Note: Danae is the only character that belongs to me, the others are all parts of the J.K Rowling organisation. However there will be made up names in places where required.

Thank you to Miss Gryffindor for my first review!!

Chapter 2: One Man's Mistake is Another's Fortune

Danae raced down to the Slytherin common room and stopped outside the portrait. Smiling she looked up at the Old Man and sighed.

"Lycan Dar"

The Old Man smiled gleefully as he opened up for her to enter through. The common room was as dark and dank as usual. The fire glowed softly in the darkness and the flames lit up the fireplace like lights on a Christmas tree. Danae walked towards it slowly and looked around for signs of anybody else in the room. A shadow of somebody sat in the largest of all the armchairs stood up quickly and stepped into the light of the fire. Draco Malfoy had shown himself and he looked around the room finally resting his eyes upon Danae.

"Well... well. Look what dragged itself into my common room. You were supposed to meet me at the coffee shop today! Remember?"

He looked at her with an evil glint in his eye and a slight sneer on his face. Danae rolled her eyes and let out a little laugh as she started walking towards her dormitory.

"What can I say Draco? I got a better offer... Good Night."

Danae walked past him and sighed, still in thoughts of what had happened previously. Draco didn't take kindly to her tone and spun around grabbing her arm harshly and pulling her towards him. He looked directly into her eyes and surveyed her body. She struggled in his touch and glared.

"You do not talk to me like that! How could you possibly get a better offer than the best?"

He spat his words at her so she stopped wriggling and lifted a hand to slap him. Sharply her hand made contact with his face and he relinquished his hold on her, his face jerked sideways with the force. Danae stood there staring at him and shook her head.

"Its quite easy Draco. And don't ever touch me. You may be rich but I'm one thing you cannot afford!"

With that she turned and walked down the large stone steps to her dormitory door. Pulling it open she stepped inside and leant against it as she closed it. She let out a hearty sigh and noticed that every other girl was in bed asleep. Miserable idiots! What is it with going to bed at 10pm? She walked over to her bed and sat on the edge of it, looking around the room she realised how different it was in the darkness. It seemed to hide everyone's secrets in its corners, darkened areas that held the folds of ones heart. Leaning back on her bed she stared up at her bed canopy, it was a beautiful deep shade of green with black in it, however she really could care less about the bed drapes. I wonder what he's doing? Oh stop it! He is probably sat at his desk forgetting everything! And what do you care anyway? He's just another person you could wrap round your finger.

Remus was sat on his bed with his head in his hands, he couldn't get rid of the taste of Danae's lips from his own and her smell still swamped his nose. Shaking his head he stood up and went to his drinks cabinet taking out a small tumbler glass and a bottle of firewhiskey. He poured the liquid into the glass and downed it in one go, he knew that this was not going to be an easy night. He had so many worries floating around his mind that he couldn't think straight and had to give up all his futile attempts of marking his class papers. Looking around his room he decided he could no longer bear being trapped in doors, he may transform only once a month but his wolf instincts remained forever and wolves didn't like being behind four walls. After putting on his jacket he headed out his door and into the school corridors. They were quite foreboding in the darkness and rather long, or maybe that was just because of his mood.

Danae sat up on her bed and slapped the bedpost she was frustrated and bored. She stood up and quietly walked to the dormitory door pulling it open slowly and then leaving. The common room was suddenly extremely dark with no fire to even light it up. She headed up the cold steps and walked into the centre of the common room. Unsure of whether or not to stay in there or go for a walk she opted for the walk, she would just have to be careful not to run into the teachers on guard. She pushed the portrait open and stepped outside into the corridor; the gush of wind from the open doors at the end of the corridor blew around her. Her hair blew around her face and she peered into the darkness to see who had exited the building. Danae walked towards the doors and left through them. Stepping out into the night sky she saw a figure of a man sat down on a bench in the distance. Tilting her head to try a peer to see who it was she started walking towards them.

"Don't you know it's a little late to be out?"

The man turned around as she approached to reveal his identity.

"Professor Lupin? What are you doing out here?"

She smiled as realisation hit her of who it was. She sat down next to him crossing her legs and leaning back on the bench. Remus looked at her and felt a surge of happiness at seeing her again; he ran a hand through his messy hair and faced forward not turning to look at her.

"I could say the same for you Miss Felise. It is far to late for you to be out as well. As for my reasons I needed time to think and air to breathe. What are you doing out here?"

Remus finally turned to face her and it was a good job it was dark and she couldn't see the colour of his cheeks. Just looking at her brought back the memory of their kiss and it made him flush. Danae smiled at him and leant forward so that they were looking at each other face to face.

"Same. I am afraid I don't do well inside stonewalls. I prefer the air of the night."

She looked into his eyes and smiled beautifully, he returned the smile as she touched his face with one of her hands. He pulled back suddenly and stood up walking towards the stone pillar a few feet away. He sighed and shook his head.

"I can't. I am your teacher and I must abide by all the rules, and one rule being I don't touch a student."

Danae looked at him and her eyes went wide. Hadn't he already broken that rule? She stood up and walked to the other side of the pillar to face him. His eyes looked as though they were filled with sorrow yet they still had a small gleam in them as they traced Danae's face. She lifted a hand to his face and smoothed his cheek slightly, his skin soft despite its rough appearance. Remus closed his eyes at her touch and felt a bubble within his stomach that seemed to rise through his body. He raised his hand and took a hold of hers softly and pulled it down from his face, he didn't let go of it though. Looking down into her eyes he found it hard to concentrate, he felt himself slipping into that same feeling of desire that he had in his office.

"You are a very beautiful girl but I am old enough to know better than this."

Danae looked up into his brown eyes and smiled, she didn't speak she just stepped forward and kept on staring. She took a deep breath and smiled. Remus couldn't stop himself, he placed one hand on the small of her back and pulled her towards him and he still had hold of her hand with the other. He leant down slightly and pressed his lips to hers once more, he pushed his tongue into her mouth and began to kiss her passionately. Danae wasn't sure what he was going to do but was happy when he placed his hand on her back, as he kissed her she stood up on her toes and leaned in as she raised one hand to the back of his neck pulling him deeper into the kiss. Remus felt ecstasy run through his body with her touch, he had never felt this way before. She seemed to send thrills though him that nobody else had succeeded in doing. He spun her around slightly so that her back was against the pillar and began kissing her faster as his hunger for her grew. Danae felt her back touch the pillar and now had both arms around his neck kissing him with just as much force and passion, suddenly she felt him pull away from her and she stared at him blinking. Remus had pulled away so suddenly that he stumbled backwards slightly and struggled to regain his balance. He shook his head and looked at her apologetically.

"Miss Felise I apologise but I can't, still being here is breaking about a thousand school policies and to remain in... that position could cost me my job and your education. I am sorry."

He looked at her and felt himself get angry, not with her but with himself. He turned round and marched off back towards the castle, he didn't turn around nor did he stop. Once he had reached the doors he finally paused, he placed his hands upon the handles and slowly pulled them open. He walked into the darkness of the castle and pulled the doors behind him without turning round. Danae didn't know what to say or do she was speechless and in shock. She watched him walk back off towards the castle normally she was the one to stop anything happening with another but she hadn't wanted anything other than to be in his touch. As he entered Hogwarts she slumped against the pillar, wide-eyed and hurt. What did I do? She felt a small tear escape from her eyes and she touched it softly with her fingertip. It had been many years since she had cried and she couldn't understand why his leaving her had affected her so. She slid down the pillar and put her head in her hands as she tried to think about something other than him.

Remus had reached his office and entered it, his hair a mess where he kept running his hands through it in frustration. He paced his room feeling disgusted with himself; he kicked the corner of his desk in anger and then leant against it. He knew he could have handled the situation a lot better and he hated what he had just done. Oh Moony you idiot! What have you done? You kissed a student and quite frankly blamed her for it. You can't even say you wish it hadn't happened! He sat in the darkness of his room and felt the worst headache he had experienced in years come upon him. He slumped over to his bed and sat down on it carelessly, he fell backwards and stared at the canopy of material that acted as a roof to his bed. He stared at the material until he felt his eyes get heavy, he sighed and fell asleep to the thumping headache that plagued him.

Danae sat against the pillar, her head now racing with questions and no matter what she did she wasn't going to be able to get Remus out of her head. Letting out a hearty sigh she stood up and walked towards the lake, she looked over at the drooping willow tree and dropped her head down. She started walking towards it thinking it could hide her from the embarrassment she was now feeling and hide her from the world that she suddenly hated. Gently she pushed the trees curtain of twines back so she could enter and felt a small smile appear across her face when she saw a carving in the tree trunk. Harry and Ginny. She then felt the frown fade as she wished it said two other names, slowly she left the shade of tree and headed back up to the castle. She folded her arms to her chest as the cold air rushed around her in swirls. The past hours events had affected her more than she initially thought. Her eyes leaked tears freely and she could no longer fight them back. She leant against the castle wall and slapped her hand against it in frustration. Geez Danae! Get a hold of yourself! He is a Professor and its sick! She said to herself sternly though she didn't seem to listen. She wiped her eyes roughly and opened the large double doors that led into the castle, she jumped as she saw somebody on the other side of them.

"Neville? What the hell are you doing out here?"

She asked startled at seeing him there. Neville looked at her and blushed a brilliant red as he lowered his head slowly. He had harboured a secret feeling for Danae since he first laid eyes on her. He glanced up at her timidly but avoided eye contact.

"Err... Well... I saw you come out here and... err... I didn't want you to get... hurt"

He said nervously and shifted his feet about in his uneasiness. Danae looked at him and laughed, she found it amusing that he thought he would be able to save her in any moment of danger that could await her.

"Erm... Thank you Neville but I can look after myself. I have done for 17 years, I can tie my own shoe laces and everything."

She smiled and laughed, forgetting about her tears and of Remus. Neville looked down at the floor sheepishly, he wasn't sure what to say or do next. As he shuffled he stumbled back slightly, flushing with colour he tried to act cool and lean on the wall behind him. However, the wall was nowhere near his hand and he fell straight onto his side with a nasty thud. Danae had to raise both her hands to her mouth to stop herself from letting out a hearty laugh as she looked down at him. Neville lay on the floor for a few moments stunned and hurting, he realised what he had done and wished he could just crawl away in his embarrassment. Unfortunately he couldn't so he stood up gingerly and looked at her, he went to speak but found his voice had left him so he just pushed passed her to make his way back to the Gryffindor common room. Danae couldn't help but feel sorry for him, she watched him walk for a few minutes and then ran after him.

"Neville are you ok? Hey wait up!"

She called after him. She skidded around the front of him and smiled, lifting a hand to his arm and one to his cheek she sighed softly.

"It was nice of you to look out for me. Truly."

Neville looked at her and swallowed hard at her touch, he tugged at his collar as his head swam with ideas and thoughts, most of them concerning Danae. You have to ask her you wimp! She doesn't like losers with no guts and yours is large enough to be brave enough!

"Danae... I-I... I... likeyoualotandIwaswonderingifyou'dgotothedancewithme?"

Neville was kicking himself inside, his one chance to ask her and he messed it up by speaking too fast. She looked at him slightly confused and found that as many times as she ran his sentence in her head she still couldn't understand it.

"I'm sorry. You what? Can you sort of say that s.l.o.w.e.r?

She emphasised slower and looked at him with a confused expression. Neville took a deep breath and closed his eyes trying hard to swallow his nerves.

"Danae will... you... got to... the dance... with... me?"

After a couple of minutes had passed without a word being uttered he opened his eyes slowly and peered at her cautiously, still retaining his rosy cheeks. Danae looked at him feeling the shock run through her mind. A Slytherin and a Gryffindor going to the dance? Together? The thought seemed slightly farcical especially with this particular Gryffindor. But! She thought to herself. The Sorting Hat couldn't decide between Gryffindor and Slytherin for me. If it weren't for my past and my attitude I would be in the same house as him. She looked at Neville and sighed. A huge part of her was telling her to say no and just walk away because she could do a hell of a lot better, however, a small part of her conscience was telling her to say yes and get it over with, after all it would be only once. Finally, after a rather hefty debate with her mind, she looked deep into his blue eyes and nodded. He was cute and had that sort of naivety that made her think he would do anything.

"Erm... Alright Neville."

Neville looked at her and blinked rapidly, he then dropped his head and felt completely depressed. It was then apparent that he either hadn't heard her properly or he couldn't believe he was hearing her correctly.

"I knew it... I'm so stupid! I'm sorry for embarrassing you with thought of going with me."

He hung his head loosely and put his hands in his pockets as he brushed passed Danae solemnly. She turned around and traced his figure with her eyes. Letting out a loud sigh she ran to his and grabbed his shoulder pulling him round to face her.

"Neville listen to me carefully. I will go to this dance with you."

Neville looked at her, his eyes lit up like beacons and his frown became a beaming smile. He grabbed hold of her hand, kissed her softly on her cheek and whispered something in her ear.

"You won't regret this."

He suddenly blushed again and ran off towards the Gryffindor Tower in an ecstatic mood. Danae smiled and shook her head in sudden disbelief. It had just dawned on her what she had done. Perfect, just what I need. She said to herself sarcastically and began walking towards the Slytherin common room.

Back in the common room Danae had sat herself down with a large mug of butterbeer. She sighed to herself as she stared into the flickering fire. It had to be around midnight by now and she felt no signs of fatigue. She glanced around in the darkness and let out a hearty sigh. She had now realised that she made the two biggest mistakes in her school history. I kissed a teacher and now I've agreed to go to the Summer Ball with Neville Longbottom the school klutz. Well Danae another day perfectly executed once more. She downed the remaining dregs of drink in her cup and placed it on the table beside her. She didn't feel the need to go to bed so she just stayed in the armchair with her feet curled beneath her and the fire crackling softly.