Summery: Sirius Black escaped from Azkaban when Harry was five years old. They lived hidden from the wizarding world. Now Harry is fifteen.
On the Run
Chapter Six
Defense Professor
Remus Lupin sighed. He had been given the Defense Against the Dark Art's position at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He had not wanted to take the position, but Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of the school, had convinced him to take the job for one year.
He was sitting at the head table. The headmaster had just introduced him to the school. The Great hall looked a lot different from where he was seated, he noted. It somehow looked bigger.
He couldn't wait till the Welcoming Feast was over. He wanted to speak with the headmaster. He wanted to find out if there were any updates on Sirius Black or Harry Potter.
Some might wonder what interest he'd have in these two well known people. But those who knew of his past knew why he was so interested in their whereabouts.
Remus had once been best friends with Sirius Black, and James Potter, and Peter Pettigrew.
Sadly, James Potter, Peter Pettigrew, and James' wife, Lily Potter had all died tragically. And it was all due to one man. Sirius Black.
Sirius, to his knowledge and belief, had been the Potter's secret keeper. And had given their whereabouts to Lord Voldemort. Sirius had later, to his knowledge killed 13 people, and Peter Pettigrew on a Muggle Street.
Sirius had later been sent to Azkaban, and five years later escaped. Then kidnapped Harry Potter from his relatives. Both had been on the run since.
People still kept their eyes out for Sirius Black and Harry Potter. Every once and a while they would get a tip that someone recognized someone who looked like Sirius Black. But they had yet to find either. They had come close a few years back, but they were too late.
Finally Dumbledore stood up and began to give the student's their directions.
"Follow your house prefect." Dumbledore's booming but pleasant voice rang through the Great Hall.
Finally, when all of the students were out of the Great Hall, he bid good night to his professors and motioned Remus to follow him.
Entering Dumbledore's office, Remus sat down in one of the over stuffed chairs.
"Remus, thank you again for taking the Defense position."
Remus smiled. "Your welcome, Headmaster."
"Now," Dumbledore began before popping a Lemon drop in his mouth. "I assume you wish to know any new developments on Mr. Black or Mr. Potter?"
"Yes, sir." Remus answered politely.
"I wish I could tell you differently, but I have no further news, Remus." Dumbledore said sadly.
"Albus, Harry is now fifteen!" Remus began irritated. "Almost an adult. And he'd been with a madman for ten years. TEN years, Albus. He needs to be found and brought to safety!"
Dumbledore nodded sadly. "I know, Remus. But Mr. Black is very good at laying low, when he needs to."
"What if Black," Remus said the name with distaste. "has hurt Harry? What if he's threatened him?"
"Unfortunately, Remus," Dumbledore began patiently. "It is a possibility. Though, I hope it is not the case."
Remus sighed and put his hands over his face and tiredly rubbed his face.
"Get some rest, Remus." Dumbledore said gently. "It's been a long day. I promise I will inform you of any new happenings involving Mr. Black or Mr. Potter."
Remus nodded and got up from the chair. "Good night, Dumbledore. Thank you."
"Good night, Remus."
Leaving the office Remus went to his quarters near the Defense classroom. Entering his rooms he noticed his luggage already there.
"Well, I best get unpacked." Remus said to himself.
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Late that night he decided to go for a midnight snack in the kitchens. He hadn't eaten much at supper because he was too preoccupied.
Being a werewolf, his senses were much stronger then normal peoples. He could smell things more distinctly, and he could see better at night.
One of his senses that annoyed him the most was his hearing. If there was a drip of water somewhere, it drove him crazy.
But sometimes, his sense of hearing was a blessing.
Little did he know how much he'd be grateful for being a werewolf for just once in his life, very soon…
A scuttling sound caught his attention.
End of Chapter Six
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