The Squib and the Werewolf (book 2)

23. Persuasion And Prophecies

When Raya arrived at Remus's office, she found him packing his bags. And to her suprise, he wasn't alone in his room.
"Harry, what are you doing here?" Questioned Raya.
"I think I'm here for the same reason you are. When I heard that Professor Lupin had resigned, I came here to stop him from leaving" answered Harry.
"Great minds think alike then. But I had to make a quick pitstop before I came up here" admitted Raya.
"Where did you go?"
"To the dungeons to try and kill Snape".

Harry and Remus's jaws dropped in unison.
"Don't worry, I didn't succeed, because Dumbledore stopped me" continued Raya.
"Why did you try and kill him?" Asked Harry.
"I was keeping my promise that I had made when I was about your age. I swore I would kill him, or make his life hell, if he ever dared to reveal my brother's secret" informed Raya.
"Please tell me you didn't actually attack Severus?" Questioned Remus.
"I threw one of my knives at his chest, which I'm sure wouldn't have killed him, since he's a good healer. But Dumbledore stopped my knife before it hit him" revealed Raya.

"That's kind of badass" praised Harry.
"Thanks" grinned Raya.
Remus sighed, "Harry, please don't take after your reckless godparents, because they are not good role models".
"Hey, I'm not the one quitting my job and running away" pointed out Raya.
"We both know why I can't stay. The moment the parents of the students here find out I'm a werewolf, they will be calling for my dismissal. It's better for everyone if I leave before things get messy"
"But you love your job here"
"I know, but I have no choice. I have to leave, so that I don't put Dumbledore in an awkward position".

"But I don't want you to leave. You're the best Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher we've ever had" insisted Harry.
Remus smiled sadly, "I'm glad I was able to teach you something. From what Dumbledore has told me, you saved a lot of lives last night... Tell me about your Patronus".
"How did you know it was me?" Questioned Harry.
"Who else could have driven the Dementors back?"
"You're right it was me. I performed a Corporeal Patronus, which took the form of a stag, and forced all the Dementors to flee"
"I am so proud of you, well done".

Remus threw his last few books into his case, and closed it shut.
"I picked these up for you this morning. And since I am no longer your teacher, I do not feel guilty about giving them back to you" continued Remus, as he pointed his wand at the Marauders Map and the invisibility cloak.
Harry picked them up and grinned, "You told me that the makers of the map would try and lure me out of Hogwarts. That they would have found it funny".
"And so we would have. I'm sure James would be highly disappointed if his son never found any of the secret passages out of the castle" replied Remus.

"I'm sure you, Ron, and Hermione will find the map and cloak very useful while you are here" smiled Raya.
"Wait, if Peter is Wormtail, Sirius is Padfoot, Lupin is Moony, and my dad is Prongs, then does that mean you are the Lioness?" Asked Harry curiously.
"Yes. That was my nickname at school. Since I didn't have an animal form, the boys decided to name me after our house mascot. I am also pretty brave and badass, hence the name Lioness" answered Raya.

Harry smiled, but then his face fell.
"Why so sad?" Quizzed Raya.
"Well, none of it made any difference. Peter escaped and Sirius is still on the run" sighed Harry.
"Harry, what you did last night made all the difference in the world. You saved Sirius, and allowed Dumbledore to finally accept the truth about Sirius's innocence. And now that you know the truth, you can finally be a part of our lives, just like your parents always wanted. You don't have to be alone anymore" replied Raya.

The office door suddenly opened and Dumbledore stepped inside.
"The carriage is waiting for you" he said to Remus.
"Right. Well, good luck Harry. I'm sure our paths will cross again soon" sighed Remus.
"Goodbye Professor" replied Harry.
"See you at home, Remy" said Raya.
Remus nodded before picking up his cases and exiting the room.
"You should go outside and enjoy the sun" continued Raya, as she looked over at Harry.
"Will you join me?" Questioned Harry.
"In a bit" promised Raya.
"O.K. I'll see you later".

Once Harry was gone, Raya turned on Dumbledore.
"I have a feeling there is something you wish to say to me" she sighed.
"There is... You can't take Harry with you. He has to return to his aunt and uncle for the summer holidays" informed Dumbledore.
"Says who?" Frowned Raya.
"I do"
"So, you want him to be abused all summer, by people who despise him, do you?"
"Of course not. But Harry is only safe from Voldemort, as long as he can still call home, the place where his mother's blood dwells".

"I'm not buying that bullsh*t you told me last time. When Harry was a baby, I let you take him, and he got locked in a cupboard and starved by his own flesh and blood. I won't let that happen to my godson ever again!" announced Raya.
"I am not saying you can't see Harry over the summer. But I'm informing you that he cannot move in with you. If you care about the boy's safety, you will do as I say" instructed Dumbledore.
"Why? Why should I have to do as you say?" Demanded Raya.
"Because Sybill Trelawney has made another prophecy".

Raya's face fell, "How can you be sure?".
"Because Harry told me" answered Dumbledore.
"He still doesn't know about the first prophecy, does he?" Asked Raya.
"No. And I beg you not to tell him" replied Dumbledore.
"I won't. Hearing that prophecy would only make him worry about the future. He's only a boy afterall"
"My thoughts exactly"
"Come on then, tell me what the prophet has said this time"
"Are you sure you want to know?"
"I'm not a terrified child like Harry, so just tell me".

"Very well... It will happen tonight. The dark lord lies alone and friendless, abandoned by his followers. His servant has been chained these twelve years. Tonight, before midnight, the servant will break free and set out to rejoin his master. The dark lord will rise again with his servant's aid, greater and more terrible than ever before... Tonight... before midnight the servant will set out to rejoin his master" recited Dumbledore.
"Well, that's not ominous at all" mumbled Raya.

"I assume you know what this means?" Quizzed Dumbledore.
Raya sighed and nodded her head, "Peter is going to rejoin Voldemort and bring him back to life. And when that happens, there will be another war, more terrible than the first".
"It does seem like that is what is going to happen. Which is why Harry must stay with the Dursley's, so that Voldemort cannot touch him" insisted Dumbledore.
"Fine. If it keeps Harry safe, I will allow him to return to those awful Dursley's. But I am not going to stay away from him. I will check up on him every single day if that's what it takes to protect him from his aunt and uncle. But if I find out they are abusing him, then I will snatch him out of Privet Drive before anyone can stop me".