"Ok class that is all for today I would like a 2 foot parchment on how a tickling spell can be used as defense.

Dismissed" as the fourth years excited his classroom Remus heaved a sigh.

Just as he was about to leave the classroom Severus Snape entered. "Headmaster, what can I do for you?"

Remus asked "Remus please its Severus for you."

Remus looked at the man in front of him and shook his head in wonder. Severus Snape had changed after the death of voldemort.

And everyone knew it was because of his wife. Ginny Weasley-Snape.

No one was more surprised than Severus when Ginny started falling to the potions master. Ginny and Harry had broke up soon after the battle.

They just didn't have a spark anymore. Harry was happily married to Luna Lovegood now Luna Potter.

Ginny and Snape had married 6 months ago but her affect on him was seen almost instantly after they began dating.

As Severus began to talk to Remus about the changes in curriculum he wanted to instate Remus's mind wandered to Teddy and even more so Lacee.

The last two weeks had been interesting to say the least.

First teddy seemed to love daycare.

Remus was happy that his son was happy but he felt as if he wasn't needed anymore.

For so long teddy had been his reason for living and now he felt like he was losing him a little.

Then came the feelings he caught himself having for Lacee.

He had never met anyone quite like her, everyday she had some new outfit that made him just stop and stare.

Then she would look at him with those eyes and smile that sweet smile and a warmth that he had forgotten about bloomed in his chest.

Each day when he went to pick up teddy she would be there and while teddy got his crafts and his little Spiderman backpack and said goodbye to his new friends she would ask him about his day.

Remus couldn't remember the last time someone asked him about his day because they wanted to know not because they felt they had to ask.

It was new, and he liked it. He found himself looking forward to pick-up time it was a ray of light in his otherwise mostly grey day.

He was snapped out of his thoughts as Severus asked him a question "oh, um sorry Severus can you repeat that?" he asked.

Severus gave him a true Snape smirk "did you hear a word of what I said Lupin?"Remus blushed, "to be honest no.

My mind was…elsewhere I'm afraid." " mmmhmmm. " was all Severus said but curiosity was written all over his face Remus sighed and gave in " fine, you see there is this woman she works at teddy's daycare center and I find myself…. Having feelings.

Feelings that I haven't had since Dora was alive." Severus gave him a measured look "I see."

He replied "and this woman does she feel the same?" Remus shook his head "honestly Severus I have no clue.

Hell I'm not even sure what I feel for her. She is just so different from any woman I have ever met and her eyes…" Remus shook himself mentally.

When he looked back at Severus he was surprised to see an amused smirk on the man's face. Remus gave him a puzzled look "What?" at his words Snape broke into a hearty laugh.

" Oh Merlin Remus you should've seen the look on your face when u started going on about her for lack of a better word u looked like a lovesick puppy" Remus gave an offended huff "I am no puppy, and I did not!"

Severus snorted "Oh you so did. On that note, just ask the girl to diner god knows it's about time you had a decent date."

And with that he swept from the room black robes billowing behind him leaving Remus Scowling." Ok I take it back he's not completely different.

Bloody Wanker" he muttered to himself. Remus collected his things and apperated to an alley a block away from the daycare. Maybe he would take Snape's advice after all. What did he have to lose…..? Except the only friendship he had that didn't have a sense of duty surrounding it.

Remus gave an irritated growl his mutterings about stupid overgrown meddling bats could be heard as he made his way down the street.

Lpov

The bells on the door chimed signaling that someone had just walked into the center Lacee looked up from the play dough spaghetti she was making with teddy to see the boy's father walk into the room.

Lacee felt herself swoon a little on the inside. She waved at him as she directed teddy to clean up.

When she was sure the little boy was dong as told she walked over to the tall professor "good evening Remus" she said as she gave him her sweetest smile." Good evening Lacee how did teddy behave today?"

Lacee just stared at him for a moment "wow his eyes are so blue" she thought "like the ocean or a blue crayola crayon – wait a what? Geez Lacee you've been spending too much time with 3 year olds…." "Lacee?"

she snapped out her funk and realized she had been staring at him for who knows how long "Oh sorry Remus, teddy was perfect today as usual."

At this she smiled teddy was an angel and although she knew she wasn't supposed to have a favorite he was definitely hers." How was your day Remus?"

Lacee loved hearing about Remus' job. Being a professor at Hogwarts was something Lacee dreamed about at one time.

But she had long ago given that up; however getting to hear about it from Remus was a double bonus.

Hearing all the things the students learned was great but the best part was seeing the way Remus' eyes lit up when he talked about something he was passionate about.

It took 20 years off his usually weary face. As he was talking little teddy can running over chanting "daddy, daddy!"

Lacee watched as Remus gave his son a big smile and her breath caught in her throat. She turned her attention to the 3 year old and away from his too tempting father.

" Hey teddy! You ready to go?" the 3 year old gave her a pout "why can't you come Ms. Lacee?"

Lacee gave the boy a small sad smile "I have to go to my own home buddy" she replied.

"Yes" she thought sarcastically "my home with no one but my dog waiting for me."

She shook herself out and gave teddy another smile "but I will see you tomorrow ok?" as teddy nodded Remus cut them off "actually teddy won't be here for the next few days…" Lacee gave a small frown "why not?" "Small trip" Remus replied.

" we will be back in 3 days" Lacee gave a small sigh " ok well see you then Remus" she turned to teddy " see you in 3 days bud be good for your daddy!"

teddy gave her a frown " I don't wanna leave you Ms. Lacee" "Oh teddy." Lacee sighed "it'll be ok I will see u in 3 days you have fun with your daddy"

with that she gave him a small kiss on the forehead and watched as father and son walked away she couldn't help but notice the small pang in her chest as they disappeared from sight. "Ok Lacee get a hold of yourself." She muttered as she headed for home.