Chapter Ten

The weeks started to go by. Emily had fun helping Hagrid with his class and he did seem to need a bit of help with some of the creatures. Remus had tried to talk to her, but he would get close and turn around. He had talked to Lily a few times, who kept telling him to stop being so nervious and to just go talk to her. Remus had decided he would do it when he had no class to teach. Unfortunatally, Emily stil had to help with Hagrid's class. So he sat there and watched. He watched Hagrid start the lesson and Emily bring out the creature. Emily kept looking over at him and smiling. After awhile, Hagrid had everything under control. Emily went over and stood next to Remus.

"Beautiful day," Emily said, looking at Remus, "for being winter."

"Yes, it is very nice," Remus said, "a good day to go for a walk."

"A walk to where?" Emily asked.

"I don't know," Remus said, "around the grounds."

"Sure," Emily said, "we can go after class is done for the day."

Hagrid made a gesture that he needed a bit of help and Emily ran over to help him. Remus watched the classs for a bit longer, before leaving. Soon the class was over and Emily helped Hagrid put the creatures back. She said goodbye and headed to the the castle. She was half way there when she saw a black dog run passed her. She stopped and stared, the dog had also stopped too. She looked around to make sure no one was watching. She took a small bag out of her coat, and went over to the dog. She kneeled down by the dog and started to pet him.

"Bit crazy coming here," Emily whispered as the dog licked her face, "here is some food."

The dog smelled the bag and than took it. Emily smiled and got up. The dog bowed it's head before running off. Emily watched until he was out of site and continued on her way. She went into the Great Hall and sat down by Snape, who looked at her.

"I don't like you being here," Snape hissed.

"Well I don't like the way you smell," Emily said, looking at Snape.

Snape snarled, before getting up and leaving. Emily just grinned and started to eat. Remus came down and sat next to her.

"Well," Remus said, "I don't have anymore classes for today. What about you?"

"That was my last one," Emily said, looking at Remus, "oh is it time for that walk?"

"I guess," Remus said.

Emily nodded her head and they left the Great Hall, not even noticing that Lily had watched them. She turned to Ginny with a smile.

"Look at that," Lily said, "my mom and dad are going to get back together."

"Lupin's your dad?" Ginny asked, looking a bit shocked.

"Ya," Lily said, than noticed the odd stares she got from some students.

"Wow," Ginny said, "must be interesting having both parents work here."

"Not really," Lily said, "mom has been busy with helping Hagrid and dad is busy teaching DADA class. So, there's not really anytime to actually spend with them."

"I mean, you probably get away with stuff," Ginny said.

"No," Lily said, looking at Ginny, "dad actually gave me detention once."

Ginny gave a small laugh and they continued eating their food.

Remus and Emily were walking around the grounds, both wrapped up in coats. It had become colder in the last hour.

"I wasn't expecting it to be this cold," Remus said, pulling his coat on tighter.

"It's okay," Emily said, looking around, "we always spent our time in the cold and you know how cold it can get in that house."

"Is it stil the same?" Remus asked.

"Ya," Emily said, "I didn't change anything. The bedroom stil has the same bed and stil use the same dishes and stil have the same couch."

Emily and Remus walked around without saying anything. They soon headed back inside, since it just seemed to be getting colder. Remus and Emily headed to Remus's office. Emily took her coat off and sat down in Remus's desk. He took his coat off and sat down in his chair.

"You haven't really changed at all," Remus said, "you're not graying."

"Oh god I know," Emily said, running her hand through her hair, "I'm shocked, I thought it would of started since I have been cooped up in the house, not doing anything."

"Do you stil have that muggle job?" Remus asked.

"Oh no," Emily said, "I had to quit when Lily was born. Couldn't afford a babysitter. I'm lucky to of at least saved up money to actually pay bills and start a garden."

"Why didn't you move on?" Remus asked, giving Emily a very serious look.

"I couldn't," Emily said, looking a bit sad, "I did try, but no one could compare to you or Sirius."

"So, you are here looking for him," Remus said with a sigh.

"No, I'm not," Emily said, giving a small smile, "I'm here cause of you."

"Why?" Remus said, staring at her with a look of wonder in his eyes.

"I missed you," Emily whispered.

Remus stared at her for awhile longer, before looking around. He got up and closed the door to his office and than went back over to Emily, who was watching him carefully.

"I missed you too," Remus said, wrapping his arms around Emily waist, "I regret every minute of that day, that horrible day. I overreacted and just pushed you away when I should of kept you closer."

"It's not your fault," Emily said, wrapping her arms around his neck, "we can stil be together."

Remus smiled before he started kissing Emily. They sat there for about a half hour, just kissing when Harry walked into his office. He stared at both of them in shock. Emily quickly got off the desk, looking embarrassed.

"I should so leave," Emily said, looking at Harry.

"I'll see you later than," Remus said.

"Ya," Emily said, waving goodbye as she left the office.

Harry watched her leave, before turning back to Remus with a curious look on his face. Remus just shrugged his shoulders and Harry nodded his head as if he understood what Remus had meant.