All I Want (Remus Lupin/reader)

chapter twenty

You woke up the next morning later than usual. There was nothing in your way of getting an extra hour or two in. There was no serious threat to face anymore. Because of everything you went through in the past several months, you deserved to rest peacefully and so did Remus, who was still asleep beside you.

You slipped out of bed silently and made your way down the hall and into the kitchen. Remus had almost always cooked you breakfast while you were together and you could return the favor. Thanks to Kingsley, you had access to yours and your parents' Gringotts vault, which meant you finally had money.

You went shopping for groceries yesterday when you were finished cleaning so the cupboards were stocked. You pulled out eggs and sausage from the fridge and got those started on the stove, listening to the satisfying sizzle of breakfast cooking.

A pair of arms wrapped around you from behind, startling you.

"Good morning darling, sorry to spook you," Remus said with a deeper morning voice. He rested his head atop yours, swaying slightly while you cooked. In the past three months you realized that Remus loved to have you in his arms. While you slept, his arms would snake around you, pulling you close to his chest. He would also put an arm around you if you were standing together. You didn't mind at all. You enjoyed being engulfed by his warmth and having him near you.

Remus moved from behind you to set plates on the dining table and get you both a cup of tea. This was how things would be from now on, you thought. You two would be together, getting to bask in simple, everyday pleasures.

You ate at a slow pace, enjoying the peacefulness.

While washing dishes in the sink there was a tapping at the window. You opened it, letting an owl hop in. He stuck his leg out, which held a letter. Remus moved closer, listening as you read it aloud.

"Dear Y/N and Remus,

I am delighted to hear you have settled in together. As you know, Hogwarts has lost it's Headmaster. Coming this new semester, I will be Headmistress. Being Headmistress, I am in charge of appointing professors, which we are lacking. Seeing as the Carrows have vanished, and I am no longer a professor, I am looking for three new ones. The position for Muggle Studies has been filled already, but Hogwarts is still in need of a Defense Against the Dark Arts professor and a Transfiguration professor. If you two would do me the pleasure of taking on these roles, Remus returning to his position of Defense Against the Dark Arts, and Y/N becoming the new Transfiguration professor, I would be profoundly grateful. I realize that you haven't had experience as a teacher, Y/N, but if you are to accept these jobs, then I would like for you to come to Hogwarts so I can teach you more of what you'll need to do. Please hurry in responding!

Your friend,

Minerva McGonagall"

Remus seemed astonished. He didn't believe he would be able to find a job so soon. It was out of pure luck that Minerva would ask the both of you to take on those jobs. You've never been a teacher before, but McGonagall knew you were interested when you finished your schooling.

"Well, what do you think?" you asked, turning to Remus.

"It's up to you dear. I personally would like to return. Do you want to teach though?"

"Yes, I would love to. I'll go write Minerva back to tell her we accept. I wonder when I'll have to leave?" You went to your bedroom, sitting at your father's old desk to write your letter.

"Dear Minerva,

We would be glad to take the jobs. Thank you for giving us this opportunity. Remus and I both are grateful to be able to get back into a normal life again. I would like you to know that I'll do my very best to teach the students of Hogwarts.

From,

Y/N Y/L/N"

You quickly sealed your letter and gave it to the owl. You didn't have any owl treats so you stroked it's head as it cooed at you. It flew off, carrying your letter in its talons.

You weren't sure how quickly you would receive word back from Minerva, but weren't surprised at all when the same owl showed up later that night. You once again took the letter from it, reading it aloud as you did her first.

"Dear Y/N and Remus,

Thank you for accepting the positions. If you are free, meet me at Hogsmeade at noon Monday. We can begin your training then. If Remus would like to accompany you, he is welcome.

Until then,

Minerva"

As McGonagall asked, you met her at Hogsmeade a few days later and began to learn all the material and spells you would go over. It wasn't hard, but you knew the difficult part would be getting the students to listen. You were only a few years older than them, and you were slightly afraid of them acknowledging your authority. Minerva assured you that they would take you seriously, and if they didn't they could speak to her personally.

You and Remus arrived at the school a few hours prior to when the students would arrive. You chatted with the other teachers, one of them being Hagrid, who was going to become the Head of Gryffindor. He confessed he was nervous but you knew he would be great.

As you took your place next to Remus at the teachers' table in the Great Hall, students began to fill in. Ginny was in her last year and Hermione was returning to finish her schooling. You told them that you would be teaching them and they were delighted. Harry and Ron decided they weren't returning, which bummed Hermione, but she was glad you and Ginny were still there. When you caught their eye at the Gryffindor table they waved at you and Remus. You both waved back and turned to watch the first years stream in.

The Sorting Ceremony took place and Minerva addressed the Hall, "Welcome, students, new and old, to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. I am sure all of you are aware of the events that took place here a few months ago. I can assure you that all damages have been fixed and protection has been restored to the castle. I would like to introduce your new professors. Miss Y/N Y/L/N is the new Transfiguration teacher," when she said that you stood and bowed slightly before she continued. "Remus Lupin is returning to his position as Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher," Remus bowed and smiled, "and Rubeus Hagrid is returning as the Care of Magical Creatures teacher and the Head of Gryffindor house."

The Hall erupted with cheers, mostly from the Gryffindor table. Hagrid blushed and smiled shyly, bowing to the students before sitting back down. Minerva announced a few other things and told everyone to eat. The atmosphere in the Great Hall was joyous. The tragedy from earlier that year was healing and everyone was ready to have a normal school year. You were one of those people.

AUTHOR'S NOTE

Guys!! Last chapter started us on the epilogue! This story is going to be ending in a few more chapters! This is the first fanfiction story I've wrote and I think it turned out pretty well. I hope you guys have liked this story! I love you all!