Pretty Boy

Chapter 15

Another Conversation

"Guess he's finally realised we are serious." said Harry, rolling his eyes, that's the first thing he said after getting out of a memory? He shook his head sometimes people didn't make sense.

Severus coughed, half amused half exasperated. "He said the name of your godfather." Severus told Harry, banishing the sick, and then the horrible smell that lingered.

"You aren't serious!" said Harry gaping "A name like that?"

"That Sirius, serious pun has been used to death." said Severus rolling his eyes.

"I've not used it for years," said Remus still kneeling on the floor, from where he'd landed upon being ejected from the pensive. "Not since Lily and James died."

Hoisting himself up, he sat himself down warily on the only available seat, Severus' seat as it so happens. "What am I going to tell him? He's not going to believe this." said Remus rubbing his eyes tiredly. Feeling suddenly drained from all the information and world shifting perspectives he'd never considered.

"I'd suggest taking him away, to one of the overseas Black properties. Tell Dumbledore you just want to try and get your friend," said Severus his lip curling at the last word, "Better and back to his old self again. Its as simple as that, but you need to be firm, stand up to him when he tries to make you feel bad for abandoning you duties."

"He'll be lucky if I don't kill him," snarled Remus, he couldn't believe it, Dumbledore had locked nearly all of Harry's magic it boggled his mind.

"I'd also suggest you ask during an Order meeting, so as you don't go doing something stupid, as all Gryffindor's like to do." sneered Severus. Evidentially not changing just because Remus was on their side so to speak.

"Do I have properties overseas?" asked Harry curiously.

"I cannot say I do not know what you will receive upon accepting your inheritance." said Severus admittedly. "Lupin however might have a better idea than I do."

"There's Godric's Hollow, Potter Manor in England, a log cabin in Aspen, Colorado, James gave Lily it for their anniversary…she took up skiing. She liked to do something while James was away for days at a time during Auror training." said Remus, "They also have a small house on a private stretch on the Caribbean, next to the one the Black's own."

"Why the fuck did they stay here if they had properties all over the world?" asked Harry his mind whirling in confusion.

"Would you have left your world in a state of war and ran off?" asked Remus, trying to get Harry to see it from their point of view.

"For a child of mine? I'd have run forever, I'd protect the child with every breath I had in my body. Even if it meant running and being seen as a coward." said Harry passionately.

"They thought they were safe here, hidden under the Fidelus Charm." said Remus quietly; obviously Harry hadn't seen their point of view. He did have a point, but Lily and James hadn't been cowards. They'd stood tall and fought the great fight.

"Yes, but you know what they say about assuming." said Harry, "It just makes an ass out of everyone."

"It does," sighed Remus, he was better of just agreeing with Harry, he seemed to be able to convince someone of anything. A quality that Slytherins were known for. "How long?" asked Remus, as Harry gestured to the cold coffee, Remus warmed it and immediately began drinking.

Both men just stared blankly, not rising to his question.

"How long have you known him?" asked Remus, this flat looked like something he'd owned. In fact similar to something he had owned until Sirius had gotten released from Azkaban. Why didn't Harry use his fortune? Or live in Potter manor? It's not as if he wasn't at the appropriate age.

"Nearing a month," said Severus immediately.

"Just how close are you?" asked Remus, eyeing them shrewdly.

Severus stared at Harry, indicating he should be the one to reply. Considering Harry was sitting all too comfortably in his arms and in his lap, was a dead give away to it being more than just friends. Yet despite this, Severus held his breath, wondering at Harry's answer and what he thought them to be.

"What's it to you?" asked Harry defensively, not used to people asking about him, or caring for that matter.

"I'm just curious Harry, I didn't mean anything by it, I wasn't prying." said Remus raising his hands up feigning surrender.

"We're together." said Harry simply, not apologizing.

"I thought as much," said Remus, inwardly wincing, Sirius was going to go utterly ape when he learned this. He'd probably have a tougher time accepting Snape than that Dumbledore is evil essentially. One way or another, he had his work cut out explaining everything to Sirius.

"Indeed," intoned Severus, feeling rather smug.

"Can I borrow the pensive and memories? I promise I'll take excellent care of them." promised Remus, knowing just how rare and expensive they were. "They will make telling Sirius so much easier."

"His parents obviously had a sense of humour." snorted Harry still amused.

"They had no sense of humour, the Black's name their kids after stars, his full name is Sirius Orion Black. His brother was Regulus, he has cousins called Narcissa, Bellatrix and Andromeda." said Remus.

"Narcissa? I've not heard of a star called Narcissa," said Harry the others he was familiar with, well maybe not Bellatrix.

"She's Draco Malfoy's mother, if you remember him." said Severus changing the subject.

"Malfoy, yeah I remember him." said Harry. "Vaguely, blonde hair haughty attitude."

"That's the one," said Severus wryly, "Also my godson."

"That explains the attitude then." said Harry wryly.

"I was barely around," said Severus snorting in amusement, "You'll find he got his attitude from his father."

"What is Ron like?" asked Harry curiously.

"Weasley? Unemployed, he wants a job above his grades. His grades were laughable at best; he barely attended any classes during his last two years at Hogwarts. He would have failed them all if it wasn't for Granger's help." said Severus sharply, "He eats like a pig, and moans like a bitch in heat."

"Severus!" laughed Harry finding himself amused by Severus' description of Ronald Weasley.

"He wants to be a Quidditch player or Auror, but he only played one year of Quidditch. He doesn't have the experience to get into any professional Quidditch club." said Remus.

"He failed Potions, one subject that's required to succeed as an Auror." said Severus as an afterthought.

"Why do you need Potions for being an Auror anyway?" asked Harry.

"You need to be able to identify any you find on someone, especially poisons and herbs." said Severus.

"James barely scraped by," said Remus smirking, "He was constantly asking me for help during our last year. He hated the fact Severus here, was able to flawlessly and with ease brew difficult potions."

Severus raised an eyebrow at the news, he had not realized this.

"I am nothing like my father, I am not a substitute either." said Harry seriously, if that's the reason he's there he'd be sorely disappointed sooner or later.

"I know that," said Remus grinning in amusement, it was plenty obvious even for him.

"Good." said Harry glad to have gotten that off his chest.

"How long have you lived here?" asked Remus.

"Nine years," said Harry.

Remus blinked in confusion, "But that would mean you moved here straight away after leaving Hogwarts." said the baffled werewolf.

"Yes," said Harry.

"Did someone take you in?" asked Remus grateful for that at least.

"In a manner of speaking." said Harry, "She died a few years later."

"But how have you managed to keep this flat? It's obvious you aren't using the Potter fortune." said Remus digging for more information.

Severus tightened his hold on Harry, making sure he knew Severus didn't mind if he lied or told the truth.

"I worked at night to afford this place." said Harry bluntly, evidently not afraid to admit it.

Remus just stared in confusion.

"Oh, come on…do I really need to spell it out for you?" asked Harry. "I solicited people for money."

"You made enough money begging people outside?" said Remus his eyebrows rose in shock.

Harry thumped his head on Severus exasperated beyond words. Was he really going to have to tell him as bluntly as possible? Really? Jesus the wizard was a clueless arse.

"He didn't beg Lupin, he propositioned them." said Severus.

Remus looked from Severus to Harry then back again his eyes wide. Then the words actually sunk into Remus' mind, his mouth opened with a large O as he finally understood. Oh yes, it was going to be a wonderful holiday trying to get Sirius to accept all this. "Is that how you both met?" he asked without judgemental.

"No," said Severus, "I do not make a habit of going out looking to pay people to sleep with me Lupin regardless of what you may think of me and my looks."

"I never meant it that way," sighed Remus exasperated, those two were completely meant for each other and utterly annoying honestly. They took everything he said and twisted it into their own way of thinking.

"The Death Eaters dropped me off in Muggle London, on the Dark Lord's orders for not complying with his wishes fast enough." said Severus, "I was severely beaten and tortured, I wasn't conscious when they dropped me off. Harry was out that night, and was kind enough to help me. Thankfully otherwise I wouldn't have been liable for my actions at wakening up in a Muggle hospital."

"I didn't realize," said Remus looking at him with concern.

Severus rolled his eyes, Gryffindor's, honestly.

They spent the rest of the night talking, about everything they could think of, or more precisely everything other than what they planned on doing with Dumbledore. Much to Remus' disgruntlement, he wanted answers but they both just evaded them. The next order meeting couldn't come quick enough, this would bring Sirius back to him. He'd have a lover instead of someone he had to constantly take care of, not that he minded he just wanted his Sirius back.

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