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CH3- Paranoia
How anyone could look so freshly fucked and naïve after a simple snog was beyond Sirius. But it was new and he liked it. When he'd first seen Snape walk in the library he'd been shocked. This couldn't be the same trembling boy that he'd scared into tears only one night ago.
This was a new boy, a boy with perfectly straight black hair, an alluring angled face, with depthless black eyes and a determined look to him. No this couldn't be Snivellus. And it wasn't. This was Severus Snape. True, he scared Severus nearly as much as he scared Snivellus, but Severus wasn't near as repulsive. First off, Severus looked to take care of himself where Snivellus didn't. The small physical and attitude change was beyond alluring to the young Black.
True, if he wanted his family to continue being pleased with him, he should continue cruelly picking on Snivellus and going through his harem of boys and girls like a deck of cards if only to prove his general…Blackness. They were all thoroughly shocked and confused when he was sorted into Gryffindor, but the fact that he still bullied people kept them pleased for the most part so they could ignore the fact that he'd been sent to Gryffindor- a fact that had confused himself at first as well.
But when he'd met Potter and Lupin he'd been comforted, for clearly where such comrades could reside there must be something more. So he continued on. When his family received owls saying he'd been picking on Snape they were pleased, mainly because the Snape family had openly denounced the dark lord and their son had been assumed to do the same.
Sirius didn't care either way.
When they'd found out he was bisexual they were furious, but the fact that he still continued to bed women kept them on the fence about that subject. For the most part however, he wasn't considered a complete disgrace yet though he was getting there.
That's most likely why Snape fascinated him so. He'd always thought the boy weak for walking in the shadows where no one could hurt him. He never considered that he'd never dared step out of the bounds his family had set for him where Snape's family had stepped out of the bounds the Dark Lord himself had set. And when a Black was fascinated, his fascination remained until it was quelled.
XxXxX
If he ever got the chance, he'd turn that damned hat inside out. Or maybe slowly roast it over an open flame. That hat was by far the worst judge of character that Severus had ever had the misfortune of listening to.
He was still in shock naturally. That particular snogging still had him weak in the knees, and he was walking around as if in a daze. He still couldn't decide whether it was better or worse than Black beating the living magic out of him, but in the end he decided it was worse. Clearly Black was planning something. Something humiliating.
He would most likely spread it about the entire campus that disgusting Snivellus had forced a kiss on him or something to that effect. Truth be known, Severus had never really even thought about his sexuality. He didn't know whether he was straight, gay, or bi. No one had caught his interest. He know precisely what relationships led to. Screaming, threats, pain. His broken family was enough, he didn't need to imitate the process. In the end he made his decision.
He was going to avoid Sirius Black at all costs, ignoring any pranks or rumors he might start.
XxXxX
Sirius Black had three cousins in Hogwarts. One was Bellatrix. She wasn't one to ask for favors because she'd immediately set about using your request against you if your request didn't serve to her advantage. The second was her sister Narcissa, who wouldn't get her hands dirty for anything. The third was Erradane Black. And not much was known of her.
She wasn't outstandingly evil so far as Blacks go, nor was she a sweetheart. She just seemed to drift along being cruel and indifferent to her heart's content. But at least if you asked her a favor she was likely to grant it, though you would owe her one. Anything to survive. But Sirius suspected that was because she was half-Mexican, thus immediately earning the scrutiny of the family at birth. She couldn't afford to waste energy on giving a damn. She was his favorite cousin, and in a way, he was fairly certain he was hers.
That's why when he accosted her outside the Slytherin common room she didn't make a second glance at the whispering Slytherins who were glaring at the Gryffindor who was too close to their common room for their tastes.
"What is it Siri-chan?"
He almost winced, there was the pay back. Where she got the chan he'd never fathom considering she was half Mexican, half English. "Erradane, I need to ask you a favor,"
"Oh?" asked Erradane raising a brow. Sirius' requests were usually interesting and involving the procuring of illegal substances. "And what makes you think that I can help you Siri-chan?"
"Well, he is in your house." mused Sirius.
Erradane froze and turned back to Sirius with the first expression he'd ever seen her wear. Surprise. "What Sirius, are you…Asking for help in a relationship?"
"So what if I am?" challenged Sirius.
"It's just strange," said Erradane, her face calming. "I mean, you aren't going to find any difficult virgins in Slytherin, unless he's straight, in which case I can't do much for you." she said walking on. He trotted after her wondering how someone with such short legs could walk so fast without trying.
"It's Snape. Severus Snape."
She paused again. "Come now cousin, the boy already has to worry about the Slytherins while he sleeps, it's pointless to do much more." she said looking at him with an unreadable expression.
"That's not it. It's the opposite in fact. Is there any way you can get the Slytherin to stop picking on him?"
She turned to him, for once in her life looking interested. "Cousin dearest, I'm a Black, I can do anything."
He knew there was a reason he liked Erradane.
XxXxX
Snape sat in the far corner of the cold Slytherin common room. It seemed he might make it through the evening without confrontation. Until Lucius Malfoy and crew made it's approach. He stiffened. This couldn't be good. Standing at Lucius' right hand was Erradane. Erradane Black.
But to his surprise Lucius didn't look like he was about to give a beat down, in fact he looked a little apprehensive. "Hey, Snape isn't it?" asked Lucius.
"Yes," said Snape raising a brow. He might be able to make it past the thin part of the group to the left…
"Look, I'm having trouble in potions and I hear you're two years advanced. I was wondering if you could tutor me…"
"Me too," said Erradane.
It hadn't been that suspicious until that moment. Lucius may have been failing potions, but Erradane was an honors student. But one didn't deny people like this, whatever was going on he had a feeling Erradane was the only one in on it- for now. "Fine," said Severus. He would just have to keep an eye on the Blacks for a while.
XxXxX
By the time he'd explained a proper preparation of a pep-up potion to the group of Slytherins they were looking at him in what could only be interpreted as admiration that one of their own wasn't a stupid prat. "So let it simmer first…Why didn't I think of that?" murmured Lucius. "Why haven't I ever heard of you before? You're bloody brilliant!"
"You probably have," muttered Snape dryly. "I'm the one they call Snivellus."
The moment the look of recognition entered Lucius' eyes and Bellatrix eyes brightened at the thought of prey, Erradane leaned forward and whispered in Lucius' ear. Whatever she was saying it made Snape's stomach twist in nervous knots. Here was most likely where the joke came in. When Lucius' face darkened Snape knew he was done for.
"Well that'll have to bloody stop. It's those underclassmen prats eh? We'll see about that!" said Lucius. Bellatrix's face fell right before she glared at her cousin. Something was amiss and she was just as curious as Snape was.
XxXxX
"Black!" hissed Snape. "I need to talk to you!"
True, confronting Sirius was no where near the smartest thing he'd ever done, but the paranoia was driving him mad. When Sirius came up to him looking rather congenial the paranoia increased ten-fold. "What is it Severus?" make that twenty-fold.
It was then that he realized they were alone in the hall. Thirty-fold. "What are you pulling Black?" hissed Snape. "If this is one of your elaborate pranks, just tell me now. It's obvious you're behind it! Why else would Erradane be in on it?"
Once again Snape found himself in an all too familiar position pinned against the wall by Sirius Black. "Maybe it is an elaborate prank Snape." he said, his lips brushing against those of the smaller boy with every word. "But either way, I'd recommend using the temporary advantage to get more shower time and keep yourself looking presentable, and maybe it'll last longer."
With that Sirius Black left Snape gaping at his retreating back and wondering when Sirius had gotten together with Lucius to get robe billowing lessons.
XxXxX
Severus wasn't very experienced in this particular area of studies, but he was fairly certain he was being propositioned. But that was impossible- wasn't it?
He sat in the charms section attempting to read his Charms book, but every five minutes it would come to his mind and he would groan. Finally Lily Evans shot up from the other side of the table. "Damn it Severus! What is it? I can't concentrate with your groaning!"
They stared at each other for a second before Snape finally vented the events of the past two days. When he was finally done Lily sat before him with her mouth agape. Then a broad grin came across her face. "Really? That's bloody awesome!"
"Awesome? How can you say this is awesome? Black is obviously planning something evil!" protested Snape.
"Maybe," said Lily. "But it's more likely he's propositioning you! I mean think about it! He's probably never met a challenge!"
"Goody, I'm a bloody muggle Rubrix cube." said Snape dryly. "So what do I do?"
Lily grinned. "He's caused you enough trouble, so cause him trouble!"
"…You're stark raving mad."
"No! You obviously have some hold if he'd actually ask one of his cousins to pull for you!" said Lily grinning.
"Lily. He's propositioning me. That can mean nothing good. Firstly, he's my worst enemy. Secondly, he's a he, and I'm not even positive I'm into that. Third, he's Sirius-fucking-Black!"
"Oh fine!" sighed Lily. "But you must admit the extra shower time has to sound good! I mean, you look the best I've seen you in months!"
"I need your help Lily. Somehow, I need you to find out what Sirius is up to!" pleaded Snape.
"And how do you propose I do that?" she asked.
"Well, You're a girl! And you're a Gryffindor!" he said, more than mildly flustered. "The Marauders like girls!"
Lily looked horrified. "Are you kidding? I'm no Trollop! Other than Remus that's the only kind of girl the Marauders like!"
"Come on Lily!" he wheedled. "You only have to flirt until you get one of them to tell you what's going on! Then you can just leave!"
She glared, "Oh fine! But you have to remain well groomed until I get it! None of this 'I'm an escaped rehab patient' look!"
"Fine!" said Snape. "We have a deal!"
XxXxX
It wasn't long before Snape regretted this. Between his newly groomed façade and the support of Lucius Malfoy people had a new view on him- and they made this apparent through their stares. He tried to remain in the shadows and quiet but it was hard when every five minutes he'd hear the giggle of a group of females observing him. Apparently under his layer of usual fear induced grime he was considered a bit of a handsome git despite his broken hooked nose.
In fact, Lily said his nose helped things since apparently Erradane said he'd gained it in a street fight. Apparently Erradane had been spreading several such rumors in that quiet voice of hers, all in his favor too. Though Lily saw this as a good thing Severus had learned long ago that the hand that fed could also slap.
Lily was still trying to approach the Marauders- well, all save James who was a notorious virgin chaser and had been after her earlier in the year, even Severus didn't expect her to go that far. No, Remus or Peter were the best bet, though Peter was disgusting and Remus was hard to crack.
Though, by some turn of luck Severus had managed to avoid Black for the past three days. Luck never held up for Severus Snape though, or so he'd find out in the potions section of the library.