Disclaimer:
Harry potter and all related characters and places do not belong to me. They belong to Mrs.J.K.Rowling.
I started this story with my friend Sava-Chan and I decided to continue it even after we stopped working on it together. So for all of you who are reading this here is the first official chapter of 'Dealing With Discoveries' By Nanashi Dreamer and Sava-Chan. Hope you enjoy.
Dealing with Discoveries
By
Nanashi Dreamer
And
Sava-Chan
Chapter 1
A Disturbing Conversation In The Headmasters Office
As Hermione settled down for the train ride into Hogwarts she hid behind a book, 'Hiding your Appearance magically', she was now on the chapter, 'Magical Cover ups to Maternal Mistakes', as she started reading her attention was drawn away by the sound of people entering her compartment. As she looked up she saw Ron and Harry entering the door and sitting on the seats beside her.
"What are you reading Hermione?" Enquired Harry
"I see you've taken a turn for the best, being interesting in reading now." She said, looking very pleased. "It's a book about covering up appearances magically; charms, potions and transfiguration spells to look like someone you aren't. Fascinating really."
"Herm" said Ron
"Yes Ron?" She asked, looking at him with a decidedly owlish glance.
"Shut up"
She glared at him until they heard a voice from the corridor, "Mind if I join you?"
Professor Lupin stood there smiling broadly. "Professor Dumbledore welcomed me back to teach this year."
Sweet thought Harry
"Harry", Lupin said, smiling at him. "I hope the Dursely's weren't too hard on you." He looked hard for any sign of change about the boy; after all, Albus said they were going to start slowly coming off around his 14th birthday, which was a month ago.
"No they weren't to bad." said Harry smiling evilly. It made him look slightly like Snape. "I told them I would put a hex on Dudley if they bothered me to much."
Lupin looked at him and laughed a little, "and what would you have done if they had pushed you? You know you can't do magic outside of school."
"Set fire to the kitchen." He replied shrugging his shoulders.
Lupin laughed, "Just like your father would have done." Though he wasn't talking about James.
"I'm hungry" said Harry suddenly
"Come on Harry", said Ron. "Let's go find the trolley then", they left with a good bye to Lupin and Hermione.
Hermione, who had noticed Lupins strange behavior, if only by the closely scrutinizing looks he was giving Harry, decided to speak up.
"Something is wrong, isn't it Professor. With Harry?" She inquired as more of a statement than a question.
"It's time he learned the truth." Said Lupin more to himself than to her.
"About what?" Asked Hermione curiously. "What is it you're hiding?"
"Nothing child nothing." said Lupin quickly.
"You can tell me Professor Lupin, perhaps I can help", she then said quickly, "and if it's something you don't want him to know I won't tell anyone; not Ron, not Harry, not anyone."
"NO. I'm not permitted to tell you!"
She looked slightly downcast and opened her mouth to say something more when Harry and Ron walked back inside, munching on every flavored beans, chocolate frogs, and a whole variety of sugary pleasantries.
As they finished their snacks the train pulled up to Hogsmead station and the students got out; Ron, Hermione and Harry stepping in to one of the horseless carriages. Lupin followed suit. And they were off.
Dinner was as normal as it could be with the sorting and the food. Then Dumbledore said the announcements and the students went off to their houses. Harry and Ron were in the common room, planning what sort of fun things they could do to piss of Snape and talking excitedly about Quidditch.
"WILL HARRY POTTER PLEASE REPORT TO THE HEAD MASTERS OFFICE!" a loud echoing voice said in the common room
Ron looked at Harry and said, "You couldn't have done anything wrong YET mate, we just got here. He probably just wants to talk to you", he said reassuringly at Harry's retreating back.
"Crap what did I do wrong?" Harry said to himself. "I came to school on the train. I attended the feast and I headed straight for the common room."
As Lupin headed to the office where he would meet the Headmaster and Severus, he saw Harry heading in the same direction. 'I thought they were going to tell him later', thought Lupin to himself. He noticed that Harry was muttering to himself. "Harry!" called Lupin.
"Professor the head master called you too?'
"No Harry, I have some business I need to talk to him about before you enter", Said Lupin as they came to the Headmasters office. "Wait here", he told Harry and ascended the stairs, appearing in the presence of the Headmaster Albus Dumbledore and Potions Master Severus Snape.
"Remus, to what do I owe this visit?" Enquired Dumbledore politely.
Lupin answered, "I do not think it is appropriate to tell Harry the truth about his...", he looked at Snape, "parentage yet."
"Remus..." Said Dumbledore patiently. "We have kept many secrets from Harry. It is time he learned the truth."
"He is not ready for the truth Dumbledore!" Exclaimed Lupin. "He is too young. Give him more time!"
"The boy has faced many challenges," said Snape "learning that I, NOT James, am his father-"
"That is not something he needs to hear on his first night back at school!" Snapped Lupin. "Merlin's Beard Severus! The boy hates tyou! "
" That is no rason to hide the truth from him!" Growled Severus. " I have lived without my son for long enough!"
Authors Note To Readers:
So what do you think? How should I continue with this fic? I want your help. I want to make this a fanfic that will appeal to all readers and to do that I need ask for opinions from the readers so that I can make the story what you want it to be. Send me your ideas and suggestions and don't forget to leave me a review plz.
