Severus needed to talk to Harry and sought him out after dinner the next day, for two reasons. He needed to apologize and come up with some compromise for Harry on his punishment. He knew he deserved it and he was willing for something else but he cared a lot about Remus and he didn't want to hurt him. He admitted though he was physically attracted to both Lupins, there was only one Lupin who he could see himself being with for the long term and it was the senior Lupin. He was quite attracted to Harry he could not deny it but he doubted few gay men could not have been, he was gorgeous. But his brother was the one who could see a future with him and he would leave that to Lucius if Lucius could ever convince Harry to speak to him again. Severus wanted to see where things might lead with Harry's dad but he knew that there were a couple of road blocks including the concern if Remus ever found out about the bet and he was not sure Harry would keep it from his dad. He had sworn he didn't want to hurt his dad but if he found out Severus was persuading his dad he might be concerned and want to protect him.

Severus' main concern right not were the pheromones, which he had never considered would affect Remus. Remus was after all a werewolf, only part wolf. But he realized since Severus had basically become smell wise half dog and half human, it might influence the half wolf and half human in the same way. He would not mind bedding Remus but he didn't want Remus to regret it and he knew he likely would if they did it now. He wanted Remus to make love to him of his own free will and he would not allow that moment to be taken away from either of them. If he had to keep his distance from Remus for a month it would be too hard and he hated the thought of losing Remus if he could help it.

He could see the shock in Harry's face when he asked Harry to remain after class on Tuesday when he failed to get him any where else. Harry looked ready to say no but he seemed to think better of it and remained though he shot Draco a look. His godson seemed to think he was taking a real risk by asking Harry.

Harry looked at him. "If you think I am going to forgive you and remove that spell you have another thing coming."

Severus shook his head. "Change it to cats and have the school cats after me, anything but change this. It if effecting your Dad and I won't hurt him."

Harry was surprised and listened as Severus told him about both encounters the night before on the grounds. He could see that Harry was trying to contain the laughter when he heard about Severus' encounter with Fang. That was no surprise for it was of course what he had been expecting for he had though after Hagrid had been voted not good enough for the vote that it was a fair punishment for Severus and fitting for his crime as well. He seemed a bit disappointed that Hagrid had broken it up as soon as he had but when he heard about his dad he stopped laughing.

Harry looked at him. "So one Lupin was not bad enough, you couldn't get me so you have gone after my dad? And now you want my help?"

Severus stopped him. "I was a fool with the bet and I'm sorry Harry. I care about your dad a lot and I don't want to hurt him. He is the one who stands to get hurt."

He could see that Harry was battling with that and knew that it was the last thing that Harry wanted. He loved his dad a lot and after everything he had been through in his life his dad had become his rock, the one bit of family he had in this world. And Harry would have done anything to protect his dad from being hurt, including having taken it already easier on Severus then he had on Lucius. Harry was not sure he liked the thought of his dad being involved with Severus but he reminded himself that he had been dating Severus and Lucius and would have known his dad would likely not have approved of that either.

Harry sighed. "I might consider changing the spell or removing it but I swear to Merlin if you hurt my dad you'll be wishing Draco was the one dealing with you."

Severus had not doubt about that for a moment. "I swear I don't want to hurt your dad Harry, I really care about him. I will take what ever compromise you decide."

Harry seriously considered the chastity belt from Draco or the cat pheromones but he was sure his dad might notice both; well he was hoping not the first. He knew his dad had becoming closer to Severus but he had assumed it had been as friends. He had never really considered that there might be something romantic between the two. Before the bet he would have been happy for he thought his dad could have used someone in his life, but now he was not certain. He was not sure that he could trust the man not to hurt his dad and he hated the thought of Remus going through more after all he had suffered already. Harry had the same need to protect his dad as much as Remus had with him. Neither of them had family in the past and it was a chance for Harry to finally have a family.

Harry removed the spell all together. "I am doing this for my dad and only for my dad. And I seriously hope you don't think I will take pity on your best friend."

Severus shook his head. "Harry I know I deserved what I got and if it didn't affect the wolf in your dad I'd have gone the month. I am not speaking for Lucius."

He knew he would not have been doing any favours for Lucius even if he did try and speak on his behalf. If Lucius had any chance of getting his cock back he would have to convince Harry for himself. Besides he had a feeling that Lucius was wanting more then his cock back, he wanted the young man who was behind it. He wanted to make things better with Harry and Severus hoped for his brother's sake there was perhaps a chance. He had not seen Lucius so smitten since he was in school and before he found out he was to be married to Narcissa. Though Lucius would likely have told him the same thing about the way he was with Remus.

Severus stopped before they left and asked Harry if he was going to tell Remus about this. Harry shook his head and assured him if he was going to tell his dad about the bet he would have told him earlier. All it would do now was to hurt his dad even more.

They were shocked to hear Remus' voice from the doorway. "What bet? What are the two of you talking about?"