Whispers

Everything's Fine

The hospital wing was warm. Remus was thankful for this, it lessened the pain. Full moons were alway though, but last night was one of the worst. And, there was the few stressful moments that moring. But that turned out fine. If Clara could just get back to the common room and not get caught, there would be nothing to worry about, right? But could Clara really keep secrets from her twin brother? Remus barley knew her, but he planned on getting to know her better, if someone knows your darkest secret, its important to be on their good side, and there was no way of taking back this secret. He couldn't just modify her memory. A first year memory charm could prove to be fatal. Or could it? He hated being a werewolf. He shifted around to try to get comfortable, but just hurt his shoulder even more. He sighed and closed his eyes. His rest wasn't long-lasted, as the doors creaked open to the hospital wing and in walked Professor Dumbledore. Madam Pomfrey had come out of her office.

"Headmaster! What seems to be the problem?"

She asked.

"Nothing to serious, Poppy, I just need to speak with Mr. Lupin. Could we have some privacy?"

Madam Pomfrey nodded, and waved her wand so a screen surrounded the hospital wing bed. Remus then noticed Clara. She looked very worried, and frightened. Dumbledore, however, was smiling.

"Mr. Lupin. I do hope you didn't fatly injure yourself last night. How are you feeling?"

Remus stuttered.
"F-fine, Professor."

Dumbledore smiled.
"Well. We do have something that we need to dicuss. Ms. Black?"

Clara inhaled sharply.

"You were out of grounds this morning. Why did you go down the passage way under the Whomping Willow?"

Remus saw Clara bite her lip.

"Last night I saw someone walking there after the Gryffindor Quidditch practice."

"Sorry to interupt, but you are not on the team, correct?"

Dumbledore asked.
"No, I was just watching the practice. I hope to try out next year."

Dumbledore nodded.
"Ahh. Please do continue."

Clara nodded.

"I came out this morning because I was curious. It was a stupid mistake."

Professor Dumbledore seemed to have a twinkle in his eye.

"There is a fine line between bravery and stupidity. Many young Gryffindors have crossed over it without realiazation."

He smiled.
"And at the end of the passage way you found Mr. Lupin."

Clara nodded.

"There is sufficiant evidendce to have you expelled."

Clara looked down.

"Which is why we need Mr. Lupin. What do you think should happen to Ms. Black?"

Remus froze.

"M-me? I don't think it would be fair to expell Clara, she was just curious, sir."

Clara looked up at Dumbledore.

"I promised to never tell anyone of his condition, sir."

Dumbledore smiled.
"I see. Not even your brother?"

Clara shook her head.

"It's not my secret to tell, sir."

Dumbledore nodded.

"In that case, I see fit that you should just recive a month's detention. It would be good for Mr. Lupin to have a friend that knows about his condition. Maybe it will help him."

Dumbledore smiled.

"See me in my office on Monday, Ms. Black, and we will farther discuss any punishment."
Dumbledore smiled.
"I think this is where I will leave you too alone."
Dumbledore left. Clara was shaking.
"That was scary."
She sighed.
"I'm not expelled."
Remus smiled.
"Good thing, too."
She smiled.
"Hope you feel better."
He closed his eyes.
"Thanks."
Clara shifted awkwardly from one foot to another.
"So... see you later!"
She smiled and dashed out of the common room. Glad that was over.