Disclaimer: Harry Potter and all related characters belong to J.K. Rowling. This is an alternate universe fic and the moon cycle is NOT accurate. Days of the week may also be inaccurate. I just wanted easy numbers. XD

August 1, 1998

"Lupin."

"Yes?"

"Why do you insist on bothering me every waking moment?"

"I would hardly call visiting you once a week 'bothering every waking moment', Severus."

"Did the Headmaster make a pact with you?"

"No."

"Are you plotting something with Black?"

"No."

"Is this an attempt to apologize?"

"Hardly."

"Then why must you impose yourself in my living quarters every Saturday?"

"Because I want to."

"Don't lie, I know—wait, what?"

"Because I want to."

Silence.

"Why all of a sudden?"

"Severus, the war is over and I think it is time to make amends."

"That was the exact same—"

"Severus?"

"Yes?"

"Shut up."