Halloween Treat for rayvyn2k
Gift for: rayvyn2k
From: mmadfan
Title: At Your Pleasure
Pairing: Severus Snape/Minerva McGonagall
Rating: G
Summary: Dumbledore has decreed that the staff shall participate in Hogwart's Halloween Party by wearing fancy dress. At least one member of staff is unhappy about it.
"I’m not going. Not like that. Nothing in my contract stipulates that I must."
"Very well," Minerva huffed. "I’d hoped you’d join in the spirit of the thing, but I won’t force you."
Snape smirked. He didn’t see how she could’ve forced him, but as she’d conceded.
"Albus won’t be pleased."
"I’m not here for his pleasure."
Minerva’s lips tightened. "No one suggested you were." She turned. "I’d thought …" She shook her head.
Severus, despite himself, felt his heart catch as he detected the hurt she suppressed in her voice. "But I suppose ..." He’d not give in easily.
Minerva faced him. "We discussed it; you said you would."
"I only acknowledged your idea had intriguing features."
"You needn’t prepare. I’ve arranged costumes."
Severus rolled his eyes. "Very well. Since you went to the bother." As Minerva left his rooms, he allowed himself a small smile.
***
Severus nodded at the mirror. Minerva'd done a fine job. No Knight of the Round Table could have been better attired. He turned to Minerva, who was dressed in courtly finery, bowed, and took her hand.
"My lady, I may not be here for Dumbledore’s pleasure, but this evening, I shall be entirely at yours."