Unwanted pet (Snupin) *Complete*

Part 24: The dinner

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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Washing his hair for the third time Severus tried to calm himself down. He could not bet that all the steam in bathroom originated from hot water.

Closing eyes he took a long breath, Remus was waiting for him at the dinner table. Surprised with the notion to join Remus in the room, he tossed bathrobe on himself and hurried out of the bathroom.

No need for formalities, mutt might interpret this as the small success of his attempts and stop nagging me.

Upon his return to the living chamber, only then, he took notice of the dinner table and a set of chess on the small table in front of the fireplace. He inhaled deeply to prevent himself from saying something scratching to Lupin and noticed that the air was sweetly sentenced. Remus waited for him at the table.

"Stop rubbing your hair, it will become fluffy" Smiled Lupin.

"It won't" He grumbled.

"Sit down, the meal is suitable for your pallet, I believe."

"It is, it is my favourite... yes..." He gasped. "How did you..."

"I have my ways." Mysteriously smiled Remus

"Remus, what is this? All of this?" He waved his hand in a wide circle, suspicion digging through his brain.

"I believe that is a dinner. ..., Friends usually do take meals together and engage in common activities such as a game of chess. Not that this is as it should be...but I believe that we should not be picky in present situation."

Snape gawked at Lupin.

What am I supposed to do now?

This was a new territory for him and Severus felt uncomfortable in his skin.

To hell with this mutt, what am I supposed to do? "Well then....let's eat." He cleared his throat

Food was good and they ate in silence. Taste of his favourite meal improved his mood slightly. Munching down last bits from his plate, Severus took a sip of wine, savouring the taste. After they finished their meal Remus insisted that they move to the small table for a game of chess.

Later that night Severus had to admit to himself, this was a pleasant evening. He managed to relax, even enjoy the game of chess.

It was a long time since Severus Snape enjoyed anything.