alisanne

Title: Chasing His Tail
Author:

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

snupin100's prompt #474: Howler.
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), Over Tea (LJ/IJ/DW), To Boldly Go (LJ/IJ/DW), and Tainted Love (LJ/IJ/DW).
Characters: Severus Snape/Remus Lupin.
Betas:

sevfan and

emynn.
Authors Notes: AU. Severus regroups.
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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Chasing His Tail

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Severus tried chasing him, but Rosmerta stopped him to pay, and when he exited the pub, Remus gone. He started towards Hogwarts, and ended up running smack into someone.

“Whoa,” said Regulus, clasping his shoulders. “Severus! What’s wrong? You’re running like someone sent you a Howler.” He smirked. “Shouldn’t you be in a corner, snogging Lupin?”

Severus growled. “He’s upset with me.”

“Why?” Regulus narrowed his eyes. “What’s happened?”

When Severus told him, Regulus sighed. “I bet my brother’s been whispering in his ear. He’ll come around eventually.”

“And if he doesn’t?”

Regulus hummed. “Then we go on the offensive.”

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“Why are we here?” Severus asked as Regulus dragged him into the Hog’s Head.

“Malfoy wanted to meet us, remember?” Regulus nudged his shoulder. “I was prepared to make excuses for you when you were supposed to be snogging Lupin, but now that you’re available--”

Severus huffed. “Why do I have to meet with Malfoy? He barely acknowledged me when he was in school.”

Regulus shrugged. “He’s my cousin. He’s not so bad.” He steered Severus towards a dark corner. “Plus, he asked to see you specifically.”

“Oh?”

Regulus grinned. “Yes, he’s heard you’re brilliant at potions. Now come on.”

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Continued in The Right Decision (LJ/IJ/DW).