Harry had never been so excited to go back to Hogwarts, not even after being stuck at the Dursleys for weeks on end. He was confident about his grades and couldn't wait to have Remus teaching again.

At 11 o'clock Harry, Hermione and Remus sat down in their own compartment.

"Nervous Remus?" Hermione asked as she looked out of the window.

"Yes rather." Remus confessed.

"You'll do fine Moony! Everyone loved your lessons before." Harry assured his friend.

"My God! The half breed's back teaching classes! Wait till my father hears about this!" Draco Malfoy spat as he and his gang pulled open the compartment doors.

"Push off Malfoy! Hermione and I are Prefects which you are not! Professor Lupin is a teacher! Together we have more power than your father and all his stupid friends, even when they were on the governing board!" Harry shouted.

"Calm yourself Harry. Malfoy, Parkinson, Crabbe, Goyle detention my office tomorrow night." Remus ordered.

Malfoy frowned and hissed, "You can hand out detentions but you can't stop me!"

"Malfoy! Is there a problem?" Head Boy, Lucifer Green interrogated. "Professor Lupin! It is wonderful to see you back Sir. I suggest that you 5 scarper before the professor hands out more than detention."

"Thank you for your assistance Mr Green. 10 points to Ravenclaw." Remus thanked the 7th year.

"Thank you Professor. And welcome home. I shall see you later Sir." Lucifer returned before bidding them goodbye and returning to his patrol.

"See Moons. Not everybody is like Malfoy! They like you and your teaching! And you are going to be the one to get us all through our OWLs with decent grades to our names." Harry uttered.

"I agree Remus; you really are a great teacher! I've never learnt so much as I did in 4th year. And that's the truth! Dora's right! You doubt yourself too much!" Hermione preached.

"Thanks for the encouragement but it'll be the main student body and their parents who'll decide on my staying." Remus mumbled.

"Oh Pff!" Hermione retorted. She transformed into Whiskers and curled up on Remus's lap.

Harry sighed and transformed into Paws; then he too curled up but this time at the werewolf's feet.

They stayed like that the entire journey. And quickly transformed back when they reached Hogsmead Station.


They joined Neville, Seamus, Dean and the twins in their carriage and went on off towards the castle.

"Welcome Home to all who have been away for Christmas. I just wanted to take this opportunity to tell you all that Professor Shacklebolt has been forced to resign due to his demanding Auror duties. So, Professor Lupin has been persuaded to take up his former post as DADA teacher! I expect you to make Professor Lupin very welcome and to be respectful of him just as you would be for any other Professor, myself included. Am I clear? Excellent. Now tuck in." Professor McGonagall greeted.

Remus caught Harry and Hermione as they were leaving the hall.

"Oi, you two. Sirius says; meet him in the common room at midnight. I'll see you there. After all, now I've taken Kingsley's place, I'm your head of house!" Remus grinned.

"Awesome! Okay then, see you later Remus." Harry and Hermione chorused.


At Midnight that night the three friends met in the common room. Harry and Remus were in simple pyjamas and Hermione was in a tight-fitting, silk nightie that finished above her knee.

"Oh for Merlin's sake! Close your mouth Potter, you'll catch flies!" Hermione giggled.

Harry blushed furiously and looked away.

Right on queue Sirius and Dora stepped out of the fire. Sirius was still dressed but Dora was in an even more revealing nightie.

"Oh shut your mouth Lupin! It was my idea to get Mione and me in nighties. I have to say your faces are priceless!" Dora chuckled.

Now it was Remus' turn to blush.

"My, my! Not thinking of naughty things were you Nymphy Dear? Wouldn't want to get the two poor, defenceless wizards all hyped up right before their first classes tomorrow, would we?" Sirius teased.

"Castration Black! Remember that!" Dora snorted.

"Well? Why are we here?" Hermione interrupted. "Like you said, some of us have classes tomorrow!"

"Alright Mione, calm down! Just wanted to make sure Remus was settled in and Harry remembered to set up his shields. Where was the fun in that if I didn't persuade Dora to get the two of you in such lovely nightwear?" Sirius whispered as he winked cheekily.

"Well if that is all, Godfather of mine, push off! I'm exhausted!" Harry laughed.

"Right you are Pup, night night. Come on Dora, leave poor Remus to recover." Sirius joked.

Remus growled at Sirius and the group dispersed to go to bed.


Harry did remember to set up his shields and he slept peacefully and dreamed of nothing but Quidditch.

His dream had proved an inspiration for Harry, as the next day he called a Quidditch practice after school. The Practice went well and Harry knew it was important to keep everyone at the peak of their ability in order to have them fit for thrashing Slytherin in 2 week's time.


Snape had never been more infuriated. Not only was the werewolf back among the staff, not only was his houses Quidditch going so badly that they were almost certain to be beaten by Gryffindor, now, on top of all of this, Potter's potion brewing and written work had become so good that he had no choice but to mark it as O or at the very least an EE. He could have throttled the boy when he saw his smug expression every time he handed in homework or brought over a potion for testing. His work and skill was impeccable! 'Perhaps he is taking after Lily after all' Severus thought. 'His arrogance however has increased, if that is possible, since going to live with Black!'

Now the Slytherin was angry at the Ministry. If it wasn't for them Dumbledore would still be here and able to keep order. He had always favoured the boy but at least he had allowed Snape access to all of what was in Lily Evan's vault! He knew it was stealing, but he didn't care. And besides, he had had permission!


The day of the Gryffindor vs Slytherin match arrived. Sirius, Dora, Remus and Hermione were sat in the stands with Seamus and Neville. Even Oliver Wood had taken the day off to come and see his team beat (hopefully) their arch enemies.

The pressure was on as the Gryffindor team took to the skies.

The game went marvellously! Katie scored 5 goals, Angelina scored 4 and Alicia scored 4 too. Dean had not let in a single goal yet and Fred and George had already knocked 2 chasers from their brooms and protected the girls from several nasty attacks.

Lee Jorden was beside himself as he commentated the exciting game. Sirius was also deeply into the action.

Harry had been searching desperately for the snitch. They were already an half an hour in and he had not even seen it yet!

Just as he thought this, he saw the little gold ball flying right above George's left ear. He shot off towards it and missed by millimetres. But now he had sight of it and the Malfoy (the Slytherin seeker) had not even noticed as he had flown off after it. Harry took part in a brutal chase after the damn ball and was smacked hard around the head by one of the beater's bats. He could hear Sirius screaming FOUL but no action was taken. Malfoy noticed Harry's chase only after the boy had pushed him out of the way in order to pursue it. Malfoy turned and began tailing his nemesis. But it was too late. After an impressive dive Harry caught the Snitch and Gryffindor won 280-0!

And the crowd went wild!