Unwanted pet (Snupin) *Complete*

Part 3: The wolf in the dungeons

Disclaimer: This is a work of fan fiction using characters from the Harry Potter world, which is trademarked by J. K. Rowling. This story is purely for entertainment purposes, no money is being made from it. 

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In days to come, Dumbledore did not press the matter of cooperation anymore. Remus appearance started to reflect his inner turmoil. If Snape simply refuses to provide him with the potion, he was in trouble, more so, his coming to Hogwarts in the first place was in vain. For his part, Snape did not show any signs, one way or the other. Even if this part of his "punishment" was not intentional, it was, however, highly effective.

School buzzed with nearing holidays, students planning their vacations. Saturday finally came and the corridors where empty. Only a few students stayed in school. Remus thought of this as a blessed time.

Finding a lame excuse he stayed locked in his room, not even joining remaining staff for meals. Sitting at the same table near Severus drove him insane.

Gray, cloudy day fitted his mood perfectly, he was reading the book waiting for a house elf to bring him his potion. It was only two days until the full moon and he needed two more doses of wolfsbane potion. However, unlike previous days the potion did not arrive.

By the time light has dimmed he started to worry. Gathering whatever strength he could muster, slowly, he forced himself through the corridors and down to the dungeons.

The dungeons were cold and damp, poorly lighted, but that did not bother him much. Smells were more intense here and he could smell Snape's quarters before he reached them.

With a sigh, he knocked on the door. The light was not much brighter inside the room, he noticed when the Potion Master opened the door and gazed at him.

"Lupin?"

"Good evening Severus. I was just wondering..." he shuttered "...if...my potion...you know..." Very eloquent Remus, way to go. He stopped in mid sentence realizing that he is not quite coherent.

"Yes?" Snape raised one inquiring eyebrow, obviously amused. It was apparent that Severus didn't want to help.

Clearing the throat, he tried again, shaping the sentence in his mind first. "Will I receive rest of my potion for this month?"

"As Albus ordered me, yes." Calmly replied Snape

"Thank you."

"No need to thank me, Lupin. Even if Albus did not insist on it, do you honestly believe that I can let mindless, savage beast roaming around the school full of kids?" asked Snape in cold voice, eyebrow now arched in obvious detest.

"Whatever reason you have, thank you." Remus shifted nervously, from one leg to another "I'm sorry for bothering you if I can have my potion I won't take more of your time."

"I was planning to come up and bring you potion myself, later on. I wanted to discuss something with you." frowned Snape "Better, get inside, before you start a rumour."

"What rumour? Ou . . . Oh . . . The school is deserted."

"Potter and his loth are still around, some of Slytherin students too." Hissed Snape pulling him inside and closing the door.

With more than a little curiosity, Lupin looked around Snape's study room, filled ceiling to floor with potion ingredients and potions, meticulously organized. On the large table several cauldrons where bubbling, in different stages of brewing. Snape picked up one hissing cup from the table and handed to him.

"You wanted to discuss something?" Remus asked politely

"Yes. I made some improvements to the Wolfsbane potion. It's been confirmed with Albus..." Snape informed him.