CHAPTER 3
RETURN TO HOGWARTS
It was September 1st, Harry and Mione as he called her boarded the train. They found an empty compartment which was very easy as major of the students were absent due to various reasons. Both sat down and started the idle talk, soon they were joined by Draco and Pansy. "Hey did you know who is the teacher for DADA" asked Pansy.
The rest shook their heads. Harry knew it was not Remus as he would have told him beforehand. He wondered how this year will be with so much less students. Then he remembered that even McGonagall and Hooch died fighting. He wondered who is replacing them and also the head of Gryffindor.
"….Harry….. Earth to Harry…." Mione was almost shouting. Harry jerked up and stared stupidly at her face. "Hey mate what you did in the summer holidays?" Draco asked. Harry fondly smiled as only Draco called him mate after Ron. Hearing him Harry remembered he still had close friends and was not alone. "umm…. Nothing much, I stayed with remmy, we had good time and sometimes even fun.." said harry
"ohh…. What kind of funnn….." Draco said innocently giving emphasis to the word funn. For a sec Harry flushed and regained his face "hey, what was that I said we had a good time, that's all" Harry said heating up. "Relax..I didn't mean anything" said Draco but his playful eyes displayed something all together. Draco was the only person who knew that Harry liked Remus.
Being a playboy himself he recognized the looks Harry used to give seeing Remus, but he quite knew Harry will tell him when the time came. He just had to wait, and he didn't mind as he was enjoying himself.
The train population was less and Harry wondered randomly to pass time. Hermione and Draco were engaged in a deep discussion about potions and Pansy was napping. So Harry was on his own. He was walking when he felt someone as watching him. He jerked back to checkout but found none. He carried on having a bad feeling.
All of sudden the train stopped and the lights went out. It was all dark; Harry remembered the third year train incident and gulped. He just shook his head and started to walk but then the atmosphere became chilled and Harry started shivering violently. All of sudden a dark figure appeared out at the side window. The glass froze and shattered on Harry's face. "Fuc…" Harry couldn't even complete whatever he was cursing when the dark figure started coming onto him. He knew very well what it was and tried to take out his wand but all he could hear is the loud scream of his mother. That was all he remembered and blacked out.
The world was still blurred when he opened his eyes and his face was paining…? Wait why is my face paining wondered harry and where was he? He started to get up but a tall figure stopped him and gave his specs. Keeping his specs he blinked at the person who was kneeling down and came face to face with Remus. He stared for a sec admiring the handsome face but shook his head to clear up. Apparently that was a bad move as he saw the room spinning. He caught his head scrunching his face. After a minute when he felt better he looked up to verify again. He saw Remus's worrying face and tried to smile. "Are you ok…. Anywhere hurt. Should I call poppy…." Remus went on like a mother hen. Harry slightly grinned and spoke up" hey, am ok, just my head is hurting and my face" "and please don't get poppy". Remus was relived hearing this.
Suddenly he just hugged Harry tightly and kissed him on the forehead. Harry was shocked by his actions but kept quite and hugged back. Remus just stared at his face for a second and started "thank Merlin; I was so worried that you might not get up". Harry gave a shy smile and looked around. The room was not his and he got curious. "These are my quarter's cub and u are staying here for tonight" said Remus. "You're what?" blinked Harry… Remus grinned and stood up and bowed "Am Remus Lupin, your new teacher for Defense against Dark Arts". There was a bit of silence and then he found himself full of Harry sprawled on him. Harry was happy to have Remus and hugged him grinning.
Remus was enthralled by the scent which was overflowing from his mate and groaned a little. "cub, its better you stopped now or I might not contain myself…" Remus almost purred. Harry drew back instantly widening his eyes. Remus laughed and said "well that was corny, isn't it" Harry was still dumbstruck with the new way of Remus and nodded . Remus just brushed his hair and told him to go back to sleep. Harry complied immediately and was fully sleep within minutes.
REMUS P.O.V
I was walking idly along the corridors of the train when I caught the scent of my mate. A smile appeared on my face when I saw him a little far away. I started following him discreetly to see what he is up to. I knew he was also walking idly but he turned back a few times to see anyone following him. I grinned and was about to go to him when the train suddenly lurched and it started freezing.
I remembered the third year but pushed it away. I was lost in my thoughts but a sharp noise and a cry jerked me. I saw the window smashing near Harry's face and the dementor lurking behind.
Rage boiled up in me and I took out my wand and produced the strongest patronum I could. The dementor fled away shrieking. I went to my mate and was horrified by the blood flowing on his face. There were cuts and bruises from the window and he was freezing cold.
Gently picking him up I took him to an empty carriage and locked it. Taking out my wand I healed most of his cuts cleaned his face. I covered him with my robe and transfigured a thick blanket and wrapped him in.
I watched his pale face and thought how beautiful it was. Smooth and silky was the way I would describe it. But now it will have scars and it made me mad. I vowed then that I would protect him with all I have and keep him safe.
I couldn't help but brush my lips on his soft red ones and smiled to myself. Yes, he is mine and only mine. And my wolf howled in satisfaction
