Chapter 5
Glass window shatters
I scream
Claws dig into my chest
Agonizing Pain
Never the same
Remus woke up suddenly in a pool of his sweat. He feels his chest, the three long scars remain as a constant reminder of what happened. He looks down and realizes Moonlight is curled in a black ball between his legs, instantly, she calms him with her sweet purring. He looks at his watch, 6:30am. His first class starts at 8:30 I better shower first so no one notices my scars. The less questions the better.
After his shower he splashed his face with cold water enjoying the refreshing and awakening sensation. He then walked into the boy's dorm room. Everyone was sound asleep still. He had an evil, yet brilliant plan. The night before, he was bored so he started studying the lesson for today's class and he learned a spell to levitate an object. What if he Marauder's legacy by pouring a cup of cold water on The bratty Prefect boy they met before, Brian. He got a cup of cold water and laid in his bed and retrieved his wand. He whispered "wingardium leviosa" and waved his wand and the cup floated. He stayed in his bed while directing the cup to Brian's bed across the room. Once it was hovering over his head, he released it and layed back down and pretended to be asleep.
Suddenly Brian broke the peaceful silence of the dorm and screamed "Ahhh!" as he was shocked with icy cold water all over his face. The other boys woke up in confusion.
"Who the bloody hell dumped cold water on me?" Brian screamed. The dorm room erupted in laughter. Brian's face turned tomato red. "When I find out who, they're going to pay for it!" Brian screamed and stormed out of the room.
Peter said "That was brilliant. I wonder who did it?"
"Yeah they should be a marauder." James added.
"They already are." Remus said proudly as he pulled his wand from under his blanket. The boys laughed, and congratulated Remus.
"Come on, we have to get ready for our first class, Charms where you can all learn this little trick I learned last night." He cleared his throat and pointed at James glasses on his nightstand "wingardium leviosa" He levitated his glasses on James' face.
"I guess being a nerd pays off." James said jokingly as he adjusted his glasses.
Charms was lead by Professor Flitwick. He was most impressed with Remus's advanced skill with picking up new charms as well as the levitating. He even earned 15 points for gryffindor for his skills. Snape and Lily congratulated him for being the best in the class and asked for some help.
Next was Transfigurations with Professor Mcgonagall.
"In transfigurations, you will learn to transform objects into another. And possibly with years of experience and practice, you may be able to do this." Suddenly, she transformed into a black and grey cat. The class oohed and applauded as she transformed back. "Now does anyone know what one is called if they can transform into an animal?" A werewolf? Remus asked sarcastically. Lily raised her hand and she was called on.
"A person who possesses the ability to transform into an animal is an animagus, professor."
"Very good, Miss Evans. 10 points to Gryffindor." Ms. McGonagall proudly awarded.
"Wow with you and Remus both on Gryffindor, we'll get the house cup no problem." James smugly said.
"Mr. Potter, don't talk out of turn. 5 points from Gryffindor!" McGonagall snapped.
"I think you spoke too soon." Peter whispered to James.
Lastly was Potions with Mrs. Glauder and Snape loved it. He even earned 15 points to his house Slytherin. They had to try to create something from Unicorn's tail hair, Dragon's scales, lavender, and werewolf's blood. The thought of how they got the werewolf's blood upset and distracted Remus so immensely that he didn't notice his creation was starting to burn and created an awful smell.
"Mr. Lupin, you can stay after class today and clean up your disaster you call a potion." Mrs. Glauder said.
"Don't worry Remus, I'll help you with potions tonight in our study group, and you can help me with charms."
"Thanks, Severus."
After class Remus plugged his nose and cleaned the disgusting potion. He noticed that he started feeling achy and irritable. After he was done, he went on his way to supper when McGonagall bumped into him in the hall.
"Oh hello Mr. Lupin, do you have a second to speak."
"Yes, mam." Remus replied curiously. He followed her into her empty classroom.
"Dumbledore has informed me of your Lycanthropy, and has put me in charge of your transformations at this school starting tomorrow night." She said. Remus sunk down into his chair and put his forehead on the edge of the desk.
"What's the matter dear?" McGonagall concerningly asked. He raised his head and he had tears in his eye.
"I guess I was just having such a great couple of days at Hogwarts that I sort of forgot for a second that I wasn't normal." Remus reflected this thought. "Funny, that's the only time I was ever able to forget." And then Remus Lupin started bawling. Without saying a word, McGonagall sat next to him and warmly hugged his back and let him fall into her lap and he cried. Remus needed her comfort though, for it reminded him of her mother and he felt safe and secure. After a minute of crying, Remus looked up at McGonagall.
"Tell your friends an excuse for tomorrow night and the following day. I will inform your other teachers that you have a prearranged absence. Report here at 6:30 tomorrow night. Bring a change of cloths." McGonagall said.
"Okay. Thanks Professor" Remus said while wiping his eyes. During dinner, the achiness in his body worsened and he had no appetite. He still went to study group and did some homework, but had to leave early because of his huge headache. By eight, he went straight to his bed and layed in his bed. He looked out the window above his bed. The nearly full moon beams shined right onto him and he felt more pain. He covered his face with his blanket and fell asleep to the purrs of Moonlight.