A Wondrous Combination.

[pekeleke]

Title: A Wondrous Combination.

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 #38 – Draco's Birthday Party.

Summary: Some combinations are pretty disastrous while others are not.  Harry Potter and Severus Snape disagree on what kind they'll make.

A Wondrous Combination.
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Potter kissed him for the first time at Draco's birthday party.   He'd been attempting to leave when the brat took gentle hold of his hand and kissed his knuckles tenderly.
“Leaving so soon, Headmaster?  I was hoping you'd stay longer.  One's godchild doesn't turn twenty-five every day and you're always locked up inside Hogwarts' tallest tower, like a prince in need of saving.”

Severus' left eyebrow rose steadily with every flirty word.
“You must be totally smashed if you're coming on to me while this flat is stuffed to the rafters with some of the most gorgeous blokes of your generation, Potter.”

“I'm not drunk at all, Sir, and I much prefer the most gorgeous bloke of your generation to the over-awed hero-worshipers that make up most of my own.”  Draco's auror partner retorted quietly, staring at him with such blatant desire that Severus couldn't suppress a startled shiver of awareness.

He took a step back, struggling slightly until he managed to extricate his tingling hand from the man's overly-warm grasp.
“Don't play games with me.  I'm old enough to be your father, brat.”  He warned sharply, unwilling to fall for so obvious a prank.

Potter smiled at him winningly, matching Severus' backward step with a forwards one of his own.
“But you are not my father.  You are the most wonderfully clever, intense and loyal creature I've ever met, and I don't get the chance to see you as often as I'd like.”

“I don't take this kind of mockery lightly, Potter.  I strongly encourage you to return to whoever dared you to approach me and admit defeat before you dig yourself in any deeper.”

Potter laughs with mirthless brittleness.
“It's heartbreaking how little you know about me.  I never accept stupid dares.  I've got nothing to prove to anyone, Severus.”

“What's your angle, then?  You can't be flirting with me for real.”

“Why not?  I'm honestly attracted to you.  I came here hoping to charm you.“

“We'll never work out.  We're like oil and water, Potter.

Lovely green eyes looked at him earnestly.
“I'd say we're more like oil and vinegar, gorgeous, and most fish&chips lovers will tell you that's a wondrous combination.”

 

Comments

[fallconsmate]

while yes, i agree, severus IS a gorgeous creature...i have doubts as to whether HE is ready to hear that, or if he'd take it as teasing. poor dear man! keep trying, harry!

well done!

[pekeleke]

LOL. True. Harry is definitely going too fast for Severus in this drabble, but then he mentions that he rarely sees the man, so he's trying to cram as much as he can into this encounter in the hopes of tempting his crush, maybe his boldness will pay off and he'll get lucky! ;)

Thanks, as always, for taking the time to both read and review another work of mine fallconsmate. Your lovely comment was greatly appreciated. :)

[lav123]

Don't you let him go Harry, once he retreats to his tower you'll never get through. Loved it!

[pekeleke]

LOL. True, it'll be very hard for Harry to get through to Severus if he let's them man get back to the safety of his beloved tower before they reach some sort of agreement.

Thanks, as always, for taking the time to both read and review another work of mine. Your lovely comment was greatly appreciated. :)

[adafrog]

Exactly, Harry.

[pekeleke]

LOL. Thanks, ada! :D

[keyairreem]

I love that Harry can match Severus wit for wit and yet still be lovingly gentle with his Prince.

[pekeleke]

True, Harry is a perfect match for Severus' snarky wit in this drabble, let's hope his gentle teasing managed to convince his prince to give him a chance.;D

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

[agneskamilla]

Oh, Harry is such a charmer, anybody else would have melted into a puddle (I definitely did just that) *giggles* It is a shame and a very lucky thing at the same time, that Severus is NOT anybody else. But also it is a heartbreak, how low his self esteem is:(
The usual wondrous Pekeleke combination of bitter and sweet beautiful romance:)

[pekeleke]

LOL. True Harry was in top charmer form in this drabble and I'm pretty sure I'd have melted into a shameless little puddle at his feet, too. I have the sneaky suspicion that even Severus himself was more than pleasantly surprised, but he was hiding it very, very, well in order to get more pampering. :D

I'm thrilled that you enjoyed this little drabble so much, my friend. Thank you, as always, for your lovely comment. :)

[myk_myk]

Please don't laugh but now I would love to eat fish&chips. Harry, what have you done?! :)
Draco's party is the best place to start their relationship and I'm sure that Draco will be very smug!
Hugs,
myk

[pekeleke]

LOL. Did you know that I was craving a plate of British made fish&chips by the time I finished typing this drabble? I know exactly how you feel, myk, and yes, we should both blame Harry for it. :)

I agree with you on the point that Draco is probably going to be insufferably smug about the fact that the boys got together on his party. Thanks, as always, for taking the time to both read and review another work of mine. Your lovely comment was greatly appreciated. :)

Hugs
pekeleke