Unwanted pet (Snupin) *Complete*

Part 43: I refuse

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Few more days passed.

Standing in the laboratory Remus was darting his eyes from Snape to Dumbledore and back. He could feel the shivers, but he could not tell if it is fear or anger. Snape was adamant in his decision and Dumbledore seemed to support it.

Are they both gone insane? "No, I refuse. Severus if anything, anything goes wrong,...are you aware of the consequences?"

"Since, I was in the sixth grade." Replied Snape calmly and Remus winced.

"Yes, and since that went so well for you, what? You want to repeat the experience."

"Remus, I would not repeat the experience. You are under the influence of two strong potions, that I brew myself. I am quite confident in my potions and my skill. Besides, I would not be alone Albus will be with us."

"If I attack you..."

"I am in no bigger danger than when I was putting my hand in your cage. One bite, one scratch would suffice."

"My boy..." Tried Albus but he cut him off....

"Severus, I know we became friends,..."

"Wishful thinking does not make it so Remus." Sighed Snape "More to the point, your agreement is not needed. There is no need for your agreement. Honestly. Albus, we will proceed as planned."

"I refuse..."

"Remus, you can save yourself a trouble and agree. Alternatively, I can force you to it. It is up to you to decide, given the options. If you are going to excuse me, gentlemen, I have some preparations to make."

Severus turned on the heel and walked out of the room. Remus looked at Albus, hoping that at least old wizard is going to see the reason.

"Albus, if I... if you don't react on time..."

"My boy, I trust Severus without any doubt. You should too."

"I trust him," he exclaimed irritably, Albus looked at him half-amused "I do not trust myself."

"I believe that Severus has a way of ... controlling you. He would not put himself in danger..."

"But don't you see Albus? He would! He would do exactly that."

"Let me rephrase that, Severus is not a man who would put himself in danger without having an escape plan."

"Couple a months ago I'd agree with you but now..., if I learned anything about Snape is one thing...for him danger is an invitation, not a barrier." he signed. This was a lost battle but he still had a need to fight.

"He does have more of Gryffindor traits than one would presume." chuckled Albus "Don't dismiss the fact that Severus is still Slytherin, first and foremost."

Voice in Remus's head whispered. Trust a friend. We won't hurt a friend. Remus sighed.

"I refuse to go through this." Exclaimed Remus much to the voice in his head as to Albus.

"That is no longer your choice." The cold voice behind his back retort. He turned around to face stern looking Snape. In two agile steps, Snape was next to him "You brought this upon yourself remember that." Growled Snape and hit him hard on his jaw.

Remus stumbled few steps clenching his jaw. Before he managed to react, the wolf part of him took over.

You hit . Grumbled the wolf, Albus looked genuinely surprised.

"I did, I need your help."

I help a friend

"Take him to the cage and keep him there."

Wolf nodded and Lupin's features changed. With horror, Remus discovered that his body is moving without his control. In a fit of sheer panic, he glanced at Albus.

"Don't make me do this." He called almost pleadingly.

His body took him to the cage. No matter how much he fought, it was as if he pinned himself to the floor.