Camilla took a deep breath. "Well, I guess I'll be meeting the rest of the people that live here, eh?" At Remus' nod she said, "Let's get on with it then."
Chapter 4
Camilla stepped out and they started to walk. Remus led her through the winding corridors. Occasionally he would stop and explain different paintings.
"That painting was donated by the Millers. That is a landscape of the field outside their house." Remus explained as Camilla moved closer to the picture. "Apparently they have a haunted field because occasionally, a random figure will pop up in the picture. It's said to be associated with a bad future."
"What is?" Camilla asked still studying the waving grass.
"Seeing the figure is. There are cases of sighters that within weeks broke bones or failed major exams." Remus said. "You know life changing stuff like not passing a potions exam."
Camilla sniggered. She enjoyed being in Remus' company but every time she started really thinking about him, she saw the creature the water had revealed. Surely this nice gentlemen standing beside her and explaining art couldn't be that vicious thing the warning had accompanied. Perhaps for once her visions were not correct. They continued on their way and Camilla started to relax. Even if everyone else disliked her, she new she had at least a temporary friend in Remus Lupin.
They finally reached the doors to the Great Hall. Remus looked at Camilla and at her nod, opened the door. Everyone turned to look at them when they walked in. An uncomfortable and questioning silence fell over the entire room. Dumbledore rose to address the crowd.
"I would like you to meet Professor Camilla Bracken, our newest muggle expert on the staff." He said waving a hand towards Camilla. The students moaned but managed to hide it under lukewarm applause. Camilla also managed to hide her surprise with a grateful smile. Remus, however, was quite shocked.
"I don't think he should be throwing a responsibility on you so shortly after…. He should have at least discussed it with you…"Remus whispered as they made their way up to the staff table. Camilla was looking around at the different tables and saw the boy who looked like Robert. She smiled faintly and turned to Remus.
"Perhaps this is exactly what I need. Don't worry about me just yet. You don't want any more gray hair on account of me." Camilla teased smiling at Remus. Slowly he smiled back.
"Alright, if you say so." Remus agreed sitting a seat down from Dumbledore to the left. Camilla sat in the seat next to him.
"Professor Dumbledore, what is this about me being a…Muggle…expert?" Camilla asked looking at the plates filled with turkey and other dinner items.
"Well, since you are a muggle, or a non magical person, it would be perfect for you to take the job of resident muggle expert. We've been lacking in that area for quite awhile now I've been informed." Dumbledore looked Camilla in the eyes, "There is no home for you to go back to. You are welcome to stay here unless you would rather seek out other relatives of your family."
"Perhaps, for a little while at least, I will stay here. I thank you for offering me a place to stay." Camilla turned to her plate and started to eat. Remus' few attempts to get her to talk wielded little to no success. For the rest of dinner Camilla was lost in the world that was to become what she would later term her past life.
Thanks to caytebelle for putting me on her favorites. I can't currently review I wish I were the rain, but I love it!
Should I add more soon? Of Course : ). And about longer chapters...if I could, I would, but atm, I only have time to make short chapters that keep the story flowing. I'll try to get better about it though.
