A grey feathered quill bobbed up and down as Amelia wrote on a roll of parchment paper. It was an hour before breakfast. Only a few students were at their respective house tables doing whatever they'd like to do before their house mates come and bother them. Amelia signed her name at the end of the parchment. Before folding the letter up, she took a quick glance over.

Truffles...Arabeth if she had her way would... There is no rule for... I hope my branch is doing okay. I wish I could've... Anyways, with all my love, Amelia

As she was folding the letter to its final resting state, Remus sat down across from her. Amelia bit her bottom lip waiting for the fellow fifth year to speak. Remus looked around to ensure no one could be close enough to listen in. The brunette leaned forward whispering, "How did you know?"

Amelia leaned forward to whisper as well, "For someone who is related to a brilliant magizoologist and knows much about any type of creature, I think I can simply guess."

She saw the tips of Remus' ears turn red. Soon his face became flushed. She could see his chest move up and down quickly. Amelia quickly and gently placed a hand over his giving it a squeeze, "Don't worry. It's definitely not my story to tell and it would be wrong of me to do so. I just hope you take to my suggestion to your fellow, what's it you lot are called? Maruaders? I wouldn't want anythin' to happen to them while..."

Her words trailed off. Remus sat up straight clearing his throat, "Right. You promise to keep it as a secret?"

Amelia reached for her wand twisted into her upward hairstyle. She held out her non-dominate hand towards him, "If you'd like we can do an unbreakable vow..."

Remus was looking aghast at what she have said. He immediately shook his head. He placed a hand down on her outstretched hand laying it flat on the Hufflepuff table. He whispered harshly, "Are you mad? You do know that if you were to break a vow you'd die, right?"

The girl in front of him placed her wand ontop of the table. Her hair slowly untangled itself resting over one shoulder. Remus searched her face for any irregularities. Amelia's face stayed serious, "I know about the result if someone were to break the vow. I can promise you I'm not mad. Maybe a little strange but not mad."

A deep breath came out of his nose. His lips became a firm line. Before he was able to open to say anything, James and Sirius' voices bounced off the walls of the Great Hall. Amelia glanced towards his friends who caught sight of Remus at the Hufflepuff table. Amelia quickly scrawled on a piece of parchment, We aren't done talking about this. Think about it.

She pushed it towards the brunette who quickly hid the piece of parchment into his robes. He pushed himself off the bench when his mates appeared at his side. James hooked an arm around Remus' shoulders, "What are you doing with little Salamander?"

Amelia twisted her hair up then placed her wand through the messy bun, "If you must know, Potter, Lupin and I were discussing about magical creatures. He had a question and I answered. Now if you'll excuse me..."

Pushing herself away from her table, she continued to speak, "I need to pop off."

Remus was about to speak up but she already left within hearing range. His shoulders slumped. Sirius nudged Remus, "What's with that reaction? You fancy her?"

His ears turned read once more. He shook his head, "No, oh no. Just..."

He played with what Amelia covered their talk with, "I just don't know how I'm going to pass Magical Creatures exam when its about mooncalf."

"Doesn't her family have some mooncalves?," Sirius rubbed his chin. James started to head to their house's table, "I heard her family has a kelpie."

Everyone heard of what the Scamander family owns. It was hard not to when the family took their pride in saving and helping magical creatures.

The girl knew Remus wouldn't come and find her. He didn't seem keen for the unbreakable vow. It was the first thing and the only thing that comes to mind when it came towards his secret. He didn't know her well and neither did she to him. They weren't friends. Not like he could keep tabs on her to ensure his secret would be safe the two of them are in different houses. It was up to Amelia to continue their talk before breakfast. Truffles sat on her shoulder nuzzled inside of her cloak. Amelia murmured, "Now I got to find him to keep at this discussion of earlier."

Truffles let out a soft squeak. Amelia dug her fingers inside her cloak pocket. Giving Truffles a little biscuit from her pocket, "Let's go on an adventure, Truffles. And no more biscuits, you'll get too fat... Then you won't be able to be on my shoulder anymore."

The little Niffler nibbled on his biscuit slowly to savor the taste and treat. Absentmindedly, Amelia lightly scratch the top of her Niffler's head while he ate. A hand grabbed her elbow pulling her towards an empty classroom. She started, "Woah wait I'm not-."

She stopped once she saw a nervous Remus Lupin with her. Amelia moved Truffles to her pocket who scurried deep inside, "I was wonderin' where I would be able to find you."

Remus rubbed his neck with his eyes not looking at her, "I don't think-."

Amelia held up her hand to stop him, "Lupin I know the risks involved with the unbreakable vow. Plus we would be making the agreement. It can be simple as I cannot talk about you being you know unless it is with people who already knows. I'm sure your mates know, correct?"

He slowly nodded to her question. Truffles poked his head out of the pocket finding the sickle Remus gave him. Amelia felt him move and had a little tug o' war with the sneak. Amelia huffed, "Truffles, no. I gave you a galleon now give me Lupin's sickle. It's not yours."

Remus tried to stop Amelia trying to get the sickle, "I-it's quite alright. I did give it to him to give you that note."

Amelia won the little tug o' war. The sickle was thrusted towards him. A little clicking noise came from the Niffler. Amelia turned her attention toward the creature with her hand still outstretched, "No. You're not having it back."

With her free hand, she reached for one of her earrings. She dangled it in front of the Niffler. It squeaked happily grabbing the jeweled earring. Amelia lightly shook her head, "I swear he's goin' to kill me."

Turning her attention back to the half-werewolf she took his hand and placed the sickle in it, "There. I rather him not have money unless it's mine. That I can is somethin' easily get back. Now back to topic..."

Remus shifted on his two feet. Amelia could see the wheels turning inside of Remus' head. He was smart for a Griffindor. Amelia cleared her throat to gain his attention, "Alright well if you don't feel comfortable with the unbreakable vow, then how about I trade you a secret. A secret that even the ministry should not know."

Remus' brow went up from hearing that. Remus swallowed, "I think I would prefer that. I wouldn't want your death in my mind."

Remus started to stutter and fix what he said when he saw her face, "I-I mean I know you wouldn't tell anyone! I feel like I could trust you! But..."

His words started to die down. Amelia's face soften before she surprised him with her secret, "I'm an animagus. I thought to try it last summer. My parents don't know. I'm not registered."

"Shall I ask what are you?," his eyes widened at how serious this secret is.

A smile started to stretch across her lips, "The full moon should be right before exams, yeah?"

Once again, a slow nod came from the half-werewolf. Amelia's smile went bigger, "Well then I shall help you then. I'm sure Potter, Black and Pettigrew aren't ready to help you... yet as turning into an animagus takes time so they should do it in the summer. No one really should question their silence. Friends should help each other out."

In front of her, he blinked at her words. He started slowly, "Friends? You help me during...?"

Amelia nodded eagerly, "Of course. Like I said friends should help each other out. Now you know my secret and I know yours."

Remus felt her secret might be worse than his. Hers actually can land her in Azkaban. Of course, he knew his friends wouldn't dare think about the consequence if they were to become illegal animaguses. At last minute, Remus held his hand, "Let's shake on it."

Amelia placed her hand into his and both gave one heavy shake on it. Amelia gave the boy a smile, "See you on full moon."

She could easily use her prefect badge to get away with staying out late. Her house is laid back and don't feel like the need to check on each other as we trust we can get our work done as prefects. She could easily sneak off and help Remus with his transition. Tingles ran up and down her body at the mere thought she could go out and be in her animagus.