A Thousand Wishes | Remus Lupin

Chapter 8

My mind had been wandering non stop on so many things. Why did Draco's predictions fit in perfectly with me? Was my prediction about Ronald Weasley or my teacher? Was Pansy and Hermione going to be alright? Honestly, having a lot to think of really eased my mind a bit. My thoughts weren't really dreadful, rather just mysterious and fun. Although, my mind was the only place having a thrill.

Draco had been furious all week, looking like he was about to beat Ron blue. Harry and Hermione wouldn't leave him out their sight. Ron was furious with me too, honestly. I couldn't help what I got in my tea cup, how could I? Hermione of course did not believe in divination and predictions, and thought I really wanted to make everyone go insane. I mean I can be dramatic sometimes, but that's overstepping.

'Did you sleep alright?' Pansy asked me, interrupting my thoughts.

'Sure, you? Are you doing alright?' I responded as I yawned.

'I'm doing okay. Me, Blaise and Draco are going to Hogsmeade in a bit. Do you want us to buy you something?' My treat, for bringing Hermione to the Hospital Wing the other day. she said, making a funny face towards me.

'A chocolate frog will do, maybe some Bernie Botts' as well, just to fresh up the atmopshere.'

'Good choice. I'll see you tonight then, I suppose.'

'See you.' I said, drifting off to sleep again.

When I woke up, almost every student had left for Hogsmeade. Me, still having detention with Professor Lupin, could not come with. I honestly didn't mind, rather the opposite. Although after wandering on the grounds for a while, boredom appeared. Walking back to the common room deciding to study, I stumbled upon a familiar and gentle face looking back at me.

'Leonie, mind if I borrow you for a moment?' Remus said, looking at me.

I followed him through the grounds which I had just walked upon, but being with someone was different. I think we walked for so long I saw parts of the grounds I had never walked on. Eventually, we arrived at the black lake, as we sat down on a log. He looked at me with a serious look, not wanting to express the first word.

'What did you bring me here for, Professor?'

'I wanted to be somewhere we can't be disturbed. Anyway, there is something I need to tell you.'

'What?' I said in confusion, getting butterflies in my stomach.

'I have been your teacher for 2 years now. I can't pretend anymore, Leonie, I can't'

I sat there in shock, not knowing what to say.

'Don't be scared, please. I just can't look at you and pretend I don't want those rosy red lips against mine. I know, it's strictly forbidden. I'm also aware you might not feel the same way, but every time I see you my heart stops. You're breathtaking. I don't know what to do. I'm twice your age, and I'm a bloody werewolf. I have so many flaws, I don't know why I think I have a chance to be with you.' he looked down at the ground looking rather anxious.

'Remus. Don't be insecure, please. I can see your flaws, but not in the way you think. I find them beautiful, you see. Every scar, every insecure look you give me. I didn't know what caused the butterflies in my stomach every time I went to your office, but I know now.'

He looked at me with his beautiful eyes, reflecting my face. I stared into those for a while, not knowing what everything meant. I didn't really bother the confusion, living in the moment with my head on his shoulder while he held me was good enough. He had such a warm touch, I didn't want it to end. The sun reflected on the clear water while the cold breeze hit my face. I didn't mind the cold, not with his arms around me.

We realized students were getting back from the trip to Hogsmeade, so we walked in the Forbidden Forest, trying to keep as quiet as possible. Suddenly, a centaur appeared and I accidently screeched. He looked at me while he let out a giggle, taking my hand showing me the direction. His hand were soft and felt like silk, it almost matched his signature smell that smelt like fresh laundry. Unfortunately it had to end soon, as the forest started to open up. He stopped at looked at me with a serious look.

'I know this is going to be hard, for the both of us. But we'll make it work.' he said, smiling at me.

'I know we will. I'll see you tomorrow in detention, I suppose.' I said, smiling back at him as my stomach flipped a 1000 times. He took my hands and kissed them gently. We then started to walk towards the castle, going to dinner in the Great Hall. I sat down next to Pansy and Draco, whom to my surprise, hugged me. 

'Look at you being a softy.' I said, making a grimace towards Draco as he subtlety blushed. 

'Had a good day, Leonie? What'd you do?' I swallowed.

'Well, I went for a walk on the grounds and studied for our History of Magic class. How was Hogsmeade?'

'Would've been more fun with you there, obviously.' Pansy responded.

'We brought some candy from Honeydukes, apparently it makes you turn into an animal for a bit. Rather weird but fun, we thought we could try it in the common room?' Draco added.

After dinner, we all went down to the dungeon, excited to try the sweet. They almost looked like jelly beans. I looked up and down, staring down at my fist holding a mysterious piece of candy, not knowing what I was about to turn into. I then looked at my friends, eager to see me try it.

'Go on then!'

'Fine.' I muttered, swallowing it. My face suddenly turned gray as I grew huge ears and a dangly nose. I bursted out into laughter with my friends doing the same thing. Suddenly, all the troubles I had on my mind this morning grew smaller and smaller. Maybe things weren't so bad after all.

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AUTHORS NOTE

hi!! im so sorry for not updating, ive had writers block and also im a bit exhausted atm, but im feeling eager to write again :)