Summary: During one of the Order meetings, before things fell all to hell, Lupin makes a discovery about Snape and his very real nightmare of a life. Lupin decides to give him some comfort. Snape decides to put Lupin through the paces to get what he wants.
Rated: Holiday Spice (R)
Word count: 3063
Warnings: Quite dark and angsty at first, but not unremittingly so.
Author Notes: Many to thanks to my great beta, who shall remain anonymous for the moment.
Disclaimer: This is a work of fanfiction set in the Harry Potter universe – all recognisable characters and settings are the property of J. K. Rowling and her associates. No copyright infringement is intended. No profit is made from this work.