DRABBLE: Further Speculation; Or, Subliminal, Part Three (Cedric/Petunia)
Title: Further Speculation; Or, Subliminal, Part Three
Pairing: Cedric/Petunia, if you squint
Prompt: Number Game Ficathon
Rating: G
Word Count: 335
Summary: When you sit down and really think about it, only two individuals could have possibly bewitched you - you only know so many of that lot, anyhow.
Author's Notes: rarepair_shorts's Number Game Ficathon inspired me to begin the Subliminal Series. This drabble reveals the identity of the Bewitcher.
Previously: Subliminal | Aftereffect
When you sit down and really think about it, only two individuals could have possibly bewitched you - you only know so many of that lot, anyhow.
The first is Harry himself. The boy can be quite a troublemaker; you have a feeling that the moment he starts talking nonsense, he's actually just taking advantage of your ignorance. And, who other than Harry would want you to give Harry better presents?
However, in his case, there are far more questions than explanations. You really don't know if he is even capable of this kind of bewitchment. Furthermore, if he is, why did he wait until now to do something about the lack of impressing gifts? He's had ample opportunity over the last fifteen years - not that you would have done anything to remedy the situation. At this point, why would he even bother?
You consider the only other alternative - Albus Dumbledore. You've corresponded in the past, of course, and you know he is someone of great power and authority. He is, no doubt, capable of sending subliminal messages.
But it just doesn't seem feasible. How could he exercise control over your mind if he weren't at your very side? For, surely, he couldn't have just... appeared, uninvited, in your room in the middle of the night... or could he have? You shudder at the thought.
Then there's something else you recall from the dream - your stomach lurches unpleasantly - something Cedric said to you: "Remember my last."
You'd heard the very same words only a few days ago, issuing from a burning letter.
Dumbledore was reminding you of his previous letter, the one he'd left fifteen years ago on your doorstep. In it, he'd asked you to treat Harry as your own son.
You shift guiltily. Dumbledore must have been the one to bewitch you. He wants you to keep your promise.
The more you entertain this thought, the more convincing it is; yet, you don't want to admit that Harry is - for once - not at fault.
Read Part Four!
Pairing: Cedric/Petunia, if you squint
Prompt: Number Game Ficathon
Rating: G
Word Count: 335
Summary: When you sit down and really think about it, only two individuals could have possibly bewitched you - you only know so many of that lot, anyhow.
Author's Notes: rarepair_shorts's Number Game Ficathon inspired me to begin the Subliminal Series. This drabble reveals the identity of the Bewitcher.
Previously: Subliminal | Aftereffect
When you sit down and really think about it, only two individuals could have possibly bewitched you - you only know so many of that lot, anyhow.
The first is Harry himself. The boy can be quite a troublemaker; you have a feeling that the moment he starts talking nonsense, he's actually just taking advantage of your ignorance. And, who other than Harry would want you to give Harry better presents?
However, in his case, there are far more questions than explanations. You really don't know if he is even capable of this kind of bewitchment. Furthermore, if he is, why did he wait until now to do something about the lack of impressing gifts? He's had ample opportunity over the last fifteen years - not that you would have done anything to remedy the situation. At this point, why would he even bother?
You consider the only other alternative - Albus Dumbledore. You've corresponded in the past, of course, and you know he is someone of great power and authority. He is, no doubt, capable of sending subliminal messages.
But it just doesn't seem feasible. How could he exercise control over your mind if he weren't at your very side? For, surely, he couldn't have just... appeared, uninvited, in your room in the middle of the night... or could he have? You shudder at the thought.
Then there's something else you recall from the dream - your stomach lurches unpleasantly - something Cedric said to you: "Remember my last."
You'd heard the very same words only a few days ago, issuing from a burning letter.
Dumbledore was reminding you of his previous letter, the one he'd left fifteen years ago on your doorstep. In it, he'd asked you to treat Harry as your own son.
You shift guiltily. Dumbledore must have been the one to bewitch you. He wants you to keep your promise.
The more you entertain this thought, the more convincing it is; yet, you don't want to admit that Harry is - for once - not at fault.
Read Part Four!