Of course she knew. There was no soul amongst members of staff who were not aware- but far as she knew, many vouched for Remus Lupin. Both the headmaster and Minerva were considering him a good choice, but after the last two fiascos… one couldn’t but consider even Severus’s words at such a time.
What are you implying, Severus? almost escaped her lips, but she held her tongue, instead taking a step forward. Instead of a fruitless search, the nigh delved into heavy accusations.
“Do go on.“ was the whisper that came instead. She did not know, of course- but this seemed like crucial information. Why hasn’t anyone else mentioned such a connection between them?
HE WAS NOT SURPRISED that sort of information hadn’t yet surfaced. if lupin was so well-intentioned, wouldn’t he come forward to the staff. something was rotten in the state of denmark & only severus seemed to realize it. that was his chance.
‘ they were like hand & glove back in the day. ’ he grimaced at the memory, lips twisted into a snarl. in a way, whenever snape was reminded of the duo & james potter laughing after whatever silly prank they managed to pull on some poor bastard, it only seemed more likely that not even black’s incarceration would not cut their ties. severus tilted his head to the side & raised an eyebrow. ‘ people say some things never change —- this could be one of those situations. besides, if anyone knows ways in & out of the castle, it’s the two of them. ’
