alisanne

Title: Secret Weapon
Author:

alisanne
Word Count: 100 x 2
Rating: PG
Challenge: Written for

snupin100's prompt #453: Kreacher.
This is the next in my Snupin School Days Series. The various parts so far are: Extra Assignment (LJ/IJ/DW), Solving the Mystery (LJ/IJ/DW), Homecoming (LJ/IJ/DW), and Lawbreaking (LJ/IJ/DW).
Characters: Severus Snape/Remus Lupin, Regulus Black.
Betas:

sevfan and

emynn.
Authors Notes: AU. Severus calls in reinforcements.
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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Secret Weapon

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“Library again?” Regulus asked as Severus began exiting the common room.

Severus nodded.

Regulus hummed. “People are talking.”

“About what?” Severus asked, defensive.

“You and Lupin.” Regulus pursed his lips. “Did you ever figure out what he’s hiding?”

“No.” Severus narrowed his eyes. “Why?”

Regulus shrugged. “I’ve a way to find out what you want to know.”

“In exchange for what?” Severus had long ago learned that Slytherin favours required payment.

Regulus smiled. “How about you just owe me a favour?”

Severus exhaled. It was dangerous, but he really wanted to know Lupin’s secret. “What’s your method?”

Regulus smiled. “Kreacher!”

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The word was barely out of his mouth when a decrepit house-elf popped into the room, looking around. When it saw it Regulus, it smiled. “Master Regulus needs Kreacher?”

Severus made a face. “This is your method?” he asked, eyeing the elf doubtfully.

Regulus smirked. “Kreacher can sniff out any secret, can’t you, Kreacher?”

The elf frowned at Severus. “Master knows this person is half-blood?” it sniffed.

Regulus nodded. “Nevertheless, he’s my friend, so you’re going to help him.”

Kreacher bowed low. “What does Master need?”

“We need to know Remus Lupin’s secrets.”

Kreacher smiled. “Kreacher is obeying Master.”

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Continued in Simple Solution (LJ/IJ/DW).