The Harsh Man's Choice.
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Title: The Harsh Man’s Choice.
Author: pekeleke
Pairing(s): Severus Snape/Harry Potter
Challenge: Written for snarry_100 ( IJ, LJ, DW ) prompt challenge 589: Honest.
Rating: G
Length: 100
Warnings: none.
Disclaimer: Don't own these characters. No money is being made out of this work.
Summary: “Well?” Potter asks, such a simple question, but it turns Severus’ life upside-down.
The Harsh Man’s Choice.
“Well?” Potter asks, such a simple question, but it turns Severus’ life upside-down. Severus is neither angel nor devil. He's a harsh man, though. One who rarely rejects opportunity.
Potter claims to love him, and although exploiting the boy's feelings goes against Severus’ every principle, principle alone won’t get him anywhere. Potter’s affection gives him power, options, respite. No sane Slytherin would reject that, but... “I can’t promise you-”
“Honest love, I know.”
“You deserve it, though.”
Potter smiles tenderly. “So do you.”
“Sounds like I’ll get it, Potter. You won’t.”
“But I’ll get you. And you are enough, Severus.”
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Date: 2017-08-14 12:17 am (UTC)I think one of the worst things any author can do is to try and force a character who is set on 'being this way' into submission. That particular road only leads to writer's block, in my opinion. If your Severus wants to be sneaky and greedy and all things Slytherin, then you should let him be so, it'll work better for the tale you're weaving in the end, trust me.
Don't worry too much about whether I'd like the spin you give the story or not. I want to see what comes next exactly the way you see it. If I wanted it my way, I'd have written it myself and all that, teryarel.
Anyway, I'm glad that you are here, and that you are reading. I'm also glad that you enjoy this particular characterization of Severus. I love him like this, too. And yes, between you and me, I think Harry here is being both, Gryffindor and Slytherin. Something tells me he's going to get his cake and eat it too. :)
Thanks, as always, for taking the time to both read and review another work of mine, my dear friend. Talking to you about writing, the boys' characterizations, and even trying to help you through a spot of writer's blues is a genuine pleasure. <3