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Summary: Lucius wants Snape to help him

NB: The title is a play on "Sweet November"

 Rated R - Erotic romance S/L

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Snape entered his large room with a sigh and took off his black outer robe, throwing it over a chair. He had returned from a hell of a day teaching double potions to Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff in the morning, and then another bout of double potions Gryffindor and Slytherin in the afternoon. That was always fun. Not. In other words, it had been a very tiring day. The only upside being that Neville Longbottom had not blown anything up.

"Hard day, Severus?"

Snape whirled around to see Lucius Malfoy lying on his bed. His revealing black satin robe gave of a subtle glow in the light. He held a black rose, his white hair draped over either side of his shoulders, and fanning out on the bed, a contrast to the dark robe.

Snape drew his wand.

Lucius gave a mock hurt look, put down the rose and spread his arms, showing he was unarmed, indicating his wand was on the floor out of reach, then he gave Snape a seductive look and smiled. "Come now, Severus, there’s no need for that."

"What are you doing here?"

"My, my, so demanding. Can’t a wizard have any fun?"

"What do you want, Malfoy?"

Lucius smiled. "I would have thought that was obvious."

Lucius threw off his robe. Snape raised an eyebrow. "And if I give you want you want, will you leave me be?"

"Yes, for it is also what I want."

"Then I will indulge you, this final time."

"Thank you." Lucius hid his relief.

"A moment while I prepare myself."

"Take your time, Severus. I want to savour this moment." *For it may be my last*

"All right, Lucius but never again."

Sadly, Lucius nodded. "I know," he whispered. "Just this final time."

Snape began to undress, slowly, Lucius waiting every move. Severus felt uncomfortable, but this would be the *final* time. The last time he and Lucius were together was when Snape was still under the oppressive boot of Voldemort. And this would be the last time he would indulge Lucius' fantasies. Snape wore nothing but a dark green robe now, as he came toward the bed. The white haired wizard shifted slightly. Snape let the robe drop to the floor, revealing his pale skyclad body. Lucius smiled and tapped the bed. Snape took his time. Patiently, Lucius waited.

"This night is yours," he said

"It is ours."

Snape sat on the bed and peeled off the Lucius' black night robe. He began to caress the other man's pale pure blooded face, and then he kissed him. Lucius sighed audibly.

"You have no idea how much I missed that..."

Snape's hands ventured downward across Lucius bare back.

"Your kiss, your touch, Severus ... Have you missed mine?"

Gently Lucius pulled Snape toward him, kissed him, then held him, his soft hands exploring.

"Yes..." Snape whispered, barely audible. "I missed you, Lucius."

The blonde man smiled. "I'm glad."

Very close now, the two held each other in a light embrace, their hair caressing the other, black against white, light against dark.

The two laid down on the bed together, still massaging and caressing the other. Lucius smiled darkly, suddenly grabbed Snape and pulled him close in a vigorous kiss. Out of sorts for a moment, though Snape returned the kiss with equal vigour, gripping Lucius smooth bottom. Malfoy gasped at the sensation, thrusting Snape on top the bed and straddling him.

"As mush as I love your gentle side, Severus, I hope you weren't planning on denying me my passions."

"Wouldn't dream of it," Snape said with a quirky smile.

"Good."

Lucius hair fell onto Snape's flat stomach, tickling him slightly and he gave another small smile. In a whirlwind, Lucius threw his head back, his hair taking on a life of its own, passing over Snape's face, creating a breeze all its own. Snape sighed inwardly. He wasn't about to let Lucius know how pleasurable that felt. Lucius began to massage Snape's stomach, his bare chest and his soft abdomen.

"Ohh I *have* missed this..." Snape said.

Lucius smiled. "I know."

He lay down next to Snape and caressed the older man's face gently and then he kissed his lips. Snape smiled and began to comb his hands through Lucius luscious white hair. Malfoy closed his eyes, thoroughly enjoying the sensation and he began to do the same with Snape's hair, not quite as long, but it had been a while.

"How about a bath," Lucius said. "I've seen your bathtub, it's big enough for all the Hogwarts students and teachers combined. Lucius smiled seductively. "Come on, remember the last time we shared a bath?"

"Yes. *He* walked in."

"And he walked right out again with a smirk on his face, and before that, remember we were having the time of our lives."

"Yes .. we were ... You have talked me into it. I just hope no one walks in on us this time."

"Who's going to? Harry Potter?"

"If he does I'll kill him."

Lucius face lit up. "Ooh ... Can I?"

"No."

Lucius pouted, then he smiled as the two made their way into Snape's bath chambers.

Malfoy used his wand to fill the bath with warm water and bubbles.

Snape could not help but smile.

"We could do with some fun," he said.

"Just as long as you don't add a rubber ducky."

Malfoy laughed. "You’re no fun, Severus."

"I never claimed to be."

Lucius laughed. "Get in."

Snape lowered himself into the piping water and sighed.

"Good, isn't it..." Lucius smiled in also. "Ahh ... this beings back memories...."

"Yes, it does ..." Snape leaned forward and pulled Lucius toward him and they kissed, the water caressing them, the tips of Lucius' hair swaying in he water. Lucius lay back and laid his head against Snape's chest and Severus held him, placing him arms around Lucius' pale, bare chest. Lucius slid down into the water and submerged himself, then came back up again, water running off his body. Snape smiled as he reached for his wand. "Lathare"

Instantly Lucius hair was lathered and soapy. Snape began to wash Lucius hair, gently, Lucius was loving every moment.

Snape spent an hour on Lucius hair, washing it, conditioning it, caressing it, brushing it, and Lucius lay there with his eyes closed in total Elysium. And now it was Snape's turn.

"I doubt you'll be able to do much with my hair."

Lucius smiled. "Don't be too sure."

"If you're thinking of piggy tails, I have two words for you - Avada Kedavra."

Lucius chuckled. "Wouldn’t dream of it."

Snape smiled as he laid back into Lucius sturdy chest. Lucius picked up his want "Lathera Crystala... It's a special concoction I use, makes it shine too."

"Sounds good..."

Lucius placed down his wand and poured some water over Snape's head, then gently worked up the lather.

"Your hair needs a lot of work, Severus."

"Tell me about it."

Snape submerged his head, can came up lather free. Again, Lucius lathered his head, this time it was easier as the dirt and grime had gone. "Ahh that's better ...."

Lucius massaged Snape's scalp, working up another lather before Snape washed it off, then the younger man conditioned the dark hair, his own clinging to his wet chest. Snape closed his eyes and was content to lean against Lucius chest for half an hour, with the other man caressing him before Snape washed the conditioner out of his hair.

"Feels good, he said. "Who makes the shampoo? It's lovely."

"It's natural herb and crystal based"

"Made by?

"Made by ... well ... m ... It's made by muggles."

"What?! You, *Lucius Malfoy* use a shampoo made by muggles?"

"I don't think they heard you on Pluto. Shh! It's the only shampoo that works for me ... and now you know my deepest darkest secret, you must die..."

Snape grinned. "Kiss me."

Lucius obeyed

The two rose form the bath and used each others' wands to dry themselves and vanquish the bath water. Snape felt his hair, light and fluffy.

"You're right, that stuff is amazing."

"Told you, I'll send you some via owl post."

"Thank you, Lucius, you've made my life worth living."

The two laughed.

Malfoy sat down and Snape began to brush his luscious white locks.

"Ohh it feels sooo good to have someone brush your hair."

"Can you not ask Narcissa to do it?"

"Her? Hah! She's about as subtle as a bulldozer the way she hacks at it, but you ... you are... your touch is divine, Severus ... Divine..."

"I'm glad."

He finished brushing the younger man's hair and Lucius started on his.

"I thank Merlin I don't have a sensitive scalp," Severus said, "otherwise I'd really be in trouble, but with that new shampoo..."

"Tell a soul about that shampoo and I'll turn your hair pink *and* put it in permanent pig tails."

"Don't you dare!"

Lucius smiled as he began to brush Snape's smooth and shiny hair. It took half the time it usually did.

The two men stood and embraced and walked back to the bed and lowered themselves onto it. Snape began to caress Lucius warm body. His hand ventured down to the blonde patch below. Lucius shivered pleasantly and he ran his fingers over the top of Snape's legs. Snape too shivered, but not because he found the sensation unappealing as Lucius hand found his dark velvet forest. Severus leaned over, on top of Lucius now, he kissed him and stroking his hair. Lucius sighed inwardly. He did not want to think this would be the last time he would be held in the arms of his love. Snape turned him around and began to scratch his back and Lucius sighed. Yes, this was bliss. He had died and found Elysium. Snape's gentle touch invigorated him, refreshed him ... As the other man ran his fingers down Lucius shapely waist. And he turned around, wishing to give him the same pleasure. He began to glide his nails softly over Snape's chest, around the man's slender waist. Snape sighed. This would be the last time he would feel Lucius touch ...

And they shared a gentle kiss.

"It is not a merry parting," Lucius said, a tear rolling down his cheek. "Tell me how you did it, Severus."

"Did what."

"How did you leave him?"

A pause followed.

"How did you find the courage to leave him?"

"I just did ... When I saw him torture that child ... I could stand no more and I left, with the child, whom I gave to one of the Aurors."

"I wish I could leave him ... Please help me ..."

"I can't, Lucius, you will have to find it within yourself."

Lucius looked down. "I don’t know if I can..."

"You can if you truly want to."

"I do .."

"Then leave him ... I take it that's the true meaning of your visit .."

"Yes .. And to be with you again, Severus ..." gently Malfoy kissed his cheek.

"You will have to find the courage, Lucius ... Perhaps we can meet again."

"But your said never again."

Snape smiled and softly kissed Lucius' cheek and he whispered.

"Never say Never."

And he held Lucius in his arms, hoping he would find the courage within himself to break free.

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