Peter + (Open)
“The only way he would write a book would be for it to be a book on potions,” Peter said, snickering. “Unless he is lonely enough to write books about him falling in love with someone.” He shrugged. “I’d 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.” Peter cleared his throat before continuing. “In 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.”
“Yeah, that’s probably true. He’d probably make a lot of money off of it to boot. I hear rich men are attractive, or, well, that’s what people seem to think.” Gasping with mock-offense, Marlene clutched a hand to her chest. “Why, 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.” Nodding at the imagery of the squid romancing students, Marlene simply laughed and shrugged off the topic. “I’ll take your word for it.” With a slight huff, she stuck her tongue out at Peter. “You’re not my mom, I don’t have to listen to you. Children, honestly. Isn’t there that song: why can’t we be friends? Besides, I hear conflicting romances are the best. The ones where two people shouldn’t get along but then do and fall for each other? Or when they’re from two different worlds. You and Snape fit both of those, I think it was meant to be.”
“Perhaps,” Peter mused. “’S long as he doesn’t print his face on the cover, I suppose people could be drawn to it. Eventually, maybe even to him, if he’s wealthy enough.” Peter raised an eyebrow in surprise. “Really, now? I wouldn’t have thought that you would... How much do you want for it, by the way? I’d love to read it, cover to cover. Don’t worry, though,” he said with a wink. “Your secrets will be safe with me... Maybe.” A smirk grew on his face. Chuckling, Peter shook his head. “I don’t think a song will really change my mind. I’m telling you, love, he’s not my type. I’m surprisingly picky, and he just doesn’t cut it.”













