Hey guys, well here's another Harry Potter story for you guys =] This one is actually a project for English which I handed in just the other day. I was supposed to re-write a novel from another character's POV. Now as you know there's a lot of missing pieces on Remus's part which I filled in so this is a bit AU on those parts. Plus I took the book and the movie and sort of fused them to make it a bit more interesting =] And since technically it is a story, I decided to post it here =] So Enjoy!

Prologue

Autumn had come early this year in London. The multi-colored leaves drifted along and it was only half way through August. A light breeze made itself across the skies, ruffling the light brown hair of one man as he walked about.

Remus John Lupin strode through the quiet empty hallways of Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. The only sound that could be heard around him was the clicking of his shoes against the marble floor. He was headed in the direction of the Headmaster's office in this oh so familiar building. Though he was in his early thirties, Remus still remembered the days back when he wandered these very halls as a student. He sighed and pushed the memories away. Because with every happy memory came a pain filled one as well.

The young man quickly found himself standing in front of the large heavy doors of the office of Albus Dumbledore. Headmaster and undoubtedly one of the greatest wizards alive. Remus took a deep breath and raised his fist to knock. But the second his knuckles made contact with the steel of the doors, they swung open.

That was odd. Remus peered in and saw the office was empty. Not a single aged headmaster anywhere to be seen. Nevertheless he stepped into the office and was instantly throttled by an overpowering sense of deja vu. He suddenly felt like he was 16 again, stepping into the office of his headmaster because he got caught up in one of James and Sirius's stupid pranks.....again.

Sirius and James...

Oh how much Remus's heart ached at the thought of his two old friends. Despite 13 years having passed since the incident, he still couldn't believe it. He still couldn't believe Sirius had betrayed them...and it had cost them not only James, but his wife Lily's and their friend Peter's life. And it got Sirius thrown into Azkaban. For life.

It didn't help though that Remus woke up one fine morning a month or so back, to the sound of his owl tapping at his window. Then opened up the newspaper that the animal handed him and saw Sirius on the front page...the headline...AZKABAN BREAKOUT:SIRIUS BLACK!

Of course that only increased the pain. The fact that he had broken out. Still...somehow Remus couldn't bring himself to hate Sirius. It all just felt so wrong. And Remus knew there had to be a missing piece somewhere....but where exactly...he couldn't find in the span of 13 whole years. It was quite frustrating.

Sometimes when he was feeling particularly down, he would begin to walk towards the Potter house to seek the company of his closest friends...and then half way there he would remember...

They were no more.

Remus threw those thoughts aside once more and tried to focus on the present. He wondered why Dumbeldore had called him all of a sudden. After the media had started bombarding him about the sad fates of his four friends, 13 years ago, he had gone off to make a living amongst the muggles. And he was doing such a fantastic job at disappearing off the face of the magical world too...

And then Dumbledore's call came along.

Remus walked deeper into the office, gazing all around him at the various trinkets that decorated the large office. A sudden, yet melodious call brought his attention to the corner of the office where Fawkes, the Phoenix was perched.

The bird watched carefully as Remus approached him.

"Hello there Fawkes" Remus smiled sadly at the creature. He reached over and gently scratched the bird behind the head. After a while though, he retreated his hand and simply stared at the bird. And Fawkes simply stared right back. But then the creature glanced around Remus and a single tear spilled out of it's right eye.

"I know...I miss those guys around me too" Remus whispered as he reached out and scratched the bird once more.

"He always did like you the best" the unmistakable voice of Albus Dumbledore came from the door.

Remus spun around and faced the older man. Dumbledore, though very old, always gave an impression of energy. He had several feet of long silver hair and beard, half-moon spectacles and an extremely crooked nose. He was often described as the greatest wizard of the age but that wasn't why Remus trusted him so. You couldn't help trusting Albus Dumbledore and as Remus watched him walk closer with a comforting smile on his face, he felt really calm for the first time in a while. "Professor-"

"Remus my boy, I haven't been your professor in 17 years" Dumbledore chuckled as he stepped into his office and headed for his desk "Please, call me Albus."

Once he was seated behind it, Remus turned to full face him "With all due respect sir, why have you called me here?"

Dumbledore took a deep breath "Come Remus, sit" he said gesturing towards the chair in front of his desk "Would you like something to drink? Perhaps a butterbeer?"

"No thank you sir" Remus said as he sat down where he was told to.

"Lemon drop?" Dumbledore offered pushing a small dish of candy towards the younger man.

"Of course sir" Remus said with a smile. He picked up a lemon drop and popped it into his mouth.

"So how have you been Remus? It's been a while since the last time we have spoken" Dumbledore began.

"Things have....been tough Professor- er...I mean Albus" Remus muttered.

"How so?" Dumbledore raised a brow.

"Well...with my condition...it's hard to keep a job..." Remus answered looking down "It takes too many days off...."

"I understand how hard your lycanthropy makes you life. And I also understand you don't have a job at the moment...am I correct?" Dumbledore said.

"Yes sir..." Remus nodded.

"Well then I'd be more than happy to offer you the open spot of Defense Against The Dark Arts teacher...if you are alright with it that is..." Dumbledore offered generously.

"I...seriously?" Remus gawked, dumbfounded "But won't that be a problem, what with my transformations and-"

"Remus, you worry far too much. You forget that you made it seven years here with your transformations during your school years" Dumbledore stated "I am sure that after the past two years, our students would like to have a quality teacher such as yourself. And if I remember correctly Remus, you were exceptionally skilled in your own Defense classes, receiving an O on both your O.W.L's and your N.E.W.T's for the subject."

"Yes sir" Remus answered with a small smile.

"You are fully qualified for the job Remus. Whether you wish to take it up or not however is completely up to you" Dumbledore told his former student.

"I..." Remus was at a loss for words.

"I understand if you do not wish to-" But Dumbledore was cut off as Remus quickly sat up.

"No sir! I-I am honored that you are asking this of me. And I would be more than happy to accept!" Remus shouted a bit louder than he had intended.

"Wonderful, I'll be seeing you first of September then" Dumbledore smiled at his former student "I assume you remember where the Defense room is?"

"How could I not?" Remus chuckled "Sir...if I may ask...how is...Harry?"

"You will see him in time Remus. I know you will. And something tells me he is definitely going to take a liking to you, despite the years that have gone by" Dumbledore assured him.

"Thank you sir...I guess I'll take your leave then" Remus smiled as he began to stand.

"I am glad you accepted this Remus" Dumbledore said "I think it's about time Harry got a first hand account as to how his parents were and not rumors and stories from The Daily Prophet."

Remus nodded "And I think it's about time I got to know him as well."

And with a quick exchange of smiles, Remus was off.

As he strode through the quiet lonely halls again he felt better. Somehow quiet and lonely had turned into calm and peaceful. He couldn't believe his luck. He was actually offered to teach at the place that housed his most precious memories. And on top of that he was finally going to be able to get to know his late best friend's son. He regretted nothing more than not being able to raise the boy himself; the ministry would never allow custody of such a young child go to a werewolf. Tame and responsible as Remus may be, the ministry's prejudice against half bloods was just too strong. And now to be able to meet Harry was such an exciting thought for Remus.

He sighed contently. This was definitely going to be one interesting year.

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So guys, this one is a project for English . I was supposed to re-write a novel from another character's POV and the first thing that came to me was POA and Remus XD You guys how much I love writing stories about Remus so I just couldn't pass up the opportunity.

Lol, so I'l be posting up one chapter every day(or two if I'm busy =) and in total it's 8 chapters =]

So I hope you enjoyed it so far, and please Review!! =]