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Chapter 20
"I am shocked!" Professor Sinistra cried. "Mr. Lupin you are a prefect! And I expected better from you Miss Moon."
"This is the school grounds not some...some...this is the school grounds." She blustered.
"Sorry Professor." They mumbled together looking properly ashamed.
"It's too late for that now. You know I'm going to have to give you detention." Sinistra said firmly as her students nodded solemnly.
"And I'm revoking your Hogsmeade privileges."
"But Professor..." Remus started.
"Don't bother Mr. Lupin. I must impress upon you the seriousness of this situation. I'm revoking your Hogsmeade privileges for the next weekend." Sinistra said, relenting a bit.
"And I think it best if I separate the two of you. Find you new study partners."
Remus and Aurora shared horrified glances before turning back to gape at the teacher.
"But Professor..." Aurora began, as she regained her composure.
"You really needn't bother either Ms. Moon. I will not be dissuaded. This really is a serious situation and you both should be glad we're not marching to see Dumbledore this instant." Professor Sinistra said firmly.
They looked at the ground guiltily, knowing she was right. They could be on their way to see the headmaster. But instead she had decided to not involve him and take care of it more discreetly herself. Remus found himself suddenly grateful.
"Yes Professor." He acknowledged.
Sinistra and Aurora both looked at him in surprise at his agreement.
"Well...good Mr. Lupin. I'm glad you understand. Now, I think it's time you both returned to your dormitories. We'll figure out the partner situation and detention tomorrow." Sinistra said and turned to leave.
"Why did you give in so easy?" Aurora demanded when Sinistra was out of earshot. "Do you not want to be my partner anymore?"
"Of course I do. But Aurora, you do realize she's right don't you? We are very lucky she didn't involve the headmaster." Remus said as he took her hand.
"I guess so." She relented.
"I'm glad she didn't. Dumbledore took me into this school, made special arrangements for my condition, made me a prefect. That man has shown nothing but trust in me. I would hate to disappoint him." He replied.
"I understand Remus. It's just that...I'm going to miss you. I really look forward to our nights together." Aurora said.
"I know. I do too. But I love you and I think we can bare it. We'll just have to find other times to see each other. We do have several classes together." He answered as he kissed her hand.
"And there's always the Room of Requirement." She teased with a sly smile. "I guess we should have went there tonight."
"You're right. I'm sorry. I guess I shouldn't have attacked you. You just looked so damned beautiful I couldn't seem to help myself." Remus said.
"Don't apologize. It made me feel special. You make me feel so special." She told him shyly.
"You are special. Don't ever forget that." Remus answered softly and pulled her to him for a soft kiss. "Come on. We better get back to our common rooms before Sinistra comes back. "
"Not that I'm blaming you, but why didn't you hear her coming?" Aurora asked curiously.
"I'm sorry I didn't but I was a little distracted sweetheart. I couldn't hear anything but the sound of my heart beating. For you." Remus said.
"Oh." She replied as she blushed scarlet.
"You're adorable when you blush. Come on." He said with a smile as he tugged her toward the castle.