At the end of the hour, after the exam, the class was released. Julie was walking out when a hand rested on her shoulder. Professor Lupin pulled her aside, to which all the students passing "ooed," as if she were in trouble.
"What's up professor?" Julie asked.
"If you'll follow me inside, please." He waited for the last student to come out before entering the potions classroom. He walked up to Professor Snape's desk, where Julie's uncle seemed to be waiting for them.
"What's going on?" Julie sensed there was something big going on.
"Last night, Professor Dumbledore informed us that a powerful mutant and an alumnus to the school will be on school grounds today." Professor Lupin ran a hand through his hair nervously. "We aren't sure why he's coming, but we have a feeling it has something to do with you."
"Really?" Julie asked. "I didn't think anyone knew I was here."
"Regardless," Julie's uncle said, "it is important you try to stay away from this man."
"Why?" Julie asked. "Uncle, I've never met another mutant before! Maybe I could ask him a few questions, just talk to him for a bit."
"No," Snape said firmly. "Professor Dumbledore is meeting with him as a favor. He is a bad man, Julie. Do not approach him. Do not speak to him. Not only is this an order from the headmaster, but I, as your uncle and legal guardian, am forbidding you from meeting him."
"Julie," Professor Lupin said, taking the good cop side, "we understand your curiosity, but we are trying to protect you. He may try to provoke you and expose your abilities, and we are not sure what would happen."
"I still don't understand what the deal is," Julie said. "My powers aren't that off from magic."
"It's not fair, but it's for the same reason we haven't revealed ourselves to the muggle world. The discrimination could isolate you severely."
Julie sighed. Arguing hadn't done any help in the past, it wouldn't do any good here. "Fine. I won't go looking for, talk to, or even look at this guy. Alright?"
"Good," Snape said. "Now, go on. Professor McGonagall knows you're going to be late to her class."
Julie left the room, leaving the two professors alone.
"I still think we should have told her," Lupin said.
"It would not have done any good. She would go after him. And we're not sure it was him." Snape took in a deep breath. "Believe me, I am far from happy he is here. For his sake, I hope he is innocent, because I will have no problem killing him."