Unwanted pet (Snupin) *Complete*

Part 56: Let him lick his wounds and let me help him

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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Haze danced in front of his eyes draped with the curtain of hair, heartbeats and ragged breath thundering in his ears. Hand still clenched around the hilt of the dagger.

Wave after wave of agonizing pain, fear and panic crushing inside him, threatening to bring him to his knees.

Slowly, surroundings started to come to focus. Dobby was dangling around his leg, not releasing. Albus was saying something to him, shaking his shoulder. He raised his hand into the air.

"I am fine." He squeezed through gritted teeth. "Not now, Albus, I have to focus. He is not severely injured."

Albus released his shoulder, and he focused inwardly, reaching the link and blocking the rest, he will deal with fear later. Three sets of emotions swirled.

One was the undiluted rage, murderous instinct in the purest form, feeble but present.

The second was panic, laced with fear and guilt - Remus.

The third was the pain, need for help and relief from the searing pain, beckoning for help - the Wolf.

"Dobby, take me back into the cage."

"Severus..."

"Professor Snape, sir don't ask that of Dobby." Whined elf

"He needs my help, just take me there and stay with me" He ordered, finally letting the dagger to loudly clang on the floor.

He was in the cage again. Summoning the jar, while Dobby was still holding his leg, clinging for the dear life, and he could not but wonder whose life. Beast was roaring and whining at the same time, retreating from his grasp. Annoyed he yelled, more so that werewolf could hear him than anything else.

"You wanted my help. Now stay put and let me help you."

The beast stopped howling and growling, it fell silent, muscles tight and ready for attack. Nevertheless, it allowed him to approach, observing as he opened the jar. He held out the jar to the beast to sniff - growling Lupin sniffled the content. He took the portion of the jar content and softly whispered.

"This would not hurt, but it is going to be cold." Noticing that his hands tremble when he put the balm on the bleeding wound. Werewolf howled and winced. Before he could do or say anything, he was next to Albus again.

"Dobby" He snapped at the elf.

"Dobby won't let evil Mr Lupin hurt Professor Snape" Peeped elf.

"All right Dobby you can stay here."

"You are not going inside again Severus, are you?" Asked Albus.

"I am. No harm will come to me tonight, not anymore. You can retreat Albus. The wound should heal during transformation, but you can check it for yourself in the morning."

"Maybe you should let him to his own devices tonight."

"How would you like me to jam a poisonous dagger in your tie and let you to your own devices, Albus?"

"Severus, you managed to get out of that cage unharmed maybe it is not smart to push your luck."

"Me being unharmed tonight is short of a miracle. But in there, there is no harm for me. We played our parts, Albus, go now, rest and leave us. Let him lick his wounds and let me help him." The bitterness drizzled from his voice.

"Very well. I'll see you at morning Severus." Sighed Albus and turned.

He did not pay attention to the old wizard. Focusing on the beast, he entered cage again. Approached the whimpering werewolf who rushed to his side and nuzzled gratefully.

"Let me put some more of this balm to your leg and set the covers. I can read if you want."

Beast lied down, allowing him to apply another swat of the balm to the injury, watching him as he took tick duvet and placed it on the ground, big enough for both of them. He took a book and the thin blanket and sit leaning against the wall. Remus dragged himself on the duvet and lied next to him. He started to read, tossing unsettling looks at the wound. Soon enough the beast was sleeping.

However, the sleep could not come to him tonight. His hands were shaking beyond the capability of control. His heart would thump like crazy then regain calm pace just to jolt again. Suddenly, the feeling of trust and gratitude spread through his chest, beast moved its head and placed it in his lap. Warmth soothed him, burying his trembling hands in fur he finally sank into sleep.