Drabble For JustPinkPastel's Muse

[teddy_radiator]

justpinkpastel is a loving, generous, gifted friend who constantly encourages me in every way. She is part cheerleader, part Greek chorus, part sounding board. This little drabble came to me yesterday, and I would like to dedicate it to her for her constant enthusiasm.

Name: Moste Potente Potion
Pairing: SS/HG (implied)
Length: 100 words
Rating: PG-13
Summary: It's what he does best...
Disclaimer: These characters are the property of JK Rowling and Warner Bros. This piece is not meant in any way to infringe any copyright laws. I own nothing but the tears I will cry in July.

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He watches, checking for any change in temperature, colour, consistency, flavour. He has patiently stirred, adding each ingredient in the right measurement, at the right time in the right order. Shimmering, simmering, rising to the boil.

 

Each twist of the wrist, each turn of the rod, is timed from years of practice; the brew is more powerful now than when he was a nervous, callow man, attempting this recipe for the first time.

 

She is heady as Amortentia, invigorating as Pepper-up and as perfect as Felix Felicis. Now he feels her, ready for him, potent; a tonic to be consumed.

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