The Weasley twins and me!

meeting my dad

Oh wizard God how the time has flown by. I spent Christmas at Hogwarts as Remus had to stay behind to tend to the other students staying behind. At least the twins stayed back as well. Remus got me a new broom, the nimbus 2000. I know it is an old model but it was still the best gift compared to the twins, they gave me a set of Weasley fireworks and some boil sweets to get me out of class. Other than that the holidays were quite boring. Hufflepuff are doing well in Quidditch matches, but unfortunately Cedric returned to the broom the next game. The summer sun has made it hard to train in the heat. The end of year tests has been stretching my brain capacity. At least the boys have been there to take my mind off of things, much to the Slytherin’s disgust. I have grown closer to Rainey over the nights we have spent together. I have also got to know Harry and his friends Ron and Hermione more. Ron said he already knows me because of the things Fred and George have told him about me. So really the past few months have been uneventful.

I sat there looking out of my window. The night was drawing in closer and a full moon was due. I am always anxious at a full moon. The twins were in detention with Filch and Rainey was with Summer and Cho. I was all alone in my dorm. Deciding that I was not going to sit around and watch paint dry I got up and made my way out of the Hufflepuff common room. The corridors were empty and quite. The wind was rustling through Hogwarts. As I reached the portrait of the Gryffindor tower Neville was just going in. He gave me a warm smile. He always did like me, I realised how he did not like the Weasley’s pranks so I told them to stop.

“Hi Neville, Is Harry, Ron or Hermione in there?” I asked him as he peeped in to look. He pulled his head back and shook it.

“Nope, I think they went out. Last time I saw them they were near the Woomping willow.” He replied.

“Thanks, see you later.” I said waving him goodbye as he disappeared into the hole. I wonder what they can be doing outside this late at night? I better go down there. I thought to myself, if they get to close they might find the entrance to the Shrieking Shack. As I came down the steps I caught a glimpse of Harry and Hermione diving down the hole of the Woomping willow. I was about rush after him when somebody cast a spell. I changed my gaze towards the figure to see it was Remus. He stilled the waving arms of the willow and entered its trunk. As he vanished into the hole a black figure followed. It was Snape. As he too disappeared into the hole I was wondering if the whole castle would follow. I stayed down for a few minuets before I crept down to the bushes surrounding the willow. I thought it best not to follow inside the tree unless it was absolutely necessary. I sat there on the ground for about half an hour. I was about to give up and follow when Harry and Hermione appeared holding up an injured Ron, his foot was bleeding. Without waiting for any one else I jumped up to help.

“Electra, what are you doing here?” Harry stuttered. I lowered my eyebrows.

“That does not matter what happened to Ron? And what where you doing down in the Shrieking Shack?” I questioned him. I bent down the examine Ron’s foot. I had experience with wounds as I had to care for Remus’s after his transformations. Ron winced as I touched it.

“Electra?” A voice called from behind me. I stood up and turned around to see Remus standing next to a shabby man. Behind them was a cowering man with thick teeth and an animal figure. The man standing next to Remus was peculiar. He had a shaggy untamed beard and hair to match. His clothes were mismatched and old. He looked almost crazy.

“Remus! What are you doing out?” I asked as I rushed towards him.

“Electra you…” His voice was cut off by the stranger next to him.

“Electra?” He asked in a slow tone. His tone only confirmed my suspicions. He was an underdressed man, who was unshaven. He was friends with Remus and my name seemed familiar to him. His eyes gleamed, he knew me.

“Your eyes, I know and recognise them from somewhere.” I said staring at him. He took a step closer to me.

“They should be they are your eyes.” He said with such ease. My heart stopped as it was confirmed in words. He was my father.

“Dad?” I asked, narrowing my eyes. He was nothing like I have seen or pictured. He did not seem like a murderer or like a psychopath. He seemed misunderstood. He gave me a big smile. He opened his arms wide and embraced me. I must confess he might have needed a shower but he was my dad. My breath was short and he pulled away.

“What a marvellous day! Look how grown up you are, so beautiful. Remus I owe you much!” He said to both me and Remus. For once Remus looked proudly at me. He patted me on the shoulder and went over to Harry. I was shocked.

“Remus. How is he here?” I asked.

“He came to clear his name. He did not betray James and Lilly, that did.” He said pointing to the cowering creature behind him. The sight of him made me sick. A rage ran through me that never have done before.

“You little rat.” I muttered to myself as I clenched my fist. As I turned back to Remus his eyes were black. They were full and grey.

“Remus!” I screamed. My father ran over to him. He held him tight by the shoulders and shook him.

“Remus my friend. Have you taken your potion tonight?” He asked him anxiously. Obviously he could not answer and the answer was no. “Remember this is you were the heart is!” He said. Snape was now climbing out of the hole. Seeing the state Remus was in he threw himself in front of Harry, Ron and Hermione, who all looked terrified. Remus’s pained screams were turning into pained groans of a werewolf. Sirius was still holding on to him. Remus’s feet and back were already ripping threw his clothes and shoes. With out wasting anytime I roared into my animagus. Snape, Harry, Ron, Hermione and even my father looked shocked at my sheik black jaguar form. This brief distraction gave Remus the opportunity to throw my dad off of him. I immediately turned to the now fully transformed werewolf. My gums were high and my growls were fierce. A big paw swept me out of the way almost instantly. I have never cared for Remus in his werewolf form without his potion. As I winced in pain the werewolf’s face changed to one of pain and sadness. I could see Hermione approaching him.

“Professor Lupin?” She asked as she walked slowly towards him. I tried to get up. The wolf’s face changed in a snap instant into a fierce terrifying face. Before he could leap at Hermione my father, now in his animagus form leapt onto Remus forcing him down towards the brush. Harry followed them down into the abyss. I gave a pained moan and I got to my paws and ran after them. When I reached them Sirius was on the floor and Remus was heading for Harry. Then a distant howling came from the woods. Remus instantly ran off towards it. I had to follow him, make sure he was kept out of trouble, and make sure no one died tonight.