sweetly_savage challenged me to Minerva McGonagall. This is deeply squicky.
This is her luxury, her reason for being. This is why she can stand up so straight; buttoned up, hair-scraped and rigid. She can let the words drip from her mouth, watch them sink in and make their mark and still suppress a smile. She can encourage with a twinkle and an awkward pat, chasten with a phrase and a look. She inspires fear and respect. She’s a teacher - she aspires to inspire. Fear. Respect.
She sighs silently. She can be like that because of this.
Minerva McGonagall bends down, nudges her tail from between her legs. And licks.