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Ties of Friendship, Bonds of Fate	By : KusanoSaku Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male > Snape/Remus Views: 5675 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Title: Ties of Friendship, bonds of Fate

Pairings: Future JamesxLily and RemusxSeverus

Rating: K to start but future M.

Notes: Bound to you Pre-quel. Pre-Harry Potter Era Hogwarts, Marauder era AR/AU.

Chapter Four- Unexpected Saviours

Five years…

They were now about to start their fifth years…

Lucius and Andromeda had graduated two years ago.

The 'Evil' Bellatrix had succeeded her as Queen of Slytherin; Narcissa was more distant then ever without Lucius and Andromeda to encourage her to be friendly.

Lucius was free of his loathed betrothal to Andromeda, the Queen of Slytherin and then Head Girl had eloped over Winter Holidays their seventh year when Severus was a Third Year with a Hufflepuff named Ted Tonks. It had come as a complete shock. Not only had she broken a magical contract but she had also dared to tie her blood and magic to a Muggleborn. Now Severus understood why she wasn't so cruel to him as some had been. Unfortunately, since Sirius ran away this summer [He didn't go home with his brother Regulus when Kreacher came to get them] to escape his mother's plans to solidify her son's betrothal to his cousin that betrothal was now null and void due to Sirius' disownment. Thus still desirous of linking the Malfoy Family and the Black line Sirius' mother had convinced Lord Malfoy to agree to a betrothal between her fifteen year old niece and his nineteen-year-old son.

Lucius was furious, and he called Narcissa that child…

Which was understandable, Narcissa couldn't seem to make decisions for herself. She had no personality, her likes and dislikes were decided by which sister got to her first and who was close enough to exert an influence.

Narcissa wasn't keen on it either; the only person she was truly close to was Regulus.

Their parents made it clear it was Bonding or Banishment…

Lily was sweet on James, he knew it but she still ignored his requests to go on a date with him. Potter still had a lot of growing up to do…

While only Sirius seemed to enjoy the game of 'Snivellius-baiting' they all enjoyed the dangerous game of 'Dodge-Willow'.

James wasn't going to be a Prefect but Lily and Lupin were, while James had a shot at Quidditch Captain. Their group was going to be furious that he hadn't been made a prefect. Narcissa must have been but not Severus. The Fifth Year Slytherin Boy's Prefect was probably Evan Rosier. Even Sirius knew Rosier's marks were lower then his- it was all politics. The Slytherin fifth year prefect couldn't be a Halfblood. He would have no respect, after all Slughorn disliked him and only begrudgingly invited him to attend his Slug Club meetings. .

Severus was still planning on taking his core classes: Charms, Herbology, Potions, History of Magic, Transfiguration and Defense Against the Dark Arts as well as Alchemy, Ancient Studies, Ancient Runes, Arithmancy, Advanced Magical Theory, Art and Music. Thankfully there was only two conflicting class but because of his marks he was able to procure a Time Turner. He didn't take Divination because he thought it was a waste of time, preferring to ground himself in classes that required a logical mind rather then the stuff and nonsense of fortune-telling. He also chose not to take Care of Magical creatures because it conflicted with his Alchemy class and because he wasn't interested.

Yes, the only one who really didn't like him apart from Bellatrix was her disowned cousin Sirius. Though why that was he didn't know…

James rarely joined in on the Snivellius-baiting sessions but he didn't do much to stop them either. Because Remus didn't approve of them and was vocal about it as well as Lily Sirius chose to do them where they couldn't see and award him detentions and dock points.

Pettigrew went whichever way the wind blew; he liked him only if he was tutoring him in Potions. The teen was so dense when it came to potions that he'd get a P in both the written and the practical. Remus would get an Outstanding on the Written but he'd be lucky to get an Acceptable in the Practical.

James told him that sooner or later Sirius would come around and stop acting like an arse.

He was fifteen; he and Lily would be sixteen in January…

He'd been having sexual fantasies and dreams about Remus recently…

He'd made the mistake of not buying portable silencing charms…

His father hated poufs more than Wizarding folk…

His home life had gotten worse, not that he dared admit it to Lily. He was beaten and starved more often. Sometimes he was forced to lie in a pool of his own blood for days because Tobias locked him in a cupboard. This was one of those times…

Sirius was living with James at the Abbey.

If only he could have some place to run to…

He did worry about his mother if he left her to Tobias' not so tender mercies.

He was sure that the Evans would take him in but Petunia hated him and he would hate to cause the Evans more trouble by making them aware of how bad the situation was.

Then it happened, Tobias discovering his feelings or at least desire for Remus….

He'd been incommunicado for two weeks because Tobias had strangled his owl Zar…

Any and all letters were burnt unread.

Tobias had beaten him senseless practically and locked him in the coat closet again.

He didn't know what to do…he couldn't use magic to escape or they'd throw him out of Hogwarts which was safer then at home.

Then something beyond his wildest dreams and fears happened…

Lily and Remus had come to look for him.

They were his best friends…

He could hear them talking.

"How did you get here Remus?"

"Former Head Boy Malfoy hasn't heard from Severus either and had sent me a portkey. He seems to trust a Halfblood Gryffindor more than a Muggleborn one, sorry."

Of course, Lucius still had his prejudices but since their group had three Purebloods, two Halfbloods and only one Muggleborn it was all right. Potter, Black and Pettigrew were purebloods while Lupin and himself were the Halfbloods.

Lily and Remus had come to find him…

He was frightened, how they react to the mess he was.

Remus said, "It smells like something died here."

"Where is that terrible smell coming from?"

"That cupboard I think."

It was Remus who tore the door off its hinges.

He'd never been so embarrassed as when that door opened.

He was wearing rags, the closet he was locked in was tiny and he'd been in there for days. To his embarrassment he'd lost control of his bladder and bowels more then a handful of times since. He was starving and filthy.

Just how did that guy get so strong? He didn't play Quidditch; he didn't lift weights- unless you counted his books and he sure didn't run. Ripping a locked door open without magic? It should be impossible.

Lily sobbed when she saw him but Remus was angry, his eyes flashed in fury.

"Who did this to you? I'll kill them! Who dared touch my mate?"

The word 'mate' didn't sound as if Remus meant friend…

Lily was sobbing, "Oh Sevvie…" she turned to Remus, "Can you pick him up? We've got to see how bad he is injured."

Severus was too weak to move but he tried to speak through his parched lips.

Remus took one look at Lily, "James won't forgive me for this but we'll have to strip to get him clean. None of his clothes will fit me."

Lily nodded, she removed her skirt and shirt, stripping down to her bra and panties and storing them in her purse.

Remus did the same, folding his clothes and handing them to her before picking him up.

Severus was too weak to feel anything but the deepest shame as his friend held him cradled in his arms.

He was carried to their filthy bathroom; he hadn't had a chance to clean it in weeks.

Lily silently scrubbed the bathtub before filling it with almost hot water.

Together, they scrubbed him.

It was Remus who bathed his genitals, Severus' face felt hot with shame. He'd fantasized about Remus' hands on his body but this was humiliating.

It took three or four fresh full tubs of water to get him clean.

Remus kissed his forehead, "I'll find him something to wear."

Lily was still crying, "He can't stay here."

"If only the…he can't stay with me."

Lily nodded, "Your mother is ill…"

Remus nodded slowly, "I'd asked Mrs. Potter to take him in, she's a Healer but Sirius lives there."

"He's staying with me. I'll sleep on Tunnie's floor."

Severus knew that tone; it meant he had no choice. He didn't have the energy to fight her. He reached for Lily's hand and moved his mouth as if he wanted to speak.

Lily leaned over as Remus left the bathroom.

Severus said in an almost inaudible voice, "Annie. Healer."

"Andromeda Tonks? Is a Healer? You want her?"

Severus tried to nod but his head ached, he was dizzy and felt nauseous.

Remus hurried in with what looked like clean clothes. "This might do. They're the best he's got." His body was shaking with anger, "there are holes in the walls from punches. The curtains are sliced with knives. All Severus has is an old mattress with shredded blankets." He was shaking, "Even my parents don't treat me this way. Merlin knows they've got a reason to…"

Lily sobbed anew, "I didn't know it was so bad. I should have known. He never wanted me to come over. We met at the park, under the Willow tree or at my House."

They dressed him after drying him carefully.

Then both his good friends redressed.

Remus lifted him into his strong arms again and held him close, "I won't let anyone hurt you again. I promise."

Severus closed his eyes, thinking, 'don't make promises you can't keep.' It was the last thing he remembered…

XoooooX

The next thing he remembered was waking up in Lily's bed…

Now it wasn't anything James could be jealous of.

He could hear whispering…

A whistle was heard.

"He's awake." Lily exclaimed.

Three sets of feet approached the bed.

"Oh Severus, this is just dreadful" Lily's voice was choked with tears, shed or unshed.

A hand grasp his own gently, "You're going to be alright. We're going to look after you."

Remus…

The taller, much stronger boy stood beside the bed he was lying in and smiling at him but there was still worry in his voice.

"Back up. I want to see my patient."

Andromeda…

The imperious woman was taller then he was but then again she was full-grown and he was still a child…well still growing in any case…

"You're too weak and dehydrated to talk just yet. So you'll listen alright?" She didn't wait for him to respond or expect it since she went on right away, "Now, you're not to move from this bed without assistance. I wanted to take you into St. Mungos but Evans insisted you'd be furious. So we've compromised." Andromeda sounded rather infuriated to be told off by someone four years her junior, "I'll look in on you twice a day. You'll be eating six tiny meals until I say otherwise. You'll stay in this bed or at least off your feet until I say so. I'll be bringing a selection of potions, nutrient and healing ones of course. You also need vitamin potions and energy ones as well. Beating a child and locking them in a closet for at least three days, I've never heard the like. The Evans have promised to look after you. We've told them that you've been ill and your parents are away. I've looked in on your mother, but your father isn't around. She's weak herself but nothing much is wrong with her besides her choice in husband, her drinking and depression. Until she decides to leave him and take you with her, her health won't change. "

Since Eileen Snape married a Muggle and their only offspring was magical, the child Severus would belong to her. Especially since her husband seemed to be perpetually drunk and often unemployed as a result.

Andromeda was still speaking, "I'm going to leave you for now. I'll be back this evening. I expect your wounds will be kept cleaned. You're not to move from this bed except to be carried to the bathroom to be bathed or to pee. It would be best if you would use a bedpan at least until you've gotten well enough to move but that's between you, Lupin and Evans. You're lucky to have friends like them. Lupin set Malfoy on my trail and he tracked me down at St. Mungos."

Remus smiled at him and gently pressed his hand, "I'll stay for a while. I'll have to be home the day after tomorrow. I'll return the day after…"

Lily asked softly, "What about your mother?"

Severus was alarmed; Remus couldn't abandon his sick mother for him…

Remus laughed softly, "I told father that you're sick and that you're alone. Someone's got to take care of you."

There was a warmth in those eyes that comforted him…

"Why do you have to go home?" Lily asked.

Remus' face turned red with embarrassment, "No reason. I just promised to spend the day with the guys. I can't get out of it. Sirius will kill me. You know us…I'd be here if I could…"

Remus' voice trailed off, he looked so honest and despondent at leaving him that Severus felt his heartbeat quicken.

Severus drifted off again, all that mattered was Remus was with him and wasn't disgusted because of the state he'd found him in…

What do you think? Outstanding? Exceeds Expectations? Acceptable? Poor? Dreadful? Troll?
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