Title: Safety First
Rating: T
Pairing(s)/Character(s): Remus, Poppy
Warnings: None
Disclaimer: Don't own 'em - not making any money off 'em. Dern it.
Word Count: 411
Summary: Remus is forced to face the ultimate humiliation.

Notes:

100 Word Prompt Collection Challenge: 11. Cooling

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: September Event: Back To School Teamwork Event - 17. (action) An older student or teacher handing out contraceptives / 12. (emotion) Nervous

Year Long Scavenger Hunt Challenge and Competition: A8. (word) flash

Remus pressed a hand to his forehead, wiping the sweat. He was never nervous when he went to the Hospital Wing, but considering the reason he was going today, he felt that a little nervousness was allowed, and even expected.

He swallowed when he walked in and saw Madam Pomfrey. His eyes flashed when he realized all of the beds were not empty. In fact, two beds were occupied—by a Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw. That made him even more nervous, and he hoped they wouldn't overhear him.

Madam Pomfrey smiled pleasantly when she noticed him standing in the doorway. "Mr. Lupin, what may I do for you?"

"Um..." Remus stuttered.

Madam Pomfrey walked over to him and pressed a cooling hand to his forehead. "Are you sick? You feel a bit warm."

"I'm not sick," he muttered quietly. His eyes cut to the beds where the two other students were looking at him curiously. "Can I talk to you in your office?"

Madam Pomfrey had a knowing look in her eyes, and he wondered if he gave himself away. "Of course, Mr. Lupin, I always have time for one of my favorite patients."

Remus forced a smile and followed behind the matronly lady that he spent the day after every full moon with.

When the door clicked shut behind them, Remus decided to simply take the plunge. "Okay, the thing is..." He trailed off, his brief bravery leaving him as suddenly as it came.

"Mr. Lupin, I've had many nervous students come to me over the years. And they have always been either in your year or above. I think I know why you're here. You've been dating the lovely Miss Dorcas Meadowes, am I right?"

Remus silently nodded.

She turned around and bent down for one of the many draws. She opened it, reached in, and when her hand reappeared, she was holding a packet of condoms.

Remus flushed.

"I'm glad you're thinking about safety, Mr. Lupin. Now, if you need any more, do not be afraid to come see me? Do you understand?"

Remus shyly took the packet. "Yes, Madam Pomfrey."

He stuffed them in his robes and ran from the office. He didn't look at the beds. His tunnel vision focused on escaping the embarrassment of having to ask for contraceptives. At least when he and Dorcas were alone tonight in the Room of Requirements, they wouldn't be forced to stop because they didn't have the right protection.