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A/N: I've been singing the entire time I'm writing this, and I'm a great singer, but I get worse as I get tired and it's one in the morning. I've been dodging pillows thrown at me by my sister to get me to shut up for almost an hour. I have a 9-hour drive tomorrow (which is gonna suck) so I better head to bed.

As usual, thank you to all readers and reviewers!

Forget To Love, Love To Forget Chap 8

The next day was Saturday, thank god. Remus moved his things in around noon. He only brought his trunk, the rest of his things he left in his room.

"Lupin, I want you to know that we are not friends, no matter how long we have to live together." Snape said harshly.

To his credit, Remus barely blinked.

"I realize that Severus. We are merely acquaintances that have been forced to live together by a crazy old man." he said, not looking up from his unpacking, "I don't agree with what he has made us do either."

"Then why don't you go inform him that this is pointless." Snape said icily.

"I think we both know him well enough to know that he won't budge on the matter," Lupin said boredly.

Snape walked out of the room, toward the dungeons. Making potions always seemed to help him think.

As he brewed a Healing Draught, he thought about his situation.

Snape was mad at Dumbledore for making him room with the werewolf,he just really didn't like Lupin, especially when the wolf tried to be friendly, and he was still in shock over the fact that he was…gulp…pregnant. It was hard to even think the word.

Off in the world of the living, Remus Lupin had finished unpacking and gone off to lunch. He finished and made to go to his office, when he ran into Hermione. Literally.

"I'm so sorry!" he said, and helped to pick up the books she dropped.

"It's alright Professor, I was actually looking for you. Can I ask you something?" she asked

"You just did, but of course." he said with a smile.

"Can we go somewhere more private?" she asked.

"Come to my office," he said, "we can talk there."

On the way there, they chatted about homework, school, and the like. When they got there, he set his briefcase on his desk and asked, "What did you want to ask?"

She looked nervous.

"I noticed that Professor Snape is unwell lately. I was wondering if you knew what was wrong with him." she asked.

Her powers of observation were great. Most people seemed to forget about the incident. She truly was the brightest witch of her year.

"His lack of sleep is catching up with him," he lied smoothly, "he's tired, and I'd tell Harry to avoid making him angry; his temper is currently through the roof."

She smiled a bit. "I will," she said, "Oh, and I had a question about the vampire essay."

"Ask away," he said, glad that the conversation turned away from Severus.

Later That Day:

Next Saturday was Hallowe'en, and the whole castle was getting ready. Flitwick was enchanting pumpkins; the house elves were getting things for the feast, and the rest of the teachers were cheerfully putting up decorations. Well, except for Snape. He was in the dungeons, sulking. He had given up on trying to think his predicament through, and was grading essays mindlessly, when Lupin came in.

"Hello Severus," he said

Snape didn't look up, just continued to grade. Remus, for once, seemed to get the message that he didn't want to talk and went into the kitchen.

He brewed some peppermint tea, and when it was done, he poured a cup for himself and Snape. When he set the cup in front of Severus, the Potions Master regarded it like poison.

It was two weeks to the full moon and Remus was wondering about the Wolfsbane Potion. It wasn't safe for Snape to make while pregnant.

"Severus, I need to ask you something important." He said

"What is it?" he asked harshly.

"The Wolfsbane Potion. How much do you have of it?" he asked.

"None, I was going to make it next week." Snape said.

"Well, you can't make now. Is there anyone else who can?" he asked

"No one that is as qualified as I." Snape answered

"Yes, but is there anyone who can make it?" Lupin persisted, beginning to get irritated by Snape's lack of good responses.

"There is only one other person I would trust as much as myself," Snape stated

"And that is?" Lupin prodded.

"Miss Granger," he said. The words seemed toxic to the Professor.

"Ah, Hermione. Would you be there while she is making it?" he asked

"Naturally. Dumbledore would not be happy if I let her poison you." Snape replied.

"Shall I get her?" Lupin asked, "I will be needing the potion soon."

"Fine," he said, and went back to his grading.

Lupin left their quarters and headed for Gryffindor Tower.

"Fortuna Major," he said to the Fat Lady.

He went into the common room, but there weren't very many people there. Most were out roaming the castle, or on the grounds. Harry and Ron, however, were sitting in chairs by the fire.

"Hello boys, is Hermione here?" he asked

They looked a little puzzled, but Ron said, "she's in the girl's dormitory."

"Do you want someone to get her?" Harry asked

"No need," Remus said, and he waved his wand. A silver dolphin burst out the end and swam up the stairs.

A minute later, Hermione came downstairs, following the dolphin.

"Ooh, was that a Patronus?" she asked as the dolphin disappeared.

"Yes, it was mine." Remus said, "Professor Snape and I would like to talk to you."

"Sure, Professor. What for?" she asked.

"Come with me, I'll explain on the way." he replied.

She waved to Harry and Ron and they set off.

"Where are we going Professor?" she asked

"To Professor Snape's quarters. He needs your help in brewing a potion." he replied

Hermione was very curious, but refrained from questioning until they got to the rooms.

Snape was still sitting on the couch, grading essays. He did not look happy when they came in.

"Please sit down Hermione," Remus said, gesturing to the living room.

She took the farthest seat from Snape.

*She seems scared of him.* he thought, *Though it's not surprising.* he chuckled.

He took a seat himself and started trying to explain their predicament.

"Professor Snape usually makes the Wolfsbane Potion for me. You see, I am a werewolf." He said

"I know," she said

"How did you figure it out?" Remus asked.

"Your boggart turned into the moon, and you're gone on the full moon. And when I did Professor Snape's essay I realized it." She answered.

"Well, at least one of you figured it out," Snape said with a satisfied smirk.

"Anyways, he cannot make it himself anymore, and he said that you are the only person he would trust not to poison me." he said, smiling.

Hermione looked confused for a moment, then smiled.

"Of course I'll help," she said

"Professor Snape will be with you the entire time you're making it," Lupin said, "that said, thank you. Are you free to make it tomorrow night?"

"Yes, I'm free," Hermione said

"Be in my office at 7 o'clock sharp," Snape said

Yes, sir," she said, and left.

The two men sat in silence for a few moments.

"Be nice to her. She's an uncommonly kind witch." Lupin said

Snape ignored him. He finished his grading and went into his room. Remus looked around, taking in the room.

Gryffindor Tower:

Hermione walked back to Gryffindor Tower, thinking about the task she had been set.

"What was that all about?" Ron asked, when she came in.

"Just a few things about my grades," she replied

"But your grades are perfect!" Ron exclaimed.

She walked over to him and discovered that Harry had fallen asleep, and was snoring lightly, in front of the fire. She summoned a blanket and covered him up.

"Professor Snape was showing me how to make a new potion, and Professor Lupin was teaching me some new defense spells." She said

"Why?" Ron asked

"They wanted me to be an assistant," she said, and sat down to her Arithmancy homework. She and Ron worked on homework and talked for a few hours, until they were all three asleep in front of the fire.

A/N: Was that a long enough chapter for you? Anyways, 3 chaps in one night? I'm exhausted. Nightey-night guys.