Pretty Boy

Chapter 14

The Truth

"Albus Dumbledore lied to you Lupin; Harry did not say any of those things Dumbledore said he did. Harry left the magical world two weeks after the starting feast. Albus has been looking for him ever since, but hasn't as you can see, succeeded." said Severus, gesturing to Harry as if to state the obvious.

"That's a lie," snapped Remus defending the Headmaster, after all the man had done for him, Remus felt he owed him. Which to be fair he did, after all Albus had risked his career as Headmaster to let Remus into Hogwarts. If it had been found out, well needless to say, he'd have been cast out from wizarding society. It wasn't so much to do with the werewolf but rather the danger it posed to the students. There was nothing more important to the magical society than the safety of its children. They were the next generation of magic, and if they didn't survive magic would die out…old pureblood lines would die out also. The lines were extremely important, and the last remaining heir cherished and kept safe as possible, at least until another heir had been born.

"Oh just get rid of him, he's obviously not going to accept the bloody truth." said Harry sighing in irritation.

"Despite what you think, we have told only the truth." said Severus, also sighing in apparent irritation. It seemed Harry wasn't warming up to Lupin, a small spiteful part was grateful for it. On the other hand, Lupin would be handy to have on his side, so he needed to get him to see the truth for what it is.

"If that's true," said Remus calmly before turning on Harry walking forward yelling "What on earth were you thinking leaving the safety of Hogwarts you silly boy?! After everything everyone did for you!?" his parents had died for him and this was how he repaid them? He was simply put completely furious.

Harry flinched back, instinctively raising his arm half way before remembering himself. Fisting his hand as he removed it back down, his green eyes flashing dangerously. His magic unconsciously leaching from him in doves. He hated himself for his show of weakness, and wished so badly he could rewind time.

"What happened to Lily's little boy?" said Remus, still standing there staring at Harry in numb horror. He wasn't anyone's definition of a stupid man, to flinch like that indicated long term abuse.

"If you ever move as if to strike Harry in any way again, you will find yourself without your hands. That is just for starters, and then I'll show you just what I did as a Death Eater Lupin." snapped Severus glaring angrily at the werewolf. He was furious; he'd never seen Harry react like that, not even after being assaulted. That was the first indication of the abuse he'd seen, other than the scars of course. Harry had never, ever flinched back from him, not even when he'd Apparated unexpectedly into the room. An ache made its way into his heart just seeing Harry react the way he had. He was unable to help his possessive tendencies and hugged him close, giving him the comfort he obviously unconsciously sought.

"I'm sorry," said Remus, "I'm so sorry, really I am I wouldn't have hurt you I promise."

"Why don't we just sit down." sighed Severus in irritation. "Lupin stop snivelling it's very unbecoming." Harry snorted trying to hide his amusement, his green eyes flashing with merriment.

Severus sat down on Harry's couch, bringing the nineteen year old down with him. The fact he got no protests or witty remarks whatsoever, was an indication how unsettled Harry was. Perhaps he had made a mistake by bringing Lupin back here. He didn't make many mistakes, but when he did, it seemed he made big ones.

"Why are you here?" asked Harry regarding Remus passively.

"I was one of your parent's best friends," said Remus quietly. Now that he was face to face with him he felt so…unprepared. Caught on the edge of a cliff with no ledge to grab on to.

"That's it? That's all you have to say to me? How disappointing." said Harry.

"I, you used to call me Uncle Moony when you were a child," said Remus, "Or Remy sometimes, your mother used to prefer that to the juvenile names we'd called ourselves as children."

"Then when they died of course you decided to wash your hands of me." said Harry bitterly.

"No, I, no, it wasn't like that. I had lost everything that night, everyone. James, Lily, Sirius and even Peter…I was…not in a good way." said Remus.

"Poor you," mocked Harry, "Such a tragedy you suffered, how did you manage to get over it."

Severus stared over at the kitchen, torn between amusement and feeling a small amount of Pity for the werewolf. Yet Harry was entitled to his reactions, he'd been abandoned that night to a family who'd abused him.

"But just in case you missed the memo, I lost everything that night aswell. My family, my childhood, my innocence and magic." snapped Harry his green eyes flashing dangerously. "So before coming to me with another half arsed excuse, think really hard about it."

"I know you lost everyone as well," croaked Remus sadly, the use of 'lost magic' escaped him completely.

"No excuse? No nothing?" asked Harry bitterly.

"I did try and see you," rushed Remus, "But Dumbledore wouldn't let me."

"Do not mention that bastard in front of me!" hissed Harry, "You accepted his explanation and just left it that of course? You are a pathetic excuse for a man."

"Remus is used to hiding behind his friends, he couldn't stand up to his own shadow never mind Dumbledore." said Severus unleashing his own diatribe against the unsuspecting werewolf.

Remus said nothing, flushing red in mortification and utter embarrassment, mostly because he knew the words spoken were true. Dumbledore may have lied, but it seemed the words were truer than anything the wizard said.

"Just leave." said Harry his consternation evident.

"You know what? Maybe you're right, but I do a lot for the Order, without me you wouldn't have the alliance of the Werewolves! I have more respect there than anywhere else. I was the one that got Sirius to go to Dumbledore's office and demand to see Harry! I was the one that continued looking for him in every possible place that Dumbledore may have had him! Including Moody's residence." said Remus snarling coming back with vengeance sounding more like an angry wolf than a human.

"Here I was thinking you were all bark and no bite," said Harry.

Severus smirked; his Harry was back, the one that had a cocky answer for everything.

Remus just looked more confused and shocked, to Remus; Harry's emotions were going back and forth. He didn't know what to make of him at all, or the fact Severus and Harry was so comfortable.

"Now that we have your attention Lupin, we shall continue. Harry was never in Hogwarts for long, he left because he overheard Dumbledore and Moody talking. Dumbledore was speaking about using Harry, and pretending to take him under his wing so he could control him. The power Harry had was immense, he bound his magic." said Severus grimly.

"It can't be true, I mean Dumbledore cared for Lily and James…." said Remus. He'd never do anything to harm their son; they saw him as a grandfather for Merlin's sake.

"Yes he did, he recognized their potential, did he care for Pettigrew? Like he did the rest of you?" asked Severus calmly, a knowing look in his black eyes.

"Of course he did…I, well, maybe not as much…" said Remus his amber eyes dimming as he began to see the truth in it.

"I didn't even know about my vaults, Dumbledore sent me my Hogwarts supplies. I was never aware that I had any money. Severus explained that to me one night, its law to tell the last remaining heir of their estate and inheritance. He disobeyed the law, he bound my magic for fuck sake what more do you want?"

"I can't believe this without proof." said Remus overwhelmed.

Harry rolled his eyes, although grudgingly he understood, after all if someone had said something to him, he'd want proof too. Like if it had been about Severus or someone he loved, although Severus was the only one he loved right now. He would have wanted proof otherwise he wouldn't have believed them.

"Yes, heaven forbid its true." sneered Severus but removing his pensive, indicating he'd perhaps foresaw the need for it. He placed it delicately on the table, and let Lupin go in by himself.

"Well he won't be back out for twenty minutes," said Harry, turning to face Severus staring blatantly. Severus was attracted to him, he could see it, and he just refused to touch him well sexually anyway. It was driving him up the wall, if Severus didn't make a move soon he'd go insane. The way those black eyes followed him everywhere when they were together inflamed him.

"Oh no you don't," said Severus smirking, "Go make some coffee and tea; I think he's going to need it."

"Just stuff a blood calming draught down his throat." said Harry, but nevertheless got up, "I do not look like a House elf do I? Stop treating me like one."

"Oh no, Harry, that's definitely one thing you are not." said Severus staring at Harry's behind before slowly rising to meet his eyes.

"Ohhh, you so don't play fair!" said Harry annoyed.

"I'm a Slytherin, of course we don't play fair." said Severus watching him calmly.

"Pft," said Harry grinning wryly. The kettle popped, filling them up he took two through before retrieving the other one. Five minutes had already gone by; they didn't have much longer to wait.

"What would happen if it broke?" asked Harry in idle curiosity.

"You mean with Lupin in it?" asked Severus smirking with a knowing look in his eye.

Harry nodded curtly.

"Nothing, he would be evicted from the pensive." said Severus.

"Sirius," moaned Remus before being sick spectacularly all over the carpet.

There we go! :D another chapter for you all to enjoy! I soo cant wait to have this entire story up again and focus on my newer ones! nevertheless here it is :) R&R PLEASE!