A/N: Starts at end of the 7th year.
Mr. Potter, Mr. Lupin, please pay attention! I know that the end of the term is drawing near, but that does not mean you can slack off in my class, especially with Exams coming.
Sorry Professor McGonagall, said Remus trying to stifle a laugh. He and James were discussing all the things they could do to Snape before they graduate. Several of them had been quite humorous.
Since you find my class so funny, maybe you could tell me what type of animal Lily would be if she was an Animagus.
Remus, who was spending more time trying to figure out how that question was related to him finding her class funny then the actual answer said,
And why's that, Mr. Lupin?
Because – when I was little I read a Muggle book called Peter Pan and there was a character named Tigerlily and I figured since she has red hair like a tiger, she would be one.
Interesting logic Mr. Lupin, perhaps your sister can answer better. Remus sighed, the prospect of graduating was causing serious damage to his brain. The bell rang for lunch and Remus made a mad dash for the door.
Wait, Mr. Lupin. Remus sulked back to McGonagall while James, Sirius, Peter, and the girls filed out.
As James passed her mouthed, Good luck. Remus believed he would need it.
Mr. Lupin, Im sure you've heard that the graduating students have their ball on Friday. Remus nodded, it was all Marty had been talking about for the past week. My niece is visiting Hogwarts this weekend. She is only in her 6th year but I would like her to get a feel of Hogwarts from a 7th year's point of view. She may transfer here next year if she likes it. I would like you to take her to the ball and show her around Hogwarts.
Remus groaned. Professor I'm really sorry about not paying attention.
This isn't punishment Mr. Lupin. Ari looks nothing like me and acts nothing like me. You have nothing to worry about.
But Professor–
Are you going with someone else?
No but–
Are you planing on asking someone?
No but–
Good, then it's settled. You'll meet Ari at quarter to 8 on Friday by the staircase leading down to the great hall from the Gryffindor common room. Understand?
Yes Professor.
If Ari agrees to come here I may be able to overlook todays incident.
What do you mean?
I might be able to write a letter of recommendation to the LaCrouta Academy of Dark Arts Defenses.
said McGonagall kindly, she had never called him Remus before, would you like to be a teacher?
Of course Professor. I'd love to teach–
Defense Against the Dark Arts.
Yes. Kind of ironic, isn't it?
Not at all. You're very good at it. A letter of recommendation would get you in even if you are a–
McGonagall said quietly, and let's face it, one from Bailey Benton isn't going to do you much good. Not that I ever say anything bad about my colleges. It's just that you're more qualified to teach the class then Benton.
I know Professor. I already do.
McGonagall chuckled. Despite what you may think Remus, I have grown rather fond of you these seven years, and you have a great future in front of you. I would hate for something beyond your control to get in the way of you becoming successful. I'll send that letter off to LaCrouta as soon as you give the word.
Thank you Professor.
Yes, I hope Ari likes you as much as I have Remus. Now go off to Lunch before you miss it all together. McGonagall turned on her heels and headed for her desk. Remus stared at her. A tear rolled down her cheek. I was lucky enough to get seven wonderful children together in one class. I'm going to miss you Remus.
You'll see me again Professor. One day I'll be here teaching alongside you.
I have no doubt Remus. No doubt.
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Remus sat on the steps leading to the Great Hall. It was quarter after 8 and this Ari girl hadn't arrived yet. Ari must really not be like her Aunt, thought Remus, otherwise she would be here. Remus heard a voice calling, I'm coming! I'm coming! I'm coming! from the top of the stairs. He saw a figure run down them and stop at the bottom.
The girl spun around, Yes? Oh, are you Remus?
Mmm hmm. Remus studied her. She had blond hair reaching halfway down her back and sparkling blue eyes. She was very pretty.
Once you have finished checking me out Mr. Lupin, can we go in?
Remus noticed her American accent.
Never mind. Aunt Minnie never mentioned how cute you were. Remus felt his face go red. Oh, there's no need to start blushing. Ari stood on her tip-toes (she was very short) and kissed Remus' cheek. Shall we go in?
All right. Remus was, as many people put it, star-struck. He had never met anyone as beautiful and outgoing as Ari. They danced for the longest time, and when midnight came Remus didn't want to let go of her petite waist. Ari was also a fascinating person. She was born in the United States but wanted to see the world, and having her final year of school in England just seemed like a good idea. Remus agreed. He didn't even notice that Sirius had not let Marty out of his sight; or that Reeny was desperately trying to get rid of Peter; or that Lily and James went outside after their dinner and hadn't come back in.
Too bad you won't be here next year, cooed Ari as the last song was being played.
Me too. How long will you be staying?
Until the end of the term I think. Professor Dumbledore is going to give me my Exams. Will you be the one showing me around Hogwarts? Remus nodded. Damn, because if this was the last time I was going to see you I'd have a reason to kiss you but now I–
Remus did just that. Only just as he did the lights turned back on. Let's just say when asked what they were doing they were a little toungue-tied.
A/N: Sorry for the bad pun. I had to end it here so I could apologize. Tata got 2 go post!