Whisper on the Wind

jayejaye
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Whisper on the Wind Apr 18, 2007 14:31:17 GMT -5

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Post by jayejaye on Apr 18, 2007 14:31:17 GMT -5

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A Hideaway contest entry. (Surprise surprise) A 200 word drabble starting with the line ‘Like a Whisper’

This is called Like a Whisper on ff.net but I just noticed stormangel has already posted her drabble here with the same title.

I didn't know where to put this drabble... It's not quite romance, not quite angst. But it does have a happy(ish) ending so I decided here would be best for now.
Anyway, this is what I came up with, what do you think?

Whisper on the Wind

Like a whisper on the wind that I can barely hear, it sounds so far away. I strain to hear his words that reverberate through my soul.

“Don’t leave me, my darling.”

Inside this motionless body my heart soars, he feels as I do, he feels the same.

He is touching me now; a feather-light caress down my cheek; I long to tilt my head, to lean into his gentle stroking fingers. The fingers that I have watched for forty years and wondered what they would feel like against my skin. Now I know and yet can do nothing to reciprocate.

Four stunners to the chest, four red beams of light colliding with my body; can I still smell the acrid aroma of charred flesh, or am I imagining it now? Four new scars to add to those already marring the once smooth alabaster; will he find me attractive I wonder? Will I even have the chance to find out?

He is moving, perhaps to leave; but no, it is to plant a soft kiss on my forehead. His salty tears fall onto my face and if I could mine would join them. But my resolve grows stronger…I will recover.

Last Edit: Apr 18, 2007 14:34:24 GMT -5 by jayejaye

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Whisper on the Wind Apr 18, 2007 15:38:59 GMT -5

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Post by beMMADfabulous on Apr 18, 2007 15:38:59 GMT -5

*happy sigh* You're right, it's not angst (for which I am quite grateful, lol). I like that he helps to resolve her to believing that she will recover. She's a very strong woman- not everyone would recover from four stunners to the chest, especially at her age! Okay, I digress. haha Yes, I adore this piece!!! ;D

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CrankyCauldron Prefect Writing the Nouveau finale... (it's a fic, honest!) Posts: 148	Whisper on the Wind Apr 18, 2007 18:58:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CrankyCauldron on Apr 18, 2007 18:58:38 GMT -5 Wow... that was moving! For such a short piece, it had a huge impact on me! Really liked!
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osusprinks Professor of Transfiguration Miriam Margolyes, my hero! :) Posts: 993	Whisper on the Wind Apr 19, 2007 11:02:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by osusprinks on Apr 19, 2007 11:02:45 GMT -5 Cranky is right, it is incredibly moving. I just loved each little moment of it. Thanks for sharing dear!
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McGonagallsGirl Deputy Headmistress Safety does not come first. Goodness, Truth, and Beauty come first. Posts: 634	Whisper on the Wind Apr 19, 2007 21:36:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by McGonagallsGirl on Apr 19, 2007 21:36:53 GMT -5 Oh! Wow, This is a nice bit of work.
	'My dears! Which of you left his seat first? Which?' 'Dunno,' said Ron, looking uneasily at Harry. 'I doubt it will make much difference,' said Professor McGonagall coldly, 'unless a mad axe-man is waiting outside the doors to slaughter the first into the Entrance Hall.'

laundry basket Celebrating graduation at the Leaving Feast Posts: 423	Whisper on the Wind Apr 20, 2007 6:34:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by laundry basket on Apr 20, 2007 6:34:13 GMT -5 That was, my dear, not angst at all! I loved the vivid descriptions of Minerva and Albus. Great job!
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hehacla Having a butterbeer at the Three Broomsticks Cate Blanched ROCKS!!! Posts: 51	Whisper on the Wind Aug 10, 2007 3:33:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hehacla on Aug 10, 2007 3:33:35 GMT -5 Oh very sweet, and sort of sad . I liked it! hehacla
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Leaves of Green Getting career advice from McGonagall We are Albus and Minerva's Secret Keepers Posts: 266	Whisper on the Wind Aug 10, 2007 9:41:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Leaves of Green on Aug 10, 2007 9:41:40 GMT -5 So sad, yet so sweet. It was adorable!
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Blue Member of Dumbledore's Army Posts: 227	Whisper on the Wind Aug 13, 2007 17:29:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Blue on Aug 13, 2007 17:29:11 GMT -5 I love it, but I was very afraid at first, I thought she was dying
	I can dream before the break of day, That I am back with you again. Then the morning blows it all away and leaves an echo of your name. Her eyes, that's where hope lies. That's where blue skies meet the sunrise. That's where I go when I go home.

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Post by beMMADfabulous on Apr 18, 2007 15:38:59 GMT -5

Post by CrankyCauldron on Apr 18, 2007 18:58:38 GMT -5

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Post by McGonagallsGirl on Apr 19, 2007 21:36:53 GMT -5

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