A/N: ALRIGHTY! Conjured up a new idea, new story. I know some people hate AU, but since your reading this I'm guessing you don't, or have decided to try it out. I think it'll be good. Anyway, the prologue isn't in the first person like the rest of the story is going to be. BEWARE.

Listen to the Eels. They might have inspired this entire story. AHA.

Please enjoy, and review.

Prologue

Two finished dinner a small time earlier than the rest. They decided to excuse themselves for a different activity, and were watched curiously, severely, and carefully while walking out of the Great Hall side by side.

Professor Sinistra turned her gaze away from the doorway, and sniffed dissaprovingly. "Well then, I suspect I'm not mistaken when I say that something entirely unprofessional is in the brewing there."

Snape grunted in agreement looking away from the empty seat next to him with a secret curiosity.

"That is an unfair speculation, Sinistra," piped Flitwick. "We musn't assume!"

The witch grumbled a bit about obviousness and obliviousness.

Sprout bounced in her seat. "Oh, but wouldn't they be the loveliest pair?"

Dumbledore laughed.

"This is a conversation suitable for third years," Snape sneered. "And the two would be very much akin to teenagers if anything was to play out."

"And what an example it will be to the students! Two of the staff sneaking around, showing affection. Very, very innapropriate!" Argued Sinistra.

McGonnagal clicked her tongue impatiently. "For goodness sakes, it hasn't been three hours since I introduced them. I had practically assigned Remus to show her around the library. There is absolutely nothing happening between them right now."

"I see dishonesty and heartbreak in their future, indeed," whispered Trelawney loudly.

McGonnagal rubbed her temples, struggling to keep her mouth shut.

"Now, now," Dumbledore spoke. "We've all known Remus for quite a long time. He is a deeply humble man, and exceedingly sensible. We need not worry about his judgment."

Flitwick nodded emphatically. "The most bright and responsible student I've had since Hermione Granger!" Snape snorted disdainfully.

"But I will say this ," continued Dumbledore. "That I do believe this term holds a wealth of possibility for Remus. Not only has he been offered a job that meets his small hopes for anything worth his abilities, but it includes a furnished apartment, warm food, and friendly, zealous faces, that I am eager to see look up to him. Remus needs this boost, and I know that he is more than capable for the position, despite his unfortunate impairment.

"And if this step in his life included a bit of love, the better for it."

"But she doesn't know about the lycanthropy. Do you suppose he'd tell her?" Inquired Sprout.

"I have decided Janet to be uncommonly kind, and I have a small hunch she is not the prejudiced type."