Oh... This is a fantastic theme for this particular prompt, pat. I love what you did with it. How subtly you implied both the shift of focus in the object of Severus' affection and the depth of his actual emotions. This was both beautifully tender and breathtakingly haunting. It's perfection in 100 words once again, pat. And no, I'm not being generous, so don't you dare claiming that I am... :)

I hope you have a wonderful week. Take care for now, my friend.
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pekeleke