Beyond the Second-Best-Guestroom-with-Green-Silk-Wallpaper Door
by Ladymage Samiko

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"Thoughtful child, having it framed," Severus commented drily.

"Quite." Lucius was equally dry— verbally, at least.

Hermione rolled over, plucking the photograph from Severus's hands. "It's actually rather lovely, though, isn't it?"

"Mmm," came the chorus of agreement as the two men bracketed her on either side.

"And his price for the negatives?"

"Tsukinowa silk robes," Lucius grumbled. "Rather minimal, actually. I imagine it's just for form's sake, really."

"So tell him to publish and be damned," Snape shrugged.

"Let's just pay him." They gave Hermione matching incredulous looks. "I want my own copy," she insisted, adding, "But do make him sweat a little, first."

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AN: Tsukinowa silk is my own invention for a ve~ery old fanfic. It is made from the cocoons of Japanese youkai (demon) moths and stays pristinely clean no matter what you do to it. ^_^
As always, a token in the little box is much appreciated.