Unwanted pet (Snupin) *Complete*

Part 62: A game of chess

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.

A/N: From now on I have to give special thanks to my dear Jess, without her and her knowledge of chess last few chapters wouldn't be possible.

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Looking at Lupin, he was not sure what the man was doing in his quarters again. He wasn't even sure that Lupin knew why he was here, at his quarters once again. He tossed a glance at Henry, the bird looked more annoyed by the sudden appearance of the unfamiliar face than scared of Remus.

Severus was unsure how to react, what to say. Mulling over a message in his head, still fighting to regain his calm. All this was new territory for him, and as far as he was concerned, removing the source of insecurity from his surroundings was the best course of action.

The message! Suddenly he realized it was a good thing that Lupin showed up, he could ask Wolf to explain. He had to know.

"Let me talk to him."

"He can hear you." Lupin looked utterly confused.

"I do not wish to talk to both of you. I want to talk to him alone." He growled.

For a second it looked like Lupin is going to argue more, but then Lupin's facial expression changed

Boy don't like me in control. The gruff voice answered.

"I got your message."

You understand, let the time pass you'll understand. Don't want explain.

"Fair enough. I...."

I take care of the boy, no harm comes to boy. Nodded Wolf.

"Good." He felt at loss. "Keep him away from me. If you want him safe, you keep him away."

I ask. Stated Wolf.

"Ask."

You boys friend, don't lie, you care for the boy. Give boy something.

"Like a gift, memento?"

No, no gift. Keep in touch. He need it. Boy is sad, boy lost a lot. Boy is scared he'll lose friend. That game you play.

"Chess?"

Yes. Play a game. Write and play a game.

"You are a lot smarter than you let us see."

I know what boy know.

"You know lot more. If I play a game of chess by letter with Lu...boy, will that keep him safe?"

Yes, boy happy, easy to control.

"We have a deal. I will do my part and you will keep him safe. He cannot know..."

Not from me. Boy come now. Stated Wolf and Lupin's face changed expression. "What...What is all this Snape?"

"Nothing, I wanted to say 'goodbye'."

"And I couldn't hear that?" Spat Lupin, he sighed.

"Wolf beat me up, we had to ... clear up some misunderstandings. It is all fine now." He waved dismissively, Lupin tried to speak but it seemed that he was lost at words. He tossed a look around the room thinking about Wolf's words.

Why not?

"Come here Lupin. Remus." He called softly.

Walking a few paces to the corner where sat a small table with a game of chess under a protective charm, he waved his hand again. Remus looked at him with surprise.

"I believe that you know the layout of the pieces by heart, Merlin knows I caught you watching it enough times."

"Yes, yes I know the layout." Stuttered Lupin.

"Good. You are Withe."

"Severus! Are you,...are you sure? That game seemed important to you."

"It is important. Maybe it is time to finish it." He took a black queen and moved it diagonally to B6 "Remember this, next move is yours."

"Now?"

"No, not now Lupin, do not be thick. Owl me your move." He sneered, Lupin looked at him wide-eyed.

"You mean... You want us to stay in contact!" Happiness spill all over Lupin's face.

"We are going to stay in contact, Lupin. I'll continue to make your Wolfsbane potion. This, ... there are no good chess players around, and I just want to finish this bloody game." He grumbled, dosing his voice with annoyance he didn't feel.

"I...thank you, Severus."

"I swear to Merlin, Lupin if you even think of hugging me,...I. Will. End. You." Warned Severus.

"No hugging then." Laughed Lupin. "Well, that's it, expect my owl, Severus." Smiled Lupin and turned to leave, he nodded to Lupin's back.

"Remember what I told you, Remus, no one can know." He reminded Lupin who just nodded and waved, not turning around.

Long after he was alone in the room, he continued staring at the entrance were Lupin disappeared. Finally, he summoned the bottle of wine and poured himself a glass, sitting in the armchair and looking at flames, wondering why was fate testing him in such cruel ways.