*~* Forbidden Ground *~*
Pairings: Remus Lupin/OC – Wynter Darkholme
Rating: For the moment, PG.
Category: Romance/Angst/Drama
Chapter: 1/??
Disclaimer: I don't own anything except Wynter Darkholme, everything else belongs to the great J.K.Rowling.
Seen Through Unexpected Eyes
"That's all class. Could you please, for Monday, read chapter seventeen on the unforgivable curses" Professor Lupin said with a smile as the class packed away their books and filtered out the door towards the great hall for lunch.
After resigning two years previously, Professor Remus Lupin had returned to his position as the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher thanks to Dumbeldore. This was much to the student's delight as Lupin was their favorite of the previous four teachers they had endured for the subject. The revelation that Lupin was indeed a werewolf had aroused fear and hostility among parents, but taking in the current circumstances of Lord Voldermort's return, Lupin's excellent teaching of the Defense Against Dark Arts was vital and the fact he was a werewolf was merely forgotten about. The parents didn't utter a word of complaint against Dumbeldore after he reinstated Remus.
"Wynter, could I speak to you a moment please?" Lupin rose from his seat and stood in-front of his desk, shabby robes in full view. The girl in question turned from her conversation with Harry and told him she'd meet him in the great hall for lunch.
Wynter Darkholme. Half blood, wizard father. Some would describe her as attractive, possessing long ebony hair, small bright emerald eyes and a dainty frame. Studious and intelligent she was, exceeding in the majority of her classes- although not quite up there with Hermione. She never did have many friends throughout her years at Hogwarts. Only finding true fellowship with Harry, Ron and Hermione. This never bothered her much though. Wynter valued her time alone. A year older than everyone else she was, she had missed an entire year from school due to an unfortunate jinx, which went wrong, forcing her to be bed bound for many a month. Wynter from then on had always felt like an outsider, but as she got older the age difference was of little importance.
Re-adjusting her bag absentmindedly, Wynter walked towards Lupin with a delicate smile. Stopping before him as the last pupil left the class for lunch. She was greeted with a warm smile, brightening his small gray eyes.
"Sorry to keep you back from lunch, Wynter, I just wanted to give you that book you showed great interest in" Lupin turned to face his desk and lifted a large, purple, leather covered book entitled "Light Banishing The Dark".
He turned back to face Wynter, who was now positively beaming -much to Lupin's pleasure…Her smile was divine…
"P-professor!" Wynter stumbled on her words, clumsily taking the violet book from Remus into her slender hands. "Why-are you-giving me this, Professor?" She asked whilst tracing the exquisite silver lettering with a slender finger. Emerald eyes removed their ardent gaze on her new possession and returned to Professor Lupin…His eyes twinkled in seeing the younger ones reaction to his gift – exactly as he hoped. Wynter was one of Lupin's favorite students, she was always so enthusiastic and showed great interest in his lessons. Also not to mention she was beautiful…And those eyes, so full of spirit…
"Professor?"
Remus, get a hold of yourself. Lupin, for a moment, had lost himself in her eyes. Quickly he regained his composure and softly spoke his reply.
"I remembered how much you loved the book on the counter curses and the ways of the Auror's against the dark arts. I just happened to find my old copy from my younger years and seeing as I know that book inside out I thought you may find more use for it than me…"
"I-I don't know what to say, Professor… I suppose thank you is a start" Another smile graced her lips as she clutched the vibrant purple book close to her body.
"You're very welcome Wynter. And you may call me Remus…" The professor added a light smirk to his words in hope his declaration of allowed familiarity with Wynter seemed lighthearted. Just as much for his sake as for Wynter's own.
A flush of red threatened to discolor Wynter's pale cheeks as Lupin allowed her to address him on first name basis.
"Thank you once again" She momentarily paused before addressing him "Remus"
Yeah right Wynter. You're his student. He's yourRe-er, professor…
"You better head off for lunch now. Sorry to keep you waiting" Lupin diverted his gaze and stood away from his desk, turning to pick up a forgotten quill. Anything to keep his eyes elsewhere.
"Yeah, I should. And it's not a problem, it was worth it. See you tomorrow, Remus"
"See you later, Wynter"
Before the young woman's departure, both shared a tender gaze…Halting each ones movements for a moment…
"Thank you…" Her parting words were barely audible…spoken on a threshold whisper.
Careful where you tread, Remus…