Author's note: Hee, yes, Severus was out of character, but the following chapter will explain why. And this is short just because it is only an introspective chapter for Severus to explain his actions, not to further the story. I shall continue moreso in Sirius's chapter and then again in Remus's.

Disclaimer: Sadly I don't own Remus, Sirius, James, or Severus. Tough world, huh? None of them are mine...except in dreams. : P (Peter I can do without...)

Severus SNAPE

UGGGGGGGH! FUCKING BLOODY HELL! I HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE SIRIUS BLACK!!!

Not only does he first take away every chance of me being happy with his taunts and hexes, but then he takes Lupin so NOBODY else can EVER have him again! That stupid, ignorant, fucking asshole! All I hear ALL morning is squealing girls, most of them summarized to "Sirius Black is single again! Yeah, he dumped some Gryffindor he was going out with.'"

That Gryffindor, however, is the only one worthwhile--Remus J. Lupin. And I was prepared for the lesson when a sulking, dejected Lupin would waltz in and I could comfort him, turn him to my side. What I wasn't prepared for was that the beautiful, intelligent, simply astounding boy would be 'in love' with that wretched, horrific, imbecile Sirius Black. But there he was! Pouring his contemptable and easily misguided heart out to me---his little friend. Then I, like an idiot, took pity on him!

Then....I don't know what the fuck got into my head.......but I decided to help him. Perhaps it was my subconcious telling me the whole shit about attracting more flies with honey---but why would I want more flies? Why did I still want this blubbering mass of feminine weakness? Wasn't that what I was trying to get away from by liking men in the first place? Not to mention women are a dispicable mess. So WHY was I so hung up on this horrible guy who had absolutely nothing remarkable about him?

Okay, so perhaps he was the most remarkable person I've ever seen. Maybe he was simply gorgeous and the only person who was ever kind to me, but what in the name of hell provoked me to help him? What caused me to give him the idea to use the FF potion on Black to see if he really loved him?

But....when I thought about it again, it could be a wonderful plan. Black could really not love Remus (the fool) if he could let him go so easily. The ball was in my court again if I played my cards right...and if I didn't...well, that's what the Eros was for.

"Severus?....Severus?"

"Hm? Sorry."

"Heh, you sort of zoned out there for a while," Remus laughed.

"Sorry, I'm a bit preoccupied."

"Well, I just wanted to say thank you before I leave. You've been really sweet and supportive...I don't know how to thank you."

Oh, you will later, Remus. You will.