Ficlet: The Spy's Sacrifice
Title: The Spy's Sacrifice
Summary: Snape spends his last night with Lupin, knowing what is required of him.
Characters/Pairings: Snape/Lupin
Genre: slash, angst
Rating/Warnings: The angst is stronger than the slash, but to be on the safe side, PG-13.
Word Count: 110
Author's Note: This is set somewhere after book five, before the end of book six, but has no major spoilers.
Severus lies still and silent, treasuring the warmth and nearness of Remus, snuggled against him in sleep. It's been far too long since he felt another man's body against his own. Since he risked himself.
Even now, the risk is great. Remus will join the werewolves soon. While he's an adequate Occlumens, emotions are hard to hide. And there's too much at stake to risk for the sake of love.
Severus knows he won't have the courage in the morning. So he does it now, while Remus sleeps. He kisses him and whispers, "I love you."
And finishes it. "Obliviate."
When next they meet, they'll be reluctant allies. Nothing more.
Kimberly//Ravenclaw
Summary: Snape spends his last night with Lupin, knowing what is required of him.
Characters/Pairings: Snape/Lupin
Genre: slash, angst
Rating/Warnings: The angst is stronger than the slash, but to be on the safe side, PG-13.
Word Count: 110
Author's Note: This is set somewhere after book five, before the end of book six, but has no major spoilers.
Severus lies still and silent, treasuring the warmth and nearness of Remus, snuggled against him in sleep. It's been far too long since he felt another man's body against his own. Since he risked himself.
Even now, the risk is great. Remus will join the werewolves soon. While he's an adequate Occlumens, emotions are hard to hide. And there's too much at stake to risk for the sake of love.
Severus knows he won't have the courage in the morning. So he does it now, while Remus sleeps. He kisses him and whispers, "I love you."
And finishes it. "Obliviate."
When next they meet, they'll be reluctant allies. Nothing more.
Kimberly//Ravenclaw