Unwanted pet (Snupin) *Complete*

Part 38: My mind - your mind

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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Walking into his laboratory Snape tossed one swift glance to a calendar, counting how much longer he will have to endure all this. Lupin's erratic, almost childish behaviour annoyed him. He almost longed for days when they played chess having semi-intelligent conversations.

The fleabag mutt was much more bearable then.

With a sigh, he picked up old, almost ancient, parchment and started to read. When he read through it a couple of times, he placed a parchment on the table and leaned on the wall, closing his eyes.

Excitement filled him up.

What he was about to do was not done in more than 500 years. Taking a few deep breaths, wincing slightly when broken ribs started to sting, he moved away from the wall. Clearing his mind from all thoughts he walked back in the room.

Lupin was still in the armchair, staring into the fire.

"Remus, it is time." Lupin jerked his head towards him. Indecisive and stern look in his eyes, at the same time.

"Tell me what to do."

"Do not resist." Lupin nodded and he pointed his wand at him mumbling softly "Legilimency".

Once he was in Lupin's mind, he felt slightly dizzy. Two sets of thoughts and memories were not easy to overcome. He pushed them away, this time he did not want to see or know.

HE searched through layers until he found what he was looking for - a light silvery line, no thicker than a strand of hair. He began to build link connected to the silver strand. He took his time, careful not to disturb anything else.

Severus could feel the wolf, observing but not interfering.

Half an hour later he pulled back and weakly stumbled to the chair, slumping in it. Severus could feel the sweat dripping between his shoulder blades. He looked at Lupin, who was still breathing heavy.

"How do you feel?" He asked.

"Same." Blinked Lupin. "Should I feel any different?"

"Only if I made a mistake. Let us rest " He grumbled and walked to the bathroom, picking up his nightshirt and a house robe.

Severus turned the water on the shower and stand beneath it, letting the water wash away the feeling of weakness. He closed his eyes, inside his mind, he could feel the link, he had a need to fiddle with it, much like a tooth that is in pain. He wondered what the full potentials of the link were, scroll just hinted more. He was anxious to explore it, but still uncertain of the consequences.

"Severus?" he turned around, pain cut him in half. He pressed his left hand on his ribs and stretched a right hand toward Lupin. Lupin was in the bathroom, looking confused and not sure whether to help or not.

"Lupin! What are you doing here!?!"

"I just wanted...."

"GET OUT!"

"Do you need help?" Lupin made a step toward him.

"Don't you dare come near me, get OUUUUUUUUUUT!!!!"

Lupin just looked at him, with hurt in his eyes and walked out. He slides against the wall, sitting on the shower floor, panting heavily from pain and anger. He slowly got up and turned off the water. Dried himself and dressed. Severus conjured a phial of pain-numbing potion and drank half of it, waiting to take an effect.

When he entered the room, Lupin was on his bed, looking like he is sleeping. With a heavy sigh, he lied down and mumbled Nox .

"Severus..."

"What is it Lupin...ermmm...Remus?" He grumbled fighting a notion to get up and strangle Lupin.

"What is the word?"

"The word?"

"Yes, the word that will stop me."

"Why? Does it matter?"

"I have to know if someone..."

"Lupin..." He sat in bed. "Lumos. Lupin, the link is between you and me, not you and the whole wizarding community."

"Oh! I see. Thank you, Severus."

"Can we sleep now?"

"Yes. I'm sorry, Severus."

"Just, sleep. Nox." He was on the end of his nerves. "Lupin."

"Yes?"

" Prohibere , that is the word."

"Thank you, Severus."

"Yes. And, Remus...."

"Mhm."

"If I see you in the bathroom once more, while I am in there, you are dead. Did I made myself clear?"

"Perfectly." Snickered Lupin.

Room was quiet now.

He closed his eyes and focused on the link. He could sense vibrations from crystals through the link. Soon he sunk into a slumber.