Katie's POV:

It was now January. The past few months had been my happiest ever! Without my evil ex-roommates bullying I had never been happier in the dorm of my friends.

There was something bothering me though. Not that was hurting me directly. But it was hurting Remus. every month so far he had been ill around the same time. The next day he always emerged with scratches and scars and I was worried.

It was Saturday 16th of January. Remus had stayed behind to help Slughorn clear up after class. James, Sirius and I were already sat under the our tree.

"Guys! I've got it!" I exclaimed.

Sirius and James looked confused.

"About Remus' mystery monthly illness! I've just realised how stupid I've been. He disappears every full moon with out fail and all ways returns with scars! Merlin's Beard! He's a werewolf! I bet my entire vault!" I cried.

"Merlin's Beard indeed! Are you sure Katie?" James shouted in shock.

"Shhh! Slytherin's Sword James! Hush! Yes I'm positive! Oh no! Here he comes. Act normal! I'll talk" I gabbled.

"Hey Remus! Listen, we, erm, we wanted to talk about when you were ill these past few months. Actually you don't look too good now!"

Fear filled Remus' hazel eyes. Clearly he didn't want to be having this conversation.

"I've got to go to the library! Now! Sorry!" He stammered before rushing off.

"You see!" I urged before grabbing my own bag and sprinting off after him.

I caught up with him and dragged him into a nearby broom cupboard.

"Listen Remus. I know. We all do. We aren't frightened or freaked out and we don't hate you or anything ridiculous like that. We still love you Remus! You're still our friend." I blabbed.

Remus' eyes filled with tears and he looked at his shoes.

"Oh Merlin Remus! How old were you? What happened?" I cried.

"When I was 4 my father got into a…. erm…. Disagreement with a werewolf, Fenir Greyback. He bit me in revenge." My poor friend mumbled.

I pulled him into a tight hug.

"Oh Remus! I'm so sorry! Sorry I didn't figure it out earlier. Sorry I cant stop it. Sorry tonight is full moon." I sobbed. "I'll promise you something Remus. I will find a way to make it easier for you. I will somehow someday. I'll never stop trying I swear! I'll do anything! I... I…. I promise."

Remus looked at me with his huge round eyes. He looked frightened. I kissed his forehead.

"I promise Remus. I do." I vowed.

"I still have to go to the library though." He muttered.

"Do you want company?" I offered.

He shook his head sadly and I nodded in understanding. He kissed my cheek and ran off.

I stalked off back to the tree and when I got there I slumped back down and put my head on James' shoulder.

"He is then." James said but it sounded more like a question.

I nodded slowly and Sirius put his head in his hands.

"Merlin's Beard!" he sighed.

The three of us had been in the dormitory for about an hour when Remus staggered. He looked very pale and ill. I ran over and engulfed him in a hug.

"I have to go now. I, err, just wanted to say goodbye. I'll see you in the morning." Remus murmured.

James came over and sort of 'man hugged' him and Sirius followed suit. He nodded to us and then darted back out of the room.

I fell back onto my bed and sighed.

"Poor, poor Remus! I can't just sit here!" I cried.

"What can you do?" Sirius asked.

I looked thoughtful for a moment.

"James, give me your invisibility cloak, now. I'm going after Remus!" I declared.

"Katie! You're insane!" James exclaimed.

"I pride myself upon it!" I laughed.

"If he eats you he'll never forgive himself!" Sirius hissed.

"That, Sirius Dear, is why I do not plan on getting eaten!" I replied grabbing the cloak from James.

I opened the window and swung my legs out easily. I wrapped the cloak around me and nodded to the two boys before jumping out the window and landing smoothly on the ground. I flicked up the hood of the cloak and waited.

Moments later Madam Pomfrey and Remus came rushing out of the castle. They headed off towards the Whomping willow with no idea that I was hot on their heels.

Madam Pomfrey picked up a large stick and hit a knot on the trunk which stopped the willows pounding. The three of us ran into a now revealed secret passage way. Madam Pomfrey left Remus here and we ventured out into the tunnel. We came to a room at the end which had inside it a bed and nothing else. There were a great many bolts on the door that I expected where just as much for the students protection as his. This is when we parted. I stayed outside the door and he went in and locked the door.

When I was sure there was no way of him getting out I began casting extra spells of protection to keep the door locked and intact.

All of a sudden there was a heart wrenching scream of pain. The screams continued and I clamped my hands to my ears to try and block out the sound. When it finally finished I burst into tears.

I heard quick breathing coming from the other side of the door. I heard Wolf-Remus approach the door and flop down by it listening to my sobs.

"Oh Remus! I'm so sorry!" I wept. "I followed you under James' cloak. I came to keep you company. I couldn't leave you alone. Not now that I knew! I had to come. And don't worry I have cast spells. We are perfectly safe. I expect they'll only last a few hours but I'll try to stay awake. I didn't know it would hurt you so! Oh Remus! I'm so sorry! I will find a way to help you. I will. I will. I will. I promise Remus. I promise."

I could hear Wolf-Remus whimpering on the other side of the door clearly distressed by my sadness. I couldn't stop crying though. I couldn't.

I heard him howl in hatred of himself.

I sobbed harder.

"You wouldn't hurt me; would you Remus?" I choked.

All I could hear was wimpering.

I stayed up making promises to Remus for the next two hours. I was so exhausted. I could feel myself slipping away and I yawned. I used the cloak as my pillow and curled up by the door

The next morning I could feel a blanket brought up to my chin and a real pillow behind my head. I opened my eyes and shot bolt upright.

Remus was pacing the room cursing.

"Remus!" I cried.

"Katie! Are you ok?" He asked rushing to my side and hugging me.

I nodded and his face went very serious.

"Katie, what were you thinking? I could have killed you! You could have been hurt! You could have been seen! You could have been found!" he ranted.

"I'm sorry Remus!" I gasped. "I just couldn't let you be alone!"

Remus shook his head at me but hugged me tight.

"You really are insane!" he joked. "Come on, lets go for breakfast. It's 9 am. James and Sirius are probably waking up."

I nodded and he grabbed the cloak.

"But Remus, we can't be seen and there's only room for one of us under the cloak!" I muttered.

The werewolf laughed a little before scooping me up in his arms and throwing the cloak around us both.

"Remus John Lupin! You had better not get used to doing this whole macho man carrying lark!" I hissed and Remus laughed heartily as we ran towards the castle. When we reached the foot of the building I gestured to our bedroom window which was about 15 stories up. Remus gulped and I sniggered. I hopped out of his arms and left the cloak on him. I went first with Remus right behind me so I could show him where to place his feet. He winced each time I nearly slipped but I just chortled evilly. I was glad to see that the boys had left the window open. I stood on the ledge and helped Remus up. We looked inside to see both James and Sirius still sound asleep. We decided to wake them up Katie style and swung in the window shouting, "WOLFIE'S HOME BOYS!"

Both boys sat bolt upright in shock and Remus and I doubled over laughing.

"REMUS! KATIE! Your back!" they chorused.

I smiled. "Miss us?" I teased.

"NO! Sirius was so worried about you though he was pacing the room praying!" James laughed.

Sirius went red.

"well, James was so worried he threw up and then nearly cried for half an hour!" Sirius hissed in defence.

James went scarlet.

"So you did miss me!" I declared proudly and both boys rolled their eyes.

"We missed Remus more!" they protested and I sighed. It was my turn to roll my eyes.

The two wizards hopped out of bed and went to hug us both.

"Come on. Get dressed. I'm starving." I mumbled.

When we headed down to breakfast half an hour later; James was in chinos and a white t-shirt, Sirius was wearing grey trackies and a black hoodie with a Gryffindor scarf, Remus was wearing jeans and a red jumper, and I was wearing black legginings, a pink t-shirt and a blue bodywarmer.

"Mr Lupin. I am surprised to see you down here this early!" Professor McGonagall stammered upon our entry. "Did Madam Pomfrey dismiss you from the hospital wing already?" she asked using the code.

"Oh, err, yes Professor McGonagall." Remus muttered.

McGonagall looked suspicious but let us pass.

I put my head on Sirius' shoulder.

"Well." I began. "It was certainly an eventful night!"