Unwanted pet (Snupin) *Complete*

Part 59: So, it is time...

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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Remus blinked, wide stripes of sunlight fell into a room and across his face. Blinking at the ceiling in confusion, it took him few seconds to remember where he is.

Memories rushed back and he groaned.

Getting up he tested a muscle on his injured leg, muscles provided him easy support that was a good news. Walking around his room, he frowned; only now this room seemed small. When he arrived at Hogwarts, after dingy taverns and more often than he cared to remember tents or plain open sky, he had a stable roof over his head.

You can't afford to be picky.

After so many years living from day to day, he had something he could count on.

He still had a job, and a roof over his head and supply of Wolfsbane Potion, he had no right to complain. Still, he hoped to stay a few days more in Hogwarts, spend some time with rest of the staff, talk more with Dumbledore, and play few more games of chess with Snape.

He sighed, Sirius...Well, Sirius was just being Sirius, never thinking things through. A nagging voice in the back of his head, suspiciously sounding lot as if Snape's, voicing his doubts. With a surprise, he discovered that he is angry at Black for his careless stunt, tossing himself on a bed, tried to battle those feelings - their friendship depended on one level on his ability to forgive.

Finally, he decided to give himself some time. Wolf was growling in the back of his head and that was not easy to ignore.

Calm down, he is a friend to, give yourself a time to know him.

Wolf just growled again. Remus sighed, there was no use in pondering about things at this point, and he had to choose his course.

His things were back in the room, unpacked. Deciding that lingering in Hogwarts is impossible now, he was happy that at least packing part is done. He will tell Snape to break a link, say his goodbyes to Albus and spend few days in wizarding London before his job with Gringotts starts. With new determination, he stood up

"Dobby. Dobby!" He called, a little elf appeared with a soft pop.

"Yes Mr Lupin, sir."

"Can you please tell Severus that I am ready, whenever he considers it a good time?"

"Ready for what sir?"

"He will know."

"Anything else sir?"

"No Dobby, that is all. Thank you." The elf just nodded and disappeared again.

He took a parchment and scribbled a note to Dumbledore, loudly notifying another elf's that note has to be delivered instantly. Rummaging through his things, he decided that shower and fresh clothes are in order. Dobby popped up again.

"Mr Lupin, sir. Professor Snape sends you a message; he will be at your place in one hour."

"Thank you, Dobby. This is for all your troubles with me." He smiled giving a galleon to the elf. Dobby widened his eyes.

"That is too much Mr Lupin, sir. Dobby can't take that." Squealed elf.

"Yes you can, you deserved it."

"But I jinxed your hair, sir!"

"And it was well deserved. Dobby, can I ask you for one favour?" Elf nodded and he continued to talk. "Can you take care of professor Snape for me? I know I failed in that promise to you, but I know that you won't fail. Take care of him. And if he needs me, find me and bring me to him, no matter where I am. Can you do that?"

"Dobby can. Mr Lupin sir, you do care for professor Snape?"

"More than you imagine Dobby, more than even he can imagine." He smiled. "Now, take this." He forced a coin into the elf's hand and turned to his trunk. He had enough time to shower before Snape arrives.

An hour later, he was sitting in small and not so comfortable armchair when his fireplace burst to life with green flames. Snape stepped into his room, looking menacing as always. Trying to cover up slight tremble, he smiled.

"So, it is time."

"I believe so." Calmly replied Snape.

"What should I do?"

"Calm yourself, for one. Just sit there and relax, and look me in the eyes."

"We going to do this now?"

"I do not see the reason for the delay, do you?"

"No, no I don't. Yes, that is for the best I suppose." He sighed and placed himself in the comfortable position.

Thinking about first time, they did that, it was not painful, he didn't even feel anything. Unlike real Legilimency this was not unpleasant or intrusive. Snape stood in front of him, looking at him from above.

"Just relax, Lupin. I will not hurt you."

"I know."

"Legilimency." Whispered Snape.