"Good evening, Professor Lupin," Liv said as he approached her.
"Good evening, Liv. It's quite late, you know," Remus said coming to stop in front of her.
"Yes, it is," Liv said, unintimidated. She reminded him of Sirius so much when she said it that he knew what she might try to do next; talk her way out of it. At least, that's what Sirius would do.
"Do you mind telling me why you're out of bed at this time," he asked, trying not to sound too much like his old professors.
"I was having coffee with Albus Dumbledore," she said casually.
Remus couldn't help but smile. Of course he knew she was bluffing. "I see," he said. "At this hour?" Two could play this game.
"He's a busy man, you know," she replied. "Very popular. He's even got his own chocolate frog card."
Remus couldn't help but smile again. Touché. "Alright. Do you have a signed note, something with his signature saying you're allowed out late?"
"No," she said slowly.
"Ah…" he said. "That's a pity. Well, I understand you're new to the school, so you might be aware of all the rules yet. Being out of your dormitory after hours qualifies you for detention."
Liv smirked. "If you want to see me outside of class you just have to ask."
Remus felt a little hot under the collar all of the sudden, shocked by her reply. She had guts to talk to a teacher like that, and he liked it. But the moment he thought that he shook himself out of it.
"I'm going to let you off with a warning this time," he said changing tactics. "Come on, I'll walk you to your common room."
"Lead the way, professor."
They walked in silence, but it wasn't a long walk, since they were fairly near the common room anyway.
"This is me," Liv said, stopping by the portrait of the fat lady. "I'll see you in class."
"Until then," Remus said. "And remember, next time it'll be detention."
"I'll remember," she said with a mischievous grin.
Liv said the password and the portrait swung open. But before she could enter the common room, McGonagall stepped out.
"Ah, good evening Remus," McGonagall said acknowledging Remus. "And to you, Liv. How was your tea with the headmaster?"
Remus looked at her dumbfounded. So she had been with the headmaster that evening!
"It was nice. I had coffee," she said smoothly. And with that, she said goodnight, and with a wink at Remus, she disappeared into the common room.
