Scotophase (Light In Darkness Book 3)

Bogarts

TW: Meantoned SA

Nothing interesting happened until a few days later during Defense Against The Dark Arts. "Does anyone know what a bogart is?" Remus asked the class.

"A creature that hides in cold, dark, dry places taking form of whatever the viewer fears most." Granger answered.

"Correct 5 points to Gryffindor." Remus said. "Now lets practice the charm to get rid of a bogart. Think of something funny and say riddikulus." 

The class said it just fine. "Okay Mr. Longbottom." Remus said getting the boys attention. "Lets have you go first, think of your fear as something funny. On the count of three I'm going to open the cabnet door and you'll say the spell. One, two, three." Remus said as the lock clicked.

Out walked the potions master, Severus Snape with his typical glare. "Riddikulus!" Said the Gryffindor, it was still Snape but now he was dressed in the clothing of an older woman, Draco snickered a little under his breath and everyone found it funny.

Everyone wanted a turn so a line formed until it was Harry's turn and out walked a group of men from the Dementor attack, from over the summer, Harry faltered dropping his wand as they moved closer until Remus stepped between them and then the bogart turned to the moon which the werewolf quickly turned into a balloon. Luna and Draco lingered with their best friend who wasn't moving. "And you two." Remus said softly.

Once the two blondes were gone Remus bent down to Harry's level. "Are you ok cub?" He asked.

"That was them." Harry said staring off into space. "Gods, Mum and Dad would be so disappointed in me."

Remus was shocked. "No they wouldn't. You're an amazing kid." 

Harry scoffed. "Yeah right I fucked a group of guys. And now I can't even take on a bogart."

"Harry its not your fault. You didn't want that, look at me my bogarts the moon."

Harry looked down at his hands. "Thats different you have a good reason to be scared, you're a werewolf."

"You have just as much reason to fear those animals ." Remus said kindly. "Your parents are so proud of you. And so am I. I'm not gonna let anyone or anything hurt you ever again." Remus said.

"Thank you for everything." Harry spoke shakily. "I love you."

"I love you too, of course I'd do anything for you."

"I gotta get to my next class." Harry said hugging Remus.

"Here," Remus said quickly writing on a small piece of parchment. "Late pass and some chocolate." He handed Harry both and the red head was on his way.

Remus sat at his desk and got out a larger bit of parchment. 'Dear Tom and Padfoot, I have a description. Theres five of them all over 5'10, 3 dirty blonde, 1 red head and another with jet black hair. I couldn't get a good scent on them Harry was really shaken up so I had to step in between him and the bogart. Let's just be on the look out, okay? -Remus Lupin-Black'

Harry didn't go to his next class instead he headed towards one of the many secret passages. Once inside he pulled out Riddle's diary. "Hey," Harry wrote pressing his hand against the pages.

Almost immediately Harry was pulled into the diary's memories. "Are you ok? You haven't been writing." Diary asked.

"Yeah, I'm fine." Harry lied. "School started so I've been busy."

Riddle gave him a look that said he didn't believe Harry but he didn't push for an answer. "Where did you get the necklace?" He asked.

"Gaunt gave it to me." Harry said simply. 

"Well if you like that you should go look for Ravenclaws diamn, I wish I knew if I got a hold of it. I was after it during my time here." Diary spoke with a sigh.

"If you did it should have the same magical trace as you, making it easy for me to find." Harry mused.

"I wanted to make seven horcurxes. Why don't we find them? I for sure went after the Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin charms that makes four."

"Piece of cake." Harry said smugly, now he had a distraction