Part - Vampire at Hogwarts

Meeting with the Werewolf

Riana's POV

We arrive at Hogsmeade station and get off of the train. We wave to Hagrid before getting a coach. It takes us to Hogwarts. The coach smelled faintly of mold and straw. Hermione, Ron and I kept looking at Harry. Though he looks better after the chocolate, he still looks weak. What he needs is sleep. The coach comes to a halt and I get out first with Hermione. Ron and Harry soon follow us.

"You fainted, Potter? Is Longbottorn telling the truth? You actually fainted?" Draco drawls as Harry exited the coach. Malfoy elbowed past Hermione to block Harry's way up the stone steps to the castle, his face gleeful and his pale eyes glinting maliciously. While I glare at him going to get my wand. But Hermione stops me with a shake of her head.

"Shove off, Malfoy" Ron sneers.

"Did you faint as well, Weasley? Did the scary old Dementor frighten you too, Weasley?" Malfoy asks him.

"Why don't you go jump on the lake Malfoy" I snap.

"Is there a problem?" Lupin asks as he steps out of the next coach. Malfoy gave Professor Lupin an insolent stare. Which took in the patches on his robes and the dilapidated suitcase.

"Oh no, professor" Malfoy says with sarcasm. He smirked at Crabbe and Goyle and led them up the steps into the castle. Hermione prodded Ron in the back to make him hurry. They join the crowd swarming up the steps with Harry behind. I follow them. Through the giant oak front doors, into the cavernous Entrance Hall. Which is lit with flaming torches, and housed a magnificent marble staircase that led to the upper floors.

"Excuse me, might I have a word with you in private?" Lupin asks me.

"Of course Professor" I say in a polite tone and follow him to an empty classroom. "I take this is about our alter egos" I drawl.

"Yes" he says. "I take it you are not a full vampire" he says.

"You are correct, vampire father and witch mother" I tell him shrugging. "I take it by your scars you were turned at a young age. One of Greyback's victims?" I ask him and he nods his head.

"Yes, school was not easy for me. But I had three good friends help me through it. Looks like you also have three good friends" he tells me.

"I do, but they do not know about my alter ego" I tell him.

"You fear they will treat you differently?" he asks with a raised eyebrow.

"Of course, though we are seen as beings. Most fear us due to us being different from them. I do not wish lose my friends" I tell him.

"If they are true friends, they will not care about you being a part-vampire" he tells me.

"I'm just not ready for them to know" I tell him. "So how I keep your secret and you keep mine?" I ask.

"Seems fair, I take it the staff know" he says.

"Yes, they do" I say. "By the way, may I ask you something?" I ask him curious.

"Of course" he says.

"What do I smell like to you?" I ask him intrigued. "I've never meet a werewolf and you smell like a wet dog to me. So I wondered what I smell like to you?" I ask him.

"Ironically enough, you smell like garlic" he tells and I wrinkle my nose in disgust. "But as you are only half, the smell is not as strong" he assures me. "Anyway we must get to the feast and no being late to or skipping my class" he tells me.

"Deal" I say and we go to the great hall. I go through the double doors while he goes through the one behind the teachers desk. To see the sorting ceremony half way done. I sit by Ron and notice Harry & Hermione not with him. "Where are Harry and Hermione?" I ask him.

"Talking to Professor McGonagall, she wanted to talk to you also. But you disappeared" he tells me.

"Oh, I had to use the bathroom" I lie. We watch the rest of the sorting ceremony in silence. Harry and Hermione join us afterwards.

"Professor McGonagall give me something to give to you later" Hermione tells me quietly. I nod my head and the feast begins. I have mashed potato, vegies and veal schnitzel. I pour myself a glass of water. I ate in silence while Harry told Ron why McGonagall wanted to see him.

(After feast)

It's time for Dumbledore's speech. "Welcome to another year at Hogwarts! I have a few things to say to you all" he tells us. "As you will all be aware after their search of the Hogwarts Express, our school is presently playing host to some of the Dementors of Azkaban. Who are here on Ministry of Magic business" he explains. "They are stationed at every entrance to the grounds and while they are with us. I must make it plain that nobody is to leave school without permission. Dementors are not to be fooled by tricks or disguises -- or even Invisibility Cloaks. It is not in the nature of a Dementor to understand pleading or excuses or be forgiving. I therefore warn each and every one of you to give them no reason to harm you. I look to the prefects, and our new Head Boy and Girl, to make sure that no student runs afoul of the Dementors" he instructs.

Percy, who was sitting a few seats down from us, puffed out his chest again and stared around impressively. I roll my eyes at his behavior. "On a happier note, I am pleased to welcome two new teachers to our ranks this year" Dumbledore announces in a happier tone. "First, Professor Lupin, who has kindly consented to fill the post of Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher" he states and Lupin raises nodding his head in greeting as people clap.

"Look at Snape" Ron tells us. I look at Snape and was surprise by the look on his face. It was beyond anger: it was loathing. It was the look Snape wore every time he set eyes on Harry. I thought he'd do it for no one else, guess I was wrong.

"As to our second new appointment. Well, I am sorry to tell you that Professor Kettleburn, our Care of Magical Creatures teacher, retired at the end of last year in order to enjoy more time with his remaining limbs. However, I am delighted to say that his place will be filled by none other than Rubeus Hagrid. Who has agreed to take on this teaching job in addition to his game-keeping duties" Dumbledore announces. We clap loudly, should of known. Who else would make us get a book that bites the read?

We are dismissed and I go up to the staff table with the other three. We congratulate Hagrid before going to back to our dorms. Calling it a night.

A/N

Picture above of Remus Lupin.