Beside Snape, Malfoy too falls deeply into the arms of sleep, and together, their minds drift in search of the others they love. They perceive them in the other room, they see Therion's body wrapped protectively around Elsbet's, both also in a sound sleep. Dreaming, perhaps, or...something darker? Darker, Snape senses, and is distressed. A nightmare threatens his lady's sleep, and Therion's bright thoughts of loyal horses and ravens, brave wolves and clever cats keeps that nightmare at bay. Snape and Malfoy embrace these two mentally, and Snape's mere presence banishes the nightmare almost...
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