Armoring Severus.

[pekeleke]

Title: Armoring Severus.
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 #61 – 'Theodore Nott', 'Rake'
Summary: Harry loves to dress his husband, hide him under an armor of his own making. One that's no longer harsh and austere, but soft, elegant, sophisticated.

Armoring Severus.
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Harry relishes the fact that Severus Snape, the often disagreeable Headmaster of Hogwarts, no longer exists in his presence. He's a layered construct of sharp wit, austere dark robes and Severus' stubborn determination to never look weak. Never appear merciful. Never return to a time when his failings allowed his enemies to gain the upper hand and defeat him.

Getting past Severus' prickly defenses had taken veritable ages and, although he adores watching his beloved's armor fall apart as soon as he arrives home, Harry loves helping him back into it even more. He loves to dress his husband in silky-soft layers that hide him under an armor of his own making. One that's no longer harsh and austere, but soft, elegant, sophisticated. He particularly enjoys doing that on days like today, when Severus is attending Theodore Nott's engagement party, the kind of high-brow affair where he's never shone before.

“Please, tell me you don't expect me to attend this party naked.” Severus fidgets self-consciously and Harry smiles, utterly charmed.

“Your birthday suit is for my eyes only, gorgeous.” He jokes and kneels down, helping Severus into his posh boxers before dragging them up those mile-long legs ever so slowly.

Dark socks are next. Then elegant black trousers climb up Severus' thighs inch by inch, curling around his slender hips and allowing Harry's teasing fingertips to brush over a waking erection as they pull the zipper closed.

“We'll be unforgivably late, if you keep that up.”

“Being late isn't unforgivable.” Harry purrs, watching Severus shiver as he slides the white shirt up his arms with reverent gentleness.

“Harry...”

“Let's button you up. This chest isn't for public consumption, either.” He places a delicate kiss right over Severus' pounding heart and smiles when his self-conscious beloved sighs and surrenders, allowing himself to be shrouded in elegant linen and velvet. In the Slytherin-green overcoat that completes the formal ensemble.

“You're ready.” Harry whispers, stepping slowly away.

“Are you sure? You've dressed me to kill and I—Everyone will be looking at me.”

Bright green eyes rake over him, utterly loving and proud.
“Let them look, Severus. Let them gaze upon you tonight and see my lovely treasure.”

Comments

[dracdauter]

This is just lovely. Severus was always very vulnerable under all that snark and those dark layered robes. I love how Harry knows this and takes care of him. :)

[pekeleke]

Hello there, dracdauter! :D

It was lovely to hear back from you once again. I hope you are doing well and that the current cold I'm experiencing around here -it's snowing outside- hasn't reached wherever you are yet. :D

Now, about your comment... I, too, see Severus as a rather vulnerable and self-conscious person underneath all those layers of his, so I'm chuffed that you share that opinion. I think Harry is the kind of bloke who just loves having someone to care for and, in this way, they both get exactly what they need in a partner.

I'm thrilled that you found this drabble so lovely, my friend. Thanks, as always, for taking the time to both read and review another work of mine.

Hugs
pekeleke

[myk_myk]

It's so lovely and adorable! I like how tender and caring Harry is for Severus.

[pekeleke]

I'm so thrilled that you enjoyed it, myk. Thanks, as always, for your lovely comment. :D

[adafrog]

ooooh, sexy.

[pekeleke]

LOL. Thanks, ada! :D

[keyairreem]

Wow Never thought dressing someone could be as erotic as undressing them. Beautiful and I love that Harry is possessive!

[pekeleke]

I'm thrilled that you found this piece so beautiful. Thanks, as always, for taking the time to both read and review another work of mine. Your lovely comment meant the world to me. :D

[agneskamilla]

Very elegant in its sexiness, restrained but still hot. I loved the snippet of possessiveness, the love which shines from every line.
It's sensual. Yes, that is the word I was looking for. If this fic was a piece of attire then it would be something made of dark silk, I think.
It was packed with beautiful, tender moments; for me the most lovely of them is Harry kneeling in front of his husband and helping him into his boxers and putting his socks on. It is such a tender picture, full of love. Thank you for putting it into my head.

[pekeleke]

I'm thrilled that you found this piece so sensual, since I was going for that sort of atmosphere, but wasn't 100% sure if I had managed to portray it or not. Thanks, as always, for taking the time to both read and review another work of mine, agnes. Your lovely comment meant the world to me. :D