Chapter 27: A Strange Meeting

A/N: I would like to send another shout out.

To lollylover: Rowling never mentioned that werewolves weren't purebloods. However for all purposes of this story, he's still a pureblood.

To the Jersey Girl Next Door: Oh yes a vampire leopard is worse then a werecat. Imagine those pictures of the sabertooth cat that you see in those books. Shutters.

To moonyluvur: Thanks for your review. There's a great story called Exiled by Uyuki.

To everyone else: Thanks for your reviews and I'm posting now.

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"So do you think Lavender will be alright?" McGonagall asked Dumbledore once classes were over.

Dumbledore took a sip of his tea.

"I'm sure she'll be fine. She's got Ginny for support so that will mean a lot. I feel sorry for her. Having to raise a child that might end up being just like his or her father."

McGonagall shook her head.

"Let's hope that You-know-who doesn't figure out why he can't locate her."

"I hope not either."

Suddenly there was a knock on the door.

"Enter," Dumbledore called.

The door opened to reveal a tall woman in long black Death Eater's robes. She had the most beautiful face that Dumbledore had ever seen, but her eyes were cold and lifeless. Filch was behind her.

"A Morgana to see you," Filch said.

"Thank you, Argus."

He nodded and closed the door.

"Welcome to Hogwarts," Dumbledore said politely to Morgana.

"I'm not interested in your pleasantries, Albus," Morgana said coldly. "I'm only here because I'm on the run from Voldemort and I need a place to hide until he's finally defeated."

Dumbledore was hit with the sudden evil that was coming from her. He knew this wasn't going to be good for him if he declined.

"And what makes you think we would allow a Death Eater to stay here," McGonagall asked tartly.

Morgana glared at her and then looked at Dumbledore.

"Tell this wench that if she wants to remain alive she will not talk to me in such a manner."

"I'll-."

"Minerva," Dumbledore warned.

He gave her a look that told her to be silent in this.

"Good," Morgana said. "As I was saying, I've left the Dark Lord and have asked for a place to stay until this matter is over. I don't know how long that will be, but I will not trouble you with whatever happens in my life. I'll stay to myself and you will stay to yourself."

Dumbledore nodded and then turned to McGonagall.

"Have Filch take her to her quarters and don't say anything to get her mad."

McGonagall nodded and both witches left.

"Severus," Dumbledore called when he had reached the fireplace.

"Yes, Headmaster," Severus called out.

"Are you done with Mrs. Lupin for the day?" he asked.

"Yes, why?"

"I need a word with you," he said. "And come through the fireplace, it will be a lot easier on everyone."

There was a pause and then, "I'm coming."

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Severus was surprised when Dumbledore called him to his office and not by the usual means. Severus had managed to find a potion that would keep Hermione from attacking people, which meant that soon she could return to class. He entered Dumbledore office, brushing soot off his clothes.

"Please, sit down," Dumbledore said.

Severus sensed that this was important and sat.

"How are things working with Hermione?"

"Well," Severus answered. "I found a way to keep her from attacking her fellow students. I'm sure that Remus will like the idea that his wife is back."

"I'm sure he will," Dumbledore agreed. "However, the main reason for me summoning you is that Morgana has appeared, asking for safety inside the walls of this school. I don't know what she plans on doing, but I need you to make sure that she doesn't do anything that will bring Tom here."

"As you wish, Headmaster," Severus said. "And what about Potter and his wife?"

"I shall inform them of her; however, I would like to know from you what were dealing with. The only Morgana that I know of is the half-sister of King Arthur. You know a great deal about her so maybe you could tell me."

Severus understood what the Headmaster was asking for.

"I don't know that much about how she ended up here, but I do know that she doesn't come from around here. A lot of Death Eaters believed that she is the Morgana that they were told about growing up. I don't trust her and I don't think that you should."

"Thank you, Severus," Dumbledore said. "And on the Hermione note, let me know what's going on with her."

"Of course."

And he left the same way that he arrived.

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Several hours later the castle was silent, except for Filch doing his patrols. Remus snuck into Hermione's holding room to find Hermione fast asleep. He smiled at his wife and then opening her cage, he let himself in. Hermione moaned when he got into bed with her. He really missed her and right now he didn't care what she was. He just wanted to spend time with her. He soon fell asleep.

Note: Thanks for your wonderful round of reviews. I'm doing a story right now that has Severus being a werewolf. Someone did a challenge for that, but I don't think three chapters are enough to tell a story. Especially something as complex as the man himself. I don't know when I'll be able to post it with all the other stories that I've got to finish, but I intend on doing what I can, when I can.

I'm also not going to be able to post until maybe Sunday. Sorry about that, but I've got loads to do and not a lot of time to do it. Up next: Voldemort finds out that Lavender is gone and Hermione returns to class.