Written for the drabble contest on the Hideaway. Hope you guys like it!
"Potter."
"Severus."
"There is a duck on the table."
"Fancy that."
"Potter, why is there a duck on the table?"
There was a pause.
"That is an excellent question."
"Thank you."
"You're welcome."
"Potter?"
"Yes?"
"WHY IS THERE A DUCK ON THE DINNER TABLE?" Snape blew a fuse.
"Sev, you don't have to shout! Honestly………"
"THESE ARE MY QUARTERS! I WILL SHOUT IF ………"
"QUACK!"
"HOW DARE YOU INTERUPT ME, YOU CROW!"
"It didn't do anything!"
"IT INTERRUPTED ME!"
"It's not a big deal Sev!"
"THE WRETCHED CHICKEN INTERRUP………"
"QUACK!"
"COME BACK HERE, YOU BLASTED PIGEON! "
"SEV! Don't kill the duck! Sev!"
Soon, the orderly quarters were transformed into a whirlwind of chaos, curses and feathers as Snape chased the bird, Harry chased Snape and the bird ran around, dodging both Seeker and Potions Master.
"YOU LITTLE……….."
"QUACK!"
"CEASE YOUR QUACKING, YOU INFERNAL PARROT!"
"QUACK!"
"I'LL GIVE YOU SOMETHING TO QUACK ABOUT!"
Suddenly the bird took flight and exited the chambers through an open window, but not before leaving behind a souvenir of his visit. Right on Snape's head.
"Sev. I'm so sorry ……………" Harry was doubled over, trying not o laugh, tears leaking out the corner of his eyes.
"Explain the duck."
"Oh. Well, Hermione loved the Golden Goose Story and Ron wanted to give her the duck as a present and I somehow wound up taking care of it until next week…………." Harry trailed off at the murderous look on Snape's face and gulped nervously.
"Oh, come on, Sev, it's not that bad! I mean, look at the bright side! You don't have any excuse for not washing your hair!"
"I'm going to give you 5 seconds head start."
"Huh?"
"3 seconds."
"Yikes!" Harry took off running. Best to get away until Sev cooled off. He needed to find the duck too.