In The Dungeon Deep And Dark

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In the Dungeon Deep and Dark- chapter 9





Remus was disturbed from his reading by a loud insistent knocking on his door. He was surprised when he opened it to find Hermione stood there.



“Hermione, what brings you here on a Sunday?” he asked.



“I need to speak to you Professor Lupin. It’s extremely important and I needed someone I can trust in confidence.” She said. “It concerns Professor Snape.” She added as he shut the door and gestured to an empty seat.



“Not this again Hermione? What ridiculous plot have the boys cooked up now? When will they learn to trust Severus?” Lupin sighed.



“This has nothing to do with either Harry or Ron. In fact I haven’t even told them yet. I needed to tell an adult whose advice I could trust.” She said. Lupin was surprised. He thought Hermione told Harry and Ron everything.



“This must be serious then. Go ahead, I promise to look at this objectively.” He encouraged.



“As I said, it’s Professor Snape. He’s having an affair with one of his NEWT level students.” She told him. Remus was gobsmacked. Whatever he expected her to say, it certainly hadn’t been that.



“Surely not? How on earth did you come to that conclusion?” he refuted.



“I um... I caught them in a rather compromising position. They had no idea I was there.” She said sheepishly.



“How compromising?” Lupin asked furiously. Like everyone else, he had forgiven Severus a lot of his past and more over the years but to take advantage of a student? Hermione said nothing.



“You mean he kissed her?”He prompted. Hermione turned beet red. “You mean more?” he gaped, eyes popping out of his head.



“I’d rather not get into details Professor, let’s just say I have reason to believe they have been engaging in a consensual physical relationship for some time.” She stated.



“Bloody hell!” Lupin sighed and poured himself a glass of whisky for the shock. “Who is it? Parkinson? Greengrass? Surely not Bulstrode?” he asked.



“Georgia Callaghan of Hufflepuff.” Hermione said quietly.



“Her? But she’s in my NEWT class too! Quiet little thing, wouldn’t say boo to a goose.” Lupin gasped, choking on his liquor.



“You wouldn’t be saying that if you’d heard her last night!” Hermione said wryly. Remus coloured at the insinuation.



“You’re sure about this Hermione? One hundred percent sure?” he asked.



“Yes Professor. I suspected foul play so I followed her to his office because I wanted to be sure before I made an official complaint. I thought he was terrorising her, not fucking her!” she said.



“Language Hermione!” he chided, surprised.



“Sorry Sir.” She said meekly.



“Leave it with me Hermione; I’ll make sure of this myself. If what you say is true, then Dumbledore will have to be told. Can I trust you not to tell anyone else until I have spoken to Dumbledore?”



“Yes sir, and I would be willing to tell him everything I heard and saw if I had to.” she replied.



“Good girl, and thank you for coming to me with this.” He said as he let her out of his office.



‘Snape and Callaghan eh?’ he thought in disbelief, shaking his head sadly.







When Snape took his usual seat next to Remus at the Staff Table that evening, Remus took full advantage of the coming full moon. He inhaled deeply, surreptitiously sniffing the Potions Master beside him. At first all he could smell was herbs; mainly Aconite. Of course! He had been working on the Wolfsbane potion. He felt a stab of guilt at what he was about to do when he remembered that it was Severus who helped him to stay sane during the full moon. He sniffed again; soap, covering the faint trace of female scent mixed with his own. Lupin’s pupils widened. He had him now! Remus finished his meal quickly and made his way out of the Great Hall, passing by the Hufflepuff table as he did.



“Miss Callaghan, I just wanted to congratulate you on your latest test score. It seems you are improving this year, well done.” he said, to cover up his wolfish sniffing. Flowery perfume barely covered the heady scent of the same womanly smell he caught on Severus’ skin. A little more sniffing and he discovered the unmistakeable smell of sex. Good lord, if he stayed there any longer he’d be able to smell Severus all over her! If that wasn’t enough to confirm Hermione’s story, the suspicious and jealous look Snape was giving him for talking to the girl said it all. Remus left the Great Hall and with heavy heart made his way to the Headmaster’s office.







“Good evening Remus, what brings you here so late?” Dumbledore asked while finishing the last few lines of his letter to the Minister.



“Bad news I’m afraid Headmaster.” Lupin said in a weary voice. Dumbledore looked up and saw how utterly wretched he looked.



“Come now Remus, surely it can’t be as bad as all that?” he asked.



“I’m afraid so Sir, it’s ... well you see Severus...” he broke off unsure how to break the news. Dumbledore sighed.



“What has that foolish boy done now?” he asked. Remus took a deep breath.



“He’s having an affair with one of his students.” He said



“WHAT?!” Dumbledore’s usually calm, kindly visage was contorted with rage. Remus immediately understood why Dumbledore was the only one Voldemort had ever feared. “Are you sure Remus? How do you know?” he bellowed.



“Miss Granger came upon them in a compromising position and confessed her discovery to me. Due to the impending full moon, my increased sense of smell detected their scents all over each other, confirming what she had said. It is most definitely a physical relationship.” Remus said as calmly as he could, concentrating on the facts.



“Who is she Remus?” Dumbledore asked in a low dangerous tone.



“Miss Georgia Callaghan of Hufflepuff, Albus.”



“No, it can’t be. He wouldn’t dare.” Dumbledore gaped. “I warned him to be careful with the girl, look out for her. And this?!” he fumed.



“I’m sorry I had to bear such awful news, especially as Severus and I seemed to finally be able to tolerate one another.” Remus said with genuine regret.



“Not at all Remus, I am grateful that you brought this matter to my attention. Would you ask Severus to come to my office please?” he asked.





Professor Sprout lead a confused Georgia up the enchanted staircase to the Headmaster’s study. She had no idea why she was being called there so late but she knew it couldn’t be for anything good. Her confusion grew when she saw Severus stood there too, tension radiating from him.



“What’s going on?” Georgia asked.



“That is precisely what I want to know Miss Callaghan.” Dumbledore replied in a cold, deadly voice.



‘Oh crap, they know!’ she thought, her eyes flickering to Severus briefly.



“It has come to my attention that the two of you have been associating in a manner not befitting a teacher and pupil of this school.” Dumbledore began. Georgia swallowed nervously, but Severus remained stoic.



“What do you mean Dumbledore?” Sprout asked, surprised.



“Are you going to confess Severus or must I interrogate Miss Callaghan?” Dumbledore fumed.



“Very well, I admit it. Georgia and I have been in a relationship for months now.” Snape began. “Don’t look at me like that Albus; she’s over eighteen and I never pressured her into anything. She came to me.”



“Is this true Miss Callaghan?” Sprout asked; her voice barely more than a whisper with the shock.



“Every word of it. And I’m of age in both Muggle and Wizarding worlds; I don’t understand the problem as long as we’re discreet.” She replied naively.



“The problem, Miss Callaghan, is that you are still a student of this school and Severus is your teacher. He is in a position of responsibility and it is against school rules and wizarding law.” Dumbledore shouted. Georgia cringed at his tone.



“Don’t frighten the poor girl Albus she hasn’t done anything wrong.” Snape defended, moving to stand beside her protectively.



“How long has this been going on?” Dumbledore asked, regaining his composure.



“The attack.” Snape said quietly.



“You mean since she was abused? After all the warnings I gave you?” Albus spluttered.



“No, the attack. I told you the death Eaters forced her to perform sexual favours to save our lives. However, to spare her, I never told you she was made to perform them on me. Had the Conceptus charm succeeded, it would have been my child she carried. That was my punishment for my betrayal.” He confessed, stunning the other professors. Dumbledore collapsed into his chair.



“And you Miss Callaghan, why?” he asked.



“I love him. Sounds ridiculous coming from an eighteen year old but I do Sir.” She stated simply. Snape smiled briefly at her confession and surreptitiously took her hand in his, stroking the palm reassuringly.



“And you Severus?” Dumbledore hardly dare ask.



“I love her. I admit it was selfish of me not to wait until she had graduated but I would still have been with her either way.” He confessed.



“I’m sorry Severus but in light of the severity of the situation I am forced to dismiss you. I shall have to find a replacement for you in time for classes tomorrow. As Miss Callaghan is of age it is up to her to press charges and it is clear she is unlikely to do so, however I am bound to write to her parents and inform them of the situation.” Albus said.



“Very well Headmaster.” Snape said coolly.



“Miss Callaghan, you may return to your dormitory now.” Dumbledore dismissed.



“I beg your pardon?” she asked roughly. Dumbledore blinked.



“I said you may go, we only needed to hear your version of events.” He said.



“Oh really? How very kind of you, but I feel that’s a little unfair; Severus gets his career and reputation ruined and I get off scot free!” she said indignantly.



“Do you wish to be punished?” Dumbledore asked, confused.



“Not particularly, but I fail to see why Severus is being penalised for feeling and sharing love while I get treated like a victim. He was telling the truth, I instigated this!”



“Nevertheless, he is the adult and in a position of trust; he should have known better, been mature and guided you instead of taking advantage of your youth and naivety. Do you want me to expel you for inappropriate behaviour because I do not believe that is what would be best for you?”



“There’s no need because I’m leaving.” She sneered.



“WHAT?” the three adults gasped in unison.



“If Severus can’t stay then I don’t want to.” She replied.



“Georgia, I’m not worth it. Your dream of becoming a Healer hinges on your NEWTs. Don’t give that up for me.” Snape urged, shocking Dumbledore and Sprout with his concern and sincerity.



“I don’t care, I can do something else but I won’t let you walk away from me. Not all dreams are meant to come true, but I know I’m meant to be with you.” She replied, genuine love and trust evident in her eyes.



“Very well Miss Callaghan, as you wish.” Dumbledore said, disappointed.







Severus and Georgia left together, descending the stairs hand in hand.



“Thank you for your loyalty.” He said, wrapping his arm around her when they came to a lesser used passageway. “I wish you had completed your NEWTs but I appreciate your choice to stand by me.



“I really do love you Severus. I want to be with you always.” She replied.



“What will you do now?” he asked her.



“I dunno; what will you do? You told me you had a few contingency plans.” She said.



“I heard not long ago that Slug and Jiggers, the apothecary on Diagon Alley, was up for sale due to retirement and I expressed an interest some time ago intending to leave after this year. I could always speed up proceedings and take over sooner. Not many apothecaries are run by experienced Potions Masters; few are even qualified. I could offer a better class of service at least.” He mused.



“Would you need an assistant then?” she asked hopefully. He looked at her and raised a brow curiously.



“Possibly. I would have to rigorously test your... abilities in the interview.” He smirked before leaning down to kiss her.



“How about tonight? Let me stay with you, I don’t want to go back to the dorm.” She pleaded.



“I would like that, yes.” He replied.





They strode quickly to his rooms, casting off their clothes as soon as they got into the bedroom. They climbed into bed together but remained content to lie in each other’s arms, thinking about what just happened.



“Are you sure you’re ok with me moving in with you?” she asked tentatively. He smiled and ran his hand up her leg again.



“Of course my dear, sweet Georgia.” He replied. She blushed at the way his eyes were devouring the sight of her naked form. They had been physically intimate in many different ways but to have him stare at her like that made her feel so naked and exposed.



“You are so beautiful. I cannot believe this is what I will be coming home to every night from now on.” He said, stroking her breast and hair.



“I’m so glad you wanted me to stay.” She smiled, leaning forward to kiss him gently but he pushed her onto her back, kissing her passionately; his hands roaming her body and his knee gently nudging her thighs apart. He needed to be inside her so much right then. She was surprised how quickly he had gone from romantic to aroused, but the shock thrilled her and he found her more than ready to receive his member inside her.



“Oh Severus yes.” She gasped as he filled her. She had barely time to catch her breath as he began thrusting into her hard and fast with an urgency she hadn’t felt from him before. It was passionate, wild, almost violent but she loved it. It was as if his brilliant mind had shut off leaving only the instinctive beast in charge. It was bewitching to see such a reserved and poised man so out of control and know that it was her body that did this to him.



They were both in the throes of passion, climbing nearer to their ecstasy, when they were disturbed by insistent knocking at Snape’s outer door.



“Damn it.” Severus snarled as he froze mid-coitus.



“Ignore it.” Georgia urged, burying her fingers in his hair as she pulled him to her for another kiss.



“I can’t love. I’m still head of Slytherin until tomorrow, it could be a House emergency.” He sighed, getting out of bed and pulling on a pair of black pyjama pants.



“It had better be an emergency.” Georgia grumbled under her breath, making Severus smirk as he threw the black pyjama top at her.



“Put that on just in case. I’ll be back soon.” He replied.





He threw open is door with a look of indignant fury at being disturbed only to find Remus Lupin standing there.



“What do you want Lupin?” he sneered.



“I need to talk to you Severus and I believe it would be best done where no-one can hear us.” He insisted.



“Make it quick Lupin.” He said, settling into a large armchair while Lupin took the sofa.



“Firstly I want to say thank you for flawlessly and punctually providing me with the Wolfsbane potion each month.” He began, trying not to stare at Snape’s bare chest. “Secondly I want to apologise. It was me who informed Dumbledore of your affair. I’m so sorry but I did what I believed was best for the student and I stand by my choice.” Lupin said and braced himself for the fall-out. Surprisingly it didn’t come.



“Is that all?” Snape asked in a bored tone.



“I... yes Severus, you’re not angry?” Lupin asked.



“Not particularly, no. I have been dismissed; however I had no intention of remaining here beyond this year anyway. Now if that’s all you wanted.” Snape drawled. Lupin sniffed nervously and caught the unmistakeable scent of sex in the air; strong and fresh.



“Is she here?” Remus growled. “After everything, you’re still... with her?” he gaped.



“Georgia, are you still up?” Snape called.



“Yes Love.” She replied, sashaying shyly into the room clad only in Severus’ overlarge black shirt showing plenty of creamy leg and a hint of cleavage, her long dark hair tousled. Lupin looked away, embarrassed as she perched herself on the arm of Severus’ chair where he put his arm around her, stroking her leg with the other.



“I cannot believe that immediately after a disciplinary meeting, you went straight back to sleeping with your student.” Lupin fumed.



“But I am no longer a teacher, Lupin. Nor is she a student.” Snape replied. “We are now just another ordinary couple. Now if you’ll excuse us, we were rather busy when you disturbed us.” Lupin coloured in a combination of embarrassment and anger.



“Fine Severus. I’m not sure if I’m disappointed or disgusted with you, but look after her. She deserves that much.” He snapped



“I intend to Remus.” Snape replied to his retreating back.