Daring To Soar.

[pekeleke]

Title: Daring To Soar.

Rating : G

Author: pekeleke

Word Count: 100

Challenge: Written for snarry_100 ( IJ, LJ, DW ) prompt challenge 416: Past.

Warnings: None.

Disclaimer: Don't own these characters. No money is being made out of this work.

Summary: Severus has grown tired of being tethered and now is finally willing to soar...
 
Daring To Soar.

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Severus surveys the empty room, grieving the life he's abandoning:  years of spying.  Teaching.  Albus' portrait...  Why does his need to leave feel like a betrayal?

The war is finally over and he's ready to embrace a better, brighter future despite his heart's anxious reminders that he's never risked it successfully.  That his past dreams of love have been foolish.  Reckless.  Dangerous.

“You could always stay.  We could make it work, Severus.  I know how safe you feel at Hogwarts.”  Harry whispers, kissing his shoulder gently.

“No.  I want to stop seeking safety, Harry.  It's time I dare to... soar.”

 

Comments

[alisanne]

Yes it is. Go and soar together, boys! :)
Lovely.

[pekeleke]

LOL. That's the plan! :D
I'm thrilled that you enjoyed this drabble. Thanks so much for your lovely comment, ali.

[fallconsmate]

ohhh how SCARY those first steps feel, leaving what is SAFE and KNOWN to go to better but UNknown.

so lovely!

[pekeleke]

You hit this one right on the head, you know? I was trying to portray Severus' fear about abandoning his painful, but comforting past in order to seek a better life beside Harry. Even though he's already decided that the risk is worth it, it will still be such a huge step for him...

I'm thrilled that you found this drabble so lovely. Thanks, as always, for your gorgeous comment. :)

[adafrog]

But, he's coming back, right?

[pekeleke]

You know? I never realized that this story could be easily read as Severus leaving Harry behind at Hogwarts while he goes off to find himself or something, until I read your comment. I was going for a different version altogether, though, ada: Severus isn't leaving Harry behind at Hogwarts. He is leaving Hogwarts to be with Harry... ;D

Thanks, as always, for taking the time to both read and review. Your comment helped me see an entire different interpretation to this drabble and that is always fascinating. :)

[adafrog]

Now I can see what you were intending. Very interesting how some people saw different interpretations.
Glad he's going to be with Harry.

[keyairreem]

Great use of the prompt! Wonderfully emotional! Thank you for sharing.

[pekeleke]

I'm thrilled that you enjoyed this drabble so much. Thanks, as always, for taking the time to both read and review. Your lovely comment was greatly appreciated. :)

[patolozka]

Oh, Severus is such a difficult man... And I can feel his fear, even taste from your tales;-) Thank you for it, but now, he deserves his happiness;-)

[pekeleke]

True. Severus is a difficult man, but he is also courageous enough to ignore his own fears and risk his heart on Harry, so I'm sure he'll be fine in the end. :)

I'm thrilled that you enjoyed this drabble so much, pat. Thanks, as always for your lovely comment.

[lav123]

I'm glad Harry is by his side.

[pekeleke]

True. I'm pretty sure that Harry's support will help Severus find the happiness he so richly deserves. :)

I'm thrilled that you enjoyed this drabble. Thanks, as always, for your lovely comment.

[agneskamilla]

*sighs* Finally! Go and fly Severus! I am so happy that Severus got (back?)his wings at last:)
I loved this sentence, was sooo true: Why does his need to leave feel like a betrayal? It had a very strong effect on me, and for me it was so very Severus.
Thank you, dear.

[pekeleke]

I'm thrilled that you enjoyed this drabble so much, agness. Thanks you, as always, for your gorgeous comment. :)

[myk_myk]

And that is why Severus Snape is the bravest man Harry ever knew. I wish him all the happiness with Harry.
Hugs,
myk

[pekeleke]

True. Severus has enough courage to move forwards even though he is afraid of what the future will hold. I'm pretty sure that Harry will be beside him at every step of the way, helping him cope with everything, so their future happiness is pretty much assured. :D

I'm thrilled that you enjoyed this drabble so much, myk. Thanks, as always, for your lovely comment.

Hugs
pekeleke

[soleo]

Like leaving the nest - terrifying, but wonderful. at least he has an excellent companion to share it with :)

[pekeleke]

"Leaving the nest- terrifying, but wonderful." that was the exact point I was trying to make with this one. You hit it right on the head, soleo! :D

Thanks, as always, for taking the time to both read and review another work of mine, my friend. Your lovely comment meant the world to me. :)