Cruel Fates
Chapter 1 of 1
beaweasley2Severus contemplates his embarrassment over his Patronus after an incident in Charms class. Written for Lady Whiteheart, whose adorable little story, Just A Happy Little Thought, inspired this drabble.
ReviewedLady Whiteheart, I hope you don’t mind my sharing it with everyone.
Thank you to EverMystique for the beta read.
Severus Snape isn't my toy, but he's fun to share. Thankfully JKR doesn't seem to mind.
Severus sat on the windowsill and fumed. He’d never live that last prank down. It had hurt, the tiny teeth digging into his nose like that. Almost like the time that lizard he’d been playing with had…
No, he wasn’t going to think about that. He concentrated instead on Lily’s answer in class. “It reveals a lot of a person’s inner personality,” Lily had said and blushed—actually blushed. “It can be used to help soulmates find each other.” Then she'd produced her Patronus—a doe, a graceful doe!
He never thought about his Patronus that way. All he’d cared about was that he knew that the Gryffindors—hell, everyone in class would laugh and tease him about his Patronus. A deer—not even a majestic deer with large, impressive antlers with several tines—oh, no. One without any antlers at all—like a female! Only the fates could be so cruel.
It had never occurred to him that it could be proof of his deepest desire.
Of course he could do it; he’d managed one the first night he’d tried. Thank Merlin all his dorm mates had been down at the Quidditch field.
He flexed his wrist, made the wand movement for a Patronus, and envisioned those days by the river with Lily. Any memory of those days worked. “Expecto Patronus,” he said softly but distinctly. A slender deer erupted from his wand, turned and nuzzled his outstretched hand. He always called it Lily. He always would. “So you are my soulmate,” Severus said softly. “Then why can’t we be together?”
The silvery deer didn’t answer, simply watching him with those large innocent eyes.
He flicked his wand, and the Patronus vanished. “Life just isn’t fair,” he mumbled and stared out of the window.
Author’s Notes:
I borrowed—okay, copied two lines from Lady Whiteheart’s story, Just A Happy Little Thought: Lily’s quote, or more specifically, the two italic lines of Lily’s dialogue. I forgot to ask permission, but Lady Whiteheart has seen this—it was her gift actually, and she’s fine with it—totally. Even flattered. It was by her urging that I posted it.... It’s just that her adorable story just hit me, my muse tickled me, and my fingers started to stumble all on their own! You should go read hers, though—it’s cute!
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Latest 25 Reviews for Cruel Fates
12 Reviews | 5.0/10 Average
Definitely not fair, but there are better things in store, right bea?
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of Cruel Fates)
Debjunk, HI! wow. Have you read Lady Whiteheart’s story, Just A Happy Little Thought? I was like, oh, how sad... but I opened up to review, and my fingers started typing... and suddenly I had this little drabble on my review for her. It just tumbled out on the box! So I told my beta about it and she wanted to see it... so -- then I get my review responce and Lady Whiteheart granted me permission to post it! So I did. I know that the rest of the year wasn't all that great 
and Lily chose James...
but most of us have one big heartbreak in our teen years, right? 
I mean, we all had one love in school that didn't go how we wnated. But he grows up and eventually... 
Thank you for the review, doll. I do appreciate your reading it.
Response from debjunk (Reviewer)
I haven't read that one. Another to add to my growing list of catchup fics!
Such a bittersweet story--lovely.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of Cruel Fates)
Yes, unfortunately a sad one. I'm glad you liked it.
Aww. Poor Sev. :)
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of Cruel Fates)
I know, but he'll be all right. Hugs~
precious and sad. thanks and smoochies
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of Cruel Fates)
Yes it is. Thank you for reading, kimjo. Smoochies and hugs back~
Life sure isn't fair. And his soulmate let him down :(
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of Cruel Fates)
No, unfortunately it isn't always fair. If Lily really was his soulmate? Thank you very much for the review.
Response from morgaine_dulac (Reviewer)
Don't get me started on what I think Lily was .... :P
You know that this is fantastic. Lots of hugs and kisses. Would it help if I said more more more. Thanks for sharing.Sevibaby
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of Cruel Fates)
No, I really love what you've said - thank you for it. Oh, you want more of this drabble! I'm currently working on Self-Writing Parchment and will be updating Consequences of Meddling With Time soon. Hugs and kisses back to you~
This goes very well with Lady Whiteheart's story. I can just see it all happening in my head. Well done.I wrote a story about soul mates and how they may not necessarily end up as lovers, but help each other advance spiritually. That is their true mission. This was the reason Lily had to marry James Potter and die at Voldemort's hand. To turn Snape back to the light. That was her mission. These two stories back up my theory :)
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of Cruel Fates)
Thank you very much. It's very flattering that you can see this that way. Oh I am now curious about your story! What is it, which one? I would like to read it.Thank you for the review, Clay. hugs~
Response from ClayPotter (Reviewer)
It's called "the Potion Master's Assistant." I began it before DH came out, not sure if Snape would live or die. It was my first fic. I am re-reading it now, and although I would make a nip here and a tuck there, perhaps even add a few words here and there, I am still pretty happy with it. I even managed to make it conform to canon after DH came out!I had not yet read any SS/HG fics, so the love interest is an OC. If you like tales about spiritual connections and reincarnation, you may find it interesting.Don't give up on "Secret Recipe." I'm still working on it, slowly but surely.
Aww...such a bittersweet story. Cute idea. Nice job. I really liked the concept.~Jen
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of Cruel Fates)
Thank you very much. The idea - I have to give Lady Whiteheart her due, as well as the concept. She gracefully allowed me to extend on it an share it with you. Thank you for the review, doll. Hugs~
Anyway she wasn't his soulmate. Hermione is, so he's better off with her *wink*
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of Cruel Fates)
I think I agree there! Still, it was a sad time of his life. Thank you for the review.
I just want to hug Severus.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of Cruel Fates)
Okay, I'm sure he'd appreciate that. lol Thank you for the review.
Just found this, and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Response from beaweasley2 (Author of Cruel Fates)
Thank you. I'm glad that you did. Thank you for the review.