A.N; Well we have now managed to prove that my brain does not function properly. I still need those name ideas. You don't want me to have to write everything do you? Anyway, when I post a new chapter I tend to check the one before it again and usually make minor corrections. I will include any major corrections in the A.N's of the new chapter. As for my favorite reviewer (see chapter three dedication) sticking poor Sev with Petunia is way more strange and unusual then having Voldemort tell him to get laid. Would you like to drink something made by a grouchy Potions Master?? Didn't think so. (See I have been reading one of your stories. Alright I will grudgingly admit you wrote them well. So when's the next chapter coming out?)
Chap. 8 Whats Wrong?
At Albus' reminder, the order members started behaving like scared rabbits. There was yelling groups spread all over the hall. A few had even started to resort to hexes. Remus started leaning on the wall again, looking around him with amusement. He noticed that Fred was sporting a rather rooster like hairdo courtesy of his brother George. George obviously didn't like having a sharp pointy object thrown at his neither regions. Remus chuckled as he noticed that Sirius was hiding under a table while in dog form. A sharp high pitched yell caught his attention. He looked towards the sound and saw Molly Weasley yelling at Minerva. Minerva decided the best way to escape Molly's tirade was to turn into her Animagus form, unfortunately she ended up running past the table Sirius was hiding under. Remus burst out laughing as Sirius chased her right up Dumbledore's robes.
Albus was standing there with a cat on his heads and a large dog running in circles around him. Remus couldn't resist and pointed his wand at his throat. With a softly murmured Sonorus he decided to put a stop to the fighting.
"If I could have your attention for a brief moment." His magnified voice burst across the hall. "It seems that the stress of this evening has gotten to us all." Remus took a breath as the hall turned towards him. "I believe that we should take a small break, just so we don't end up having serious fights start. Albus, Minerva and Sirius seem to have decided to lighten the mood a bit. If you will direct you attention to the head table, you should end up laughing you ass off, after which I suggest we proceed to rescue Albus and Minerva." Then he whispered, "Quietus"
The people in the hall turned to look at the head table. Dumbledore was smiling merrily, while McGonagall's fur was standing on end, and Sirius had collapsed at Dumbledore's feet with his tongue hanging from the side of his mouth. Then the chuckles started, quickly turning into wild laughter. The laughter finally got to Sirius and he changed back into his human form and then collapsed holding his sides while chortling happily. Minerva on the other hand was not very amused. She let Albus put her on the ground and in one swift moved she jumped at Sirius. Poor Siri had his eyes wide open and a shocked look on his face as the lovely grey tabby pounced. The laughter in the hall doubled as Siri discovered that Minerva's claws were quite sharp. Within a few seconds Minerva had scratched Sirius' face and made her way to Remus' side. There she transformed into her normal self.
Remus looked at Minerva apologetically. "Sorry about that, but it was the only way I could think to stop the arguing." Minerva just looked at him. "Alright I admit that I just couldn't help myself. It was pretty funny, especially that last bit where you got Sirius back."
At this Minerva became concerned. "Would you like to join me for a cup of tea and if you feel like it, an explanation? You don't have to tell me if you'd prefer not to." She smiled at him and when he nodded they headed up to her chambers.
Soon they were seated before the fire in Minerva's chamber. Remus sighed before he began to talk. He knew that Minerva would understand better than most, more importantly, she would not condemn him for his friendship with Severus.
"Last summer after Sirius had gone through the veil, I couldn't really cope." He sighed, "I basically let myself stop caring about things. I stopped bathing for a while and remained up in my room drinking and crying. One night last July, I was heading downstairs to grab something to eat and another bottle, when I heard voices in the drawing room. Believe it or not I was actually curious for the first time in almost a month. I started listening at the door and realized that it was Severus and Albus." There was a slight smile on his face. "Severus was bitching about my behavior. Everything he complained about Albus brushed aside with comments about how Sirius had been the last of my friends. I guess Sev finally had enough of Albus' excuses because he finally said something that got me thinking again."
Minerva leaned over to refill his cup. "We were all worried about you. I know that I was terrified at the thought that you might mourn yourself to death. Albus told us all that if we bothered you or commented on your behavior when you were around, that he would personally silence us for a month." She smiled at Remus. "I decided that if you weren't starting to get better by the time school started, I was going to personally remove you from that room. I'm glad it didn't come to that."
"So am I, although if I hadn't overheard Sev that night you probably would have had to drag me out of there." He chuckled, shaking his head slightly. "Sev said that if I didn't stop behaving like an idiot, he was personally going to poison the next batch of alcohol. Albus told Sev that if he did that he would be fired. Sev blew his top at that comment. He told Albus that even though he thought Harry got away with too much and had been reckless, he was not going to sit by while Albus let me destroy myself. He said that the only reason was that if I died it would be the last straw for Harry. I was all he had left. I stopped listening at that and entered the kitchen." Remus grinned. "I was halfway through a pot of coffee and was finishing my third sandwich when they came into the kitchen. I remember the look of pity in Albus' eyes and the look of disdain in Sev's. I asked to speak to Sev privately. I waited till Albus flooed back here and then asked Sev if he knew somewhere that I could take off to. Sev told me to grab some clothes and my wand then we went to Snape manor."
"I didn't know it was still standing. But what does that have to do with Sirius?" Minerva was shaking her head.
"It's pretty simple. Sev and I ended up getting along while I was recuperating, but when we got back to headquarters he started being the same asshole he was before. One day I had enough and confronted him while everyone was out. We ended up deciding to be friends even in front of the order. When Sev brought Sirius back and he found out that we had become friends he sort of snapped. He started acting like an asshole towards me and we just sort of drifted apart. Hell, even Sev accepted that I was friends with Sirius." They got up and headed back down to the great hall.
"So basically, Sirius decided to continue acting like a teenager." Minerva smiled. "What does Harry think about it? I know that he and Severus don't really get along."
Remus stopped outside the Great Hall. "We took care of that last Christmas. Both of them decided to be civil so I wouldn't have to spend my time running back and forth between there rooms. They were getting along pretty well before the holidays ended." Remus opened the door and gestured to Minerva. "After you Professor."
The doors shut behind them. Dumbledore stood up and called for quiet. "We have decided to send Sirius along for company, and Remus to continue his teaching. I trust that the two of you will endeavor to help him relax." Albus was cut of as the doors burst open and a glassy eyed, extremely pale and shocked Severus Snape stumbled into the Great Hall.
Severus grabbed onto the nearest person, who just happened to be Sirius. He looked at Albus and in a scared tone stated. "Voldemort's gone completely insane." He released Sirius and dropped to the ground. "H-he t-told me t-to… to," he was shaking his head. Abruptly Severus composed himself and stood. "Voldemort has elevated me over the rest of the death eaters. He is experimenting with some sort of potion and spell. I am to remove Mr. Potter from the country for a couple of weeks under the excuse of training." Severus lowered his head and mumbled something that only Sirius heard.
Sirius broke out laughing. "Y-you aren't serious are you?" He continued to laugh.
Severus glared at him. "I was completely serious." Severus made his way to the door and paused. "Voldemort has ordered me to get laid and bring the woman I slept with back here. He told me I can keep her even if she is a muggle."
"I guess you're finally going to get some, although I can't imagine who would actually touch you willingly." Sirius started chortling happily.
Gathering the remains of his tattered dignity, Severus glared at the room once more before heading to the dungeons.
Albus spoke with a smile. "Well it looks like Mr.'s Snape, Lupin and Black will be going. I'll make the arrangements immediately and they will leave in the morning."
Sirius noticed that Remus glared at him before racing off to the dungeons, and it made him mad.