Emma Melody Vane: Harry Potter Fanfic

Talk With Lupin

Emma's POV

"That's a curious question, why does anyone fear anything?" he asks me as he leans against the desk.

"Everyone is afraid of something, even if they don't know it. It's human nature" I state.

"You are very wise for one so young" he praises me.

"Thanks professor" I say. "You didn't answer my question" I state. "Why are you scared of a full moon?" I ask him.

"Can you keep a secret Emma?" he asks me and I nod my head. He casts a spell around the room. "What's your worst fear?" he asks me.

"If I tell you, will you tell me why you fear a full moon?" I ask him.

"Yes" he says.

"Going blind again" I tell him. "I was nine and there was an accident, dad didn't survive and I was left blind. I had a seeing eye dog, people had to do a lot of things for me. I wasn't allowed to fly and couldn't do astronomy. But miraculously I got my sight back as the end of last year. And I can be whatever I want to be, I fear losing my sight and that future" I explain.

"It must of bee hard" he says sympathetically.

"It was, but not for the reason you may think" I tell him. "I hated everyone treating me like a glass doll that would break. When I came to school, that changed. I had more freedom, friends who treated me like equals. I never thought I'd have that" I state.

"I went through something similar in my youth, still do" he tells me. I frown in confusion. "I fear the full moon because of what I become during it" he tells me. It clicks in my head.

"You're a werewolf?" I ask excitedly.

"Yes" he says bewildered.

"That's so cool, well not really for you I guess. Being turned against your will and all. Then not being able to get work. How did you end up here?" I ask him.

"I was bitten when I was a young boy. Many schools would of turned me away. But not Dumbledore. He made a safe place for me to transform every full moon and ensured no one found out. Though my friends did" he tells me.

"What happened?" I ask him curious.

"They became animagi to help me during my transformaitons. Those were the best nights" he tells me. "When I left school, it was really hard for me to get work. But Dumbledore always knew I wanted to teach and was good at Defense Against the Dark Arts. So seeked me out of the summer and offered me the job" he explains

"And you accepted?" I ask.

"Not straight away" he admits. "I've never bitten anyone and feared I'd hurt a student. But he is having Snape make the Wolf's Bane potion for me. So that I keep my mind during full moons. All the staff know, but not the students" he tells me.

"I hope you stay" I tell him. "From what I've heard, you're the best defense teacher we've had in years. Everyone loves your lessons" I state.

"Thank you, I hope I break the year curse on the job" he tells me.

"It was like that in your time?" I ask shocked. He nods his head. "How long ago was that?" I ask him.

"I started at Hogwarts in 1971 and graduated in 1978" he states.

"Wow, over twenty years" I say in awe.

"I know" he says.

"No wonder, no one wants the job" I state. "Anyway I should go, I have lunch" I tell him. "Don't worry your secret is safe with me" I assure him.

"Thank you Emma" he says. "I hope you never lose your sight again" he tells me honestly.

"I hope you find love professor" I tell him before leaving. As I head for the great hall. I hear my name called. I turn to see Draco. "Hey Draco, how's you arm?" I ask him.

"Still sore" he tells me. "What did you talk to professor Lupin about?" he asks me.

"I asked if he had any suggestions on how to make being blind funny" I lie. Draco smiles sympathetically.

"You won't ever go blind again, I promise" he assures me.

"Thank you Draco, so what's your worst fear?" I ask him curious.

"My father's disapproval" he states and I giggle.

"That does not surprise me" I tell him.

"You think it's funny?" he asks me amused.

"I bet there's something you fear more then that" I tell him.

"Guess we'll never know" he states shrugging. We reach the great hall. "Enjoy lunch, see you later" he tells me and we part ways. I go to the gryffindor table and sit with the golden trio.