The Werewolf's Daughter

Getting to know each other

Maya was nervous, tired, but also very nervous. She had been up until at least am; first speaking with Draco. They went on a walk around the castle for 2 hours and then when she got back to the dormitory, Hermione was sitting, waiting for her.

Now, it was 9.30am and Maya was lying in bed, struggling to wake up. Her stomach was doing somersaults and she just wanted to go back to sleep. She knew she couldn't though – today she was going to hopefully start to get to know her father.

Maya eventually got out of bed and wandered in to the bathroom; Hermione was still fast asleep, so she was able to have a shower without anyone knocking on the door, telling her to hurry up. By the time she was dressed, it was 10.30am. Just enough time to pop down for some toast.

The Great Hall was practically empty when she walked in – there were no teachers at all sitting at the staff table and there was only about 5 other people in the hall. Maya was confused at first oh of course, New Years Day; everyone will be sleeping in!'

She was quite happy to see Draco was one of the ones sitting in the hall. He smiled as she walked in but continued his conversation with the younger boy sitting on the other side of him. Maya sat down and started to spread jam on some toast; at the same time, she wrote a quick note on a small bit of parchment and sent it over to sit in front of Draco;

'Hey handsome,

Can you meet me later? I should be back for tea so maybe after that, about 7pm in our place?

Also, can I bring Hermione? I know not everyone can know about us, but since she does I think it's time you two talked.

Maya

X'

The young boy sitting next to Draco looked shocked when the parchment went flying towards them; Draco luckily caught it before he could see anything on it. He quickly sent something back

'Hey beautiful,

Of course I want to meet you; I think we should just make it a regular thing – 7pm every night in our spot.

Also, yes bring Hermione. I want to apologise.

Have a brilliant day; can't wait to hear all about it.

Draco

X'

Maya smiled and tucked the note into her pocket. She would speak to Hermione about this later. She finished her toast and made her way out to the entrance hall, where Professor Lupin was waiting for her.

'Hi' Maya said shyly.

'Morning' he replied 'So, are you happy to come with me today?'

'Of course, what did you have in mind?'

'I was going to take you to Hogsmeade. We can have a walk and talk?'

'Sounds good' Maya said, smiling at him.

As they walked, Lupin asked Maya all about her childhood. Maya answered honestly; she didn't remember her Mum, but her Aunt Lyra had given her everything she needed. In return Maya asked Lupin about his childhood. She learned that he was bitten by Fenrir Greyback, a vicious werewolf that liked biting people, especially children. He had only been bitten because Greyback had an issue with his dad. So unfair!

Maya also asked Lupin about her Mum; he smiled when he talked about her and Maya could tell he did truly love her.

'You know, it's a shame you two couldn't have been together longer.' Maya said, 'You really loved her, didn't you?'