I drove Ron and Hermione mad. Ron and I had so many rows. He said I constantly put him off his food with my obsession over you.”

“Woe betide any who comes between Weasley and his snacks.”

Harry laughed, his eyes sparkling with genuine pleasure at the observation.

“Ron does have a rather big appetite.”

“I often wondered if he hadn’t swallowed some kind of tapeworm or other parasite.”

“I don’t think so. He always seems to be in the middle of a growth spurt, that’s all.”

“I noticed. My top shelves were always in danger of being disturbed by his head.”

“He’s been a good mate, though. He and Hermione were always watching out for me in school.”

“Do they not still do so?”

“They’ve been rather preoccupied with each other of late. I don’t mind, really. ”

“It looks as if I will have to resume my duty of seeing to it that you stay safe.”

“Excuse me, Severus, but I am not the one in the hospital. That would be you.”

“I won’t be in this bed for long, Harry. I will be taking you to dinner to ensure that you eat properly.”

“Yes sir, Professor Snape.”

Follow-up: Discoveries

Comments

[alisanne.livejournal.com]

Awww! I love the banter. Well done, hon!
:)

[bleedingangel84.livejournal.com]

Yay! I'm so happy you liked this. It was you who made me want to try writing this pairing, so I'm thrilled you enjoyed it. :) Thank you!

[starduchess.livejournal.com]

Nice. :)

[bleedingangel84.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :)