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Severus nursed his jaw as he made his way to the library.
One of the boys in his dormitory(Evan Rosier) showed him how to use a concealing charm, so he didn't have to worry about a bruise showing.
The moment he had been hit, he forced himself not to show any emotion.
He quickly learned that any emotion at all was considered a weakness in Slytherin.
Looking back, he should've gone about it in a different way.
Ever since Petunia punched him, Mulciber had been searching for ways to get back at her.
In his words 'The mudblood had to be put in her place.'
He eventually settled on ambushing her on Saturday, it was common knowledge that Petunia and Lily were both very studious and would most likely meet up early to go to the library.
The moment he finished telling his 'wonderful' plan, he looked around to see who would help him.
He eventually looked to Severus.
"Come on Snape, let's get two mudbloods at once." He stated cheerfully trying to shake Severus's hand as if torturing students was some type of game to him.
Rage overcame Severus, but he kept his face calm.
He looked at Mulciber and stated frankly,
"Sorry Mulciber, but you're a vomit inducing waste of space that I'd rather not be associated with. Those two muggle-borns happen to be my friends and if one hair on their heads is hurt, I will make you suffer." Severus hissed, surprising himself and many others.
Even though he was a complete dunderhead Mulciber came from a very distinguished family. He was heir to one of the oldest pureblood families there was.
Due to this, he was a powerhouse in Slytherin. A powerhouse that Severus had just challenged.
Mulcibers face turned into an ugly mixture of red and white as he walked closer to Severus.
"I'd watch my tongue if I were you, Snape. Just because you have the Prince family backing you doesn't mean anything." He hissed. "You're worse than a mudblood in my opinion."
Severus stood his ground, but he was inwardly reeling. The Princes? How did he even know about his Mum's family? What did he mean they were backing him?
"Just like your mother." He sneered marring his otherwise handsome face. "Choosing to side with muggles."
Severus wasn't exactly sure what happened. The moment that piece of trash mentioned his mother his mind blacked out.
Mulciber bruised his jaw. But Severus was happy to report that he had broken his nose and gave him a black eye.
He was also pleased to report that it was in the exact same place Petunia had given him one.
Since Mulciber had basically got his arse handed to him by not one but two first years, his standing in Slytherin was a bit shaky.
People were starting to look at Severus a bit differently. Even though he was a half-blood, people in his year were now starting to come to him for advice with school work.
He had started a small studying group with some of the kids in his year(Jonathan Davis, Adrasteia Avery, and Evan Rosier). They weren't friends, tentative allies at best.
Standing up to Mulciber had gained him a bit of respect.
It made Severus want to laugh. Just last week nobody in his house wanted to be seen with him.
He still had his fair share of enemies of course. Having two muggle-borns as your best friends wasn't exactly the way to garner popularity in Slytherin.
But… Severus found that he didn't care. He wouldn't trade Lily and Petunia for anything.
The moment he walked into the library Petunia's eyes sharpened. He gulped as he self consciously touched his jaw.
They were still only first years, so the concealing charm he had wasn't the best.
Petunia immediately started to interrogate him. Severus rolled his eyes, but inwardly he was quite pleased that someone cared for him this much.
He contemplated telling her about Mulciber's plan but ultimately decided against it. It wouldn't do any good to worry her. Besides, if Mulciber tried anything Severus would be right there to hex the living daylights out of him.
Lily eventually came in with Remus. Remus sent Severus a small smile as he took the seat beside him.
Remus was a good kid Severus had decided. He wasn't a permanent fixture in their group( He hung out with the boys in his dormitory more often) but he was a nice addition.
They spent the rest of the afternoon going over notes for DADA(Defense Against the Dark Arts). Remus was the best in that particular subject and he gently corrected them whenever they would get something wrong.
Severus chanced a glance at Lily and Petunia and smiled one of his rare smiles.
Severus wasn't the best at showing emotion at times. He obviously wasn't the best at making friends. But he was the type of person that would burn Europe to the ground for the people he loved.
Mulciber be damned, nobody would harm his loved ones.
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Remus had been especially nervous getting on the train for Hogwarts.
His mum and dad reassured him multiple times that everything was going to be fine. Dumbledore was going to be there after all. If he was there then everything would be fine for sure.
Even though his mum and dad explained this, he couldn't help the butterflies that rested at the bottom of his stomach.
He sat in the first compartment he could find that wasn't completely full.
The boy across from him chose to ignore him completely. Remus truly didn't mind that at first, but his mum made him promise to try and make friends.
Remus cleared his throat.
"My names Remus. Remus Lupin. It's very nice to meet you." He articulates while trying his best to give a kind smile.
The boy introduced himself quite rudely and was obviously in a sour mood. Remus tried his best to be as polite as he could.
The first few minutes were a bit awkward, with Severus just glaring out the window.
He didn't necessarily like Severus at first. He was rude and very snappy.
But… once he apologized and the subject of books had been brought up they immediately descended into a very deep conversation.
Remus found that Severus truly wasn't all that bad, and aspired to get to know him.
Even though they were in different houses they still found time to meet up and just talk about random things.
He truly hadn't been this happy for a long time.
He wondered how Severus would react if he told him about his problem. Would he accept him? Would he reject him?
He didn't want to risk it.
Severus was the first friend he had made in a long while, and he couldn't lose him.
The boys in his dorm room were good for a laugh, they were slowly but surely worming their way into his heart.
James and Sirius were hilarious, even though they had just met it seemed as if they were already on the way to being great friends. Peter was nice enough, and he was always up for a game of Gobstones.
It wasn't the same as what he had with Severus or even Lily and Petunia who would sometimes talk to him at breakfast. Not yet at least. But Remus enjoyed spending time with them.
They were his key to a somewhat normal childhood.
Remus knew he was dangerous, a monster even. But Remus also knew he was selfish.
He just… he didn't want to be alone anymore.
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Author's note: This chapter was a bit rushed, so I apologize if you guys didn't enjoy it as much. Chapter 11 is coming very soon. It will most likely be out later tonight. Not much happened this chapter but things will hopefully start to pick up very soon.
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