Title: Pest Control
Author:
angela_snapeWord Count: 100
Rating: G
Prompt: Nagini
Warning(s): none
Disclaimer Belongs to JKR, et. al.
Neville swatted away the mosquitoes that were buzzing around his head. Twilight was the best time for collecting asphodel, but it was also prime time for the blood-sucking insects.
"Why don't you just zap them? A simple spell will rid you of the nuisance." Harry, unlike Neville, was unaffected by the pests, and began reaching for his wand.
"I can't - won't kill them."
"Why not?" Harry hesitated, waiting for Neville to continue.
"After the war - after Nagini - I made a vow to myself to never intentionally take the life of another creature, no matter how seemingly small or insignificant."