August 13, 1996
Harry was busy working on his Potion's essay in the library when Remus came in looking happier than he had in a long time.
"What are you so happy about?" Harry asked.
Remus smiled and said, "Guess who is going to be the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher next year?"
"You?" Harry asked excitedly. By far Remus had been his favorite DADA professor.
"Yup," said Remus, collapsing into a chair next to Harry. "Isn't that great?"
"It's brilliant! Congratulations!"
"Thanks… Dumbledore just let me know and it's such a relief!" he said, looking truly happy.
"Why is that?"
"Well, I didn't want to have to tell you this but… I haven't been able to obtain a job in a long while. There was some anti-werewolf legislation that Umbridge drafted last year before she came to Hogwarts. It made it pretty difficult for me to get any other job. This opportunity couldn't have come a better time."
"How come?"
"Because of you, silly… I'm your guardian now and I should be able to provide for you properly," said Remus honestly.
"Oh," said Harry, feeling uncomfortable. "You don't have to do that. I can take care of myself."
"Nonsense. You've been doing that for far too long. As long as you're in my care you will be taken care of. Do you hear me?" Remus demanded playfully.
"Yeah," said Harry, smiling now.
"I think to celebrate we should skip dinner tonight and ask the house elves to bring banana split sundaes. How does that sound?"
"Wonderful," said Harry laughing now.
"And then later we can explore the castle. I'm sure there are a few dusty secret passages that are still waiting to be discovered. What do you say?"
"Excellent!"