In The Presence Of Eternity.

[pekeleke]

Title: In The Presence Of Eternity.

Author: pekeleke

Characters: Harry Potter, Severus Snape.

Rating: PG

Warning(s): None.

Word count: 365

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

Written for: hogwarts365  Prompt #32 – Knight In Shinning Armour.

Summary: Severus Snape never follows the easiest route to his goals.  Finding -and claiming- love isn't an exception.

 
In The Presence Of Eternity.

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There are always ways to entice the reticent and enlighten the naïve.  There are ways to obtain one's prizes that don't require exposing one's fragility to the daunting humiliation of rejection.  There are paths open to those who are willing to bide their time that not many outside the House of Slytherin ever bother to contemplate.

Severus tells himself all this with the same ruthless logic he'd once used to convince himself of the wisdom inherent in returning to the Dark Lord's fold with betrayal in his heart.  He has never particularly followed the easiest route to his goals, yet he achieves them regularly enough to maintain his faith in his own often excruciatingly painful methods.

Potter isn't the Dark Lord, though.  He is neither Lilly, Albus, or any of the dozens -if not hundreds- of people Severus has managed to both out-wait and manipulate for his own purposes.

Potter is unique in all the world.  He's content with his lot for the most part and doesn't covet anything that Severus could provide in order to get leverage, get the Savior himself on his satisfyingly long I-owe-you list.  Find an excuse, any excuse, to orbit around the man who embodies his every romantic desire.

There's nothing for it, then, but to exercise patience.  He sits and waits, watching the object of his affections go through men like Lucius goes through fashionable robes.  He witnesses one scandalous affair after another, enduring them all with the equanimity of a man who's been there, done that, and has grown tired of playing with disposable toys.

He's done with passionate and transient flings, but understands that Harry hasn't yet tired of their unbearable levity.  He wants to hold eternity in his arms, but eternity is too busy flirting with Seamus Finegan to notice him right now.  One day soon, though, Harry will realize that all his admirers abandon him the moment they discover he's no knight in shinning armor.

Harry Potter is a man, not a Savior.  He'll eventually crave real affection and Severus will be ready to claim him at long last.  Ready to win this silent, painful war.  Ready for his beloved eternity to finally choose...  him.

Comments

[barb2210]

Wow! Confident!Severus! Very interesting! I'm sure he gets what he waits. :)

[pekeleke]

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

[patolozka]

Awwwww... *breathe, Pat, breathe!* Beautiful. Thank you for it!

[pekeleke]

I'm glad that you found this drabble so beautiful, pat. Thanks, as usual, for taking the time to both read and review. :)

[dracdauter]

Wow, I really love this. Severus is so Slytherin, so patient and confident Harry will finally wise up and look his way. I also love that unlike the other men Harry has been involved with, Severus sees Harry as a flesh and blood person and not a god to put up on a pedestal. I would love to see an addition to this where Harry finally does see Severus and realizes what he has waiting for him. :)

[pekeleke]

I'm thrilled that you enjoyed this drabble, dracdauter. I had a great time writing this confident version of Severus and I'm sure that Harry will feel pretty flattered when he finally wises up and realizes that Severus Snape is willing to adore him on a permanent basis.

Thanks, as usual, for taking the time to both read and review. Your lovely comment meant the world to me. :)

[alisanne]

I hope Severus continues to be this determined. Harry is definitely worth the wait. :)

[pekeleke]

I'm sure he will be. :)
Thanks so much for taking the time to both read and review. Your lovely comment was greatly appreciated, ali. :)

[adafrog]

Oh, very good.

[pekeleke]

Thanks, ada! :)

[keyairreem]

Beautiful and eloquent as always! More please

[pekeleke]

I'm thrilled that you enjoyed this drabble so much, keyairreem. Thanks, as usual, for your lovely comment. :)

[myk_myk]

Severus is a very wise man. He knows Harry even better than Harry knows himself. Because Severus knows right now what Harry needs, Harry doesn't know it. Not yet. Bus Severus is right, as always. Harry will be his.
Hugs,
myk

[pekeleke]

I very rarely write this sort of assertive and patient version of Severus, but whenever I do I feel so proud of him. He is wise indeed and he deserves to have Harry finally notice him exactly in the way they both need. They are perfect for one another, after all, and sooner or later Harry is going to realize that. Then there won't be any force on Earth able to tear them apart. :)

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

pekeleke