Nevaeh lay in bed with a smile on her face, she had had such a brilliant day with Sirius. She had managed to shrug off her tears and got him 'to forget all about it. They had spent the afternoon walking around the lake and when classes were over, with the Marauders. Nevaeh was really starting to fit in and even though she missed Nadia and Albus with all her heart she knew that what she was doing now could really help their futures. Remembering the burden she had to carry, Nevaeh drifted off into a dreamless sleep.
Nevaeh woke up to find they girls she shared the dorm with creeping around getting ready for class. She thought it was sweet of them, not trying to wake her up. She smiled, jumped out of bed and began the whole transfiguration thing again. She was so looking forward to tomorrow. Dumbledore had given Nevaeh and the Marauders permission to go down to Hogsmeade so Nevaeh could buy some clothes. Even though they would be hideous Nevaeh could transfigure them into things she liked and wouldn't have to worry about doing it every single bloody morning.
Walking over to the full body mirror in her room she grabbed the few hair ties Lily had given her and the hairbrush that had arrived with the set of clothing Dumbledore had given her. She quickly brushed out her fringe and styled her hair in two cute, short ponytails. Turning around to her dresser she pulled out her summer dress from the day before and transfigured it into a low cut black top, she then transfigured the black tutu she had into some three-quarter cargo pants and her kitten heels into a pair of knee high stiletto boots. Doing a quick twirl she walked down into the Common Room to meet Remus.
"Wow Nevaeh!" Remus said warmly "You look great. Now lets go down to the Great Hall for breakfast, the others have just left so if we hurry we will be able to eat with them." He headed over to the portrait door and held it open for her, following her out. He was such a sweetheart.
They made it to the Great Hall just in time to eat with the other Marauders who must of dawdled there as Nevaeh and Remus entered the same time as them. Nevaeh noticed once again that all eyes were on her as she sat down between James and Remus. Nevaeh tried not to pay much attention to this as it only made her feel awkward and nervous. She smiled and greeted all those around her and began to eat. She didn't talk much during the meals, she found it amusing enough to just sit back, relax and listen to the boys discuss quidditch, school and girls.
After breakfast Nevaeh and Remus walked James, Sirius and Peter to their Potions Class and then headed towards the Library as it was a miserable day outside. In her own Hogwarts Nevaeh tended to avoid the Library as reading gave her a headache. Well thats what she used as her excuse anyway. But sitting there with Remus, she discovered it was quite peaceful. They were sitting on a couch staring out at the grounds when Remus turned to her and asked "Why did you decide to come to Hogwarts?"
Nevaeh wondered, how on earth was she going to answer that? She shrugged off the worries and decided to be honest, well as honest as she could be. She turned to look at Remus with a smile on her lips. "Well you see," She began "I was kind of pushed into it." She chuckled at this.
Remus looked puzzled at this. "What do you mean?" He asked.
Nevaeh sighed, she liked Remus she really did, he was so easy to talk to and so understanding. He was a sweetheart and so kind, caring and honest. She felt like she could trust him, and she wanted to trust him with her secret, it would be like having the burden off her shoulders. Thats when she decided she was going to tell him, and only him. She made a vow to herself, she wouldn't tell anyone else. "Can I go to the Headmasters office, I need to speak with him." She asked.
"Uhh," Remus said looking extremely confused "Of course." He added with a smile as he got up and started walking towards the library exit. Nevaeh followed behind him slowly. She had to ask Dumbledore for advice first even though it was really her choice in the end but she needed his opinion. she wouldn't feel right telling Remus if she didn't talk to Albus Dumbledore first.
Nevaeh took a deep breath and knocked on the Headmaster's door. "Come in Miss Blackburn." She heard the wise man say from the other side of the door. Slowly Nevaeh pushed the door open and stumbled inside. Dumbledore was sitting at his desk staring at her through his half-moon glasses. "Sir, I was wondering if I could ask you for some advice?" She asked quietly. "Child, you may ask me anything. Today however I already know about what you are here to inquire about, and I believe it is your decision to tell Mr. Lupin about where you are from. But I do believe that Mr. Lupin is the only person you should tell and he is an incredibly trustworthy person." He responded warmly. "Thank you for the advice Professor." Nevaeh said as she turned on her heel and walked out of the office.
Remus followed her to the Gryffindor common room, where she instructed him to wait. She could tell he was confused by the whole ordeal but he would understand, he had to. But at the moment he just had to wait. She ran up the stairs to her dorm room, rushed over to her bed bent down and picked up her book. Slowly she turned around and walked back down to the common room. There was Remus, just where she had left him. She sat down beside him, her legs crossed with her whole body turned to face him, the book upside down on her lap. She smiled at him, took a deep breath and began.
"Remus, what I am about to tell you may sound crazy, in fact worse than crazy but please understand that I am deadly serious and would not lie to you. What I have to tell you, you cannot ever repeat to anyone ever! Do you understand?" She said sternly, she had to know that he wouldn't betray her confidentiality. Remus nodded. "Okay. Remus the truth is I wasn't home-schooled. I attended Hogwarts only I started my sixth year in September 2022." She paused waiting for his reaction. He nodded, his eyes huge, urging her to continue. "I was in Potions one day and something wrong with my potion, another girl in my class, Rose Weasley - The daughter to the author who wrote this book" She flipped over 'The Great War'. "Accidentally pushed me into my caldron and I fell forty-six years into the past and landed in James's Potions class." Taking a deep breath she smiled at Remus before asking "Do you understand so far?"
Remus nodded his head "Yeah I think so, so your from the future, I get that but what is with the book?"
Nevaeh nodded. "Professor Dumbledore received this for me through a Time Window that opened up in his office just a few hours after I arrived here. It was sent to me by my Headmaster, Professor McGonagall, she teaches transfiguration here in your time. She wants me to try change the effects the Great War has had on my time. This book was written by Hermione Weasley who was one third of the Golden Trio. Whenever I change the future by something I do here the content in this book will change. Thats why I need to tell you, you see all the Marauders are key-parts of the Great War."
Remus looked horrified. "Do y...y...you mean w...w...we cause the war?" He stuttered. Nevaeh shook her head. "No, no, no. Not all of you." Remus looked puzzled and confused at the last part but her let Nevaeh continue. "See here," She said opening the book and opening it to Remus Lupin - Werewolf Guardian "This is all about you." She handed him the book and studied his face as he read. He started shaking and a tear slid down his face. Nevaeh jumped up and rushed to his side to comfort him. "Hush, hush." She whispered. "Look!" She exclaimed pointing at the page for the words:
Professor Remus JohnLupin, also known as Moony, was a half-blood wizard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lupin, and later a werewolf. He attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and was sorted into Gryffindor house. During his school years, he was one of the Marauders; he was the best of friends with James Potter, Sirius Black, and Peter Pettigrew. Together they created the Marauder's Map. After Hogwarts, Remus and his friends joined the Order of the Phoenix and fought at the First Wizarding War. However, Pettigrew betrayed James and Lily Potter to Lord Voldemort, out of fear. Remus lost all of his closest friends in various ways by the end of the First Wizarding War, though he and Sirius later reclaimed their friendship. Remus taught at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as professor of Defence Against the Dark Arts during the 1993–1994 school year. He was a teacher of Harry Potter, James's son, whom he taught how to make a Patronus, but resigned after Severus Snape revealed to the public that Remus was a werewolf. He fought against the Death Eaters once more in the Second Wizarding War, during which he lost his friend Sirius. In 1998, Remus married fellow Order member Nymphadora Tonks and had a son, Teddy Lupin. Remus fought at the Battle of Hogwarts, during which his wife was killed. Remus was also killed by Death Eater Antonin Dolohov during the same battle in 1998. Remus briefly appeared again through the Resurrection Stone for Harry, along with James, Lily, and Sirius in 1998.
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Remus fought at the Battle of Hogwarts alongside his wife, whom he protected. Remus was killed while protecting his wife from Antonin Dolohov who was later murdered by Nymphadora Tonks who avenged her husband.
"See," Nevaeh said softly to the boy "From just showing you this, your wife lives, your son has a family, we made a change!"
Writers Note - Hey Guys! Vicky here, just letting you know I am going away till the 9th but I will update as soon as I get home ok?
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