Unwanted pet (Snupin) *Complete*

Part 49: The list

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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Days seemed to fly by, for him. They were still working on that silly research paper, and he remained silent, even when he figured out that their fields would not find the solution.

To keep up the pretences, he thought bitterly.

He was feeling restless and annoyed, and most dissatisfying part was - he could not figure out why.

Tossing aside the last 4th-year essay, Severus sighed. He Pinched the root of the nose and closed his eyes, the headaches became more frequent.

Two more wweeks.

Counting time became his litany. Taking a clear parchment, he made a list of things he needed to do in these two weeks

Test reaction to cuts with silver in human form.

Talk to Dobby

Finish the paper; make sure to cut off Albus and his future meddling!

Break the Link

Stop administering the second potion

Looking at the paper he sighed again.

Setting parchment aside, he conjured a notebook and started to scribble on it. Albus was right - Remus was one of his most important researchers now. Taking notes about his observations as well as a hypothesis for further development was now his daily habit. After filling almost three full pages he took a small curved silver blade, used for precise cutting of leaves and strands from plants and he looked at it.

Tonight.

Sitting back in his chair, he reached for the Link. In rare times, he indulged himself in the exploration of the possibilities of the Link. He discovered that link could be used to communicate emotions and general notion in near proximity. Focusing on the slight trembling of the link. Annoyance he felt was not his, it was mixed with frustration, insecurity and fuzz of double set of emotions so opposite that caused him to feel dizzy.

"Dobby, Dobby." He called, in short time elf popped in.

"Yes professor Snape, you called Dobby?"

"I did. Thank you for coming so fast." He smiled at the elf. "I want to thank you for all your help in past few months."

"Dobby will help professor Snape." Blinked elf happily.

"I think it is time to lift the jinx from Professor Lupin's hair."

"Mr Lupin is very unhappy with that." Agreed Dobby. "Professor Snape, are we going to stop telling Mr Lupin things that are not happening too?"

"No Dobby, he has to believe in all that was said." He replied curtly.

"Mr Lupin was sad thinking that you cried, sir."

"I know Dobby, but some things are necessary. Dobby, you can move through barriers and wards?"

"Dobby can, elf magic"

"If you remain next to me but hidden during the professor Lupin last transformation, can you get me out before wolf manage to bite me if something goes wrong?"

"Dobby can. Sir, Dobby is scared for you." Elves ears flopped to the side, the little elf was looking sad.

"There are things I have to do Dobby. In addition, makes me feel safe to know I can count on you." He softened his voice, feeling a sting of guilt for making elf so sad, he handed 2 galleons to the elf. "This is for your service and help in these past months."

"This is too much." Shrieked Dobby looking at the gold coins, not reaching to take them "Dobby didn't deserve that much sir."

"Yes, you did. On my next trip to Hogsmeade, I will bring you socks and a set of tea cosies. Now, take it." He nudged the elf. "Just lift the jinx."

"Dobby will do that right away." Grinned elf taking the coins, he looked at them as he was just received full vault of gold. He smiled.

"Thank you, Dobby that would be all. We will need dinner at the usual time, no glamour on the silverware this time for Lupin." The elf nodded and despaired.

He took the parchment and crossed one thing on it, wondering how many tasks he can cross over by the end of the day.

Test reaction to cuts with silver in human form.

Talk to Dobby

Finish the paper; make sure to cut off Albus and his future meddling!

Break the Link

Stop administering the second potion