Another Justified Death
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astopperindeathOn his way to place the Sword of Gryffindor in the Forest of Dean, Snape is required yet again to murder in the name of the greater good.
ReviewedSnape takes the Sword of Gryffindor from its case and straps the scabbard to his waist. He Disillusions it, fully aware that it wouldn’t do him any good to be seen with it as he makes his final rounds through the castle. He leaves the castle, Apparates to the Forest of Dean, and prepares to perform yet another unacknowledged job for the side of Good. He really hopes Harry can put two and two together and realize exactly what he’s to use the Sword for. This trek isn’t worth freezing his bollocks off otherwise.
He rounds a corner on the path and comes to a lake. Perfect. He may be sworn to protect Potter, and deep down he may not even mind, but he still can find the humor in making him swim through an ice-cold lake to retrieve the Sword. Happy fucking Christmas, Potter.
The idyllic peace of the Forest is broken by the loud snap of a twig. Before he can turn, he hears a quietly-whispered “Expelliarmus” behind him. Cursing silently to himself, he slowly turns around.
“What in Merlin’s name are you doing here, Snape?”
Jugson. Why is it always Jugson…
“Do you dare to question me, Jugson?”
“Why yes, Snape, I believe I do dare. Malfoy sent me ’ere. On personal orders from our Lord ’imself. Says I can find ’arry Potter ’ere. He didn’t say nothing about finding you ’ere.” Jugson creeps slowly towards Snape, a malevolent glint in his eyes.
Snape sees Jugson’s wand hand twitch. Without hesitation, Snape pulls the Sword from its scabbard with his right hand, thanking the gods it’s still Disillusioned. Jugson’s wand hand immediately goes for his wand, but Snape is faster. Knowing that a second’s hesitation will result in his death, he clutches Jugson’s wand hand in his left, and runs Jugson through with the Sword.
Blood gushes from Jugson’s abdomen. His eyes bulge, threatening to fall out of their sockets. Jugson’s breath begins barking out in harsh pants as blood begins to ooze from his mouth. Snape twists the Sword for good measure, then braces his foot on Jugson’s chest as he pushes him off the blade.
Jugson’s body hits the snow with a sickening thud. His blood stains the snow and tarnishes the peace of the forest. Snape quickly transfigures the corpse into a stone. He hastily casts Evanesco on the area, trying to remove all traces of Jugson’s blood. He removes the Disillusionment charm from the Sword and wipes the blade in the snow and dead grass for good measure.
Snape bends down and retrieves his wand from the snow. Securing it in his sleeve, he trudges towards the lake.
Yet another death to protect Harry. Yet another thankless sacrifice. Yet another stain on my soul.
Yet another “justified” death for the Greater Good.
AN: Thank you so much ladyinthecloak for suggesting I join in on the Saturday Night Drabbles fun and for beta-ing this short work for me. The prompt came from Southern_Witch_69, who prompted the following: "I want to read about a Snape who has murdered someone and feels justified about it. It could be due to jealousy or because he's protected a loved one. 500 words max. Let's see what you can do in a snapshot!" I hope this fulfills your expectations!
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12 Reviews | 4.17/10 Average
its war do what you have to do.
Response from astopperindeath (Author of Another Justified Death)
he did!
Response from astopperindeath (Author of Another Justified Death)
he did!
Poor Severus.... thank you.
Response from astopperindeath (Author of Another Justified Death)
thank you for reviewing!
Really loved this snapshot of yet another choice and action he has to make/do 'for the Greater Good'; also, it captures a really interesting point - that the sword of Gryffindor allows Snape to use it (only a true Gryffindor can wield it, and the memory when Dumbledore says that perhaps they/Sorting Hat sort too quickly: Severus' unprecedented bravery & courage noted). Jugson... well, Jugson shouldn't have disarmed Sev behind his back;), never a good thing to do to someone. Love Sev's snarky thoughts about where and why to put the sword in the lake!
Response from astopperindeath (Author of Another Justified Death)
oh, jugson; it's so easy for me to kill off death eaters i know nothing about. couldn't very well send malfoy after him :-P i loved this prompt, and i'm glad you appreciated my work :)
Wow, after reading all your funny drabbles, this was a deep hit.A good one, but still painful.Your choice of victim is very good, btw. There aren't too many that never again get mentioned. And I very much appreciate that you did not simply make up a name.For a quick drabble it's outstanding, showing not only the everlasting sadness of his path but also the constant mortal danger we often tend to forget.Yet another thankless sacrifice.Oh, boy, if he knew what was yet to come...
Response from astopperindeath (Author of Another Justified Death)
thanks. contrary to popular belief, i can write serious stuff sometimes. i really liked this prompt and i'm, at least in your opinion, that i handled it well.thanks for all the lovely reviews. they were nice to wake up to! :)
at the right time at the right place. he definitely does not give a damn about Potter being alife or dead. but he does know his duties. And his duties ar no fun. one must feel sorry for him. All that is left for him is the dirty work.stains on his soul again and again it seems.
Response from astopperindeath (Author of Another Justified Death)
i'm sorry if you felt that i didn't think snape cared if potter was alive or dead--not liking someone and not caring whether they live or die are completely different things, especially to me.thank you for the review :)
yet another unacknowledged job for the side of GoodOnce more, I am feeling unspeakably sorry for Severus :(
Response from astopperindeath (Author of Another Justified Death)
if only more people in his life had :(
The more I read this kind of behind the scene stories, the more I realised how difficut his position was. How lonely he must have been with no one to tell what burdened his soul. I wish so much he had a friend (a real one not a pIainted one)
Response from astopperindeath (Author of Another Justified Death)
thank you so much for the detailed response! it's nice to know what the readers felt i've done right. :)
Excellent take on the prompt. And I can totally forgive Severus for doing what he did, too!
Response from astopperindeath (Author of Another Justified Death)
thanks hon :). and thanks for your quick reading/correcting!
It definitely fills expectations! Yet another murder I can totally forgive Severus for!
Response from astopperindeath (Author of Another Justified Death)
thanks :)
It's perfect. Thank you so much for taking this!!! :)
Response from astopperindeath (Author of Another Justified Death)
you're so sweet and supportive it's unreal. thank you so much :)