Severus was becoming tired of waking up in the hospital. It seemed to becoming a habit which he hoped would soon fade away. This time though Severus noticed another body was near his; the body consisted of brown hair, long fingers (two of which were gently holding on to his own little pinkie finger), a worn, old looking Hogwarts uniform and grey patchy socks. The stranger shoes were placed delicately next to Severus's own shoes against the wall.
Severus raised himself to get a better view of the others face. Gasping in shock he snatched his hand back and tried to crawl further away. He then noticed that it was nearly night meaning the full moon was tonight. Remus did not know that Severus knew his secret. It was not like Severus had meant to learn of it but being that he was and what he read about in the dark books he had been collecting since a young boy, Severus could spot the signs of a werewolf a mile away. He heard a groan and whimper coming from the other boy; the noises were building in intensity as a rapidly approaching moon was rising from behind the Hogwarts quidditch pitch.
The black haired boy jumped from his place in the bed and leapt at the door. He tried twisting the handle and then pounding the door but no help came from his actions. He was stuck and before he could even begin to think about using his wand Remus's last howl of pain tore through him, as did his bones and such. Severus decided the only way he was going to have any hope of surviving this atrocious ordeal was to change himself.
He thanked Merlin his mother had, before she died, taught him Occlumency. He focused his thoughts on his chosen animagus form whilst stopping any thoughts about any other happenings from affecting his change. Severus could feel his bones clicking in and out of place; fur began to bubble on his white skin turning it into a mass of black. His eyes slid into slits and before long he felt his four paws hit the floor with an audible thud! His tail was the last to form; his tail elegantly uncurled from the bottom of his back.
When Severus finally felt he was able to look his eyes met those of a confused looking wolf. The wolfs muzzle nuzzled his neck and made its way across his body, occasionally sticking out its tongue to taste the panther. Severus felt himself breathe a sigh of relief as Remus flew down in a playful gesture. He had been accepted.
Remus continued to playfully nudge and jump upon Severus and afraid to step out of line, Severus gave into his demands to play. Despite being a wolf Severus found himself having a fantastic time with Remus. They played well into the night until the clock on the wall struck 2am. Remus then found himself becoming tired, his teeth nipped at Severus pleading for them to lie down. Severus pawed at Remus to accept and made his way over to the bed. Leaping on top of the bed covers Severus twirled until he felt able to lie down comfortably. Thinking the other was asleep Remus climbed next to Severus and happily laid atop him. Severus slightly grumbled but thankfully went straight back to sleep. Neither animal saw three slightly smiling elder witches/ wizard walking away from the door.
The morning tore through Remus unlike the others before this one. Instead of unthinkable pain, Remus felt a slight discomfort and nipping as his body formed into its original shape. He snuggled deeper into a soft warm thing under him. As Remus opened his eyes he caught a glimpse of another, he was met with pitch black eyes that were surrounded by flecks of brown.