The lessons had begun for quite a while now. James discovered that he was best in Transfiguration, while Sirius, on the other hand was quite adept and Defence Against the Dark Arts. Lily Evans, instead, was good at Charms.
James also noticed that Remus had a habit of disappearing around the same days each month. Each time he made an excuse like "My mother's sick" or "Broomstick needs repairing". James and the others had wondered briefly about the broomstick, but decided to drop it. One day, in Defence Against the Dark Arts, Sirius found out why Remus disappeared every month for a day.
"Werewolves" began Professor Mordecus "are actually human beings that have been bitten by a werewolf. On the full moon, they undergo a change called the Lupicus Change, which makes them turn into a werewolf. They are wild and uncontrolled at this stage and can injure, or even kill, humans." James noticed that Remus was listening rather attentively for a change. And the lesson went on and on. James played hangman on the side of his parchment with Peter for a while, until Professor Mordecus said something rather... familiar.
"The symptoms of a werewolf-" Professor Mordecus began, coughing slightly "are frequent disappearings during the full moon, a pale demeanour, and nervousness. Werewolves are often-"
James lost interest, and resumed playing hangman with Peter. Homework was to describe the symptoms of a werewolf in full detail, listing examples. Lunch was shepherd's pie and ice cream, a Muggle delicacy. In lunch, James noticed that Remus looked rather edgy and talked rather quicker than usual. Sirius was frowning with a thoughtful expression on his face and often glanced at Remus, appearing to be in thought. Both of them ignored each other, and Remus didn't eat his ice cream.
Once in their common room, the boys started work. No one was around and they felt very drowsy. First was the essay for Professor Aphello, their Potions Master, about Shrinking Solutions. Finally, they started work on Professor Mordecus' essay. "This is too hard" said Peter, flipping the pages of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them for the tenth time in a row "I mean, the werewolf could be anyone. I mean, seriously, Remus, you're born with a pale complexion, and it doesn't mean you're a werewolf."
Remus looked stunned, but quickly recovered and replied "Yeah, them corking Professors talk so complicated, I mean, we need more details." Peter was on the verge of agreeing, but Sirius cut in "Remus, you can't stop lying anymore." Peter asked "Sirius, what are you up too? What's Remus got to do with this?" Sirius replied "Everything."
"You remember, Remus, that we always asked you about your monthly disappearances? This can't wait, Remus. You're a werewolf." Remus drew in a sharp intake of breath, but denied it. "Sirius, you gotta be kidding. If I was a werewolf, I'd have eaten you by now, buddy." Sirius doggedly pressed on, presenting the evidence.
"Remus, Remus, werewolves turn into werewolves every full moon. Is it such a coincidence that Remus disappears every full moon, supposedly to attend to his sick mother or fix his broomstick? I seem to recall" Sirius said, throwing an accusing glance at Remus "that you don't even have a broomstick. You're a werewolf, a bloody werewolf, and that's final."
He stalked out of the room, not bothering to collect his essay, as if it was already contaminated by Remus and his werewolf blood, and knocked into Lily Evans. "Get out of my way, you Mudblood" he snarled, and pushed her away from him. Remus looked shaky. "I-I-I knew this w-would happen. I guess now you hate me, huh?" he shot at James and Peter, then he rushed out, ignoring Lily. James sat still, wide eyed. His best friend, his BEST FRIEND, had shunned Remus just because he was a werewolf, and called Lily Evans a Mudblood. Mudblood, the foulest swear word the wizard world had for Muggleborns.
Lily Evans stirred. "I hope he gets a heart attack, that Sirius Black." She said venemously, swearing Muggle swear words under her breath. Despite his shock, James felt curiosity get the better of him. "What's a heart attack?" he asked Lily. Lily widened her eyes in surprise, and replied "You don't know what a heart attack is? You, of all people, you, the top in your class, don't even know what a heart attack is?" James sweat dropped. "No, I don't know what a heart attack is and would kindly appreciate it if you told me." He replied.
"A heart attack is when too much fat, or cholesterol, clogs up the arteries pumping blood to the heart. It is fatal unless tended to quickly." Lily replied.
"Riiiiight." James said. Then his attention snapped back to Remus. "You think he's gonna be alright?" he asked Peter.
"Your werewolf friend?" Lily asked coolly "I don't think he'll be alright. It's hard, being shunned from society, being an outcast." James' eyes narrowed. "First, Remus is not a werewolf. Second, you sound like you know all these stuff. Outcast, huh? Nice word. You must have been an outcast in your old school."
"Do I need to explain every single aspect of my wonderful life to you? Oh no, dearie boy, you live in a world of sunshine and roses. And Remus is a werewolf. You lot just don't want to admit it. I'll go tend to him, you idiots." Lily shot back, then she stalked off.
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Chappie 4 done *sweat drop* At least it's done...
Please review? Please?
James also noticed that Remus had a habit of disappearing around the same days each month. Each time he made an excuse like "My mother's sick" or "Broomstick needs repairing". James and the others had wondered briefly about the broomstick, but decided to drop it. One day, in Defence Against the Dark Arts, Sirius found out why Remus disappeared every month for a day.
"Werewolves" began Professor Mordecus "are actually human beings that have been bitten by a werewolf. On the full moon, they undergo a change called the Lupicus Change, which makes them turn into a werewolf. They are wild and uncontrolled at this stage and can injure, or even kill, humans." James noticed that Remus was listening rather attentively for a change. And the lesson went on and on. James played hangman on the side of his parchment with Peter for a while, until Professor Mordecus said something rather... familiar.
"The symptoms of a werewolf-" Professor Mordecus began, coughing slightly "are frequent disappearings during the full moon, a pale demeanour, and nervousness. Werewolves are often-"
James lost interest, and resumed playing hangman with Peter. Homework was to describe the symptoms of a werewolf in full detail, listing examples. Lunch was shepherd's pie and ice cream, a Muggle delicacy. In lunch, James noticed that Remus looked rather edgy and talked rather quicker than usual. Sirius was frowning with a thoughtful expression on his face and often glanced at Remus, appearing to be in thought. Both of them ignored each other, and Remus didn't eat his ice cream.
Once in their common room, the boys started work. No one was around and they felt very drowsy. First was the essay for Professor Aphello, their Potions Master, about Shrinking Solutions. Finally, they started work on Professor Mordecus' essay. "This is too hard" said Peter, flipping the pages of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them for the tenth time in a row "I mean, the werewolf could be anyone. I mean, seriously, Remus, you're born with a pale complexion, and it doesn't mean you're a werewolf."
Remus looked stunned, but quickly recovered and replied "Yeah, them corking Professors talk so complicated, I mean, we need more details." Peter was on the verge of agreeing, but Sirius cut in "Remus, you can't stop lying anymore." Peter asked "Sirius, what are you up too? What's Remus got to do with this?" Sirius replied "Everything."
"You remember, Remus, that we always asked you about your monthly disappearances? This can't wait, Remus. You're a werewolf." Remus drew in a sharp intake of breath, but denied it. "Sirius, you gotta be kidding. If I was a werewolf, I'd have eaten you by now, buddy." Sirius doggedly pressed on, presenting the evidence.
"Remus, Remus, werewolves turn into werewolves every full moon. Is it such a coincidence that Remus disappears every full moon, supposedly to attend to his sick mother or fix his broomstick? I seem to recall" Sirius said, throwing an accusing glance at Remus "that you don't even have a broomstick. You're a werewolf, a bloody werewolf, and that's final."
He stalked out of the room, not bothering to collect his essay, as if it was already contaminated by Remus and his werewolf blood, and knocked into Lily Evans. "Get out of my way, you Mudblood" he snarled, and pushed her away from him. Remus looked shaky. "I-I-I knew this w-would happen. I guess now you hate me, huh?" he shot at James and Peter, then he rushed out, ignoring Lily. James sat still, wide eyed. His best friend, his BEST FRIEND, had shunned Remus just because he was a werewolf, and called Lily Evans a Mudblood. Mudblood, the foulest swear word the wizard world had for Muggleborns.
Lily Evans stirred. "I hope he gets a heart attack, that Sirius Black." She said venemously, swearing Muggle swear words under her breath. Despite his shock, James felt curiosity get the better of him. "What's a heart attack?" he asked Lily. Lily widened her eyes in surprise, and replied "You don't know what a heart attack is? You, of all people, you, the top in your class, don't even know what a heart attack is?" James sweat dropped. "No, I don't know what a heart attack is and would kindly appreciate it if you told me." He replied.
"A heart attack is when too much fat, or cholesterol, clogs up the arteries pumping blood to the heart. It is fatal unless tended to quickly." Lily replied.
"Riiiiight." James said. Then his attention snapped back to Remus. "You think he's gonna be alright?" he asked Peter.
"Your werewolf friend?" Lily asked coolly "I don't think he'll be alright. It's hard, being shunned from society, being an outcast." James' eyes narrowed. "First, Remus is not a werewolf. Second, you sound like you know all these stuff. Outcast, huh? Nice word. You must have been an outcast in your old school."
"Do I need to explain every single aspect of my wonderful life to you? Oh no, dearie boy, you live in a world of sunshine and roses. And Remus is a werewolf. You lot just don't want to admit it. I'll go tend to him, you idiots." Lily shot back, then she stalked off.
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Chappie 4 done *sweat drop* At least it's done...
Please review? Please?
