Remus found the conservatory easily enough, with the help of the tiny map on the back of his note card. No one else had arrived yet, not that that was surprising. He was certain he’d gone to bed much earlier than most of the guests in the house last night. Breakfast was set up buffet style, but there didn’t appear to be an abundance of food. It was still early, however perhaps the elves had been instructed to serve it this way. He decided he’d sip a cup of tea first. There were only two small bistro style tables in the room, quite small and with only a couple of chairs at each. It didn’t really appear suitable for the two dozen or so witches and wizards in residence.
He was anxious to see the schedule of activities for the day. He settled into the nicely padded wrought iron chair to gaze out on the garden. He actually started by gazing at the sky, bright blue through the spoke-like glass panels overhead. The glass walls allowed a perfect view of the dewy grass sparkling in the sunlight. As he looked about the room, he noted there were no plants, this must be used strictly as a sunroom.
The door opened quietly, and Remus turned to see who had entered. He was in luck; it was Severus.
“Good morning, Severus.”
“Lupin.” Severus strode toward the buffet, putting eggy toast and bacon on his plate. He set the plate down to pour tea, and then stopped abruptly.
Remus watched as Severus’ head snapped up and eyes turned toward the doorway. Remus was astonished. The door, handle, lock and all were gone. "Some sort of party trick, Severus?"
"Something akin to that, yes."
"All right. What do we do?"
Severus rubbed his forehead. "Lupin." He said in an exasperated tone.
"I'm for eating then. We eat first and then work out the puzzle after." Remus took his teacup back to the serving table, got a refill and filled a plate with eggs, bacon, toast and a warm chocolate croissant.
Severus had seated himself at table but wasn't eating. Remus sat down across from him, and tucked in. After a few moments, Remus looked up. "Severus, eat. It will only take a few minutes. Much better to solve a puzzle on a full stomach, don’t you think?"
Severus glared as Remus licked the last of gooey chocolate from his fingers. "What do you think our best course of action is? Test all the windows? Look for clues?"
Severus sighed heavily. His hand slowly reached for is front trouser pocket. He retrieved a crumpled bit of parchment. He sighed again as he smoothed it out against the table. "This is the clue." And he read from the scrap of paper "Get him out of your system."
"Who is it addressed to?"
Severus rolled his eyes. "I have the note. To whom do you imagine it was addressed?"
"Oh. Sorry. What do you think it means?"
"This is a very old Wizarding home; there are unimagined spells, charms and wards here, rooted deep within it. The Malfoy home, by way of the current Keeper can limit access or even trap others within rooms. The Keeper is the one who sets the conditions to exit. In other words we must complete a certain task or tasks before we can leave."
"Such as?"
"As I have already indicated, it's up to the Keeper. It could mean death, swearing a Wizard's oath, stripping naked and painting the walls with our bodies, there are no limits except for the Keepers imagination."
"So the clue means?"
"He thinks I need to get you out of my system."
Remus raised both eyebrows. "I don't think he saw us kissing. Why would he think you had an interest in me?"
"Lucius is a voyeuristic pervert; he probably had a monitoring charm in the study or the kitchen."
"Well, let's give him a show."
Severus blushed but didn't respond.
"I mean if you really are interested. Um. Uh. If you aren't I certain he would probably let us out eventually."
"Lucius believes he is always right, unless he witnesses the consequences leading to a bloody of fiery death, preferably not his own he won't change the terms. We are in for a long wait."
"So you're not really interested. Was I mistaken? Are you interested in women and I was just a little experiment? Not that I mind, I would just like to know."
"Women?" Severus practically screeched. "Just the thought gives me hives."
"So you don't find me attractive, you're in a relationship or it's the werewolf thing?"
"You are just going to go on about this aren't you?" Severus grumbled.
"Well, according to you it is our only way out."
Severus remained quiet.
"So which is it?"
"None of those reasons."
"Fine, I don't have to know your reason. It's not a big thing. Just a one off. It's not as if I'm asking for a commitment. We could discuss that later." Remus said trying to lighten the suddenly oppressive mood.
"You are not going to let this go are you?"
Remus grinned "Gryffindor. Hogwarts answer to dog with a bone."
Severus snorted. "And in your case the analogy fits."
"Well?"
They sat in silence for four and a half minutes. "Severus?"
Severus trained his eyes on his now cold breakfast. "I've never done it before."
"Never done it? Never done what exactly?"
Another three minutes ticked by, and then Severus whispered. "Anything."
Remus quickly picked up his sagging jaw. "Ok. So you don't want to lose your virginity in a sunroom to a werewolf. I can understand that. It does complicate things a bit. Does Lucius know?"
Severus drew himself up straight in his chair. "Of course not!"
"Is there a way we could let him know, perhaps he would then just let us out."
"Tell him? I think not."
"You told me."
"You're not a Slytherin. He would find a way to use it against me or make a joke of it somehow. You and your Gryffindor honor will keep it to yourself."
"Point taken. So, what's your plan?"
"I do not have one." Severus grumbled.
"Will any sex act do? Wanking, perhaps?"
Severus tapped his nose. "I imagine we would have to actually touch for it to work."
"Oral sex, then?"
"Lupin, when I say I've never I mean never, anything, ever."
"I meant me do it to you. We could start by kissing."
Severus remained silent. After a few moments, Remus prodded. "Well."
Severus stared pointedly at his own crotch.
"Ah, your body is answering questions and you mind doesn't want to give over control." Remus paused. "I won't hurt you, Severus, and I won't tell anyone about anything done or said here."
"I know" Severus replied gruffly.
Remus knelt in front of Severus gently pushing his knees apart then scooting in to reach a finger up under his chin. "Kiss me first." Severus hesitated and then complied. The kisses deepened and Remus started to rub Severus' erection through his trousers. Their tongues battled and danced. Remus moved to nibble Severus neck. He nipped a spot that made Severus call a halt. He pulled back.
"Now."
Remus captured the lips in another kiss, and he worked the trouser fastenings loose. He kissed the buttons down the front of Severus shirt, nuzzling his belly button when he reached it. Severus wriggled in his seat. Remus waved is wand and Severus' trousers and pants were on the table neatly folded.
Remus whispered. "It's all right, love." Then he took a long lick of Severus' hard cock. Severus inhaled sharply, and then Remus licked the turgid head like a lolly. He took another long lick and then started sucking Severus all the way into his mouth. Severus took deep shaky breaths and then sunk his fingers into Remus' hair holding his head where it was. Happily, Remus licked and sucked more noisily. The fingers threading in his hair tightened as Remus began to play with Severus' balls. He sucked harder, and faster. Severus tossed his head back.
"Lupin. I can't….I don't ….you…'
Remus gently pressed the swollen balls up toward Severus' body while he increased the speed of his head bob. Severus erupted, crying out, pushing his hips upward.
Remus waited until the fingers in his hair loosened, and Severus breathing returned to normal before he moved. He cast a cleansing spell, returned Severus' clothing and then tucked him back in. A glance up at his face and Remus saw it strangely open; in a second it was shuttered to its more characteristic neutral look.
“Are you all right, Severus?”
“Yes, quite fine. Thank you.”
Remus grinned. “No thanks are necessary.” Cupping Severus’ face in his hand Remus placed a gentle kiss onto Severus’ lips. He received a small sigh in response. Remus pushed himself up, one knee cracking a little as he stood. “The door seems to have returned. We can leave when you’re ready.” He held out a hand to help Severus up.
Severus looked warily at the proffered hand, and then waved it away. He stood up without his usual graceful movements, looking for all the world like a newborn colt trying to stand for the first time. Concerned, Remus stepped closer. Severus held up a hand. Remus assented, with reservations. They walked to the door side by side. Severus touched the handle and opened it. “Oh, no.” he groaned. Instead of stepping into a hallway, they had stepped into another room.