Chapter 26 – Bliss and Embarrassment


The last weekend in January, the Hogsmeade weekend, was quickly approaching and Anna was becoming more nervous. Even Quidditch practice could not keep her mind off the upcoming weekend. When Anna wasn't up all night with her head throbbing she was dreaming she made a fool of her self on her first official date with Lupin.

Soon it was the morning of the trip Anna dressed in her robes and scarf and gloves she went down to the common room. Lupin grinned as she entered, he just couldn't understand why she didn't think she was beautiful, her curly hair bouncing as she walked her green eyes sparkling and the right amount of make up to enhance her features. She could feel eyes on her as she walked out of the common room with Lupin. They walked to Hogsmeade talking about Quidditch and things. They walked around Hogsmeade having a good time.

"Come on I want to show you a shop," Lupin said grabbing Anna's hand and pulling her into Weasley Wizard Wheezes. When they entered Anna noticed he didn't let go of her hand, not that she was complaining.

"Hey, Fred, George," Lupin said to the two Weasley twins.

"Hi Lupin, we just had James, Sirius and Remus in here almost bought the whole shop. Who's this pretty young lady?" Fred said indicating Anna.

"This is Anna Fischer, she was at Lily and Jase's birthday," Lupin said.

"Oh that's right, how are you Anna?" Fred asked.

"Are you two here on a date?" George asked. Anna blushed and replied.

"Fine thanks, and yeah."

"Nice one, don't let her get away!" said Fred at which Anna blushed even harder. They spent the next 15 minutes being shown around by Fred and George.

Anna and Lupin spent the rest of the day either in the Three Broomsticks or walking around the shops. Anna knew the moment she and Lupin had met in the common room there was nothing to be nervous about. They had a great time talking and laughing.

As they walked back to the castle Remus joined them. Anna didn't not like Remus joining them but she was slightly annoyed at him for interrupting her date. How was she supposed to kiss Lupin with him around. When she got to her bed she fell on it grinning from ear to ear. She had had the best day in a long time, even if it didn't involve kissing. The door slammed and she looked up to find herself face to face with Lily and Nicky. Both of whom had their eyebrows raised at her.

"Ok do you want to explain yourself now?" Lily asked.

"What do you mean?" Anna asked knowing what was going to come next.

"You… Lupin… Hogsmeade… date," said Nicky slowly.

"Yeah, what about it?" Anna said enjoying the looks on their faces.

"Oh come on Anna, I tell you all about Michael. You can tell me about Lupin," Lily said. Anna grinned and told the two girls about her date. When she had finished Alison walked in looking furious. She glared at Anna and went to her bed drew the hangings and didn't speak to them all day.

Anna sat at the back of the classroom of potions putting the finishing touches on her potion. Professor Snape walked past her sneering. He still, every chance he got, took points off, but when he didn't think Anna was looking he would have a look of confusion on his face.

"Ms. Fischer stay behind after class," he said as he passed her cauldron. Anna gave Lupin, Remus, Sirius and James a frightened look. What had she done? At the end of the lesson she went up to the front of the classroom while everyone else went out to dinner.

"Yes, Professor," she said nervously.

"I was wondering Ms. Fischer if you have ever taken advanced potions at your other schools?"

"No I haven't," she said becoming confused.

"Well it's just that you seem to be very far ahead of everyone almost like you have done these potions before," he said still with a frown on his face.

"I haven't," she said again.

"Well it seems you have a natural talent for potion making," he said and Anna, who had never heard him praise anyone before, couldn't speak. "That's all you may go," he said coming back to his usual snappish self. Anna went to join her friends for dinner in shock. She had a natural talent that would come in useful she thought.

"JAMES YOU NEED TO HIT THE BLUDGER AWAY FROM OUR SEEKER NOT RIGHT INTO HER FACE!" Remus roared at James while helping Anna off her broom, who was holding her bleeding nose. It was Monday night and their Quidditch practice was not going very well.

"Lupin go and take Anna to the hospital wing," Remus said then rounding on James. She could hear Remus' shouts all the way to the castle. Anna walked to the hospital wing with Lupin guiding her. She went in and Madam Pomfrey came out of her office. She gave her a potion and the bleeding stopped immediately. Anna was about to walk out again when Madam Pomfrey asked her where she thought she was going.

"You're finished with me I am cured right?"

"No you need to stay over night so I can check for a concussion," said the matron and she went back to her office after getting Anna to sit down on a bed.

"I can't believe this; I don't want to stay here. Why can't I go back to my room I'm fine I don't feel diz--" she stopped. Warm, soft lips met hers. Lupin was kissing her, he was finally kissing her. She put her hands up to his face and returned it.

"Spur of the moment enough for you?" He asked when they had broken apart.

"Shut up," she said grinning.

"You really think it's going to be that bad staying here?"

"Shut up," she said again going to swat him around the head, but he caught her hand and kissed it.

He stayed with her all night, and only left when he had to go and do potions homework. Lupin bent down to kiss her on the lips at the same time Harry walked in.

"Good evening Professor Potter," he said. "Goodnight Anna," he said and walked out. "I'll see you tomorrow." Harry stood transfixed at what he had just seen, his daughter kissing a boy. When did that happen? He looked at Anna who was blushing bright red. At that moment Madam Pomfrey came into the ward. He looked at Anna who was blushing bright red. At that moment Madam Pomfrey came into the ward.

"What can I do for you Professor?" She asked.

"I came to get a potion for my headache," he said and the matron walked to the store cupboard.

What was that, Harry asked quietly in French not wanting to be overheard.

That was my boyfriend Anna replied.

When did that happen, Harry asked.

"Christmas," She replied as Madam Pomfrey went out of the room.

"I want to speak to that boy," Harry said as soon as the door closed.

"That would be a bit weird wouldn't it, I mean why would Harry Potter want to talk to Lupin about some girl he doesn't know." At that moment Madam Pomfrey came back in holding a bottle. She gave it to Harry who was frowning at Anna. Madam Pomfrey was looking between the two of them. Harry suddenly realized she was watching them and said.

"Good talking to you Ms. Fischer it's good to find someone else who can speak French. Thank you Poppy." He added to the matron and left giving Anna a look that clearly said he wasn't impressed.

Anna got up to walk out of Defense Against the Dark Arts later that week. Lupin took her hand but before they could get to the door Harry called Anna back.

"Anna—"

"Please stay a moment," Lupin mouthed as Harry said the same thing. "You too Lupin." Lupin looked at Anna who grinned at him. She was looking forward to see how Harry would do this.

"Yes Professor," Anna said innocently.

"I have noticed that you to seem to be dating now?"

"Yes Professor," Lupin said looking confused.

"I would hope you treat her with respect Mr. Lupin," Harry said.

"I plan to Professor, but not to be rude I don't see how that is any of your business," Lupin said. Harry went red, while Anna tried, but failed to hide her smirk.

"I am just looking out for the well fare of my students," Harry said looking uncomfortable.

"Thank you Professor for looking out for me but I happen to agree with Lupin it is none of your business," Anna said and pulled Lupin out by the hand leaving Harry opened mouthed and staring. Once outside and a considerable way down the corridor Lupin spoke.

"That was rather weird don't you think?"

"I thought it was hilarious actually,"

"I don't know why he thinks he has a right to know what goes on in our relationship. Why did he want to know if I was going to treat you with respect or not,"

"You mean you aren't?"

"Of course I am,"

"Good," she said and led him into a deserted class room.