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Notes: A quick note to warn you that this Chapter moves rather fast through the rest of the first year term, but don't worry nothing interesting really happens in the second part of the first year time. If it did I would've included it.

Warnings: In the near future, there shall be male and male, so you have been warned. If you do not like it, I ask you kindly to close this fanfiction, as it will not be your cup of tea.

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CHAPTER THIRTY SIX

One Summer Dream

Unfortunately, for Remus, it would be that school would return on the second of January, which was a mere day and a half after the full moon. It was with a heavy heart that he sat on his bed watching his mother pack his trunk for him, as he was too weak to pack it himself. A sprained wrist, a black eye and a bite mark on his right leg was the aftermath of the full moon. It brought Hydrus regret to inform Remus that as he was a growing boy, this also meant that the wolf within him was growing. It was becoming stronger and with no humans to satisfy it, it was using itself to take frustration out on. And with its growing strength, it was leaving Remus broken. The small wooden hut that they kept Remus in during transformations was decaying rapidly Hydrus feared that soon it would not be able to hold the wolf. This made him start to rebuild a sturdier hut. It was with a sad smile; Pamela gave her son a final hug and murmured 'I love you' as she watched him board the train.

It didn't take Remus long before he found the compartment with two familiar faces in it. The rambunctious boys were attacking one another with gleeful smiles. It was later when they were joined by a stout boy that they finally talked about what happened during their winter break.

Once they were back at school things began to fall into their usual routine. Classes were getting more difficult Remus was enjoying the challenge whilst -although almost as equally as smart as Remus- James and Sirius were trying their hardest not to fall asleep in classes. The only thing that kept them awake was planning pranks and other mischievous adventures.

Full moon's were growing ever more strenuous on Remus, each transformation making Remus feel as though he was about to collapse. This led to over a week in the infirmary under Madam Pomfrey's watchful eye. James, Sirius and Peter made it routine to visit Remus almost every night under the invisibility cloak. They'd tried to get answers from Remus, but as far as his friends were concerned, he'd fallen and badly injured himself whilst visiting his 'sick mother'. However, Lily knew the truth and tried her best to stop the boys questioning Remus about his physical state.

Peter was none the wiser to the suspicion surrounding Remus, so far he believed every word he was told. It was another one of the boy's downfalls. Although Sirius and James took more convincing. They could see past the lies that Remus was telling them, not that he was a bad person, but they felt as though he were hiding something. It wasn't the fact that he was hiding something, they were perfectly aware that there are some things people prefer to keep a secret. It was the pain that it caused Remus, if there was anything that the two boys hated it was seeing a friend in pain and not being able to help them.

II

"C'mon Remus," Sirius said as he helped Remus down the steps of the Hogwarts Express. The side of Remus' face was covered in vicious scratches, he limped down the stairs and onto the platform his arm securely wrapped around Sirius' shoulder. Thankfully Madam Pomfrey had managed to fix the bones in Remus' leg, although there was still a dull ache that made it difficult to walk on.

"Thanks," Remus said as he hobbled forward. "For everything." He added.

"It's hard to believe it's the summer already," James said dragging a hand through his knotted hair. "Promise me that you'll all come to my house in the summer?" He grinned.

"I'll try my hardest, but you know I wouldn't miss it for the world." Sirius smiled his arm still around Remus' waist.

"I'll ask my mum; just let me know the dates." Remus smiled.

"I'm free all summer!" Peter squealed with excitement.

"Well I better go bye guys!" James gave the boys a brief one arm hug before running off to his parents. "Don't forget to write me!" He called with a grin.

"Well Pete, make yourself useful and help me with these trunks. Will you?" Juggling Remus with one arm and his trunk in the other he manoeuvred his way through the crowd.

"There's my mum." Remus said pointing to the skinny woman standing beside the wall.

"Remus sweetheart, how are you feeling?" She asked taking the trunk from Peter.

"Fine." He sighed.

"'Fine' my arse," Sirius interrupted. "He had a broken leg, bones smashed to pieces. It weren't for Madam Pomfrey …"

"You must be Sirius." Pamela chuckled.

"Sirius Black at your service ma'am." He grinned.

"And you are … James?" She said eyeing Peter curiously.

"I'm Peter Pettigrew." He said red in the face. "In fact I best be going." He said before scurrying off.

"Seems shy," Pamela smiled. "Anyway it's a pleasure to meet you Sirius, we must get going Remus."

"Would you like any help with the trunks?" Sirius asked politely.

"No, we'll be able to manage. But thank you. I'll go and get Hydrus." Pamela said as she dragged the trunk away.

"Okay," Remus turned to look at Sirius. "Thanks for this." He indicated to his arm that was wrapped around Sirius, bringing the other one up as well he gave the boy a tight hug. "I'm lucky to have you, as a friend." They stayed in that moment for what seemed like forever, because secretly Remus was losing faith in the hope that they wouldn't find out. He could feel their friendship ending. He didn't know how long he could get away with his pathetic lies before they found out.

"Hey Remy," Sirius whispered into the shell of Remus' ear. "Hey, what's with all of this talk?" His voice soft, it reminded Remus of his mothers voice when she tried to calm him after having a nightmare.

"Nothing." Remus muttered. "It's nothing."

"Good, it better be." Sirius smiled as he kissed Remus' cheek swiftly.

"Are you ready Remus?" Pamela said walking over to the boys.

"Y-yes." Remus coughed.

"Well Ms Lupin, I certainly see where Remus gets his looks from." He smiled cheekily at the woman.

Pamela couldn't help but chuckle at the young boy as he bid them farewell.

"Well he certainly was a nice polite boy, you have good friends Remus." Pamela said hooking her arm around her son to help him out of the train station.

II

"Sailors fighting in the dance hall. Oh, man! Look at those cavemen go. Dun, dun, dun, dun, dun, dun. It's the freakiest show!" Sirius sang at the top of his lungs in a surprisingly pitch perfect tone.

"Will you be quiet!" James chuckled as they sat on the park bench. "You're attracting attention." He took another lick of his ice cream.

"Let them hear the wonder that is Bowie!" Sirius nodded as he took a chunk out of his choc-ice.

"Might I remind you Sirius, that you are not actually David Bowie." James snickered.

"Well … if I can't be David Bowie then I'll be Ziggy Stardust." Sirius said with a wink.

"I should never have introduced you to muggle music." James shook his head.

"James, I never want to hear you say that again." Sirius exclaimed, his mouth opened in the shape of an 'o'. "Now tell me, where can I get glittery eye shadow?"

"Merlin …" James mumbled shaking his head.

II

Due to a sudden rising force within the pureblood community, Walburga Black had been absent for quite sometime. Thankfully, for Sirius, this meant that he would be allowed to stay at James' house.

One thing that had frustrated Sirius terribly, was the aggravating fact that his mother had taken Regulus with her. Something about not wanting Regulus to turn out like Sirius. It seemed that his mother had lost all hope in converting Sirius to being the pureblood son she wanted.

Sirius was to spend the rest of the summer at the Potter's house -his father had insisted after a brief letter to Mr Potter-. His father may not be as strict as his mother but he certainly wasn't a loving man either. He wanted Sirius out of the house so he had plenty of time to consult his many affairs.

II

Dear Remus,

My darling, sweet, kind friend. I beg of you to hurry up and get here already! What could possibly be happening this week that means that you cannot come sooner? I'm going mad! I swear. Peter is being an absolute twat and James head is swelling with his ego -I still love him to bits-. Though I think, what we need is a sensible mind around here.

Love from your amazingly luscious friend,

Sirius

PS. Have you ever heard of glam rock? It's bloody fantastic.