Gluttony
Chapter 3 of 3
rosewoodThis is a series of drabbles based on the Seven Deadly Sins that was originally written for the LJ "Snape Last Drabble Writer Standing" competition. Each chapter is meant to be a stand-alone snapshot.
ReviewedThe Seven Deadly Sins: Gluttony
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Thin. He is much too thin.
The aged house-elf took pity upon the small, wretched boy with dark, lank hair and midnight eyes sobbing at his grandmother’s kitchen table. She knew deep in her heart he craved love and affection, but it was not her place to give. Instead she insisted on cooking him huge meals: cottage pies, raspberry crumble, roast beef with Yorkshire puddings and all manner of nourishing soups. She plied him with fresh milk and juice. She smothered him with scones and jam. Each dish was a kindness. Every bite was a caress. As he nibbled and chewed his tears would slowly subside. Soon the pain from his loneliness became dull. He ate until he couldn’t eat another bite. Then he would eat a little more because he knew it brought her a measure of joy.
Eat up, child! We mustn’t let our food get cold.
A/N: Originally written for the LJ "Snape Last Drabble Writer Standing" challenge.
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Latest 25 Reviews for The Wages of Sin
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You've captured Snape's "voice" perfectly - both in his internal dialogue and that deliciously acerbic summation of Ron. Nicely done !!
Response from rosewood (Author of The Wages of Sin)
That is a mighty high compliment! Thank you! :)
I like Snape's assessment of Ron.
Response from rosewood (Author of The Wages of Sin)
In all honesty, inspiration for that last line was from watching my son repeatedly sharpening a rather worn pencil. Hahaha!Thanks for taking the time to review!
Now that is exactly how I expect him to react. Not enough has been dealt with in terms of the utter bile Snape would feel towards Lily's betrayer. I think he would probably feel almost as much anger towards himself too. Good job.
Response from rosewood (Author of The Wages of Sin)
There are so many different avenues Snape could have taken to exact his revenge against Pettigrew, and every one of them would have been cold and calculating. I thought it fitting that a hands-on non-magical form of death would be the perfect way to go.Thanks for the great review!
That is quite a show of cold rage. not that I expect Severus to shout and cast things to the ground. Very well done.
Response from rosewood (Author of The Wages of Sin)
Severus has had years to dwell upon this single act of revenge. That's a hell of a lot of pent up rage.Thanks for the review!
Brutal retaliation.
Response from rosewood (Author of The Wages of Sin)
I have often wondered what Severus would do if he ever had a chance to exact revenge on Pettigrew.Thanks for the review!
That's nice to know someone cared, that he was not totally alone.
Response from rosewood (Author of The Wages of Sin)
Young Sev needs someone in his corner. I'm glad you enjoyed this little drabble. :)Thank you for your kind review.
Snape's perception of Ron is so true. As for Hermione a "decent head" is probably the best she'll ever get from him.
Response from rosewood (Author of The Wages of Sin)
This was an enjoyable writting exercise. It's fun to smack around the Golden Trio on occasion. :)