Severus and Delilah
Chapter 1 of 1
rosewoodSeverus Snape has been cleared by the Wizengamot. Unfortunately, there's the little matter of the mandatory tracking device.
ReviewedThank Merlin for the idiocy of Ministry bureaucracy, Severus Snape mused.
Granted, he was absolved of the most heinous charges by the Wizengamot, and for that he was grateful. Nonetheless, he was still considered a former Death Eater, and as such was required to wear a tracking device so that the Department of Magical Law Enforcement could follow his movements. It was a good thing for him that the obviously underpaid, overworked lackey in the Ministry’s Charms office only put forth a minimal amount of effort creating the device. It was a very good thing, indeed.
Severus stared at the small gold pendant in his hand that was to be kept on his person at all times. As it was, the tracking device was charmed so that it needed to remain in his presence. Should he be separated from the pendant, the Auror Department would be notified. Logically, the intent seemed straightforward enough. Unfortunately, the Ministry forgot it was dealing with one of the wizarding world’s most consummate Slytherins.
He conjured a slender black ribbon, slipped the pendant onto it, looked in the mirror and began to plait it into a small section of hair behind his ear. After the plait was secured, he snipped it close to his scalp, placed it carefully upon the surface of his bathroom sink and admired his handiwork. If the essence of human hair was good enough to be the catalyst for Polyjuice Potion, it was certainly good enough to emulate the requirements of personal proximity as necessitated by the tracking device. Circe’s tits, this was much too easy.
He carried the plait of hair nestled around the pendant to his bedroom and attached it to the collar of his feline familiar.
“Miss Delilah, I trust you’ll take good care this lock of hair while I’m gone,” he murmured while stroking her sleek midnight coat. “Minerva has promised to look in on you every day.”
Severus changed into a pair of tight black leather pants, a light-weight silver lame collared dress shirt, and donned his sunglasses. After all, Carnival came only once a year and he was ready to samba his ass off.
He activated the Portkey Kingsley was kind enough to surreptitiously sneak to him and winked at Delilah.
“Rio de Janeiro, here I come!”
.jpg)
A/N: Many thanks to blue artemis for taking the time to beta this little number. Also, a warm thanks to Isalie who was gracious to draw this wonderful bit of art for this story. :)
Prompt provided by beaweasley2: Pick a favorite Death Eater, reformed, and forced to wear a tracking device (i.e.: the ankle ones used by the courts in the US). Does he really comply?
Story Actions
To follow, favorite, like, and more either log in or create an account.
Leave a Review
Log in to leave a review.
Latest 25 Reviews for Severus and Delilah
14 Reviews | 6.36/10 Average
That was fun!
Response from rosewood (Author of Severus and Delilah)
It's nice to see that so many enjoyed this little story. Thank you for the kind review!
Well if he really does Samba his ass off, those tight leather pants will still hold it in place quite nicely. He is such a sneaky little Slytherin. I really thought he was going to get up to no good, or at least spend his freedom on something academic, or otherwise, well, Snapeish. Never saw him attracted by the allure of Carnival. He better get moving.And by the way, Severus, if it seems too easy, it probably is. Did he research how well the tracking device holds up through the digestive tract of a cat? If you have such a pet, you know that is where it will end up. And even if it comes out still intact, Minerva will probably be too disgusted to dig through the litter box daily looking for it, and will end up throwing it out with the garbage, and the ministry will surely know something is up when he spends all of his days and nights at the dump.Ok, this review just kind of ran away from me. I could have just said "freaking hilarious, thanks for sharing." but that is so unlike me. I'm sure there is some rule against the review being longer than the actual story so I'll quit. I need to get my passport in order and get signed up for quick Samba lessons anyway. I don't want to head South unprepared ;)
Response from rosewood (Author of Severus and Delilah)
Truth be known, it was the imbibing of a rather pleasurable Riesling for the fact that our favorite dark wizard found himself in tight leather pants dancing his way to South America. I'm such a silly drunk. :)As for Delilah, it would do well to remember that Severus doesn't suffer fools or foolish felines lightly. Besides, she wouldn't dare cross the good professor lest she become potion ingredients. ;)Thanks for the great review!
if anyone could get arround it...he could! thanks and smoochies
Response from rosewood (Author of Severus and Delilah)
Personally, I subscribe to the belief that intelligence combined with Slytherin attributes equals an formidable force. Fits our anti-hero to a tee. :)Glad you enjoyed the story. Thanks for the review!
Very clever of Severus... and you for writing it!
Response from rosewood (Author of Severus and Delilah)
Well, truth be told, Severus is a clever kind of man. :)Thanks for the kind words and I'm glad you enjoyed this little story.
OMG!I thougth the worst thing ever was Snape in a tutu. - But that's worse - and even more hilarious. Because he picked this particular style with his wits intact. (And because of men in tight leather pants... - guh!)roflMy, what a very unexpected ending - and what a way to deal with that prompt!Woah, hilarious. I'm still laughing like mad!And for whatever reason I feel the need to sing "Hey there Delilah" now... strange me - wonderful you.That's one great drabble you've created!(Lula rec'd you. I guess, you should expect more cheering - this little one deserves it :D)
Response from rosewood (Author of Severus and Delilah)
I decided to have fun with the whole wizard-lack-of-fashion-sense and go for the gold. (Or, in this case, silver lame.) Again, many thanks for the great artwork. I'm honored that this little drabble inspired you enough to create SambaSnape. :)Thanks a million for the shining review!
That was so brilliantly evil. I thought he was ditching the device for some nefarious deed, but instead he's escaping for a bit of hedonism. Loved it.
Response from rosewood (Author of Severus and Delilah)
Severus is a bit of a hedonist, isn't he? Even dark wizards need a holiday now and again. :)I'm glad you enjoyed the story, and thanks for the review!
Anonymous
Pardon my language, but that was fucking hysterical.
Thank you for that. Your cleverness and sense of humor are most excellent.
Author's Response: Happy to oblige. Oh, and thanks for fic rec! That was a most pleasant surprise. *grins*
OMG ! Does somenone has a picture of Sev' dancing samba? The movement of his hips to the beat of the music. MMMMMMMM!!
Response from rosewood (Author of Severus and Delilah)
Sev has a natural grace, dark flair and smooth moves. There is no doubt in my mind the man can samba. :)*stares off into space with a goofy grin*I'm glad you enjoyed the story, thanks for the kind words!
Anonymous
LOL!
Why does everyone go to Rio? Amsterdam sounds fun!
Nice work!
Author's Response: Severus samba-ing his ass off in Amsterdam doesn't quite have the same effect as the complete decadence that is Rio during the height of Carnival.
Although, I can forsee our favorite Slytherin making a trip to Amsterdam quite easily. Hmmm....
Thank you for the review. :)
This is really cute! I adored his Slytherin guile. Sorry I never got back to you. By the time this made it to my inbox, blue had already finished it. :) Nicely done!
Response from rosewood (Author of Severus and Delilah)
Bless our dark hero's little Slytherin heart, he has yet to fail to please his adoring fans.Thanks for the kind words!
tight black leather pants ... Steady now, Morgaine, steady! *fans herself*
Response from rosewood (Author of Severus and Delilah)
There's just something about tight black leather pants and Severus that works so well together. Sort of like dark chocolate and strawberries. ;)
*snorts* I'll samba with you, Sev! :)
Response from rosewood (Author of Severus and Delilah)
It seems that our favorite dark wizard will not suffer from a lack of *ahem* dance partners. Hee hee!Thanks for dropping a line.
Thank you for this delightful and amusing tidbit. Well and compactly written!
Response from rosewood (Author of Severus and Delilah)
This was actually a very fun little drabble to write.Thank you for your kind words, I'm glad you enjoyed my story. :)
*Drools over the mental image of Severus samba-ing his ass off*Got to love those sexy, sneaky Slytherins. Loved it!
Response from rosewood (Author of Severus and Delilah)
Ironically, I was drooling a bit myself. :)Glad you enjoyed this little story and thanks for taking the time to leave a review.