The night was young. The wind howled through the trees outside of a little ranch style home near Hogsmeade. It was the night before September the 1st. The night before a fresh new year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The home of Remus J. Lupin was quiet. The man in question was sitting upon his couch staring into the living room fire. In his hands he held a small cup of regular hot chocolate.
He was surprised that he would be teaching again at Hogwarts. After the incident not but 3 years ago he'd thought they would forbid him to even come near it. But even worse, he thought they would forbid his daughter from continuing her own years. He looked over at her. She was on the other couch asleep. If only her mother hadn't abandoned them when she found out he was a werewolf. Things would be better for them both. He wouldn't be having to hide everything and be miserable. And she would have a mother.
Her name was Tru Fiona Lupin. Tru was almost as tall as her father, with the same auburn hair that reached down to just past her shoulders, but her eyes were her mothers, a deep, piercing green. She resembled her father, except the smile which belonged to her mother, and some other expressions as well. Looking at Tru made Remus feel sad at times. But he loved his daughter dearly. And he was glad that she went to that school...he could keep an eye on her. He HAD to this year.
Standing up, Remus walked slowly to the kitchen, shuffling his feet a few times. When he entered the kitchen he waved his wand at some candles and they lit, lighting the kitchen up as though the sun was shining through the windows. He set down his mug and stared out the window. A crescent moon. Thank the Heavens. He didn't want to go through anything for a while. Actually...never again.
He remembered when it all had started with him. He was only 16 when it began. And his friends had been so supportive of him. Thinking of them made his heart sore. Being that he was the only true one left of their little quadrupal. Being that James and Sirius were dead, and Peter a traitor. A right hand man to the dark lord now. He could hardly bear it at times. But he knew that James and Sirius would want him to be strong. He wondered if Tru had met Harry Potter yet? What a wonderous young man he was, that son of James and Lily's. He was pretty sure they had been acquainted. She had mentioned him quite a few times.
Turning to look at her again, he smiled. With a boy like that as a friend, she was sure to soar like an eagle in the world. Especially with...
Remus closed his eyes tight and walked toward her to wake her up and get her to bed. He sat beside her for a few moments and just looked at her. He really didn't want to wake her up, but she couldn't sleep out here tonight. "Tru, wake up, Tru. It's time for bed." He lightly shoved her arm and she stirred awake. Looking up at her father she smiled and stretched. "All right, all right. I'll go to bed." she said. She stood up and kissed her father on the cheek, bidding him good night.
"Sweet dreams, Tru." Remus said to her as he watched her go up the stairs. "You too father." Not too long after he heard her door close and he was sure that soon after she had gone to sleep.
When she had gone to bed he sat back down on the couch and watched the fire for hours before it went out entirely. And by this time, he too was asleep.
It was a good thing that the Lupins lived so close to Hogwarts, Remus could get there in a flash. But Tru still had to board the train. So Remus took her to the station that morning and saw her off. "Don't forget to find me as SOON as you arrive at the castle, Tru. Remember!" He shouted at her when she stuck her head out the window as the train began to move. "I will father, I promise!" she shouted back blowing a kiss to him. He waved until the train was out of sight and decided to apparate to Hogwarts. He chose a spot to apparate to and did so. He ended up in his old office. His things were already there, all set up like they were the first time he was there.
He would have to wait for hours until his daughter arrived. He just hoped she would have a safe trip.
Tru had chosen a compartment for herself, Harry, Ron, and Hermione to sit in and talk. They had all known each other ever since first year. And here was sixth year, so humbly opening in front of them. "It's hard to believe that after this year will be our LAST YEAR at Hogwarts" Harry commented sitting down across from Tru and Ron. "I know," said Ron. "But we might as well make the most of it, pass those Bertie Botts will you, Tru?"
"What do I look like, a waitress?" Tru said laughing as she tossed him a box. "I for one am very excited." Hermione said. "I'm FINALLY able to be an assistant to Professor McGonnagall's class like I'd been wanting to be since first year!" The rest of them nodded and offered congradulations to Hermione.
Soon enough the train had arrived at Hogsmeade station. When Tru got off the train she ran into someone and fell backward. "Watch where you are going you accursed werewolf spawn!" Malfoy said standing up and dusting himself off. "Watch it Malfoy." Harry warned helping Tru up. "Shut your mouth Potter." Malfoy spat before turning around and walking off. "I've got to find Dad, I'll catch up with you guys later in the Great Hall." Tru said glaring after Malfoy. "All right." "See you." "Bye."
Tru walked almost all over the castle before finding her father walking down a corridor not too far from the Great Hall. She hugged him and smiled up at him. "How was the train ride?" Remus asked his daughter. "Oh it was good. We ate every flavor beans almost the entire way and we just messed around."
The sorting ceremony wasn't very long. Dumbledore welcomed back Professor Lupin and all ate. Tru ate with Harry, Ron, and Hermione of course. But Malfoy kept bugging them. They ignored him.
Later that night. Tru sat awake at her window staring out at the glowing grounds. Under the moon everything looked so peaceful. So quiet. She could not wait till her first class next morning.