-1Chapter Ten
Lupin's POV
I look into the empty space where Harry stood, only moments ago. A deep sadness claws at my heart. A few years ago, I felt sure Harry would confide almost anything to me - now, it seems that not only is he fighting Voldemort, but the whole world. I guess he just doesn't know he's doing it.
There's been so much uproar - so many rumours about him. The Chosen One. Well - to be honest, I don't know what to believe. I think both Harry and Dumbledore were hiding things last year - besides, Harry was with him when Dumbledore died. Minerva's tried asking him what happened, but again she is met with a stony silence; is there no getting through to him? We may be older. We may sound like we're wiser. But, Harry - can't you see? We're just like you. We're fighting for the same cause, and we're all routing for you. Hell, without you, we'd be useless. I know how you're feeling - I lost James and Sirius, too - but for god's sake… you're acting like… acting like… a moody teenager!
Tonks comes up behind me.
"What the hell was Harry doing here? Or am I just going funny in the head?"
"You are funny in the head, my dear," I say, putting on a grim smile. "And yes, he was here. He seems to be going after Voldemort on his own." Tonks' eyes widen, and I pat her gently on the back. "He's not like the Harry he was a year ago. I think Dumbledore's death lies heavy on him."
"Yeah, and Sirius'. Geeze, Remus. That kid has been some seriously tough times. I hope you cut him some slack."
Well, that's a different perspective. I sigh. "Maybe you should've done the talking. I told him he should be back at Hogwarts and that I'd inform Minerva and then - well, then he apparated."
"Remus! You are a hopeless case, you know?" But she laughs fondly. "At least we can tell Molly before she goes off her head. And, who knows? Next time we see Harry, he might stay long enough to have a little party with us!"
"But…"
"Shut up!"
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Note from Author: Seeing as Lupin's not going to play a major part, I'm only inserting various SMALL chapters, just to update you about what's going on in the Order. OR WILL I? Mwahahah. Yours, Strange Principles.