II: Speaking
Chapter 2 of 5
morgaine_dulacA series of drabbles answering a challenge from sinbad: ‘I have a challenge for you if you choose to accept it. I would like you to do a story that has a purely happy ending for Severus. Any ship, any trials and tribulations are up to you, but I'd like to see a happy ending. Just for giggles.’
Reviewed‘Good morning, Professor Snape.’
Her voice was just as warm as the sunlight that fell upon his face as she opened the curtains.
‘Did you sleep well?’
Of course he had. He had dreamt of her, had done so every night since he had regained consciousness three weeks ago.
He had probably also dreamt of her while he had still been wandering in the borderland between life and death. And it had been her voice that had brought him back. At least, that was what Severus wanted to believe.
‘I have good news,’ she announced. ‘The Healer will visit today.’
‘Once I remove the spell from your throat, you will be able to use your vocal cords again,’ the Healer explained. ‘But be warned, Professor Snape. Your throat is still sore, and you will be hurting.’
Severus nodded. He understood.
He heard her step behind him, felt her tender hands on his neck. Her touch was so familiar now. And so was her voice.
‘You will feel a slight tickling in the back of your throat when the Healer removes the spell, Professor. Do not talk and try not to swallow until he tells you to.’
Once more Severus nodded.
The awakening of the nerves in his throat felt peculiar, like raindrops on naked skin, like the tickling of thousand tiny fingers.
‘Now, in a low tone, tell me your name.’
Severus opened his mouth but nothing happened. Not a single sound escaped his lips. He frowned.
Then he felt her hand on his shoulder and heard her voice.
‘Don’t you worry, Professor Snape. Your vocal cords are just a little rusty. Drink this.’
She held a cup to his lips, and he drank. The potion was warm and tasted of honey.
‘Now, try again,’ the Healer ordered.
‘Severus Snape.’
‘Everything seems to be in order,’ the Healer claimed.
In order? Was the man deranged?
Severus scowled. The sound of nails scratching a chalkboard was heavenly music compared to the one he had just produced. Certainly, this was not in order.
‘You will need practising,’ the Healer explained. ‘And there are potions that will help your vocal cords regain their flexibility. But why am I telling you this? You are Severus Snape. You know those potions.’
Yes, of course he did.
‘The nurse will take care of you.’
Then the Healer excited the room and left Severus alone with her.
‘What is your name?’ he croaked.
His throat was on fire, but he did not care. He needed to know, even if it meant agonising pain.
‘It’s Helena.’
‘Helena,’ he repeated. Even her name was soothing. ‘The beautiful Helena.’
An odd sound escaped her. It wasn’t a laugh. It wasn’t a sob.
Severus wondered what it meant. But he did not dare ask.
She made him drink his potion, put a spell on his throat. And when he bid her goodnight, he called her beautiful Helena once more.
‘Trust me,’ she replied. ‘My face will never launch a thousand ships.’
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Latest 25 Reviews for Love Is Blind
54 Reviews | 7.3/10 Average
Sweet and tender.
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of Love Is Blind)
This story was a big challenge, both the format and the happy end. But it was good fun!
I am glad he survives. Fawkes is know for coming to those who are loyal and in need and who could be more of both than Severus.
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of Love Is Blind)
We all know Severus survived. End of discussion. ;-)
I hope that it's Helena he saw through the windows.
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of Love Is Blind)
Could be the Dark Mark *evil grin*Cheers. /M
patience, Sev, patience! :)
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of Love Is Blind)
Since when is Severus Snape a patient man?? ;-)/M
Three weeks of brooding - even by Severus standards that's a lot of brooding! So, just what is he going to see out of the window?... I just hate it when you leave us wanting more like this, grrr! :-)
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of Love Is Blind)
I promise that the next (and final) chapter is in the queue.And it's MA rated ;-)Cheers. /M
Response from Sevvy (Reviewer)
It better be up before I go on my hols!! LOL :-)
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of Love Is Blind)
#22 in the queue!
Response from Sevvy (Reviewer)
I'll bring you back a stick of rock if it's good (chocolate if it's really good!!) :-)
Ah, Severus does what he does best... broods... thinks the woman can't possibly feel anything for him... Dunderhead! The good thing is... other than him regaining his sight and leaving the hospital... is that I didn't cry. 
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of Love Is Blind)
Didn't cry?! Who are you and what did you do to
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of Love Is Blind)
??? ;-)Have patience with dear Severus. He's shy ... Cheers. /M
Curiouser and curiouser! This is a very intiguing little fic; I look forward to the next update with interest :-)
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of Love Is Blind)
It's on its way. Hope you'll like it./M
Oh dear. Something else for him to feel guilty about!
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of Love Is Blind)
Got to love Snape on a guilt trip! ;-)Cheers. /M
Dang it! Well, at least I'm not crying... yet.Just what our beloved Potions master needs. More guilt. Hopefully she snaps, or slaps, him out of that one. 
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of Love Is Blind)
Gotta love to send Snape on a guilt trip. Not that he needs much help with that *rolls eyes*Cheers. /M
The plot thickens. Oh, please do write more!!!!!
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of Love Is Blind)
There will be 5 chapters, and they are all written. They just need to be validated.Cheers. /M
But Helena is too kind for not forgiving him, right? Plus, even if he invented it, he didn't cast it on her. I know it's no consolation, especially for Severus, and I hope he will forgive himself.
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of Love Is Blind)
Snape in a nutshell, isn't it? Keep your fingers crossed. He might just get over it.Cheers. /M
How did she get hit with that spell? How did it? This woman seems to have an interesting past.
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of Love Is Blind)
You'll find out.Cheers. /M
Oh, I do hope he gets his beautiful voice back properly - just love SS' (or AR's I guess I should say) voice!Also the loveliest word he ever says (in anything) is 'beautiful' (he really sounds it out and makes it sound what it is!) Now I shall be thinking of that for the rest of the day - thank you!I'm guessing (like others) that he's blind currently - please tell me he'll get his sight back and be able to see the beautiful (or not?) Helena; just don't tell me that there's one of your horrible 'twists' to this! Want HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY this time!! :-)
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of Love Is Blind)
I promised a happy ending. I always keep my promises.Cheers. /M
Does this mean he can't see her? There's no referene to him seeing her; and in the previous chapter he only saw darkness.
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of Love Is Blind)
No, he cannot see hear. Next chapter will tell you, why he can't.Cheers. /M
I like this very much. And just like Severus, I'm curious to know who she is. Evidently, not Granger so...
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of Love Is Blind)
Hehe, no, no Granger ;-)/M
Very nice, but now a new mystery is upon us. Why does she think herself unattractive? I loved how he called her beautiful... twice!
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of Love Is Blind)
You will see, and so will he.Glad you liked the chapter.Have a nice week. /M
Mysteriouser and mysteriouser! :)
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of Love Is Blind)
Is that even a word? ;-)Glad you're enjoying my drabbles.Cheers. /M
This is so very sweet. And you have really shown me how challenging and how much fun it is to write drabbles.
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of Love Is Blind)
Drabbles are a lot of fun! Glad I figured that out.But be warned: Drabblitis is infectious ;-)
Interesting, I take it the nurse never heard the expression 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder'.
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of Love Is Blind)
She has heard it but doesn't believe in it :-(Glad you liked the chapter. /M
The mystery increases . . . [dramatic music here]
So who is this Helena? I know, I know, all will be revealed, in slow delicious snatches, lol. But knowing Severus as we know him, he will leave no stone unturned in finding out all he can about the Nurse Helena.Looking forward to more,Keep up the good work,
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of Love Is Blind)
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of Love Is Blind)
I'll be making it easy for dear Severus this time. But just this once, don't get used to it ;-)Glad you like my drabbles.Have a nice weekend. /M
Oh how I wish I could write like you!Your stories are magical (yes I used that word on purpose) and I hope you keep it up! =)
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of Love Is Blind)
Naw, you're too sweet. I just wish I could make some money ;-)
Thank you, I just love a happy ending.
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of Love Is Blind)
So glad you enjoyed it!
Not good to leave him brooding on his own for that long Helena.
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of Love Is Blind)
But he broods so nicely!
Oh shit! now don't go all dark and guilty, give the girl a chance.
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of Love Is Blind)
But he does dark and guilty so well!
If he says she is beautiful, then beautiful she is.
Response from morgaine_dulac (Author of Love Is Blind)
It takes guts to tell him otherwise.