Being sorted in Gryffindor and having met the best friends in my life, I simply forgot that I was a Werewolf, until the first full moon came.

7. First full moon

It was a Friday afternoon and we were just coming from the Great Hall having lunch as Professor Dumbledore pulled me behind to talk. Sirius, James and Peter (he had started to follow Sirius and James so we just accepted him), looked at me worriedly but I gave them a sign to go on and that I will follow on later. So they went on to the next class talking happily to each other.

"So Remus, I hope you like attending Hogwarts until now." He said and I nodded shy saying, "Yes very much." The headmaster chuckled and led me to the hospital wing. "This Madame Pomfrey she will help you every month to recover quickly, so you don't have to miss so many classes." The headmaster said and led me to a window. He started to point at a big brown oak that looked like if it could do no harm. "Half an hour before every moon rise you will meet here with Madame Pomfrey and she will then lead you down there to the Whomping Willow. Where a secret passage is hidden, which leads to a secluded shack where you can spend the night alone. And don't worry nobody will be able to follow you." he explained giving me a reassuring smile. I nod and I tremble slightly foreseeing what was going to happen again this night.

I attended to my rest of classes for the day giving my friends the feeling that nothing was wrong. As we sat down for dinner Sirius asked curiously, "Why did Dumbledore want to talk to you Remus?" I didn't know what to answer at first. I know I couldn't tell them about my monthly problem it was just too dangerous. "Nothing…it was just about…my mother…she has been quite sick at the moment…" I said hoping that Sirius would believe my lie. James, who was sitting opposite me eyed me suspiciously, but then he said, "I hope she is getting better. Come on lets start eating before the we have to chase after the food." I laughed and the two gave me a reassuring smile and we all started to eat falling into a deep conversation.

After dinner I knew it was to time to go to the hospital wing. So I started to make my direction to it, but with some difficulties. I was just going to leave the common room as Sirius asked, "Where are you going Remus? Is something not ok?" his face was contorted with worry and just, as he wanted to get up I replied, "I am not feeling well, I am going to the hospital wing." He nodded in agreement but said, "Shall I come with you?" "No it's ok I will find my way. Thanks anyway." I answered leaving quickly the common room.

Some minutes later I was in a small room in the shack waiting for the transformation to begin. My body felt like fire as it started and bones felt like braking, I cried out in pain as the transformation finally stopped. My mind was ebbing away bit by bit and the Wolf was starting to take over inspecting the new place.

The next day I woke up in the hospital wing, bandaged at some places. I curiously looked around wondering how I have landed here. But then I remembered that full moon was last night and I felt like at home, being taken care of and loved.

I was aloud to leave the hospital wing this evening after I had eaten dinner. As I entered the common room Sirius and James were playing a game of chess and Peter was sitting at a table looking confused over the potions book. I just stood there for some minutes thinking of how lucky I am to be aloud to attend Hogwarts.

I was torn from my thoughts as I felt a hand on my shoulder. Sirius was standing in front of me smiling broadly saying, "Remus is everything ok? You have missed all the lessons today." "I am fine Sirius. Really! I had just had a bad stomach ache and Madame Pomfrey was being over careful and only let me out tonight." I answered blushing slightly at his concern. Seconds later I found myself being hugged, something I have never felt before from anyone different then Michael. As Sirius let go again he laughed, "Come on then Remus. I need to win this game!!" Of course I couldn't say no, and so I pulled another chair closer next to Sirius and sat down on it. "That is unfair! How I am supposed to win this now!" James scowled making a sad face. "Why don't you ask that Lily Evans girl?" Sirius advised and James got up from his chair chasing Sirius around the common room. Saying several hexes under his breath but those never reached Sirius.

They chased each other until I was standing in the middle of having a laughing fit. "Take that back Sirius Black!!" James warned pointing his wand at Sirius. "Guys…" I tried to say something but Sirius voice was louder, "Why should I??" I tried to interrupt again but with no chance. The two continued to scowl at each other, there was only one chance left. I needed to shout. "SHUT UP!!" the two looked at me bewildered and James asked, "What is it?" "If you want to argue then do it somewhere else but not with me standing in the middle." I explained. A mischievous grin appeared on Sirius' face and James nodded.

Seconds later I was having another laughing fit as I was tickled to death. James was holding me on the floor and Sirius was having fun trying out all the spots where I would laugh the most. I surrendered some time later excusing myself for bed.

As I was lying in bed I noticed what good friends I really had. And I hoped that our friendship would never break. Because I learned that friendship is something wonderful which you have to care for. And I will do my best not to do anything wrong to loose those friends I have just won.

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Author's Note: Sorry that it took me so long to write this chapter. But I just didn't come up with any ideas. The next chapter will be up sooner I promise!!