Author name: Kara
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Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoast Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
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CHAPTER 2- No Silver Goblets

We've searched everywhere, said Professor Sirdenis as he sank into the old brown couch. The boy must not want to be found.
What if someone has taken him? cried Serena. She was pacing in front of the window, and the navy carpet was wearing thin.
No, I don't think so, cut in Professor Odessa. She took off her pointed hat, and let her long blonde hair out from her bun. There are so many wards up, being so close to Hogwarts and all....It would have been extremely hard.
started Serena, but was stopped when the front door blasted open. It was pouring sheets of rain outside, and at first, all anyone could see was a strange dark figure. Serena screamed.
Shh, shh Serena, it's okay! It's just the Headmaster! Tabitha pulled open the door wider. Is that...Him? She gestured to the drooping figure cradled in the Headmaster's arms.
Yes, it is, I'm afraid, replied Dumbledore in a heavy voice. He brought the boy inside, and placed him on the worn couch, which the two Professors had vacated. You are free to leave, Christos and Miriam. Thank you for all your help tonight.
The Professors quietly collected their things, and nodded their head to a whispered Thank you, from Serena. She shut the door behind them, and stared at Remus.
His body was covered in scratches, and he was extremely pale. In addition, his clawed clothes were drenched with rainwater. What's wrong, Professor? murmured Serena. She sat down next to her son and slowly began to stroke his hair. He shivered, and tried to open his eyes with a moan.
Oh no, he's waking! cried Dumbledore. He turned to Tabitha. Please, Tabby, go into the kitchen and fix him three potions- one sleeping, one pain reliever, and one for external healing. Tabitha mutely nodded, still staring at Remus, and turned with her black hair fanning out behind her.
Dumbledore faltered. His blue eyes were full of sorrow.
Will he- will he be okay? Serena had begun to strip the wet clothes off the boys wiry frame. His shirt was completely bust open in the front, and his pants were shredded to his mid thigh.
Dumbledore sighed heavily, Only with time. Serena looked puzzled. A terrible thing has happened to Remus tonight- something he may never be able to get over. It is life altering, and- before I say any more, would you like Tabitha to be present for this?
Serena nodded, She is my best friend...She's the one who told me Remus was gone. She can hear everything that I can. At that moment, Tabitha returned with the potions. She glanced at Serena, and then got the go-ahead from Dumbledore. Serena opened his mouth, and Tabitha first poured down the bright red pain relieving potion. The boy seemed to adjust himself and become more comfortable on the sofa. She then applied the healing potion, and the cuts were no longer a blinding red, but they dulled and began to heal. Remus jumped as the thick blue liquid seeped into his wounds. After all traces of the potion had been absorbed, Tabitha reached for the silver goblet sitting on the coffee table, which held the sleeping potion.
yelled Dumbledore. Tabitha jumped, startled, and spilled the potion onto the floor.
What's wrong? she cried. I'm not trying to poison my godson!
It's not that, I'm so sorry, apologized Dumbledore. He took his wand out of his cloak pocket, (which had somehow dried), and said a spell that send the liquid flying in little droplets into an empty vase that had been sitting on a bookshelf in the corner. It was the goblet, he said, motioning to the harmless cup on the floor.
Tabitha and Serena stared. Then, it all seemed to come together. It's a full moon tonight, isn't it? mumbled Tabitha. Dumbledore nodded. Oh, no, she said. Not Remus? It can't be Remus! Slowly, Dumbledore shook his head. It is, he confirmed.
It was then that Serena let out an earth shaking scream, and several windows shattered in their frames.

~*~*~

James groggily sat up in bed. With his eyes still shut, he reached for his bedside table, where he expected his glasses to be. Not feeling anything, and losing his balance, he squeaked and tumbled off the twin bed.
Who's that? Remus now sat up in bed, a few feet away from James. He was aching all over. He turned to his right to see his best friend sitting on the ground, in a very undignified manner.
Bloody room, muttered James. Then it registered. Remus! Oh wow, you're here, I thought you were gone!
said Remus. I'm here. Suddenly, last night's events hit him like a bludger. He remembered intense pain, and then becoming that- that monster! Blood rose to face, and he turned to face his cream bedroom wall.
Where did you go? asked James as he tried to put the sheets back on the bed. I even went in the forest to look for you, around midnight. Couldn't find you anywhere, no trace, and then I tripped and fell into a bramble bush, and heard some Professors coming; I figured they'd find you.
All the blood that had previously rushed to his face now drained back out at an alarming rate. You were in the forest last night? He lept from his bed and went over to James. Did you see anything?
James shrugged. Nothing but a bunch of spooky trees, if that's what you mean.
he shouted. Realizing he had scared James, he lowered his voice. I mean, there's so much stuff in there. Anything could have happened to you...
James shifted uncomfortably. he agreed, but anything could have happened to you, too. You just look a little pale and scratched up. Who did that to you?
I did, Remus said without thinking. James looked surprised. Why would anyone want to do that to themselves? he asked.
Er, when I was trying to light my wand, I tripped, rolled around a bit, and fell into a bunch of prickle horn flowers.
said James. There was an uncomfortable silence. he started, trying to break the quiet, did you see that weird moon last night? Gave me the freaks... The pair went downstairs, when they heard Remus' mom call out

said Mrs. Potter, nervously, are you two excited for Hogwarts? Remus finally looked up from his cereal bowl, which he had been studying intently all through breakfast. Mrs. Lupin had been studying Remus, and James looked very confused. It had been deathly quiet until Tabitha had broken the silence.
cried James, and Remus nodded his head emphatically. How long again, Mum?
Only one and a half weeks until September first! replied Tabitha, cheerily. I loved Hogwarts when I was there... She got a dazed look on her face as she floated through her memories.
Isn't that where you met Dad? James asked, his eyebrows waggling.
Tabitha laughed. Did you know eighty five percent of witches and wizards who attend boarding school meet their husband or wife there?
James snorted. Not me or Remus! he announced proudly. We'll be bachelors forever! Remus added, and looked up quickly at his mother. When he saw she was still staring at him, his eyes darted back down to the rim of his bowl.
Tabitha shifted in her chair. Well, Serena, she said, rising with her dish, I hope both of you will be feeling better. I'll come back later in the week to visit. She deposited her dishes in the sink and walked over to Remus. Goodbye for now, godson, said said, and she bent down and kissed him on his head.
he cried, sounding much like his old self. He vigorously rubbed the spot where she had put her lips, as though it would wipe the kiss off.
James looked disgusted. he complained. He said bye to Remus and Serena, who was still staring at her son. Tabitha looked worried, but she didn't say anything. She lit a fire quickly, with her wand, and floo-ed back home.
To be continued...