sweetmelodykiss (sweetmelodykiss) wrote in pervy_werewolf, @ 2009-10-11 15:09:00 |
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Entry tags: | #howl-o-ween 2009, author: sweetmelodykiss, kink: bestiality, kink: fisting, kink: rimming, remus/severus |
Fic: Alpha Male
Title: Alpha Male
Author: sweetmelodykiss
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: Severus Snape/Remus Lupin
Secondary Pairing: Fenrir Greyback/Draco Malfoy
Summary: AR: Severus is given to Fenrir Greyback by the Dark Lord. His only hope of rescue now comes from an unlikely source.
Warnings/Kink(s): Violence, Bestiality (Remus in wolf form), Blood, Gore, Castration, Dry penetration, Fisting, Rimming, Character Death (not Remus or Severus)
Word Count: 5240
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters herein. All are owned by J.K. Rowling. No copyright infringements are intended. No profit is made from this writing.
Challenge: pervy_werewolf's Howl-o-Ween Challenge: Week 1 – Prompt: Freaks
A/N: Thank you so much snarrysgirl for the fast beta reading on such short notice. You did an awesome job. *hugs* All remaining mistakes are of my own making. Also, I tried to write the kinks tastefully without being too graphic.
Fenrir Greyback eyed his new prize with a feral gaze. The look was pure evil and it made Severus sick with disgust. He wasn't sure how he'd ended up in the clutches of the beast, but somehow he had. Severus supposed it was punishment for his part in the war. Severus wished that the old snake had just killed him outright and been done with it, but no, Voldemort had turned him over to the overgrown fleabag as a plaything instead.
Greyback led Severus to a large cottage near the centre of the clearing. It must be Fenrir's dwelling, Severus thought. Other, smaller cottages surrounded the large one. Fenrir's pack had grown considerably during the war. His reign of terror had taken its toll on the magical world. He had many new fledgling werewolves at his command.
Severus was surprised when Greyback led him to a comfortable bedroom at the end of a long corridor inside the cottage.
"Unpack your things, Snape, and then join me in the dining hall. Dinner will be served shortly. After we've eaten, we can get down to business. Do not keep me waiting."
"Of course not," Snape answered curtly.
"Good," Greyback growled. "I have no intention of harming you, as long as you follow my rules. Be in the dining hall in fifteen minutes."
"Yes, Sir," Severus ground out through clenched teeth. His nightmare was about to begin, and so was Severus' plans for escape. No matter what anyone else knew or thought, Severus was now the most powerful wizard in the Wizarding world except for Lord Voldemort himself. Severus had a keen, Slytherin mind, and he wasn't about to waste time bowing down to a furred tyrant.
~~~~~~
When Severus joined the group in the dining hall, he was surprised to see his Godson there. He hadn't heard any news of Draco since Potter's defeat at the hands of the Dark Lord. Draco smiled smugly at Severus as he took the seat offered to him on Greyback's right.
"Professor, it's so nice to see you again. I was told that you would be joining the pack soon. Welcome. I'm sure you'll be very happy here with us." Draco drawled.
"It is good to see you too, Draco. I hadn't heard what happened to you. Are you a—werewolf now?"
"I am, and being a werewolf has some distinct advantages."
"I see," Severus said, trying to be nonchalant about the whole thing, but he couldn't quite hide his contempt.
Fenrir huffed, but didn't attempt to punish his new pet. He simply waved a hand at one of his minions and dinner was promptly served.
After dinner, they retired to a more comfortable setting. Draco was dismissed, leaving Severus alone with Greyback. Severus didn't know what to expect next, but when Fenrir handed him a glass of fire whiskey, he relaxed slightly. Of course, he smelled the aroma of the fire whiskey thoroughly before drinking it. He didn't know what such a deviant might have slipped into his drink.
"Severus, you really should be grateful to me for saving your life. The Dark Lord wanted to feed you to his pet snake. If it weren't for me, you would be dead right now. I had to fight hard to win you, and I dearly hope that you will be worth all the trouble."
"I appreciate what you have done for me. Truly, I do," Severus said with humility. He wasn't stupid enough to anger the hand that fed him, at least not on the first day.
"I'm glad to hear that. I want you to know that you'll be well treated as long as I have your compliance. I need you to begin brewing Wolfsbane first thing in the morning. I want my army coherent when we go in to battle. It makes them follow orders so much better."
"You won me so that I could brew Wolfsbane for you?" Severus asked. That wasn't what he'd expected from Greyback. Severus thought he would be more or less just a chew toy for the ugly beast.
"Why, yes, what did you think I wanted you for?"
"Well—I really had no idea."
"Now that you know, maybe you'll think twice before trying to escape. My pack is very loyal. They won't think twice about ripping you apart if you try to venture beyond our borders. Anti-Apparition wards are firmly in place, and your wand has been confiscated. There is no chance for you to escape in one piece, and I meant what I said earlier. I have no desire to harm you. I only want your skills as a potions master. Are we clear, Snape?"
"Very clear, Sir," Severus said. "I will begin brewing in the morning as ordered."
"Excellent! You may go to bed now, Snape. You're going to need your rest. I require a lot of Wolfsbane and other potions. You'll be very busy for the next few months."
"Certainly, I'll be happy to provide you with all the potions you need."
"You're a true Slytherin, Snape. It's a shame you picked the wrong side to ally yourself with during the war."
"Indeed, it was a grave error on my part, and I will have to live with my mistake."
Greyback laughed. "Good night, Severus. I will see you in the morning."
"Goodnight," Severus said as he stood and made his way down the hall to his bedroom.
~~~~~~~
Draco didn't like playing second fiddle to anyone, not even to Greyback. He didn't mind being Greyback's consort, but he longed for more. He'd prompted Greyback to take him as a mate, but Fenrir had only laughed at him. Draco thought that his new master held a certain fascination for his former professor. He treated Severus with gentleness and patience; two traits that Greyback definitely did not possess. It irritated Draco that he couldn't get Fenrir to bond with him, but he wasn't about to be deterred. Draco too was a Slytherin and he knew he would need a plan if he was going to win second spot for himself in the pack. Second spot for now, Draco thought, and then eventually leader of the pack. Greyback was only a stepping stone to the power Draco so desperately wanted.
The spell was flawless, a stroke of genius on his part. Draco knew that Greyback not only desired power, but he also wanted the power of a wizard. He'd been a wizard before his transformation, and his single-minded goal since then was to turn every wizard alive into a werewolf. This could possibly be achieved, but Greyback craved even more. When Draco came to him and offered the perfect solution, Greyback's eyes lit up with glee.
All Greyback had to do was bond with the object of his desire, and, while mating, recite the spell. When complete, all the magical power from his bonded would transfer into Greyback, leaving his mate a squib. Then Greyback could dispose of his new mate at leisure. It was perfect, and Draco was pleased with all the promised rewards if the spell worked. Draco had found the spell by chance while looking through an ancient book about ritual bonding. With just a few modifications to the original spell, Draco could manipulate it to work as a siphon, stripping the victim of every drop of magical power. It was both brilliant and insidious, and it also garnered Draco the coveted second in command position he'd wanted so badly.
Draco laughed and sneered at the other werewolves who challenged his position. He didn't have to lift a finger. Greyback killed or horribly maimed any werewolf that dared to question Draco's newly appointed status. Draco was second in command now, and nothing could threaten his place at Greyback's side, or so he thought.
~~~~~~
Shouts from outside woke Severus at sunrise. Severus got up and slipped on a robe. The commotion grew louder as he approached the bedroom door. The noise now seemed to be coming directly from the corridor out side his room. Severus threw open the door and was almost knocked over by Greyback as he dragged a body into Severus' room and heaved it onto the bed.
Severus stepped aside and turned toward the bed. "What is this?"
"Heal him as best you can, Severus. I want him alive so I can interrogate him later. No questions, Severus, just do as I ask."
"Who is he?"
Greyback snickered, "An old friend of yours, I believe. Take care of him. I'll be back later to see how he's doing."
With that, Greyback left. Severus inched closer to the bed and cautiously turned the prone man over. Severus gasped. The man on the bed was Remus Lupin. Severus had thought he was dead, and by the look of it, he nearly was. Lupin's face was bruised and bloody and his naked body had deep cut wounds carved into his skin. His pallor was grey, breathing shallow, and his body trembled with fever. Severus placed a hand on Lupin's forehead; the man was burning up.
Severus dressed quickly and went to his lab for supplies. He filled a basket with everything he would need to help Lupin heal. Severus just wished that he had his wand. He could heal some of the cuts instantly if he had it, but Severus would just have to make do with what he had. His stores were considerable. He'd been brewing nonstop for over two months now. He had every healing potion known to the magical world, Wolfsbane, and a few other potions that Greyback didn't know about. Severus had hidden potions that would help with his escape, his carefully planned escape, the planned escape that Lupin had just gone and mucked up. Severus knew he couldn't leave Lupin in this condition. He simply couldn't, and he chided himself for his lack of ruthlessness. What kind of Slytherin was he anyway?
Remus groaned, and tried to move, but he couldn't find a comfortable position. His whole body ached from head to toe and his skin felt like it was on fire.
"Lay still, Lupin. Now that you're awake you can take this." Severus lifted Remus' head up and poured a foul tasting potion down his throat. Remus sputtered but managed to swallow the liquid. In a few moments, Remus' pain began to grow less and less until he sighed with obvious relief. A warm feeling spread through his body and his eyes became heavy. Finally, Remus slept pain free for the first time in weeks.
~~~~~~
Remus recovered rapidly under Severus' care. He assimilated back into the group without too much trouble. His explanations to Greyback were plausible given his history with the Dark Lord. He'd escaped the Death Eater torture chambers during the full moon by snapping his chains and killing two of the guards. Voldemort and his followers were most likely hunting for him, but Greyback gave him sanctuary. Any werewolf who could escape from Voldemort deserved a place within the pack. Remus was one of his children, created out of his twisted vision of the future where the world was ruled by lycanthropes. As long as Lupin was not a threat to Greyback's leadership, he would be welcomed into the fold.
Remus didn't have plans to stay with the pack until he realized that Severus was among them. Suddenly, his plans changed. Something was going on, something that made the hair on the back of Remus' neck stand up. Greyback took great care with Severus, almost like he was courting him, and Remus couldn't understand why. Greyback was obviously with Draco. He'd followed the pair to a secluded glen one afternoon, careful to stay downwind of them, and watched their coupling first hand.
Draco stripped out of his clothes and stroked his hard cock teasingly. Greyback growled and charged the pale, blonde boy, flipping him around like a rag doll and forcing Draco to his knees. Greyback released his throbbing cock and licked his lips in anticipation. Remus could tell that Draco had not been prepared. He screamed in pain as Greyback forced his cock into Draco's dry opening. He thrust mercilessly into the helpless boy repeatedly and dug his fingernails into Draco's slight hips. Blood ran down the boy's thighs as Greyback grunted to completion. A satisfied howl echoed through the trees as Greyback spilled his essence inside Draco's arse. He rolled the boy over and attacked Draco's now limp cock, biting and dragging his teeth over the sensitive skin. Greyback had his fist buried inside Draco's arse before he even had a chance to resist. In and out he pumped his fist as he sucked Draco off. Tears of pain, or pleasure rolled down the boy's face as he came, but Remus really couldn't tell which.
Draco had always been an enigma to Remus. He seemed to warrant this kind of treatment, but the display thoroughly disgusted Remus. He followed them back to Greyback's cottage and listened outside their window. What Remus heard made him want to charge in and kill both of them on the spot, but he held himself in check. He couldn't afford to rush in there and risk being killed. Remus was the only one who could save Severus. He loved the snarky potions master, and he needed a plan before he leapt into anything blindly.
~~~~~~
"Lupin, it is not a good idea for you to be around me. If Greyback finds you here, he'll be very angry. You do know that he has asked me to be his mate, don't you?"
"Yes, Severus, I know that. It's the reason I'm here. I can't let you go through with this. Greyback has ulterior motives. He doesn't love you, Severus, but I do, and I'm willing to do anything to protect you."
"How noble of you," Severus replied with derision. "Too bad you hadn't been able to protect me earlier, but then you've not exactly been the modicum of courage."
"I'm sorry, Severus. I realize that you have no reason to trust me, but I assure you that my motives are true. I would willingly die for you. Greyback has a plan to steal your magic with a spell that was created by Draco. The spell will transfer your magical core to Greyback and leave you a squib. After that, Greyback plans to kill you and take Draco as his true mate."
"How do you know all of this, Lupin? Have you suddenly developed psychic abilities?"
"Ha!" Remus laughed. "No, Severus, I haven't developed psychic abilities. I've been following Greyback and Malfoy discretely, hoping to find out what they've been up to, and I'm certainly glad I did. You must believe me when I tell you that you're in grave danger."
"I believe you, Lupin, but what can you do about it. This farce of a bonding is supposed to take place just an hour before the rise of the next full moon. I couldn't say no to Greyback. He is the leader of this pack, and it is considered an honor to be mated to the Alpha Male. Let me be frank. Greyback subtly threatened that he would send me back to the Dark Lord if I didn't comply. I have no desire to bond with the hairy beast, but it is better than my other option, unless what you're telling me is true. I know how Draco thinks, and the possibility that Draco actually created this spell is too great of a threat to ignore. I still do not see how you could stop them, Lupin. Would you care to enlighten me?"
Remus scratched his chin. There really was only one way. He had to take control of the pack and that would mean killing Greyback.
"I would have to challenge him over bonding rights. I would need to put in a claim for you."
"You wish to bond with me?" Severus asked.
"Yes, I do, but that decision I would leave up to you, provided I win against Greyback."
"I do not see your chances as being very good. Greyback is ferocious, and he out weighs you by at least seventy pounds."
"Ah, yes, Severus, but I have one thing in my favor."
"And what would that be?"
"I love you."
Severus raised an eyebrow. "Hmm, I guess we shall see."
"There is something else you need to know, Severus."
"Could this get any worse? I doubt it, so what is it that I need to know."
Remus smiled. "Harry is alive."
Severus' eyes went wide with shock. "How is that possible? He was killed in front of witnesses by the Dark Lord himself."
"His death was faked. He was helped by members of the Dark Lord's own followers. He is mounting a counter attack as we speak. There is a very good chance that he and the surviving order members will win this time. They have the element of surprise on their side and Harry is in possession of the Elder Wand."
Now that was a surprise, but Severus could do nothing to aid Potter and the order. He had his own battle to wage with Lupin's help, a battle for dominance over Greyback's pack.
~~~~~~
Preparations for the bonding ceremony took up most of Greyback's time on the day of the full moon. A huge feast was being prepared and a mating platform was being erected in the centre of the courtyard. The bonding and mating would take place in full view of the entire pack, according to tradition.
Meanwhile, Severus and Remus were making preparations of their own. Severus made Remus drink several stamina potions, strengthening potions, and anything else he deemed useful for the challenge that was to come later. Severus did all that he could to help his wolf. He'd started thinking of Remus as his, truly his as the days passed and their plan took shape. His attitude toward Remus had changed drastically since he'd arrived in the pack bloody and broken. This Remus seemed almost fearless with a stubbornness born of his convictions. Remus stood and swallowed down the last of the potions that Severus had handed him. When he looked into Severus' eyes, he showed no sign of weakness, only fierce determination and an abiding love for Severus that would see him through his trial.
Remus leaned forward and embraced Severus, kissing him chastely on the mouth. "It's almost time, Severus. Are you ready?"
"As ready as I'll ever be. Let us get this over with, and do try not to get yourself killed, werewolf."
Remus chuckled. "I'll do my very best. I promise."
~~~~~~
Draco entered Severus' bedroom without knocking first. He seemed hurried and in a rush to get Severus to the alter on time. "Come along now, Severus. Fenrir is waiting for you. He's quite anxious for the bonding ceremony to commence so that he can fuck you in front of the pack," Draco said venomously.
"I'll bet he is, I'll bet he is," Severus replied, not rising to the bait.
His hopes all rested now on the tenacity of Remus' passion for him. Severus shook his head. He was bloody well doomed.
Drums beat wildly as werewolves danced and chanted around the mating platform. Greyback stood in the middle of the platform as Severus was led down the path by Draco. Severus felt the lump in his throat grow to the size of a boulder as Greyback threw off his robe and stood naked upon the mating platform. His rigid member jutted out from his body a good twelve inches at least. It bobbed up and down, hitting Greyback's chest like a huge log. Greyback's grin was feral, evil, and intimidating as he held out his hand for Severus to take. He yanked the dark wizard up onto the platform and pulled him flush against his naked body. Severus cringed, but there was nothing he could do. His struggles were just a feeble attempt to delay the process for as long as possible.
Moonrise was still thirty minutes away and Severus needed to stall until that time, but it wasn't to be. Greyback was ready to bond and he wouldn't be denied his prize. Draco climbed up onto the mating platform and opened an ancient looking book. Greyback held Severus tightly around the waist with one hand and ran his other hand underneath Servers' thin robe, squeezing his flaccid cock firmly. Severus face grew pale as Greyback continued to fondle his cock and balls as Draco began to recite the bonding ritual. Severus stopped struggling when Greyback inserted one long finger inside of his arse. His sharp fingernail would rip Severus' anal canal apart if he continued to thrash around. Severus stood stock still and Greyback laughed evilly as Draco continued on with the ritual.
Suddenly, a voice from within the pack boomed over Draco's recitation. Greyback growled at the interruption and all eyes turned toward Remus Lupin.
"I am sorry to interrupt, but I can not be silent. I wish to challenge you, Fenrir Greyback for the mating privileges to Severus Snape. He is my lover, always has been, and you have no right to bond with him."
Fenrir Greyback glared at Remus, but then he threw his head back and laughed loudly.
"You are a simpleton, Lupin. I am the Alpha Male here, and I may bond with anyone I choose, even if they are mated to someone else."
"Yes, of course you can, but only if no one challenges your right. I am formally challenging that right."
Greyback growled and turned to his pack shouting, "Kill him!"
Every member of the pack took a step backwards and crossed their arms over their chest. They would not interfere with a formal challenge.
Remus removed his shirt and took up a defensive stance in front of the mating platform. He gave the prearranged signal for Severus to take cover somewhere. Severus didn't hesitate. He dove off the platform and scurried under it just as Greyback screamed in rage and flew at Remus. Draco jumped down as well. He intended to help his lover, but he was held fast by several members of the pack. There could be no interference. This was a fight to the death.
The two men circled each other, eyes gleaming with open hostility.
"I knew I should have killed you, Lupin. Is this how you repay my kindness?" Greyback snarled.
"Severus is mine and I want him back. Your kindness would've been short lived anyway. You're a power hungry monster that gets off on torturing the weak."
"You are going to find out the true meaning of the word pain before I finish with you, Lupin."
"We shall see," Remus replied.
Greyback pulled himself up to his full height and lunged at Remus. Fists flew and blood splattered across the ground. Greyback landed on top of Remus, knocking the wind out of him, but he recovered quickly and threw Greyback off of him. Punches hit home until hand to hand combat became more like wrestling, but as soon as the moon rose in the sky the fighting turned deadly.
Remus barred his teeth and circled the Alpha Male once more. His fur stood up in razor-sharp hackles on his back. Greyback growled menacingly at Moony and swiped a large paw across the back of his legs, bringing the smaller wolf down instantly. The huge grey wolf pounced on Moony, biting him on his soft underbelly, and scratching deep grooves into his furred chest with his dagger like claws.
Severus watched helplessly from under the mating platform. There was nothing he could do to help Remus. Greyback greatly outmatched him in every way; strength, speed, and agility, but especially in sheer madness. Greyback didn't care. All he knew was the smell of blood and the thrill of the hunt.
Blood oozed from Moony's stomach, but he kept on struggling against Greyback's strangle hold. Finally, he managed to bite Greyback on the nose, forcing the larger wolf to release him. Moony growled and turned the tables on Greyback, flipping him onto his back. Moony showed no mercy. In an act of savagery, that Severus wouldn't have believed if he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Moony bit down on Greyback's heavy sac and ripped his testicles from his body. Fenrir howled in pain as Moony turned and went straight for the throat. His jaws clamped tightly around Greyback's neck and locked firmly in place. Greyback struggled frantically in an effort to get away, but to no avail. He could not free himself from Moony's death grip.
Blood began to squirt from Greyback's throat as his struggles started to wane. A few minutes later, a triumphant howl could be heard for miles as Moony stood victorious over Greyback's dead body.
A new Alpha Male was born that night. The werewolves crawled to Moony, showing their complete submission. Severus wasn't sure what to do. He knew that the werewolves were expecting a mating ceremony. The only thing was that Remus was in wolf form now and this definitely wasn't Severus' idea of how a marriage should be made, but he steeled himself for the worst and clamored out from under the mating platform.
Moony sniffed the wind and whipped his head around in Severus' direction. He walked up to his mate cautiously, sensing the fear in the one he loved. He didn't want to frighten Severus, so he approached slowly and delicately licked the side of Severus' face.
Severus ultimately made the decision to bond with Moony. After all, he had risked his life to save him, and if the truth were to be told, Severus really was in love Remus Lupin. It had taken him years to admit it to himself, but it was true. He loved the damned beast more than anything.
Severus smirked at Moony and tipped his head back, exposing his tender throat to the wolf. Moony growled low and stepped forward. He nibbled gently on Severus' neck, being careful not to break the skin, and just barely making a mark clear enough for the entire wolf pack to see.
Severus was his mate for life now. Moony drooled as Severus slowly removed his robe and turned around on all fours. Moony remembered the savagery of Greyback's lovemaking, and he vowed that it would not be like that for Severus. He wanted his lover to feel nothing but pleasure when they coupled. Remus still had his mind, and he was going to make this good for Severus.
Moony leaned forward and sniffed Severus' backside tentatively. Severus trembled slightly, not knowing what to expect. He assumed that he would be penetrated, but all thought fled as Moony slipped his tongue between Severus' arse cheeks, into his quivering hole and began to lave it gently.
Severus shivered, shivered uncontrollably, as Moony licked him, pushing his long tongue through the tight ring of muscles and deep into Severus' arse. Severus moaned with pleasure as Moony's tongue found the tiny bundle of nerves inside him and teased them unmercifully with the tip of his tongue. Severus writhed and tossed his head back. He was so close to begging. Severus had never felt anything like this, and when the wicked tongue finally stopped, Severus shoved his arse higher in the air and pleaded for more.
The werewolf eyed his mate's puckered opening for a moment, satisfied that Severus was open enough now to withstand his cock, Moony mounted Severus' back.
The weight on Severus' back felt good, not too much pressure, but the feel of Moony's thick, red cock sliding inside of him felt even better. There was no pain as Moony began to thrust, gradually building up speed, until he was pounding hard into Severus' arse. Severus panted and moaned wantonly as he slammed his arse back on Moony's cock, meeting him thrust for thrust.
Sweat dripped from Severus' nose as the pressure built inside him. He knew he was going to explode soon as a large, round object started to squeeze through his tight ring of muscles. Moony's knot grew huge as it forced its way through and began to pump enormous amounts of cum into his arse.
Severus gasped and came hard, spilling his seed all over the ground beneath him. It was the most intense orgasm that Severus had ever experienced. The fleeting thought that they would have to do this again crossed his mind as he collapsed with Moony's knot still hung inside him.
Moony lay arse to groin with Severus. He couldn't move immediately without hurting his lover. He had to give his knot time to deflate before he pulled away. Around him, the werewolves howled in unison, and then coupled before him in a frenzied display of acceptance and loyalty.
Moony snuggled close to Severus and felt elation when Severus ran his fingers through his thick fur. As soon as Moony's knot softened enough for him to pull his cock out, he promptly licked Severus clean, soothing away any lingering pain. Severus didn't mind the pain though. The burn was delicious, and the feeling of being filled with hot werewolf prick made his cock stir slightly with renewed interest. Severus snorted and looked into the eyes of the werewolf. Moony grinned at him lopsidedly, tongue lolling out of his mouth and dripping drool onto Severus' stomach.
They slept after that. Severus' head rested on Moony's chest peacefully until sunrise when Remus began to stir, waking Severus from his slumber.
The fires had burned down and all around him transformed werewolves lay sprawled on the ground where they had fallen. Remus stood and surveyed the scene. Greyback's body had been removed, but Remus didn't know who did it. It didn't matter really, as long as it was gone.
A pale Draco Malfoy quaked in fear under the mating platform. Remus called him forward as the other members of the pack got to their feet. Draco expected death. He just hoped it would be swift. His chest, legs, and arms were cut and bleeding. His face was bruised and swollen. Apparently, he'd been in a scuffle with the pack. Fortunately, he was still alive.
Remus decided it was time to show his new pack just how a real leader should behave, as Remus beckoned the newest member of the pack forward.
"Take Draco back to your cottage and tend to his wounds. The boy is barely able to stand."
Severus looked at Remus with admiration as he watched Bill Weasley pick up a shaking Draco and carry him off to his cottage.
"He'll be perfectly safe with Bill. You need not worry, Severus."
"I know, Remus, and I am very grateful to you, even after what Draco tried to do to me. I think he'll be able to learn a lot from Mr. Weasley."
"I agree, Severus. I think that Bill will have a calming influence on the boy."
"Indeed, but do you think that maybe we could go and put on some clothes now?" Severus smirked.
Remus laughed aloud. "I think that is a reasonable request."
The pack drifted off in different directions, each with a greater appreciation for their new Alpha Male. It seemed that times were about to change for the better, and somewhere else, on a not too distant battlefield, a green-eyed boy was about to fulfill his own destiny.