Drabble: To Boldly Go

[alisanne]

Title: To Boldly Go
Author: alisanne
Word Count: 100 x 3
Rating: PG
Challenge: Written for snupin100/snupin100/snupin100's prompt #472: Framed.
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), Lawbreaking (LJ/IJ/DW), Secret Weapon (LJ/IJ/DW), Simple Solution (LJ/IJ/DW), Being Obvious (LJ/IJ/DW), Show or Tell (LJ/IJ/DW), Breaking the Code (LJ/IJ/DW), Much Ado About Something (LJ/IJ/DW), Safe as Houses (LJ/IJ/DW), Foolish Speculation (LJ/IJ/DW), Close Encounters (LJ/IJ/DW), Facing the Wolf (LJ/IJ/DW), In the Know (LJ/IJ/DW), Finding a Way Out (LJ/IJ/DW), Winning the Race (LJ/IJ/DW), Slugging it Out (LJ/IJ/DW), Expendable (LJ/IJ/DW), Delicious Addiction (LJ/IJ/DW), Non-Stop (LJ/IJ/DW), Counselling Session (LJ/IJ/DW), and Over Tea (LJ/IJ/DW).
Characters: Severus Snape/Remus Lupin, Regulus Black, Sirius Black, James Potter.
Betas: sevfan and emynn.
Authors Notes: AU. Severus takes the next step.
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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To Boldly Go

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When Severus returned to Slytherin, Regulus was waiting, framed by the fireplace. “Recruitment?” Regulus frowned. “What does Dumbledore think we’re doing?”

“No idea.” Severus shrugged. “Although, didn’t you say Lucius Malfoy wanted to meet with us next weekend?”

“Yes. He’s coming to Hogsmeade to talk to some of us. Something about a political movement.” Regulus raised an eyebrow. “Are you going to report that to Dumbledore?”

Severus snorted. “Don’t be ridiculous, I’m no tattler.”

Regulus nodded, then smirked. “Hey, if you want to skip the meeting and hang out with Remus, I’ll cover for you.”

Severus blushed. “Shut it, you.”

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After dinner, Severus hurried to the library to meet Remus. Upon arrival, however, Potter and Black were waiting. Severus frowned. “Where’s Remus?”

“Elsewhere.” Black smirked unpleasantly. “You saw Dumbledore today. Why?”

“None of your business,” snapped Severus.

Potter stepped forward. “Look, Snape. Very few people know Remus’ secret. We want to keep it that way.”

Severus nodded curtly. “Agreed.”

“When people know a...creature’s around, it gets blamed...framed for everything. We don’t want that.”

“Right.”

Potter exhaled. “Then you won’t tell anyone anything?”

“Naturally not.”

“See, Siri, it’s fine,” Potter murmured.

Black was still glaring at Severus. “We’ll see.”

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Black and Potter had just left when Remus arrived. “Sorry I’m late,” he said. “I had to return to Gryffindor to get my books, and the Fat Lady was out of her frame--” He stopped. “What’s wrong?”

Severus nodded. “Nothing.”

“Hm.” Eyes narrowed, Remus settled into the chair beside him. “Tell me.”

“It’s just--” Severus cleared his throat. “Are you going to Hogsmeade next weekend?”

“Probably.” Remus hummed. “Why?”

“Want to go together?” Severus held his breath.

Slowly, Remus grinned. “Severus Snape. Are you asking me on a date?”

“I...yes.”

Remus leaned close, and, shockingly, kissed him. “Then, yes.”

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Continued in Tainted Love (LJ/IJ/DW).