Awkward?

The next morning was awkward as an understatement. At breakfast Remus didn't eat anything and he was as pale as ever. He knew what he had almost done the night before, and he was ready to face up to it. After breakfast, he pulled Sophie into a corner and began whispering to her in a panicked tone.

"Sophie please don't tell anyone about my... condition. I'm sorry I almost killed you all, but I couldn't help it! So please don't tell anyone and I'll understand if you hate me and never want to be seen near me again or if you're afraid of me or something." He said in one breath.

"Hold on, hold on," Sophie started. "I don't hate you, and I'm definitely NOT afraid of you!" She smiled at him. "And I promise with all of my heart that I won't tell anybody about you or what happened last night. If someone knew, well, you could get expelled from Hogwarts! Then who would help me with my homework?" She laughed.

"But what about James and Sirius? They're sure to tell someone!" Remus whimpered.

"Remus, calm down. I swear they won't tell anyone anything. I can trust them, and you should be able to, too." She said soothingly.

Remus breathed a deep sigh, then thanked Sophie again and rushed to his next class.