Summery: It's just another year at Hogwarts with nothing out of the ordinary. Unless you count the new girl Serena Moon, a pale skinned and very timid girl, who goes out of her way to avoid making friends.

Warning: Serena will appear OOC, but only because I had to shape her into what the past I gave her, would create her. Also, character death and major SPOILER ALERT!

Information: This is in the sixth year, so I am recreating that year into my own molding. This is the end, no going back from here, so I hope you like it. Also I just added the Epilogue at the end to keep the story a nice rounded number. Please read the little bit after the chapter to see what I hope to start putting up in February.

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-Now Onto The Story-

Chapter twenty:
Confrontations

Serena watched as Harry walked away with Dumbledore. She knew he was mad at her, but he wouldn't say why. It must have had something to do with Draco though, she was sure of it. Ever since that day in potions last month, Harry had made himself scarce around her.

Not even Ron knew what was wrong with the boy.

Hermione wrapped her arms around Serena in a comforting hug. Strange how close you could become to people in a matter of months. And sad, how quickly it could be torn apart.

Sighing, Serena turned away from Harry's retreating form. If he wanted to act jealous, she wasn't going to stop him. She had more important matters on her mind.

It was still a few hours before nightfall and the sky overhead was just starting to hint towards pink. It wouldn't be long before the full moon would rise up into the sky. There were times when her life just revolved around the full moon. That was how it had been for her before she had come to Hogwarts.

She just wanted to survive the transformation and make it to the next one.

Smiling at Hermione's concerned stare, she replied, "It's all right. Why don't we go inside? Don't we have a Potion test coming up, or some-."

"Oh no," Hermione suddenly blurted. "I forgot about the Wolfsbane potion."

"Hermione," Ron called after the fleeing girl, who had taken off towards the castle. Serena lagged behind though, as the two disappeared inside the school, leaving her behind. Instead, she stood frozen, staring at the edge of the Forbidden Forest.

No it couldn't be, she wanted to deny what she was seeing, but could not. Instead of running for help, Serena found herself walking towards the forest, her heart racing in her chest with each step she took.

Serena stopped just as the trees' shadow swallowed her, hiding her from prying eyes. The figure that had frightened her, and had made her doubt her vision, smirked. "Raye," Serena breathed, her eyes taking in the black robes she wore, the mask she clutched in one hand. "Why?"

Despite the news and despite what Remus, Luna and Artemis had told her. And even despite what she knew, Serena had hoped they had all been wrong.

"Why not," Raye replied flippantly, her head cocking to one side. "I'm finally free and I get to have a little fun under the full moon, so why not?"

Serena shook her head, her hands coming up to grab the girl by the shoulders. "But you're killing people," she said in a whisper.

The dark haired girl scowled, her violet eyes looking down at Serena's hands and with force, shoved them from her. "Don't touch me," she snapped. "I'm going to only tell you this once, Serena. Stay out of my way," she continued in a threatening voice.

Worried by it, Serena asked, "What do you mean?"

Raye shrugged loosely and turned towards the darkened trees as if she was going to leave. "Just make sure you stay inside," she added over her shoulder.

Serena snatched a hold of Raye's hand. "What are you planning to do Raye?" she demanded to know. Then is suddenly dawned on her. "The full moon, its tonight. What is going to happen tonight?"

She didn't see it coming, but Raye's hand lashed out, sharpened nails pierced her skin, when the hand slapped her across the face.

Startled, Serena let the girl go, to touch the reddening spot. When she pulled her hand back, she saw blood from the cut Raye had made on her cheek. "R-Raye," she whispered and looked at the other girl with a frightened look.

They were like night and day. Good and evil. Once they had been friends, but now they stood on the opposite sides, polar opposites.

"I told you not to touch me," Raye growled.

"Serena!" Hermione's voice broke the tension between the two.

Serena blinked and Raye was gone, leaving her alone at the edge of the Forbidden Forest. Unconsciously, she took a step forward. "Hey Serena," Hermione appeared behind her, holding a vile of what appeared to be a new batch of Wolfsbane.

Turning away, she knew Raye was long gone. She smiled half-heartedly at the other girl, trying to not let her uneasiness show through. "What happened to your face," Hermione inquired, frowning at her red cheek and the cut that marred her flesh.

"It's nothing," she replied quickly. Taking note of the vile, she asked, "Is that for me?"

Blinking, Hermione looked at it. "Oh yeah, I finished it earlier. You should probably head to the shack, right. It's almost dark," she said.

Serena nodded. "You're right," she agreed and took the potion gratefully. "I'll take this when I get down there. Thank you Hermione."

She started away from the girl, heading towards the Whomping Willow. "See you tomorrow Serena," Hermione called from where she still stood.

Serena didn't answer, but instead ignored the girl's comment, making it seem she hadn't heard her. Because truthfully, if what Raye had said was true, Serena wasn't sure if she would see anyone again after tonight.

Serena poked the sensitive spot on the Whomping Willow, and quickly entered the tunnel. It didn't take her long to reach the Shrieking Shack, but she was positive that it would soon be dark. In less than an hour or so. She had a little bit of time to wait.

Instead of undressing and heading straight for her cage, Serena sat down in front of it. She peered at the potion Hermione had made for her. I better take it now, she thought mildly, but made no move to uncork the vile.

Looking up at the leaking roof of the Shrieking Shack, she stared at a piece of the darkening sky. It wouldn't be long now. Minutes passed her unnoticed as she stared longingly at what she denied herself each full moon. A part of her envious of Raye, while another feared for what might come of tonight. Closing her eyes, Serena inhaled sharply, before opening them again and exhaled loudly. Just do it, she told herself.

Serena pulled the stopper from the vile then. Putting it to her lips, she tipped the glass up as her head tilted back.

She had taken half of the potion, when she heard it. Her ears sensitive with the transformation so close, she could make out a distant howl.

Serena dropped the vile, her fingers losing grip and the potion spilt across her lap. Jumping to her feet, Serena looked to the ceiling again, her eyes staring at the small crack above her.

Not here, she begged. She wouldn't, she continued to deny it. However, even if Raye hadn't meant to attack here, it would not have mattered. There is no way she could have gotten far away enough before the full moon had risen. As a werewolf, Raye would follow her nose. And would head to the closest place that there would be food.

Serena didn't hesitate a moment longer. Ignoring her beckoning cage, she raced along the path she had taken to get down here in the Shack. Appearing above ground, she looked across the empty grounds. The moon was hidden behind clouds, protecting her from its rays.

Nevertheless, Raye was already a werewolf; she could easily already be here. Another howl, much closer than the last, startled her. Serena looked to the forbidden forest.

A sound at her right had Serena reacting. She threw herself out of the way, to avoid the swinging limbs of the Whomping Willow. With vigor, it threw its branches at her and she narrowly avoided each attack. Breaking free from its range, Serena breathed a sigh of relief.

Then an unearthly glow touched her back and she knew she was in trouble. She felt her pulse throb in her veins, felt her blood sing in her ears.

Panting, Serena tilted her head up to look at the glorious moon that enveloped her in its light.

She threw her head back with a cry then, as pain exploded across her body. She felt her bones snap, felt her spine crack. Serena screamed, as her body lengthened, her nose grew into a snout. With her human voice taken from her, she howled, her cry resonating across the Hogwarts' grounds.

Golden fur sprouted along her naked body, her clothes lying in tatters at her quivering legs.

She stood for the first time all year on two legs. The moon's light beat against her skin, making her feel more alive than she had ever felt in her entire life.

Serena threw her head back and howled to the moon, calling out to her maker. Dropping to all fours, her blue eyes searched the acres of lawn, looking for what had called her.

And she was not disappointed. Standing at the edge of the forbidden forest, looking at her with pure hate and growling, was a dark haired werewolf.

Panting, Serena licked her lips, but did not move until the other did.

The two werewolves raced towards each other, their paws kicking up dirt and grass in their haste to reach the other. Serena lunged first, jumping forward and rammed her shoulder into Raye's neck. I will not let you hurt anymore people, she thought fiercely.

Growling, she lunged again, her jaws snapping in Raye's direction. Try to stop me, a voice growled in her mind.

There was a scream, catching both werewolves attention. In front of her, Raye drooled at the sight of the young girl standing at the front doors of the School. Ummm- dinner, she crooned.

Raye turned from Serena and took off towards the frightened girl. Growling, Serena tore off after her. Her heart pounding, she sprinted passed the dark werewolf and came to a stop in front of the trembling Ravenclaw. I said no, Serena thought with a growl and attacked Raye viciously.

She was greeted with a swipe of claws. Drawing back, she struggled to see through the blood that darkened her view. I told you not to get in my way, Raye replied coldly.

Yelping, Serena pulled away from the direction Raye had swiped her clawed foot at her neck. Her vision still bloody, she tried rubbing her eyes against the fur of her front leg and managed to clear some of her sight.

She saw Raye in front of her. Growling, she went for the werewolf's throat. Raye jumped back and snapped her jaws in her direction.

For a single moment, the two werewolves stared at each other. Then the darker of the two acted. How dare you live freely while I have been locked away in a hole, Raye screamed and attacked her.

Serena was thrown to the ground, with Raye's teeth latched onto her neck in a death grip. She whimpered and struggled to break free, but only succeeded in helping the teeth cut into her flesh. Because of you, I was locked away in St. Mungo's- because of you I murdered my family.

If she had been human, Serena would have started crying. But the werewolf in her would not let her cry, even in the deadly situation she was stuck in. And all these years, I had hoped you were locked away in a cage, miserable as I was. Instead, you're here. Living freely, Raye continued to vent, her rage overwhelming.

The grip tightened and Serena whimpered again, the pain scaring her. But you're wrong, she tried to say, but Raye only bit down harder.

A gasp startled them and when a bright red light hit the ground next to them, Raye let her go to jump back from the spell. Serena dragged herself to her feet to look and spotted Professor McGonagall, Professor Snape and Hagrid standing at the Hogwarts doors. Obviously, the young Ravenclaw had gone for help.

Seeing the distraction as her chance, Serena lunged at Raye who was growling at the three Professors. Catching the other werewolf's neck with her teeth, she threw her old friend to the ground. But instead of hold her down with her jaws, she let her go, but only long enough to pin her down hard with her front paw. Her sharpened claws dug into the dark werewolf's neck, daring Raye to fight her hold on her.

You are wrong, Serena growled. She was furious and exhausted. She was bleeding heavily from their continuous fight, and she was becoming increasingly weak from the loss of blood. She wasn't going to be able to last much longer.

I have been trapped in a cage, she argued, despite Raye's scoff. Ever since that night. I haven't let anyone get close. You may have been locked away in a room, but I have been trapped inside my mind.

She pressed harder against Raye's throat. However, she didn't notice what Raye was doing, until it was too late. The dark werewolf had slipped her legs beneath her, and kicking with all her strength, she threw Serena up off of her. With a yelp, she hit the wall of the castle, her body cracking the centuries old stone.

Don't you dare compare yourself with me, Raye snapped. Shaking her head, Raye cleared her doubled vision. We are nothing alike.

"S-Serena?"

The blonde werewolf lifted her head to where the voice had come from. Hermione, she thought, startled to see the girl out here, with it being so late. Why is she out here? It isn't safe.

Its her again, Raye growled. You're new little friend.

Seeing Raye move to attack Hermione, Serena staggered to her trembling legs. The dark werewolf dogged the binding spells the Professor's cast at her and lunged for the defenseless girl standing alone.

Serena threw herself at the pouncing wolf. Her teeth caught Raye around the throat for a second time. Rage seized her and with strength she didn't know she had, she snapped Raye's neck with one jerk of her head.

The two of them hit the ground in a tangle of limbs before Hermione. The young brunette dropped to her knees, her body shaking in fear.

With a grunt, Serena forced herself to stand. She was so exhausted, how she could still get to her feet, was beyond her. Looking down, Serena stared at Raye's lifeless form. She tried nudging the werewolf awake, but she did not move.

Then before her eyes, the werewolf transformed into a naked young woman. No, she thought horrified. Oh god no. A cold breeze ruffled her fur, chilling her and yet Raye did not shiver from the cold.

Throwing her head back, Serena cried out her anguish. Howling again, she let out the rage she felt inside. Above her, the blue moon stayed hidden behind the clouds, leaving her feeling barren and alone.

Whimpering, Serena lowered her haggard form to the cold ground. Her snout touched Raye's cold flesh and despite the fact that she was no longer human, she felt tears burn her eyes. I'm so sorry Raye, she thought sadly.

"Serena." Through blurred vision, Serena could make out the form of Hermione standing over her. Behind the young witch, stood Professor McGonagall and Hagrid.

Serena whimpered from where she laid, her body trembling as she tried to stand with an effort. Her legs gave out beneath her and Serena fell to the ground. Weakly, she looked to the moon, seeking out its strength.

The clouds shifted, allowing the moon to shine its light across her form. With a sigh, Serena's eyes fell closed. I'm sorry, she wanted to say, but was unsure who she wanted to tell. Maybe to everyone she had let down.

"Serena wake up," she heard, but it was so faint. She could almost feel someone petting her face, touching her snout. But she was too weak, too tired, to open her eyes to see who. She was dieing and Serena found no strength left in her to try to live.

"I'm sorry Hermione," she heard Professor McGonagall say. "No," Hermione cried out gathering Serena into her arms. She could faintly feel the touch and it made Serena sad to hear the girl sound so upset. She wanted to reassure her, to tell her it was going to be okay. But she had no voice to speak with.

As she slipped into nothingness, only one thing crossed her darkening mind, I'm free.

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Epilogue:

The End

The death of Albus Dumbledore came to a shock to every witch and wizard who had known him. And his death being at the hands of Severus Snape, had hardened many hearts.

While everyone attended the old wizards funeral to mourn the loss of a great man, Artemis and Luna lagged behind. Instead, they stood on Hogwarts grounds for the last time, not planning to return.

Hugging his wife close, Artemis stared up at the beautiful sky overhead. It should be raining on such a tragic day, he thought to himself. The death of a loved one was never easy. Luna and himself knew first hand about such things.

Before Serena had come into their lives, the young couple had been grieving over the loss of their only child, Diana.

Still young, the girl barely old enough to understand the world had been taken away before her time. Diana had never been given the chance to makes friends, to fall in love, or out of love. A deadly illness had taken her from their loving arms, leaving them barren and alone.

Until Serena had been dropped off on their doorstep. Artemis had known the Moon family for years, had thought they were good people. But the sight of Serena, cold, tired and trapped within her own mind, as she stood there on their doorstep, had brought back the loving parents they had been with Diana.

She had given them life and had given them a reason to continue.

They had not cared that she was a werewolf. That once a month, she became a monster. Because in just a few days, she had become the daughter they had not been allowed to raise.

She had become their joy, their light and their life.

"We should go," he said quietly, but Luna stood rooted to the spot. Losing another child was as hard as losing the first. Even if she may not have been their flesh and blood, she was still a part of their family. They loved her just as much as they had loved Diana.

"Everything is going to be okay," she said, her eyes lifting to meet his. Artemis nodded, his lips lifting in a smile. "Yes love, everything will be fine," he replied.

He brushed an errant hair from her face, tucking it behind her ear. Her eyes held his for a moment and she nodded. She was finally ready to say goodbye and leave it all behind.

"Come on you two, or we're going to be late for the train," a childish voice shouted over to them.

Turning, the couple faced the sixteen-year-old girl, who was lugging around two trunks and a birdcage. "Urgh these things are heavy," the girl whined. A sudden breeze picked up long blonde hair and the girl quickly moved to pull it from her face, dropping her luggage in the process.

Serena Moon stood laughing as the breeze continued to tug at her pigtails. "Oh Luna, can we go home now," she called.

The woman in his arms nodded. "Yes, lets go home," she said at last.

Luna pulled away from him, and hurried after the blonde to help her carry the luggage. Staying behind, he watched his family from afar. They had nearly lost her, on that last full moon.

When she had turned back to her human form, Serena had been dead. However, she had come back to them. He wasn't sure if it was her will to live, her love, or as he hoped selfishly, for Luna and himself.

It was said, that there wasn't a known cure for lycanthropy. But when Serena came back, she managed to leave that part of her behind.

"Oh hello," he heard Serena say suddenly. Looking up, he spotted Ms. Granger, Mr. Weasley, Mr. Potter and Mr. Malfoy standing just a ways from his wife and adopted daughter.

When it came to light that Serena was no longer a werewolf, both Luna and Artemis had come to an agreement. They wanted Serena to live a happy, normal life. So with the help of a Great Healer, they removed the memories of her being a werewolf, or her ever attending Hogwarts.

In return, when she finally woke up, they had said she had been in an accident and for the past year, she had been asleep. The black holes in her memory didn't seem to upset her at all.

"Hi, I'm Serena Moon," Serena said holding out her hand to the group. She wore a brilliant smile on her face, which he noticed unnerved to group. The students had been told about Serena, in hopes that they would not seek her out.

Artemis approached the group and came to a stop next to his wife. "I'm Hermione Granger," the young brunette had gotten over her shock first. "It's a pleasure. These are my friends, Ron Weasley, Harry Potter, and Draco Malfoy."

Serena suddenly squealed. "You're Harry Potter," she said with excitement. Then without warning, hugged the startled boy. When she pulled away, she laughed nervously, her face turning red with embarrassment. "Sorry, I couldn't help myself," she explained in a rush. Then turning to the others, she shook their hands eagerly.

"So Artemis must have taught all of you while he was teaching at Hogwarts this past year," she said. "Was he any good?"

Ron appeared as if he wanted to say, you should know, but Hermione quickly elbowed him, to silence him. "He was great," Harry suddenly answered. The young boy was looking at Serena somewhat sadly and Artemis knew why. The two had grown so close over the past few months. Now Serena knew nothing of him, besides the fame.

"We should be going," Artemis said. "Why don't you give them our address Serena, so that you may keep in touch with your new friends?"

Luna looked at him with a frown, but Artemis shook his head. Luna hadn't been at Hogwarts long enough to know how happy the four in front of them, had made Serena. They had become fast friends and he wished not to deny her that, not ever.

After they were finished, the family of three started on their way. "Something wrong," Luna inquired to Serena, who had gone silent on them on their trek to the Hogwarts train.

"I don't know," she said, looking back over her shoulder to study the group that watched them leave. "I just feel like I know them from somewhere." Then she laughed out loud, her hand scratching the back of her neck nervously. "Wow, how strange is that?"

The End

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I just wanted to thank everyone who read this story, enjoyed it, and reviewed. I want to thank all those who gave me great criticism, I can always use it.

I really hope this story was to your liking, and hope to hear from you in my next Harry Potter Stories, and maybe in my Gundam Wing, Inuyasha and Hellsing story I am working on now.

Night Games: They are two different people, from two different worlds. When their paths collide, will they find the chance at life within each other? Or will the people who are after them, stop them first? Draco/Serena

Morning After: At a party thrown by a mutual friend, Draco and Serena meet for the very first time. Drunk and aroused, the two slip off to his place, only to wake with no recollection of the night before. Draco/Serena

The Pretender: She was created to be the next Perfect Soldier, in and out of war, too bad she escaped, and it taking out her revenge on the Preventers. Sailor Moon/Gundam Wing in a Pretender type plot. Couple still pending.

Walking With a Ghost: Rei has a past that she hasn't been willing to tell the others. That is until she runs into a ghost from the past. Rei/Sesshomaru

Time Traveler: Hermione visits the Restricted Section in the Library and finds a strange girl there waiting for Her. How does this girl know her, and why does she wear a time turner around her neck? Hermione/Serena

Bloodletting: When Princess Serenity went missing, in hopes of keeping peace amongst the planets, a stand in was called in to take her place. This is a story how Serena became the Moon Princess. So how will that effect the present time? Especially when a centuries old Vampire still lusts for the blood of the Moon Maiden who promised him, she would return to him. Serena/Alucard

You Got to me: Years after the war, the boys want to bring together a little reunion. They invite him to come, but since no one has heard from him since the Gundam's destruction, no one expects him to come. Then he shows up with a wife and a kid. Heero/Serena

Please read and review, I want to hear what you think.
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