During the next week Tori hung out with Valon and the girls. She had been asked out twice but she had turned them down-they had looked cute, but not good enough. She considered for a moment that she was being a bitch and should take what she could get-but Valon reassured her that she had done the right thing and that she could do better. "Give it a couple more weeks," he told her. "The perfect one'll get ya." she laughed, she wasn't sure, she never was the one who guys liked but maybe now that the girls were getting her into make up and new styles she was getting into her true beauty.

The next week the guys had come up to her while she was with Valon. She had guessed they had been trying to get her alone, without him, but she never went anywhere without Valon. Remus came to her while they guys hung back.

"Uh…hey Tori," he said uncertainly. She grinned warmly, she had gotten over the way they acted, all she needed was a small apology and she would go back with them. But that had also been something she was uncertain of. She liked the girls so much and she liked hanging out with Valon. The guys would want her around like she used to be wouldn't they? How would that work?

"Hi Remus." Valon raised an eyebrow, she had told him what had happened and he now disliked them more than he used to.

"C-can we talk to you?" he asked. "Alone," he added. Valon opened his mouth to speak but Tori put a hand on his shoulder. "I'll catch up with you in Charms k?" He looked like he was ready to debate but she gave him a glare that warned him to leave. He shrugged and walked to Charms.

She walked over to the others and looked into their eyes, the only eyes she caught was Sirius's and he had quickly looked away. Then James finally spoke. "We're sorry about the way we acted," he muttered.

"But why didn't you just tell us your mother died? Why did you hide from us?" Sirius suddenly said. She could tell they had planned this conversation-but it seemed Sirius's reply wasn't apart of their plan. "I'm sorry. I know I should have told you guys…I just needed time," she confessed. "You understand don't you?"

She could tell that they didn't exactly but at least she was talking to the guys instead of avoiding their glares. "So we're still friends?" Peter asked nervously. "We always were," she said warmly.

She hugged each one in turn, giving them all her love and friendship in one hug (one hard hug). But something vibrated between her when she hugged Sirius, it was like she felt embarrassed. This was strange, she'd hugged him so many times, why was this time different? When she let go she was blushing and she was quickly trying to wipe the color from her face.

She walked back with them to Charms, they talked as usual until Sirius asked, "Why're you hanging out with Valon Walker?" She had been waiting for this question and had been surprised when they didn't ask her sooner. "I think he's cool," she said simply.

The guys exchanged looks between each other, and then James muttered, "He talks about you all the time." Tori wasn't surprised, whenever Tori and Valon disagreed about something he would always try and prove her wrong and ask someone else. But the way James had said it made her wonder.

When they were at Charms she whispered, "I'll talk to you guys later." This seemed to put the guys down, she guessed that she would put aside Valon and the girls. But there was no chance that she would give up her new friends-someway she would make it work.

She sat down next to Valon who seemed to be anxious to see her. "How'd it go?" he asked. She smiled. "Lot better than I thought." He grinned, she knew he still didn't like the Marauders but she could tell that he was happy for her. That was another thing she liked about him-he would put aside his feelings for her.

The rest of the week went by, it was all good. During the morning she would hang out with the girls, then during the whole school period until night she would hang with Valon. Then at night she would hang with the guys and hear about all the pranks they had pulled. All was good until one night. She hadn't been able to sleep so she'd decided to have a night stroll. She'd done it before a lot with Valon-she'd tried to wake him up to go with her but he was completely knocked out.

She'd been walking around near the Forbidden Forest, not too close but close enough to feel the cool grass on her feet. She'd been enjoying the nice breeze when she caught sight of Madam Pomfrey, she seemed to be with someone else. The person seemed younger-about her age maybe. She walked closer and carefully trying not to get caught. Then she realized they were walking towards the Whomping Willow! This made her curiosity overwhelm her. She edged closer and closer. She then hid behind a tree and watched.

The smaller figure was now entering the Whomping Willow-somewhere in it's roots. Madam Pomfrey had left. When she was sure no one was around she ran down into the roots and looked for the opening. She saw it, but the roots were beginning to close. She dove in but the roots seemed to close on her waist. "Gawd I need to lose weight!" she hissed. She pulled and tugged, she was now trying to release her knees. The roots were squeezing and he legs were beginning to lose feeling. She gave a huge tug and her legs were freed. She tried to catch her breath before continuing on.

She walked down a dark tunnel that seemed to never end, it felt like she was walking to no end. She finally found a staircase that led upward-it looked like a house now! She was so confused on where in the hell she was-how was she going to get out! She walked up until she found a half opened room, scampering came from inside and she could also hear whimpers. Was someone in trouble?

She peeked through the door expecting to find someone hurt or a lost kid. But what she saw almost made her scream. She covered her mouth with her hands and watched as one of her best friends was growing hair and claws! Remus bended in whined in pain. His body turned into a wolf but much bigger with a wolf and looked much more haunting. She let out a gasp that escaped her mouth. The wolf turned around and seemed to sense her. She panicked and ran as fast as she could away and down the stairs.

She heard the wolf burst out of the room and let out a horrible snarl, she could hear it running at her. She felt like she was going to fall, her legs were being pushed like never before and her heart was beating out of control. Her short black nightgown was starting to rise but she didn't bother to fix it-all she wanted to do was get out of here! She could feel the wolf's hot breath on her ankle and she let out a cry of despair. She couldn't believe this was going to be the way she went! She always thought of dying of old age!

She finally saw the exit, she took out her wand and screamed a incantation. The roots opened but slowly. She dived but her hips got stuck AGAIN! She let out a cry of fear and wiggled like mad. She kicked at anything and tried not to connect with the wolf's fangs. As soon as the roots opened up enough she burst out of the tree like a rocket and quickly close it. She heard the wolf smash into the roots and snarl. She quickly ran back incase the wolf somehow escapes.

She didn't stop running until she was safe in her dormitory and in the covers. Her body shook in terrible fright as if the wolf was lurking around her bed. What was that? How could that have been Remus? She had been thinking about it for maybe an hour before it hit her with a painful bang. "He's a Werewolf," she whispered into the night.

Thanks for reviewing! I was dieing to bring up the Werewolf thing-not to early but not to soon. I hope you like! I can't believe you guys like Valon too! I luv him! I was thinking about changing my user name Valon's Girl, what do you think?

Padfoot's Sidekick: I'm glad you like Valon! I did him based on my best friend in the world! His names AJ and he's the same way, he's so awesome! Keep reviewing!

Vixen Black: I didn't see the last new episode either, I had to go to a swim meet! I tried to record it but I didn't have a tape that I could use. I'm watching all the reruns now, lol. Keep reviewing!

And also I made another fanfic that u guys might like! It's called More Trouble. I based it on the DOOM for Yu-Gi-Oh, it's about a girl that joins the DOOM and lives with the guys. It's so cool! You guys should check it out! I'll update when you guys review. : )