birthday drabble

[rynne]

Well, I've got some sort of muse back, which is definitely good. I was therefore struck with inspiration, and wrote this short drabble, only about 400 words or so. But it is for thescarletwoman, because it is her birthday. :D Also somewhat inspired by this picture by cathybites.

Title: "Brotherly" Hug
Rating: PG
Summary: How the Shrieking Shack scene should have gone.
Notes: Most dialogue and lines directly lifted from PoA, with several changes and embellishments I'm sure JKR just forgot to put in. ;)


Lupin was lowering his wand, gazing fixedly at Black. The professor walked to Black’s side, seized his hand, pulled him to his feet so that Crookshanks fell to the floor, and embraced Black like a lover.

Harry felt as though the bottom had dropped out of his stomach.

But not even that embrace prepared Harry for what happened next. Hermione stood up, eyes blazing, her mouth open as if to say something, but she stopped, staring open-mouthed at the tableau in front of them.

Black and Lupin weren’t just hugging anymore, they were kissing.

Harry stared. Hermione stared. Ron, even with his face twisted in pain, stared. Their male Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher was kissing a man—a man!—who got sent to prison for practicing Dark Arts. There was…something wrong with this picture. Very wrong. Even Scabbers was silent now.

“That’s disgusting,” Ron muttered. “Lupin’s snogging him, and he can’t have brushed his teeth in at least thirteen years. How can he stand it?”

Harry just gurgled. Lupin and Black, still absorbed in each other, didn’t appear to notice.

It was then that Hermione seemed to recover her voice. “I DON’T BELIEVE IT!” she screamed.

Lupin and Black sprang apart in surprise and turned to face her, staring at her as if they’d just realized she was there.

“You — you — ” Hermione went on, pointing at Lupin, wild-eyed.

“Hermione — ”

“ — you and him!”

“Hermione, calm down—”

“I didn’t tell anyone!” Hermione shrieked. “I’ve been covering up for you — ”

“Hermione, listen to me, please!” Lupin shouted. “I can explain — ”

Harry could feel himself shaking, not with fear, but with a fresh wave of fury.

“I trusted you,” he shouted at Lupin, his voice wavering out of control, “and all this time you’ve been his friend!” And more, judging by that kiss!

“You’re wrong,” said Lupin. “I haven’t been Sirius’s friend, but I am now — Let me explain….”

“YOU KISSED HIM!” Hermione screamed. “You can’t kiss people like that and not be on their side! Harry, don’t trust him, he’s been helping Black get into the castle, he wants you dead too — he’s a werewolf!”

There was a ringing silence. Everyone’s eyes were now on Lupin, who looked remarkably calm, though rather pale.

…

Now insert the rest of the Shrieking Shack scene. ^_~

Comments

[hiddendaze.livejournal.com]

Heh heh. That's sounds canon to me :)

[rynne.livejournal.com]

*hides copy of PoA* Yep, definitely canon! :D

[idroppedarice.livejournal.com]

*can't stop laughing* Rynne, how I love you. It's funny that, how easily it fits into canon and the rest can just go on; Harry's reactions are pretty much the same; and now it all makes even more sense.

*huggles* Thanks for this.

[rynne.livejournal.com]

:D It's supposed to fit easily into canon--it is canon! *twiddles thumbs innocently*

[corporal-katz.livejournal.com]

...I like this version better. :D

[rynne.livejournal.com]

Hee, so do I. *g*

[hazyfairytale.livejournal.com]

LOL Rynne, that is too funny! Especially Ron's line, I just cracked up laughing at it.

[rynne.livejournal.com]

:D I love Ron's line. When he first says "that's disgusting" you'd think he means the m/m bit, but nooooo, it's because Remus is kissing someone who hasn't brushed his teeth in thirteen years, which frankly would be rather disgusting, I think. :p Ron's line was fun to write.

[sailorsimba.livejournal.com]

What d'you mean, she forgot it? that's what my copy says. *hides pen she just used to eemprove her eenglish PoA*

[rynne.livejournal.com]

*nods earnestly* Just sharing the love...*g* *hides PoA*

[pockettheroach.livejournal.com]

That will SO be in "PoA: The Author's Cut" in ten years. *nodnod*

[rynne.livejournal.com]

Or if it's not, it should be. *nodnodnod*

[pinkfinity.livejournal.com]

Works for me.

[rynne.livejournal.com]

*bows* I try.

[gehayi.livejournal.com]

See, that was what she submitted, but her publisher forced her to change it. Said it wasn't appropriate for a children's book.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it. ::nods solemnly::

[rynne.livejournal.com]

Oh, I agree. But now that there are other things inappropriate for children's books popping up, maybe her publishers will pass something else next time...:p

[thescarletwoman.livejournal.com]

That certainly is what should have happened in canon. See... it was embraced Black like a lover afterall. ^.~

And, thank you hun... this was such a sweet surprise to wake up to!

[rynne.livejournal.com]

You're welcome! And who's to say it didn't really happen in canon? *shifty look, hides PoA* :p

[thescarletwoman.livejournal.com]

Yes, who's to say it didn't happen? I mean... I don't know about you... but my copy of PoA says they embraced like lovers.

*hides white-out*

[marauderthesn.livejournal.com]

Hee hee hee...*snort*...ha ha ha...*giggles*

[rynne.livejournal.com]

*g* Glad I made you laugh! But see, our puppies are canon! *vigorous nod*

[violet_quill]

Hee! *gets out her red pen and copy of PoA*

I agree. Those lousy editors. :)

[rynne.livejournal.com]

*nods sadly* Silly editors, you don't need to be afraid of teh manlove. Let JKR show us how canon R/S really is...

[adolph-loos.livejournal.com]

Must say, I prefer your version of the story!

[rynne.livejournal.com]

*g* So do I!