Good News and Even Better News

[alisanne.livejournal.com]

Title: Good News and Even Better News
Author: alisanne
Word Count: 100 x 2
Rating: G
Challenge: # 99: Declaration.
Characters: Remus/Severus
Authors Notes: Thanks to sevfan for the help.
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.


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Good News

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You realize something is afoot upon stepping into the room. You spied for too many years to miss the undercurrent of tension.

Lupin is there, and your hyper-awareness of him sets your teeth on edge. That doesn’t prevent you from watching him, however.

Minerva has that smug look on her face and you wonder if she knows.

“Severus, welcome. Remus has an announcement,” she says, smirking.

“They’ve repealed the werewolf act,” Lupin declares, smiling.

Sinistra hugs him. You turn on your heel and leave. He is now free to be with whomever he pleases. You need no reminder of this.

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Even Better News

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He leaves, and the smile fades from your face. You seek Minerva’s eyes, and she inclines her head as if to say, “Catch him, you fool!”

You run. He is in the distance, robes snapping behind him.

“Severus!”

He pauses, and you catch up.

“Why did you leave?” you ask, unable to keep the hurt from your voice. “Aren’t you happy for me?”

“Congratulations,” he says, face averted. “You may be with whomever you like now.”

You smile, discerning the problem. “I am with who I like,” you whisper, and his eyes meet yours.

He smiles, and your hearts sings.

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Comments

[beautyfulevil.livejournal.com]

Aw, that is sweet. Remus and Severus is a pairing that I could get used to.

[alisanne.livejournal.com]

They are good together, with a lot of fun writing scenarios possible. ;)
Thank you, WBD!

[dizilla.livejournal.com]

*hee* That is very sweet! I love that you switched POVs. ^_^

[alisanne.livejournal.com]

Thank you!
And it only seemed fair to give them both a chance to speak. :)

BTW, your icon is just adorable!

[dizilla.livejournal.com]

Thanks! potterpuffs does know how to make teh cute. =3

[alisanne.livejournal.com]

That they do... *g*

[jynnxx.livejournal.com]

Mmm, I enjoyed how you used the tense with the switch from Severus to Remus, lovely :)

[alisanne.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I haven't written 2nd person lately, and I figured it might work with these drabbles.
Thanks, sweetie! :*

[bronze-ribbons.livejournal.com]

Severus can be such an insecure ninny... And I do so love stories where Minerva goads one or the other of the lads into action.

[alisanne.livejournal.com]

LOL. Yes, but Severus' insecutity is part of his charm, I think. *g*
Thank you! :)

[karasu-hime.livejournal.com]

Awesome! I liked the POV changes and Minerva's subtle push!
Good set!

[alisanne.livejournal.com]

Yay, thank you! Glad you enjoyed them. :)

[darkshimmer.livejournal.com]

Excellent job! You really captured Severus' insecurity, one of the dynamics I like most about this pairing. :)

[alisanne.livejournal.com]

Yes, Remus really has his work cut out as far as Severus is concerned. It does make them fun to write, though.
Thank you! :)

[firefly-quill.livejournal.com]

awww so very sweet! :)

[alisanne.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much!

[cordeliadelayne]

Aw, much cuteness :D

[alisanne.livejournal.com]

Heee, thanks. :)

[witchdragon.livejournal.com]

*deep sigh* lovely!

[alisanne.livejournal.com]

Yay, thanks, hon!