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Severus stood outside of the Three Broomsticks, his heart beating excessively. He couldn't believe his eyes. Regardless of the years, time had done 'the marauders' well. They had always been cute. Now, they were handsome, sexy, gorgeous, whatever could come to mind.
James' hair, though still messy, fell perfectly to frame his now olive complexion. His eyes were sleepy, warm and brown, like coming home to mugs of chocolate milk. Obvious hard work lingered in his frame, even as he sat carelessly, comfy.
The next man was almost unrecognizable. Long and lean, Remus' green eyes trained directly on Severus which would have been unnerving if not for his easy smile and calm demeanor. Even the mauve scarring, tracing his flesh became appealing.
Sirius had pretty much not changed. Everything about him, dangerous and tantalizing; From his flashing smirk and icy blue eyes to his wild oak curls. His bad boy charm lingered long into his maturity. Naturally, Severus would never admit his thoughts aloud, but there they were.
He realized that Peter wasn't with them and wondered when, how and what had happened to him. They always spouted on and on about 'brothers in all but blood' and other what not, so why wasn't he around? He wanted to know, but couldn't find it in himself to back and ask.There was so much hatred and so many years between them, they probably didn't even recognize him. He'd do something to grant him the answer without being seen as a total twat. He knew he could get what he wanted and it was all thanks to Draco.
Without thinking, his legs carried him to his waiting friends. To anyone else, Lady and Lord Malfoy looked aloof and distant, but any close friend knew how to read them correctly. Mischievous, twinkling in their eyes broke through the cold surface and greeted him. The cause remained a secret to him for a second, recognition dawning on him. Pursed lips and deepening brows, he glared at his friends, their demeanor never changing.
"Well?" Narcissa smiled
"Well, what?"
"Was Draco in there or not?" Lucius chuckled, pulling his wife closer. Severus exhaled and blew at a stray hair as frustration curled through him. The three stood in silence, Severus could feel their eyes on him and he caved.
"All right, why?"
"Why what?"
"Why did you send me in there?" he asked resignedly,
"We asked you to get Draco, we worried for him,"
"Don't pull that crap. Malfoy. You asked me to check the Three Broomsticks. You could have gone in there yourself." A silence spread between them, Narcissa and Lucius glancing between each other.
"Did you want me to see them?" Severus took pity and asked.
"Well, no. But it seemed dramatic, and I thought it would be funny. You've always been dramatic."
"You left so abruptly, back then. We thought you'd appreciate a similar welcome." He sighed deeply. It wasn't that strange or unusual. So he ran into men he'd known as boys. No big deal even if he was attracted to them.
"Ok, No. I didn't appreciate walking in there blindly. Thanks for the consideration of my re-entrance to wizarding Britain," His nose flared as he took calming breaths.
"But also. Fuck. You." Lucius couldn't help himself and let a howling laugh. Luckily for his lordship, no-one stood close enough to catch his lapse in decorum. His wife laughed along with him.
"Well, what did they say when they saw you?"
"Nothing, they didn't say anything. I didn't give them a chance either." Severus sighed dramatically.
"Not even for pleasantries?" Narcissa pouted.
"I wasn't prepared!" The Malfoys grimaced at their friend's despondent face.
"I wasn't prepared, when I saw her eyes watching me from Potter's face." He turned accusing eyes on his friends.
"You should have warned me. I wasn't ready for a blow like that." The heat in his voice cooled as he sighed deeply.
"I'm gay. You know that, but I love Lily. That hasn't changed and I doubt that ever will."
"Dracos birthday passed last month. As he spent it at school, we've decided to throw him a party at the manor this month."
"His friends Harry and Neville are also celebrating their birthdays this month. While their birthdates are at the end of the month, ourselves, Mr. Potter and The Longbottoms want them to share the party. It seemed fun and exciting." Severus scowled. Frank and Alice Longbottom, both friends of James and Lily.
"What does this have to do with me?"
"We were hoping the ever allusive god-father could appear,"
"If that's what Draco wants, then I will be there." Put out, Severus replies.
"Good! We've invited his Uncles. So expect to see Regulus." Severus allowed a smile to his face.
"That's one Black I can't wait to see. God I missed him" Severus' grinned as his waist was tackled by an exuberant blond.
"And here I thought I was your favorite Black!" Draco pouted at his god-father. Severus laughed brightly, the only person he seemed to genuinely adore.
"Nope! you are my favorite Malfoy," He winked at the child with a conspiratorial smirk.
"Hey" Two chortling voices responded. Thinking back to the approaching event, Severus couldn't help but smirk. I'll find out about Pettigrew sooner, rather than later.