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Chapter 4
The party was in full swing. Couples were dancing before dinner, and as Remus and Violet walked into the room, a slow song began to play.
"May I have this dance?" Remus asked. Without giving her a chance to reply, he wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her close. They began swaying in gentle rhythm to the music.
He smells so nice, and it feels right, being in his arms. I wish this moment would never end.
Sadly it did. A voluptuous woman with stunning blond hair cut in. "Remus, I haven't seen you in years. Sorry dear, but I believe that this is my dance." Pushing Violet away she grabbed Remus and danced off with him.
Remus shot her an apologetic look over his shoulder and turned his attention to the gorgeous blond. "Vanessa, it's good to see you again. You look beautiful, but I wouldn't imagine you putting up with anything less." Remus smiled a cynical smile.
"Darling, you know I haven't forgotten you. It's wonderful to see you again," she purred.
"…Likewise." He was looking around for Violet and not paying attention to her words.
Vanessa became annoyed. Why was he ignoring her and looking for the ugly girl? She lifted her hands up to his face and forced him to look at her.
Her voice dropped to a husky whisper. "I've missed you. Ever since you and I broke up years ago, I've wanted to see you again, kiss you just once more."
"Vanessa, what was between us is now over. There never was anything much anyways."
"I know you still want me darling. I see it in your eyes as you look upon my body."
"You're imagining things. I'm just wondering if when you bend over, you fall out of your top. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got to get back to my date." With that parting comment, Remus tried to extract himself from her clinging arms.
"That ugly girl? Please, you're joking. She even looks a bore. Even if you do like her, the feeling will fade quickly. She's not your type. Besides that, what do you think she'll do when she finds out what you are? You think she'll still want you after she knows you're a werewolf? You're deluding yourself. She'll think of you as a savage dog, but I on the other hand… Think about that. I'll be around." Vanessa turned on her four-inch heels and stalked away.
Remus kept on the lookout for Violet. Where had she disappeared off to? Remus stood in the corner, keeping an eye out, but his mind began to drift to other matters. Her words did have a ring of truth to them though. Violet would quickly get over her interest in him as soon as the news of his doggy behavior was spread. But just a few more days with her is worth the heartache when she realizes what I truly am.
Finally, he found her. She was sitting with Harry, who had his arms around Hermione. Walking over to the group, he realized that Hermione was crying, but with happiness.
As soon as he was near, Hermione burst out, "Remus, Harry just proposed to me!"
Smiling Violet said, "And she said "yes." It was positively romantic." But there was a note of sadness in her tone. She couldn't help thinking of what had just happened. I wonder who that smutty woman was. She knew Remus in the past. An old girlfriend? I shouldn't care, but I do. I truly am in love with this sensitive man, desperately in love. How can a guy of his standard ever love someone like me?
"Everyone, let's eat!" Sirius called. Grabbing Violet's hand, Sirius led the way to the dining room. The table was magically stretched to allow at least fifty people to sit down to dinner.
The food was wonderful everyone said, but each bite tasted like cardboard to Violet. She couldn't help but think Remus was still interested in that woman. Everyone now and then he would shoot her a quick glance, but she couldn't read the expression on his face.
Jealousy? Rage? Pleasure? She needed to know.
After dinner, everyone walked back to the living room to begin dancing again. Violet spotted the woman standing off to the side watching, with a nasty smile on her face. She quickly walked over.
"Hello. I'm Remus's friend Violet."
The woman looked her over, her grin becoming wider. "I'm Vanessa. An old friend. I suppose you want to know what's between Remus and I."
"Yes, if you don't mind."
"Years ago, after Remus left Hogwarts, he met me at one of Sirius's parties. We hit it off immediately. I was beautiful (Hmph! Conceited is more like it, Violet thought) and he was very attracted to me. We dated for a few years, off and on, until one night, I found out his dark secret. I broke up with him, but a few days later I came to my senses. I told him what I felt for him hadn't changed; actually I was more attracted when I knew the truth. Remus shook me off, and walked out on me. We haven't spoken since. This is the first time I've seen him in years, happier than he's ever looked too. But I warn you, my dear, you won't hold his attention for long. Remus will always come back to me." Vanessa smirked, seeing the girl's face. She looked heartbroken.
"Well, my dear, Remus and I like each other, and I don't believe a harlot like you will change that." With that, Violet walked over to Harry and the others and engaged in conversation with them.
Vanessa's eyes narrowed. The girl was made of sterner stuff than she thought. Nobody, especially that ugly girl, was allowed to ridicule her!
Author's note: I'm glad everyone likes the story so far. I've been a big Harry Potter fan ever since the books came out, and I've positively been itching to write this story. I should be updating more frequently.
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