This first part ends the last chapter…… You will not believe how hard it is to spell mistletoe
Sirius gave him a cautious look before apparating himself.
"What did I do?" Remus asked not completely understanding the situation.
"Come Lad, we better go." Moody said and they left.
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Katherine stood in front of the large marble casket that would hold her grandfather until the end of time. She stared at the ground and sobbed. A large hand touched her shoulder she looked up and smiled bleakly at Hagrid.
"'E loves you Kat. Never could stop talk'n 'bout you." Hagrid said. Katherine nodded.
"I know; I just miss him that's all." She replied. Remus walked on the other side of Kat.
"Darling, may we talk?" He whispered.
"I'd rather wait, but if you must." She replied. Hagrid gave her a gentle pat on her back and walked away. "What is it, Remus?"
"Moody and Sirius told me what happened. She wasn't at the house at all. I didn't go there to upset you. I couldn't apparate to Sirius's house because I didn't want anyone fighting with Voldemort to find out where you are." Remus explained. She read his mind through Legiments. He was telling the truth. He pulled her closer to himself and petted her head as she cried. "Shhh there now, it'll be ok."
The funeral service had started. Many parents, Grand-parents, Great-grandparents, and children from every house were in attendance. All the staff and many different creatures appeared most crying as they watched. Kat held onto Remus as she cried. Tonks sat next to the Weasleys and glared at Kat.
"Now I would like to ask if Katherine Alder Dumbledore Lupin has any words." The Minister of Magic asked. Katherine nodded and made her way to the podium.
"My Grandfather was a great man. He took me in when I was little and he protected me. Hogwarts has been my home since I was three. Albus wasn't just a great Headmaster, but also a great friend, a great staff member, and the best Grandfather anyone can have. H-he is greatly missed and will be always. I love my Grandfather more than anything and many of us share that. Together we will stop Voldemort and truly bring my Grandfather's killer to justice." Katherine finished. Many winced when Voldemort was mentioned, but the members of the Order clapped their hands.
After the funeral everyone retreated to their respectable homes. Katherine stood as most gave her apologies. Remus stood behind her. After most had cleared Katherine walked back to the castle to find McGonagall.
"Katherine, how are you holding on Dear?" McGonagall asked.
"I'll be fine eventually. Would it be possible for me to stay in the castle for tonight?" Katherine asked
"Yes of course, I could never deny you that. You may stay in Gryffindor Tower. The password is Confidence." McGonagall replied and walked away. Remus stood at the front doors and looked at the sky.
"Katherine, I must leave. I'll be changing soon." Remus said.
"I know, I love you," She whispered and kissed him.
"And I you," He answered and returned the kiss. Remus ran off toward the Whomping Willow. Katherine walked down the corridors until she stood outside Gryffindor Tower. Sir Nick floated close to her.
"Ah Madam Lupin, your grandfather was good to us ghosts." Sir Nick said. Katherine nodded and smiled. "You will succeed in finding his killer. Believe me you are not one to back down." His words filled her with confidence. He floated away and she entered the Tower.
Every House Elf Katherine had ever encountered at Hogwarts was sitting on the furniture in the desolate Common Room. Dobby popped in front of her.
"Miss Katherine, we House Elves are glad you are staying here. But we weep for your sorrow." Dobby said.
"Thank you Dobby," Katherine said and smiled. The House Elves disappeared and she was alone once more. She walked and sat in front of the fireplace. They had brought her a large tray full of goodies. Katherine sat down and started to eat quietly.
Around midnight someone was violently shaking Katherine away. A large figure stood before her, carrying the familiar scent of fire whiskey.
"What do you want Sirius?" Katherine asked as sat up in her chair.
"You hadn't arrived home and it was a full moon so I figured look at Hogwarts." Sirius replied.
"Oh," was all she managed to say. Sirius sat next to his friend. He noticed the discarded tray of food. He pointed to it. Katherine smiled and nodded. Sirius dove in savagely. She rolled her eyes and smiled at him again. She remembered when he had acted similar.
It was right after the Christmas Feast. Katherine and Sirius were two of six people left in the Common Room. The house elves had left many trays of goodies and Sirius was starving. Even though he had eaten twice his weight in mashed potatoes and pudding during the Feast.
"Don't you ever get full?" Katherine asked. Sirius nodded no. "Well I'm surprised you don't weigh as much as the castle now!" Sirius laughed with her.
He was the one that had talked to her first. He needed help in Potions and he wasn't about to admit defeat in front of Remus. Sirius adored Katherine, but could never even muster the courage to talk to her. James had always said that he needed to summon some Gryffindor courage from Godric, their founder. Tonight he had to take his chance. After they had settled their laughing. They looked at each other silently, she smiled at him. He loved her smile. That's when he did it. He pulled her close to him and kissed her. Katherine was shocked at first. Sirius broke their kiss and looked at her with anticipation. She said nothing.
"I'm sorry, that was a mistake, forgive me please." Sirius whispered. Katherine looked around the room and then above her.
"I don't think it was a mistake, I think maybe it was a holiday spirit." Katherine replied and pointed above them. A single piece of mistletoe hung above them.
Sirius had taken his chance. The next day Remus asked her to be his girlfriend, it was never mentioned again.
"What do you weigh now? Half of the castle?" She asked and laughed.
"HA HA very funny. It just so happens that I cook terribly and I was starving, so I decided to use my resources of the Castle and come and eat." Sirius replied smugly.
"Well, well, when did you become so smug?" Katherine asked and laughed.
"Azkaban does wonders for a man." Sirius replied.
"Oh! Come now Sirius, why do you always have to act like that?! There's no need." Katherine said. "Now to prevent a further argument and such, I will be retiring to my chambers."
"Good night, Madame Lupin." He answered.
"Is that what this is about? Sirius, you knew just as well as I did that I would've gone out with you, but you never asked." Katherine closed her eyes and cursed under her breath. There it was out. She didn't know where it came from but it was out.
Sirius sat with his mouth closed and his eyes wide. He was speechless for the first time in his life.