Choosing Happiness.

[pekeleke]

Title: Choosing Happiness.

Rating : G

Author: pekeleke

Word Count: 100

Challenge: Written for snape100's Challenge 517: Snape and the Mirror of Erised.

Warnings: None.

Disclaimer: Don't own these characters. No money is being made out of this work.

Summary: Severus finally understands that happiness is a choice and he's determined to choose it.

Choosing Happiness.

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Severus fears the Mirror Of Erised instinctively. He's never looked at it and doesn't want to do so.

He's been bitter enough all his life and is unwilling to risk his current contentment on a whim that could re-awaken the insatiable ambition that once drove him down the soul-destroying path of darkness.

“Come on, it'll be fun...” Harry smiles coaxingly, but he's determined to resist his lover's foolish request.

“I refuse to dwell on what I can't have. I've got everything I need already and I...”

“You?”

“I'm happy, Harry. I love you enough to put you above mere... greed.”

 

Comments

[dracdauter]

With all Severus has been through comes wisdom. Severus is a smart man who knows he loves Harry, has Harry's love and that's all he needs.

I really liked how thought provoking this was. :)

[pekeleke]

It is true that Severus' past experiences would have taught him to appreciate the things he has over those he may never get. I think his decision here suits his character perfectly and I'm glad that you agree with it.

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

[alisanne]

Oh how interesting.
The idea that Severus would resist looking and would instead just choose Harry is beautiful!
Nicely done. :)

[pekeleke]

I'm thrilled that you enjoyed this drabble so much, ali. Thanks, as always, for your lovely comment. :)

[adafrog]

Severus is very smart.

[pekeleke]

Yes, he is. :)

I'm glad that you enjoyed this drabble, ada. Thanks, as always, for your lovely comment.

[patolozka]

Oh, I love this one. Severus´ choice is the best! Thank you;-)

[pekeleke]

I'm glad that you enjoyed this one, pat. Thanks so much for taking the time to both read and review. Your lovely comment was greatly appreciated. :)

[keyairreem]

Brilliant! Love how Severus settles that argument

[pekeleke]

I'm glad that you liked Severus' decision. Thanks so much for taking the time to both read and review. Your lovely comment was greatly appreciated. :)

[agneskamilla]

Clever and very Severus-like. I liked how you (and Harry) did not make him look into that mirror.

[pekeleke]

I'm thrilled that you agree with Severus' choice here, agness. Thanks, as always, for taking the time to both read and review. Your lovely comment was greatly appreciated. :D

[soleo]

he's right, Harry, listen to the man. but then it's a man with no desires that would look at the mirror and just see a reflection I think. it's very deep magic at work in that mirror. not something to be trifled with.

I'm glad he explains himself to Harry though.

[pekeleke]

I agree with you on the point that the magic of this particular mirror shouldn't be trifled with. I think Severus' choice is very wise and I, like you, am glad that he managed to explain himself to Harry. :)

Thanks, as usual, for taking the time to both read and review another work of mine. Your thoughtful comment meant the world to me.