Unwanted pet (Snupin) *Complete*

Part 37: Empas

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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Lupin sneaks up in the room, it was late at night. He drank the potion left for him in the laboratory and crept toward his bed looking at the floor. He nearly fell when Snape rose from an armchair.

"You idiotic, fleabag! Sit down we need to talk." Startled, he looked around like he was searching the way out. "I have no patience for your childish fits. Sit...down...now."

Reluctantly, still not raising his eyes from the floor, he sat on the edge of the other chair. Noticing that Snape has a rigid posture as he sat, not leaning but still holding his back straight curtly. He winced.

"Lu...Remus. Look at me." Snape asked he shook his head. "So, is this Gryffindor bravery? You can do the damage as long as you do not face it. I said look. At. Me."

He raised his eyes and looked at Snape's face. Snape was calm. How does he manage to do this all the time?

"You can relax Remus I will not hurt you. In addition, there is a way, which can assure that you will not hurt me, anymore. However, you have to agree to it, both of you have to agree." Snape's voice was a bit softer than he expected. However, on the mentioning of his other personality, he hunched his shoulders. "Remus what I am about to do, If you agree, is...."

Remus finally lifted his head. Snape looked almost bored. He felt tense, Snape was not the one to stop sentence in the middle.

Listen, friend, he helps. Whispered voice in his head.

His throat was clenched and dry but he nodded, Snape relaxed a bit.

"It is an old and relatively unexplored branch of Legilimency. I would have to create a ... link... between your mind and mine. It is like...trigger word... that would stop you in case you start to act violently again."

"And you are good in Legilimency?" Asked Remus sheepishly, Snape just smirked, "Did you done that before?"

"No."

"Is it ever done before?"

"Yes,...with more or less success. Albeit not that often. If done improperly, consequences are...disastrous for both sides."

"Are you sure...."

"You are a true image of bravery, Lupin." Smirked Snape "Do you believe that I would suggest something like that if I am not sure that I can do it?"

"Yes, yes you are ..." He mumbled, more so he would say anything than to give a reply.

"That is why I need your consent, both of your consents. Entering one's mind in this way is not..." Snape paused as if he is considering what phrase to use which made him nervous "...it is just different. It is not common Legilimency practice, in fact, I am sure that no one tried these for a very long time. To create a permanent link, I need to have free accesses, and you have to agree. Both of you have to agree. I will not be able to read or influence your thoughts, nor do you mine."

"I don't want to hurt anyone." Whispered Remus. I allow, trust friend. " I...we agree, both of us." He squeezed out, feeling as if he is losing his mind.

Constant whispers and persistent, nagging voice in his head created pressure and forced him to feel angry.

"I swear to Salazar, Lupin, even Potter has more backbone than you do!" Hissed Snape "You are what you are, be honest at least with yourself, and accept it. Gryffindor's and double standards." Spat Snape, disapproval and scorn written clearly all over his face.

Lupin looked at him, blinking, not understanding fully why Severus is so angry with him. Friend is smart , whispered wolf. He sighed

"When we are going to this?"

"Tonight, in short time, I need to prepare myself." Snape stood up and walked from the room, leaving him alone with his thoughts.