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Author note: Story is set during POA but you will notice I have altered the timing of events slightly, just so it fit better with my story and for no other reason.
This is my first attempt at a fanfic so please be kind. Hope you enjoy. I have re-loaded this as individual chapters. Hope it makes it easier to read.
Introduction – Return to Hogwarts
"Welcome to a New Year. I have just a few announcements to make: Firstly I would like to introduce two new teachers for Defence of the dark arts Professor Lupin and Muggle studies Madame Padfoot. Also I would like to remind all students that the forbidden forest is out of bounds and finally please tuck in" announced Professor Dumbledore.
Madame Padfoot thought well at least Remus doesn't look as if he is going to kill me but the look on Snape's face is a different story
I cannot believe that Anthea is here, how could Albus employ her, there again he employed me thought professor Lupin.
I cannot believe I am sat at the same table as these two thought Snape.
Harry looked up at the teachers' table and thought that Madame Padfoot looked familiar. "Earth to Harry" called Ron "What you thinking about? "Nothing" muttered Harry "I can't believe that I am not going to be able to go to Hogsmede with you guys this year" Ron suggested "we could always use the cloak? Nobody would now" Hermione glared at the two boys "Excuse me but if you think I will allow this, think again"
As the feast broke up the first years followed the prefects up to the common room and Madeline Black wondered what his year would have in store for her.
The first few weeks of school passed unnoticed and soon the first Quidditch game of the season had arrived.
As Madame Padfoot entered her office she looked round to see that someone was waiting for her.
"Hello Remus. I wondered how long it would take you to come and see me"
"Anthea why are you here? Has Dumbledore brought you here in case Sirius turns up" replied Remus "You now Dumbledore he will have his reasons" she replied. "Anthea where did you go, I came to find you but it was like you had vanished?" Asked Remus. "The way that people were reacting after Sirius was taken away it was decided that it would be safer if I left the Wizard world for a while. Albus performed the fidelius charm and became my secret keeper. I had other things to worry about and protect" she explained. "I suppose knowing that your husband had turned his best friends over to Voldermort was something to worry about?" raged Remus. Trying to remain calm she said "Remus I have lived without my best friends, husband and magic for over 12 years and there is one thing I can tell you and that is he did not betray them. What happened I don't know but he would not have given Lily & James up for anything" cried Anthea. Realising he had touch a nerve Remus said "Alright, don't cry! God I could never cope with you girls crying". Looking at her old friends she said "Remus there is something else I need to tell you but you must swear not to tell another sole?" Remus looked at her "OK" At that moment she noticed the time "Oh no look at the time, we need to get to the Quidditch match, come on Remus." Now confused Remus said "Anthea what were you going to tell me?" Smiling she said, "You'll find out at the game!"
"No let's not sit with the other teachers, Snapes up there, I don't think I could cope. He is still a slimy git and I don't want him to find out" whispered Madame Padfoot "Anthea what is going on?" Remus asked, "You'll see" she replied. As the game got underway Remus realise what Anthea had tried to tell him "I would never have believed it-Anthea explain," exclaimed Remus, Anthea replied "I will but not here, lets go I can't watch this anymore. It's as bad as watching James and Sirius I was always terrified one of them would get hurt"
"How many other people now that Sirius has a daughter?" asked a stunned Lupin. "As of now, three, me you and Dumbledore and he decided it best not to tell the other teachers especially Snape in the hope to offer her some protection." replied Anthea. "She is a second year, I think Albus gave me this job to stop me pinning for her and also because of Sirius breaking out of Azkaban". "So she is what you had to protect?" muttered Lupin. "Well you've seen her wouldn't you want to-The world thought her father had betrayed lily and James and the fact that she probably would never meet him and I was going to have to raise her alone. What else could I do?" she said with a sad look. "I am sorry. Sirius must have been delighted when he found out-he was so jealous of James when Harry arrived" enquired Lupin. "Sirius doesn't now. I only found out a few days after he was taken to Azkaban" Anthea sobbed quietly. "Please don't- you now you can count on me regardless of what happened in the past I will always be here for you just like in the old days". Remus put his arms around his old friend. "Can you believe it a Potter & a Black on the house team again! God help us" chuckled Remus and with this they both laughed.
*****************Flash back*********************************
Anthea Cole lay there hoping the rest of them where asleep and didn't see her getting up. At 5'8" with long dark hair and pale grey eyes she contrasted her best friend Lily Evans very well. Checking they were all asleep Anthea got up and dragging a pink blanket crept down to the common room to find Remus Lupin waiting for her. This was a regular occurrence, once a month the 2 friends met to sit and chat about what ever was bothering them and life in general. The secretive behaviour was not really needed because they were often found still there in the morning, curled up on the couch fast asleep.
A/N : please review - Thanks
Author note: Story is set during POA but you will notice I have altered the timing of events slightly, just so it fit better with my story and for no other reason.
This is my first attempt at a fanfic so please be kind. Hope you enjoy. I have re-loaded this as individual chapters. Hope it makes it easier to read.
Introduction – Return to Hogwarts
"Welcome to a New Year. I have just a few announcements to make: Firstly I would like to introduce two new teachers for Defence of the dark arts Professor Lupin and Muggle studies Madame Padfoot. Also I would like to remind all students that the forbidden forest is out of bounds and finally please tuck in" announced Professor Dumbledore.
Madame Padfoot thought well at least Remus doesn't look as if he is going to kill me but the look on Snape's face is a different story
I cannot believe that Anthea is here, how could Albus employ her, there again he employed me thought professor Lupin.
I cannot believe I am sat at the same table as these two thought Snape.
Harry looked up at the teachers' table and thought that Madame Padfoot looked familiar. "Earth to Harry" called Ron "What you thinking about? "Nothing" muttered Harry "I can't believe that I am not going to be able to go to Hogsmede with you guys this year" Ron suggested "we could always use the cloak? Nobody would now" Hermione glared at the two boys "Excuse me but if you think I will allow this, think again"
As the feast broke up the first years followed the prefects up to the common room and Madeline Black wondered what his year would have in store for her.
The first few weeks of school passed unnoticed and soon the first Quidditch game of the season had arrived.
As Madame Padfoot entered her office she looked round to see that someone was waiting for her.
"Hello Remus. I wondered how long it would take you to come and see me"
"Anthea why are you here? Has Dumbledore brought you here in case Sirius turns up" replied Remus "You now Dumbledore he will have his reasons" she replied. "Anthea where did you go, I came to find you but it was like you had vanished?" Asked Remus. "The way that people were reacting after Sirius was taken away it was decided that it would be safer if I left the Wizard world for a while. Albus performed the fidelius charm and became my secret keeper. I had other things to worry about and protect" she explained. "I suppose knowing that your husband had turned his best friends over to Voldermort was something to worry about?" raged Remus. Trying to remain calm she said "Remus I have lived without my best friends, husband and magic for over 12 years and there is one thing I can tell you and that is he did not betray them. What happened I don't know but he would not have given Lily & James up for anything" cried Anthea. Realising he had touch a nerve Remus said "Alright, don't cry! God I could never cope with you girls crying". Looking at her old friends she said "Remus there is something else I need to tell you but you must swear not to tell another sole?" Remus looked at her "OK" At that moment she noticed the time "Oh no look at the time, we need to get to the Quidditch match, come on Remus." Now confused Remus said "Anthea what were you going to tell me?" Smiling she said, "You'll find out at the game!"
"No let's not sit with the other teachers, Snapes up there, I don't think I could cope. He is still a slimy git and I don't want him to find out" whispered Madame Padfoot "Anthea what is going on?" Remus asked, "You'll see" she replied. As the game got underway Remus realise what Anthea had tried to tell him "I would never have believed it-Anthea explain," exclaimed Remus, Anthea replied "I will but not here, lets go I can't watch this anymore. It's as bad as watching James and Sirius I was always terrified one of them would get hurt"
"How many other people now that Sirius has a daughter?" asked a stunned Lupin. "As of now, three, me you and Dumbledore and he decided it best not to tell the other teachers especially Snape in the hope to offer her some protection." replied Anthea. "She is a second year, I think Albus gave me this job to stop me pinning for her and also because of Sirius breaking out of Azkaban". "So she is what you had to protect?" muttered Lupin. "Well you've seen her wouldn't you want to-The world thought her father had betrayed lily and James and the fact that she probably would never meet him and I was going to have to raise her alone. What else could I do?" she said with a sad look. "I am sorry. Sirius must have been delighted when he found out-he was so jealous of James when Harry arrived" enquired Lupin. "Sirius doesn't now. I only found out a few days after he was taken to Azkaban" Anthea sobbed quietly. "Please don't- you now you can count on me regardless of what happened in the past I will always be here for you just like in the old days". Remus put his arms around his old friend. "Can you believe it a Potter & a Black on the house team again! God help us" chuckled Remus and with this they both laughed.
*****************Flash back*********************************
Anthea Cole lay there hoping the rest of them where asleep and didn't see her getting up. At 5'8" with long dark hair and pale grey eyes she contrasted her best friend Lily Evans very well. Checking they were all asleep Anthea got up and dragging a pink blanket crept down to the common room to find Remus Lupin waiting for her. This was a regular occurrence, once a month the 2 friends met to sit and chat about what ever was bothering them and life in general. The secretive behaviour was not really needed because they were often found still there in the morning, curled up on the couch fast asleep.
A/N : please review - Thanks