Ignoring Life.
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Title: Ignoring Life.
Rating : G
Author: pekeleke
Word Count: 100
Challenge: Written for snape100's Challenge 559: Snape the Ravenclaw.
Warnings: None.
Disclaimer: Don't own these characters. No money is being made out of this work.
Summary: Literature is the most agreeable way of ignoring life.
A/N: The Summary and title of this drabble come from a quote of 'The Book Of Disquiet' by Fernando Pessoa.
Ignoring Life.
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Harry finds his oblivious crush drowning another book in red ink and chuckles despite himself.
“You forgot it's pub-night again.”
“Hmmmm.”
“It's the sixth time in a row, Severus.”
“Indeed.” His colleague answers, clearly distracted, and Harry's bitter smile softens around the edges, becoming less frustrated, more wistful. Resigned.
“You should have been a Ravenclaw.”
“Pfft!” Severus snorts, and Harry freezes. 'Maybe, just maybe...'
“Corrugated shells aren't fire-resistant.”
“Or maybe not.” Harry whispers, deflated.
“What was that, Potter?”
“Nothing. I just—sometimes I wish you'd stop reading your life away.”
“Pardon?”
“Look at me! I'm here: waiting for you, Severus.”
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Date: 2014-11-12 02:20 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2014-11-12 09:57 pm (UTC)Thanks, as always, for taking the time to both read and review another drabble of mine. Your constant support of my work through comments means the world to me. :)
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Date: 2014-11-14 04:36 am (UTC)I'm glad. :)
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Date: 2014-11-12 07:14 pm (UTC)I hope that Harry will be there to show Severus that there is something worthwile in the real world.
And I hope those two will be able to live a life together that will surpass any book ever written - because it would be life itself, not fiction.
(Isn't it strange to think in such way about fictional characters?)
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Date: 2014-11-12 10:08 pm (UTC)And I hope those two will be able to live a life together that will surpass any book ever written - because it would be life itself, not fiction.
(Isn't it strange to think in such way about fictional characters?) Yes. It is strange, but it is also fitting. Fictional characters that have the power to affect people to this level are both rare and precious in and of themselves. They are also the mark of a great author and JKR created not one or two, but many that are unforgettable in their own way.
I write snarry because I want Severus to have the kind of loving future he never got to live in cannon. Yes, I know it is strange to feel this way about someone who was never really 'alive', but then he is so very real to me, and that is all that matters in the end. :D
Thanks, as always, for taking the time to both read and review another drabble of mine. Seeing your name in my inbox never fails to make me smile, teryarel.
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pekeleke
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Date: 2014-11-13 10:11 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2014-11-13 10:47 pm (UTC)Thanks, as always, for taking the time to both read and review another work of mine. Your thought-provoking comment meant the world to me.
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pekeleke
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Date: 2014-11-13 08:46 pm (UTC)Ohh, it broke my heart, it's so sad. I think Severus loves books so much because he thinks they are better than his life. Maybe they are better than his old life. I'm sure no book is better than life with Harry.
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Date: 2014-11-13 10:52 pm (UTC)Thanks, as always, for taking the time to both read and review another work of mine, my friend. Your lovely comment was greatly appreciated. :)
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pekeleke
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Date: 2014-11-18 08:40 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2014-11-19 10:14 pm (UTC)Thanks, as always, for taking the time to both read and review another work of mine, agnes. Your thoughtful comment was greatly appreciated. :)