I solemnly swear that I am up to no good | Professor Remus Lupin

Chapter 30 | Amorentia

The next morning I woke up with a strong headache. When Grace woke up I noticed that she felt just as bad as I. After I finally collected the motivation to get up and out of my cozy warm bed, I walked into the bathroom. I threw cold water into my face to wake myself up. I took a look into the mirror and observed the aftermath from last night. I had slept in my button up and skirt, which were now crinkled and my makeup was all over my face and made me look like a panda bear on drugs. I cleaned myself up and took a shower.

"Mornin" I greeted Grace, who had covered herself up with her blanket. I just received a grumpy mumble and asked her if she wanted anything from the kitchen, while I got dressed.

"I just need more sleep" she mumbled and I chuckled.

"Alright...I probably won't be long" I told her and wanted to grab my bag. Then I noticed my papers with the wolfsbane potion notes on it.

"Shit" i mumbled to myself. I had completely forgotten about it yesterday. I had planned to start the potion over night because it needs to be bathed in full moon light. I had messed that up...but I would do it on the next full moon. I wanted to punch myself that I had forgotten about it, this meant another horrible month for Remus. I just prayed that the last night wasn't as horrible for him and he was alright.

I shoved the notes back into my bag, angry at myself. And walked down and got myself some breakfast. I walked into the great hall and found Hermione at the Gryffindor table.

"Hello Maeve" she greeted me with a smile.

"Hey Hermione! Have you seen the others already?"

"Nope, they are still asleep" she answered.

"Seems like our boys can't bear much alcohol" I joked and we giggled.

"So I have already prepared everything for us" she stated and it took me awhile to remember what she was talking about.

"The Amortentia"

"Correct"

"I am scared.." I stated.

"About what?" She asked me.

"I don't even know" I let out a small laugh. "I don't know if I want to love him. I know I can't chose that. One side of me has hope that it could work out...that thinks he might like me too and that he wants me regardless of that this could get complicated. The other side of me is scared of getting hurt... I don't want to be heartbroken. But if I am being honest to myself I think I already know what feelings I have for him. I would do anything I can do make it work, if he wants me too. I just hope he does...I don't know what-" I told her and my voice broke with every word I said, bringing me closer to crying.

"Maeve" Hermione interrupted me and looked me deep in the eyes. "I am sure that if he wants you too, you will make it work. Love always finds a way... and he would be an complete idiot if he doesn't like you..." he's said with a wink and I slightly chuckled.

"But he is still my teacher..."

"Who cares? For this moment when he is your teacher it might be a little more difficult, but not hopeless. And after school...nothing stops you!" She explained. I looked at her concerned, Hermione telling me to do something against rules was very unusual.

"Who are you? And what happened to the rule following Hermione?" I asked and we bother laughed.

"So, let's make the potion, shall we" she said celebrating and we walked towards Myrtles bathroom. Hermione had already brewed most of the potion and we just needed to do the finishing touches. Myrtle gladly never interrupted us, I didn't trust her.