Ties of Friendship, Bonds of Fate

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 5- A turning point

Severus stirred…

"I love him Lily…it breaks my heart to see him like this…I want to break his father's neck for what he's done."

"You can't hurt Mr. Snape even if he's complete scum. He's still Sevvie's father. It would be wrong. Two wrongs don't make a right. You're not a violent person…he may have an abusive father but I don't think Severus would like it if you ended up in Azkaban"

Remus…loved him? Why him? He was ugly…with stringy greasy hair…his body was riddled with scars. He wanted more than anything to be loved…but who would want a hideous monster?

Remus' voice wavered, "A person such as myself doesn't deserve love…"

Lily snorted, "Where would you get a ridiculous idea like that?"

"You don't understand…"

"Then help me. I see an honourable young man, my very good friend. Any person boy or girl would be lucky to have you. I hope Severus realizes how lucky he is. I know he's scared to let people in, so he keeps even me at a distance."

It sounded like Lily had stopped to chew on her lip as she thought…

"If you really love him, then pursue him. Prove to him it's not a joke or a game. What's that thing called? You know, how Ted won Andromeda's heart?"

"Courting? How a Muggleborn discovered that old ritual I don't know. You really think it's worth it?"

"That's not up to me. You know how much he's disliked, they are all silly reasons in my opinion, he's a Halfblood, the son of a Bloodtraitor, a Slytherin, his father is a drunk, his mother is too, his father can't hold onto a job."

"If he knew…I don't think he'd want to be my friend…"

The pain and anguish in Remus' voice was almost palatable.

Severus felt the painful need to urinate and couldn't really move so he moaned.

Remus was on his feet in an instant, "Wiggle your finger once for yes and twice for no. Are you hungry?"

Severus shook his finger twice.

"Thirsty?"

Severus glared.

"Bathroom?"

Severus tapped the coverlet once.

"You want a basin or do you want me to carry you to the bathroom."

Severus wanted to walk but it was too far, he was too embarrassed to be carried like that just to use the loo. He turned his face to the wall…

Lily kissed his forehead, "I understand, I'll step out and get you something cool to drink"

Remus gently removed the bedding from his body; he tugged down his shorts to reveal a pair of old, too small and over washed y-fronts.

Severus closed his eyes; if Remus didn't hurry he'd wet the bed. He hadn't done that since he was four…he learned early to hold it or else he'd be beaten.

Remus' hand was inside his knickers; it was warm and gentle as it pulled his prick out. He angled in carefully into the basin, "It's alright Severus."

Severus chewed on his lip as he let his stream flow; he tried not to react to Remus holding him there. He'd dreamt about it but not in these circumstances. He still couldn't understand why Remus could love him of all people and not think he was good enough.

His prick started to harden in Remus' hands.

He felt a warm cloth wipe his bits and he couldn't hold back a choked moan.

"Severus…do you like me?"

Severus' eyes fell open at that question.

"I can smell…I mean I can feel you want me."

Severus looked away, red-faced and ashamed.

"No, look at me."

A gentle hand cupped his chin and turned it back.

"It's alright to like me. Only Muggles think otherwise. Wizard liking wizards or a witch liking witches isn't looked down upon. Dad's had worse to deal with then my being a bent wizard. Let's just say he doesn't expect grandchildren."

Severus wasstill confused and frightened, his feelings for Remus were normal and accepted?

Remus bent down to kiss him, "I'll take care of you. The sooner you get better the sooner you can brew your own potions. I know you don't trust anyone's brewing but your own."

"James?" Severus mouthed after the kiss broke.

Remus laughed, "He'd think it was fate stepping in and prodding Lily to notice him. One of James' best friends falling in love with Lily's best friend, what could be better?"

Severus smiled, it sounded nice when it was put that way. 'Peter?'

Remus shrugged, "Hard to know what goes on in that head of his. I'd hope he'd be happy." As if seeing his frown Remus went on, "As for Sirius, he'd have to accept it graciously, just as he accepts James' feelings for Lily."

Somehow, Severus didn't think that was going to be the case.

There was a knock on the door.

Remus tucked him back into his clothes and pulled the bedding up before kissing his softly, "Come in. I'm going to wash my hands alright?"

Severus smiled, a real smile.

"You're gorgeous when you smile. Please don't ever put that greasy stuff in your hair, I like it the way it is. The Glamours not necessary either, I don't care how many scars you have it won't change how I feel about you."

Severus was grateful for the fresh lemonade Lily brought in with a straw, Mrs. Evans made delicious fresh lemonade- not to sweet, not to sour, it was perfect.

Remus gently helped Severus sit up and brought each potions vial to his dry cracked lips.

Drinking the lemonade and the potions were too much and despite the energy potion, Severus rest his cheek on Remus' shoulder and felt sleep claim him. Sitting there in the arms of the Gryffindor who claimed to love him and treated him so gently, he felt safe. Safe was not a feeling he was used to…but he liked it.

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