I just realized I didn't update for four days! OMG! I felt like I was just doing a chapter of this yesterday…Oh, well. Here you go! Just a quick note so I don't get sued, Hogwarts school song: Direct quote, year one page. 128.
Chapter 12 Headmaster at Hogwarts
Remus ate more then he usually ate in a whole week. Oddly enough though when the feast finally did disappear it seemed all too soon. It felt like Remus was going to have to let a couple belt hooks loose in the future if he was going to be eating like that all term. Not that he was complaining. Sirius and Remus exchanged smiles, everyone in the Great Hall was in cheerful spirits. Headmaster Dumbledore stood up, "Here, here! Quite a feast, huh? Now that all our bellies are full, time to sing the school song! With great enthusiasm everyone!"
Remus turned around to look at the staff table. The only one up there with a genuine smile seemed to be the Headmaster. Remus had read about the school song in one of the textbooks. It was quite a odd song to say the least. Sirius, James and Remus all put hands around each others shoulders and like a bunch of drunken sailors, James set the pace for the other two,
"Hogwarts, Hogwarts, Hoggy Warty Hogwarts,
Teach us something please,
Whether we be old and bald,
Or young with scabby knees,
Our heads could do with filling
With some interesting stuff,
For now they're bare and full of air,
Dead flies and bits of fluff,
So teach us the things worth knowing,
Bring back what we've forgot,
Just do your best, we'll do the rest,
And learn until our brains rot."
At the ending James removed a nonexistent tear from his right eye. Sirius let out a mournful sigh, Remus just laughed. Who had came up with that song? The Great Hall once again erupted into cheers. It was a hit. Remus just hoped there really wasn't any dead flies in his head.
"That is all my students! Time to start a new term and with that, go to bed! Need to rest those empty heads for the day ahead! Chop, chop." The Headmaster made a 'shooing' motion with his hands and sat down. Remus, Sirius and James followed the Gryffindor Prefect out of the Great Hall and on to a wide marble stairway. As Remus ascended the conversation he had been having a moment ago with James disappeared from his mind.
He was suppose to meet the Headmaster after dinner to discuss with him about being a werewolf. In all the commotion he had completely forgotten. Raw fear gripped Remus again and despite his effort to look like nothing had happened, Sirius commented that 'He looked green around the edges.'
"Too many sweets I suppose." That satisfied Sirius' curiosity…at least for the time being.
Remus silently begged that the Headmaster had forgotten. Although, Remus knew that was a absurd thought. No one could forget something that important. Besides, if Remus didn't have a safe place to go, who knew what could happen when he transformed. Remus didn't want to ponder that option. It was inescapable fate. Remus decided it was better to take advantage of that last few minutes of talking he could have with Sirius and James, for the rest of the night rather, then dwelling on unpleasant matters.
A boy next to Remus let out a large yawn. Remus quickly followed suit. 'How late was it?' he had no idea and nor did he care. Remus wasn't sure he could stay awake another minute after the long train ride there and then the gigantic feast he had consumed.
After a few minutes of walking the Prefect lead all the Gryffindors to the end of a short balcony. Facing the wall was a portrait of a rather large woman, in a overly feminine pink satin dress.
"Password?" the woman in the portrait asked, with a dull tone.
"Acid Pops." the Prefect replied and the painting swung sideways to uncover a hole that lead to the Gryffindor common room. It was a large room with squish chairs, tables, and a fireplace. It was defiantly a cozy picture. As they entered, the prefect pointed to one staircase that lead to the boys dormitory and the other to the girls.
Remus wondered momentarily if he was suppose to say anything to the Prefect about having to go see the Headmaster. But, what if he wanted a explanation? Remus could never tell him the truth. Should he wait for a summon from the Headmaster? He should have asked his mum when he had the chance…
He began to walk upstairs when the portal opened again to admit one person. Remus saw that it was Professor McGonagall, they hadn't forgotten. Remus swallowed the large lump that had formed in his throat. It was now or never but what excuse could he tell his friends? It wasn't every day that the Headmaster had to see a new student in person on the first day of the term.
"Lupin, your mum is slightly ill and we have something we need to discuss with you about it. If you please can spare a moment and come with me…" She made a sweeping motion with her hand to the door and walked out again. 'Good, now he knew what to say…'
"That sucks." It was Sirius who had made the comment. Remus shook his head and replied, "Tell James for me will you. I shouldn't be that long. I'll catch you guys in the morning ok?" Sirius sniffled a yawn as he said, "Yeah, sure." and walked upstairs to the boy's dorm.
Remus silently followed Professor McGonagall down the hall. There was nothing to talk about, they both knew what was going on. Remus wondered where they were going to keep his during his transformations. A class room maybe? But what if he escaped he could never look at himself again if he attacked a innocent student or teacher. His father had assured him though that Headmaster Dumbledore had taken everything into account. Remus just had to trust his father's opinion of the man.
Before he realized it, they were both standing in front of a large gargoyle statue. Professor McGonagall said, "Chocolate Frogs" and the Gargoyle came to life with a 'creaking' noise. It slowing spiraled upward to reveal a staircase. "I trust you won't share that password with anyone?" Remus shook his head. Satisfied, Remus and Professor McGonagall ascended the staircase to the private office of the Headmaster.
Remus could feel a nervous sweat coat his body, with a shiver, he tried to conceal his excitement and fear. Professor McGonagall slowly opened the door at the end of the spiral staircase that lead to Headmaster Dumbledore's office. Remus gasped slightly at the magnificence scene. It had portraits all along the walls and a huge desk sat at the far end. There was a bird, next to the it and a figure was seated at the desk, fiddling around with some papers.
"Come in, my boy. Thank you Professor McGonagall, you may leave us now." With a bow Professor McGonagall excused herself and shut the door. Now it was just Remus and the Headmaster. 'At least there is still the bird…' Remus thought nervously.
Dumbledore stood as he talked, "Remus Lupin, come closer my boy. I don't bite. Now, I know the thing that brings you here tonight is of a very sensitive nature. I hope that your years here will be spend without incident. With that in mind, I know keeping you here at the grounds when you transform into a werewolf is not possible."
Remus had made a few awkward steps toward the desk but Dumbledore had met him more then half-way. Remus just listened to the Headmaster as he spoke, taking in every word he said, so that he could try and forget how nervous he was. Suddenly Dumbledore patted him on the shoulder and let out a laugh.
"Lupin, have no fear! Everything will be fine, only the staff know that you are a werewolf. Worry yourself with more pressing matters, like how are you going to stay awake during Professor Slughorn's potion class."
Remus gave the older man a slight smile. Maybe it wouldn't be to hard to fit in, after all.
OWARI
Sorry! OMG! I am soooo lazy not to update more! But believe it or not, I have been REALLY busy! Believe me I am not trying to neglect anyone! I haven't even been able to read my fanfics, that I like from other authors! AH, I'm like 3 chapters behind in reading one! NOOOOO