Acceptance

By BertaS

4/18/09

For thesewarmstars' birthday.

Acceptance

Severus whispered, "It is the only aspect of being a Death Eater that would still appeal." He became aware of a hand stroking his hair and leaned closer to the body attached to that hand. As he snuggled closer to the warmth he murmured "This is nice too." His breath hitched then became a soft snore.

Pulling Severus close Harry wondered why then man did this to himself. Each year on the anniversary of the end of the war, Severus would drink himself into a stupor. He would talk of his time with the Death Eaters and usually expound on why he wanted nothing to do with his former associates. Or like tonight he would lament about why he joined in the first place.

Harry had heard it all before and had to admit, at least to himself, that at one time he too might have been tempted by what Severus described. To have unconditional acceptance, as a friend and brother to those he looked up to would have been heavenly. Unfortunately, it was only an illusion for both of them.

Harry sighed and pulling Severus to a more comfortable position he too closed his eyes and slept.

Well, that turned out kind of depressing.

I hope you had a great birthday.

BertaS