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A/N Ok I have decided that from now on I will try to update every week. I know I have been neglecting this story but I am trying to write a book. ^-^ once again, I am SOOOO sorry. *puppy dog eyes* please don't stop reading my story because I have been neglecting it. I am SOOO sorry. *cries* I do really love this thing! *huggles my fanfic*
A/N 2 There is also going to be a flash back for Remus. I like flash backs so get used to them!
Chapter 7
The next morning Sirius was the first to wake. He looked over at James and grinned evilly. He crept silently into the bathroom; when he emerged he had a cup full of water. He silently sneaked over to where James was sleeping and poured the ice cold water on his face.
James jerked his head up and glared at Sirius. "What was that for?!" he demanded hotly.
"Wow, talk about a bad temper in the morning." Sirius replied sarcastically.
James rolled his eyes and brushed his face; trying to rid himself of the freezing water that was beginning to drip down the front of his shirt. Giving up on trying to wring the water out of his sopping wet hair, he grabbed a blanket and rubbed his head dry. He looked at Remus, who was still sound asleep on his bed. He doubted that if he threw cold water on his face that he would wake up.
Sirius changed into his school robes, put on his shoes, and grabbed his pack. They still had fifteen minutes until breakfast was served; for some odd reason Sirius had woken up earlier than he liked. He looked over at James and arched an eyebrow, "You know James, it would help if you tried to put your arms through the arm holes and you head through the head holes."
James turned sleepy eyes to Sirius, "Huh?" he looked down at his robe, "Oh," he had been trying to put his head through one of the arm holes and his arms through an arm hole and his head hole. Sirius was cracking up but James failed to see the humour when it was at his expense. "Grow up," he muttered to Sirius and he righted himself.
Sirius looked at Remus, "You think we should wake him?" he asked
James nodded, "He looked like he got into a fight with the Whomping Willow and lost.terribly." He commented, looking at the sift bruises that decorated Remus's arms. He also noted the rings under his eyes and his paler than usual complexion; yes, it would be better to let him sleep. "As much as I think he needs his sleep, we should wake him up for classes."
Sirius nodded and crept towards Remus's bed; James, knowing what Sirius was planning grabbed Sirius's arm. "Maybe I should wake him. You will probably succeed in making him angry if you sneak up on him."
Sirius rolled his eyes "When did you become the practical one?"
"When I noticed how sick he looks." James replied
Sirius looked at Remus, noting the same things James had seen. "Oh, I guess your right. It would be mean to prank him when he doesn't look well."
James nodded and gently shook Remus. "Come on mate, it is about time to head down for breakfast."
Remus groaned and batted James' hands away. "No mum, I just want to sleep." He muttered, pulling the blankets around him.
James grinned and shook Remus again, "Wake up, it is James and Sirius and I would like to go down to breakfast."
Remus opened his eyes and jumped slightly. "Oh, sorry." He mumbled
Sirius and James laughed, "Ah, it is fine."
Remus nodded slowly and got out of bed. He was dead on his feet; he felt as though he had been hit by a train then stomped on by a bunch of large animals.
He turned blood shot sleepy eyes to James and Sirius, "Was there any homework assigned yesterday?"
James shook his head "No, we were lucky; although there was class work."
Remus sighed, I hate the full moon, I always miss things I should be there for; he thought.
"Hey, it's alright mate, I am sure Binns will let you make it up." James said
Remus nodded, "I just don't like being ill."
Sirius shrugged, "No one likes it."
Remus nodded, "Yeah,"
James picked up his pack and swung it over his shoulder, "We should head down to the Great Hall, and I am hungry."
"You're always hungry." Sirius snickered.
James glowered, "Come on Remus, breakfast started already."
Remus nodded, "You two go ahead, I will be there soon."
They shrugged and walked out of the room.
Remus sighed and finished dressing. He grabbed his pack and threw the books he would need for the days lessons into it. He grabbed his Defense Against the Dark Arts book, and tucked it under his arm. He had that class first, so he figured he might as well keep that book out. Looking around at the four poster beds he saw all the posters and other things that Sirius and James had put up to make it more like home.
Above James's bed was a Quidditch poster, Remus wasn't sure which one it was, there was also a calendar with different types of sweets on it. Remus smiled to himself, James had a big sweet tooth. James had a picture of his mum and dad, along with a picture of his cat on his bedside table. He laughed when he saw the cat claw at the weird clothes James had forced it into for Halloween.
He turned and looked at Sirius's bed. Like James, he had a Quidditch poster. He had a picture of a cloud. Why Sirius needed a picture of a cloud Remus didn't know. He saw some of Sirius's school work piled up on the bedside table. Even though James and Sirius enjoyed a good time, they did all of their work. Remus looked at one of the homework's, it had '130%, GOOD WORK!' written on it. Remus walked away from Sirius's bed but turned as he accidentally bumped Sirius's bed side table. The picture of the cloud fell off along with a silver card. The card fell open and Remus could see clearly, You are no son of ours if you remain in Gryffindor! Do not come home for the holidays. We will see you during the summer, since that is the only time we must have you., the card continued going but Remus tore his eyes away. He didn't feel right prying into Sirius's business. After putting the things back the way Sirius had had them, he left the room.
He walked down the steps and out of the empty common room. He had tarried a while, so everyone had left Gryffindor Tower and had headed down for breakfast. He walked out of the portrait hole and went down the corridors and steps to the Great Hall. When he arrived he spotted Sirius and James, he went over and plopped down in the chair next to James. Ignoring them while he had scooped food onto his plate, he now turned to listen to them.
"Morning," Sirius muttered; he didn't seem so cheerful now that he had been awake for a half hour.
James looked at Remus, "We have classes in ten minutes, you need to eat fast, otherwise we will be late."
Remus nodded, "Alright," he put some of the toast and marmalade into his mouth, actually managing to finish a few bites of it. He ate as much as he could stand then turned to James and Sirius. "Let's go, I am not too hungry."
Sirius nodded wisely "Still sick eh?"
"Yes, I guess so." Remus replied
"So, what class do we have now?" Sirius asked
Remus rolled his eyes, "Do you not study the schedule?"
James and Sirius stared at Remus with horror on their faces, "And waste precious planning minutes looking at a dumb schedule?!" Sirius nearly screamed.
Remus chuckled and shook his head, "How you two manage top marks is beyond me."
James grinned, "We are smarter than we let on."
Sirius nodded, "Yeah, we aren't idiots." Sirius said while trying to put his glove on his foot.
Remus looked at him oddly and James grabbed Sirius's arm. "Give it up mate."
"Oh, alright." He muttered feeling slightly put out.
Remus laughed, "We have double Defense Against the Dark Arts first, then lunch, then Transfiguration, and last we have Potions."
Sirius beamed, "We have the good classes today."
James nodded, "Looks like the Ravenclaws are heading to Defense, we better go." He said
The others nodded and set off to Defense Against the Dark Arts talking about the prank they were going to play in three days.
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Professor Trake met them as soon as they came into the class. "Everyone take out your books, we are going to be starting Werewolves today."
Remus froze as soon as he heard that; Sirius put his hand on Remus's back to keep him going.
"Take a seat." He hissed.
"Sorry," Remus sat down dumbly and put his things on the table.
James looked at Sirius for an explanation. "What is with him?"
Sirius shrugged, "The first day of school he looked at the picture of the Werewolves and jumped out a little bit." He shrugged, "I think he is afraid of them."
James nodded, "That's too bad; they are a bit well scary though aren't they?"
Sirius shrugged, "Dunno, never met one. I do think it would be hard though. I mean, how would you feel to have to live in fear of the moon?"
James shrugged, "Dunno, never had to before."
"Lucky you," Remus muttered
Sirius looked at him, "You say something?"
Remus started again, "Huh? What? Oh, yeah; what page?"
"I thought you were the prepared one Remy." He said sarcastically.
Remus gave him a death glare. "Shut up Sirius."
Sirius laughed, "Alright, alright, page 224."
Remus nodded his thanks and turned to the page; trying his best not to jump. He turned his attention back to Professor Trake.
"The werewolf is found worldwide, though it is believed to have come from Western Europe." Professor Trake began
"Professor!" Lily Evans said, raising her hand.
"Yes Miss Evans?"
"Werewolves are thought to have originated from Northern Europe." She said timidly.
Professor Trake hit his forehead. "Oh I am sorry, yes, you are quite correct."
"Good job Lily!" Julia whispered.
Professor Trake continued, "Humans only can become a werewolf if they are bitten. Sadly, there isn't any cure. We desperately need one though and doctors are working on them. Once every month, at the full moon, the otherwise sane person."
"Professor." Said a Ravenclaw girl.
"Yes Miss Barauch?"
"I head werewolves were mindless killers, even when they are in their human form. My father works in the department of the ministry that deals with people who were bitten by a werewolf. He says that they are pure evil even if they can walk like men." She said softly.
It took all of Remus's will power not to jump on the girl. He remained in his seat though, and sent a pleading looked at Professor Trake. Professor Trake saw Remus's look and nodded to him slightly.
"Yes, there a many theories that werewolves are evil beings, but that is not so. They are good and bad just like all other people; they were just unfortunate enough to be bitten. They can not help what they do when they are under the influence of the moon just like a drunk can not control what he does under the influence of alcohol. I am not saying that being a drunk is alright, so don't go running to your parents and tell them that I said it is ok to be a drunk because it is ok to be a werewolf." Professor Trake said. "Does that answer you question Miss Barauch?" the girl nodded and smiled.
The class laughed and Sirius raised his hand. "Professor, why do people fear werewolves? I know that it is a frightening thing but as long as the person is not confronted when he or she is in their form; wouldn't they be safe?"
Professor Trake nodded, "Yes they would be safe. I do not know why people fear werewolves Mr. Black; perhaps it has something to do with all of the old tales. You have heard them haven't you; the ones where werewolves gobble up little girls and boys?"
Sirius nodded, "Yes Professor."
Professor Trake nodded and continued with his lecture. He turned back to the class half an hour later. "It is nearly time for your next lesson, for homework look up how to tell a werewolf from a normal wolf and any other useful information on the identification of werewolves. Mr. Lupin, may I see you when the class is over?"
Remus looked as though he was going to be sick, but he nodded and walked over to Professor Trake as the class filed out. James and Sirius made to go with him but Professor Trake sent them away.
"Go to class boys, I am not going to hurt Lupin." He said smiling
Sirius and James shrugged, "We will tell McGonagall that you are going to be late." James said.
"Yeah, thanks." He said as they left the classroom and headed to Transfiguration.
When Professor Trake was sure James and Sirius were out of ear shot, he turned a smile to Remus. "You still feeling a bit ill Remus?" he asked kindly.
Remus nodded slightly. "Yes sir."
"Here, have some tea; you look as though it would do you some good." Professor Trake said handing Remus a tea cup and then pouring another for himself.
"Is there something I can help you with Professor?" Remus asked
Professor Trake smiled, "Well, yes." He smiled slightly. "I was wondering if you could tell me a little about werewolves."
Remus looked at him oddly, "But you just gave a lecture on them."
"I know, but I was wondering what it is like to become one. If you don't want to answer you don't have to, I am just very curious." He smiled at Remus hopefully.
Remus smiled back wearily, he looked at Professor Trake. The man looked not a year passed twenty five and had clear green eyes and dark blonde hair. Professor Trake did look eager so Remus nodded. "Sure, I will tell you what I can."
"If it isn't too much, would you tell me how it happened?" He was looking at Remus hopefully, as though Remus was the teacher and Trake was the student.
Remus nodded, "Alright, do I have time though?"
Professor Trake nodded, "Yes, Professor McGonagall won't mind. She is having you copy notes anyway."
Remus looked as though he wanted to question how Professor Trake knew this but said nothing. "Okay, I will tell you all I can." Professor Trake nodded and gestured for him to begin his story. "When I was four years old I received the bite."
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A small little boy was running through the forests, his parents were having a picnic and he had gone to play by himself.
"Don't go too far Remus!" His father's voice called to him.
"I won't!" Remus called before running into the forest. It was getting dark and soon the sun would set and the moon would come out.
Remus loved the night, his cousin Tor would take him into the woods quite often to look at the stars and moon. Since Tor lived in America it was rare that he visited his five year old cousin Remus.
Remus continued to run through the forest; he heard a noise and went to investigate. If he had been older he might have re-thought his decision, but being only five he chased after the noise. He kept running until he saw a short woman walking through the woods.
"Hello?" he called to her.
The woman turned and looked startled to see a little boy in the woods without his parents. She looked around for them and not seeing any, she went quickly to the little boy's side.
"Are you lost sweety?" she asked
Remus shook his head. "No, I am waiting for the sun to set so I can see the full moon and look at the stars."
The woman flinched slightly at hearing that the full moon was tonight; a fact she had already known. "You better head back to your mum and dad. I am sure it would be safer if you were with them." She glanced up at the sky, the sun was down and the moon would be out soon. This little boy needed to leave!
Remus shook his head, "No, I want to look at them by myself. It is pretty in this spot."
The woman smiled at the little boy. "Okay, just don't follow me. You promise you won't follow me?"
Remus crossed his fingers behind his back and nodded vigorously. "Yes I promise."
The woman nodded and sprinted into the trees. "Bye darling," she called over her shoulder before disappearing from sight.
Remus was puzzled and decided to wait a few minutes before following the strange woman. He counted to one hundred then chased after her. He looked up at the sky and noticed it was no longer pink but was beginning to turn navy blue and that the moon was looking down at him.
There was a snarl behind him and he turned expecting to see a dog but was face to face with a wolf. Remus let out a screech and started to yell for help. There were clothes on the floor; it was the ladies dress and shoes. Remus thought the wolf had gotten the lady; he didn't think the wolf was the lady.
He turned and began to run but the werewolf sprang but missed Remus. Remus kept running but was no match for the werewolf. Soon he felt a horrible pain in his calf and saw the wolf's teeth imbedded in the flesh. He let out a blood curdling scream and the wolf soon ran away. Remus was left on the ground with the blood flowing freely from his wound.
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"My parents found me there late that night. I was taken to St Mungos and given a blood transfusion. They did a blood test and found that I had in fact been bitten by a werewolf. I was registered and given papers that certify that I am a werewolf. My magic school kicked me out because of what I am. I have been shunned for the past six years. When I was younger I didn't really understand why I was treated differently. I do now though." Remus finished more sarcastic that sad.
Professor Trake looked slightly sympathetic and smiled at Remus. "What was your first transformation like?" he asked quietly.
"Painful," he said, "it was really painful. I bit and scratched myself."
Professor Trake nodded, "I am sorry this all happened to you at such a young age."
Remus smiled at him. "Don't be, I got over that a long time ago. You can't change the past, but you can alter the future."
Professor Trake looked at his student and it seemed again that Remus was the instructor. Professor Trake looked somewhat awed that such a young boy had said something so wise. "You better go to class Remus. Here, I will give you a pass." He quickly scribbled a late notice on a piece of parchment and sent Remus on his way.
When Remus got to Transfiguration the class was just letting out. He panicked as he realised he had missed the entire class. He quickly ran into the room and up to Professor McGonagall.
"Professor." He began but McGonagall interrupted him.
"It is OK Lupin. Potter and Black told me that Professor Trake was discussing things with you. Ask them for the homework and hurry to lunch." She said, smiling softly down at the boy.
Remus ran and quickly caught up with James and Sirius who were scribbling down random answers for their Potions homework. Remus looked over their shoulder and noticed that all of the answers were right.
"How do you two do it?" he asked
"Do what?" Sirius asked startled.
"How do you do your homework just before lunch and get the answers correct? You only spend five minutes on a problem we have had for three weeks, yet you still manage to get the answers right!" Remus said close to hysterics
Sirius laughed and James quirked an eyebrow. "Well, we don't know. I have always been doing things like this and I guess Sirius has too." James shrugged "We're just smart." He turned back to Sirius and they finished the homework.
Lily Evans was walking behind them with her friend Julia and they had heard what James, Sirius, and Remus had been saying. "Don't be such a show off Potter." She snapped as she walked by them.
"Don't be such a brown noser Evans." James shot back.
Lily turned around and glared. "You are so full of yourself. You and Sirius are such show offy idiots."
Sirius glared. "Hey, don't bring me into this. I didn't do anything to you Evans, and believe me I can do some bad things."
Lily nodded, "I'm sure you can, after all, you are a Black." She turned and walked away with Julia.
Sirius looked so angry that James and Remus thought he would explode.
"How.DARE...her.How DARE she say that!" Sirius said outraged. The only reason he hadn't jumped and tried to murder Lily was because he didn't think that would make her change her mind.
James looked close to screaming and Remus was in shock.
"That wasn't fair." Remus said "How could she say something like that? Insults are fine but that was low."
Sirius looked at him but it was James who answered. "This is war."
Sirius nodded his agreement while Remus had an unreadable expression on his face. The three of them walked in silence to the Great Hall. None of them knew what to say, although there was the occasional noise from Sirius which James took as Sirius's way of controlling his anger.
When they reached the hall, they sat as far away from Lily as possible. Sirius left the table just after he had sat down and went to find his cousin Andromeda. James and Remus let him go; they knew he needed to be alone.
Sirius walked over to the Ravenclaw table and looked for his cousin. When he spotted her, he walked over. "Andromeda, can I talk to you for a minute."
Andromeda nodded and got up from the table. "I will be right back." She said to her friends. She walked after Sirius. "What's wrong Sirius?" she asked.
Sirius looked at her. "Were you ever judged on our family?"
She nodded, "Yes, there are many who don't think too highly of our family here. Why, what happened?"
Sirius explained to her about what Lily had said and why. He didn't really enjoy telling Andromeda that he and his friends had made fun of Lily but she honestly hadn't had any right to say that.
Andromeda nodded, "Yeah, I went through similar things. Don't worry Siri, it will get better. I am glad to hear you thought before you jumped on the poor girl. You said she was Muggle-Born? Well that might be the reason; she has only heard of the evil of the Black family and hasn't met Uncle Alphard."
Sirius nodded, "She has read about the Blacks in books I suppose. That might be where she learned our reputation of being dark wizards and witches."
Andromeda nodded, "Probably, now go eat some lunch. There isn't much time until the next class."
Sirius nodded, "Thanks Andro."
Andromeda nodded, "Any time."
Sirius and Andromeda walked back to their separate house tables and finished their lunch.
James and Remus watched Sirius but they didn't confront him on what he had said to his cousin. It wasn't any of their business.
"We better head to Potions." James said sighing.
Remus and Sirius nodded. The three of them trudged down to the dungeons and into the Potions class room.
Professor Hould was sitting at her desk and smiling as the students came in. She was head of Slytherin House but she didn't favour her own students as James, Sirius, and Remus had been told. Her class was just boring so they didn't really enjoy going to it.
When the last Gryffindor and Slytherin stragglers came in she got up and smiled around the class.
"Today we are going to be talking about Wolf's Bane." She said
Remus groaned inwardly. Why must they keep talking about werewolves in all of my classes? He thought Remus. He didn't bother pulling out parchment as he already knew all of this stuff. Professor Hould always made speeches that lasted the entire period; even the double ones.
Sirius and James were bent over a piece of parchment and were laughing evilly then pointing at Snape. They were going over their plans for Sunday; Halloween night.
Remus rolled his eyes and put his head on the desk, soon he was in a deep sleep.
James pointed at Remus and Sirius laughed. "He is normally a really good student."
James nodded, "Yeah must be pretty tired to fall asleep."
Sirius shrugged, "Professor Hould is nearly as boring as Professor Binns. I wouldn't be surprised if the whole class nodded off."
James laughed, "Yeah, you're right."
For the rest of the class James and Sirius talked about Quidditch while Remus slept through a dreamless sleep.
Soon the end of the class came and Sirius woke Remus up. "Come on mate," he hissed, "it is nearly time for us to go."
Remus looked sleepily at Sirius and packed his things up. Five seconds later, Professor Hould dismissed them without homework.
James, Sirius, and Remus walked out of the class room and smiled when they reached Gryffindor Tower; they were home.
End Chapter 7
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A/N Ok I have decided that from now on I will try to update every week. I know I have been neglecting this story but I am trying to write a book. ^-^ once again, I am SOOOO sorry. *puppy dog eyes* please don't stop reading my story because I have been neglecting it. I am SOOO sorry. *cries* I do really love this thing! *huggles my fanfic*
A/N 2 There is also going to be a flash back for Remus. I like flash backs so get used to them!
Chapter 7
The next morning Sirius was the first to wake. He looked over at James and grinned evilly. He crept silently into the bathroom; when he emerged he had a cup full of water. He silently sneaked over to where James was sleeping and poured the ice cold water on his face.
James jerked his head up and glared at Sirius. "What was that for?!" he demanded hotly.
"Wow, talk about a bad temper in the morning." Sirius replied sarcastically.
James rolled his eyes and brushed his face; trying to rid himself of the freezing water that was beginning to drip down the front of his shirt. Giving up on trying to wring the water out of his sopping wet hair, he grabbed a blanket and rubbed his head dry. He looked at Remus, who was still sound asleep on his bed. He doubted that if he threw cold water on his face that he would wake up.
Sirius changed into his school robes, put on his shoes, and grabbed his pack. They still had fifteen minutes until breakfast was served; for some odd reason Sirius had woken up earlier than he liked. He looked over at James and arched an eyebrow, "You know James, it would help if you tried to put your arms through the arm holes and you head through the head holes."
James turned sleepy eyes to Sirius, "Huh?" he looked down at his robe, "Oh," he had been trying to put his head through one of the arm holes and his arms through an arm hole and his head hole. Sirius was cracking up but James failed to see the humour when it was at his expense. "Grow up," he muttered to Sirius and he righted himself.
Sirius looked at Remus, "You think we should wake him?" he asked
James nodded, "He looked like he got into a fight with the Whomping Willow and lost.terribly." He commented, looking at the sift bruises that decorated Remus's arms. He also noted the rings under his eyes and his paler than usual complexion; yes, it would be better to let him sleep. "As much as I think he needs his sleep, we should wake him up for classes."
Sirius nodded and crept towards Remus's bed; James, knowing what Sirius was planning grabbed Sirius's arm. "Maybe I should wake him. You will probably succeed in making him angry if you sneak up on him."
Sirius rolled his eyes "When did you become the practical one?"
"When I noticed how sick he looks." James replied
Sirius looked at Remus, noting the same things James had seen. "Oh, I guess your right. It would be mean to prank him when he doesn't look well."
James nodded and gently shook Remus. "Come on mate, it is about time to head down for breakfast."
Remus groaned and batted James' hands away. "No mum, I just want to sleep." He muttered, pulling the blankets around him.
James grinned and shook Remus again, "Wake up, it is James and Sirius and I would like to go down to breakfast."
Remus opened his eyes and jumped slightly. "Oh, sorry." He mumbled
Sirius and James laughed, "Ah, it is fine."
Remus nodded slowly and got out of bed. He was dead on his feet; he felt as though he had been hit by a train then stomped on by a bunch of large animals.
He turned blood shot sleepy eyes to James and Sirius, "Was there any homework assigned yesterday?"
James shook his head "No, we were lucky; although there was class work."
Remus sighed, I hate the full moon, I always miss things I should be there for; he thought.
"Hey, it's alright mate, I am sure Binns will let you make it up." James said
Remus nodded, "I just don't like being ill."
Sirius shrugged, "No one likes it."
Remus nodded, "Yeah,"
James picked up his pack and swung it over his shoulder, "We should head down to the Great Hall, and I am hungry."
"You're always hungry." Sirius snickered.
James glowered, "Come on Remus, breakfast started already."
Remus nodded, "You two go ahead, I will be there soon."
They shrugged and walked out of the room.
Remus sighed and finished dressing. He grabbed his pack and threw the books he would need for the days lessons into it. He grabbed his Defense Against the Dark Arts book, and tucked it under his arm. He had that class first, so he figured he might as well keep that book out. Looking around at the four poster beds he saw all the posters and other things that Sirius and James had put up to make it more like home.
Above James's bed was a Quidditch poster, Remus wasn't sure which one it was, there was also a calendar with different types of sweets on it. Remus smiled to himself, James had a big sweet tooth. James had a picture of his mum and dad, along with a picture of his cat on his bedside table. He laughed when he saw the cat claw at the weird clothes James had forced it into for Halloween.
He turned and looked at Sirius's bed. Like James, he had a Quidditch poster. He had a picture of a cloud. Why Sirius needed a picture of a cloud Remus didn't know. He saw some of Sirius's school work piled up on the bedside table. Even though James and Sirius enjoyed a good time, they did all of their work. Remus looked at one of the homework's, it had '130%, GOOD WORK!' written on it. Remus walked away from Sirius's bed but turned as he accidentally bumped Sirius's bed side table. The picture of the cloud fell off along with a silver card. The card fell open and Remus could see clearly, You are no son of ours if you remain in Gryffindor! Do not come home for the holidays. We will see you during the summer, since that is the only time we must have you., the card continued going but Remus tore his eyes away. He didn't feel right prying into Sirius's business. After putting the things back the way Sirius had had them, he left the room.
He walked down the steps and out of the empty common room. He had tarried a while, so everyone had left Gryffindor Tower and had headed down for breakfast. He walked out of the portrait hole and went down the corridors and steps to the Great Hall. When he arrived he spotted Sirius and James, he went over and plopped down in the chair next to James. Ignoring them while he had scooped food onto his plate, he now turned to listen to them.
"Morning," Sirius muttered; he didn't seem so cheerful now that he had been awake for a half hour.
James looked at Remus, "We have classes in ten minutes, you need to eat fast, otherwise we will be late."
Remus nodded, "Alright," he put some of the toast and marmalade into his mouth, actually managing to finish a few bites of it. He ate as much as he could stand then turned to James and Sirius. "Let's go, I am not too hungry."
Sirius nodded wisely "Still sick eh?"
"Yes, I guess so." Remus replied
"So, what class do we have now?" Sirius asked
Remus rolled his eyes, "Do you not study the schedule?"
James and Sirius stared at Remus with horror on their faces, "And waste precious planning minutes looking at a dumb schedule?!" Sirius nearly screamed.
Remus chuckled and shook his head, "How you two manage top marks is beyond me."
James grinned, "We are smarter than we let on."
Sirius nodded, "Yeah, we aren't idiots." Sirius said while trying to put his glove on his foot.
Remus looked at him oddly and James grabbed Sirius's arm. "Give it up mate."
"Oh, alright." He muttered feeling slightly put out.
Remus laughed, "We have double Defense Against the Dark Arts first, then lunch, then Transfiguration, and last we have Potions."
Sirius beamed, "We have the good classes today."
James nodded, "Looks like the Ravenclaws are heading to Defense, we better go." He said
The others nodded and set off to Defense Against the Dark Arts talking about the prank they were going to play in three days.
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Professor Trake met them as soon as they came into the class. "Everyone take out your books, we are going to be starting Werewolves today."
Remus froze as soon as he heard that; Sirius put his hand on Remus's back to keep him going.
"Take a seat." He hissed.
"Sorry," Remus sat down dumbly and put his things on the table.
James looked at Sirius for an explanation. "What is with him?"
Sirius shrugged, "The first day of school he looked at the picture of the Werewolves and jumped out a little bit." He shrugged, "I think he is afraid of them."
James nodded, "That's too bad; they are a bit well scary though aren't they?"
Sirius shrugged, "Dunno, never met one. I do think it would be hard though. I mean, how would you feel to have to live in fear of the moon?"
James shrugged, "Dunno, never had to before."
"Lucky you," Remus muttered
Sirius looked at him, "You say something?"
Remus started again, "Huh? What? Oh, yeah; what page?"
"I thought you were the prepared one Remy." He said sarcastically.
Remus gave him a death glare. "Shut up Sirius."
Sirius laughed, "Alright, alright, page 224."
Remus nodded his thanks and turned to the page; trying his best not to jump. He turned his attention back to Professor Trake.
"The werewolf is found worldwide, though it is believed to have come from Western Europe." Professor Trake began
"Professor!" Lily Evans said, raising her hand.
"Yes Miss Evans?"
"Werewolves are thought to have originated from Northern Europe." She said timidly.
Professor Trake hit his forehead. "Oh I am sorry, yes, you are quite correct."
"Good job Lily!" Julia whispered.
Professor Trake continued, "Humans only can become a werewolf if they are bitten. Sadly, there isn't any cure. We desperately need one though and doctors are working on them. Once every month, at the full moon, the otherwise sane person."
"Professor." Said a Ravenclaw girl.
"Yes Miss Barauch?"
"I head werewolves were mindless killers, even when they are in their human form. My father works in the department of the ministry that deals with people who were bitten by a werewolf. He says that they are pure evil even if they can walk like men." She said softly.
It took all of Remus's will power not to jump on the girl. He remained in his seat though, and sent a pleading looked at Professor Trake. Professor Trake saw Remus's look and nodded to him slightly.
"Yes, there a many theories that werewolves are evil beings, but that is not so. They are good and bad just like all other people; they were just unfortunate enough to be bitten. They can not help what they do when they are under the influence of the moon just like a drunk can not control what he does under the influence of alcohol. I am not saying that being a drunk is alright, so don't go running to your parents and tell them that I said it is ok to be a drunk because it is ok to be a werewolf." Professor Trake said. "Does that answer you question Miss Barauch?" the girl nodded and smiled.
The class laughed and Sirius raised his hand. "Professor, why do people fear werewolves? I know that it is a frightening thing but as long as the person is not confronted when he or she is in their form; wouldn't they be safe?"
Professor Trake nodded, "Yes they would be safe. I do not know why people fear werewolves Mr. Black; perhaps it has something to do with all of the old tales. You have heard them haven't you; the ones where werewolves gobble up little girls and boys?"
Sirius nodded, "Yes Professor."
Professor Trake nodded and continued with his lecture. He turned back to the class half an hour later. "It is nearly time for your next lesson, for homework look up how to tell a werewolf from a normal wolf and any other useful information on the identification of werewolves. Mr. Lupin, may I see you when the class is over?"
Remus looked as though he was going to be sick, but he nodded and walked over to Professor Trake as the class filed out. James and Sirius made to go with him but Professor Trake sent them away.
"Go to class boys, I am not going to hurt Lupin." He said smiling
Sirius and James shrugged, "We will tell McGonagall that you are going to be late." James said.
"Yeah, thanks." He said as they left the classroom and headed to Transfiguration.
When Professor Trake was sure James and Sirius were out of ear shot, he turned a smile to Remus. "You still feeling a bit ill Remus?" he asked kindly.
Remus nodded slightly. "Yes sir."
"Here, have some tea; you look as though it would do you some good." Professor Trake said handing Remus a tea cup and then pouring another for himself.
"Is there something I can help you with Professor?" Remus asked
Professor Trake smiled, "Well, yes." He smiled slightly. "I was wondering if you could tell me a little about werewolves."
Remus looked at him oddly, "But you just gave a lecture on them."
"I know, but I was wondering what it is like to become one. If you don't want to answer you don't have to, I am just very curious." He smiled at Remus hopefully.
Remus smiled back wearily, he looked at Professor Trake. The man looked not a year passed twenty five and had clear green eyes and dark blonde hair. Professor Trake did look eager so Remus nodded. "Sure, I will tell you what I can."
"If it isn't too much, would you tell me how it happened?" He was looking at Remus hopefully, as though Remus was the teacher and Trake was the student.
Remus nodded, "Alright, do I have time though?"
Professor Trake nodded, "Yes, Professor McGonagall won't mind. She is having you copy notes anyway."
Remus looked as though he wanted to question how Professor Trake knew this but said nothing. "Okay, I will tell you all I can." Professor Trake nodded and gestured for him to begin his story. "When I was four years old I received the bite."
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A small little boy was running through the forests, his parents were having a picnic and he had gone to play by himself.
"Don't go too far Remus!" His father's voice called to him.
"I won't!" Remus called before running into the forest. It was getting dark and soon the sun would set and the moon would come out.
Remus loved the night, his cousin Tor would take him into the woods quite often to look at the stars and moon. Since Tor lived in America it was rare that he visited his five year old cousin Remus.
Remus continued to run through the forest; he heard a noise and went to investigate. If he had been older he might have re-thought his decision, but being only five he chased after the noise. He kept running until he saw a short woman walking through the woods.
"Hello?" he called to her.
The woman turned and looked startled to see a little boy in the woods without his parents. She looked around for them and not seeing any, she went quickly to the little boy's side.
"Are you lost sweety?" she asked
Remus shook his head. "No, I am waiting for the sun to set so I can see the full moon and look at the stars."
The woman flinched slightly at hearing that the full moon was tonight; a fact she had already known. "You better head back to your mum and dad. I am sure it would be safer if you were with them." She glanced up at the sky, the sun was down and the moon would be out soon. This little boy needed to leave!
Remus shook his head, "No, I want to look at them by myself. It is pretty in this spot."
The woman smiled at the little boy. "Okay, just don't follow me. You promise you won't follow me?"
Remus crossed his fingers behind his back and nodded vigorously. "Yes I promise."
The woman nodded and sprinted into the trees. "Bye darling," she called over her shoulder before disappearing from sight.
Remus was puzzled and decided to wait a few minutes before following the strange woman. He counted to one hundred then chased after her. He looked up at the sky and noticed it was no longer pink but was beginning to turn navy blue and that the moon was looking down at him.
There was a snarl behind him and he turned expecting to see a dog but was face to face with a wolf. Remus let out a screech and started to yell for help. There were clothes on the floor; it was the ladies dress and shoes. Remus thought the wolf had gotten the lady; he didn't think the wolf was the lady.
He turned and began to run but the werewolf sprang but missed Remus. Remus kept running but was no match for the werewolf. Soon he felt a horrible pain in his calf and saw the wolf's teeth imbedded in the flesh. He let out a blood curdling scream and the wolf soon ran away. Remus was left on the ground with the blood flowing freely from his wound.
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"My parents found me there late that night. I was taken to St Mungos and given a blood transfusion. They did a blood test and found that I had in fact been bitten by a werewolf. I was registered and given papers that certify that I am a werewolf. My magic school kicked me out because of what I am. I have been shunned for the past six years. When I was younger I didn't really understand why I was treated differently. I do now though." Remus finished more sarcastic that sad.
Professor Trake looked slightly sympathetic and smiled at Remus. "What was your first transformation like?" he asked quietly.
"Painful," he said, "it was really painful. I bit and scratched myself."
Professor Trake nodded, "I am sorry this all happened to you at such a young age."
Remus smiled at him. "Don't be, I got over that a long time ago. You can't change the past, but you can alter the future."
Professor Trake looked at his student and it seemed again that Remus was the instructor. Professor Trake looked somewhat awed that such a young boy had said something so wise. "You better go to class Remus. Here, I will give you a pass." He quickly scribbled a late notice on a piece of parchment and sent Remus on his way.
When Remus got to Transfiguration the class was just letting out. He panicked as he realised he had missed the entire class. He quickly ran into the room and up to Professor McGonagall.
"Professor." He began but McGonagall interrupted him.
"It is OK Lupin. Potter and Black told me that Professor Trake was discussing things with you. Ask them for the homework and hurry to lunch." She said, smiling softly down at the boy.
Remus ran and quickly caught up with James and Sirius who were scribbling down random answers for their Potions homework. Remus looked over their shoulder and noticed that all of the answers were right.
"How do you two do it?" he asked
"Do what?" Sirius asked startled.
"How do you do your homework just before lunch and get the answers correct? You only spend five minutes on a problem we have had for three weeks, yet you still manage to get the answers right!" Remus said close to hysterics
Sirius laughed and James quirked an eyebrow. "Well, we don't know. I have always been doing things like this and I guess Sirius has too." James shrugged "We're just smart." He turned back to Sirius and they finished the homework.
Lily Evans was walking behind them with her friend Julia and they had heard what James, Sirius, and Remus had been saying. "Don't be such a show off Potter." She snapped as she walked by them.
"Don't be such a brown noser Evans." James shot back.
Lily turned around and glared. "You are so full of yourself. You and Sirius are such show offy idiots."
Sirius glared. "Hey, don't bring me into this. I didn't do anything to you Evans, and believe me I can do some bad things."
Lily nodded, "I'm sure you can, after all, you are a Black." She turned and walked away with Julia.
Sirius looked so angry that James and Remus thought he would explode.
"How.DARE...her.How DARE she say that!" Sirius said outraged. The only reason he hadn't jumped and tried to murder Lily was because he didn't think that would make her change her mind.
James looked close to screaming and Remus was in shock.
"That wasn't fair." Remus said "How could she say something like that? Insults are fine but that was low."
Sirius looked at him but it was James who answered. "This is war."
Sirius nodded his agreement while Remus had an unreadable expression on his face. The three of them walked in silence to the Great Hall. None of them knew what to say, although there was the occasional noise from Sirius which James took as Sirius's way of controlling his anger.
When they reached the hall, they sat as far away from Lily as possible. Sirius left the table just after he had sat down and went to find his cousin Andromeda. James and Remus let him go; they knew he needed to be alone.
Sirius walked over to the Ravenclaw table and looked for his cousin. When he spotted her, he walked over. "Andromeda, can I talk to you for a minute."
Andromeda nodded and got up from the table. "I will be right back." She said to her friends. She walked after Sirius. "What's wrong Sirius?" she asked.
Sirius looked at her. "Were you ever judged on our family?"
She nodded, "Yes, there are many who don't think too highly of our family here. Why, what happened?"
Sirius explained to her about what Lily had said and why. He didn't really enjoy telling Andromeda that he and his friends had made fun of Lily but she honestly hadn't had any right to say that.
Andromeda nodded, "Yeah, I went through similar things. Don't worry Siri, it will get better. I am glad to hear you thought before you jumped on the poor girl. You said she was Muggle-Born? Well that might be the reason; she has only heard of the evil of the Black family and hasn't met Uncle Alphard."
Sirius nodded, "She has read about the Blacks in books I suppose. That might be where she learned our reputation of being dark wizards and witches."
Andromeda nodded, "Probably, now go eat some lunch. There isn't much time until the next class."
Sirius nodded, "Thanks Andro."
Andromeda nodded, "Any time."
Sirius and Andromeda walked back to their separate house tables and finished their lunch.
James and Remus watched Sirius but they didn't confront him on what he had said to his cousin. It wasn't any of their business.
"We better head to Potions." James said sighing.
Remus and Sirius nodded. The three of them trudged down to the dungeons and into the Potions class room.
Professor Hould was sitting at her desk and smiling as the students came in. She was head of Slytherin House but she didn't favour her own students as James, Sirius, and Remus had been told. Her class was just boring so they didn't really enjoy going to it.
When the last Gryffindor and Slytherin stragglers came in she got up and smiled around the class.
"Today we are going to be talking about Wolf's Bane." She said
Remus groaned inwardly. Why must they keep talking about werewolves in all of my classes? He thought Remus. He didn't bother pulling out parchment as he already knew all of this stuff. Professor Hould always made speeches that lasted the entire period; even the double ones.
Sirius and James were bent over a piece of parchment and were laughing evilly then pointing at Snape. They were going over their plans for Sunday; Halloween night.
Remus rolled his eyes and put his head on the desk, soon he was in a deep sleep.
James pointed at Remus and Sirius laughed. "He is normally a really good student."
James nodded, "Yeah must be pretty tired to fall asleep."
Sirius shrugged, "Professor Hould is nearly as boring as Professor Binns. I wouldn't be surprised if the whole class nodded off."
James laughed, "Yeah, you're right."
For the rest of the class James and Sirius talked about Quidditch while Remus slept through a dreamless sleep.
Soon the end of the class came and Sirius woke Remus up. "Come on mate," he hissed, "it is nearly time for us to go."
Remus looked sleepily at Sirius and packed his things up. Five seconds later, Professor Hould dismissed them without homework.
James, Sirius, and Remus walked out of the class room and smiled when they reached Gryffindor Tower; they were home.
End Chapter 7
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