alisanne

In your own space, create a fanwork. A drabble, a ficlet, a podfic, or an icon, art or meta or a rec list. A picspam. Something.

Heh. Well, since I post fic of some kind almost every day, this was rather easy.
And I think it's sort of appropriate that today's post will be the completion of a drabble set I've been working on since last October. ;)

Title: A Fresh Start
Author:

alisanne
Word Count: 100 x 4
Rating: PG
Challenge: Written for

snupin100/

snupin100's prompt #444: Fresh Start.
Characters: Severus Snape/Remus Lupin
Betas:

sevfan and

emynn
Authors Notes: This is the final part of my Snupin Lycanthropy Series. The other parts are: The Experiment, A Good Compromise, Getting Technical, Changes, The Trick of Treating, Onwards and Upwards, Failing at Flirtation, In the Dead of Night, Getting on with Things, Changing Times, A Proper Celebration, Tincture of Tinsel and Weekend Getaway.
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.

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A Fresh Start

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After they returned from their weekend, Remus had expected closeness from Severus, but he seemed more distant. Assuming it was holiday stress, he allowed Severus privacy.

Remus took his potion faithfully, and as the full moon approached, he noticed his temper stayed controlled. It’s working. Remus smiled. It’d be good to have something encouraging to report.

On the night of the full moon, with Andromeda babysitting, Remus arrived at the clinic. The cage was ready, and though Severus seemed nervous, Remus ascribed it to natural apprehension.

When Severus handed him his potion, Remus saluted. “To fresh starts.”

Severus nodded. “Indeed.”

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As was their custom, they chatted while waiting for Remus’ transformation. Remus was in the middle of an amusing Teddy anecdote when Severus interrupted. “How do you feel?”

Remus blinked. “Fine. Why?”

Severus nodded at the window. Turning to look, Remus gaped. Unnoticed, the full moon had risen. “You haven’t transformed.”

“Severus,” breathed Remus. “You did it! You’ve cured lycanthropy!”

Severus was clearly gobsmacked. “We’ll need more tests--” he said, tone dazed.

“Severus.” When Severus turned to look at him, Remus spoke slowly. “You did it. This is a fresh start for all werewolves.”

Slowly, Severus nodded. “So it seems.”

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Word spread rapidly, and Remus didn’t see Severus for days. Severus shared his formula with Potions masters worldwide for testing. It seemed effective in eighty-five percent of werewolves. Knowing Severus, Remus knew he wouldn’t rest until it was one hundred.

As New Year’s approached, Remus owled Severus an invitation to a small party he was having. He received no reply, but hoped Severus would attend nonetheless.

“Relax,” said Andromeda as Remus stared out the window into the darkness. “He’ll show.”

Remus sighed. “I’d hoped this year could be our fresh start.”

“It will be.” Andromeda patted his arm. “You’ll see.”

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It was close to midnight. Remus had almost given up when the knock came. Andromeda smiled. “I’ll take him,” she said, collecting a dozing Teddy from Remus’ arms.

At the door stood Severus, looking apprehensive. “Am I still welcome?”

Without a word, Remus dragged him close, kissing him soundly. From behind them came catcalls. “You’re supposed to wait until midnight!” cried Bill Weasley.

Drawing back, Remus smiled into Severus’ eyes. “Who can wait?” he murmured. “I want our fresh start to begin right now.” And pulling Severus inside, he closed the door.

Slowly, Severus smiled. “Indeed. No arguments from me.”

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