Rumor Has It.

[pekeleke]

Title: Rumor Has It.
Author: pekeleke
Pairing: Harry Potter/Severus Snape.
Rating: PG.
Warning(s): Pre-snarry.
Word count: 365
Disclaimer: Don't own these characters. No money is being made out of this work.
Written for: hogwarts365 Prompt #137#2: Different.
Summary: “Mind if I join you?” Potter asked, cool as can be, and Severus wondered when exactly the awkward kid he'd known had vanished.  

Rumor Has It.

Severus was surprised when Harry Potter, auror extraordinaire, walked into his local pub one Friday night, but he wasn't shocked at all when the savior approached his table.

“Mind if I join you?” Potter asked, cool as can be, and Severus wondered when exactly the awkward kid he'd known had vanished.

“Table's not mine, Potter.” Severus shrugged, refusing to react when the brat laughed.

“Merlin! You've grown even more snarky. I didn't think that was possible.”

“You've just grown. Never thought I'd live to see the day.”

Potter's smile dimmed then, tentative amusement turning into something more contemplative.
“I'm glad you did. Survive, that is. My world would've been a lot bleaker if you hadn't.”

“Flattery will get you nowhere.”

“Don't be an arse. The instant variant of the Blood Replenishing Potion you developed saved my life just last month.”

Severus hummed noncommittally. He had no interest in idle chit-chat. Potter may have changed, but he wasn't all that different, and Severus suspected he'd drag the conversation into some ridiculously sentimental catch-up session if he gave him half the chance.

“There are rumors about you, you know?” Potter finally said, and Severus couldn't tell if this was more chit-chat or the reason behind the auror's little 'visit'.

“There are always rumors about me. I'm a dark wizard, haven't you heard? I kidnap babies in my spare time. Puppies, too.”

“Haven't paid attention to those rumors since the war, but I-er might have heard something more salacious recently.”

“Salacious, hmm? Are we talking about the claim I'm a virgin or the one that I'm so easy I'd give anyone a go?”

Severus smirked when the brat squirmed with embarrassment. 'There you are, Potter. You didn't vanish after all.'

“The l-later.” Potter stuttered, and suddenly it was Severus' turn to squirm.

“You think I'd shag you?”

“Think? No. Hope? Hell yeah. I'm fervently hoping you'll shag me. Or date me. Whichever you prefer.”

“I don't bed people who hate me. It's bad for my health. Dating them is even worse.”

“Then it's lucky I don't hate you.”

“Potter-”

“So... Are we having dinner or shagging?”

Severus laughed and caved in, intrigued despite himself.
“Dinner, Potter. Definitely dinner.”

 

Comments

[mrs_sweetpeach]

Oooo! I'd *love* to read more of this. Snarky Severus has made me grin, as did suddenly bashful Harry.

[pekeleke]

I'm thrilled that you enjoyed snarky!Severus and bashful!Harry enough to wish to read some more about them. That is probably the loveliest compliment you could have given me about this particular work. Thanks so much for taking the time to both read and review it, mrs_sweetpeach. Your kind and lovely comment was greatly appreciated. :)

[majmunka]

I must admit this is pretty good in itself but I can't help wanting for more. Would make a lovely opening piece <3

[pekeleke]

I'm thrilled that you enjoyed this particular drabble so much, majmunka. Thanks for taking the time to both read and review it. Your kind and lovely comment was greatly appreciated. <3

[teryarel]

Oooh, I love snarky Severus (is there any other? Yes, yes, I know - of course there is... and I love those just as much) and grown-up Harry who knows what he wants. Their bantering could have been better, but the result is what counts. (Harry?! What was that?) Well, after a stumbling start Harry managed to make a Gryffindor-finish: boldly and straight to the mark.

Most interesting, that Severus opted for the drawn-out option of having a date. I think that shows that he must be really intrigued by Harry as a person instead of Harry as merely a bed partner. That is a really fine start to something more. And: shagging is already set as a goal! I hope that Harry won't botch up any chances for that by bolloxing up the dinner, though.

Thank you for your story, dear pekeleke! ^^

[pekeleke]

It is true that Harry wasn't as smooth as he could have been at the beginning, but he definitely put all his 'gryffindorness' into getting his Severus. And yes, I'd say Severus is definitely intrigued enough to give Harry the time he needs to woo him properly, which bodes well for the durability of whatever relationship they end up building from this.

I'd bet Harry will be on his best behavior during that dinner, since he can not afford to mess things at this point. There's shagging in the balance, after all. ;D

I'm thrilled that you enjoyed this drabble, teryarel. Thanks, as always, for taking the time to both read and review another work of mine. Your kind and lovely comment was greatly appreciated. <3

[alisanne]

Haha! Love brash!Harry here.
Severus should prolly realize about now that he'll be doing both dinner and shagging. *g*
Nicely done, hon!

[pekeleke]

LOL. True. Severus is doomed to suffer through both the dinner and the shagging, however will he cope, the poor dear? *wink, wink* :D

Now, seriously, I'm glad that you enjoyed this drabble, ali. Thanks, as usual, for taking the time to both read and review another work of mine. Your kind and lovely comment left me grinning from ear to ear.

[adafrog]

Love it.
*waves*

[pekeleke]

I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it, ada. *waves right back* :D :D :D

[keyairreem]

Nice lead up! Now write more please! LOL Thank you for sharing.

[pekeleke]

I'm thrilled that you enjoyed this little drabble enough to want to read more of it, keyairreem. Thanks, as always, for taking the time to both read and review another work of mine. Your kind and lovely comment was greatly appreciated. :D

[sarahsezlove]

Dinner first, I hope. If only as an energy boost for what comes later.

[pekeleke]

LOL. Yep. That energy boost will be certainly needed. Good thing Sev picked the dinner, then.;)

Thanks, as always, for taking the time to both read and review another work of mine, sarahsezlove. This hilarious comment left me grinning from ear to ear. <3