Cycles of Revision
I wrote this two-shot months ago, felt ashamed of it, tried to rework it, didn’t get anywhere in reworking, thought oh heck, let’s just post it. I’m trying to be less of a word perfectionist and to accept that I’m still learning and growing. It’s not perfect, but it’s here, and it’s a labor of love and a new style of writing.
For @blankfishxx, because I adore you!
“Are you listening to me, Scorpius? I’ve told you, over and over, to clean this room. Look at it! This is–”
“Let him rest, Hermione.” Scorpius spies another pair of knees, the indent of movement under dress slacks. “Hatty will do it tomorrow.”
Hatty, the paid house elf: a compromise between his parents that feels more passive aggressive than cooperative.
“Scorp’s had a long day of practice.“ Dad’s voice sounds light, but even without seeing his face, Scorpius can imagine the lines marring his forehead. “He’s probably tired.”
His parents knees are parallel, and still. Very still. The air crackles with something. He can’t ever find the name for it, but it’s like how animals can sense an incoming flood. That’s how he feels about his parent’s fights. Intuitive. Primal. A sixth sense.
PS: This is not a happy Dramione story, but it is hopeful!
PPS: Let me know what you think
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