Hey sorry I haven't updated in a while. I've been suffering with writer's block and have been addicted to the latest series of Doctor Who. Matt Smith has done a brilliant job but will never beat the awesome David Tennent. I have also finished my A2 exams and now have to wait till August for the results. I hope you enjoy this new chapter.
Chapter 8:The First of many Full Moons
Sirius' Pov
Moony seemed happy to be out of the shack. I was shocked at how peaceful he seemed tonight. The moonlight was shining on him. He simply wanted to explore the forest. I didn't have to fight him once. He seemed euphoric as he explored the forest. Normally I would be leading him, but tonight he wanted to be the pack leader. He headed towards the pens that held the hippogriffs. They were weary about Moony but he seemed like he wanted to play. I led Moony towards our favourite tree near the lake.
The grounds were empty. Hagrid was in his house and Buckbeak was in the pumpkin patch. Hagrid's pumpkins were massive. Moony lay along side the lake. He licked my nuzzle as he stared at the crystal clear water. The moon was reflected in the water. It was so beautiful. Remus was always beautiful no matter what form he took. I was still confused. Why was Moony not attempting to tear me or himself apart. He was falling asleep. The night air was cool as I watched over the sleeping Moony, determined to protect him from harm.
James' Pov
Minerva told me the password to the Gryffindor common room. I spoke it quietly as the Fat Lady allowed me to enter. A girl was sitting at a desk in the corner. She was surrounded by lots of books. She looked shattered. Her bushy brown hair seemed unkempt and there were dark circles under her eyes. She was willing herself to work on.
"Excuse me, could you fetch Lily down. I really need to see her." The girl jumped when I spoke. She glanced over at me and then rushed to the dormitory. Lily soon walked down. Her eyes were red and puffy. She thanked Hermione and bid her goodnight.
"I won't be returning to the dormitory tonight. Make sure Harry gets up Tomorrow and doesn't do anything stupid with Ron."
"I will Mrs Potter." Hermione replied as she turned straight back to the thick text book beside her.
"So James, where are you going to take me tonight?" I asked, the curiosity distracting me from the thought I had about Remus' transformation.
Remus' Pov
I awoke to Padfoot staring at me. He looked shattered. It seemed as if he was guarding me as I slept. I licked his fur as a sign of appreciation. I would do more, but, It would have to wait until I was human. The air was warming. The giant squid was moving under the lake's surface lazily. I stood up. My muscles were aching but, the last thing I wanted was to transform back outside. Padfoot followed. He really was shattered. I was lucky it was the weekend. We manage to get back to the shack easily. If only I could explain to Padfoot that he was safe to be human around me now. I was in control of the wolf. We snuggled against each other and slept, waiting for moonset.
Lily's Pov
James led me to the seventh floor. We were suddenly along side a tapestry. He walked along it three times. A door suddenly appeared. I grabbed the door handle and entered. The room was massive. There was a bath and a comfy bed in the room. The room was lit in rose lighting. James hugged me tightly as he led me to the warm bath. The water was just right as I entered. James joined me as he started to massage my weary muscles. He took time to ask me how my day was and insisted that it was my treat and I deserved it. I couldn't help but mention how concerned I was about Remus.
"Remus is going to hurt himself tonight and there is nothing I can do to help him." I sobbed as James held onto me tighter.
"Lily, you know that potion that you gave Remus. Well, it helps Remus keep his mind during the transformation. He will feel pain but he won't hurt himself." He rocked me as he spoke reassuringly. I relaxed and thanked James for the lovely treat. We climbed out of the bath, dried ourselves and then climbed into bed. We would talk and make love and everything would get better.
Remus' Pov
Moonset was now. My bones were on fire again. I could hear them breaking and reforming. Padfoot walked towards me licking my ear. When the pain faded, I forced myself onto the dusty four poster bed. Sirius transformed back. He seemed concerned.
"You won't believe how weird you acted last night."
"Let me guess. I slept most the night, first along side the lake shore and then right here. I also wanted to play with hippogriths. Yeah that really is weird." I responded sarcastically. Sirius looked shocked.
"You remembered what happened last night. But, that's not possible. How can you remember what we did last night?"
"Professor Snape has been making me the wolvesbane potion and it allows me to keep my mind when I transform. I keep in control. Sirius thanks for watching over me as I slept. You look shattered. Perhaps we should go back to bed. There is a lot of things I have to thank you for."
"Shouldn't you go back to school. I mean won't Poppy be worried."
"I can look after myself and Poppy respects that. My injuries aren't that bad and can be treated with things in the shack. Besides I want to spend the rest of the day with you and you alone, after all we have a lot of catching up to do." Sirius realised what I meant and started kissing me passionately on the lips. We would end up spending most of the day making love and falling deeper in love. I hope the euphoric feeling after our love making would never end.
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