A/N: I had a time debating with myself on what to do in this chapter. It was either Snape's meeting with Dumbledore or Harry going to Lupin's. I decided on the second choice though I might put Snape's meeting with Dumbledore in here too if the chap's too short.
Disclaimer: I own the plot and Saerry Snape. Everything else is JKR's.
Harry Potter and the Dark Defenses
Chapter 16 ***Reunion***
Harry hurried away from Hogwart's, angry and sad at the same time. He felt like killing Rita Skeeter for writing her damned report and letting everyone know who he'd have rather had been kept a secret.
Sighing he looked up and found himself at Hogwart's gates. Carefully opening them he inched out, glancing back at the school and Hagrid's hut. He frowned as he remembered that he hadn't seen Hagrid since he had begun the DADA job. Now he wouldn't have the chance.
Heart heavy, Harry pulled the gate closed and walked a few paces away before Apparating to Remus Lupin's house.
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Remus Lupin sat inside his small home reading the Daily Prophet. Or more accurately, staring at it.
When he finally snapped back into reality he thought, Harry? A Death Eater? Sirius will not like this.
A moment later there was a soft knock at his door.
For a moment he thought it was Sirius but he wouldn't be knocking, as he was still a wanted man.
Laying the paper down on a table beside the chair he sat in he picked up his wand from the same table and rose. Remus inched towards the door and moved so where the door would be between him and whoever was on the other side when it opened. Holding his wand at ready and a curse on his lips, he threw the door opened.
To find no one there.
"Huh?"
Remus moved into the door and looked outside, confused. I swore I heard someone knock, he thought.
Then, from behind him came a voice.
"You really should be more careful Remus. That could have been a Death Eater on the other side of the door."
The werewolf whirled around, wand extended.
"Who's there?"
There was a chuckle and then Harry's head appeared in midair. He smirked and said, "Hello Professor." At Lupin's shocked face he added sadly, "I suppose you read the paper already."
Remus kept his wand extended but nodded. "I did," he said.
"Let me assure you its not like it sounds."
Remus let out a short bark of laughter and shut the door with his heel, never keeping his eyes or his wand off Harry. He spat, "I'm sure its not." His voice was sarcastic.
Harry sighed and pulled the invisibility cloak off, throwing it onto the chair Remus had vacated. He also threw his wand, which caused the werewolf's gray eyes to widen.
Harry looked at his father's old friend and his once teacher and said, "Would a true Death Eater throw his wand away?"
"No."
"Then you can trust me."
"Trust you? Harry, you betrayed everyone! Including…"
"I KNOW!"
Remus was shocked at Harry's bellow. It was a mix of anger, grief, and shame.
"I know what I did. Do you think it was easy for me? God, Remus, do you know that I wanted to kill myself everyday for going to Voldemort? I wanted to die. I betrayed everyone's trust when I left." Harry sighed and closed his eyes, head bowed. Softly he whispered, "And now it's all gone to hell."
Remus lowered his wand, eyes still focused on Harry. He was half confused and half angry but he had the feeling Harry was telling the truth.
"What are you talking about Harry?"
"Voldemort. I killed him."
Remus blinked and said, "But that's a good thing."
Harry looked up at him, emerald colored eyes blank except for the sorrow that filled their depths. He said, "Not anymore. He has returned."
"And he means to kill everyone that I love."
A/N: Short yes, but that's a good last sentence! I meant to put in Snape but it didn't fit. Chap 17 will either be Snape and Dumbledore or more Remus and Harry (with maybe a little bit of Sirius thrown in to make things interesting). *evil grin*
A/N 2: And that last line is Harry's. I kinda wanted that part on its own line. Gives it…er, what's the word? Agh, I don't know. There's a word for it I just can't think of it. Anyway, must write Chapter 17 now!