Peter + (Open)
âThe only way he would write a book would be for it to be a book on potions,â Peter said, snickering. âUnless he is lonely enough to write books about him falling in love with someone.â He shrugged. âIâd personally rather be with the giant squid. It has a bigger heart than he does, at least, and probably has more experience with kissing anyway.â Peter cleared his throat before continuing. âIn my defense, he was the one who started it. He hated me at first because I hung around with James and Sirius, before I even said a word to him. So, I gave him a legitimate reason to hate me. As for your essay, I expect two full rolls of parchment.â
âYeah, thatâs probably true. Heâd probably make a lot of money off of it to boot. I hear rich men are attractive, or, well, thatâs what people seem to think.â Gasping with mock-offense, Marlene clutched a hand to her chest. âWhy, Peter, I myself used to write things like that. Back in second year. I had a diary, lame, right? Sometimes I go back now and read the pages, just to laugh.â Nodding at the imagery of the squid romancing students, Marlene simply laughed and shrugged off the topic. âIâll take your word for it.â With a slight huff, she stuck her tongue out at Peter. âYouâre not my mom, I donât have to listen to you. Children, honestly. Isnât there that song: why canât we be friends? Besides, I hear conflicting romances are the best. The ones where two people shouldnât get along but then do and fall for each other? Or when theyâre from two different worlds. You and Snape fit both of those, I think it was meant to be.â
âPerhaps,â Peter mused. ââS long as he doesnât print his face on the cover, I suppose people could be drawn to it. Eventually, maybe even to him, if heâs wealthy enough.â Peter raised an eyebrow in surprise. âReally, now? I wouldnât have thought that you would... How much do you want for it, by the way? Iâd love to read it, cover to cover. Donât worry, though,â he said with a wink. âYour secrets will be safe with me... Maybe.â A smirk grew on his face. Chuckling, Peter shook his head. âI donât think a song will really change my mind. Iâm telling you, love, heâs not my type. Iâm surprisingly picky, and he just doesnât cut it.â












