alisanne

Title: Slytherin Secrets
Author:

alisanne
Word Count: 100 x 3
Rating: G
Challenge: Written for

snupin100's prompt #481: Lipstick.
This is the next in my Snupin School Days Series (LJ/IJ/DW).
Characters: Severus Snape/Remus Lupin.
Beta(s):

sevfan and

emynn.
Authors Notes: AU. Time is running out
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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Slytherin Secrets

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The Great Hall was practically deserted when they arrived. Severus hesitated at the door, pondering where to eat. Remus, having moved ahead, paused. “Are you coming?”

Severus licked his lips, but before he could reply, the matter was taken out of his hands. “Of course he is,” said Lily, steering him towards the Gryffindor table.

Behind her was Potter. Severus stared at his mouth. “Are you wearing lipstick?”

Potter blushed, scrubbing at his mouth, and by the time Severus sat down beside Remus, he was smirking.

“Isn’t this lovely?” said Lily. “The study group back together.”

Remus smiled. “It’s perfect.”

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Severus felt out of place at Gryffindor’s table. “I should return to Slytherin,” he whispered to Remus as everyone chatted. He sighed, watching Lily kiss Potter’s cheek, leaving lipstick behind.

“Why?” Remus asked. “I promise, the food here’s just as good.”

“Maybe he doesn’t like the company,” sneered Black.

Remus glared. “Right now I’m not so sure about the company either,” he snapped.

Black huffed.

“I’m fine.” Severus smirked. “Just takes getting used to.” He’d just dished himself some food when someone touched his shoulder. Severus blinked up at Regulus. “What’s wrong?”

“Sorry to interrupt,” Regulus said. “We should talk.”

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“Slytherin secrets?” said Black.

Regulus raised an eyebrow. “Like you don’t have your own?”

Black coughed, looking away.

“Is he joining us, too?” asked Potter, arm over Lily’s shoulders. “Bloody hell, we’re becoming Gryffinsly house or something.”

Regulus smirked. “Nice lipstick,” he said. “And Slythindor’s a better name.”

Severus grinned. “We should do this away from the table,” he said, standing up. “Be right back.”

“Pillocks,” muttered Regulus when they were out of earshot.

“Yeah,” agreed Severus. He eyed Remus. “Although not all of them.”

Regulus made a gagging noise. “Whatever. Anyway, we’ve a problem.”

“What?”

“Malfoy wants an answer.”

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Continued in Finding Alternatives (LJ/IJ/DW).