Disclaimer: The Harry Potter trade mark is owned by J.K. Rowling and Warner Brothers. So therefore I claim in that writing this story has been in the mind of earning no money but gaining experience for writing my own book which one day will be become a best seller, (I wish!)

Warnings: Ok this chapter is not for people under Seventeen! I am not sure how much R rating is for so I am guessing it is like a 15 movie here in England, so there will be scenes of a sexual nature at some reader might find upsetting as it male x male, so please if this is the case stop don't read any further! If you want a PG-13 version of this story wait a couple of days and I will be adding a version. Otherwise you can email me for the PG-13 version if you want to keep reading this version and just skip on by this chapter.


A/N: For anyone who wanted to know, Macy Gray concert was amazing. The atmosphere was electric! Me and my sister had a fab time. And it was all free! I love winning competitions! It is almost as rewarding as writing. So without further ado, here is the concluding part to chapter three, but please have no fear. Chapter Four The Rescue will be hitting you computer scene within the next week. Just as soon as Toria read over it! Love, Lauraisa.



Chapter Three: The decision part 4: Four hours til Dusk- The choice of Fierce Potion Master
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"Enough!" Lupin said pulling Severus flat on his back and dropping to sit on top of him. Lupin grabbed his arms as Severus tried to push him off. Severus for the first time felt afraid of the man sitting upon of him staring down into his black eyes with a determined look on his face. Lupin must have snapped. Maybe he would not need to wait for the wolf to emerge.

"Now Snivellus you listen to me!" Severus froze at the utterance of the Marauders nickname for him. Lupin definitely did not look calm, in fact he was angry an Severus could feel it. "Neither you or me have to die tonight. The choice is yours. There is a way to live through my transformation, but you have to be willing to do it."

Lupin was being sincere, Severus realised as he looked up at the man who pinned him to the floor. Lupin relax a little levering some of his weigh off him and then lean in closer to Severus. Lupin then began to sniff him. Severus froze again letting Lupin do what he wanted before whispering in a silvery type voice against his ear. "Are you willing, Severus?"

Confused Severus frowned and said, "Willing to do what, Lupin?" Adding a touch of annoyance to his voice to highlight the fact he had no idea what Lupin was up to.

"Are you willing to be my mate?"


That was the question that vibrated through Severus's mind along after Lupin started to ignore him.

Three hours til Dusk


Regardless of all the conflicting emotions inside of him, Remus managed to drop off to sleep whilst waiting for the transformation to come. He had made his peace. Kissed good by to his sanity knowing when the sun came up tomorrow he would lose his mind due to what he had done and then face the kiss because he had murdered a wizard. Perhaps it was a better fate than spending a life time with Snivellus.

What awoke Remus in the end was not the pain of his transformation but the soft stroke of fingers running through his hair. It stroke the memory of how his mum used to do the same thing before his transformation. She would sit with him until an hour before then kissed him goodnight before chaining and locking the door of the cellar cage that his father had begged the ministry to installed instead of taking his son off to a specialised homing unit for werewolves.

Opening his eyes, Remus saw that Severus had moved, and somehow Remus's head was using Severus's lap for a pillow. He began to speak to ask how, when Severus silenced him.

"Tell me Lup...Remus," Severus said. "Is it true werewolves mate for life? Or is that another myth?"

"I don't know." Remus gulped unsure of what to expect.

Severus grunted. "Well at least, I will be able to write a book detailing what is myth and truth."

What was Severus on about? Sitting up Remus turned to face Severus. Had he changed his mind? Remus ordered himself to not get his hopes up. Snivellus could be playing with him. He would not put it passed the Slytherin. Perhaps he was trying to start an argument hoping provoking him would make the ordeal quicker.

Severus moved closer to him, close enough for their faces to almost be touching. "Atone for your, sins Remus. But have no doubts over my feelings. If there was another way, I would chose it but there is not. Plus. You're a terrible liar."Severus said as he kissed him.

Now matter how hard, he tried. Remus couldn't stop his heart from jumping into his throat with relief. Kissing Severus felt like second nature to Remus. Never in his life had he consider he might have been gay, or that Severus Snape of all people would be such a damn good kisser or taste like Honey Dukes chocolate. Or have a heady scent of spices clinging to him.

What was the greatest shock was the hair! As Remus's hands wandered, he discovered the Grease trademark was fabrication. Severus's hair was so fine that it just appeared greasy. It instead soft, and shimmered in the rising moon light that flooded the dungeon.

Pulling away Remus began to shrug out of his robe whilst whispering. "We don't have much time, and we have a lot to do."

Severus nodded and struggled to his feet limping towards the straw bed. Pushing the straw aside, he reveal and old style pallet. Which, Remus silently thanked Merlin for. He did not fancy the itchy texture of straw, the coldness of the dirt or patches of stone floor. Following Severus, he began to unbuckle his belt when he released he still had his pouch attached to it. It did not hold anything important just a healing cream that Poppy had given to him when he retired to his parents cottage.

As Severus unbuttoned the remainder of his flaring robes, he noticed what Remus held in his hand. "Where did you get a pot of my healing cream?"

"Poppy gave it to me," Remus explained passing it to Severus. "For the cuts and scrapes I do to myself as Moony."

"Remind me to thank that fussy witch when this is over," Severus whispered as he reclaimed Remus's lips in another kiss that quickly became more passionate than Remus could ever thought a kiss with Snape could be. As the kiss grew more heated, Remus allowed his hands to wander as he drank in as much of Severus as he could. From the spicy smell of his robes that still clung to his shoulders, to the softness of his hair that surprised Remus greatly. The "Grease" was actually hair so fine and soft that is could not possibly be greasy.

"There charms," Remus breathed against Severus's lips. "You charm yourself."

But he never got an answer at Severus battled onwards desperate it appeared to feel more of Remus. His belt slipped away from his trousers. And his shirt fell to the floor.

Severus pulled away as Remus reached the clasp of Severus's final piece of clothing. "How do you want to do this, Remus?"

The Wolf in his blood answered. Moony had caught up with the action and his interested had spiked as he had felt the action move long. He was already referring to Severus by another name. Blackscales was Moony's chosen name for his mate. It felt right for Severus somehow to Remus. Maybe one day, they would call each other openly by their personal names for each other.

"I think I should be in control," Remus whispered as he kissed Severus neck before gently nipping the skin there, causing Severus to groan. "Just remember you need to mark me at the same moment I mark you."

Remus felt Severus nod.

"And remember relax."

Remus did not want to hurry Severus, so he took his time learning as much about his new mate as he could. Severus was very sensitive. The mere touch of his hand against Severus's skin made the Slytherin beneath him arch and plead for more. The cuts and bruised of Severus pale, creamy skin concerned him though. He did not want Severus to suffer during their moment because of pain caused by the torture that the Death Eaters had caused him. Deep down Moony made a note to punish those who had hurt his mate. Reaching for the tub of healing cream, Remus began to rub it into the worst of Severus's wounds. Only to see Severus black eyes gleam with confusion.

Which made Remus truly believe that Severus had not experienced much tenderness in his life. So he redoubled his efforts, and found he enjoyed slower exploration more. He loved to see Severus overcome by the sense of feeling and lose control. So they kissed, cuddled, explored and caressed each other. But Remus still felt the urgency and the need to dominant. Beneath his control the wolf longed to conquer and fulfil its need.

Unable to take much more, Remus reached for the healing cream and begun the final stage of the mating ritual. He prepared them both as best he could. He tried to ensure Severus was lost in feelings by stroking him before whispering it was time.

Severus remained completely relaxed as Remus began to slip inside of him. Remus noticed that Severus tried desperately not to grimace, as he knew Remus was watching every move he made. Breathing deeply, Remus felt relief he filled Severus completely. Opening his eyes, Severus met the intense eyes of Remus that hovered above him, watching his mate intensely, Remus kissed Severus again trying to show how much this strangely meant to him. Arms shaking, Remus braced his weight on them so he did not crush the healing wounds on Severus chest.

"Are you ok?" Remus asked dipping to kiss Severus lips again.

"Fine and dandy, Lupin." Severus hissed through gritted teeth. "But stop Lupin, and your wolf side will be worrying."

The comment earned a smile from Remus as he began to move. Each time he did the world tilted a little for Remus. He had never felt anything like it. A fine covering of sweat was beginning to form on his skin as Remus felt Severus's hands runs down his back, as he continued to thrust at a steady pace. Hitting all the right spots to make Severus. Then suddenly Severus dragged his nails down Remus's back as the pace developed quicker.

Remus marked Severus as his, as he yelled out his release. "Remus!"

As Severus bite him, Remus felt himself fall into oblivion. The marking had been successful. They were mates now joined for life. As Severus fell back against the pallet gasping for breath. Remus lowered his head so that their foreheads touched, and their laboured breaths came as one. Black eyes met amber in astonishment. Remus could never remember anything felling so good in his entire life. Not even the nights spent with the Marauders. He felt closer to Severus than he had ever been with anyone.

With a last gasp before his breath returned to a more normal state, Remus said. "Mr Moony presents his compliments to Professor Snape, as he was amazing."

With a chuckle in his ear, Remus felt himself drift off to sleep. Only to wake an hour later with the first pains of his transformation. He prayed that Severus would sleep through it as it was a horrid thing to witness. Remus was grateful he did.
Moony was interested his this invader to his space. But the mark on Severus's shoulder told him everything he needed to know. This was Blackscales his mate. He was to be protected at all costs. After licking, the bite mark and nuzzling Severus briefly Moony went to lie down on the pile of straw in a darkened corner of the dungeon. Dwelling on thoughts of Severus. Suddenly for the first time, unsure of how his mate would react. Once he had been afraid of Moony. No, Moony vowed to himself. Never will Blackscales be afraid of us again.
Severus awoke a few hours later after he had drifted off to sleep in his newly acquired lovers arms. Briefly he glanced around confused. Before catching a glimpse of the moon through the barred windows. It was full and risen. Meaning Lupin...no must remember to call him Remus from now on, Severus scolded himself. In the dark Severus could not see Remus or his transformed self Moony. Reaching for Remus, robe which was longer than his own and a little outdate in fashion, Severus stood up and wandered to the metal door of the cell.

No one was in the passageway meaning Remus had to still be in the cell. A whine caused Severus to spin on his heal to face a darkened corner of the cell. Stepping out into the moonlight, was the wolf. Severus should have felt terrified. But he could only admire the silver streaks in the wolf's grey fur and think that is looked as soft as Remus's own brown hair did. The wolf whined again and stepped forward. It was if it did not know how its approach would be accept. Inside Severus was not sure either.

But he would not be cruel. Remus had saved his life and Moony seemed happy with the match. So why rock the boat. Severus moved back to the pallet and sat down and looked at the wolf before him. Who stood there watching him as if waiting for something.

"Come then, Remus." He said gesturing to the pallet with a pat on the canvas fabric. "Why waste valuable sleeping time, that we well may need tomorrow to escape the danger of armed Death Eaters by standing there and whining."

With a few more hesitant steps Moony jumped up on the pallet and lay his head on Severus lap. Severus stared at the wolf's amber eyes that looked up at him with a daring sort of cockiness to there gleam.

"Some guard dog, you are Lupin." Severus said leaning against the wall and closing his eyes. He fell asleep feeling more content than he ever had in his life. As did Moony who for the first time in more than fourteen years felt secure again. His mate had been a good choice. Better than his ideas of Padfoot, whom he had thought as a rival for his dominance. No, Blackscales was going to be perfect.

Both Remus and Severus slept passed the breaking of dawn and Remus's transformation back to human. The slept through the raging battle above them too. Neither woke until a clearing of a very familiar throat broke through the peace they had found together...
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