Punishments of a carnal nature
severus' price
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Harry
followed Severus into the dungeons in silence Hedwig still limp in his arms. Severus
gestured for Harry to lay the owl down on a desk. Once he had done so Harry
began to watch his potions master closely.
As
Harry looked on he noted that Severus was amassing quite a collection of ingredients
for a simple poison antidote. After an intense internal debate Harry went
against his better judgment the seeker decided to ask the question that had
been eating away at his mind since he had entered the older mans domain.
style='mso-tab-count:1'> “Sir, I was just wondering why you did not
just feed Hedwig a Bezoar? It would have been easier on you, not to mention
faster, and I would still be obligated to keep my word to you. I mean I guess I
just find it odd that you would work so hard on an antidote when a much simpler
answer is right in front of you.”
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style='mso-tab-count:1'> Severus stepped away from a now simmering
cauldron of green opaque liquid.
style='mso-tab-count:1'> “Potter do you ever pay
attention to any of the lectures given in my class?! Bezoars are
poisonous to any animal! This is why we are allowed to remove them without
interference from P.E.T.A”.
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“Well
I- I just thought that since you dislike me so…”,at this point in time Harry
was at a loss for words, did he dare risk finishing his train of thought and
risk angering the man before him; or worse give Severus a previously unforeseen
path to cause Harry pain by using his own words against him.
“Mister
Potter, I am appalled that you would think me capable of committing such a
crime against a fine bird like Hedwig, just because she had the great
misfortune of becoming your pet.”
style='font-family:"Courier New"'>Well once again he is able to in his own very
articulate way both lay my fears to rest and piss me off at the same bloody
time. The only question remaining is do I kill him now or do I wait until he
cures Hedwig? style='mso-spacerun:yes'> Harry thought to himself as he watched Severus
begin to grind up various ingredients
Severus
could tell by the sudden shift in the Gryffindor’s aura that he had succeeded
in riling him. The older man did not understand why but it gave him great
pleasure to see Harry Potter trying to reign in his temper. The faint tremble
in Harry’s hands as he passed an ingredient that Severus had asked for only
added to the professors’ enjoyment of the situation.
Once
the potion had finished brewing about an hour later Severus woke the sickly owl
laying on a nearby table and coaxed her to drink the finished brew. “You need
not worry any longer Potter your pet will survive you brought her to me in
time.”
Harry’s
anger vanished as he noted the potion had an almost immediate effect. Hedwig
gave a faint hoot and then vomited a thick charcoal colored substance. Harry
rushed to her side worried that she had died despite his best efforts.
“Do
relax Potter she is just bloody sleeping do you never listen to a word I say?”
“Oh
yes Sir I always listen to you but it appears to me that your question should
be weather or not I believe you.” Harry snapped back grabbing Snape’s left arm.
Severus’
face grew red with anger. “I have given more than enough evidence to the order
to clear me of any charges you might have on me.” Snape responded through
gritted teeth.
“No
sir you have not given enough evidence to me to clear you in my eyes because
you see Snape the evidence you gave was only ever given to Dumbledore and as
much as I trust him; experience has taught me to follow no one blindly. So my
suggestion to you is to watch your step around me because the jury is still out
concerning my trusting you… this said shall we discuss the subject of your
payment?”
style='font-family:"Courier New"'>Damn you Potter such insolence… I have busted
my balls to help Dumbledore’s cause. I’m done playing by the old mans rules
where the golden boy is concerned. We play by my rules now, you will regret
being so cheeky with me.
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“On
your knees boy!” Harry Potter stood stark still not quite sure he had heard
right.
“I
beg your pardon sir…” the last word was said with just the barest hint of
sarcasm.
“Oh
yes potter do start begging now as you will be doing much more of the same
before this night is out. Now get on your knees or I shall be cross.”
The
Gryffindor grew red in the face as he continued to stare in disbelief. style='mso-spacerun:yes'> He
cannot possibly be serious, I mean really to expect me to cow taw to his
whimsies. And if he does he will be in for a surprise…
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style='font-family:"Courier New"'> style='font-family:"Courier New"'>Severus saw the look of defiance come into
the young mans eyes and smirked inwardly.
style='font-family:"Courier New"'>Yes just as I thought would be the case you
intend to defy me, well come on then Potter I shall play along with your little
game for now.
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style='mso-tab-count:1'> With an outward sigh of frustration Severus
stepped forward until he stood a scant few inches from Harry.
“I
said on your knees NOW style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>POTTER.” This statement was hissed
through gritted teeth. When the Gryffindor made no move to comply the potions
master took hold of Harry’s hair and by pushing down upon his head forced the
boy to his knees.
Harry
felt a searing pain in his scalp as his hair became Snape’s leash so to speak.
Severus’ cock gave a twitch as the seekers knees met the concrete floor of the dungeon
with a loud pop.
“Ouch
bloody hell that hurt you basturd…”
“Quite
as I intended Mister Potter continue to defy me and naught but pain will
follow. If however you should for once in your life choose to listen to me this
will be over before you know it and who knows you may even enjoy yourself.”
Harry’s
worst fears were all but confirmed when emerald locked with onyx and the
unmistakable sound of metal sliding along a track seemed to echo in the seekers
ears…