A/N - Onwards and upwards we go, into the world of Harry Potter weirdness that is this story.

Here we introduce Remus Lupin, one of our favourites throught the writing of the story- hope you enjoy!

~ Izzy xxx

Now back to Harry and Ron and their escapades.

As they watched Ginny Weasley and Draco Malfoy 'smooching' in the firelight Harry asked, 'Ron? Don't you feel weird watching your sister make-out with your worst enemy?'

'Yes.' Ron replied, 'But it does kind of turn me on!'

At that moment Draco's eye sparkled in the firelight, giving it a gleaming shine. Ginny had noticed it. She threw herself into his arms and they passionately embraced in a tender lock.

Suddenly Harry and Ron felt odd at being there. They left to go back to their room.

Meanwhile Remus Lupin and Lucius Malfoy were having 'The Talk'.

'It's not that I'm unhappy', explained Lupin, 'I just don't think it's working out…'

'No, no. It's just your time of the month! We can make it work!' Lucius said, a look of hope on his face.

'No Lucius, I mean it.' Lupin said with tears in his eyes. 'I… I'm breaking up with you!' He flounced out of the room.

After leaving his private chambers he went to the Great Hall. He had to be away from Lucius. He had to be strong.

'Hello Lupin' Dumbledore said, a twinkling look in his eye. He knew.

'Oh Dumbledore!' Lupin cried, 'Have I just made the biggest mistake of my life?'

'No', said Dumbledore, 'You definitely haven't.'

The Dumbledore leaned in, as if to kiss Lupin, but instead just gave him a pat on the head.

Lupin looked at the man who had always been more of a father figure than a friend.

'Oh Dumbledore', he said, 'I don't think I'm gay anymore...'

'Oh. Okay then.' Said Dumbledore, looking slightly disappointed.

Lupin skipped off, his spirits high. As he went he banged straight into Hermione. She fell backwards and he caught her, his hand on her waist.

'I… I'm so sorry!' she said.

'No, no', Lupin protested, 'It was my fault. You know Hermione, I lov…' he stopped.

'What?' Hermione asked, hardly daring to believe what she had heard.

'I said I love… your hair.'

'Oh.' Hermione said, disappointed.

Lupin ran out of the castle. It was dark, almost full moon, and he found that the night filled the empty spot in his soul.

He would tell her the truth soon…