Chapter 12
In late August, Violet apparated with Remus to Platform 9 ¾. The last night had been a full moon, and Remus was completely exhausted. She was holding Rufus's cage, and both were hanging on to each other for support.
They faced each other, and Violet began on a motherly rant.
"Now Remus, remember to take your Wolfsbane potion, I'm sure Snivellus will make you some. Feed Rufus twice a day, and remember not to give him Gillyweed, it makes his sinuses go all out of whack. And make sure you find an empty compartment on the train so you can get some sleep, you must feel terrible-"
He laughed.
"Calm down" He said, taking the tank out of her hands and balancing it on top of his suitcase. "I'll be sure to do all those things – wait? Did you say Snivellus?"
"He was the potions master when I went" She admitted. "It's a perfect name for that greasy git" She added.
He was confused, but gave a hearty laugh anyhow.
He gave her a peck on the cheek. "Come visit me, please?" He asked, on a more serious note.
"Of course I will" She answered. She looked into his eyes and counted to 1 . .2 . . 3 . . 4 . . . And broke contact. She had never made it past '6'.
"Um Remus" She said, as he started to walk away. "The person I dream about" He looked interested and returned "It's, well, you see." She looked down. "I was pregnant once, I was married. But . . . my husband died and, right after I had a . . . . miscarriage. I dream about the baby, what he could have been . . It was a boy." She finished lamely.
"I never knew." He said, at a loss for words.
"I never told you" She said. She found she could look into his eyes now. When had she not been able to do that? When had she been able to look into anyone's eyes for that matter?
"You're my best friend" She added. "I love you" She said softly.
"I love you as well" He said, so sincerely. She hugged him.
He gave her a sad smile, and walked onto the train.
As he left, Violet let out a strangled sob.
"I dream of you, too" She whispered to an empty platform.