The Protectors

Epilogue

“Remus?” Analise inquired as they were straightening the bar up the next day.

“Yes?” He asked.

“Can I ask you a question?”

“Of course.” He answered.

“How does Severus know so much about the Deatheaters and Voldemort’s
thoughts?” She asked.

“He used to be a Deatheater.” Remus said simply.

Analise’s eyes widened in shock at this news and sank into the chair nearest her.

“Wow.” She finally responded.

Remus joined her at the table and covered her hand with his.

“He’s on our side now.” Remus said.

“How do you know he can be trusted?” She wondered aloud.

“He defected last time Voldemort rose. He began giving the Order information
against the Deatheaters.” He continued. “He’s actually been a great asset to the
Order. Even if he is a little....difficult.”

“So he used to be evil but now he’s not.” She said.

“Exactly. Underneath his formidable personality he’s actually decent. He’d give his
life to help you.” Remus offered.

“That man needs a woman.” She said thoughtfully.

“Snape? With a girlfriend? Are you mad?” Remus laughed.

“He does! I’ve never seen anyone in more need of love than him.” Analise said with
a glint in her eye. “He is kind of sexy don’t you think?”

“No I don’t!” He said as jealousy stabbed him.

“Oh, don’t worry Remus. I find you irresistibly sexy.” She soothed. “I think a
relationship would help Snape be more...human.”

“Analise, don’t interfere.” Remus warned.

“I wouldn’t dream of if.” She said unconvincingly and changed the subject quickly.
“So what about Voldemort? He’s still out there lurking. Waiting to attack the
muggleborns.”

“Yes but we’ll get him. On the next opportunity that presents itself.” Remus
reassured her. “By the way, you did an excellent job last night. You were very
calm and reacted well in a crisis.”

Analise gave him a soft smile before she leaned forward kissed him gently. “Thank
you Remus.”

“For what?” He asked.

“For being so easy to love.” She answered.

“You’re easier.” He smiled before he kissed her.

A clearing of a throat in the doorway made them break apart guiltily.

“At it again you two?” Snape asked with a roll of his eyes.

“Why hello Severus!” Analise said happily with the conspiratorial wink back in her
eye and tried not to notice Remus’ warning glance. Yeah. He definitely needs a
woman, she thought.

Stay tuned for Formidable Liaisons to hear about Snape’s story.