Memento Vivendi
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Ladymage SamikoIn the midst of grief, Hermione remembers…
ReviewedGrief was an odd creature. She could function perfectly well… or break into a storm of tears… or, as now, stand and stare listlessly at their dressing table.
Her—their—brush lay there. Beautifully engraved silver, the softest bristles… He’d bought it. For an invented holiday.
He’d insulted her hair.
She’d returned the favour.
He’d loved to brush her hair with it.
She returned that favour. He’d practically purr.
They’d swatted each other with it—on various occasions. Those memories made Hermione smile. Her fingers traced the engravings.
She would place it—gently—in Severus’s hands as he was buried.
A/Ns: Written for the GS100 'Hairbrush' challenge, and, in a way, a companion to A Quiet Time. Throughout history, there has been the 'memento mori,' a remembrance of death/the dead. 'Memento vivendi' is 'remembrance of life.'
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Latest 25 Reviews for Memento Vivendi
5 Reviews | 6.0/10 Average
Awh, so sweet. It made me cry! Xx
I love how much of a world you created in this little piece. So sad.
It is the smallest , most mundane of things, that often hold the sweetest memorys.
Perfect mix of sadness and joy, as always. But I knew it in advance. You write these little pieces wonderfully.Best regards from Italy.PS: Would you reply to a PM? I would like to ask you a question. I hope this mysterious message may tickle your curiosity.
Response from Ladymage Samiko (Author of Memento Vivendi)
Thank you.I should, with the warning that I am a lazy wench and may have to kick myself a few times before I do. (^_^;)
This little piece really got me. She really saw the entire history of their precious time together in one small object. Sad and true. Thanks for sharing.