Being the 6th year that she was, she got to choose what NEWT classes she wanted to take. Ebony had never really through about what she wanted to do, but her dad wanted her to become a Healer. Potions, Herbology, Transfiguration, Charms, and Defense Against the Dark Arts were the classes she needed to get at least and 'E' at NEWT level. Naturally, Ebony's mother wanted ebony to be just like her, so she was stuck taking History of Magic too. Ebony's parents wanted her to be like them and at this rate; she'd be the only witch in the world that was both a Healer and a Ministry worker at the Department of Historical Artifacts. Of course, Ebony thought that if she failed everything, she could just push the trolley on the Hogwarts Express. She'd turn into a plump old lady who eats chocolate all the time. And that didn't seem too bad after all.
All of these classes had Ebony working almost non-stop, or so it felt like. In truth, the workload was higher in each class than 5th year, but she had fewer classes to take. Plus, this year she had periods when she had no classes. Ebony hoped Remus would share the opens with her, so they could hang out a little more.
It was morning, and Ebony knew Remus would be at breakfast. All students were somewhat required to go to breakfast or starve until lunch. After getting dressed rather sleepily, Ebony went down to breakfast, still trying to pull on her shoes.
Even though it was not he who was up all night, joking around about something that was already said and done, Remus was the late one who arrived in the Great Hall after the other Marauders had. On the way to the table where his three friends were sitting, he bumped into someone who was tying their shoes. "Oh, I'm sorry, didn't see you there." He said and helped the person who had lost their balance. He grabbed their hand and when he looked into their face, he was surprised to know who it was. "Oh my god Ebony, I am really sorry. Too bad we were interrupted last night. My friends surprisingly didn't even suspect a thing." He said, making a motion towards his friends a house table away.
He happened to turn his head in their direction and the three of them were just staring at him, questionable looks spread across their faces. Remus ignored the temporarily, "I was just wondering, if we could pick up our talk during a break sometime today. Where would you like to meet?" He asked, aware the others were watching him.
Ebony smiled and nodded. "I'd love to. I have NEWT Potions today, but that's all. Tuesdays are my easy days. The Library?"
"Really? I have Potions today. But we'll never be able to talk in tat class. I heard the first potion we make is the Polyjuice Potion."
"Wow! I've always wondered what it would be like to look like someone else. I bet I could look like you and then prank your friends. They're looking at you."
"Ah yes, in speaking of that-breakfast time. Talk to you after potions!" And with that, Remus walked over to his friends and Ebony back to her house table.
When Remus came back and sat with at the table with the other Gryffindors, he friends just looked at him. "What?" he asked, feeling a bit uncomfortable?
Sirius grinned at him and the other two took up his smile, "Oh please Moony, we saw the whole thing! Looks like someone has a girlfriend."
"I do not!"
"Do too. So THAT's where you were last night, talking with that Ravenclaw girl we pegged with water balloons yesterday." James said.
Remus' face turned scarlet, "Ebony is NOT me girlfriend, we are NOT together. We're just friends!" The other Marauders started jeering, as they are their breakfast.
Peter decided to open his mouth and Sirius and James were too busy stuffing their faces to tell him that it would be best not to tick Remus off any further, "So if this Ebony girl is your friend, did you tell her about your little 'transformation' yet? Or are you too scared to tell her why you won't be able to talk to her on those nice lovely nights under the full moon?" He said the last part a bit differently, making it seem so romantic.
"Peter, you very well know why. I can't believe I let you guys keep the secret. Every time I go talk to someone else, the same question comes up. I just don't think it would be a good idea to tell her and that is the end of it! So give it up or I will be forced to hex you." After that threat by Remus, Peter shut his mouth and none of them talked for the rest of breakfast or down the corridors in the Dungeons to Potions.