The Tutor
Summary: Lily Evans is a sweet sixteen year old whom just happens to attend a school for Witchcraft and Wizardry. She has her friends Alyssa Jean, Lindsay, and Sunny that help her through school, and help her prank her sister over the summer. But something happens once she starts her Sixth Year at Hogwarts that involves the Seventh Year Marauders, who just want to prank Snape. James Potter, a famous Marauder, after something that is cured, starts to fail his classes, and needs some help. Guess who he turns to?
Author's Note: Transfers were supposed to come in this chapter, but I'm afraid with my school problems, it had to be fixed, and therefore, they will not be in until ch.5.
Chapter Three
"Madam Pomfrey," Sunny said, quickly, her eyes searching the room for escape. She gripped Lily's hand and sucked in a large amount of air.
"What is going on here?" Madam Pomfrey repeated, spotting the now unconscious werewolf. She rushed to him, her wand out stretched in case he wasn't out cold.
Snape stepped forward, his greasy expression murderous. "Lupin here tried to eat me alive!"
Pomfrey stopped checking Remus the Wolf, and narrowed her eyes at him. "Mister Snape, I'm surprised you would say that! After all, isn't your grandfather a werewolf? Now, I have absolutely no idea how or why you people are here, but you're crowding him. Now, I will accompany you to Professor Dumbledore's office after I finish my inspection of Remus. Anyone who is hurt, come here now."
James, who had stopped groaning, slowly got up with help from Lily, and limped over to her. "Could you help me?"
Her eyes widened. "He didn't bite you, did he?"
"No, he just scratched me. He didn't bite me," James assured the young nurse.
With a wave of her wand, James was cured and he sighed. "Thanks."
"Don't thank me. Will, uh, you please leave the Shack? Wait outside; I'll be there in a minute."
The kids left the Shack and exited the Whomping Willow. Lindsay, AJ, Sunny, Kayla, and Lily were shivering. James was helping Sirius and Peter up, and didn't notice.
Kayla, whom had stayed silent most of the time except for the shriek she gave when she saw Remus and the boys transform, slapped Sirius.
"You told me you had plans, and this was what you had in mind? You're such a pig, Sirius Black! I'm much more attractive then a wolf!" she shrieked. Her manicured fingers threaded themselves in her hair. "This so needs to get out that Sirius Black is dating a wolf."
Sunny's eyes widened. Although she didn't like the idea that Remus was a werewolf, if people found out, they would shun him, call him names, they might even do worse. She shook her head. "Kayla, don't."
Kayla smirked. "You think you're going to stop me? Sirius hurt me, and that's bad. If someone hurts me, they pay."
"I think what she's trying to say, Kayla, is don't ever say a word about the wolf. Say Sirius French kissed Snape, but don't ever bring the wolf into a gossip horde, okay?" AJ spat, her eyes blazing.
Snape let out a roar. "You will do no such thing, Valmont! If you even say I went near Black, I will hunt you down and –"
Peter cut in, squeakily. "Let's just forget this night ever happened. Especially the wolf part… And maybe the whole rat, dog and stag part?"
Lindsay nodded furiously. "Let's all agree on it. And then, once we get to Dumbledore's we leave out the part about my Petey and his little stags, and dogs, and rats."
"Why should I? It would get all three of you expelled," Snape smirked; he was glad he had a reason to get the boys expelled.
Kayla grinned. "Snape, if you say a word about the animals, I will personally make sure the school finds out about your grandfather."
The small group quieted, surprised Kayla had said something smart.
"Fine, but if anyone finds out, I will tell Professor Dumbledore about your after class hobbies," snapped Snape.
Madam Pomfrey came bustling out the tree, and walked over to them. She ushered the group back into Hogwarts, whilst badgering them about why they were there. They all kept their lips sealed, well, everyone but Lindsay and Peter. They were, as AJ would put it, busy with the smoochies.
"I don't know what you were thinking, children…" she had said, and then dived into a discussion about how they were kids and not adults that could go everywhere on the grounds.
AJ frowned. "The whole Snape thing irks me. He seems like the type to hold this in for a long time, and then just accidentally tell someone about Remus."
Lily nodded. "I don't trust him as far as I can throw him, which is not far at all, because I don't want to touch the slimy Slytherin."
The young nurse badgered them until they reached McGonagall's…something of McGonagall's. Lily glanced curiously at Sunny, who shrugged. Madam Pomfrey knocked, and it took a few minutes, but she cracked open the door, and glanced wearily at them. She shut the door.
Madam Pomfrey stood in shocked silence. AJ patted her arm. "Don't worry, Madam Pomfrey, I would be just as cagey to see them at my door."
She frowned at AJ who smiled nervously. The door opened and McGonagall was wrapping herself in her robe. She yawned.
"What in the name of Merlin are you people doing at my door at this time of night?" she asked, yawning once again.
Madam Pomfrey sighed. "Minerva, I'd have taken them myself, but I've patients to attend to, so I'm in no place to take them."
"Take them where, Poppy?"
"To Dumbledore's, Minerva. I was checking up on...Remus Lupin, and Miller, Cash, Bryant, Pettigrew, Black, Valmont, Evans, Potter, and Snape were there. How they got there is beyond me," Madam Pomfrey sighed.
McGonagall glared at the small group through narrow eyes. "I will take them there, Poppy. Do get back to your patients."
"Oh, and Minerva? I don't want to say this in front of them," she leaned forward. "There's been an attack. One student is in coma. Once I get back there, I'll do everything in my power to get the poor girl alright."
"An attack," McGonagall said, her voice hushed. "Was it more than one student?"
"No, Minerva, just the one." Madam Pomfrey straightened. "I'm going to the Wing. Do not let them get off easily."
McGonagall nodded and wished Pomfrey goodbye, and turned on the group, her stern glare etched in her face.
"Let's go," she murmured, glaring at every one of the students, each one of them wincing.
She ushered them to a gargoyle and said, "Chocolate Frogs." The gargoyle sprung to life, and moved aside where a grand staircase awaited them. She got everyone on it, and up they went to Dumbledore's office. Knocking on a door, McGonagall brushed her hands over her nightcap.
Opening the door a few minutes later, a flustered Dumbledore stuck his head out. "Minerva, such a wonderful night, eh? What do I owe this pleasure to?"
"These kids," she scowled, and nodded her head towards them.
Dumbledore seemed to blush, and he opened his door wider. "Come in, come in. I'm assuming you've heard about the..."
"No, Albus, they were--visiting Remus Lupin," McGonagall bristled.
"Tonight? My children, you shouldn't be seeing him on a night like this," Dumbledore smiled. He shook his head. "Please, stand outside except for Mister Potter and Miss Evans. You too, Minerva."
*****
Lily and James' Interrogation
"How are you coming along with the potion, Mister Potter?" Dumbledore asked, cheerfully.
"Uh, we're--ah--coming along just great," James said nervously, while glancing over at Lily.
"That's good," he smiled. "I know you can't wait to be away from one another. But...what were you doing down at the Shrieking Shack? James, please tell your said, and then Lily."
James cleared his throat. "Well, uh, Remus had told us about his...lunar troubles about...five years ago. So we knew where he was when he left to see his...mother."
"Yes, go on."
"Well, tonight...Sirius told Snape how to...get into the tree. Remus'd told us before, but we never did anything about it. He had told us over the summer that Snape'd be out of our hair, but we thought he was just going to prank him. So, after classes, Sirius told us that he had told Snape how to get in there with Remus. Snape'd be killed. And even though he and I aren't on the best of terms, I don't want to see him killed. So, anyways, everyone followed me and Lily to the tree, and Snape was there. Remus scratched me. And...well. That's basically it."
Dumbledore sighed and nodded. "Miss Evans?"
Lily gulped. "Okay, it was after classes, James and I were doing our homework. And Sirius was with Kayla, and he came over and complained. And...then...Sirius mentioned something about a prank. I'd no idea what he was on about, but apparently James had. He got real angry--and red, and told me to stand. Then we snuck out the castle to the tree. I saw a person go in, I suppose it was Snape. James told me Remus was a werewolf on the way. I feel so sorry for him--sorry. And, er, then the rest happened in a blur. The next thing that stands out is Madam Pomfrey coming and screeching her head off like a banshee."
"Thank you, Lily, James. Please wait outside and bring in Miss Miller and Miss Cash," Dumbledore said quietly.
James and Lily practically ran to the door, threw it open, and sighed. Lily nodded at AJ and Sunny. "Your turn."
Sunny and Alyssa's Interrogation
Walking in, both shuddering, they sat down beside each other and gulped simultaneously. Sunny's breaths were coming in short pants, and she was sweating.
Dumbledore chuckled. "Please, Miss Cash, breathe before you pass out."
Sunny nodded and sucked in air. She smiled nervously at him.
"Lily and James have told me their side of the story, but I'd like to know what you were doing there. I understand Lily's predicament; after all, she is bonded to him. Miss Cash?"
"I followed them," Sunny whispered. "I know I shouldn't have, but I did. So can I go now?"
"Miss Cash, there are a few things I'd like to know. Did Remus bite you?"
"No. He didn't even come near me."
"All right. Miss Miller, what were you doing there?"
"The same as Sunny, sir; I followed them. And, no, Remus did not bite me. But I recommend you check Snape for rabies. He's got a terrible roar," AJ said quietly.
"Thank you for the suggestion, Miss Miller. Now, Alyssa, there was a student attacked in the Gryffindor Seventh Year dorms, you didn't hear anything before, did you?" Dumbledore asked.
"I didn't hear a thing. I only just heard about it from McGonagall," AJ said, her eyes wide. "Who was it?"
"Ah, girls, I know you won't start rumors, so just to be sure, don't spread this around. It was…Ashley Minent."
Sunny and AJ sat quiet. Sunny's eyes suddenly lit up. "You mean Ashley Minent, the Head Girl's best friend?"
Dumbledore looked confused. "I believe so. You may leave, but tell Misters Black and Snape to come in?"
"Of course," they chirped, happy to leave.
Opening the door, Sunny said brightly, "Sirius, Snape, he's waitin' for ya!"
Sirius and Severus' Interrogation
"Ah, just the people I wanted to see…" Dumbledore smiled. He threaded a hand in his long, silver beard. "Now I hear from Misses Miller, Evans, and Cash that you, Sirius, told Severus how to get into the Whomping Willow?"
Sirius nodded nervously. "Only as a prank."
"Lupin could've eaten me alive, Black!" Snape spat, his eyes glittering dangerously.
"Well, it would've been good for us all, Snape! You need to leave us alone, or you'll deal with--"
"Boys! Calm down this instant. All I wanted was a confirmation, not a brawl. I don't think my office or Fawkes would like blood on everything," Dumbledore grumbled, absentmindedly petting his pet phoenix, Fawkes.
They quieted, but glared at each other.
After more arguments and interruptions, Professor Dumbledore got the final story. He looked much older than his age. Sighing, he placed his hands on his desk, and nodded at Snape.
"Could you stand outside, Severus? Thank you." He glanced over at Sirius who was scowling at the door. "Mister Black, you know that you will have to be punished."
"What do I get?" he asked. "Detention for the rest of the year? One hundred points from Gryffindor?"
"Sirius, I'm truly sorry, but I have to suspend you for two weeks."
"Suspend me? Suspend me? You can't! The potion, I have to help Moony, Prongs and Wormtail!" Sirius shouted, his eyes wide.
"I am sorry, Sirius." His voice was drowned out by the slamming of a door.
End of All Interrogation
"What happened?" Lily asked, seeing the murderous look on Sirius' face. She stood, and they all walked back to their respective Common Rooms.
"I've been suspended, that's what. And all because of a stupid prank," Sirius spat, his eyes dim.
A ripple of gasps spread through the small group, and most gave Sirius their sympathy. He did not take that well.
"What, you think I can't take being suspended for two weeks? You think I need your pity?" he shouted as they reached the portrait of the Fat Lady. She seemed to be talking with her friend, Violet, and looked a bit tipsy.
"Watch it, young man," the Fat Lady hiccupped. She poured something into a wine glass and downed it. She glanced at the group, and said in a voice that was slurred, "Aren't you all rats in a nutshell. Oops. I do believe I'm drunk."
Lily giggled. "Are you all right, Miss Fat Lady?"
The Fat Lady smiled down at Lily. "You two would make such a nice couple. Too bad the boy doesn't float that way."
James scowled. "Of course I float her way! Hanky panky."
"Yes, of course you do, Potter. Now in you go."
Sirius stormed up to the boy's dorm, slamming the door shut. Alice was asleep in her bed, and Remus wasn't there, so there was one free. All the girls were sleeping in their beds, James and Peter next to Lily and Lindsay.
Silently, they went up to the dorm, changed, and fell in their beds.
Lily turned on her side, and whispered to the awake James, "I can't believe he got suspended."
"Neither can I, but Padfoot deserved it. He's my best friend, I love him like a brother, but he deserved it. He deserves what Moony's gonna give him. And that's just not a stern talking to," James whispered back to her.
"Poor Remus," Lily whispered. "How long since he's been…sick?"
"He was little when he was bitten, Lily. Thought he wasn't going to be able to come here," James responded.
Lily frowned. "That's so sad."
"It is. Did you know about Snape's…?"
Morning
Speaking of Remus…
"Mister Lupin, how are you feeling?" Madam Pomfrey asked, brushing his bangs back from his clammy face.
Remus moaned. "I had a dream," he whispered hoarsely. "Lily was there…was she? Please tell me."
"Yes she was, Remus. Lay down, I don't want you injuring yourself," she said sternly. Madam Pomfrey then went to check on another patient.
Remus sighed and his head sank into the pillow. His face perked up when he heard someone groan. Remus looked on his left and spotted a very pretty blonde girl wincing when she opened her eyes. The girl shrieked and struggled to get up, but Madam Pomfrey came bustling over and restrained the girl.
"Miss Minent, please, get back in bed!"
"No," the girl shouted, tears falling freely from her large blue eyes, "she'll kill me! She'll get me! Please, save me! She's going to kill me!"
Madam Pomfrey had a time getting the short young woman to get back in her bed, but once she did, the girl started to weep.
Looking over at Remus, she sighed, "Watch her. I need to see Dumbledore."
He nodded. With a flick of Pomfrey's wand, he found his bed closer to hers.
The girl sniffled and looked up at Remus. "Are you trying to be killed as well?"
"No," he said truthfully. "What's wrong? Did someone try to harm you?"
She closed her eyes. "Yes," she breathed. "She came after me with her wand. She wanted to kill me. She's a Death Eater."
"Who is?" Remus asked, suddenly afraid for the school's safety.
"I don't know. Oh, you must think I'm a raving loony. I'm Ashley Minent, by the way. And you're Remus Lupin, I presume?" Ashley said.
"You presume correctly. Ashley, was the girl a Slytherin?"
"I'm not sure, Remus. She wore a cloak over her body and face," she said, her voice slightly breaking. "She's gonna come after me again. And I'm tuck in here because she thinks I'm crazy and I'm gonna miss class and I can't run." Ashley nervously ran a hand through her long blonde hair.
Remus thought Ashley looked a tad familiar, but he couldn't place her face. "What House are you in?"
"Gryffindor," she smiled. "I'm a bookworm, you're a Marauder. You don't notice people like me…unless, that is, you meet them in a hospital wing and she acts barmy." She giggled. "I guess I am a bit off the wall."
"You're not," he said quickly.
Ashley waved a hand at him. "Let's change the subject, shall we? Have you ever been pantsed?"
He looked confused and Ashley giggled. "It's when someone pulls down your pants or skirt in front of everyone."
"Ah," he chuckled, "I see…"
She smiled faintly. "Yeah…it was horrible… I was walking out of the girls' lavatory, and that Slytherin girl, you know, Narcissa Morton? Well, I had dropped my sack coming out of it, and I felt a breeze, but I thought it was nothing. And, well, she didn't pants me; she just stuck some toilet paper down my skirt." Remus' eyes widened and he stifled laughter. Ashley rolled her eyes. "I was nearing the Charms classroom, and suddenly everyone busted out laughing. I turned around and people were staring me, pointing at my pants. I looked down and saw the toilet paper and my skirt side-by-side."
Remus' smirks turned into a full fledged laughing. He was slapping his knees, wiping his eyes, and he winced every so often. Ashley huffed and looked around cautiously.
"Shut up," she hissed.
"Sorry, it's just -- that's hysterical!" he choked, his laughter giving away.
Ashley smiled. "It is until it's done to you. Have you ever been publicly humiliated?"
Remus became quiet and thought about what Snape would do if he told anyone about his lycanthrope. He nodded.
Madam Pomfrey walked in looking sober. She took out her wand.
"Dearies, this is for your own good," she said, and flicked her wand.
Remus and Ashley were out like a light, and so were every student and teacher on the campus. Madam Pomfrey looked satisfied with herself.
"Let the fun begin," she grinned sadistically, and with a pop, there stood a 6'2" pale blonde seventeen year old with a distinct pointed face. Lucius Malfoy walked out the Hospital Wing, twirling his wand in his hand, whistling a jaunty tune.
Author's Note 2: With school and everything, updates will not be frequent. I'm sorry for the shortness, but it's all I can do right now. I'll work on this, but I'm not positive when the next one will be up. Thanks, & please review!