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Miss Elaine
Chapter 2
Remus woke up early as usual. He looked over and saw Elaine was still sleeping. The sight of his lover sleeping brought a smile to his face. She looked so peaceful and beautiful in her sleep. He leaned down and kissed her softly as she slept. "I love you," he whispered as he pulled away.
Grabbing a towel he headed out of their room and to the teacher's bathroom. It was only about five in the morning and he knew from his experience teaching there that at this time no one would be in there.
As he walked into the bathroom, the multiple mermaids woke from their pictures. They all giggled and chatted in their language. Talking of the events that happened last night.
"Mornin' ladies," Remus said undressing.
"I'd lock the door if I were you," a mermaid with pink hair said making the others laugh.
"Well, considering, what happened last night I think he'd have more fun if he didn't," a mermaid with blue hair said making them laugh again.
"What is that suppose to mean?" Remus asked slipping into the tub. It warm and smelt like lilacs. He pressed a button and bubbles came out.
"Remember what happened with that blonde?" one with green hair said.
"What happened?" Remus asked knowing they were talking about Elaine.
"Hmmm... Should we tell him?" the blue haired one asked.
"I don't know. It was pretty scandalous, "the pink haired one said in return.
"What happened?!" Remus asked getting annoyed.
"Think we should tell?" the green haired one asked loving the attention they were getting.
"He does seem mad," the pink haired one commented making the other two laugh in response.
"Just tell me!" Remus said.
"Fine, fine," the blue haired one said.
"This blonde came in. In this rather reavealing robe," the pink haired one started.
"Very revealing," the green hair one said.
"See through!" the blue hair one said and they all giggled.
Remus just rolled his eyes at them. He knew Elaine had left their room in a fluffy plain white robe. Then, she had changed it into a green one. That's probably what they're talking about. 'Boy, do they love to gossip,' he thought.
"Then, she took it off and went into the shower," the pink haired one said.
"She was in there for a few minutes," the blue haired one said.
"The he came in," the green haired one said.
"Who came in?" Remus asked.
"The ugly guy," the blue haired one said and others giggled.
"With the big nose," the pink hair one said and others giggled.
"And greasy hair," the green haired one said and others giggled.
"Snape?" Remus asked.
"We don't know his name," they said in unison.
"What did he do?" Remus asked nervously afraid Snape had hurt her.
"Oh, what didn't he did?" the pink haired one asked. That comment made Remus get nervous.
All of the mermaids grinned at each other. They were enjoying all of the attention they were getting. "He took off his robes and slippers," the blue haired one said.
"Yes, then he opened the shower curtain," the green haired one said.
"They looked at each other for awhile," the pink haired one said.
"They looked in love," the blue haired one said making the others giggle.
"Or in lust!" the green haired one said and they all laughed.
"Then it really started," the pink one said and made a weird sound. It was from the meremaids native tongue. Remus couldn't understand it, but they could. In translated into, "Play along."
"Oh, yes, then it happened!" the blue one said.
"I couldn't believe it," said the green haired ones.
"They just started going at it," the pink haired one said and the other two giggled.
"Oh, yes, we're they at it," the green haired one said.
"It went on for awhile. Both were moaning," the blue one said.
"And groaning!" the pink haired one said making the other giggle.
Remus sat in the tub wide eyed looking at them. He could not believe what his ears were telling them. Elaine had always been faithful to him. She loved him and he loved her. Besides, why would she cheat with Snape? She thought he was disgusting, didn't she?
"When he was done, he asked her if she was on the potion," the blue haired ones said making the other two mermaids laugh.
"She said she wasn't and he said he'd brew her some," the pink haired one said remembering he was the potions teacher.
"Once they finished, they swore us to secrecy," the green haired one said.
"They wanted to keep it hush hush," the pink haired one said.
"Then, they got dressed," the blue haired one said.
"Yes, but they were still in lust. So they took each other's robes," the green haired one said and they all giggled.
"He wanted more, though," the pink haired one said.
"Oh, yes," the blue haired one said.
"He opened the door and called her for her," the green haired one said.
"He even used a pet name. Muffin I think?" the blue haired one said and they all giggled.
"Yes, Muffin it was, but she was already gone," the pink haired one said.
"I think he tired her out," the green haired one said.
"How?" questioned the pink haired one.
"He wasn't very big," the blue haired one said.
"Oh, but he could last," the green haired one mused.
"Thank you for the information, ladies," Remus said and got out of the tub and wrapped the towel around his waist. He picked up his clothes and left the bathroom.
Once he was gone the pink haired one looked at the others and said, "He sure looked mad."
Remus entered his and Elaine's room. He closed the door loudly behind him. Still mad about what he had heard. The sound woke Elaine up and she sat up. She looked at him and smiled.
"Morning love," she said.
"Mornin'," he said dryly.
"Mmm... Someone sounds grumpy this morning," she said smiling at him.
"Whatever," he said not wanting to be near her.
Elaine got up and hugged him. "How can you be in such a bad mood after last night? I mean it was wonderful. Would you like a repeat performance? I think it will boost your mood," she said.
"I'm not in the mood," he said and roughly pushed her away.
"Uhhh!" she cried as she fell to the floor. Remus just walked past her as she laid on the floor. Elaine used her right hand to prop her up and said, "There's a little word called sorry!"
"Oh, yeah. I'm sorry I ever got with you!" he said getting dressed.
Elaine stood up and said, "Why are you acting like this?"
"Don't play with me! You know why," Remus growled.
"I haven't done anything to you," she said getting behind their bed. Wanting distance between them. When Remus got mad, he wasn't in charge, the wolf was.
"I'm not stupid! Just fucking stop lying!" he screamed at her.
"I'm not lying to you," she said honestly.
"Yeah, just like you just changed your robe green," he said putting on his robe.
"How do know I didn't?" she asked panicking.
"If you're gonna bloody cheat on me at least do it in a place where no one can see you!" Remus screamed.
"I didn't cheat on you," she said honestly.
"Oh, then why were you wearing Severus' robes? More importantly, if you're so innocent, why did you bloody lie about it?" he asked getting madder thinking she was lying to him.
"The whole truth is, by accident, he waked in on my showering. I grabbed a towel and walked out of the shower. By accident, I took his robe. I didn't realize it. I told him not to tell anyone, because it's embarrassing," she said.
"You actually expect me to believe that?" he asked outraged.
"I love you. I'd never cheat on you," Elaine said looking at him sadly.
"You can lie to me, but you wouldn't cheat on me. I can't trust you," he said.
"I'm sorry. I didn't want you to think this. That's why I lied. I love you and I have never cheated on you. Ever," she said
"If that was what really happened you would have lied. It just makes me wonder who else you've cheated with. You just proved you'll do it with anyone," Remus said walking out.
Elaine ran out from behind the bed. As she looked out of the door, she saw Remus stop by a room and knock on the door. Snape opened it and said, "What do you want?"
"I just wanted to tell you you shouldn't fuck other men's girlfriends," Remus said and punched him in the face before storming off.
"Are you alright?" Elaine asked running over to Severus.
"I'm fine," he said wanting her to leave him alone.
"No, you're not. You're bleeding," she said noticing a trail of crimson running from his nose.
"I didn't notice," he lied.
"Let me help you," she said taking his hand and leading him into her room.
"No, no. I'm fine," he said not wanting Remus to hit him again.
"I know you're not," she said pulling him into her room and close the door behind them.
She walked over to a small cabinet by her bed. Severus looked over at her she was in a knee length pink nightgown. The tight material of it hugged her curves. A small smile pulled at the ends of his lips. The thought of her naked popped into his head. It was too much from him to think about. He sat down on her bed.
"What are you smiling at?" Elaine asked sitting next to him and placing a first aid kit on her lap.
"Nothing," he said simply.
"Oh, come on. Tell me. I'd love to know why you're grinning when you just got punched in the nose," she said opening the kit.
"You wouldn't believe it if I told you. Frankly, I don't believe it myself," he said looking into her eyes. 'Merlin, are they blue and beautiful,' he thought.
"Try me," she said gently wiping the blood that had fallen from his nose with a tissue.
"You wouldn't understand," he said as she swabbed a potion on his nose. It made his nose sting, but the bleeding stopped.
"Again, try me," she said closing the kit and looking down.
"I was thinking about last night in the bathroom," he said calmly.
"Oh?" she asked getting up and putting the first aid kit back.
"Yeah about seeing you..." he fumbled for the word.
"Naked?" she asked sitting back on the bed.
"Yes," he said looking into her blue eyes.
"Probably laughing at the way I look naked, eh?" she tried to joke feeling a little awkward as she looked into his brown eyes.
"No. Actually, I think you have a very nice body," he said feeling embarrassed and ashamed that he was attracted to a muggle born.
"Thank you," she said a blush coming to her face. Turning her milky white flesh pink.
"You're welcome," he said and tenderly touched her cheek.
"You don't look too bad yourself with out your clothes on," she said.
"Do you really think that?" he asked leaning in close to her face. Their lips were just inches away from each other.
"Yeah," she said and let out a small laugh, "If we were two different people, I'd think we were about to kiss now."
"Yeah, you'd think so if were different people," he said and let her face go. "Why is that exactly?" he asked.
"You know. We're too different. You are the pureblood Slytherin, and I'm the muggle born Hufflepuff. You were a death eater and I was a target for them," she said.
He blinked a few times. The mark on his arm was burning. It wasn't because of Voldermort, though. It was because for the first time in his life, he was truly ashamed to have it.
"I'm not a death eater anymore..." he said and looked at her.
"I know, but we're still different," she said.
The urge to kiss her was coming over him, again. He leaned down. She didn't lean up to meet him, but she didn't move away or try to stop him. His lips were almost on hers when ---
Remus came into the room and Elaine pulled away to look at him. "I'm really sorry," he said walking over to her.
"I don't know if I can forgive you," she said looking at him.
"Honey, I'm really sorry about everything. Please forgive me. You know when I'm upset I don't think straight. The wolf just takes over. I love you," he said taking her hand.
"Remus, I love you, too. I just can't put up with you taking someone else's word over mine," Elaine said.
"It won't ever happen again. I promise you. I just got jealous and upset," Remus said.
"You promise it won't happen again?" Elaine asked.
"Yes, I mean I realized how stupid I was acting after I calmed down. I mean you and him?" Remus said looking over at Snape and started to laugh.
Severus sunk down a little where he was sitting. "Just like old times," Snape thought thinking of his school days when Remus and his friends would torment him.
"I think you should apologize," Elaine said looking at Remus.
"I just did," he said looking at her thinking she meant to her.
"I mean to Severus," she said and Severus looked over at her surprised.
"What for?" Remus asked.
"You punched him in the face," Elaine said.
Remus sighed and in a forced way said, "I'm sorry."
"You are forgiven," Snape said not meaning it, but he didn't want to be there anymore. He got up and left the room.
"Wait," Elaine called after him.
He stepped where he was standing in front of his room which door was still open. "Are you ok?" she asked walking over to him.
"I'm alright," he said looking at her and wishing he could touch her.
"Ok, then. I'll see you at breakfast," she said and smiled. His heart started racing the minute she smiled at him.
"Yes," he said and went into his room and closed the door.
"So, I'm forgiven?" Remus asked coming out and over to her.
"Yes, but if you do anything as dumb as that again I will never talk to you again," she said.
"I won't, baby. I won't. I love you too much. If I lost you, I'd never forgive myself," he said and kissed her.
She kissed back then said, "I know. I'm sorry, too. I should have told you the truth, but I was so ashamed and embarrassed and I was afraid you wouldn't believe me."
"I promise from now on to always believe you," he said and hugged her.
An hour later, both were holding hands and walking to the great hall. They were the last two teachers to arrive and sat next to each other. They kept smiling at each other. Unsure if they should show more affection in front of the students.
Harry looked over at them as he ate his breakfast. "What are you looking at, Harry?" Ron asked.
"Remus and that new teacher. They seem to look at each other a lot," Harry replied.
"Yeah, they do seem to fancy each other," Ron said.
"I wonder if it's anything serious," Harry said.
"Well, we'll see soon. We have them first period," Hermione said.
"Let her be a normal DADA teacher," Ron said almost pleadingly.
Harry went to first period ten minutes early to see if he could talk to Remus in private. When he walked in he saw Remus and Professor Martin. They were putting books away.
"Hi Remus," Harry said breaking the silence.
"Hello Harry," Remus said turning around with a smile on his face.
Elaine turned around and said, "Hello there."
"Uh, hi," Harry said.
"Don't be shy," she said and smiled.
"Um... I was wondering about before," Harry said looking down.
"You mean when I told it was nice to see you again?" Elaine said.
"Yeah," Harry said looking up.
"I used to know your parents, Harry. I met them in my first year. They and Sirius, and Remus were seventh years at the time. Well, we stayed friends and I was there when you were born. You were such a cute baby. I adored you. Well, then, you know the rest..." she trailed off.
"This," he said lifted his bangs showing her the famous scar.
Remus sensed the somber mood and said, "Happy reunion, huh?"
Elaine let out a small laugh and hit him in the side. "Behave, I'm sure Harry doesn't think that's funny."
"No worries, Professor Martin," Harry said.
"Call me Elaine. I hate all this formalness. I mean we're all people. Besides, I really don't consider myself a professor."
Class was beginning to start. "Take your seat, Harry," Elaine said.
Harry sat down and waited for his friend. Hermione and Ron sat next to him after they entered the room. Elaine got up in front of the class and said, "Hello class. I'm your new teacher. I'm supposed to be called professor Martin, but I don't like it. It's too stuffy. We're all people. Just call me Elaine, or Miss. Elaine."
"Miss. Elaine? That was the name of my kindergarten teacher," Dean said.
"Hello Dean," Elaine said.
"You remember me?" he asked.
"Yes, you're from Leeds," Elaine said.
"Oh, great. They brought us some mudblood kindergarten teacher," Malfoy said. Making his two cronies laughs.
"Shut up Malfoy," Harry hissed.
"Today, we're going to break up into groups and ----"
"Make me!" Draco yelled.
"I will!" Harry yelled back.
"Ok, since you two enjoy talking so much. You two can work together," Elaine said.
After Elaine finished explaining the project, Draco made his way over next to Harry. "Stupid, dirty bloods," he said.
"Just knock it off," Harry said.
"What's the matter? Don't want me to talk about your girlfriend?" Draco said.
"She's not my girlfriend---"
"She's probably fucking Lupin..." Draco said. "Just shut up," Harry said.
"Make me," Draco said.
Harry ignore him and Draco said, "I think you're upset she's not your girlfriend."
"Shut up!"
"Stupid halfblood!"
"You two be quiet. I don't want another word from either of you," Elaine said.
"But he started," Draco said.
"I don't care," Elaine said.
"That's not---"
"Detention, Mr. Malfoy," Elaine said.
"Don't you think detention on the first day is a little harsh?" Remus asked.
"Ok, detention, tomorrow night." Elaine said.
"You're prejudice. You're a pureblood hater!" Draco yelled. Soon, all of the slytherins were yelling "Pureblood hater!"
Just then, Snape walked in. Wanting to see what all the noise was about. "Do you happen to have any wolf bane? I'm all out," he said.
"Take it," Remus said handing him some from the desk.
As Snape began to walk out Draco said, "May I ask you a question, Professor Snape?"
"Yes," he replied.
"Don't you think it's unfair, I got detention for talking when Harry was too? And he started?" Draco asked.
"I see. I think you're being prejudice. Sticking up for muggleborns just because you are one! As a teacher, you must separate yourself from the classroom." Snape said and left.
"Fine! Harry, you have detention, too," she said and whispered, "I'm sorry."
"I understand," he said and Draco smirked.
Snape walked out feeling good about himself. Elaine sat down and taught the rest of the class.
Later, Elaine received a note telling her and Remus to come into Dumbledore's office. As they entered they saw Snape sitting down. "Have a sit," Dumbledore said.
Both sat down and he said, "I've been told you two have been showing favoritism..."
"No, no. I just gave Draco Malfoy detention for talking out of line and he said I was prejudice." Elaine replied.
"That is not what happened," Snape said.
"You weren't even there," Remus replied.
"What did happen?" Dumbledore asked.
"Two boys were talking and only one got detention," Snape replied.
"Well, now, two boys have detention," Elaine said.
"Then, I guess you did not need me to fix this," Dumbledore said to Snape and smiled.
"Right," Snape said gruffly and left.
Elaine and Remus got up and as soon as they were out of his office Remus said, "You said see the favoritism Severus shows in his class."
"Maybe I will..."
Miss Elaine
Chapter 2
Remus woke up early as usual. He looked over and saw Elaine was still sleeping. The sight of his lover sleeping brought a smile to his face. She looked so peaceful and beautiful in her sleep. He leaned down and kissed her softly as she slept. "I love you," he whispered as he pulled away.
Grabbing a towel he headed out of their room and to the teacher's bathroom. It was only about five in the morning and he knew from his experience teaching there that at this time no one would be in there.
As he walked into the bathroom, the multiple mermaids woke from their pictures. They all giggled and chatted in their language. Talking of the events that happened last night.
"Mornin' ladies," Remus said undressing.
"I'd lock the door if I were you," a mermaid with pink hair said making the others laugh.
"Well, considering, what happened last night I think he'd have more fun if he didn't," a mermaid with blue hair said making them laugh again.
"What is that suppose to mean?" Remus asked slipping into the tub. It warm and smelt like lilacs. He pressed a button and bubbles came out.
"Remember what happened with that blonde?" one with green hair said.
"What happened?" Remus asked knowing they were talking about Elaine.
"Hmmm... Should we tell him?" the blue haired one asked.
"I don't know. It was pretty scandalous, "the pink haired one said in return.
"What happened?!" Remus asked getting annoyed.
"Think we should tell?" the green haired one asked loving the attention they were getting.
"He does seem mad," the pink haired one commented making the other two laugh in response.
"Just tell me!" Remus said.
"Fine, fine," the blue haired one said.
"This blonde came in. In this rather reavealing robe," the pink haired one started.
"Very revealing," the green hair one said.
"See through!" the blue hair one said and they all giggled.
Remus just rolled his eyes at them. He knew Elaine had left their room in a fluffy plain white robe. Then, she had changed it into a green one. That's probably what they're talking about. 'Boy, do they love to gossip,' he thought.
"Then, she took it off and went into the shower," the pink haired one said.
"She was in there for a few minutes," the blue haired one said.
"The he came in," the green haired one said.
"Who came in?" Remus asked.
"The ugly guy," the blue haired one said and others giggled.
"With the big nose," the pink hair one said and others giggled.
"And greasy hair," the green haired one said and others giggled.
"Snape?" Remus asked.
"We don't know his name," they said in unison.
"What did he do?" Remus asked nervously afraid Snape had hurt her.
"Oh, what didn't he did?" the pink haired one asked. That comment made Remus get nervous.
All of the mermaids grinned at each other. They were enjoying all of the attention they were getting. "He took off his robes and slippers," the blue haired one said.
"Yes, then he opened the shower curtain," the green haired one said.
"They looked at each other for awhile," the pink haired one said.
"They looked in love," the blue haired one said making the others giggle.
"Or in lust!" the green haired one said and they all laughed.
"Then it really started," the pink one said and made a weird sound. It was from the meremaids native tongue. Remus couldn't understand it, but they could. In translated into, "Play along."
"Oh, yes, then it happened!" the blue one said.
"I couldn't believe it," said the green haired ones.
"They just started going at it," the pink haired one said and the other two giggled.
"Oh, yes, we're they at it," the green haired one said.
"It went on for awhile. Both were moaning," the blue one said.
"And groaning!" the pink haired one said making the other giggle.
Remus sat in the tub wide eyed looking at them. He could not believe what his ears were telling them. Elaine had always been faithful to him. She loved him and he loved her. Besides, why would she cheat with Snape? She thought he was disgusting, didn't she?
"When he was done, he asked her if she was on the potion," the blue haired ones said making the other two mermaids laugh.
"She said she wasn't and he said he'd brew her some," the pink haired one said remembering he was the potions teacher.
"Once they finished, they swore us to secrecy," the green haired one said.
"They wanted to keep it hush hush," the pink haired one said.
"Then, they got dressed," the blue haired one said.
"Yes, but they were still in lust. So they took each other's robes," the green haired one said and they all giggled.
"He wanted more, though," the pink haired one said.
"Oh, yes," the blue haired one said.
"He opened the door and called her for her," the green haired one said.
"He even used a pet name. Muffin I think?" the blue haired one said and they all giggled.
"Yes, Muffin it was, but she was already gone," the pink haired one said.
"I think he tired her out," the green haired one said.
"How?" questioned the pink haired one.
"He wasn't very big," the blue haired one said.
"Oh, but he could last," the green haired one mused.
"Thank you for the information, ladies," Remus said and got out of the tub and wrapped the towel around his waist. He picked up his clothes and left the bathroom.
Once he was gone the pink haired one looked at the others and said, "He sure looked mad."
Remus entered his and Elaine's room. He closed the door loudly behind him. Still mad about what he had heard. The sound woke Elaine up and she sat up. She looked at him and smiled.
"Morning love," she said.
"Mornin'," he said dryly.
"Mmm... Someone sounds grumpy this morning," she said smiling at him.
"Whatever," he said not wanting to be near her.
Elaine got up and hugged him. "How can you be in such a bad mood after last night? I mean it was wonderful. Would you like a repeat performance? I think it will boost your mood," she said.
"I'm not in the mood," he said and roughly pushed her away.
"Uhhh!" she cried as she fell to the floor. Remus just walked past her as she laid on the floor. Elaine used her right hand to prop her up and said, "There's a little word called sorry!"
"Oh, yeah. I'm sorry I ever got with you!" he said getting dressed.
Elaine stood up and said, "Why are you acting like this?"
"Don't play with me! You know why," Remus growled.
"I haven't done anything to you," she said getting behind their bed. Wanting distance between them. When Remus got mad, he wasn't in charge, the wolf was.
"I'm not stupid! Just fucking stop lying!" he screamed at her.
"I'm not lying to you," she said honestly.
"Yeah, just like you just changed your robe green," he said putting on his robe.
"How do know I didn't?" she asked panicking.
"If you're gonna bloody cheat on me at least do it in a place where no one can see you!" Remus screamed.
"I didn't cheat on you," she said honestly.
"Oh, then why were you wearing Severus' robes? More importantly, if you're so innocent, why did you bloody lie about it?" he asked getting madder thinking she was lying to him.
"The whole truth is, by accident, he waked in on my showering. I grabbed a towel and walked out of the shower. By accident, I took his robe. I didn't realize it. I told him not to tell anyone, because it's embarrassing," she said.
"You actually expect me to believe that?" he asked outraged.
"I love you. I'd never cheat on you," Elaine said looking at him sadly.
"You can lie to me, but you wouldn't cheat on me. I can't trust you," he said.
"I'm sorry. I didn't want you to think this. That's why I lied. I love you and I have never cheated on you. Ever," she said
"If that was what really happened you would have lied. It just makes me wonder who else you've cheated with. You just proved you'll do it with anyone," Remus said walking out.
Elaine ran out from behind the bed. As she looked out of the door, she saw Remus stop by a room and knock on the door. Snape opened it and said, "What do you want?"
"I just wanted to tell you you shouldn't fuck other men's girlfriends," Remus said and punched him in the face before storming off.
"Are you alright?" Elaine asked running over to Severus.
"I'm fine," he said wanting her to leave him alone.
"No, you're not. You're bleeding," she said noticing a trail of crimson running from his nose.
"I didn't notice," he lied.
"Let me help you," she said taking his hand and leading him into her room.
"No, no. I'm fine," he said not wanting Remus to hit him again.
"I know you're not," she said pulling him into her room and close the door behind them.
She walked over to a small cabinet by her bed. Severus looked over at her she was in a knee length pink nightgown. The tight material of it hugged her curves. A small smile pulled at the ends of his lips. The thought of her naked popped into his head. It was too much from him to think about. He sat down on her bed.
"What are you smiling at?" Elaine asked sitting next to him and placing a first aid kit on her lap.
"Nothing," he said simply.
"Oh, come on. Tell me. I'd love to know why you're grinning when you just got punched in the nose," she said opening the kit.
"You wouldn't believe it if I told you. Frankly, I don't believe it myself," he said looking into her eyes. 'Merlin, are they blue and beautiful,' he thought.
"Try me," she said gently wiping the blood that had fallen from his nose with a tissue.
"You wouldn't understand," he said as she swabbed a potion on his nose. It made his nose sting, but the bleeding stopped.
"Again, try me," she said closing the kit and looking down.
"I was thinking about last night in the bathroom," he said calmly.
"Oh?" she asked getting up and putting the first aid kit back.
"Yeah about seeing you..." he fumbled for the word.
"Naked?" she asked sitting back on the bed.
"Yes," he said looking into her blue eyes.
"Probably laughing at the way I look naked, eh?" she tried to joke feeling a little awkward as she looked into his brown eyes.
"No. Actually, I think you have a very nice body," he said feeling embarrassed and ashamed that he was attracted to a muggle born.
"Thank you," she said a blush coming to her face. Turning her milky white flesh pink.
"You're welcome," he said and tenderly touched her cheek.
"You don't look too bad yourself with out your clothes on," she said.
"Do you really think that?" he asked leaning in close to her face. Their lips were just inches away from each other.
"Yeah," she said and let out a small laugh, "If we were two different people, I'd think we were about to kiss now."
"Yeah, you'd think so if were different people," he said and let her face go. "Why is that exactly?" he asked.
"You know. We're too different. You are the pureblood Slytherin, and I'm the muggle born Hufflepuff. You were a death eater and I was a target for them," she said.
He blinked a few times. The mark on his arm was burning. It wasn't because of Voldermort, though. It was because for the first time in his life, he was truly ashamed to have it.
"I'm not a death eater anymore..." he said and looked at her.
"I know, but we're still different," she said.
The urge to kiss her was coming over him, again. He leaned down. She didn't lean up to meet him, but she didn't move away or try to stop him. His lips were almost on hers when ---
Remus came into the room and Elaine pulled away to look at him. "I'm really sorry," he said walking over to her.
"I don't know if I can forgive you," she said looking at him.
"Honey, I'm really sorry about everything. Please forgive me. You know when I'm upset I don't think straight. The wolf just takes over. I love you," he said taking her hand.
"Remus, I love you, too. I just can't put up with you taking someone else's word over mine," Elaine said.
"It won't ever happen again. I promise you. I just got jealous and upset," Remus said.
"You promise it won't happen again?" Elaine asked.
"Yes, I mean I realized how stupid I was acting after I calmed down. I mean you and him?" Remus said looking over at Snape and started to laugh.
Severus sunk down a little where he was sitting. "Just like old times," Snape thought thinking of his school days when Remus and his friends would torment him.
"I think you should apologize," Elaine said looking at Remus.
"I just did," he said looking at her thinking she meant to her.
"I mean to Severus," she said and Severus looked over at her surprised.
"What for?" Remus asked.
"You punched him in the face," Elaine said.
Remus sighed and in a forced way said, "I'm sorry."
"You are forgiven," Snape said not meaning it, but he didn't want to be there anymore. He got up and left the room.
"Wait," Elaine called after him.
He stepped where he was standing in front of his room which door was still open. "Are you ok?" she asked walking over to him.
"I'm alright," he said looking at her and wishing he could touch her.
"Ok, then. I'll see you at breakfast," she said and smiled. His heart started racing the minute she smiled at him.
"Yes," he said and went into his room and closed the door.
"So, I'm forgiven?" Remus asked coming out and over to her.
"Yes, but if you do anything as dumb as that again I will never talk to you again," she said.
"I won't, baby. I won't. I love you too much. If I lost you, I'd never forgive myself," he said and kissed her.
She kissed back then said, "I know. I'm sorry, too. I should have told you the truth, but I was so ashamed and embarrassed and I was afraid you wouldn't believe me."
"I promise from now on to always believe you," he said and hugged her.
An hour later, both were holding hands and walking to the great hall. They were the last two teachers to arrive and sat next to each other. They kept smiling at each other. Unsure if they should show more affection in front of the students.
Harry looked over at them as he ate his breakfast. "What are you looking at, Harry?" Ron asked.
"Remus and that new teacher. They seem to look at each other a lot," Harry replied.
"Yeah, they do seem to fancy each other," Ron said.
"I wonder if it's anything serious," Harry said.
"Well, we'll see soon. We have them first period," Hermione said.
"Let her be a normal DADA teacher," Ron said almost pleadingly.
Harry went to first period ten minutes early to see if he could talk to Remus in private. When he walked in he saw Remus and Professor Martin. They were putting books away.
"Hi Remus," Harry said breaking the silence.
"Hello Harry," Remus said turning around with a smile on his face.
Elaine turned around and said, "Hello there."
"Uh, hi," Harry said.
"Don't be shy," she said and smiled.
"Um... I was wondering about before," Harry said looking down.
"You mean when I told it was nice to see you again?" Elaine said.
"Yeah," Harry said looking up.
"I used to know your parents, Harry. I met them in my first year. They and Sirius, and Remus were seventh years at the time. Well, we stayed friends and I was there when you were born. You were such a cute baby. I adored you. Well, then, you know the rest..." she trailed off.
"This," he said lifted his bangs showing her the famous scar.
Remus sensed the somber mood and said, "Happy reunion, huh?"
Elaine let out a small laugh and hit him in the side. "Behave, I'm sure Harry doesn't think that's funny."
"No worries, Professor Martin," Harry said.
"Call me Elaine. I hate all this formalness. I mean we're all people. Besides, I really don't consider myself a professor."
Class was beginning to start. "Take your seat, Harry," Elaine said.
Harry sat down and waited for his friend. Hermione and Ron sat next to him after they entered the room. Elaine got up in front of the class and said, "Hello class. I'm your new teacher. I'm supposed to be called professor Martin, but I don't like it. It's too stuffy. We're all people. Just call me Elaine, or Miss. Elaine."
"Miss. Elaine? That was the name of my kindergarten teacher," Dean said.
"Hello Dean," Elaine said.
"You remember me?" he asked.
"Yes, you're from Leeds," Elaine said.
"Oh, great. They brought us some mudblood kindergarten teacher," Malfoy said. Making his two cronies laughs.
"Shut up Malfoy," Harry hissed.
"Today, we're going to break up into groups and ----"
"Make me!" Draco yelled.
"I will!" Harry yelled back.
"Ok, since you two enjoy talking so much. You two can work together," Elaine said.
After Elaine finished explaining the project, Draco made his way over next to Harry. "Stupid, dirty bloods," he said.
"Just knock it off," Harry said.
"What's the matter? Don't want me to talk about your girlfriend?" Draco said.
"She's not my girlfriend---"
"She's probably fucking Lupin..." Draco said. "Just shut up," Harry said.
"Make me," Draco said.
Harry ignore him and Draco said, "I think you're upset she's not your girlfriend."
"Shut up!"
"Stupid halfblood!"
"You two be quiet. I don't want another word from either of you," Elaine said.
"But he started," Draco said.
"I don't care," Elaine said.
"That's not---"
"Detention, Mr. Malfoy," Elaine said.
"Don't you think detention on the first day is a little harsh?" Remus asked.
"Ok, detention, tomorrow night." Elaine said.
"You're prejudice. You're a pureblood hater!" Draco yelled. Soon, all of the slytherins were yelling "Pureblood hater!"
Just then, Snape walked in. Wanting to see what all the noise was about. "Do you happen to have any wolf bane? I'm all out," he said.
"Take it," Remus said handing him some from the desk.
As Snape began to walk out Draco said, "May I ask you a question, Professor Snape?"
"Yes," he replied.
"Don't you think it's unfair, I got detention for talking when Harry was too? And he started?" Draco asked.
"I see. I think you're being prejudice. Sticking up for muggleborns just because you are one! As a teacher, you must separate yourself from the classroom." Snape said and left.
"Fine! Harry, you have detention, too," she said and whispered, "I'm sorry."
"I understand," he said and Draco smirked.
Snape walked out feeling good about himself. Elaine sat down and taught the rest of the class.
Later, Elaine received a note telling her and Remus to come into Dumbledore's office. As they entered they saw Snape sitting down. "Have a sit," Dumbledore said.
Both sat down and he said, "I've been told you two have been showing favoritism..."
"No, no. I just gave Draco Malfoy detention for talking out of line and he said I was prejudice." Elaine replied.
"That is not what happened," Snape said.
"You weren't even there," Remus replied.
"What did happen?" Dumbledore asked.
"Two boys were talking and only one got detention," Snape replied.
"Well, now, two boys have detention," Elaine said.
"Then, I guess you did not need me to fix this," Dumbledore said to Snape and smiled.
"Right," Snape said gruffly and left.
Elaine and Remus got up and as soon as they were out of his office Remus said, "You said see the favoritism Severus shows in his class."
"Maybe I will..."