To Defeat the Dark
By: Sandreline Moon
Hello, everyone! I just wanted to thank you for all of the wonderful reviews that you have given me! It really makes me feel great to know that you all are supporting the story, because I really am not comfortable with what I know of Harry Potter.
I am sitting at the hospital right now with my two best friends – they are having their first baby! So this chapter is dedicated to my niece, Sophie!
Also, Latin translations will be at the end of the chapter. I took two years of Latin, and decided to make it the 'Lunarian' magic.
PLEASE GO BACK AND RE-READ THE LAST OF CHAPTER ONE! I have changed the part of were Serenity is speaking with Professor Lupin in regards to lifting his curse. I had a bought of inspiration and have come up with a much more interesting plot in regards to that. Also, THANK YOU to Pixie Rouge for pointing out that I was putting Jenny instead of Ginny. I have gone back and corrected that. Thank you!
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Chapter 2: A Thing or Two about Curses
The students arrived to their second day of classes to find Serenity beaming with innocence. Her crescent moon and tiara were reflecting the rays of sun from the windows. She waited for all the students to take their seats before she began. Professor Lupin had agreed to let Serenity teach the class on her own when he learned of her plan, so he was up in his office working.
"Please turn your books to pages 562." She said with a smile.
As the sound of pages flipping filled the air, several students gasped while others let out grunts of confusion. "Pegasus?" Hermione asked.
Serenity gave a nod. "Yes, Pegasus. Have any of you heard of them before?"
Hermione raised her hand, the other students not even bothering at this point. Serenity nodded for Hermione to go. "A Pegasus is a unicorn with wings. They can communicate telepathically and heal, much like a unicorn can, but they are larger in size and can fly. However, no one has seen one in over a thousand years."
Serenity gave a bright smile. "Very good, Hermione."
Serenity moved a few feet to the side. "I have a treat for you all today. I would like you to meet a dear friend of mine and a powerful ally, Priest Helios of Earth."
The students were silent, before they began to murmur as red and gold sparkles filled the air next to Serenity and they were blinded by a silver light. When the flash was gone, the students cried out in surprise at the large Pegasus standing before them.
"Greetings, students." He spoke to them telepathically.
Serenity came forth, placing a hand on Helios' neck and combing his mane. "I am Helios, the Priest of Elision. I will be aiding her Majesty against the Negaverse and Voldemort."
Serenity gave bright smile. "Helios battled alongside my friends and me against Queen Nehelenia." She began to walk down the middle aisle the split the desks. "Today, you are going to learn how to defend yourself against attacks. These will not be just regular magical attacks. Physical defense is just as important as magical defense and more often than not my friends and I were running around doing combat."
She reached the end of the room and turned to face the students. "We will work on this more later. For now, we have permission to go to the Quidittch field and get you started."
"It's about time we got some action." Draco sneered.
"Shut it, Malfoy." Fred and George cried out, shoving past the Slytherin boy as all the students walked out of the room.
Serena shook her head; waiting for the students to go passed her as Helios brought up the rear. "If you wish, I will carry you there. I remember how much you love to fly."
Serena smiled at the laughter in his tone. "It would give them a sight, wouldn't it?"
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"Wasn't she right behind us?" One of the Hufflepuffs asked a few minutes after they arrived at the playing field.
"Yes, she was." Another student answered.
"Must be a Princess thing, to make everyone wait for them." A Slytherin girl spoke with a sneer.
"Can it." Another Gryffindor said.
"Look!" Ron cried out, pointing up into the sky. All heads turned to see Serena laughing as she flew on the back on the winged horse, Helios' golden horn blinding them for a moment. Her silver hair whipped behind her as they landed, and she gracefully swung off the back of her friend.
"I really have missed that…" She said, running her hand over the creature's mane. Helios almost preened at the attention. The Lunarian then turned to her students. "I have another treat for you all. Your Headmaster has agreed to help us in this lesson by bringing several of the Youma that the Ministry has captured to the field. I will be showing you how to attack and defend yourselves against them."
Serenity walked closer to the students, her tone serious. "These Youma are the minions of the Negaverse, and are now also muted with the powers of the Dark Lord. Pay attention – these are not creatures conjured up, but the real deal. We have the Ministry of Magic to thank for this."
She then turned to Helios, who nodded his head, and took several steps back from the students. Albus and Minerva were standing at the field, nodding that they were ready. Giving a smile, a winged compact appeared in Serenity's hands, and the cover lifted to reveal the beautiful Silver Crystal. Lifting it above her head, she cried out her henshin: "Cosmic Moon Power!"
The students watched with rapt attention, several of the males gaining nosebleeds, as light flew around the playing field. A moment later and the figure that was more common to them, Sailor Cosmos, stood before them, the Cosmic Staff in her hands. Her wings folded behind her back, and she gave a smile.
The Headmaster took one step forward. "Are you ready, Sailor Cosmos?" He asked.
"Always." Was his reply as the Pegasus stepped to the warrior's side. Dumbledore nodded, and Minerva cast a ward around the students so they would not be harmed. With a wave of his wand, a handful of youma appeared ten yards from the Senshi.
Angry recognition flashed across the ugly Youma's faces as they recognized her, and they attacked. Sailor Cosmos made sure to demonstrate each of her attacks physically, magical, or planetary. The students were able to see what affected the creatures and what did not. The girls were in awe at her grace and power, and most of the males were in awe of her skirt.
The warrior dusted the last Youma with her Honeymoon Kiss, and everyone watched as the dust blew away. The Headmaster, after smiling proudly to the Princess who walked back to them, spoke. "I want you all to know that report from recent attacks have informed us that the new Youma are far more powerful and… sinister looking." Directing the next part more to Sailor Cosmos, he continued. "We have been able to capture one, which is here on the grounds. For your safety, I ask that all of you please retire to the sidelines. I ask Sailor Cosmos to come with me and the two of us shall see what we have that can be done to stop them."
Sailor Cosmos nodded the Dumbledore, Helios beside her. "Of course. I myself wish to see what they have come up with next."
Turning to the students, she placed another shield around them. "Stay far back. Youma have the ability to steal energy, and now magic, from their victims. The more they take, the stronger they get."
"Please. The Youma you were just fighting were nothing but target practice. They looked utterly ridiculous." Draco's voice rang out as he, Crab, and Doyle shoved to the front.
Fred, George, Harry, and Ron stepped in front of them. "I would do as the Lady says." Harry spoke.
"Unless, of course, you are brave enough to go against a foe you don't know how to handle?" Ron added.
"I think we should let him." Fred added while crossing his arms over his chest.
"Where should we send your body, Malfoy?" George asked.
"Enough already!" Hermione quipped, pushing the testosterone all back once more.
Sailor Cosmos could tell Albus was trying hard not to laugh, before he raised his hand. A large magical crate appeared far away from the students. Sailor Cosmos exchanged a glance with Helios, before the two of them walked towards it.
The crate gave way to the most hideous looking Youma she had ever seen - it was not the usual funny and pathetic creatures she battled, but more like something out of a horror movie. She watched as it looked around as if trying to figure out where it was. It held a human shape, but seemed to be covered in dark purple ooze that dripped off its flesh. She shivered when she noticed the ooze touch the ground, and listened to the sizzle as if it was acid eating it away. Out of habit, Sailor Moon held her head high.
"Surprised, ugly?" She called out, successfully gaining its attention. "How dare are you attempt to steal the energy of innocent people! I am Sailor Cosmos, Champion of Love and Justice!" As she spoke, she spun her staff to the other side, slamming it down on the ground beside her before raising it above her head. "As the Princess of the Moon Kingdom, I will right all wrongs and triumph over evil; and that means you." She finished.
The creature seemed to tilt its head to the side as it watched her, before it slowly began to walk forward in her direction. She stood ready, her staff glowing silver. Without turning around, she cried out loudly for everyone to hear. "It appears they have taken what little brains they have them and left them with nothing but orders to follow." She said. "They usually can talk and think for themselves."
"It must mean they are using the extra energy for something else." Minerva called back.
Sailor Cosmos was about to attack when the Youma before her raised an arm and sent a giant ball of purple fleshy goop at her.
"Silence Wall!" She summoned, holding her staff out in front of her and calling upon Saturn. The goop halted as it hit the shield; however Cosmos was startled when the muck began to eat away at the shield as it dropped to the ground after sliding down the shield.
"That's new!" She cried out, letting the shield disperse. "That ooze eats at anything with magic like its acid! Don't come into contact with it!"
She then raised the staff above her head. "Alright ugly, let's see how well you do when I bake that pasty batter! Celestial Fire Surround!"
Fire swirled around Sailor Cosmos before shooting for the youma, whom stood there turning his head as the fire then swirled around him, before engulfing its body. It cried out in pain, before lifting its arms. The fire dispersed, the only effect being that now the guck was boiling and bubbling on its body.
Albus appeared on her other side, studying the creature. "Perhaps you should try your magic, my Lady." He spoke, watching carefully.
Sailor Cosmos nodded, putting away her staff and pulling out her wand. This would be the first time she would use magic for battle. She just hoped it worked. Pointing her wand at the creature, she cried out, "Basium of Lux lucis."
Sailor Cosmos waited as the wand sent forth a beam of pure white light at the Youma. It circles around it slowly like a snake, before encasing it and burning every part of the creature's body. All on the field watched in fascination as it hunched over in pain, holding its head and giving a scream.
Albus realized now that only Lunarian magic would affect these Youma at all, and that would permit a problem. However, the enemy would not be expecting it, only Terran magic. Albus tested his theory with a few spells, Sailor Cosmos waiting patiently and watching. Sure enough, none of them did anything.
By now however, the Youma was enraged. Sailor Cosmos stepped in front of the Headmaster as it began to charge towards them, her wings unfolded to block him. She again raised her want to summon a shield. "Contego!" She shouted. A white shield pushed the Youma back, but it recovered and began to beat and attack the shield that blocked it from reaching its targets.
"Hekate's Regimen!"
Light erupted from her wand and howls of dogs could be heard coming from the light. A scream came from the Youma, and when the light was gone, it was as well along with any evidence of its presence.
Sailor Cosmos turned to look at Helios, a small frown marring her features. "I think you should go warn our creature friends about this turn of events, and I shall let Setsuna know. This is going to be more difficult than we could have thought…" She said. Helios gave a whinny, rearing on his hind legs before he took off in the air. Cosmos watched him go, before turning to the crowd that was watching her. "Headmaster, I think you should contact the people at the Ministry. We have a problem."
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Serenity was walking down the castle halls bent on heading to the dungeons. She needed to speak with Professor Snape in regards to a potion or tea of some kind to heal her persistent headaches that always seemed to take hold after a class full of Slytherins. Actually, that is not true – it was just after a class that held Draco Malfoy.
Serenity did not dislike him for the same reason everyone else did, no. He did have a bit of an arrogance issue that she really itched to smack out of him, but it was because of his insistent stares that gave her uneasy feelings! His aura was not menacing towards her in the least; if anything, she felt an attractive interest floating from it as if he had something to speak with her about but refused to follow through.
Her gown swept around her feet as her shoes made the slightest of clicks on the stone beneath her feet. Yes, she was in dire need of something to relieve her headache! She gave a slight shake of her head in an attempt to clear her thoughts before she was suddenly grabbed by her upper arm and pulled into a small room. Taken by surprise and the state of alert and frustration she was in, her silver blue eyes were wide as she was pushed against a wall with a hand over her mouth. Gray green eyes bore down into hers before the hand was removed.
"Draco!" She all but hissed out. "What in the Moon's name do you think you are doing?"
A smirk graced the lips of the blonde wizard, his face leaning down to be just a breath away from hers. "Your highness," he all but purred. "This was the only way I would be able to speak with you privately. Bloody Potter and the Weasel Pack constantly surround you…"
The lunar child's eyes flashed silver in anger a moment at the insult to her new friends, before raising her hands to his chest. The taller boy allowed her to push him away from her person while he smiled down at her. "What is the reasoning behind my abduction, Mr. Malfoy?" She asked.
"You're straight forward, I like that." He teased before he became serious. "Though, I do need to speak with you." Serenity's eyes lowered into a glare, growing impatient with his stalling. Draco's smirk returned for a moment before he carried on. "I need your help."
Serenity's eyes grew wide. Her understanding was that Malfoy was one to never ask for aid of any kind. His ego would not allow it, and so it was deemed a taboo for him. "Pray tell what is it that I can do for you?" She asked.
"Save me from Voldemort and my Father, and in return I tell Potter and Dumbledore everything I know." His statement was one of such clarity that the Moon Princess was actually taken aback. Her eyes were wide as she looked up into his. "Are you serious?"
"Of course I am. Oh, just one more thing, of course… but first you must promise my well-being. I expect to be protected from Death Dealers and the like for doing this." He added with a sparkle in his eyes.
Serenity pauses a moment as she looked at his aura. There was no dishonesty detected, and so she knew that he was and would be telling the truth. So, she nodded her agreement. Before she could blink, Draco then had his hand on her shoulders and her back pressed once more against the wall. "I want to find out for myself if your lips are as soft as they look." Serenity opened her mouth to give him a piece of her mind when Draco leaned down and captured her lips with his own. But they were not just pressed against hers, of no. After a moment they began to urge her own to respond to their actions and deepen the kiss. So she did. Her body soon relaxed against the wall, in turn having her lean full on Draco's for support. She had never had a kiss like this before, not even when she and Mamoru were at their most romantic. It had such a underlying passion that she did not even want to stop the moan that vibrated in her throat or her hands as they slid up his arms to his neck. The blonde body was very pleased and showed it by pressed her harder against the wall with his body and tilting her head back to further deepen the kiss. After awhile, she felt him confidently brush his tongue along her lips and slide into her mouth to tango with hers, and Serenity relished in the wave of heat that swam in her lower stomach.
Timidly, she mimicked his movements with her own. When his hands left their position at her shoulders to grip her waist and pull her hips into his own, she knew that he also enjoyed it. Growing bold, she returned her tongue to her own tavern and sucked on his appendage. The moan that replied to her actions had her giving a small smirk of her own. That is, until one of Draco's hands fisted in one of her streamers of hair, in turn pulling it out of its bun and causing a cascade of silver hair to fall loose to the floor.
Momentarily shocked by this, he pulled back from their kiss to look down to her clouded eyes and well-kissed lips. It took him several seconds before he moved his attention to her hair in his clenched hand. He looked at it in mild fascination before taking his other hand to do the same to the second bun. Now that her hair was completely down, he let one hand return to her waist while the other ran through her soft locks. "You look divine with your hair like this." He whispered hotly on her lips.
"Thank you, I guess…" She replied, before he gave her yet another mind-blowing kiss. Draco's hand that was in her hair tilted her head back to allow him better access while cupping the back of her neck. The other hand was once again grinding her hips to his. She sucked on his tongue once more, this time gently nipping the tip of his tongue. "Tease…" Draco moaned out before pressing her so tightly to him that she feared they would meld together. She never even noticed that his one hand had slid from her lower back and was now gently squeezing her ass through the silk of her gown.
Loud footsteps were heard echoing on the stones from the corridor while quickly making its way towards the steamy couple. Their lips separated while both blondes looked at the other in the eyes. A second later and the Moon Princess disappeared from his embrace in a small shower of Moon dust as she teleported to her rooms.
Draco Malfoy corrected his posture, letting his robes close around is body to hide a 'very' noticeable erection. He was a horny 18 year old male that was very turned on by a Lunarian, for crying out loud! Just a couple moments later and the door snapped open to reveal Draco's godfather.
"Draco," Snape greeted while looking the younger male up and down. "Just what do you think you are doing down here?"
"Nothing, Severus." He replied with a wicked grin on his face before he strode forward, passing the Potions Professor. The Head of Slytherin House merely watched the retreated back of the boy before two Ravenclaws went rushing past. "Ten points off Ravenclaw for running in the halls!"
Meanwhile, Serenity was lying on her bed with two fingers pressed gently to her lips as she tried to slow down the beating of her head. What in Selene's name had happened back there?!
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The next day left Serena avoiding Draco as much as she could. She didn't look at him, did not talk to him, and did not think about him, and she especially did not think about that kiss!
Except all she did was think about that kiss! His lips were so soft, her blood had boiled in her veins at his touch, the sense of satisfaction at making him moan, and how she actually liked how possessively he had held her…
Blimey!
And now she was starting to sound like Ron… wonderful…
The Moon Princess had to force herself to not smack her forehead. This was ridiculous! She was a grown woman, a warrior, and a Princess! So she most certainly was not going to worry about an insignificant kiss! It meant nothing! Probably just another ploy of Malfoy's to throw her off or something…
Why did she put herself through this?
"Serenity" Lupin asked.
"Sorry?" The silver-haired female asked as she snapped out of her reverie. She had lost herself in her thoughts as she walked down the moving staircases.
"I asked if you were alright. You seem a bit frazzled." The werewolf asked in worry to his normally bubbly friend.
Serenity gave him a warm smile. "Thank you, but I just have a lot on my mind, that's all. I am fine, Professor. I promise." She even added a playful wink to help cheer him up.
Lupin gave a warm smile in return. "Of course. Shall we go?" Remus had to stop the chuckle that rose in his throat at her confused reaction. "The Headmaster has requested a meeting with the professors. Draco Malfoy stepped forward and is going to give all the information that he knows about Voldemort and the Death Dealers."
This time Serenity did slap herself on the forehead. Her whole plan to avoid Draco just was flushed down the drain. At her companion's confused look, she sent him a warm smile and took his offered hand. "Let's not keep them waiting." She spoke, letting the werewolf lead the way.
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Because of the matters that were to be discussed, Serenity found that only a few Hogwarts teachers were in attendance. However, they were accompanied by members of the Order of the Phoenix, one of which was an overly-protective aurora.
"Preposterous!" Mad-eyed Moody rang out, slamming his staff on the ground. "Why should we believe what he says? This could all be a trap! He is the son of Lucious Malfoy, who is known to be part of Voldemort inner circle!"
"But he came forward of his own free will. Also, the Moon Princess is vouching for his word and protection." Pointed out the voice of a purple-haired girl that Serenity could only see if she leaned forward in her seat.
"I do not care, Nymphadora! This is Malfoy we are talking about!" Moody replied as his magical eyes spun in its socket.
"Don't call me Nymphadora!" Serenity watched in deep interest as the woman's hair changed from purple to flaming red. That was a neat trick…
"Sir Moody, no matter the boy's lineage we will hear him out. He has valuable information, after all." Luna spoke up from her place on the table before her charge. Her tail was twitching behind her in irritation.
"Lady Luna has valid reasoning. Now, if we will please all settle down, I do believe that both Ms. Malfoy and Mr. Potter are just outside the door." Albus Dumbledore spoke as he made a waving motion to the large door. When he did it swung open to reveal both young men. Draco and Harry were glaring at each other, obviously having gotten into a spat upon seeing the other as they always do.
With the door open they both entered and looked around. Harry smiled brightly at all the occupants, seeing as how they were his friends, before going to take the empty seat besides Serenity. He then went to take the open seat that was to Serenity's right, much to Draco's displeasure if his glare at the other man was anything to judge. Draco then moved to sit besides Severus, but not before sending another glare Harry's way.
The Headmaster continued. "Now then, Mr. Malfoy, you came here to offer a bargain. So long as your name is clear and you have our protection, then in return you shall give us any knowledge of Voldemort you posses and it will be freely given. Is this correct?"
"Yes." Draco answered as he leaned back in his chair.
Mad-eye Moody snarled. "Look at him; he doesn't even take this seriously!"
"You should really learn to calm your anger, Moody." Snape replied in agitation to the famous aurora.
"Don't you even start on me, Snape you-"
Moody was interrupted by Professor McGonagall. "That is enough. Fighting amongst ourselves will only aid Voldemort in his plans and hinder our own."
"Harry," Dumbledore spoke to gain the young man's attention. "How do you feel about the matter?"
All eyes turned to the Boy-Who-Lived, who in turn looked around the room. "Me?" He asked while giving a shake of his head. A silence filled the room as Harry thought about his answer. Suspense took hold of everyone before Harry spoke. "I know that Draco can be a pain, and his father is a trusted hand of the enemy." There was a slight pause. "However, if Serenity has agreed to it and she trusts him, then so do I. She will know. I trust her, and so I shall trust Draco. After all, he is doing this of his own free will." He looked at Malfoy then with a question in his eyes that Serenity could not read. Whatever it was, Harry seemed satisfied with the answer he found in Malfoy's nod. Harry then turned to the Moon Princess and gave a bright smile.
Draco did not miss Harry's smile to the young woman or her small smile in return, or the bit of fondness that was there.
"Your faith in the Princess is well placed." Spoke a most welcome voice to Serenity's and Luna's ears.
"Pluto!" The Lunarian gave a bright smile as she stood from her seat at the familiar arrival of the gash in space. Sailor Pluto stepped out and gave a bow to the room as the portal disappeared, her staff clanking against the floor.
"Who is this?" Inquired an un-named aurora.
"Forgive my intrusion. I am Sailor Pluto, Master of the Time Gates and one of Princess Serenity's guardians." She gave a spin of her staff.
"What makes you say what you did, Sailor Pluto?" Professor Lupin asked.
"The Princess has always had a wonderful judge of character, and can find the light of someone's heart in even the darkest of beings. There is also the matter of Lunarians having the ability to know who to trust." She finished with a smirk on her lips.
"So as you can see, we have no reason to doubt Mr. Malfoy's intentions." Dumbledore said with finality.
"Just a moment, Lord Albus?" Luna interrupted with a raised paw. At the Headmaster's nod, she turned to look at the Senshi of Time. "Pluto, you are not one to just come and visit for the joy of it, especially when you interrupt such an important meeting." The feline advisor pointed out.
At the older woman's sinister smile, Usagi cut in. "Puu," She spoke in warning.
"Very well. I have come with a warning." She ignored the Princess' mumble of 'When do you not?' and continued on, turning to face the blonde Slytherin. "Your father knows of your actions here today against himself and the Dark Lord. It is vital that you perform your next steps carefully." Her smile was now back in place. "It would also do well for you and Harry Potter to cease your bickering. The Time Stream has shown me that you shall become friends."
Both young men began to sputter at the notion, causing a chuckle from the room, until Severus interrupted. "Not meaning any offense, Sailor Pluto; but if you can see into the future, could you not simply tell us what the Dark Lord is planning and when he will attack?"
"For once you and I are in agreement Snape." Moody added.
"I would not expect you Terran mortals to understand the Time Stream." Pluto spoke. "I will attempt to explain. Time flows like water from a mountain. The mountain snow melts and creates water; we will let this symbolize an event. However, there is not one distinct course for the flow of water to follow. Its pathway can branch off and can travel anywhere from two to hundreds of ways, and can split to even follow several pathways." With her trademark smile still in place, she finished. "Nothing is set in stone, Severus Snape, former drone of Voldemort who now seeks to atone for his crimes. I see all and know all, but even I cannot force Time to show me what I want."
Sailor Pluto turned to Usagi and held out a stack of envelopes to her. "I was 'asked' to give these to you, Hime." She smiled at her most precious friend, gave a wink to Luna and a bow to the room before she disappeared through another portal just as she came.
"She always was dramatic, that one." Luna said with a smile.
"She sure is something." Nymphadora added with a smirk.
Harry looked at the stack of envelopes that was now in the Moon child's lap, each one stamped in a color and planetary symbol. "From your friends?" He asked even though he already knew the answer.
A bright smile was his reply and before Malfoy couple cut in with a snide remark to Harry, Dumbledore spoke. "I do believe we should get down to business." He gave a node. "Mr. Malfoy, you have our attention."
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The next afternoon was Saturday, and found Serenity walking back to the castle after her earlier assembly with Pegasus and the other magical and immortal creatures from the Dark Forest. She had stopped by Hagrid's house to have a cup of tea with him – he was such a joyful half-giant, and knew so much and cared so much about the creatures. Luna was actually still there, and Serenity was going to have to be the one to live with the feline's swelling ego.
She had just walked passed a statue of what she assumed was a Grim Reaper when her upper arm was grabbed and she was pulled into a small, hidden stairwell. Her body glowed in response to the threat and she teleported herself instantly to her rooms.
She landed on her bed, but she was not expecting the body of her would-be attacker to land on top of her. With an 'oof', she opened her eyes to see who her attempted kidnapper was. Dancing gray-green eyes and a sinister Slytherin grin bore down on her. "If you wanted me in your bed so badly, Princess, all you had to do was so say."
The silver-haired woman gave a shriek of indignation and shoved him off of her .She stood from her bed in a flurry of silk as she marched to the other side of her room. "Draco Malfoy, you are to cease and desist your improper actions. You are going to get yourself killed if that is how you continue to get people's attention! Do you have any idea how badly I could have injured you?"
Draco lay on his side, propped up on one elbow as he smirked at the fuming female. "You are the only one whose attention I grab, so you can stop your temper tantrum now." His smoother rang out smugly.
Serenity huffed and continued as if she has not heard him. "Furthermore, you think highly of yourself if you believe that I would have any remote interest in you! Your arrogance and smart-ass comments are enough to drive me up the wall!" The Lunarian spat as she paced around her room.
"It would be a lot easier if you stopped denying your feelings and just accepted us already." He replied smartly.
"There is no us, Draco! You pulled me into a classroom and then proceeded to give me-"
"One hell of a kiss? The best kiss you have ever had? I'm far better than your precious Prince?" He supplied.
"No, and how dare you! Mamoru and I have not been a couple in over a year! Why are you even bringing him up?" She fumed.
"I did not recall you disliking our kiss." The male smugly pointed out.
Serenity gave another shriek, spinning around so her back was to him. She started to then vent about how self-centered he is and how you cannot simply go around kissing people just because you feel like it.
"You would rather Potter kissed you then?" His sharp voice spoke from just behind her; he must have gotten off of the bed and walked over to her when she turned her back.
"No! Harry is a good friend of mine, but he would never go around just kissing people! It simply is not done." She was suddenly spun around in strong arms and she found Draco's face just a few mere inches from her own.
"It is done, my Moon Princess. If you fail to remember, I will happily remind you." That was all he said before closing the distance between them. Serenity had to force herself to remember how to breathe, because the swarm of emotions in that kiss was just too much to contend with. What was it that clearly had both of them so… she could not even concentrate. She was mad with desire as his tongue caressed hers and she eagerly returned the favor. Hands roamed each other's bodies and several moans and gasps came forth from both parties.
One of Usagi's hands fisted in his hair and she was slightly surprised at how soft it was as he moved her to her bed. Draco towered over her form while kissing her senseless. Soon he started to venture away from her lips as he kissed a trail along her jaw and down her neck. She found herself eagerly tilting her head to give him more access to her skin as she slightly arched against him while letting her fingers scratch down his back.
"Serenity? It's Lupin. Could I speak with you a moment?"
She came crashing down from her emotional high as if water had come rolling over her. Her eyes widened as they stared up into Draco's. He opened his mouth to say something but she pressed her palms against his chest and teleported him away in a flash of moon dust. Her heart raced as she quickly rolled off of the bed and fixed her appearance. As she strode towards the door to allow the werewolf entrance to her chambers, she had no idea that because of the water analogy she had teleported Draco into the lake just off of the dock.
Take a deep breath she smiled as she opened to door. "Good day, Remus. How are you?" She greeted.
"Good day, Serenity." He replied with a smile. "Would you mind terribly if I asked for a moment of your time? We have not had a chance to finish our conversation from our first day."
She smiled brightly and nodded her head, stepping aside to let him come in. He took a seat on her couch, fidgeting quite clearly in discomfort. Serenity sat across from him with her hands folded in her lap as she patiently waited for him to begin. She did not have to wait long. "Would you mind terribly if I asked you to remove the curse?"
Serenity looked into his blue eyes. "I can help you, Remus, but not in the way you are hoping. The curse is a part of your DNA, and therefore should I attempt to remove it, it may also end your life. However, I do have a solution."
Lupin looked very much relieved at this, and nodded. "The Headmaster explained to me your connection with the Moon. You see, when I first met you I felt the pull of the Curse, even though there was no Full Moon."
Serenity stood and moved to her desk, lifting a very thick book. She carried it over to the couch Lupin was sitting on and sat beside him while placing the large book in her lap. "This is the Luna Historio, or the History of the Moon. It was first written by the Goddess of the Moon, my ancestor. Now, it is magically able to update itself everyday with the dealings of the current monarch of my home, which right now is me. I found the history of the werewolf in its early pages." Lifting the heavy cover, she flipped several pages. The right page was a large print that caught the professor's eye. A beautiful woman with flowing silver hair was floating in the sky with a light surrounding her as if she was the physical embodiment of the Moon itself. Below the floating woman was a small crowd of people. At one side of the crowd were terrified humans, but as his eyes traveled across the rest you could see them slowly turning into wolves. The left hand of the page titled "Loup-garou", and was covered in text from a language he did not know. She spoke again. "In short, the curse began because humans disrespected the Moon and became too arrogant in their ways. They did not just insult the children of the Moon, but they also committed crimes against her people: Terran men raping Lunarian women, hunting the magical creatures, etc. So the Moon Goddess Selene decided after a time that their transgressions needed to be punished. So she turned them into Loup-garou, since the Terrans enjoyed killing wolves and they were animals of the Moon. However, they would only turn into these creatures upon viewing the Full Moon and would act as the mindless, cruel beings they were and all would know who committed a crime against the Moon and her children. Furthermore, my ancestor made the silver of the Lunar Rays lethal to them, so that they would understand what it is like to be hunted themselves and feel pain." Looking up from the book, she smiled softly at the professor. "Though it would seem that the whole 'lineage' factor was missed. I do not believe that you should suffer for the mistakes of your ancestors. I can alter the curse, so that you are in complete control of not only your mind and actions when you transform, but can also control 'when' you transform. You will be more of an animagus than a werewolf, though your appearance and strength will not change." She looked at him with sparkling silver eyes. "Is this alright with you?"
Lupin gave his answer in the form of a bear hug, tears streaming down his face. Serenity gave a giggle and moved to stand. "Come, I can do it now. It is a full moon tonight, and I promise you that if you hold my hand the Moon's rays will not affect you so you have nothing to worry about."
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The entire hall silenced upon seeing Serenity enter. Well, she was not the reason the school had gone silent. It was more her companion – Professor R.J. Lupin. A 'human' Professor Lupin. Students were looking out of the dinning hall's windows to clearly see a bright Full Moon, and then they would look back at their DADA teacher.
"Well, what are you all staring at? Surely you have a dinner to eat?" Sang the joyful voice of the teacher who was practically skipping down the aisle to his table. He took his usually seat, and then all eyes turned to the silver-haired girl.
"I'm hungry. What's for dinner?" She asked, sitting at the Gryffindor table with her friends and then piling food on her plate.
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How was that? Please review ,so that I may know how I am doing. As I said, I have not read the Harry Potter books myself, so any corrections that are needed I would greatly like to know!
Also, Monday I start my job at a law firm – I am so excited, especially since I am a law student. Wish me luck everyone! ^_^ Have a great day, and thank you for reading and sticking by me after all these years!
Latin translations:
Basium of Lux lucis: Kiss of Light
Contego: Shield
Hekate's Regimen: Hekate's Guidance (referring to her guiding souls to Hades).