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Warning: I haven't been putting these warnings up probably like I should. But this story is rated "R" and if you have read this far you should know that most of my chapters have at least some sexual content. My home is over run by smut bunnies is my only defense.
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Chapter 33 Need A Little Christmas
Haul
Out The Holly
Put up the tree before my spirit falls again
Fill
up the stocking but deck the halls now
For
we need a little Christmas
right this very minute
Candles in
the window
Carols at the spinet
Yes, we need a little Christmas
right this very minute
It
hasn't snowed a single flurry
But Santa dear we're in a hurry
Climb
down the chimney
Turn on the brightest string of lights I've ever
seen
Slice up the fruit cake
It's time we hung some tinsel on
that evergreen bough
For
I've grown a little leaner
Grown a little colder
Grown a little
sadder
Grown a little older
And
I need a little angel
Sitting on my shoulder
Need a little
Christmas now
Kelly Rowland "Need A Little Christmas"
Alexis knocked on the door to Remus's office. As she expected there was no answer so she used the password Professor Dumbledore had given her to let herself in. She moved past his desk to the door that led to his quarters, "Remus its Alexis. I'm coming in so I hope you're decent," Alexis knocked on the door and then after waiting a minute opened it.
The drapes were drawn and the room was only dimly lit by the fire in the hearth. Alexis had talked to Madame Pomfrey about what it meant to be a werewolf and had studied what little there was available on the condition.
She knew that most Lyncanthropes experienced extreme depression during the time of the full moon. Wolves were pack animals. Because of the danger they posed, werewolves were forced to live a solitary life.
Alexis approached the lump of covers on the bed. Remus looked exhausted and in pain. She could tell that he was awake by the change in his breathing, "You can't fool me and I am not going away so don't even try. I have brought you some Christmas goodies."
Alexis could see a faint smile flicker around Remus's lips.
She placed the basket on the bed beside Remus, "You had to pick the tallest bed in the castle? Sometimes I hate being so short," she complained as she pondered the problem of getting into a bed whose top mattress was level with her ribs. Finally she just placed both hands on the edge of the bed and gave a jump and a wiggle and then squirmed until she was able to flip over and sit up.
Remus had given a weak chuckle at the sight of the petite witch trying to get into his bed.
Alexis just gave him a smirk, "I got here didn't I?"
"I can't wait to tell Severus that I couldn't keep you out of my bed," Remus managed to whisper.
Alexis crawled up next to him and rummaged through her basket. She pulled out a bottle and held it up, "Christmas Cheer."
At Remus's disbelieving look, "OK it's a pain potion mixed with a strengthening potion, but I charmed it to taste like peppermint."
Remus shook his head and turned away from Alexis refusing to take the potion.
"Remus you are going to take this potion if I have to wrestle you down and hold your nose closed until you do. Poppy and I came up with it and we both believe that it will help you."
Remus rolled back over to look at Alexis, gave a sigh and then opened his mouth for the potion. Alexis smiled at him as she gave him a large portion to swallow.
Remus was surprised that the potion actually did taste like peppermint. He could feel it working. The aches and fatigue that went along with his monthly transformation were easing. "Snape didn't help prepare this did he?"
"No I whipped it up for you with a little assistance from Poppy, why?"
"Because all of his potions taste like shite."
Alexis laughed, "It all depends on the potion, some of them are actually quite tasty."
"I've never experienced any of those," Remus said in disbelief.
Alexis blushed as she remembered exactly which potions were the ones that tasted good, "I sincerely hope not," she smirked.
Remus noticed the blush and began to feel a little green at the thought of Snape in an intimate moment.
Alexis noticed his discomfort and decided to take pity on him, "I have it from a reliable source that you are a John Grisham fan."
"For a Muggle he writes a darn good story, although I have to admit that sometimes I don't really understand some of the Muggle stuff he is talking about."
Alexis reached into her bottomless basket and pulled out a large stack of books and a strange looking device.
"I wasn't sure which ones you had already read so I got all of them. And I saw this in Flourish and Blotts and thought you might like it," Alexis held out the strange contraption to Remus.
"I might like it if I knew what it was," Remus grinned at her.
"It's a books in a box. You take any book and put it in the box. Then the box will read the book to you. I thought you might like it for those days when you don't feel up to reading, but are bored."
Remus was looking at the box with interest, "Thank you, hand me one of those books please."
Remus was trying to sit up on the bed. Alexis put an arm around his shoulders and helped him sit up and then arranged the pillows behind his back for him.
Alexis handed him a book, "If you are cold I can get you a shirt," she suggested. She had noticed that he was at least naked from the waist up when she helped him sit up in the bed.
"No, I'm fine. I put off heat like a fire during the full moon. Plus the transformation is a little hard on one's wardrobe," Remus was totally involved in setting up his books in a box, "There, I think that does it."
A woman's sexy voice began reading the first chapter of The Client. Remus looked over at Alexis.
"They had a choice of three voices. That is the one I thought you would enjoy the best. If you don't like it, I'll go back and exchange it for another one," Alexis was a trifle defensive.
"No, this one is very nice," Remus assured her with a smile as he closed the box.
Alexis reached into her basket again and this time pulled out a large box wrapped in red and gold Christmas paper and handed it to Remus.
"You didn't have to get me anything else, the books and all were really too much," Remus said stiffly feeling like a charity case knowing that all he had for her was a small box of candy.
"This is something I made just for you. Please take it as I don't think it will fit anyone else," Alexis urged the box into his hands.
Remus reluctantly accepted the gift and tore open the paper. Opening the box he found a knit jumper inside. Holding it up he could see that one arm was slightly longer than the other, "You made this all by yourself?" He was having a hard time not chuckling.
"Well Hermione Granger helped me get started, but I did everything else myself. Do you like it?"
Remus knew that Alexis was perhaps one of the richest witches in Great Britain if not the world and here she was sitting on his bed worried about how he liked the sweater she had hand knit for him, "Yes I like it. Thank you very much."
"Good. If you really like it, I could make you another one. This time I would probably do a better job on making sure the sleeves are the same length," Alexis was rummaging through her basket so she didn't see the expression on Remus's face but she did look up with concern when she heard him choking. Only to find that he was choking trying to hold back the laughter.
Alexis pretended to look hurt which just caused Remus to laugh harder.
"I'm glad to see that you find the thought of all my hard work so funny," she huffed at him, secretly pleased to see him in such a good mood.
Remus didn't stop laughing until Alexis hit him with a pillow.
"Thank you I think that is perhaps the best Christmas present I have received," Remus grinned.
"You are welcome. Now what would you like to do? I have some Muggle board games, cards, and a chess set," Alexis had returned to rummaging through her basket.
"You don't happen to have Monopoly?" Remus asked eagerly. Lily had introduced him to the game after she and James had started dating.
Alexis pulled the game out of her basket and began to set up the pieces, "I get to be banker."
Several hours later Remus had most of the property on the board and Alexis was down to her last five pounds. It was Alexis's turn and she had rolled double fours, which landed her on Reading Railroad.
Remus gave an evil grin, "That will be 200 pounds please."
Alexis looked at him and batted her eyes, "I have often been forced to rely upon the kindness of strangers."
"Not this time Blanche, pay up or give up," Remus was feeling much better. Alexis had gotten him to take two more doses of the peppermint potion.
"So this is the thanks I get? Forced into bankruptcy. Tossed out on the streets to try and make my way in a cold harsh world," Alexis placed the back of her hand against her forehead and peeked through her lashes to see if Remus was falling for it.
"I'm sure a beautiful dame like you won't be alone or on the streets for long. Now either give me my money or concede that I am the undisputed monopoly king."
Remus was counting his money trying to rub in the fact that Alexis only had a five pound note left when suddenly two hundred pounds was thrust under his nose.
Remus gave Alexis a suspicious look, "Where did you get that?"
Alexis tried an innocent look, "It must have been hidden under the edge of the board."
"I don't think so. We agreed no magic."
"Now really are you accusing me of using magic to get that money?" Alexis looked highly offended.
"Well did you?"
"Of course not. How dare you suggest such a thing?"
"'Fess up, how did you get the money?"
Alexis couldn't take it anymore, "The old fashioned way."
"I didn't know they had brothels on the monopoly board," Remus grinned.
"You pervert! Not that way."
"Then what way?" Remus was really curious now.
"I cheated. Why else did you think I called banker?"
Remus stared in disbelief at Alexis, "And you used to be such a good Gryffindor. You have been hanging around Snape entirely to long," he said shaking his head sadly.
Alexis had left Remus looking and feeling much better. She told him to keep the Monopoly game: that way she would know exactly where it was when it was time for a rematch. Just before she left, Alexis pulled out another bottle of the peppermint potion and made him promise to keep taking it.
Peeking inside the Great Hall and saw that most of the teachers and students were still sitting around the table. She saw Snape wearing an expression of bored disdain while Professor Dumbledore wore a hat with a stuffed vulture perched precariously on top. Alexis had forgotten about the hat, she would have to reward Snape later for enduring all of that. But now it was time to go spread some more Christmas cheer.
Snuffles slunk out of his haven. It was Christmas day and he was all alone. The only thing he could think of to do was go for a run. He figured that Alexis would have better things to do than to visit him.
He was running through the forbidden forest when he heard it, "Snuffles? Snuffles? Where are you?" Alexis hadn't forgotten him after all. Turning to where he could hear her crashing through the brush, he took a deep breath and found her scent. He had a silly doggy grin on his muzzle as he loped off to find her.
Alexis could hear something moving through the forest. She hoped it was Snuffles but just in case she pulled her wand out. A moment later, the large bear like dog came bursting into view, tongue lolling and tail furiously wagging. Without even slowing down he barreled into the tiny witch knocking her to the ground where he put his saucer sized paws on her shoulders and began licking her face from chin to hairline.
Alexis was sputtering and turning her head trying to get away from the long wet tongue that was intent upon giving her face a through licking, "Stop it you fool! Ugh! No more! I surrender. Yuck! Not the ear!"
Snuffles stopped licking her and turned to the basket she had dropped. Wonderful odors were coming from it. He finally moved off of her allowing Alexis to sit up. Alexis wiped her face on the sleeve of her robe and with a wry look at the dog sniffing the basket, "And Happy Christmas to you to Snuffles."
Snuffles wagged his tail but did not take his attention from the basket.
Alexis got up and pushed his head away from the basket so she could open it. Reaching in she pulled out a plate piled high with sliced turkey, dressing, sliced ham, chipolatas, and cranberry sauce. Setting it down in front of the excited dog she reached into the basket again and pulled out a bowl which she filled with pumpkin juice.
When the dog had licked the plate clean and emptied the bowl twice he let out a large burp followed by an embarrassed whine. Alexis just laughed as she pulled out a brush and began to remove the twigs and tangles from the midnight coat.
Snuffles just lay there in doggy heaven with his head in Alexis' lap. This was the best Christmas he had experienced in many years. Alexis' scent was different today. Snuffles lived up to his name and began sniffing Alexis' robes. Instead of Snape's scent, Alexis had another extremely familiar scent permeating her clothes. Snuffles' tail thumped with pleasure at the thought that Alexis had finally saw the error of her ways and had dumped Snape.
"Snuffles, I have a present for you," Alexis pulled something out of the basket. Snuffles started to back away, he couldn't believe his eyes, Alexis was going to give him a dog collar.
Alexis held the collar out to Snuffles so that he could sniff it. Snuffles noticed that there were words engraved on the inside of the collar. Alexis took the collar back and read what was written there, "'If found please return to Draluck Avon River Manor 12325 Carlingcott Bath England.' If you ever got lost I wanted whoever found you to know where you belong. I have informed the house elves that anyone who brings this collar to them and says that Snuffles sent them is to receive any and all aid available or requested. That applies to any of the Draluck properties. Anyone who shows up at a Draluck property with this collar and the name of Snuffles will immediately be helped." Snuffles came over and thrust his head into her arms and allowed her to put the collar around his neck.
Alexis made her way back into the castle. She was relieved to see that Snape was still sitting with Dumbledore and the rest of the professors. She had asked him to give her until four before returning to their rooms. She had half an hour to prepare his reward for being such a good boy today. It was time her lover got his share of Christmas cheer, and thanks to Poppy's present it was going to be a very cheerful Christmas.
Alexis' took a quick shower and dried her hair with a charm. Reaching once more into her bottomless basket she pulled out a sheer silk negligee. Strategically placed lace insets revealed dusky nipples. Spaghetti straps looked as if they were to thin and fragile to support the weight of the gown: as if all it would take would be one good tug to break their tenuous hold, allowing the gown to drop to the floor. The matching wrap was more intent than substance. It existed only to frame the beauty of the woman wearing it. The only other thing Alexis wore was the locket Snape had given her.
Alexis turned back the covers on the large four poster bed and spritz the sheets with her perfume. She already had champagne chilling in a bucket near the bed. She took Poppy's box and placed it on the far side of the bed so it was conveniently located for later. She blew out all but a few of the candles in the bedroom creating a warm welcoming shadowy retreat.
Alexis heard Snape come into the sitting room. Pouring two glasses of champagne she went to give him his reward for enduring the Christmas luncheon.
Snape looked up from where he was unfastening his robes and all the blood in his body immediately pooled in his groin. Standing before him was a siren, a succubus, every man's fantasy, and she was waiting for him.
Gliding over to him, Alexis offered him the champagne flute and a come hither smile, "Let me finish doing that for you." Snape tossed off the expensive champagne in one gulp and taking Alexis' glass from her finished that one too. He then flung the crystal onto the love seat, grabbed Alexis, tossed her over his shoulder and headed straight for the bedroom.
Alexis was surprised and aroused by this take charge behavior. Snape paused in the bedroom, and smirked and the atmosphere Alexis had created. He appreciated the effort but doubted they would need anything like that to add to their love life for many years to come.
He flipped Alexis off his should and onto the middle of the bed watching with interest as she bounced. Snape was shrugging off his robes, and as Alexis blinked he had waved his wand and all the rest of his clothes were gone. Alexis had just a second to prepare herself as she watched Snape launch himself onto the bed. He was pulling her to him and pushing her gown up at the same time. Soon he had the gown off and Alexis at his side.
He rolled over onto her and began to kiss her: deeply, hotly and passionately. His tongue delved time and time again into the recesses of her mouth inviting her tongue out to play. When she slipped her tongue into his mouth, he gently sucked on it. All the time he was kisses her, his hands were busy roaming over her body. Caressing every inch of skin. Stopping to give extra attention to those areas he had found to be especially responsive.
He squeezed her bare arse and then ran a tickling finger down her crack causing her to arch into him. Releasing her mouth he moved down to her breasts, suckling, lipping and mouthing them until Alexis could do nothing but moan out his name. Her reward was a sharp nip of his teeth on one sensitive nipple. It was shock more than pain that had her crying out and he soothed the skin with his tongue. He turned his attention to her other breast giving it the same treatment.
When she was writhing on the bed he pushed her thighs apart with his knee and shifted until he was laying between her legs, "Alexis open your eyes," he huskily commanded.
Alexis forced her heavy lids open and met Snape's hot gaze where upon he thrust himself deeply and fully into her wet and ready body. Alexis couldn't hold back another moan as she felt him filling her and stretching her touching that most intimate part of her body. She almost cried when she felt him withdraw but then he quickly plunged back into her. He began a rhythm of a quick spear into her and a slow withdrawal. The whole time he held her gaze and would not allow her eyes to close. As he felt her body begin to tremble he picked up the pace until he was rocking into her with frantic force. He felt her body clench around him in orgasmic pleasure. It was almost more than his control could handle, but he managed to hold back. When he felt her tremors subside to the occasional shiver he began a hard steady pounding drive until with one last shove, he felt himself explode.
He rolled over taking Alexis with him so that now she lay on top of him. She had clenched internal muscles around him to keep him joined to her. Snape had found that Alexis' post coital bliss was enhanced by their staying joined for as long as physically possible. This also meant that during a really good interlude that could go directly to the next act after a short intermission.
Snape could tell by the change in Alexis' breathing that she had fallen asleep, "Merry Christmas luv."
He was surprised when she sleepily replied, "Bah humbug," and snuggled deeper into his arms.
