After days without a shower, and a body-odor that was attracting flies,
Snape finally conjures a rain-shower.
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O ye lonely Snape, fear not, for there are plenty of young Potters to torment.
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A very confused Remus Lupin wanders onto the scene.
"Sev, where the fuck am I?"
--"I wish I knew."
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As Snape tries to figure out how to open a can, Remus helps himself to (another)
drink.
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After some time, Snape's guest tries to get his attention. "SNAPE. Look at me, would you?"
--"Yes, what *is* it, Lupin?"
"I am bored out of my mind around here."
--"That's not bloody far, then, is it?"
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Snape goes to take another shower, but Lupin walks in.
"Snape, I never knew you had a tattoo!"
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"Remus, I'm so bloody lonely. Lord, god, put me out of my misery."
Lupin does not seem impressed, but he agrees to hang out with Snape for awhile.
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Remus does not seem to appreciate Snape's attempt to wash him.
Perhaps going out would be a better idea.
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"Oh my GOD! Snape! What are you doing?? This is a STORE!"
--(Snape laughs hysterically.)
(Remus groans.)"What potion did you take now?"
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Later in the club, Remus follows the sound of screaming to check on Snape.
"Snape? What the hell's going on here?"
--"Remus... Remus... I just want to talk to you."
"Talk to the hand, Snape."
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(Sigh.)"All right. All right, Snape. Damn it, here. Does this make you feel
better?"
--"Nothing makes me feel better, Remus."
(Sigh.)"You're impossible, you know that?"
--"Yes."
Then a woman walks in, and Remus perks up.
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"No, seriously. I don't know him. He's not with me. How about you and I go
out for some drinks, hm?"
--(Snape grumbles,) "This is mortifying." He waits, but Remus keeps talking
to the woman."Well to HELL with you, then. I don't want you, anyway."
--"Who ever said anything about wanting? Lord, I only gave you a friendly
hug, you freak."
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"Snape, do I have to spell it out for you? Go AWAY. There is *nothing* between
us."
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Snape prepares a special potion for Remus.
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"Please, Lords of Darkness, bring him to me... make him my possession, make
him my utter slave. . . .Oh, god, I am so very alone."
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Snape goes downtown, but there is someone new lounging in front of the Mage's
Closet.
"Oh gods below! What are you doing here? Can't I even get a holiday without
having blasted Potters showing up! Aaagh!"
--"Don't hit me, Professor Snape!"
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Hours later, he drags off his filthy robe and contemplates his lonely
bed.
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The next day, Snape sits down for a quiet ritual, but Potter walks in.
"Please, Dark Lords, bring me someone, anyone, and-- What, the BLOODY HELL
are you doing now?"
--"Joining you, Professor Snape."
"Do you have any... do you... do I...." (Sigh.) "Fine."
--"What religion are you, anyway, Professor Snape?"
(Sigh.) "Potter, we do not chit-chat during religious rites."
--"Sorry."
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"Listen here, Potter, if you ever come into my chambers with that attitude
again I will pump you so full of mind-altering potions you will think you're
a Slytherin!"
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Lucius does not seem impressed by Snape's new situation. "Snape,
do you ordinarily go about unclothed? And is that... Did you draw a SMILEY
face over your Dark Mark??"
--"Er, no, that was Potter, the other day... ah, hm."
"I would just expect something like that from you."
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"No, I'm not kidding. Lucius was right here."
--"Oh, that is *bad* news. I'd better warn Potter. But, um, Snape?"
"Yes?"
--"Just curious... why are you naked?"
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"Sev, I really think you ought to put some clothes on."
--"What about if I just stand like this?"
"Um, no. I'll hit you with a shoe."
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Potter watches Snape *very* carefully. He's read plenty of fan-fics.
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"Sev, it's all right. I promise. Harry and I have been very worried about
you."
--"I hate this place, Remus. I want to go home."
"I know. But you can't. We're all stuck in this parallel universe due to a funny but
cruelly sadistic Higher Power."
--"What, not VoldeCoy again!"
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Snape gives Remus the potion he researched and brewed.
"Hey, um, thanks, Snape. What is it?"
--"Oh, just homemade preserves." (Mysterious smile.)
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A few days go by. Then unexpectedly Snape calls Remus over.
"Remus, thank god you're here."
--"Snape, I haven't seen you in days. What's happened?"
"It's that damned Lucius. . . . He kept me prisoner in his house."
--"What!"
"It's a long story...."
--"I'll never let him *near* you again, Sev, I promise."
"Thanks, Remus. I appreciate it."
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The next day, Remus brings a present for Snape to lift his spirits.
Chocolate!
Snape expresses his gratitude by slipping Remus another potion--and a hug.
Remus figures it out, though, because he feels inexplicably aroused.
A few more days go by without contact, but
loneliness soon gets the best of him.
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"Remus, thanks for coming by."
--"Severus, I'm so sorry we fought."
"Perhaps you could meet me tomorrow, down in the park?"
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Severus spreads out a picnic blanket, then gives a secret smile to Remus,
beckoning him over. They have a quiet meal and watch the passersby.
Suddenly, in the middle of their picnic, Snape reaches over and pulls Remus
in for a kiss. Their lips meet, and a shudder goes through Remus.
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Then Snape pushes Remus down and presses his body hard against him. Remus
responds, lips seeking his, hands curling around his neck and back.
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Afterward, they sneak a kiss in that old, cliched haven of
homosexuality... the men's bathroom.
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The next day, Snape invites Remus back over. He stares directly into
Remus's eyes.
"Remus. Two wizards such as ourselves should not be left to fend alone for
survival. Let's join forces, shall we?"
--"What did you have in mind, Sev?"
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Snape shows him.
Afterward, they crawl into the hot tub, where Snape reaches out and pulls Remus tightly
against his chest.
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Remus resists at first, then slowly relaxes, allowing Snape to hold him.
Secretly Snape exults, knowing his potions must be working at last.
A few minutes later, Remus tilts his head to gaze into Snape's eyes. His
expression is one of wonder and a bit of fear. Snape only smiles and pulls
him in for a kiss.
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A few minutes later, in the yard, Remus does his best to respond in kind. Severus
pulls him closer, hands grasping and lips seeking his evasive prey. Remus's
body melds immediately to his.
They part reluctantly, and Severus looks Remus directly in the eye.
"Come, now, Remus. Do you really want to stay all alone in that shack of
yours forever?"
--"No, Snape. Of course I don't."
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"Then come join me. We should unify to--"
--"Yes," answers Remus immediately.
"--combine our forces. And I... What?"
--"I said yes, Sev."
"Thank god." Slowly Snape exhales, wrapping his arms around Remus.
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Remus goes inside to change for bed, but comes back out for
dinner. Sev keeps staring at Remus's underwear, realizing this is the first
time he's gotten a good look at the slender man. It is very hard to
concentrate on cooking.
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They turn in for the night, and Snape stretches out on the shelf. He isn't
being polite--it's just that Remus got to the bed first, and won't share it.
Severus Snape dreams of a new home and brilliant possibilities with his new
Special Friend Remus.
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