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snupin100's prompt #499: The Fidelius Charm.
This is the FINAL INSTALLMENT (OMG!) in my Snupin School Days Series (LJ/IJ/DW).
Characters: Severus Snape/Remus Lupin.
Beta(s):sevfan and emynn.
Authors Notes: AU. Severus saves the day, although Lupin helps.
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has commented on this story through the long weeks of writing. It's been tremendous fun! And honesty, I was planning on ending it NEXT week since it's Snupin100 last week, but the boys decided differently, so who am I to argue? *g*
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.
~
End Game
~
Severus watched Bellatrix strap the Muggle onto a table. From the corner of his eye he saw Padfoot slip out, and he hoped to hell he was leaving for reinforcements. I hope this place isn’t under a Fidelius Charm.
Exchanging a look with Regulus, Severus swallowed hard. He wasn’t prepared to commit murder, and he was pretty sure Regulus wasn’t either.
Suddenly, the mirror in his pocket pulsed. Severus let it go. I hope that means help’s on the way.
“He’s ready,” cackled Bellatrix, standing back. Then, all eyes were on Severus and Regulus.
“Go on,” said Riddle. “Kill him.”
~
“Why are you hesitating, gentlemen?” Riddle’s eyes were cold. “We’ve no room for squeamish wizards.”
Severus coughed. “I apologise. It’s just I’d hoped--”
“Hoped what?” Riddle snapped.
“As you know, I’m an...experimenter.” Severus smirked. “I’d hoped to have the opportunity to try some...research.” He turned to Malfoy. “This place is under a Fidelius Charm, I presume?”
Malfoy huffed. “No.”
Riddle’s expression cleared. He laughed. “Always thinking ahead. I like that.” He pursed his lips. “You can play next time. Now, you must prove your mettle.”
Avery pushed Regulus forward so he was beside Severus.
Riddle smiled coldly. “Proceed.”
~
Regulus and Severus both drew wands. “W-what method would you like?” Regulus asked.
Bellatrix snorted. “Just use the Killing Curse, dolts!”
Riddle held up a hand and Bellatrix immediately bowed her head subserviently. “It’s a valid question, Bella. There are many ways to kill, after all. Perhaps Severus has a preferred way?”
Severus swallowed hard. “I’m no expert,” he said. “But I should think the first requirement would be somewhere that’s under a Fidelius Charm.”
“I think we can assume that Lucius has the place sufficiently warded against intruders.” Riddle drew his own wand. “Now, stop dithering. Do the deed!”
~
With wild thoughts of somehow freeing the Muggle and shielding them all long enough to get out, Severus raised his wand. But when a crash caused the building to reverberate, he stepped back. “What’s that?”
“An excellent question.” Riddle stared at Malfoy. “You claimed the Manor was secure.”
“It is!” Malfoy stepped back while everyone else started to edge away from him. “No one can get in.”
“Someone is.” Casually, Riddle pointed his wand at the Muggle. “Avada Ked--!”
“Stupefy!” The spell came from beyond the door, but Severus knew the voice.
“Remus?” he cried as hexes started flying. “Remus!”
~
Regulus dragged Severus away. “Come on! It’ll occur to someone eventually that we’re the betrayers, especially since you kept asking about the Fidelius!”
Ducking hexes, they crawled beneath furniture. When he peered through, Severus saw Fabian, Gideon, and a fierce-faced man with piercing blue eyes who wielded a staff like it was a wand.
Riddle was holding off several people, but when a woman entered, adding her spells to the attack, he folded, his body being blasted against a wall.
After that, the others capitulated and as Severus stood, he was tackled. “Severus!”
“Remus!” Severus closed his eyes and clung.
~
“How’s he not dead?” The woman, Alice, eyed Riddle. “Does he have nine lives?”
“Yes, actually.” Black, back in human shape, brandished a book. “I found this while exploring. Riddle’s been experimenting with things called Horcruxes?”
“Gimme that!” Alastor Moody, the staff wielder, crowed. “We have you now, Riddle.”
“I was Imperiused, I tell you!” Malfoy cried as he was dragged off.
Severus, leaning against Remus, snorted.
“Great work, Snape.” Gideon approached. “We’d have failed without you and Regulus. With what we heard through Remus’ mirror, and your memories, you’ve saved the day.”
Remus grinned. “That’s Severus, a Gryffindor at heart.”
~
With Riddle contained, everyone returned to the Lupins’ to celebrate. Dumbledore and McGonagall even attended. Severus avoided Dumbledore, however. He still didn’t trust him.
Black was surprisingly pleasant. “Always thought you were decent, Snape,” he slurred after several ales. “Eh, James?”
James simply chuckled.
The party was still going on when Remus led Severus outside. “In addition to Riddle, they caught a werewolf named Greyback.”
Severus blinked. “Is he--”
Remus nodded. “He turned me.”
There were no words, so Severus simply hugged him. And that’s how Lily found them. “May I have a word with Sev?”
Grinning, Remus stepped aside.
~
Arms linked, Severus and Lily strolled the Lupins’ garden. “Things worked out, didn’t they?” she said. “Aren’t you glad I made you come to study group all those months ago?”
Severus sighed. “I suppose. Things got mad in the middle, though.”
“True.” Lily rested her head on Severus’ shoulder. “So I’ve something to tell you.”
“What’s that?”
“James and I are getting married.”
Severus froze mid-step. Lily’s hand tightened on his arm. They stood in silence for several moments. Finally, Severus smiled. “I’m happy for you,” he said, meaning it. “Congratulations.”
Lily looked up at him. “I believe you are.”
~
They were still outside when Remus came looking. “The party’s breaking up,” he said. “James is looking for you, Lily. He seems nervous.”
Lily smiled. “We’re telling my parents tomorrow,” she said, leaning up to kiss Severus’ cheek. “Wish me luck.”
Severus grinned. “They’re not who he’ll need the luck with.”
Lily chuckled. “He won you over.”
“I’m not as tough as Petunia.”
Lily’s eyes widened. “Bloody hell.”
Once alone, Remus pulled Severus close. “You okay?” he asked, searching Severus’ eyes.
“Yes,” said Severus, kissing him.
“Good. Ready for bed? Because I’m considering casting a Fidelius Charm so we’re not disturbed,” Remus joked.
Severus grinned. “Brilliant.”
~
They snuck into Remus’ room. Black saw them, but he simply winked, slinging an arm over Regulus’ shoulders to distract him as they moved past. “Apparently, Sirius is our Fidelius Secret-Keeper,” joked Remus.
In bed, they curled together, Severus sighing. Remus began shaking and, concerned, Severus rubbed soothing circles on his back. “What’s wrong?”
“I was scared today,” Remus whispered. “I could’ve lost you.”
“But you didn’t.”
“True.” Remus rolled Severus onto his back. “I didn’t.”
Their lovemaking was intense, life-affirming, and, afterwards, as Severus caught his breath, he hummed, contented. They’d been through the fire. All was well.
~
Author:
alisanneWord Count: 100 x 10
Rating: PG
Challenge: Written for
snupin100/snupin100/snupin100's prompt #499: The Fidelius Charm.This is the FINAL INSTALLMENT (OMG!) in my Snupin School Days Series (LJ/IJ/DW).
Characters: Severus Snape/Remus Lupin.
Beta(s):
sevfan and emynn.Authors Notes: AU. Severus saves the day, although Lupin helps.
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has commented on this story through the long weeks of writing. It's been tremendous fun! And honesty, I was planning on ending it NEXT week since it's Snupin100 last week, but the boys decided differently, so who am I to argue? *g*
Disclaimer: The characters contained herein are not mine. No money is being made from this fiction, which is presented for entertainment purposes only.
~
End Game
~
Severus watched Bellatrix strap the Muggle onto a table. From the corner of his eye he saw Padfoot slip out, and he hoped to hell he was leaving for reinforcements. I hope this place isn’t under a Fidelius Charm.
Exchanging a look with Regulus, Severus swallowed hard. He wasn’t prepared to commit murder, and he was pretty sure Regulus wasn’t either.
Suddenly, the mirror in his pocket pulsed. Severus let it go. I hope that means help’s on the way.
“He’s ready,” cackled Bellatrix, standing back. Then, all eyes were on Severus and Regulus.
“Go on,” said Riddle. “Kill him.”
~
“Why are you hesitating, gentlemen?” Riddle’s eyes were cold. “We’ve no room for squeamish wizards.”
Severus coughed. “I apologise. It’s just I’d hoped--”
“Hoped what?” Riddle snapped.
“As you know, I’m an...experimenter.” Severus smirked. “I’d hoped to have the opportunity to try some...research.” He turned to Malfoy. “This place is under a Fidelius Charm, I presume?”
Malfoy huffed. “No.”
Riddle’s expression cleared. He laughed. “Always thinking ahead. I like that.” He pursed his lips. “You can play next time. Now, you must prove your mettle.”
Avery pushed Regulus forward so he was beside Severus.
Riddle smiled coldly. “Proceed.”
~
Regulus and Severus both drew wands. “W-what method would you like?” Regulus asked.
Bellatrix snorted. “Just use the Killing Curse, dolts!”
Riddle held up a hand and Bellatrix immediately bowed her head subserviently. “It’s a valid question, Bella. There are many ways to kill, after all. Perhaps Severus has a preferred way?”
Severus swallowed hard. “I’m no expert,” he said. “But I should think the first requirement would be somewhere that’s under a Fidelius Charm.”
“I think we can assume that Lucius has the place sufficiently warded against intruders.” Riddle drew his own wand. “Now, stop dithering. Do the deed!”
~
With wild thoughts of somehow freeing the Muggle and shielding them all long enough to get out, Severus raised his wand. But when a crash caused the building to reverberate, he stepped back. “What’s that?”
“An excellent question.” Riddle stared at Malfoy. “You claimed the Manor was secure.”
“It is!” Malfoy stepped back while everyone else started to edge away from him. “No one can get in.”
“Someone is.” Casually, Riddle pointed his wand at the Muggle. “Avada Ked--!”
“Stupefy!” The spell came from beyond the door, but Severus knew the voice.
“Remus?” he cried as hexes started flying. “Remus!”
~
Regulus dragged Severus away. “Come on! It’ll occur to someone eventually that we’re the betrayers, especially since you kept asking about the Fidelius!”
Ducking hexes, they crawled beneath furniture. When he peered through, Severus saw Fabian, Gideon, and a fierce-faced man with piercing blue eyes who wielded a staff like it was a wand.
Riddle was holding off several people, but when a woman entered, adding her spells to the attack, he folded, his body being blasted against a wall.
After that, the others capitulated and as Severus stood, he was tackled. “Severus!”
“Remus!” Severus closed his eyes and clung.
~
“How’s he not dead?” The woman, Alice, eyed Riddle. “Does he have nine lives?”
“Yes, actually.” Black, back in human shape, brandished a book. “I found this while exploring. Riddle’s been experimenting with things called Horcruxes?”
“Gimme that!” Alastor Moody, the staff wielder, crowed. “We have you now, Riddle.”
“I was Imperiused, I tell you!” Malfoy cried as he was dragged off.
Severus, leaning against Remus, snorted.
“Great work, Snape.” Gideon approached. “We’d have failed without you and Regulus. With what we heard through Remus’ mirror, and your memories, you’ve saved the day.”
Remus grinned. “That’s Severus, a Gryffindor at heart.”
~
With Riddle contained, everyone returned to the Lupins’ to celebrate. Dumbledore and McGonagall even attended. Severus avoided Dumbledore, however. He still didn’t trust him.
Black was surprisingly pleasant. “Always thought you were decent, Snape,” he slurred after several ales. “Eh, James?”
James simply chuckled.
The party was still going on when Remus led Severus outside. “In addition to Riddle, they caught a werewolf named Greyback.”
Severus blinked. “Is he--”
Remus nodded. “He turned me.”
There were no words, so Severus simply hugged him. And that’s how Lily found them. “May I have a word with Sev?”
Grinning, Remus stepped aside.
~
Arms linked, Severus and Lily strolled the Lupins’ garden. “Things worked out, didn’t they?” she said. “Aren’t you glad I made you come to study group all those months ago?”
Severus sighed. “I suppose. Things got mad in the middle, though.”
“True.” Lily rested her head on Severus’ shoulder. “So I’ve something to tell you.”
“What’s that?”
“James and I are getting married.”
Severus froze mid-step. Lily’s hand tightened on his arm. They stood in silence for several moments. Finally, Severus smiled. “I’m happy for you,” he said, meaning it. “Congratulations.”
Lily looked up at him. “I believe you are.”
~
They were still outside when Remus came looking. “The party’s breaking up,” he said. “James is looking for you, Lily. He seems nervous.”
Lily smiled. “We’re telling my parents tomorrow,” she said, leaning up to kiss Severus’ cheek. “Wish me luck.”
Severus grinned. “They’re not who he’ll need the luck with.”
Lily chuckled. “He won you over.”
“I’m not as tough as Petunia.”
Lily’s eyes widened. “Bloody hell.”
Once alone, Remus pulled Severus close. “You okay?” he asked, searching Severus’ eyes.
“Yes,” said Severus, kissing him.
“Good. Ready for bed? Because I’m considering casting a Fidelius Charm so we’re not disturbed,” Remus joked.
Severus grinned. “Brilliant.”
~
They snuck into Remus’ room. Black saw them, but he simply winked, slinging an arm over Regulus’ shoulders to distract him as they moved past. “Apparently, Sirius is our Fidelius Secret-Keeper,” joked Remus.
In bed, they curled together, Severus sighing. Remus began shaking and, concerned, Severus rubbed soothing circles on his back. “What’s wrong?”
“I was scared today,” Remus whispered. “I could’ve lost you.”
“But you didn’t.”
“True.” Remus rolled Severus onto his back. “I didn’t.”
Their lovemaking was intense, life-affirming, and, afterwards, as Severus caught his breath, he hummed, contented. They’d been through the fire. All was well.
~
