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Title: Reclaiming the Wolf, IX
Challenges: the other family snape100, politics lupin100
Word Count: 100
Note: this is part of the conclusion to the de-aged Snape plot begun a couple of weeks ago. He is in his twenties and has regained most of his memories.


"Your grandmother?" Remus paled. "Severus - "

"I told you, she's learned her lesson." Severus awkwardly cast a muffliato. "She lost Mum and she nearly lost me. I know she's always supported pureblood policies, but it's different." He pulled Remus into another long, thorough kiss, oblivious to the gasps from the kitchen.

"I'm not ashamed any more, Remus. I'm not bitter. Growing up, even if only for a little while, with someone who was kind to me - "

"Has made all the difference." Remus rose, holding out his hand. "Shall we? I'll need to ask Andromeda to watch Teddy."

Title: Reclaiming the Wolf, VIII
Challenges: the other family snape100, politics lupin100
Word Count: 100
Note: this is part of the conclusion to the de-aged Snape plot begun a couple of weeks ago. He is in his twenties and has regained most of his memories.


"We need to be alone," Remus whispered, glancing over his shoulder at Narcissa and Andromeda.

Severus gave him a tiny, utterly lewd smile. "I thought you'd never - "

Remus flushed. "Your grandmother needs to know what's happened before she finds out that you left the school without permission. Minerva is facing a final confirmation vote from the Board of Governors and you of all people should know how politically tricky that can be. If words gets out - "

"Hm. Gran isn't on the Board but I can see the problem." Severus looked thoughtful. "We need to visit her."

Title: Reclaiming the Wolf, VII
Challenges: the other family snape100, politics lupin100
Word Count: 100
Note: this is part of the conclusion to the de-aged Snape plot begun a couple of weeks ago. He is in his twenties and has regained most of his memories.


Letter from Audrey Prince to Rita Skeeter, dated the same day that Severus Prince and Remus Lupin are reunited at the home of Andromeda Black.

Dear Miss Skeeter:

I have no comment at this time on your request for information about my grandson, my daughter, or my son-in-law. May I suggest that you devote your considerable talents to exposing the trade in illegal cauldrons from Eastern Europe?

Very truly yours,

Audrey Prince


P.S. I categorically deny ever having supported the policies of Dolores Umbridge. She is a disgrace to the Wizarding World, and her politics are little short of Nazi

Title: Reclaiming the Wolf, VI
Challenges: the other family snape100, politics lupin100
Word Count: 100
Note: this is part of the conclusion to the de-aged Snape plot begun a couple of weeks ago. He is in his twenties and has regained most of his memories.


Remus set down his teacup. Severus sat back on the sofa and waited. "You were never this determined before, or this - centered."

"Or out, is what you mean." Severus raised a hand before Remus could speak. "Grandmother seems to have learned her lesson after what happened to Mum and me. She was strict but firm this time, not cruel. I almost hated to leave for school."

"Still, she's a pureblood. She couldn't have been pleased about Smithers."

Severus smiled. "Our families have known each other for years. Grandmother and Mr. Smithers are on the same committee on the Wizengamot."

Title: Reclaiming the Wolf, V
Challenges: the other family snape100, politics lupin100
Word Count: 100
Note: this is part of the conclusion to the de-aged Snape plot begun a couple of weeks ago. He is in his twenties and has regained most of his memories.


"He's much calmer," Andromeda remarked to her sister.

"Indeed." Narcissa, immaculate in Lagerfeld couture, watched the two men talking in low voices on the sofa. Her sister had owled her after Severus' sudden appearance earlier that day, and she had come as soon as she could tear herself away from yet another of Lucius' appalling Christmas parties for his political cronies. "It's Audrey Prince's doing, you know. She's a great improvement over that drunken lout poor Eileen married."

"He wasn't with her long."

"It was clearly enough to make a difference," said Narcissa.

Andromeda nodded slightly. "I certainly hope so."

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Prompt #270: politics

Title: Reclaiming the Wolf, IV
Challenges: touch snape100, good omens lupin100
Word Count: 100
Note: this is the beginning of the conclusion to the de-aged Snape plot begun a couple of weeks ago. He is a teenager physically but has found the key to reclaiming his memories and his old body….


Dark was falling when the two men, one almost his true age, the other looking ten years younger, walked into Andromeda's kitchen. She gestured to the table set for four.

Remus touched his son's head. "Andromeda, I'm so sorry - "

"I always knew, even if Dora didn't. Please sit." Their hands brushed almost casually against each other as they obeyed. "You'll have to contact Audrey Prince, you know. The Ministry will need to reclassify you as an adult."

Severus ducked his head. "She won't be happy."

Andromeda flicked her wand at the roast, which began slicing itself. "She'll adjust."

Title: Reclaiming the Wolf, III
Challenges: touch snape100, good omens lupin100
Word Count: 100
Note: this is the beginning of the conclusion to the de-aged Snape plot begun a couple of weeks ago. He is a teenager physically but has found the key to reclaiming his memories and his old body….

Severus was taller now, clearly older - early 20s, perhaps? Remus backed up against the garden wall, shaking his head as Severus pressed closer and closer. They were close enough that her son-in-law had to tilt his head back to meet those dark, intent eyes. He looked so torn.

A white dove fluttered into the yard, its snowy wingtips brushing past Severus' hair. Andromeda's eyes widened at the good omen. She'd known all along that her daughter's marriage was doomed, but a dove meant good luck in love.

Remus pulled Severus down into a kiss that made her gasp.

Title: Reclaiming the Wolf, II
Challenges: touch snape100, good omens lupin100
Word Count: 100
Note: this is the beginning of the conclusion to the de-aged Snape plot begun a couple of weeks ago. He is a teenager physically but has found the key to reclaiming his memories and his old body….


“You’re not an adult,” Remus breathed. His hands shook as he placed them over Severus’ fingers. “According to the Ministry, your grandmother – “

“The spell was supposed to be temporary.” Severus pressed close enough that their bodies touched. “You found the key to restoring my adult self: exposing me to my old life as much as possible. We were lovers, I know it, you – “

“I married Dora when I thought you were a traitor. I have a son.” Remus tried to pull Severus’ hands away. “Severus, we can’t – “

“We can’t not. Not if I’m to be myself again.”

Title: Reclaiming the Wolf, I
Challenges: touch snape100, good omens lupin100
Word Count: 100
Note: this is the beginning of the conclusion to the de-aged Snape plot begun a couple of weeks ago. He is a teenager physically but has found the key to reclaiming his memories and his old body….


The silence had to be a good omen. Andromeda checked her sleeping grandson for the second (or third, or fourth) time. She had known almost from the beginning that her daughter was not first in Remus Lupin's heart, but as long as Dora was alive it was not her place to speak up.

A flash of movement outside caught her eye. She stepped to the window in time to see Severus, young and desperate, grab her son-in-law and kiss him, hard. They remained touching even after Remus pulled his mouth away.

Andromeda pressed her fingers to the glass. Now what?

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Prompt #269: Good omens

Title: Chasing the Wolf, X
Challenges: smell snape100, Ministry of Magic lupin100
Word Count: 100
Note: this continues the de-aged Snape plot begun a couple of weeks ago. He is now a teenager physically but still lacks most of his memories.



Lupin did not react immediately. Severus pressed closer, drinking in the scent of his shaving lotion. Images flashed through his brain: werewolf, man, boy, adult, teacher, lover -

"No. No!" Remus yanked free with a desperate shove. "You're a child! Stop it!"

"I'm not a child." Severus' voice was deeper now, his hair longer. He watched as Remus' eyes widened at the changes. "The more I'm with you, the closer I am to myself. You know I'm right."

"The Ministry lists you - "

"The Ministry can go hang." Severus touched his cheek. "Don't send me back."

"I - "


TBC…and yes, for those who have followed so patiently, the end is in sight. :D

Title: Chasing the Wolf, IX
Challenges: smell snape100, Ministry of Magic lupin100
Word Count: 100
Note: this continues the de-aged Snape plot begun a couple of weeks ago. He is now a teenager physically but still lacks most of his memories.


"Don't you understand?" Severus all but shouted. "The only way I'm going to remember is if you're around! You were the one who took me to the Shrieking Shack - "

" - where you nearly choked on the scent of your own blood." Lupin's collar was open enough to show the Ministry identification tattoo. "You have friends, a home, a fresh start. Why do you want to remember?"

"Because it's my life! You're part of it! I - "

Lupin had gone sheet-white. "No. Maybe before, but not now. Severus - "

Severus grabbed his face and kissed him.

Title: Chasing the Wolf, VIII
Challenges: smell snape100, Ministry of Magic lupin100
Word Count: 100
Note: this continues the de-aged Snape plot begun a couple of weeks ago. He is now a teenager physically but still lacks most of his memories.


"Remus!" Andromeda appeared on the stairs. "Young man, whoever you are - "

"I'm Severus - "

"Both of you, quiet!" Andromeda glared them both into silence. "Clearly you have something to discuss. Kindly do so in a normal tone of voice so my grandson can nap."

"Andromeda, I - "

"The garden is soundproofed against the neighbors. I believe the Ever-Scented Rose is still blooming, no thanks to those goons at the Ministry." She looked every inch a Black as she pointed dramatically to the rear of the house.

Severus made a face and complied. Lupin hesitated, then followed.

Title: Chasing the Wolf, VII
Challenges: smell snape100, Ministry of Magic lupin100
Word Count: 100
Note: this continues the de-aged Snape plot begun a couple of weeks ago. He is now a teenager physically but still lacks most of his memories.


"You should be at Hogwarts." Lupin hitched his paper sack of nappies up on his hip. A headline from the afternoon Prophet was just visible: Ministry Welcomes New Auror Class. "I'll owl Minerva when - "

"You should be there, too." Severus came close enough to smell the wind and the rain in on his wind cheater. "Why did you leave?"

Lupin did not meet his eyes. "I have other responsibilities. You, on the other - "

" - I remember more every day, but I can't make sense of it. You - "

Upstairs, a baby began to cry.

Title: Chasing the Wolf, VI
Challenges: taste snape100, werewolves of London lupin100
Word Count: 100
Note: this continues the de-aged Snape plot begun a couple of weeks ago. He is now a teenager physically but still lacks most of his memories.


The house in Notting Hill smelt of many things: chocolate (Lupin), books (Andromeda?), baby food and baby powder (Lupin's offspring), a man who wasn't Lupin (Did Andromeda have a boyfriend? Did Lupin?). Severus huddled on a bench in the entry hall and pulled out a textbook. He was barely scraping by in Astronomy and -

The door opened. Lupin shut the door before the chilly air blew in.

"Andromeda? I picked up the Prophet. You would not believe what the Ministry - "
He froze at the sight of Severus. "What are you doing here?"

Severus stood. "Waiting for you."

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Prompt #268: Ministry of Magic

Title: Chasing the Wolf, V
Challenges: taste snape100, werewolves of London lupin100
Word Count: 100
Note: this continues the de-aged Snape plot begun a couple of weeks ago. He is now a teenager physically but still lacks most of his memories.


Andromeda lived in a charming Victorian row house that had once been used in a Muggle film. He stared at the neatly kept planting tubs flanking the front door - did he really want to do this? - before banging the knocker.

"Yes?" Andromeda opened the door. "If you're collecting for the Scouts - "

"Andromeda." He stepped inside before she could move. "It's Severus - yes, I know, I'll explain later. Where is Remus Lupin?"

She took a deep, steadying breath. "He's at Zivotosky's grocery buying nappies for Teddy."

Severus swallowed the taste of fear. "I'll wait."

Title: Chasing the Wolf, IV
Challenges: taste snape100, werewolves of London lupin100
Word Count: 100
Note: this continues the de-aged Snape plot begun a couple of weeks ago. He is now a teenager physically but still lacks most of his memories.


Two men entered while Severus gulped down sickeningly sweet tea. Graying hair, shabby clothes, a slight glow to the eyes - they were werewolves, all right.

Severus slapped down a few pounds and stalked to their table. He was shorter, younger, and less thickly built, but with luck that wouldn't matter.

"Remus Lupin. Where is he?"

One werewolf snorted. The other pushed himself to his feet. "Go back to Hogwarts, kid. That traitor - "

Severus concentrated until he remembered the right spell. The werewolf paled as invisible fingers gripped his throat.

"Lupin. Where?"

The other werewolf answered. "Andromeda Black's!"

Title: Chasing the Wolf, III
Challenges: taste snape100, werewolves of London lupin100
Word Count: 100
Note: this continues the de-aged Snape plot begun a couple of weeks ago. He is now a teenager physically but still lacks most of his memories.


It was such a cliché.

Severus hadn't believed it when Tom had given him the name of the restaurant where London's werewolves congregated. He had consciously rejected his Muggle side as a teenager, or so the history the bushy-haired girl had given him claimed, but one of his dormmates was the son of an aging pop star and had charmed a wireless to play "classic rock."

He rolled his eyes at the menu - more cliches, how touristy - and ordered what turned out to be bland, underspiced food.

Lupin would pay for making him go to Lee Ho Fouk's.