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Chapter 2

- Dorms -

Teddy had been skimming over Luna's book as she tried explaining what Nargles were, when out of the corner of his eye he noticed to empty seats at the staff table. "Hey Luna, where did Dumbledore and Professor Lupin go?"

"Not sure." She replied but as soon as she finished I saw both men walking back into the Great Hall. Dumbledore seemed to be preparing to address the students while Professor Lupin took his seat. He looked slightly pale but he continued to smile at the students. "Welcome, welcome to another year at Hogwarts!" The students went silent. "Now, I'd like to say a few words, before we all become to befuddled by our excellent feast. First, I'm please to welcome Professor R.J. Lupin, who's kindly consented to fill the post of Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. Good luck Professor."

Professor Lupin stood up and did a small welcoming bow as the students clapped in welcome. Suddenly I heard a whisper coming from the Slytherin table. Malfoy was grinning at Harry. "Potter," he whispered with a smug smile. "Is it true you fainted? I mean, you actually fainted?" One of the other Slytherin boys did an over dramatic faint and Teddy gritted his teeth. "Leave him alone, Malfoy."

The Slytherin boy just giggled and Teddy turned to look at Harry, mouthing the words. "Just ignore him."

"Our Care of Magical Creatures teacher has decided to retire in order to spend more time with his remaining limbs." Dumbledore continued. "Fortunately, I'm delighted to announce that his place will be taken by none other than our own Rubeus Hagrid." The students, mostly from the Gryffindor table, cheered and even whistled in applaud. The half-giant stood up nearly knocking over the table as he did so.

Dumbledore put on a serious face. "Finally, on a more disquieting note at the request of the Ministry of Magic, Hogwarts will, until further notice, play host to the Dementors of Azkaban," I straightened, remembering the chilling cold and loneliness I'd felt back on the train when that... creature, had turned up. "Until such a time as Sirius Black is captured."

I heard a few Ravenclaw's whispering tales of what had happened on the train, none were as terrifying as his though. "The Dementors will be stationed at every entrance to the grounds. Now whilst I've been assured that their presence will not disrupt our day-to-day activities, a word of caution. Dementors are vicious creatures. They'll not distinguish between the one they hunt and the one who gets in their way." A pit grew in Teddy's stomach.

"Therefore, I must warn each and every one of you, to give them no reason to harm you. It is not in the nature of a Dementor to be forgiving. But you know, happiness can be found... even in the darkest of times. If one only remembers to turn on the light." With a swift movement of his hand, the feast began and in a few seconds, the light, happy mood had returned. Except for Teddy, who looked over at his friends. They look equally as shaken as he felt.

Teddy couldn't find Ron, Harry or Hermione as the students all ran out of the Great Hall towards their dorms. So sadly he watched the Ravenclaws go towards the fifth floor where they would climb a spiral staircase before reaching a door with no handle or keyhole. They would use a bronze knocker in the shape of an eagle, then the door will ask them a riddle. If they answered correctly they'd be allowed inside a large circular common room, with a ceiling covered in flashing stars. Portraits of famous previous Ravenclaw's would greet them respectively. Students would glance out the arched windows at the beautiful fields, relax on blue and golden couches before walking into their dorms and chatting among themselves.

Maybe they'd have a dorm party? Where they'd play games, each strange treats and tells funny stories.

Teddy, on the other hand, walked down towards the Ground level, heading towards his dorm which once was Filch, the cranky caretaker's, old office. The door was enchanted so that it'd only open if Teddy or teacher was present. As he neared he traced the stone wall with his finger. At the end of the corridor there was another door, that led to the Dark Forest.

He heard footsteps behind him but didn't turn around as he walked towards his room. "Teddy." He turned around find Professor Lupin walking towards him.

"Professor Lupin." Teddy said cautiously. Had the Professor been informed about his lycanthropy? Remus had followed Teddy from the Great Hall, desperate to talk to his son properly. But now that he'd caught up with him, he had no idea what to say. What would someone say in this situation?

Hey Ted, I'm your father and I gave you up to the orphanage after your mother died and your grandparents refused to take care of you. By the way guess what? I'm a werewolf too?

Yeah, no.

"Wanted to see if you okay after what happened on the train. Is this your room?" He looked at the door, he hadn't even seen the inside of the room but he could tell it was nothing compared to the other house dorms.

"Yeah." Teddy blushed as if he was embarrassed. "I'm guessing you know then."

Remus nodded. "Dumbledore just told me."

"I hope that it doesn't... I mean... change anything-"

"Of course not!" He replied a little too quickly before clearing his throat awkwardly. "Actually, I didn't want to just talk about the train." Teddy looked up, interested. For split second Remus saw himself in the young boy. They really did look similar, with their matching light brown hair and green eyes. Under those beautiful green eyes were dark circles, like his. An effect of full moon transformations.

When Remus had learnt his son had only part of the lycanthropy gene he'd hoped that, that would mean Teddy wouldn't have to worry about transforming every full moon. But, guessing by the stiff way Teddy stood and the cut on his shoulder that Remus had noticed earlier on the train, that wasn't the case. "Dumbledore wanted me to look out for you."

"Why?" Teddy asked curiously, tugging on the robe of his Ravenclaw uniform. Remus smiled, Carla had been a Ravenclaw. "Well, Teddy. I'm like you. I'm a werewolf." The boy's eyes widened and seemed to sparkle with joy.

"Really? You are?"

Remus decided now wasn't the time to tell the whole truth. "I am."

"That's so cool... I mean, that's good to know." He replied failing at hiding his excitement.

"I just, want you to know I'm always here if you ever need someone to talk to."

"I will, thank you Professor." It felt wrong hearing Teddy call him 'professor' but he ignored the feeling of guilt in his chest.

"Off to bed, I'll see you tomorrow. Oh, and Teddy. Mind if we keep this between us? I don't want any students to know."

"Sure."