Hi, Readers.

Here we go, the last chapter during the events of 'The Prisoner of Azkaban'.

Some of you have asked me whether or not I will be continuing this story into 'The Goblet of Fire'.

The answer is yes! I will be continuing the story!

At first I was planning on stopping here, but then I had some ideas I wanted to write. I also appreciate those who have sent lovely comments, and shared some of their own ideas, its nice to hear what other people imagine to happen next.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this chapter. Which is by far my favourite and actually took a few tries to get right, but I'm loving the results.

Chapter 13

- We'll Meet Again -

Teddy woke up in a hospital bed with his usual post-transformation headache and muscle pains. Dark circles had formed under his eyes as usual. But this time was different. He hissed in pain as he tried to push himself up. His hands were wrapped up in a bandages. He untangled it and looked at his bleeding palms in pain. "Teddy1" He looked up to see Ron in a hospital bed just opposite of him.

"Ron! Is your leg okay?" He asked in worry. Ron's leg was wrapped in a thick cast and looked painful.

"It's fine. How about you? You look terrible."

It was true. Teddy saw his reflection in the bedpan on his neighbors bedside table. His skin was pale and an unhealthy gray colour, scratches decorated his cheek, neck and there was a large bruise next to his right eye from Professor Snape's spell. "I'm fine."

"You've been out cold for a while. What happened?"

"Wait, how long have I been out?"

"Two days."

"I've been out for two days!" Teddy jumped in surprise and winced.

"Ah, Tedson." Madam Pomfrey said, walking towards him. "It would appear you had a rough full moon." Teddy touched the bruise near his eye.

"How did I get here?" He asked trying to push down the covers and get to his feet, but the Hogwarts nurse pushed him down.

"Professor Lupin brought you in two days ago."

"Professor Lupin? Where is he now?" He asked, looking around the Hospital Wing. "Is he still here?"

"No, he refused to stay for even one night. I offered to treat him this morning, but he said he had to talk to Professor Dumbledore." She sighed in frustration before turning around a picking up a small bowl and with a flick of her wand, filled it with water. Her delicate hand dabbed a small towel in the water but as she turned around, Teddy's bed was empty and he was quickly getting changed into his robes which had been put on his bedside table. "Where do you think you're going?"

"Sorry Madam Pomfrey, but I need to find the Professor." He said, slipping his feet into his shoes and quickly exiting the Hospital Wing. "See you later, Ron."

He closed the door behind him. "Teddy!" He looked down at Hermione who had wrapped her arms around him in a warm hug. Harry was walking up behind her. "How are you feeling, Ted?" He asked.

"Fine. I'm just going to see my dad." He said, walking past them and down the hall. Harry and Hermione exchanged a glance before following after him.

"Teddy, there's something you should know-"

"Can it wait? I heard he went to Dumbledore's office and I want to get there before he leaves. Oh, and by the way you two have some serious explaining to do."

"What do you mean?"

"Well, during the full moon I could've sworn you were in two places at once."

Hermione was having trouble keeping up with him as he turned a corner quickly. "We'll explain that later, but Teddy, we need to tell you something else."

"Tell me at lunch, Hermione."

"This really can't wait. It's important that you know-"

"Sorry, Hermione but I really don't have time- oh, great." He groaned. "Here comes trouble."

Draco Malfoy and his goons were gliding towards him, mischievous smiles illuminating their faces. Teddy didn't stop walking, in fact he quickened his pace, not meeting their eyes.

"Welcome back to the land of the living." Draco grinned, walking beside Teddy who look determinedly ahead.

"I'm not in the mood, Draco."

"So, is it true?"

"Is what true?" He said, taking the stairs two at a time, climbing to the seventh floor where Professor Dumbledore's office was.

"That the filthy half-breed Professor is your long lost daddy?"

Teddy froze halfway up the moving staircase, spinning around. "I'm sorry, what?"

Draco ignored his question. "I heard that you and Lupin actually attempted to attack Professor Snape."

"We- I did nothing of the sort! Besides, how could you possibly know that, you weren't even there?" He saw Harry and Hermione glance at him then at each other.

"Professor Snape told Slytherin everything. Now everyone knows what happened." Draco said, leaning against the staircase railing. "My father told me he'd handle the half-breed scum, but I told him he didn't need to worry about it."

Teddy's hand had curled into a fist at his side. "Oh, yeah? And why's that?"

"Because the Professor is currently in Dumbledore's office getting sacked."

Teddy's eyes widened before he turned on his heel and dashed up the stairs.

"Teddy!" Harry called out and the two Gryffindor's ran after him. But Teddy made it to the Headmaster's office first and was inside by the time they caught up. Teddy didn't even bother knocking, he ran straight into the office.

Professor Dumbledore was behind his desk, and peered up at him from behind his half-moon glasses. "Teddy, it's good to see you on your feet. Are you feeling alright?"

Teddy had grown tired of everyone asking him that, so he got straight to the point. "Where's my dad? You can't sack him, you can't! It wasn't his fault!"

"I'm afraid that's out of my hands, Teddy. See, it was your fathers choice to resign."

"Resign? You mean... he's not fired?" Teddy's heart beat slowed, yet he showed no signs of relaxing.

"Of course not."

"So, he quit on purpose? Why?"

The Headmaster sighed, looking him sadly. "I think we both know the answer to that, Mr Lupin."

Teddy slumped down in the seat in front of Professor Dumbledore's desk. "But, he won't have a job?"

"Actually, I was able to pull some strings and find Remus a stable job. He should be fine." It was good to hear that but it didn't fill the hole in Teddy's stomach. He'd finally reunited with his father, only to have him be taken away once again.

"I'm gonna miss him." He admitted and Dumbledore got up from his chair, resting a wrinkled hand on his shoulder.

"This won't be the last time you'll see him, I promise. I believe he's in his office packing, if you wish to see him."

"Thank you, Professor." He forced a smile to his lips before leaving the room. But he stopped before opening the door. "Oh, I nearly forgot."

"Hm?"

"Sirius Black, what happened to him?"

The Professor flashed a smile. "It would appear that Sirius Black has once more, defied expectations and has... escaped."

"How?"

"You may want to ask your friends about that. Have a good day, Teddy."

"You too, Professor." He exited the room and saw Harry and Hermione waiting for him.

"Was he in there? Dumbledore can't fire him, he can't!"

"He wasn't sacking my dad. He resigned."

"What?"

Teddy sighed, shaking his head and walking down the hall slowly. Students jumped out of Teddy's way when he passed by, giving him uneasy looks.

"We're sorry that Malfoy was the one to tell you-"

"It's okay guys, you were trying to tell me. I just wasn't listening."

"So, what now?"

Teddy thought for a second. "I'm... gonna go say goodbye to my dad."

"Do you want us to come?"

"No, this is something I think i should do alone."

The three of them exchanged a quick nod, then Teddy traveled to the Dark Arts classroom. More students kept their distance from him, as if he might transform at any moment, despite it being the middle of the day. A part of him wished they'd go back to teasing him instead. It was much better to be laughed at, than it was to be feared.

But he guessed this would become his new normal, even after he left school. The hate that followed Werewolves was going to catch up with him eventually, and now it had. Finally, he reached the Dark Arts room and was safe from judgmental eyes. He heard movement in his father's study and quietly walked towards the door. "Hello, Teddy." Remus greeted him, facing the other way. "I saw you coming."

He turned around and pointed at the Marauder's Map opened on top of his desk. Teddy tried to hold back his shock. Remus looked even worse than he did. With pale skin - that made the two old scars running down his face more noticeable - , dark sunken eyes and an array of scratches across his face and neck. Remus could see the shock in Teddy's eyes and gave a comforting smile. "I've looked worse, believe me."

"You resigned." Teddy said looking around the room, which had become unmistakably bare. Suitcases were stacked on one side of the room and old papers were burning in the fireplace.

He sighed in reply. "Yes, I did. It would appear that someone let slip the nature of my condition. This time tomorrow, the owls will start arriving and parents will not want... well, someone like me teaching their children."

"But Dumbledore-"

"Has risked enough on my behalf. Besides, people like me are... Well, let's just say that I'm used to it by now." He flicked his wand and the last of the suitcases packed itself and closed with a small click! Teddy was staring at the suitcase sadly. "Why do you look so miserable, Teddy?"

"I just... I feel like I just got you back. Like, I finally found my family, where I belong and now you're leaving."

The Professor walked around his desk towards his son and placed his hand under his cheek. Then he wrapped him a giant hug. Teddy at first went ridged but then relaxed into his father's arms. "Take me with you." He pleaded.

"I'm sorry, Teddy. It's like before... I want to give you your best chance. Maybe one day, but not now."

Teddy didn't want to let go, so he hugged tighter. "I just don't wanna lose you. Where's your new job? Is it far?"

"Actually, it's in Hogsmeade."

"So, I can see you next year?" Teddy felt stupid as his father wiped a tear from his eye. Usually he never cried in front of adults, but he felt suddenly vulnerable. "Of course."

"And you'll visit the orphanage, right?"

"Whenever I can." Teddy sniffed, ignoring his aching muscles. Eventually, he let go and took a step back, blushing slightly. "I'm proud of you, Teddy. You are so much like your mother."

"What was she like?" He asked.

"She was brave, smart, stubborn... but also wise and caring. You have her heart."

"But I have your good looks, right?" He laughed softly. Remus ruffled his son's hair before picking up his wand and coat.

"Now, as I am no longer your teacher, I feel no guilt whatsoever about giving this back to you." He motioned to the map. "So now I'll say goodbye, Teddy. I'll make sure to visit you again sometime. Until then... mischief managed." The map folded itself up and returned to a normal, blank sheet of parchment. When Teddy looked up his father was gone. He looked out into the classroom to see him walking towards the door silently.

The pit feeling returned in Teddy's stomach. But he knew this wouldn't be the last time they'd see each other.

To be continued...