The holidays came to an end. Kain was put back on the train with her friends. As they went Remus kept an eye on the train till it was far out of sight. "Remus what's wrong? You've had that look every time you see Kain since new year. He had when he woke up New years day he watched his daughter intently. Trying to find changes in her. "Nothing to worry about. I'm just realizing how big she's gotten." He lied. "You sentimental fool. Come on." They left the station.
Snape's birthday was in a few days and Kain had no intention in letting the man slip into one of those depressive states. While on break Kain slipped by the shop and told them about how Snape got around his birthday. So they would be sending an owl with a cake just for him. Maybe it would cheer him up he seemed to like sweets just fine just when no one was watching.
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"Home sweet home." Dawn joked flopping onto her bed. They all laughed. "Kain we wanted to show you your gifts." Jenna took off her outer robes as did Alanna and Dawn. Before her very eyes they morphed. Jenna was a bobcat. Alanna a ferret. Dawn a lamb. "You didn't. I told you I don't want you doing this and getting in trouble." She said. They were human again the next minute.
"We asked Dumbledore if it was alright. He talked to professor McGonagall and she agreed to help us. We did it for you. He thought it was a very good idea. So your stuck with us." Dawn said. "Oh joy," She smiled regardless.
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The day of Snape's birthday he indeed looked like he was already resenting the day. They just had to wait for the post. "Post is here." a Gryffindor said looking up. Right on time. The owl was not her Stella. But it was Ginny's own owl. The cake was safe and unharmed. "I have to go." Kain left the table and dashed off to the Gryffindor. The cake would be safe in their room till she could get to it later.
SOME TIME LATER
Kain had run from Wynterwood again. He didn't quit. After she had lost him, Kain was on her way to Snape's classroom. Knowing him he'd still be there but not for long. The white box in her hands. "Hope this works." She took a deep breath. Knocking she wait for the reply. "Come in." She did with deep caution. "Pr..Professor?" He was stilling at a desk. "Ms. Lupin what is it?" He was not happy. "I had something for you." She walked up and set the box down. "Happy birthday." She said after he had opened the cake box.
"Thank you Kain. Tell Ms. Granger and Ms. Weasley my thanks as well." Kain nodded then peeked out the door. Wynterwood nowhere in sight. Free to go. That boy was rather persistent.
The moon that month couldn't have been better. It was fun having someone to run with her. They had to take turns carrying Alanna because she was a ferret. It was fun never the less. They were sent back in three hours before dawn to get some sleep. They didn't have class till eight. They brought Kain in with them. Kain was given an old blanket to sleep on the floor with. The next morning she was human again. Tired but happy. She had gotten enough sleep so she should go about the day with a little bit of nodding off.
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February rolled in and with it two very poor attitudes. One belonging to the teenage wolf who was still avoiding Wynterwood at all cost and a normally bad tempered teacher. IT was three days till Valentine's day. They had been having lunch. "Kain you have to stop your making it now." Dawn informed her. "I hate lovey dovey. Why do you have to wait to do something special? Just bring some flowers it's that simple. I'm going to the library to return this book. Then I'm off to my last two classes. See you at dinner." She got up.
"Kain. Wait up Kain." Arrum came up beside her. "Go away ya git." she hissed. "Why are you so mean?" He asked. "Why are you so bloody persistent? Go away Wynterwood." Kain said. "You gonna run again?" She took off that moment. Rushing past students Arrum not far behind her. After three corridors she ran into something. That something being Snape. "Ms. Lupin." He glared down at her. "Quick hide me." She stood behind him. "I will do no such thing." He moved. "Why were you running? I could deduct points your aware."
"Kain!" She saw Arrum coming down the hall. "Bloody hell." she took off again. "Mr. Wynterwood. Cease running in the halls and ten points each from Gryffindor. Be sure to let Ms. Lupin know." He said walking off.
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Valentine's day came and it was sickening. Kain didn't know if she wanted to vomit or kill everyone. She could have had a sick day but she was taking one for the moon it would be no go. She wasn't pleasant about the day either. She wore a scowl to reveal that of Snape's. She had given him two boxes of sugar quills to cheer him up while everyone still had points to their houses.
At the table a rose dropped in front of her. It was pretty and a small note came with it. Please give me a chance. If so meet me for a butter beer in Hogsmeade this weekend. AW "He doesn't give up. She looks his way and he waved a bit. She took the rose and with a snap of her fingers the rose was in flames and burned.
"Bloody hell your cold hearted. He really likes you. Why won't you just give him a chance?" Alanna looked at her friend. "Because you can't love a wild animal." She got up and left. After dinner Bill caught dawn in the hall. "Hey can I talk to you?" He asked.
"Sure." she said. "What's wrong with your friend why does she hate Arrum so much?" he asked. "She doesn't hate him. She just doesn't want to get hurt." dawn said. "I see." Bill understood. Being hurt wasn't fun. "She ran from him you know. Twice. He seems rather persistent." Dawn chuckled. "Well he really likes her. He has since that Quidditch game where she wound up in the hospital."
"If he really wants to break through to her. He needs to give her space and not try so hard. Tell him to just be himself." She said. "Thanks…uhh what's your name?" Bill asked. "It's Dawn, Dawn Mortimer." She said. "It fits you. I'm Bill Harris." HE held out his hand. They shook hands. "Well good night ." They went to their dorms.
Arrum decided he would give Kain space and leave her be rather then push it with her. Good idea too she was most likely close to killing him. All he could do now was admire her from afar. Her long brown hair, and amber colored eyes. The girl was beautiful to him. She was witty and untamable. Smart and silly at the same time.
She was strong and fierce and wore it with pride. She wasn't a girl that liked to wear a dress but to grab her broom and go for a flight. She'd be the one to run in a field on a hot day for no reason or fall asleep under a tree on a nice spring day. Kain was perfect to him. But he'd have to wait.
For the moment he was worried about Bill. Bill had been stealing glances from Dawn when she wasn't looking and flirting with her sometimes. They had been on their way back from class when Raoul finally had to ask. "You like her don't you?"
"No we're just friends." He said. "Yeah for now. You are falling in love my friend. With a friend of Kain the wolf I'm surprised she hasn't kicked you in the shins yet." Gareth commented. "Dawn's not like that. She's nice and funny." He said. "Do I hear wedding bells?" Gareth laughed. "Shut up ya git."
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"Bill and Dawn sitting in a tree-" Jenna couldn't finish because she burst into a fit of laughter. "Shut it. We only had a few conversations." dawn claimed. "I think it's good you found someone who loves you for you." Kain said. Dawn glared at her friend. "Sorry likes you for you." dawn was a little over weight and while in school children picked on her and the boys wouldn't give her a second glance here. But Bill talked to her he looked her in the eyes.
"I think they look good together." Alanna said. "Your one to talk. I saw the way you looked at Raoul the other day." Jenna said. "Your one to say something about looks Gareth has watched you in class quiet a few times. Half of which you've returned." Alanna retaliated.
"Oh she got you there." Jenna just glared. "Lets just go home. We have two weeks off. My birthday is next month so Sirius and Remus are letting me celebrate a little early." Kain said closing her trunk. "Alright. Will we be joining you for the moon?" Dawn asked. "Yeah. They said it was all right but I must warn you. Professor Snape might be there." She said. They all groaned. Kain had told them about her Christmas with the professor in her home. Also how she had lost the house points.