"Merlin, these nobles coming, they're very traditional, and I need this treaty with them. Please, can you just, pretend you're a competent servant? And be respectful and don't speak back and everything?" Merlin studied his King and bowed in agreement. He would behave no matter how arrogant these nobles got. He regretted the promise almost immediately.

Originally anthologized in "Sesquipedalian." After an attempted assassination of Prince Arthur nearly costs Merlin his life, Arthur decides to have a little "talk" with Merlin about his apparent longing to die for him.

When Umbridge's detentions get too much to handle, Harry finds himself back in the hospital wing, and Snape finds himself forced to come to the aid of The Boy Who Lived once more. Will Umbridge finally get her comeuppance?

A visiting lord comes to Camelot to do business with Uther. However, he has ill intent towards the prince and tries to use Merlin to get what he wants. But Merlin will protect Arthur no matter the cost to himself. SEQUEL ADDED!

One shot. NONCON, SLASH. A dark time after the veil, and bad things happen. Remus snaps, Severus takes his blows. Crafty slytherin, remorseful werewolf. My darkest piece to date.