Animal Instincts
Chapter 3 - Transfer Student
A/N Uh yea. I just wanna say this since I haven't said it yet. I own none of these except for my beloved Diana/Kitty. Kudos to JKR for making such wonderful characters! Anyways- yea. Please R/R. Also, once again thanks for the review; since I was so happy to finally get a caring review I decided I'd post two chapters. Besides I liked this one too.
The Marauders were all congratulating themselves on the brilliant idea of using their enchanted map to find out the name of their new friend. When they had looked at it he name had appeared as Diana Aphrodine in neat printing.
As soon as they found out her name though they had to rush to get to the hidden hallway to get to the headmaster. The group of 6 continued up the stairs that lead to Dumbledore's office cautiously and very nervously. They reached the large wooden door.
"You knock." Sirius said immediately to James who shook his head and pointed at Peter, who then pointed at Lupin, who then pointed at Sirius.
"Give me a break!" Diana reached out and knocked on the door, embarrassing the boys. They all watched as the door swung open on it's own to allow them in. Slowly they entered the round office.
"Why hello there." Spoke a kind sounding voice. All eyes flew to the tall man standing at the only other door in the room. He had a long, snow-white beard and half moon glasses over his blue eyes.
"Professor Dumbledore!" Lily, James, Sirius, and Peter all said at once.
"That's my name. Now, what can I help you all with? I'm sure it's important for you to come up to my secret office." Everyone looked guilty.
"Professor Dumbledore," Remus began, "we brought this girl to you because we felt that it was the proper thing to do."
"We found her last night in the rain. She was unconscious and we brought her inside and to our tower so she could rest." Peter added. The kids all glared at him and he shrugged timidly.
"I'll ignore the fact that you were outside past curfew but why didn't you bring her straight to the hospital wing?" Dumbledore looked over the rim of his glasses and straight at Sirius. He had a feeling that the trouble maker had something to do with it.
"Well, she needed treatment right away and the tower was the closest and safest place to take her. Lily took care of her last night." Sirius gulped.
"I see. In that case, you all did a very good job." He turned to the blonde, "Now, can you tell us where you're from?"
Silence.
"Professor Dumbledore, she has amnesia; she can't remember anything other then the fact that her name is Diana Aphrodine." Remus spoke up instead.
"Oh my. Well that could be a problem. If she doesn't know where she's from then there's no way we can send her back."
"Can't you cure it?" Diana asked quickly.
"I'm afraid not child. It'll have to go away on it's own." He watched her for a minute as she seemed to be taking this in. "I'll tell you what. Until that amnesia can be cleared and you care able to return home you can remain at Hogwarts. The school will fund you of course since you were found on our grounds."
Every face in the room lit up, especially Diana's. "I can stay here?" She questioned excitedly.
"Of course. You will be placed in the same year as this bunch as you seem to be their age; you'll be a fifth year."
"All right!" Sirius cheered loudly.
"Well what are you all waiting for? You need to get her supplies!" Dumbledore laughed at their happiness.
"Supplies? As in- oh man we're going to head to Diagon Alley!" Sirius was practically dancing.
***A Half Hour and Six Fists of Floo Powder Later***
"All right! We can get some more dung bombs!" Peter was rubbing his hands together greedily. He raced off quickly to go to the joke store.
"You head on down to get those supplies; we'll go help get Diana's books and such. Thank God she had her wand in her pocket!" Lily tugged on the blonde's robe, "This way; we'll go get your robes first. Remus, you come with us, James and Sirius you two go get the caldron and books." Nobody dared to argue with Lily when it came to shopping so they all split up without another word.
"Why am I coming with you two?" Lupin inquired to Lily.
"You don't like female company Remus?" Diana giggled as she glanced at him.
"It's not that- it's just that-"
"We need you for something." Lily muttered as she lead the way to Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions. Lupin didn't even want to know what they wanted him for in there.
"Ah, Hogwarts! A little late for your robes isn't it?" Madam Malkin, a thin and middle aged witch, questioned.
"She's a transfer student." Lily replied and elbowed Lupin, making him flinch. They had to remember that Dumbledore wanted the fact that she didn't know where she was a secret
"Very well. This way my dear." Madam Malkin tossed a large robe over Diana's head and began pinning it up to fit her. "Your robes will be ready in a little while." She assured and hurried into the back.
"All right, now what?" Lupin wondered.
"Now we find her a couple dress robes; that's where you come in." Lily had a gleam in her eye that Remus didn't like.
"Okay Remus, you sit here and wait. Diana will be right back." Lily took Diana around the store for a minute and picked a couple dress robes before taking her to the changing room so she could try them on. "Just walk out when you see one that you want another opinion on." Lily told her before going to sit with Remus.
About three minutes later Diana reluctantly stepped out and walked up so her new friends could see her. The two other Gryffindors were talking to themselves and didn't notice her right away.
Remus saw Diana over Lily's head and he immediately went silent. Lily looked confused before she turned back to see Diana. She squealed with delight at the girl who stood in front of her.
Diana wore a forest green crushed velvet robe that shone like liquid in the light. It reached the ground and pooled a little around her feet. It had a low back that was crossed once before it met the front straps where it was held together by two gold rings. The edges of the fabric had gold designs laced along in an intricate pattern. The top half of the dress was tight enough that it hung nicely on her curves.
"You look wonderful! You should definitely get this one Diana! Don't you think she looks great Remus?" Lily was standing by the blonde now and she turned to Lupin who hadn't answered her. "Remus?"
"Hmm- oh! I'm sorry- yes I think it's great and it brings out your eyes very well." Remus blushed and looked away.
By the time Remus, Lily and Diana were finished Diana had gotten some nice shoes and other accessories for her first robe along with a second robe that nobody else saw. They all made their way to the bookstore where the rest of the party was waiting for them with a caldron, books and other supplies.
"Poor Remus. You had to go shopping with them; how'd they treat you?" Sirius had a wide grin.
"Nicely. I was a fashion judge at Madam Malkin's." None of the Marauders missed the fact that he didn't sound at all angry of depressed about it.
"One of these days Moony; I'm going to figure out how you get the best jobs." Sirius winked.
"Let's just head back Padfoot. I need to lie down."
"I'm sure."
"Sirius?" Diana intervened calmly.
"Yes Diana?"
"Leave Remus alone."
"But-"
"No buts; just do it."
Everyone was quiet as they looked at Sirius. He was looking at her with a mix of shock and fury.
"Diana." Lupin stepped up beside her for a second.
"Hm?"
"Sirius isn't used to people that, well, disrespect him; he's used to be in charge. Careful about getting him mad."
"He won't do anything to me."
"Yea but last time he got- um- well it wasn't good for anyone." Diana looked in Lupin's eyes for a moment. They were a beautiful amber and shined in the light. He was very serious though about what he was saying.
"Oh alright; but only because you asked me nicely and you've been polite to me." She paused. "Remus?"
"Yes?"
"Are you feeling okay?"
"Huh? Why?" Something flashed in his eyes.
"Well you seem kind of ill; you're getting really pale. We need to get you back before the sun gets down."
Remus became rigid. "What did you say?!"
"We need to get you back before the sun gets down?" She repeated. If possible Lupin paled even more.
"Sirius! James! Peter!" He yelled suddenly. As soon as his friends had turned he began to move away from Diana. "I have to go. NOW!" He stressed. Diana didn't see it but he flicked his eyes quickly in the direction of the rising moon and then at the two girls in their company.
"We're going with you!" Sirius growled roughly in understanding. James and Peter nodded.
"Where are you going?!" Diana asked them.
"Lily will explain!" James yelled as he and the others rushed quickly out of Diagon Alley and away from them.
"Lily what-"
"Remus' mother is ill." She muttered and stared after them. "He was supposed to leave earlier that's all."
"Why did the others go with him?"
"He needs help. There's a lot to be done around the house and the more the merrier."
"Why didn't they say anything."
"Must have slipped their minds. Now come on; it's not safe for two girls like us to be out here during sunset. The Hogwarts Express will take us back to school." Lily's voice had a bit of worry in it but she smiled.
***An Hour Later On the Hogwarts Express***
"Whew! We made it just in time!" Lily flopped onto one of the many empty seats in the back car and closed her eyes. The whole train was empty actually but the back one was where Lily had lead Diana so she didn't ask questions.
Diana leaned against the window and watched as the scenery rushed past while they picked up speed. She reached up and slid one of the windows down so she could get some fresh air. She looked up at the full moon and sighed, wondering how her friends would get back to Hogwarts.
A few minutes later the window suddenly slammed shut. Diana looked up with surprise at a distressed looking Lily.
"Why did-" Diana began.
"Don't open the windows on the night of a full moon Diana! There are werewolves all around here and Hogwarts." She glanced outside and grew as pale as the moon as she saw something.
Diana looked out and nearly let out a scream. Only about five feet from the window she could see a silver wolf running at the same speed as the train. On one side of it there was a stag and on the other side was a bear sized dog with a rat on it's shoulder.
It seemed as though the stag and the dog were trying to steer the wolf away from the locomotive and out towards the trees. After what seemed like an eternity the wolf veered off into the forest and out of sight, but before it did Diana could have sworn it was looking at her with it's strangely familiar amber eyes.
"Was that what I think it was?" She asked and slid back into her seat.
"Yes Diana; that was a werewolf." Lily whispered; the color still gone from her face.
Chapter 3 - Transfer Student
A/N Uh yea. I just wanna say this since I haven't said it yet. I own none of these except for my beloved Diana/Kitty. Kudos to JKR for making such wonderful characters! Anyways- yea. Please R/R. Also, once again thanks for the review; since I was so happy to finally get a caring review I decided I'd post two chapters. Besides I liked this one too.
The Marauders were all congratulating themselves on the brilliant idea of using their enchanted map to find out the name of their new friend. When they had looked at it he name had appeared as Diana Aphrodine in neat printing.
As soon as they found out her name though they had to rush to get to the hidden hallway to get to the headmaster. The group of 6 continued up the stairs that lead to Dumbledore's office cautiously and very nervously. They reached the large wooden door.
"You knock." Sirius said immediately to James who shook his head and pointed at Peter, who then pointed at Lupin, who then pointed at Sirius.
"Give me a break!" Diana reached out and knocked on the door, embarrassing the boys. They all watched as the door swung open on it's own to allow them in. Slowly they entered the round office.
"Why hello there." Spoke a kind sounding voice. All eyes flew to the tall man standing at the only other door in the room. He had a long, snow-white beard and half moon glasses over his blue eyes.
"Professor Dumbledore!" Lily, James, Sirius, and Peter all said at once.
"That's my name. Now, what can I help you all with? I'm sure it's important for you to come up to my secret office." Everyone looked guilty.
"Professor Dumbledore," Remus began, "we brought this girl to you because we felt that it was the proper thing to do."
"We found her last night in the rain. She was unconscious and we brought her inside and to our tower so she could rest." Peter added. The kids all glared at him and he shrugged timidly.
"I'll ignore the fact that you were outside past curfew but why didn't you bring her straight to the hospital wing?" Dumbledore looked over the rim of his glasses and straight at Sirius. He had a feeling that the trouble maker had something to do with it.
"Well, she needed treatment right away and the tower was the closest and safest place to take her. Lily took care of her last night." Sirius gulped.
"I see. In that case, you all did a very good job." He turned to the blonde, "Now, can you tell us where you're from?"
Silence.
"Professor Dumbledore, she has amnesia; she can't remember anything other then the fact that her name is Diana Aphrodine." Remus spoke up instead.
"Oh my. Well that could be a problem. If she doesn't know where she's from then there's no way we can send her back."
"Can't you cure it?" Diana asked quickly.
"I'm afraid not child. It'll have to go away on it's own." He watched her for a minute as she seemed to be taking this in. "I'll tell you what. Until that amnesia can be cleared and you care able to return home you can remain at Hogwarts. The school will fund you of course since you were found on our grounds."
Every face in the room lit up, especially Diana's. "I can stay here?" She questioned excitedly.
"Of course. You will be placed in the same year as this bunch as you seem to be their age; you'll be a fifth year."
"All right!" Sirius cheered loudly.
"Well what are you all waiting for? You need to get her supplies!" Dumbledore laughed at their happiness.
"Supplies? As in- oh man we're going to head to Diagon Alley!" Sirius was practically dancing.
***A Half Hour and Six Fists of Floo Powder Later***
"All right! We can get some more dung bombs!" Peter was rubbing his hands together greedily. He raced off quickly to go to the joke store.
"You head on down to get those supplies; we'll go help get Diana's books and such. Thank God she had her wand in her pocket!" Lily tugged on the blonde's robe, "This way; we'll go get your robes first. Remus, you come with us, James and Sirius you two go get the caldron and books." Nobody dared to argue with Lily when it came to shopping so they all split up without another word.
"Why am I coming with you two?" Lupin inquired to Lily.
"You don't like female company Remus?" Diana giggled as she glanced at him.
"It's not that- it's just that-"
"We need you for something." Lily muttered as she lead the way to Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions. Lupin didn't even want to know what they wanted him for in there.
"Ah, Hogwarts! A little late for your robes isn't it?" Madam Malkin, a thin and middle aged witch, questioned.
"She's a transfer student." Lily replied and elbowed Lupin, making him flinch. They had to remember that Dumbledore wanted the fact that she didn't know where she was a secret
"Very well. This way my dear." Madam Malkin tossed a large robe over Diana's head and began pinning it up to fit her. "Your robes will be ready in a little while." She assured and hurried into the back.
"All right, now what?" Lupin wondered.
"Now we find her a couple dress robes; that's where you come in." Lily had a gleam in her eye that Remus didn't like.
"Okay Remus, you sit here and wait. Diana will be right back." Lily took Diana around the store for a minute and picked a couple dress robes before taking her to the changing room so she could try them on. "Just walk out when you see one that you want another opinion on." Lily told her before going to sit with Remus.
About three minutes later Diana reluctantly stepped out and walked up so her new friends could see her. The two other Gryffindors were talking to themselves and didn't notice her right away.
Remus saw Diana over Lily's head and he immediately went silent. Lily looked confused before she turned back to see Diana. She squealed with delight at the girl who stood in front of her.
Diana wore a forest green crushed velvet robe that shone like liquid in the light. It reached the ground and pooled a little around her feet. It had a low back that was crossed once before it met the front straps where it was held together by two gold rings. The edges of the fabric had gold designs laced along in an intricate pattern. The top half of the dress was tight enough that it hung nicely on her curves.
"You look wonderful! You should definitely get this one Diana! Don't you think she looks great Remus?" Lily was standing by the blonde now and she turned to Lupin who hadn't answered her. "Remus?"
"Hmm- oh! I'm sorry- yes I think it's great and it brings out your eyes very well." Remus blushed and looked away.
By the time Remus, Lily and Diana were finished Diana had gotten some nice shoes and other accessories for her first robe along with a second robe that nobody else saw. They all made their way to the bookstore where the rest of the party was waiting for them with a caldron, books and other supplies.
"Poor Remus. You had to go shopping with them; how'd they treat you?" Sirius had a wide grin.
"Nicely. I was a fashion judge at Madam Malkin's." None of the Marauders missed the fact that he didn't sound at all angry of depressed about it.
"One of these days Moony; I'm going to figure out how you get the best jobs." Sirius winked.
"Let's just head back Padfoot. I need to lie down."
"I'm sure."
"Sirius?" Diana intervened calmly.
"Yes Diana?"
"Leave Remus alone."
"But-"
"No buts; just do it."
Everyone was quiet as they looked at Sirius. He was looking at her with a mix of shock and fury.
"Diana." Lupin stepped up beside her for a second.
"Hm?"
"Sirius isn't used to people that, well, disrespect him; he's used to be in charge. Careful about getting him mad."
"He won't do anything to me."
"Yea but last time he got- um- well it wasn't good for anyone." Diana looked in Lupin's eyes for a moment. They were a beautiful amber and shined in the light. He was very serious though about what he was saying.
"Oh alright; but only because you asked me nicely and you've been polite to me." She paused. "Remus?"
"Yes?"
"Are you feeling okay?"
"Huh? Why?" Something flashed in his eyes.
"Well you seem kind of ill; you're getting really pale. We need to get you back before the sun gets down."
Remus became rigid. "What did you say?!"
"We need to get you back before the sun gets down?" She repeated. If possible Lupin paled even more.
"Sirius! James! Peter!" He yelled suddenly. As soon as his friends had turned he began to move away from Diana. "I have to go. NOW!" He stressed. Diana didn't see it but he flicked his eyes quickly in the direction of the rising moon and then at the two girls in their company.
"We're going with you!" Sirius growled roughly in understanding. James and Peter nodded.
"Where are you going?!" Diana asked them.
"Lily will explain!" James yelled as he and the others rushed quickly out of Diagon Alley and away from them.
"Lily what-"
"Remus' mother is ill." She muttered and stared after them. "He was supposed to leave earlier that's all."
"Why did the others go with him?"
"He needs help. There's a lot to be done around the house and the more the merrier."
"Why didn't they say anything."
"Must have slipped their minds. Now come on; it's not safe for two girls like us to be out here during sunset. The Hogwarts Express will take us back to school." Lily's voice had a bit of worry in it but she smiled.
***An Hour Later On the Hogwarts Express***
"Whew! We made it just in time!" Lily flopped onto one of the many empty seats in the back car and closed her eyes. The whole train was empty actually but the back one was where Lily had lead Diana so she didn't ask questions.
Diana leaned against the window and watched as the scenery rushed past while they picked up speed. She reached up and slid one of the windows down so she could get some fresh air. She looked up at the full moon and sighed, wondering how her friends would get back to Hogwarts.
A few minutes later the window suddenly slammed shut. Diana looked up with surprise at a distressed looking Lily.
"Why did-" Diana began.
"Don't open the windows on the night of a full moon Diana! There are werewolves all around here and Hogwarts." She glanced outside and grew as pale as the moon as she saw something.
Diana looked out and nearly let out a scream. Only about five feet from the window she could see a silver wolf running at the same speed as the train. On one side of it there was a stag and on the other side was a bear sized dog with a rat on it's shoulder.
It seemed as though the stag and the dog were trying to steer the wolf away from the locomotive and out towards the trees. After what seemed like an eternity the wolf veered off into the forest and out of sight, but before it did Diana could have sworn it was looking at her with it's strangely familiar amber eyes.
"Was that what I think it was?" She asked and slid back into her seat.
"Yes Diana; that was a werewolf." Lily whispered; the color still gone from her face.