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DOUBLE TROUBLE
CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE
Raya blinked the sleep out of her eyes, recoiling as her bare feet hit the cold stone floors. She yawned, stretching the kinks out of her muscles, and padded to the bathroom quietly, trying not to wake her sisters.
Once in the bathroom, she splashed water on her face, trying to wake herself up enough for coherent thought. She still felt the excitement of the night before flooding through her, but there was a sort of longing wistfulness too. She wanted someone to belong to, to need.
"No matter." She said quietly to her reflection, a ghost of a smile playing about her lips. "I'll find someone eventually." She thought back to the train ride, and kissing Remus. Lately, she couldn't get the thought of him out of her head. The way he taught his class left her breathless, he was so. . . exciting, when he delved into a subject that truly held his interest, and the class could sense it. It was amazing to see the transformation, his brown eyes shone, his step was enthusiastic, even on the days before the full moon. She pondered his illness for a moment, running her hands through her auburn hair distractedly. Lycanthrope was not totally infallible, there was the Wolfsbane potion that allowed him to pass the night in relative harmlessness.
Shaking her head, she sighed. "I really need a shower." She whispered, accioed some clothing she had forgotten to get, and climbed readily under the steaming spigot, reveling in the hot water, idly musing on how there were muggle-type showers in a Wizarding School.
*~*~*~*
Remus scratched his chin idly, a goofy grin spreading across his face as the thought of Raya once again flitted across his mind. He looked forward to his class, just so that he could see her. He normally never allowed himself to get close to a girl, but she had something about her, something that drew him like a moth to flame. He snorted slightly at the pun-like thought. "Moth to flame."
He wondered, for a moment, what she was doing. *Most likely showering. Nude. * The wolf in him panted. Remus pictured it for a moment, and then shook his head, clearing it. "Nasty old Wolf." He whispered, as another picture of Raya popped into his head. If he didn't stop, he'd never be able to look her in the face again.
For a moment, he stopped, pondering what month it was. . . late October. His eyes widened in realization, he should have recognized the signs before. It was mating season. The start was actually. . . today.
He was struck dumb, two days from the full moon and he suddenly realizes it's mating season. How could he FORGET something like THAT?!
It would probably be better if Raya took a couple of days off. *NO! * the wolf in him snarled savagely. Yes, probably better if she took a couple of days off, or he wouldn't be responsible for his actions.
*~*~*~*
"I wonder where Remus is." Raya mused aloud, much to the amusement of her sisters.
"Aw, now I've seen everything. Raya has a crush." Skylar teased, ruffling Raya's deep mahogany hair.
"I do NOT have a crush. If you've forgotten, it IS close to the full moon. I was just wondering if he was alright. And Sky, don't start on me about crushes. I seen the way you were eyeing Sirius. I'm not totally oblivious, y'know."
"I have not been EYEING Sirius!" Skylar vehemently denied, even as her eyes slid to lock on the rather handsome man, who was currently chatting amiably with Charlie, even though his eyes were hooded slightly with worry.
"You have too."
"Have not."
"Too."
"Not."
"Too."
"Not."
"TOO!"
"NOT!"
"UH HUH!"
"NUH UH!"
"Stop it, both of you!" Danielle glared at her sisters, who in turn, glared at her.
"Stay out of this Elle. We've all seen the way you've tried to chat up Bill."
Danielle flushed, her jaw agape. "Chat him up?!"
"Yes. Now. Nuh uh."
"Uh Huh."
"Nuh Uh."
"If you two don't shut up, you'll be wearing my oatmeal." Elizabeth growled, her face slightly green. "And I mean it."
"You wouldn't dare." Skylar sneered, even though Danielle was making slashing signals across her throat.
"I wouldn't dare?" Elizabeth blinked. "Sky, you've lived with me your whole life, and now you're telling me I wouldn't dare throw food on you?"
"Yes, I am."
"Damn it Skylar, shut up!" Raya hissed furtively, kicking her sibling sharply under the table. "Hormones Sky, she's being eat up with them!"
"She's only three months preg-" A spoonful of oatmeal slapped Skylar right between the eyes, effectively halting her protestation.
"Oh my god." Danielle stared at Elizabeth. "You just didn't."
"It's her fault." Elizabeth protested, just before a glass of orange juice was dumped on her head. "Sky!!"
By this time, the Great Hall was silent, watching their Assistant Professors with curious awe.
"You hit me with oatmeal."
"Yeah, well." Elizabeth picked up her plate of eggs, mashing them in Skylar's face. "Now you're wearing my eggs."
Skylar nodded, a smile on her face. "Yum. But with that juice, wouldn't you like some gravy?" And with that, she poured the some of her gravy over Elizabeth's head. "Elizabeth, darling, you look simply smashing."
"I can't believe you two!" Danielle hissed, well aware they were being stared at.
"Shall we, sister dear?" Elizabeth asked Skylar, grinning like mad.
"We shall." Both grabbed a handful of oatmeal and flung it right at Danielle, hitting her squarely in the face.
"Nuh UH! YOU JUST DID NOT!" Danielle spluttered, rising to her feet. "This. . . Means. . .War!" She picked up two handfuls of fried apples, slinging it right at Raya.
Raya stared at Danielle in shock, then growled. "You. . ." Grabbing a handful of scrambled eggs, she pelted Danielle with them.
Elizabeth grabbed a handful of fried potatoes, stalking over to the Gryffindor table, a smirk on her face. Hermione watched in horror as her cousin advanced on her with evil intent. "Don't you dare, Beth. I mean it!"
Elizabeth stopped, her smile giant. "Who says I was going to get you?"
Hermione gave her a puzzled glance. And then Elizabeth pounced, rubbing potato right into the hair of the Boy-Who-Lived.
"Food Fight." Her whispered voice carried over the Hall as if she had screamed. An instant later, food was flying through the air, hitting Professors, Assistant Professors, and students in kind.
Professor Dumbledore laughed merrily, as he was yet again pelted with food.
"I don't see why this is so amusing." Snape snarled, "And I intend to put a stop to it."
"You will NOT Severus." Dumbledore reprimanded, his eyes twinkling infernally. "I wouldn't let Minerva, so you will not. They need to relieve a little tension." His blue eyes were trained on a young raven-haired boy who was thoroughly enjoying himself, as if he had never participated in one before.
*~*~*~*
Remus sat up straight, stretching, rubbing his aching hand with a slight grimace. Raya sat quietly in the corner, grading fifth year reports, her hand flying across the parchment with grace.
He growled softly, why she hadn't taken his advice and gotten a day of rest before she'd have to teach the class for the rest of the week, he didn't know. A wolfish smile slid easily across his face, as he watched her.
Her scent carried across the rather small office, dew and moonlight. It almost drove him over the edge. Her only saving grace was that his human side did still have the ability of control.
Though how much was doubtful at the moment.
"Remus?" Raya raised her eyes to meet his intense gaze. "Do you mind if I take off my robes?"
He swallowed hard, *Why now? * "No. . .go ahead." He croaked, his throat dry.
Raya nodded absently, throwing aside her stifling robes with relish.
His eyes bugged out as he noticed her outfit. *Today of all days. *
She adjusted her blue jean, thigh high, skirt, and tugged at her red hoodie that proudly pronounced 'Little Red Riding Hood' in bold black letters.
The wolf in him growled suddenly. He didn't realize that he growled aloud until Raya's eyes caught his in surprise. It was the look of docile innocence that did him in. He couldn't control the urge that caused him to leap from the chair.
"Er. . . Remus?" Raya stood, not sure what to make of the werewolf as he stalked towards her. "Uh. . . I should probably go."
"Why go now? What's the rush? It's not like you have any other engagements to attend to." Remus stated, halting his progress, his eyes drinking in the sight of her hungrily. "Little Red Riding Hood." His voice dropped an octave as he began to circle her, like a hawk circling prey. "You sure are lookin' good." His wolf instincts had taken over completely, and before he realized what he was doing, he had her pressed up against a wall, "You're everything that a Big Bad Wolf could want." He finished, panting slightly. In the window, a nearly full moon shone brightly, illuminating the room almost like daylight.
"Remus. . ." Raya stared at him, mesmerized by the lips just scant millimeters from hers. "I don't think. . ."
"Don't think." He commanded, his eyes flashing amber. "Just feel." He brought his lips crashing down on hers, his arms pinning hers above her head.
A low growl started deep in Raya's throat, and she almost purred. Her head swam with a multitude of sensations and reactions, the very most prominent one was not to stop. He drew back and she almost groaned at the loss of contact. "Was that necessary?" She queried, her eyes half-lidded and her lips swollen. "Like you said, it's not like I have anywhere to go." Her breath hitched suddenly as one of his hands began traveling up her skirt.
"Gods, do you realize just how gorgeous you are. How hard it is for me to keep my hands off you in class?" His voice was rough with emotion, his eyes alight with lust.
A rather harried knock interrupted them, and Remus tore himself away from her with a rather loud growl. "This had BETTER be GOOD!"
He opened the door to admit a very loud Sirius. "Remus, buddy! I didn't realize you were in here with a girl, you dog!"
"Yes you did. Now, Sirius, is there something you need." Remus growled at his friend.
"Yes, I need this beautiful young lady here. The Headmaster requires her presence for a reason as yet unfathomable by me."
Remus glared at Sirius, as he held out his arm for her, a rising possessiveness causing him to leap out and capture Raya's hand in his. "I'll walk her. Thank you." He replied stiffly, his eyes flashing amber again. He strolled out with her into the hall.
"Remus." Sirius looked slightly hurt by that, but shook it off. "I forgot, it's THAT time of month again. You always are irritable now." Then a look of realization crossed his face when he caught the jealous way Remus guarded Raya from view as they walked down the hall, as if another male looking upon her would mean almost certain death. "Oh dear." Sirius whispered to himself, "It's mating season and the wolf is on the prowl."
"Raya!" Sirius caught up with them, turning his attention casual. "Did you realize the Wolf mates for life?"
Remus glared at him behind her back, but she gave a nervous laugh. "As a matter of fact, Sirius, I was aware of that certain. . . trait. . . in wolves. It is one I greatly admire. In fact, it is one that I would love to experience."
Sirius grinned salaciously, "This is quite an interesting conversation."
"Mmmm." Remus added, thinking over her words. *Something I'd love to experience, eh? *
*~*~*~*
Melody glanced at Hermione with a sad look on her tiny face. "Is it for certain?" She asked her companion, a tiny child with large crimson eyes and white hair.
"Melody, you know what you have to do. It is up to you alone to make her see that this gift of hers is a bane and a blessing. Right now, she is having a hard time controlling it."
"But. . .what if they don't agree?" She jerked her head at Draco and the others.
"They don't have to. This is your responsibility alone."
"I don't want to go back to that man. He's a horrid example of the human race as there ever was one. I don't want to endanger her."
"She has to do it. No way around it."
"Fine then, Athena, but remember, this was YOUR idea."
"Who're you talking to Ari?" George's voice cut her conversation short, as he caught the tail end of her childish babbling.
"Tena." Melody responded with a gap toothed grin.
"And is Tena a new friend of yours."
"No. Old. Vewy old." She replied, with a childish laugh.
*~*~*~*
A/N: Not a very long chappie at all, but it featured one of the two quads that I haven't dwelled much on. Hopefully it works itself out. And if anyone is confused as to why Mel's speaking so far above her age, what she's saying actually sounds like baby babble. Honestly. She's not a prodigy or anything. . .lol. Well, don't forget to RR. And I made over a three hundred reviews. Thank you so very very much!!!!!
Love,
~Me~
DOUBLE TROUBLE
CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE
Raya blinked the sleep out of her eyes, recoiling as her bare feet hit the cold stone floors. She yawned, stretching the kinks out of her muscles, and padded to the bathroom quietly, trying not to wake her sisters.
Once in the bathroom, she splashed water on her face, trying to wake herself up enough for coherent thought. She still felt the excitement of the night before flooding through her, but there was a sort of longing wistfulness too. She wanted someone to belong to, to need.
"No matter." She said quietly to her reflection, a ghost of a smile playing about her lips. "I'll find someone eventually." She thought back to the train ride, and kissing Remus. Lately, she couldn't get the thought of him out of her head. The way he taught his class left her breathless, he was so. . . exciting, when he delved into a subject that truly held his interest, and the class could sense it. It was amazing to see the transformation, his brown eyes shone, his step was enthusiastic, even on the days before the full moon. She pondered his illness for a moment, running her hands through her auburn hair distractedly. Lycanthrope was not totally infallible, there was the Wolfsbane potion that allowed him to pass the night in relative harmlessness.
Shaking her head, she sighed. "I really need a shower." She whispered, accioed some clothing she had forgotten to get, and climbed readily under the steaming spigot, reveling in the hot water, idly musing on how there were muggle-type showers in a Wizarding School.
*~*~*~*
Remus scratched his chin idly, a goofy grin spreading across his face as the thought of Raya once again flitted across his mind. He looked forward to his class, just so that he could see her. He normally never allowed himself to get close to a girl, but she had something about her, something that drew him like a moth to flame. He snorted slightly at the pun-like thought. "Moth to flame."
He wondered, for a moment, what she was doing. *Most likely showering. Nude. * The wolf in him panted. Remus pictured it for a moment, and then shook his head, clearing it. "Nasty old Wolf." He whispered, as another picture of Raya popped into his head. If he didn't stop, he'd never be able to look her in the face again.
For a moment, he stopped, pondering what month it was. . . late October. His eyes widened in realization, he should have recognized the signs before. It was mating season. The start was actually. . . today.
He was struck dumb, two days from the full moon and he suddenly realizes it's mating season. How could he FORGET something like THAT?!
It would probably be better if Raya took a couple of days off. *NO! * the wolf in him snarled savagely. Yes, probably better if she took a couple of days off, or he wouldn't be responsible for his actions.
*~*~*~*
"I wonder where Remus is." Raya mused aloud, much to the amusement of her sisters.
"Aw, now I've seen everything. Raya has a crush." Skylar teased, ruffling Raya's deep mahogany hair.
"I do NOT have a crush. If you've forgotten, it IS close to the full moon. I was just wondering if he was alright. And Sky, don't start on me about crushes. I seen the way you were eyeing Sirius. I'm not totally oblivious, y'know."
"I have not been EYEING Sirius!" Skylar vehemently denied, even as her eyes slid to lock on the rather handsome man, who was currently chatting amiably with Charlie, even though his eyes were hooded slightly with worry.
"You have too."
"Have not."
"Too."
"Not."
"Too."
"Not."
"TOO!"
"NOT!"
"UH HUH!"
"NUH UH!"
"Stop it, both of you!" Danielle glared at her sisters, who in turn, glared at her.
"Stay out of this Elle. We've all seen the way you've tried to chat up Bill."
Danielle flushed, her jaw agape. "Chat him up?!"
"Yes. Now. Nuh uh."
"Uh Huh."
"Nuh Uh."
"If you two don't shut up, you'll be wearing my oatmeal." Elizabeth growled, her face slightly green. "And I mean it."
"You wouldn't dare." Skylar sneered, even though Danielle was making slashing signals across her throat.
"I wouldn't dare?" Elizabeth blinked. "Sky, you've lived with me your whole life, and now you're telling me I wouldn't dare throw food on you?"
"Yes, I am."
"Damn it Skylar, shut up!" Raya hissed furtively, kicking her sibling sharply under the table. "Hormones Sky, she's being eat up with them!"
"She's only three months preg-" A spoonful of oatmeal slapped Skylar right between the eyes, effectively halting her protestation.
"Oh my god." Danielle stared at Elizabeth. "You just didn't."
"It's her fault." Elizabeth protested, just before a glass of orange juice was dumped on her head. "Sky!!"
By this time, the Great Hall was silent, watching their Assistant Professors with curious awe.
"You hit me with oatmeal."
"Yeah, well." Elizabeth picked up her plate of eggs, mashing them in Skylar's face. "Now you're wearing my eggs."
Skylar nodded, a smile on her face. "Yum. But with that juice, wouldn't you like some gravy?" And with that, she poured the some of her gravy over Elizabeth's head. "Elizabeth, darling, you look simply smashing."
"I can't believe you two!" Danielle hissed, well aware they were being stared at.
"Shall we, sister dear?" Elizabeth asked Skylar, grinning like mad.
"We shall." Both grabbed a handful of oatmeal and flung it right at Danielle, hitting her squarely in the face.
"Nuh UH! YOU JUST DID NOT!" Danielle spluttered, rising to her feet. "This. . . Means. . .War!" She picked up two handfuls of fried apples, slinging it right at Raya.
Raya stared at Danielle in shock, then growled. "You. . ." Grabbing a handful of scrambled eggs, she pelted Danielle with them.
Elizabeth grabbed a handful of fried potatoes, stalking over to the Gryffindor table, a smirk on her face. Hermione watched in horror as her cousin advanced on her with evil intent. "Don't you dare, Beth. I mean it!"
Elizabeth stopped, her smile giant. "Who says I was going to get you?"
Hermione gave her a puzzled glance. And then Elizabeth pounced, rubbing potato right into the hair of the Boy-Who-Lived.
"Food Fight." Her whispered voice carried over the Hall as if she had screamed. An instant later, food was flying through the air, hitting Professors, Assistant Professors, and students in kind.
Professor Dumbledore laughed merrily, as he was yet again pelted with food.
"I don't see why this is so amusing." Snape snarled, "And I intend to put a stop to it."
"You will NOT Severus." Dumbledore reprimanded, his eyes twinkling infernally. "I wouldn't let Minerva, so you will not. They need to relieve a little tension." His blue eyes were trained on a young raven-haired boy who was thoroughly enjoying himself, as if he had never participated in one before.
*~*~*~*
Remus sat up straight, stretching, rubbing his aching hand with a slight grimace. Raya sat quietly in the corner, grading fifth year reports, her hand flying across the parchment with grace.
He growled softly, why she hadn't taken his advice and gotten a day of rest before she'd have to teach the class for the rest of the week, he didn't know. A wolfish smile slid easily across his face, as he watched her.
Her scent carried across the rather small office, dew and moonlight. It almost drove him over the edge. Her only saving grace was that his human side did still have the ability of control.
Though how much was doubtful at the moment.
"Remus?" Raya raised her eyes to meet his intense gaze. "Do you mind if I take off my robes?"
He swallowed hard, *Why now? * "No. . .go ahead." He croaked, his throat dry.
Raya nodded absently, throwing aside her stifling robes with relish.
His eyes bugged out as he noticed her outfit. *Today of all days. *
She adjusted her blue jean, thigh high, skirt, and tugged at her red hoodie that proudly pronounced 'Little Red Riding Hood' in bold black letters.
The wolf in him growled suddenly. He didn't realize that he growled aloud until Raya's eyes caught his in surprise. It was the look of docile innocence that did him in. He couldn't control the urge that caused him to leap from the chair.
"Er. . . Remus?" Raya stood, not sure what to make of the werewolf as he stalked towards her. "Uh. . . I should probably go."
"Why go now? What's the rush? It's not like you have any other engagements to attend to." Remus stated, halting his progress, his eyes drinking in the sight of her hungrily. "Little Red Riding Hood." His voice dropped an octave as he began to circle her, like a hawk circling prey. "You sure are lookin' good." His wolf instincts had taken over completely, and before he realized what he was doing, he had her pressed up against a wall, "You're everything that a Big Bad Wolf could want." He finished, panting slightly. In the window, a nearly full moon shone brightly, illuminating the room almost like daylight.
"Remus. . ." Raya stared at him, mesmerized by the lips just scant millimeters from hers. "I don't think. . ."
"Don't think." He commanded, his eyes flashing amber. "Just feel." He brought his lips crashing down on hers, his arms pinning hers above her head.
A low growl started deep in Raya's throat, and she almost purred. Her head swam with a multitude of sensations and reactions, the very most prominent one was not to stop. He drew back and she almost groaned at the loss of contact. "Was that necessary?" She queried, her eyes half-lidded and her lips swollen. "Like you said, it's not like I have anywhere to go." Her breath hitched suddenly as one of his hands began traveling up her skirt.
"Gods, do you realize just how gorgeous you are. How hard it is for me to keep my hands off you in class?" His voice was rough with emotion, his eyes alight with lust.
A rather harried knock interrupted them, and Remus tore himself away from her with a rather loud growl. "This had BETTER be GOOD!"
He opened the door to admit a very loud Sirius. "Remus, buddy! I didn't realize you were in here with a girl, you dog!"
"Yes you did. Now, Sirius, is there something you need." Remus growled at his friend.
"Yes, I need this beautiful young lady here. The Headmaster requires her presence for a reason as yet unfathomable by me."
Remus glared at Sirius, as he held out his arm for her, a rising possessiveness causing him to leap out and capture Raya's hand in his. "I'll walk her. Thank you." He replied stiffly, his eyes flashing amber again. He strolled out with her into the hall.
"Remus." Sirius looked slightly hurt by that, but shook it off. "I forgot, it's THAT time of month again. You always are irritable now." Then a look of realization crossed his face when he caught the jealous way Remus guarded Raya from view as they walked down the hall, as if another male looking upon her would mean almost certain death. "Oh dear." Sirius whispered to himself, "It's mating season and the wolf is on the prowl."
"Raya!" Sirius caught up with them, turning his attention casual. "Did you realize the Wolf mates for life?"
Remus glared at him behind her back, but she gave a nervous laugh. "As a matter of fact, Sirius, I was aware of that certain. . . trait. . . in wolves. It is one I greatly admire. In fact, it is one that I would love to experience."
Sirius grinned salaciously, "This is quite an interesting conversation."
"Mmmm." Remus added, thinking over her words. *Something I'd love to experience, eh? *
*~*~*~*
Melody glanced at Hermione with a sad look on her tiny face. "Is it for certain?" She asked her companion, a tiny child with large crimson eyes and white hair.
"Melody, you know what you have to do. It is up to you alone to make her see that this gift of hers is a bane and a blessing. Right now, she is having a hard time controlling it."
"But. . .what if they don't agree?" She jerked her head at Draco and the others.
"They don't have to. This is your responsibility alone."
"I don't want to go back to that man. He's a horrid example of the human race as there ever was one. I don't want to endanger her."
"She has to do it. No way around it."
"Fine then, Athena, but remember, this was YOUR idea."
"Who're you talking to Ari?" George's voice cut her conversation short, as he caught the tail end of her childish babbling.
"Tena." Melody responded with a gap toothed grin.
"And is Tena a new friend of yours."
"No. Old. Vewy old." She replied, with a childish laugh.
*~*~*~*
A/N: Not a very long chappie at all, but it featured one of the two quads that I haven't dwelled much on. Hopefully it works itself out. And if anyone is confused as to why Mel's speaking so far above her age, what she's saying actually sounds like baby babble. Honestly. She's not a prodigy or anything. . .lol. Well, don't forget to RR. And I made over a three hundred reviews. Thank you so very very much!!!!!
Love,
~Me~
