Okay. Girl, this is great stuff. I'm sorry I'm only posting until now, but I don't want to drown you with repetition. I made the mistake of reading this scene first, and then I realized there were others--but it's OK, because it only proves what I suspected in the first place, that this scene and the other two are so strong that they stand well on their own.
In fact, this is a really great character vignette for Severus, even without the rest of the story attached (not to say I don't love the dark, edgy little tapestry you've woven, because I really do--it feels like those old Neo-Romantic music videos from the 80's of guys in long coats walking forlornly through foggy London streets with lots of eyeliner and doves flying about and stuff).
Severus walked over and, surprising himself, ran his fingers through Lupin’s greying hair, from temple to neck. “Everyone is addicted to something. I’m sure death will cure it, though.”
*dies* That is my favorite. Every word of that is hardcore poignancy. You're the wizard. :-D
*Li proposes marriage... again*
In fact, this is a really great character vignette for Severus, even without the rest of the story attached (not to say I don't love the dark, edgy little tapestry you've woven, because I really do--it feels like those old Neo-Romantic music videos from the 80's of guys in long coats walking forlornly through foggy London streets with lots of eyeliner and doves flying about and stuff).
Severus walked over and, surprising himself, ran his fingers through Lupin’s greying hair, from temple to neck. “Everyone is addicted to something. I’m sure death will cure it, though.”
*dies* That is my favorite. Every word of that is hardcore poignancy. You're the wizard. :-D