Chapter Ten: Find Out Who Your Friends Are
Every time Sirius, James, and Peter would get detention, Remus would have time to spend with his new friend Seda. Since that happened almost every week, they got to know each other pretty well. Remus thought that Sirius was being stupid by not talking to her, but he would never mention it because she begged him not to. They told each other everything during their small talks. Seda and Remus became so close that they could read each other's expressions and tone like they had lived together their whole life. So it wasn't surprising when Seda figured out Remus's huge secret.
The two were leaning on the sofa in front of the fireplace.
"Rems, You've been acting weird lately."
"How do you mean?"
"You're moody, irritable, twitchy..."
"Your point?"
"Umm, well, I want to know what's up."
"The ceiling, the sky, some birds, stars, the Moon..."
Seda reached back and popped him in the head.
"HEY!"
"Don't be such a bloody prick"
"Well you asked..."
Seda reared back, and Remus flinched.
"You learn fast."
"Oh shut up"
"See what I mean. You're all grumpy."
Remus turned away from her. It was apparent something was troubling him deeply. It hurt Seda to see her friend so distraught. Then it dawned on her.
"The Moon? Rems, does that have something to do with your disappearances?"
He didn't look at her.
"Oh my, you're a were-"
He whipped around so suddenly, Seda jumped. "Don't."
"But-"
"Just. Don't."
He started to get up to leave. With out thinking, She placed her hand in his and squeezed.
"Rems, it doesn't matter."
The tears that were being held back began to flow freely. He just stood there holding her hand. The look on his face could melt any cold heart.
"You- you aren't revolted?"
"Why? Because something happened that was beyond your control? Really Rems, I have seen more revolting and hideous things than you."
"R-r-right. I think you're lying."
"You have obviously never seen Sirius's room."
That dragged a giggle out of Remus.
"Ah so you can be happy"
"Oh shut up"
"Hehehe... Wait I think I hear someone coming."
"You won't tell anyone will you?"
"What do you think? Gah! You really are the dumbest smart guy ever!"
That said, Seda jumped up and headed towards her dorm. She could hear James and Sirius talking as they entered the common room. The mentioned something about the Lily Evans girl that Seda shared her room with, but she didn't linger long enough to find out why.
"What about this?"
Seda had been looking up ways to help Remus with his "hairy" problem. Every chance she got, she went to the library and would drag Remus along when she could. She would even try to get Sirius to meet her in the library for their little chats.
"What about what?"
"Moonstones."
"What about 'em?"
"They have magical properties that give emotional balance."
"Eh that might work, but not for my larger problem."
"True. I'll keep looking."
She searched for another hour until she found something that was just too good to pass up.
"Hey Rems!"
"What?"
"How about this?"
She shoved the book in front of his nose.
"Animagus transformation?"
"Yeah, it would be perfect. Change into an animal and help keep you away from people, by force if need be."
"Hmm could work."
"Are the other guys looking up ways?"
"James and Sirius? Research? Oh don't make me laugh."
"Well they were smart enough to figure out your problem."
"Bleh."
"Should I 'Inspire' Siri with the Animagus idea?"
They shared a laugh, and went to studying the spells required to be an Animagus.