Disclaimer: J.K. Rowling owns all of Harry Potter, not I, no matter how much I long to do so.
Ah, Sirius. I know you only too well. Hmmm...what to do to him. Grinning widely, Remus tapped his wand lightly against Sirius's back as he led him into the living room. In bright neon green, the word dimwit was scrawled gracefully across Sirius's back. It's great to be back, making a fool of my friends again.
Sirius looked over at Remus. "What are you grinning about?" Turning to the rest of the group in the living room, he said, "Look who's finally showed up for dinner. Werewolves are always late!"
Harry, Hermione, and Ron jumped up to greet Remus whom they haven't seen in ages. All talking at once, they barely gave Remus a time to answer their questions.
"How've you been?"
"Are you really going to teach again? Those kids are lucky to get you for a teacher?"
"For now they will. Dumbledore asked a favor of myself, and I just can't refuse him. I start tomorrow, at the beginning of the term."
Changing the subject, Sirius asked, "So, how do you like Violet? She's pretty in an unassuming way."
"I haven't really had time to talk to her, now have I?" Remus replied. He didn't want to talk about her.
Just then there was a knock on the door. Harry swung it open to admit Violet, who was dressed in a dark blue wizard robe. She glanced at Remus's hair and then at Sirius, whose back was turned towards her. Struggling to contain a laugh, she said hello to everyone.
"Well, everyone's here, so let's eat!" With that said, Sirius led the way to the dining room.
Walking behind Sirius and Remus, Violet could no longer hold in her laughter. Trying to keep a straight face, she doubled over and laughed until tears streamed down her cheeks.
"You like Remus's hair don't you?" Sirius asked, chuckling as well.
"Actually, I was admiring the apt description that's written on the back of your shirt." Violet grinned cheekily as she said it.
Quick as a blink, Sirius had his robe turned around and was looking at the back of his robe. "Remus, you're getting better in your old age." Tapping "dimwit" with his wand, he changed the words to say "Heart stopper."
"Now that's more accurate. Shame on you for thinking I was a dimwit." Shaking his finger at Violet and then at Remus, Sirius sat down at the table.
Hours later, everyone was gathered around in the living room, laughing at everyone's stories from when they went to Hogwarts.
"—Walked into the girl's dorm and the hottest girl was in there changing. Sirius didn't speak for days, still being in dream land." Remus finished his story and everyone was laughing. "Sirius was always fond of the ladies, being one of the most popular guys at school. He had a girlfriend every week, and now that he's free, he's turned back into the immature woman lover."
Sirius smirked, saying, "At least the ladies still love me. You were never interested, no matter how cute one was."
"That's because I don't think with my ….." Remus stopped, slightly blushing, as he realized what he was about to say.
Violet sighed. Remus really was very boyishly attractive, especially when he blushes. Every since I met the others, I've been fascinated by descriptions and the history of this friend of his. But it doesn't feel like infatuation, but like the real L-O-V-E word. Sighing again, Violet looked back up at the others, who were watching her closely.
"Sorry, I was woolgathering, practically hugging a sheep." Grinning at the others, she began telling a story about Peeves, the joker ghost at Hogwarts. "The first day, walking towards the banquet to be sorted, Peeves threw water balloons at us, hitting Snape right in the face. It was the funniest first moment at school, him soaking wet and furious. Heh, but he did deserve it. He'd been picking on all the girls."
"That dirty Snape. Never did like that slimy Slytherin. Is he still teaching Remus?" Sirius asked.
"He's still teaching Potions, all right. I heard he's mellowed out a bit, but I'm sure he was fired up over the fact that I'm back to teach at Hogwarts."
"Why doesn't Snape like you Remus?" Violet asked.
There was a long pause as Remus thought of a suitable reply. Thinking quickly he replied, "It was mutual hatred at first sight, he hated me and I loathed him."
Changing the topic quickly, Sirius asked, "So Violet, what are you going to do with your weekend?"
"Organize the books in the store, I suppose."
"We can't have you do anything so boring with your weekend. I'm thinking of throwing a party this weekend, with a couple old friends. I hope that you and Remus will show up."
Remus stood up. "I need to get back to Hogwarts. I start the new school year tomorrow and have to devise a lesson plan. If you're ready Violet, I'd love to walk you home." Holding out a hand, Remus helped her up from her seat.
"Go ahead with him Violet," Hermione said. "You shouldn't have to walk home by yourself."
Everyone said their goodbyes, and Remus and Violet departed, walking close together.
I know I have to right to get close to her, with myself being a werewolf. She could never fall for me, yet I can't seem to stop myself from falling for her. Sighing, Remus looked at Violet who was looking at him curiously.
"Is something wrong?"
Remus dragged his eyes away from her own aqua pools. "N-no. I'm quite all right."
Unlocking her door, Remus opened it, still staring at Violet. "I'll see you next weekend right?"
"Yes, I'll be there if you will be. Goodnight Remus." She kissed him on the cheek before walking into the bookstore, and shutting the door behind her.
With his hand on his cheek, Remus stood there for minutes. Shaking his head, he headed off towards the secret passage to get him back to Hogwarts.
