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Chapter 3:Old Friends and enemies
James' Pov
The great hall was filling up fast. I could hear people gossiping and discussing the latest news. I saw some familiar faces who had been in the potions class. I was looking around when I suddenly heard the name Harry being mentioned.
" Hey Harry, what were you doing in our potions class? I thought you hated Snape." A red haired boy asked.
" I wasn't in your potions class George. I was in Care of Magical Creatures with Ron and Hermione. You wouldn't believe what Malfoy tried to do." The other red haired boy who was sitting next to George replied,
"We've heard. He insulted a hippogrith and tried to get Hagrid sacked. It's his fault he got attacked the stupid git."
"Fred, you don't insult someone just because you don't like them."
"Yeah but, Hermione, he is a git," the youngest red haired boy answered.
"Anyway we want to continue on with our story. Snape was looking at the Harry look a like like he wanted to kill him. Well it was kinda similar to the look he always gives you and Professor Lupin, pure loathing," the twins chorused. Great the story about my appearance was spreading across the school like wildfire. I looked towards the staff table and thoughts drifted to the familiar name.
I knew a Lupin when I was at Hogwarts. He was kind, sweet and very clever. He was also a hard worker and incredibly brave. I wondered where he was. Was he married? Did he have kids? I wish I knew where he was. He was a werewolf and had suffered at the hands of the ministry of magic. I knew he hadn't died, I hadn't seen him in the after life. The Lupin I knew had many scars on his face and body. His hair was fluffy and tawny coloured and he had amber eyes. Before fifth year he was a head shorter than me and Sirius but, during that summer, he had a massive growth spurt. By the time I had died, Lupin was the tallest of my friends. My eyes were wet with tears at the memory. I remembered the last thing I had ever said to him.
Flashback
"Hey James, Lily, how is Harry today?" He asked.
"He's good Remus. He is just asleep at the moment." Lily answered while shifting her eyes towards me. I shook my head and took a deep breath in.
"Lupin, we have reason to believe that one of our closest friends is a spy for Voldemort. We have reason to believe that you have been spying on us." My voice broke as I accused my friend.
"James, Lily, you know I would do no such thing. You're the closest thing to family I've got left. Why would I ever go to Voldemort's side?" His voice was thick with emotion. Tears were running down his cheeks.
" Because you're a werewolf and Voldemort will create a world in which you are in a better position. Now why don't you just leave werewolf. I never want to see you near my family again." He was glaring at me with pure anger. The shadow of the wolf was on his face and it was terrifying. With an obvious effort, he turned and left, silent tears still falling down his cheeks.
End Flashback
Lupin had looked so angry when I didn't call him by his name. I had very much regretted that conversation. Lupin had been telling the truth the whole time. I was prepared to wait forever for him to come to us. I wanted to tell him how sorry I was for accusing him of something he never did. I was now angry with Peter and Sirius. Peter betrayed us and Sirius killed him. I could understand the motive, but a life is a life and no one should be murdered. Dumbledore beckoned me towards the staff table.
As I walked towards the staff table, I felt like the whole hall was staring at me. Many mouthed the name Potter and it unnerved me. Snape was shooting glances between me, a student and a tawny haired man, who was busy talking to Professor Flitwick. Professor McGonagall was smiling at me and moved to let me sit next to her.
"Have you given Professor Lupin the letter yet?" I shook my head. "Well why not?" She asked.
"Professor Dumbledore said give the letter to the Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher and he didn't tell me who they were." James answered.
"He is the one talking to Professor Flitwick. Don't worry about disturbing them James, they are only discussing who they believe will win the Quidditch cup this year. Flitwick is the head of Ravenclaw house and so is defending his own house. Lupin, on the other hand, is trying to convince him that Gryffindor has the better quidditch team. I think Lupin needs a break anyway," Dumbledore added winking towards the two professors. I walked towards them. Flitwick looked the same as ever. His black hair was sleeked down and he was still small. Lupin's hair was tawny with streaks of gray. There were scars on his face and his amber eyes were glittering with delight. They both seemed comfortable and close friends. I tried to ignore my stomach rumbling. All of a sudden Lupin turned around and stared towards me. My throat went dry as I passed the letter towards him.
Lily's Pov
The castle was quiet as I entered it. It was strange being back in the place where me and my friends would gossip about boys or the latest band or their latest plan to get Sirius to go out with them. I could remember the hours I spent in the library with Mary and Remus. I would always end up helping Remus with potions or any work he missed due to his condition. Of course at the time I didn't know about Remus being a werewolf. I was surprised when James told me about it. I could hear talking from the Great Hall. I didn't want to interrupt dinner so I decided to explore the castle. I climbed up the stairs and headed towards my favourite portrait.
Remus' Pov
Oh my god! I must be hallucinating. Is that James standing in front of me. My eyes were blurring and I tried to blink the tears away. James was meant to be dead and the dead can not come back to life. He looked a lot like James. His eyes were hazel and his jet black hair was as messy as ever. His glasses were lopsided. He held out a letter for me. I grabbed it and tore open the parchment envelope. Dumbledore's script covered the letter. It took me a few minutes to read the letter. Dumbledore wanted me to look after James while he was staying here. My heart was beating so fast at the chance of spending time with Prongs but, my head was not so accepting. James had hurt me. He hadn't trusted me and believed that I was the spy. How could I forgive him when he hurt me so badly. No,I was going to trust my heart.
"James it is so good to see you again. I'm really sorry I couldn't look after Harry before now." I started crying. I had bottled these emotions up since James' death. James was shocked but hugged me tightly and tried to comfort me. His scent was familiar and put me at ease. I could tell he hadn't recognised me yet. He seemed preoccupied with something else. A question crossed my mind, if James is here then is Lily alive as well? Flitwick seemed to be as curious as I was.
"Is Lily alive as well James?" He nodded but he seemed so lost. Tears were silently falling down his cheeks. It was my turn to comfort him now. I hugged him and whispered a reassuring message in his ear,
"We will find her James, but you're exhausted. Come on, you are staying in my room tonight and tomorrow we will search the castle and grounds for her." A small smile lit his face. I grabbed his hand and led him to my chambers.
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