Unwanted pet (Snupin) *Complete*

Part 26: A gentleman never 'kiss and tell'

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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Sitting on the staff meeting, Severus was bored out of his mind, the only remotely interesting thing was that he had to explain how he gave 10 points to Hermione on Saturday due to a fact that only she had semi-decent paper. Shooting darts of poison through his eyes at widely grinning Lupin.

After the meeting was finished, staff separated into the groups. This was the least favourite part of the day for him - unnecessary socialization. At the beginning, he would leave the room immediately, but Dumbledore insisted that he stay. So, he would stay, secluding himself in the corner and look grim. Grim enough for others to carefully avoid him. However, today...

Today looking grim didn't do him much good.

He tossed one swift, envious look at Madam Hooch, she was dozing off in her chair. Flitwick, on the other hand, cornered him.

As it turned out, Flitwick had a passion for garden gnomes. Beaming excitedly about Snape' participation in new magical developments and blabbing about gnomes. Flitwick didn't want to budge, even after Severus gave him only monosyllabic answers.

Giving up and pretending that he listens, he tossed a glance around the room. Minerva and Pomona talked with Lupin. He caught a part of the conversation and felt like all the hair on his body is standing straight.

"Remus is work all you do?"

"What else could it be Pomona?"

"Well, a bit of romance wouldn't hurt..." Squealed Pomona "If you don't mind me saying so, Remus."

"Pomona!" Shrieked Minerva "What are you babbling about?"

Severus wholeheartedly agreed with Minerva, while he choked on his tea. Remus looked at him.

"Why not?! I'm sorry my boy but I know about you." Mildly smiled Pomona, patting Lupin's arm.

"No problem Pomona, it is not a secret." Smiled Lupin politely.

"And anyway," Continued Pomona stubbornly. "Severus is our youngest member of staff, but he is so alone. It is not good for the boy. I don't know if he likes men, but if he does... In addition, you Remus, you are such gentlemen. These old walls would not see any harm to see a bit of romance."

"Oh, Pomona! Shush... poppycock ..." Hissed Minerva.

To Severus' horror, Remus stepped towards Pomona with a very sensitive smile and gently pushed Pomona's chin up with his finger, looking her straight in the eyes. Pomona blushed. Snape focused his attention on them, pretending still to listen to Flitwick's babbling.

He felt a chill running down his spine.

What is going to do now? That fool of a mutt.

Much to his dismay, even Hooch stopped snoozing and approach two women and Remus.

"Pomona, do you really think that I am a gentleman?" asked Lupin and Pomona nodded, blushing even harder. "Then why would you expect me to reveal that kind of information? As you are very well aware that true gentleman never 'kiss and tell'."

Pomona's eyes widened.

Minerva stopped in an attempt to form a sentence and just stood with her mouth open.

Hooch's eyes darted from him to Remus and back.

Severus' mind worked fast, thinking of an excuse to meddle in and stop that nonsense before Remus had any chance to mess things up even worse.