Remus had no words to describe how he was feeling. A week ago Albus had firecalled, asking if he knew any place someone could go that was secluded, safe. He knew of many places, he had hidden out as a werewolf when he couldn't find anyone to brew his wolfsbane.
"for who?" Remus' heart was fluttering he had seen the morning papers, and had a suspicion. if this was what he thought, it was the chance of a lifetime. Albus carefully weighed his answer before making a decision "Severus Snape."
"I have a bed he can use, here in Tinworth. It wouldn't be anything special, but he would be safe here" secretly Remus was overjoyed. If he played his cards right, if everything went well, not only would Severus be living here, but he would have the opportunity to make amends. Perhaps even to become friends. Although Remus couldn't even hope for more, he was giddy to have the chance to be close to Severus.
"Very well, Remus. I think that would be the best option. I'll let Severus know." Albus was, dispite the bad day, Smiling.
For one precious week he had been here. Remus savored the opportunities he had. Staying up late and waking up early had become a game. He had wanted to savor as much of Severus' time here as he could. He took delight in cooking meals for the two of them. enjoyed reading with him after dinner, and thier quiet chats. Although Severus had spent much of his time in the room, Remus felt they had been on much better footing than when they started. Now, everything must have changed. Not only had Severus caught him sleeping on the couch, but Lorcan had outed him. there was little doubt that Severus would be gone when he returned, and if he wasn't gone he would be arranging to leave. although the war was no longer 'raging' it was still very dangerous outside of wizarding communities and twice as dangerous for someone on both sides. Severus was undoubtedly firecalling Albus now. Remus made his way into Diagon alley for the list of potion supplies. He wasn't the best at potions, but he wasn't terrible either, and although the ingredients for wolvesbane were on the list, there were several extra supplies as well. Even though he expected to come back to an empty house, he picked up the ingredients. he could always have Dumbledore owl them to Severus after all. _
Severus was reeling. He had been anxious to get Remus out of the house and Remus had been happy to oblige. Now that he was gone, however, he had to think about what the gardener boy had said. Remus Lupin was gay. Although Sirius had hinted at the possibility back when they were at school, he had never thought it could actually be the case. A small part of him rejoiced. He had had a crush on Lupin since they were fifth years.
The Marauders had been sitting under the shade of a tree by the lake. idly chatting and cracking jokes, they watched the path just above them. Sirius and James made comments about the girls passing by, and I could hear them as I came closer. Lily and I were walking down to the lake to work on potions, and I couldn't bring myself to tell her to turn around when I saw them. When we came into view Pettigrew chuckled, tapping Sirius on the shoulder and pointing up, muttering something to the lot of them. Remus' head snapped up and he gave me a wide-eyed stare. His honey colored eyes were dilated with what looked like fear. He quickly glanced over at Sirius, who after looking at Remus for a moment, leaned closer and whispered something to him. I was trying to hurry up the path when Sirius stood up and called my 'nickname'
"Snivellus! nice of you to come out of your bat-cave to enjoy the sun." he taunted "are you starting to chafe?"
"what?" I was irritated, and already embarrassed, but I had no Idea what he was talking about "from Masturbating all the time, you know." he gave a side-long look, not at his usual partner in crime, James, but at Remus, who was steadfastly reading a book. "I figure that's the only reason you would spend all that time inside."
"oh, fuck off." I said, disgusted and worried. what was this new tactic he was trying?
"so Sirius is right, then?" chimed in James "That settles it, then. Remus, you owe me a potions essay!" he smirked at this Remus put the book down, glancing at James, he slowly turned to me and Lily. He took a step or two forward, so he was closer than the two of them and mouthed "GO" to us. His expression was neither menacing nor angry, almost apologetic, he turned around. looking at Sirius, he said "lets go 'play' Sirius."
Sirius looked pissed. He looked beyond pissed. I had no idea what he meant by that, but we took his advice and hightailed it out of there. Lily bitched the whole way about what an ass James was, tricking Remus into betting about me. All I could think of was that small pout on Remus' lips when he turned around.
A/N: well. it has been a few years. Not going to promise anything about updating, but here we are. I also edited the previous chapters, cleaned things up a little.
