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Chapter 4: Surprise at the beach
A few days later, Remus felt quite better and went straight to Alexandra's house.
"Hi." Remus said flatly when Alexandra opened the door.
"Hi Remus." Alexandra smiled. "Come in."
Remus went in and Alexandra closed the door. "I'm here to apologize."
"For what?" Alexandra asked blankly.
"For losing control at the cinema." Remus said and stared at the floor.
"No, I'm the one who should say sorry. I shouldn't have let you to watch that movie." Alexandra said softly. "Have a seat."
Remus sat down. "Can I explain why I am so upset?"
Alexandra nodded.
"My friends. They are dead. Murdered by a crazy killer." Remus said. That was true; Voldemort killed not only the Potters, but also Cedric Diggory, the Bones, the McKinnons, the Prewetts and a lot more.
"Just like Voldemort?" Alexandra asked softly.
Remus nodded. "Nobody lived once that monster decided to kill them." He said with hatred in his eyes. "That's why I was so upset. That movie reminded me too much of my friends, especially at the end."
"You mean they had a son too?" Alexandra asked.
"Yes. But he's dead too." Remus lied.
"Oh, I'm sorry." Alexandra whispered.
"It's okay. They've been dead for 16 years. I will get over it." Remus said. "So, any plans tomorrow?"
"Are you sure you are okay?"
"Of course I am."
"All right...how about the beach?"
***
"Come on, Sirius...." Remus pleaded that night.
"No way."
"Just for one day."
"No."
"Come on, I won't ruin it..." Remus started.
"Give me a reason why you want to borrow it." Sirius said without looking up from his "Quidditch Through the Ages" book.
"I think it is rather cool."
"To impress that belladonna? Hey, I didn't put a thief curse on it. What if some Muggles stole it?"
"Please? I will put a thief curse on it." Remus reassured.
Sirius didn't look up.
"You don't want to lend it? Fine." Remus said and went upstairs, taking two steps at a time.
"WHY THE HELL DO YOU WANT TO BORROW MY MOTORCYCLE WHEN YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW HOW TO RIDE A MUGGLE BICYCLE?!" Sirius yelled after him.
***
"The sun is nice today." Alexandra said cheerfully at the beach the next day. She was wearing a T-shirt with shorts and she had a baseball cap on her head.
"It sure is." Remus agreed, pushing up his sunglasses. He was wearing a white T-shirt and Bermuda shorts. "Need any help on those?" He asked, looking at Alexandra carrying a picnic basket and a beach bag.
"It's okay, I can manage. Just don't drop my beach umbrella." Alexandra warned gently.
"Sure."
They chose a sunny spot and sat down. Alexandra dropped on her knees and opened her beach bag, taking out her swimsuit and her suntan lotion. "I'm going to change, wait here all right?"
Remus nodded and when Alexandra left, he picked up the suntan lotion and examined it. "What the heck is this?" He muttered. This didn't look like something to drink.
He opened it and sniffed it.
He poured it and stared at the white creamy liquid on his palm.
He turned the bottle around and read the instructions.
"Oh, this can protect my skin from what? UV rays? What is that?"
"That liquid can protect you from sunburn." A voice said and Remus turned around.
"Professor Dumbledore?!" He gasped, taking off his sunglasses. "What are you doing here?"
Dumbledore smiled. "Not only me, but also half of the teaching staff. Didn't Sirius tell you yesterday? We were planning to ask you to come along but you were out."
Remus looked behind Dumbledore and saw Snape lying on the sand under the umbrella, with his eyes closed. Madam Hooch was playing Muggle volleyball with Professor McGonagall, Professor Sprouts and Madam Pomfrey. Hagrid was munching on a sandwich and cheering Professor McGonagall and Madam Pomfrey.
"No. Sirius didn't tell me." Remus said finally, wiping the suntan lotion on his arm.
"So are you alone? Care to join us?" Dumbledore said kindly.
"Err...." Remus started when Alexandra came along in her swimsuit. "Hi Remus, sorry for taking so long. Oh hi." She said cheerfully to Dumbledore. "Are you Remus' friend?"
"Yes." Dumbledore grinned.
"Err, Alexandra? This is my school's Headmaster, Mr. ...err.." Remus couldn't find the right name.
"Mr. Harris. Pleased to meet you, Miss Alexandra." Dumbledore said, holding out his hand.
"Hello." Alexandra said, shaking his hand. "Did I just hear you mention something about joining your crowd?"
Dumbledore nodded.
"Can we join you?" Alexandra asked and Remus' mouth dropped open.
"Sure, if you like."
Remus went pale; Snape would not let him to hear the end of it.
"I will handle Professor Snape and the rest of the teachers." Dumbledore whispered to Remus and turned to Alexandra. "I will tell the rest of the teachers that you are coming." He said and went to the teachers.
***
"Professors, we have two special guests so be nice." Dumbledore said to the teachers.
"They are Muggles, right?" Snape said without opening his eyes.
"Yes and no."
"Huh?" Madam Hooch asked, wiping the sweat off her forehead.
"You know one of them." Dumbledore said.
"Potter or Granger?" Snape asked.
"Neither."
"Then who are they?" Madam Pomfrey asked.
"I will get them and one more thing, don't tell the Muggle anything about the wizarding world. And call me Mr. Harris."
"Why?" Professor McGonagall asked in bewilderment.
"Because our surnames are too familiar and too unusual to Muggles." Dumbledore said and left.
"Okay, we have to think up of Muggle names. I have one in mind. Miss Brodie. Jean Brodie." Professor McGonagall said.
"Then I'll have.. Zoë...ah, forget it, just call me Zoë." Madam Hooch said.
"I'm Miss Jones." Madam Pomfrey said.
"Just call me Georgia." Professor Sprouts said.
"An' I'm Robbie, yeh know, like ter Muggle who's playing me in tha' Muggle movie." Hagrid said.
"What about you, Professor Snape?" Madam Hooch asked.
"No way. I like my name."
"Come on.."
"All right, all right. Alan." Snape snapped.
"Here they are, Professors!" Dumbledore said cheerfully and steered the two people to the teachers.
"Professor Lupin! What a surprise!" Professor McGonagall said and Snape opened his eyes and glared at Remus darkly.
"Hi." Remus said nervously.
"Professors, meet Miss Alexandra." Dumbledore introduced.
"Hello." The teachers said.
"Hi there." Madam Hooch said. "I'm Zoë, the school's Sports teacher." She smiled and pointed at all the teachers. "This is Miss Jean Brodie, the School's Deputy Headmistress, Miss Jones, the school nurse. Georgia, the school's Botany teacher, Robbie, the school's Zoology teacher and Alan, the school's Chemistry teacher."
Snape grunted and closed his eyes again.
"Don't bother about him, Alexandra. That guy is a grouch." Madam Hooch grinned.
"Shut up, Zoë." Snape said without opening his eyes.
"Come on, let's play volleyball. Want to play?" Madam Hooch said and picked the ball up from the sand.
"Sure." Alexandra said happily.
***
"Hey Remus." Madam Hooch said and dropped down to sit beside him an hour later.
"Hi Madam Hooch." Remus smiled.
"So who is that girl?" Madam Hooch asked.
"Professor Dumbledore told you, she's Alexandra."
"Uh huh. And?" Madam Hooch asked, staring at Remus, expecting him to say some more.
Remus shifted uncomfortably. "And what?"
Madam Hooch grinned. "Is she your.."
"She's not my girlfriend!" Remus said quickly.
"Hey, I didn't even finish my sentence!" Madam Hooch said and her grin went wider. "So do you like her?"
Remus blushed deeply.
"Aw, you're blushing!" Madam Hooch pointed out.
"I'm too old for her. She's 22. I'm 34." Remus said, folding his arms and refused to look at Madam Hooch.
Madam Hooch rolled her eyes. "How old is Professor Dumbledore?"
"150 years old." Remus said.
"And how old is Professor McGonagall?"
"70 years old."
"Look at them, do they look like they are unsuitable for each other?" Madam Hooch pointed and Remus turned his attention to the two professors, who were sitting comfortably on the sand. Professor McGonagall was resting her head on Dumbledore's shoulder with her eyes closed and Dumbledore had his right arm around her.
"No." Remus said finally.
"What's the age difference between them?"
"80 years."
"And what's the age difference between you and Alexandra?"
"12 years."
"So that's it! If they can get along, so can you and Alexandra!" Madam Hooch said as if it was the simplest thing in the world. Madam Hooch leaned close. "Offer to see her home tonight, all right?"
Remus stared at Madam Hooch. "How do you know things like that?"
Madam Hooch grinned. "Honey, I am older than you and I have seen and learned a lot of things, okay?"
***
"Remus, it's getting dark and I have to get back home now.." Alexandra started a few hours later.
Madam Hooch nudged Remus in the ribs.
"I will see you home." Remus said, getting up from the sand.
"There's no need...."
"I insist. It is not safe for a girl to walk alone at night." Remus said and took Alexandra's beach bag. "Everyone! Alexandra and I have to go now! See you after summer!"
"Too bad that you can't join us for our over-night at the chalet." Madam Hooch said to Alexandra. "Well, hope to see you again."
"Me too." Alexandra said, shaking Madam Hooch's hand.
When Alexandra and Remus left, they heard Madam Hooch saying: "Stop pretending to be asleep, Alan! Remus is gone!"
***
"Ah! I am finally home!" Alexandra cried when she opened her door. "I'm beat. Just put the stuff by the door, I will take care of it tomorrow. Want a drink, Remus? I will get one for you."
Remus shook his head. "No, you are tired enough. I will get it myself."
Alexandra smiled. "You are considerate. Anyway, the kitchen is over there. Help yourself."
As Remus went to the kitchen and searched for something to drink, Alexandra suddenly asked, "Doesn't she mind?"
"What?"
"Your wife. Doesn't she mind about you hanging out here all the time?"
Remus walked out of the kitchen, holding his glass of water and stared at Alexandra. "Wife?"
"Don't you have a wife?"
Remus continued to stare at her and suddenly started laughing.
"What?" Alexandra asked in bewilderment.
"I don't have a wife," Remus said when he stopped laughing. "I am still single."
"No girlfriend?" Alexandra asked, trying not to sound hopeful.
Remus shook his head. "Who is willing to love a werewolf?"
"What?" Alexandra asked, not believing what she had heard.
"I mean, I act like a wolf sometimes, you know, snapping at people and something like that." Remus said quickly.
"You don't look like the type who snaps at people." Alexandra said.
"Yeah, I only snap at them when I am very mad." Remus said and gave her a grin. He finished his glass of water and went to the kitchen to rinse it. "Well, I've got to go now. Have a good rest."
"When will I see you again?" Alexandra asked when Remus went to the door.
"This Sunday. How about shopping?" Remus asked.
"Sure." Alexandra smiled.
"Great! Goodnight then." Remus smiled and walked down the path, whistling.
Alexandra smiled after him. Remus is awfully nice but she didn't know much about him. She knows that he is 34 years old, single, and a teacher at a boarding school. She sighed, hoping that she would know more about him next time.
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Chapter 4: Surprise at the beach
A few days later, Remus felt quite better and went straight to Alexandra's house.
"Hi." Remus said flatly when Alexandra opened the door.
"Hi Remus." Alexandra smiled. "Come in."
Remus went in and Alexandra closed the door. "I'm here to apologize."
"For what?" Alexandra asked blankly.
"For losing control at the cinema." Remus said and stared at the floor.
"No, I'm the one who should say sorry. I shouldn't have let you to watch that movie." Alexandra said softly. "Have a seat."
Remus sat down. "Can I explain why I am so upset?"
Alexandra nodded.
"My friends. They are dead. Murdered by a crazy killer." Remus said. That was true; Voldemort killed not only the Potters, but also Cedric Diggory, the Bones, the McKinnons, the Prewetts and a lot more.
"Just like Voldemort?" Alexandra asked softly.
Remus nodded. "Nobody lived once that monster decided to kill them." He said with hatred in his eyes. "That's why I was so upset. That movie reminded me too much of my friends, especially at the end."
"You mean they had a son too?" Alexandra asked.
"Yes. But he's dead too." Remus lied.
"Oh, I'm sorry." Alexandra whispered.
"It's okay. They've been dead for 16 years. I will get over it." Remus said. "So, any plans tomorrow?"
"Are you sure you are okay?"
"Of course I am."
"All right...how about the beach?"
***
"Come on, Sirius...." Remus pleaded that night.
"No way."
"Just for one day."
"No."
"Come on, I won't ruin it..." Remus started.
"Give me a reason why you want to borrow it." Sirius said without looking up from his "Quidditch Through the Ages" book.
"I think it is rather cool."
"To impress that belladonna? Hey, I didn't put a thief curse on it. What if some Muggles stole it?"
"Please? I will put a thief curse on it." Remus reassured.
Sirius didn't look up.
"You don't want to lend it? Fine." Remus said and went upstairs, taking two steps at a time.
"WHY THE HELL DO YOU WANT TO BORROW MY MOTORCYCLE WHEN YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW HOW TO RIDE A MUGGLE BICYCLE?!" Sirius yelled after him.
***
"The sun is nice today." Alexandra said cheerfully at the beach the next day. She was wearing a T-shirt with shorts and she had a baseball cap on her head.
"It sure is." Remus agreed, pushing up his sunglasses. He was wearing a white T-shirt and Bermuda shorts. "Need any help on those?" He asked, looking at Alexandra carrying a picnic basket and a beach bag.
"It's okay, I can manage. Just don't drop my beach umbrella." Alexandra warned gently.
"Sure."
They chose a sunny spot and sat down. Alexandra dropped on her knees and opened her beach bag, taking out her swimsuit and her suntan lotion. "I'm going to change, wait here all right?"
Remus nodded and when Alexandra left, he picked up the suntan lotion and examined it. "What the heck is this?" He muttered. This didn't look like something to drink.
He opened it and sniffed it.
He poured it and stared at the white creamy liquid on his palm.
He turned the bottle around and read the instructions.
"Oh, this can protect my skin from what? UV rays? What is that?"
"That liquid can protect you from sunburn." A voice said and Remus turned around.
"Professor Dumbledore?!" He gasped, taking off his sunglasses. "What are you doing here?"
Dumbledore smiled. "Not only me, but also half of the teaching staff. Didn't Sirius tell you yesterday? We were planning to ask you to come along but you were out."
Remus looked behind Dumbledore and saw Snape lying on the sand under the umbrella, with his eyes closed. Madam Hooch was playing Muggle volleyball with Professor McGonagall, Professor Sprouts and Madam Pomfrey. Hagrid was munching on a sandwich and cheering Professor McGonagall and Madam Pomfrey.
"No. Sirius didn't tell me." Remus said finally, wiping the suntan lotion on his arm.
"So are you alone? Care to join us?" Dumbledore said kindly.
"Err...." Remus started when Alexandra came along in her swimsuit. "Hi Remus, sorry for taking so long. Oh hi." She said cheerfully to Dumbledore. "Are you Remus' friend?"
"Yes." Dumbledore grinned.
"Err, Alexandra? This is my school's Headmaster, Mr. ...err.." Remus couldn't find the right name.
"Mr. Harris. Pleased to meet you, Miss Alexandra." Dumbledore said, holding out his hand.
"Hello." Alexandra said, shaking his hand. "Did I just hear you mention something about joining your crowd?"
Dumbledore nodded.
"Can we join you?" Alexandra asked and Remus' mouth dropped open.
"Sure, if you like."
Remus went pale; Snape would not let him to hear the end of it.
"I will handle Professor Snape and the rest of the teachers." Dumbledore whispered to Remus and turned to Alexandra. "I will tell the rest of the teachers that you are coming." He said and went to the teachers.
***
"Professors, we have two special guests so be nice." Dumbledore said to the teachers.
"They are Muggles, right?" Snape said without opening his eyes.
"Yes and no."
"Huh?" Madam Hooch asked, wiping the sweat off her forehead.
"You know one of them." Dumbledore said.
"Potter or Granger?" Snape asked.
"Neither."
"Then who are they?" Madam Pomfrey asked.
"I will get them and one more thing, don't tell the Muggle anything about the wizarding world. And call me Mr. Harris."
"Why?" Professor McGonagall asked in bewilderment.
"Because our surnames are too familiar and too unusual to Muggles." Dumbledore said and left.
"Okay, we have to think up of Muggle names. I have one in mind. Miss Brodie. Jean Brodie." Professor McGonagall said.
"Then I'll have.. Zoë...ah, forget it, just call me Zoë." Madam Hooch said.
"I'm Miss Jones." Madam Pomfrey said.
"Just call me Georgia." Professor Sprouts said.
"An' I'm Robbie, yeh know, like ter Muggle who's playing me in tha' Muggle movie." Hagrid said.
"What about you, Professor Snape?" Madam Hooch asked.
"No way. I like my name."
"Come on.."
"All right, all right. Alan." Snape snapped.
"Here they are, Professors!" Dumbledore said cheerfully and steered the two people to the teachers.
"Professor Lupin! What a surprise!" Professor McGonagall said and Snape opened his eyes and glared at Remus darkly.
"Hi." Remus said nervously.
"Professors, meet Miss Alexandra." Dumbledore introduced.
"Hello." The teachers said.
"Hi there." Madam Hooch said. "I'm Zoë, the school's Sports teacher." She smiled and pointed at all the teachers. "This is Miss Jean Brodie, the School's Deputy Headmistress, Miss Jones, the school nurse. Georgia, the school's Botany teacher, Robbie, the school's Zoology teacher and Alan, the school's Chemistry teacher."
Snape grunted and closed his eyes again.
"Don't bother about him, Alexandra. That guy is a grouch." Madam Hooch grinned.
"Shut up, Zoë." Snape said without opening his eyes.
"Come on, let's play volleyball. Want to play?" Madam Hooch said and picked the ball up from the sand.
"Sure." Alexandra said happily.
***
"Hey Remus." Madam Hooch said and dropped down to sit beside him an hour later.
"Hi Madam Hooch." Remus smiled.
"So who is that girl?" Madam Hooch asked.
"Professor Dumbledore told you, she's Alexandra."
"Uh huh. And?" Madam Hooch asked, staring at Remus, expecting him to say some more.
Remus shifted uncomfortably. "And what?"
Madam Hooch grinned. "Is she your.."
"She's not my girlfriend!" Remus said quickly.
"Hey, I didn't even finish my sentence!" Madam Hooch said and her grin went wider. "So do you like her?"
Remus blushed deeply.
"Aw, you're blushing!" Madam Hooch pointed out.
"I'm too old for her. She's 22. I'm 34." Remus said, folding his arms and refused to look at Madam Hooch.
Madam Hooch rolled her eyes. "How old is Professor Dumbledore?"
"150 years old." Remus said.
"And how old is Professor McGonagall?"
"70 years old."
"Look at them, do they look like they are unsuitable for each other?" Madam Hooch pointed and Remus turned his attention to the two professors, who were sitting comfortably on the sand. Professor McGonagall was resting her head on Dumbledore's shoulder with her eyes closed and Dumbledore had his right arm around her.
"No." Remus said finally.
"What's the age difference between them?"
"80 years."
"And what's the age difference between you and Alexandra?"
"12 years."
"So that's it! If they can get along, so can you and Alexandra!" Madam Hooch said as if it was the simplest thing in the world. Madam Hooch leaned close. "Offer to see her home tonight, all right?"
Remus stared at Madam Hooch. "How do you know things like that?"
Madam Hooch grinned. "Honey, I am older than you and I have seen and learned a lot of things, okay?"
***
"Remus, it's getting dark and I have to get back home now.." Alexandra started a few hours later.
Madam Hooch nudged Remus in the ribs.
"I will see you home." Remus said, getting up from the sand.
"There's no need...."
"I insist. It is not safe for a girl to walk alone at night." Remus said and took Alexandra's beach bag. "Everyone! Alexandra and I have to go now! See you after summer!"
"Too bad that you can't join us for our over-night at the chalet." Madam Hooch said to Alexandra. "Well, hope to see you again."
"Me too." Alexandra said, shaking Madam Hooch's hand.
When Alexandra and Remus left, they heard Madam Hooch saying: "Stop pretending to be asleep, Alan! Remus is gone!"
***
"Ah! I am finally home!" Alexandra cried when she opened her door. "I'm beat. Just put the stuff by the door, I will take care of it tomorrow. Want a drink, Remus? I will get one for you."
Remus shook his head. "No, you are tired enough. I will get it myself."
Alexandra smiled. "You are considerate. Anyway, the kitchen is over there. Help yourself."
As Remus went to the kitchen and searched for something to drink, Alexandra suddenly asked, "Doesn't she mind?"
"What?"
"Your wife. Doesn't she mind about you hanging out here all the time?"
Remus walked out of the kitchen, holding his glass of water and stared at Alexandra. "Wife?"
"Don't you have a wife?"
Remus continued to stare at her and suddenly started laughing.
"What?" Alexandra asked in bewilderment.
"I don't have a wife," Remus said when he stopped laughing. "I am still single."
"No girlfriend?" Alexandra asked, trying not to sound hopeful.
Remus shook his head. "Who is willing to love a werewolf?"
"What?" Alexandra asked, not believing what she had heard.
"I mean, I act like a wolf sometimes, you know, snapping at people and something like that." Remus said quickly.
"You don't look like the type who snaps at people." Alexandra said.
"Yeah, I only snap at them when I am very mad." Remus said and gave her a grin. He finished his glass of water and went to the kitchen to rinse it. "Well, I've got to go now. Have a good rest."
"When will I see you again?" Alexandra asked when Remus went to the door.
"This Sunday. How about shopping?" Remus asked.
"Sure." Alexandra smiled.
"Great! Goodnight then." Remus smiled and walked down the path, whistling.
Alexandra smiled after him. Remus is awfully nice but she didn't know much about him. She knows that he is 34 years old, single, and a teacher at a boarding school. She sighed, hoping that she would know more about him next time.