Severus knew he should have been lucky for he had received word from Lucius finally the morning after Harry had confronted him. He was sure no one would have missed the skunk look though it had been wearing off. But the fact Lucius had been put into a chastity belt by his own son was another matter all together. Harry may have cast a long lasting spell but it would wear off on its own in a month. But Lucius needed Harry to forgive him before he got his cock back and if Harry was as angry with Lucius as he was with him which he was sure he was, he thought his brother might have to consider becoming a monk. He was happy that Harry had handled him alone and had not sent Draco after him for he was sure his godson would not have treated him with any more kindness then he had his own dad. It would not have been much of a change or Severus though for he might as well have had a chastity belt on for the past decades, and Draco would likely have come up with different punishment for him for Draco was like his dad, told his Uncle he needed to get a life.
He watched Remus as they were in the hall and wondered what would happen if Remus had found out. Harry had told him the only reason he had not done worse was because he had not wanted to hurt his dad and Severus knew he was right. And he was grateful for it, and not only because of Remus. He had Lucius but he had realized it was okay to have more then one friend and he had been growing so amazingly close to Remus again. The teas and their talks meant a lot to him. And the thought that he would have thrown away a friendship with the man for a second time he hated. Remus and he had a falling out when he called Lily a mudblood, but Remus stood by him and helped him become a spy but until now they had never managed to get back to being friends. He hoped maybe that this could change.
Remus turned towards him and smiled and he returned the smile though his eyes darted down towards Harry. He wondered if he should tell Remus for he was not sure Harry would keep his tongue forever. He knew if he continued to try and be with Harry he would likely be found out from Remus. He realized that while he was attracted to Harry he didn't really think it was enough to lose his friendship over.
Remus came his way after the meal and smiled. "I thought maybe the two of us could take a walk together after dinner. I know you're supposed to be picking flowers."
Severus smiled and nodded. "I would like that. Pomona has them in the greenhouse but I would not be opposed to the company either."
There was an odd look in Remus' eyes and he noticed that his friend's eyes had a strange tinge of yellow to them. Remus' eyes were a beautiful shade of amber that very few humans had but during the full moon they were yellow and they started going that shade near the full moon. But it had been over a week since the full moon and there was no way it would have remained. For a moment he wondered about the pheromones and wondered if the wolf in Remus might be reacting to them. Remus was not reacting like a male in rutting season but he was only part wolf. He shook away the thought and told himself not to make problems where there were none.
But as he went through the rest of his classes and dinner that night he was unable to get the thought from his mind. He reminded himself a werewolf was not a dog and he was simply allowing his mind to run away with him.
Remus joined him after dinner with a smile. "The weather is still so nice; it would have been a shame to waste it inside tonight."
Severus agreed with him. "You're welcome to join me any evening I have to go for supplies or even if I don't. I definitely don't mind the company."
Remus was smiling at that for Severus had always been a bit of a loaner even in school. The only one of his friends he had ever allowed to help him with his potions had been Lily for she had been his partner and was the only student in school who could compete with him in potions. Even Lucius and Remus had not been allowed, though he knew Draco joined him kin the lab from time to time. He would not have asked for he did not want to intrude but or some reason he felt himself even more drawn to Severus today then usual. He could not deny he had been thinking maybe they would be more then friends, but tonight the desire was even stronger. And for some reason the wolf in him kept rearing his head a bit.
As they were leaving the Greenhouses later Severus was surprised when they made a detour until he realized they were going down towards the lake and to the tree where they had often sat with Lily in school. He was even more surprised when Remus pulled him into a long hungry kiss and pulled him down with him.
Just as Severus was about to give into the hands on him Remus pulled away. "I am sorry, I have no idea what got into me. I am attracted to you but I never thought...."
Severus kissed him lightly and helped him up. "I am attracted to you as well but we should take it slower. You mean too much to me to rush anything."
As Remus hurried off towards the school he knew he would either have to find the antidote from Harry or tell Remus. He was attracted to Remus and wanted to be with him but he didn't want his old friend to do something he might regret because of the pheromones. He knew Remus was honest and he too was attracted but he was still confused why he had suddenly wanted to jump Severus' bones.
He was so lost in his thoughts he did not realize he was not alone until he was suddenly back on the ground again but this time it was furry and slobbering and he knew that it was Fang. He pushed off the huge boarhound but the dog was circling him and sniffing until Hagrid came over apologizing for his dog.
Severus snarled to get the dog under control as he wiped the slobber from his face. "This is going to be a long month if I can't get him to remove it."