third year (part 1)

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Harry's second year had been normal If you didn't count in people being found petrified and everyone thinking he was the one who opened the chamber. Then He, Ron and Lockhart had found their way into the chamber of secrets and Lockhart had gotten his memory erased, then Harry had fought a giant basilisk and the younger version of Tom Riddle. Then he, Ron, Ginny, and Lockhart had flown out of the chamber with the help of Dumbledores phoenix Fawkes. So, in short, a normal school year for Harry.

But now was the time for his third year.

"Harry, we have to go if we want to catch the train!" Sirius yelled from downstairs, Harry was still getting ready and Remus was outside waiting for their taxi so that they would get to the kings cross station, "Coming!" Harry yelled as he ran down the stairs with his trunk, Sirius shrunk Harry's trunk and put it in his pocket, they left the house and Sirius locked all the doors and then they all got into the taxi.

Remus' P.O.V.

I was going to start teaching at Hogwarts and Sirius was going to move in with me, he had wanted to stay at home at first, but after we had a little fight about it before we got into an agreement about it a few days ago, I didn't want him to stay all alone by himself, I would be too far away from him and if something happened, I might not be quick enough to get to him or what if something happened to Harry and Sirius wasn't there? Well, anyway I have no time to think about this.

The taxi dropped us off at the station and we got out, I paid him and we made our way to the platform 9 3/4, When we got there Sirius took Harry's trunk and made it back into its original size, Harry left with Ron and Hermione while Sirius and I were left on the platform to wait for the train, about fifteen minutes later we got on the train and found an empty compartment, "Sirius, I'm going to sleep for a bit" I said before pulling turning to face away from him and closing my eyes, It had been a full moon a few days ago and I was still feeling weak, maybe the full moon was what caused our fight, I had been angry and tired, while Sirius had been stressed and worried for me, I kind of blamed myself for it and I think that Sirius does as well but he's just too stubborn to admit it. 

third P.O.V.

"Let's sit here, everywhere else is full," Hermione said as she, accompanied by Ron and Harry, "Hey Sirius," Hermione said as she took a seat in front of Remus, "Hello, Hermione," Sirius said back, smiling, they talked the whole ride to Hogsmeade, "So, Remus is going to be our new defense against dark arts teacher and you're moving here to live with him and help him with the lessons?" Hermione asked for probably the tenth time, "Yes, we will" Sirius said, he had been as excited every time that Hermione had asked him anything, his smile was always the same truly happy one and he didn't get annoyed at all by her questions, in fact, he actually enjoyed talking to Harry's friends, especially Hermione, Neville, and Draco, speaking of Draco, where was he? Now that Sirius thought about it, he hadn't seen Draco once, not on the train nor the train station, "Harry, where is Draco?" Sirius asked, Harry, placed his candy's down and looked at Sirius, "I don't know where he is right now, the last I heard from him was a month and a half ago" Harry said, Sirius thought that his fears had finally come through and that it was somehow Lucius' doing, ever since Draco had been sorted into Gryffindor Lucius had been acting strange and had been kinda cold. "Oh, Okay," Sirius said before looking out of the window, looking worriedly into the sky.

The train stopped at Hogsmeade and everyone got ready to leave, "Harry, go ahead, we will see you at the feast" Sirius said while taking his and Remus' trunks from the rack, "Okay, see you soon" Harry said before he and his friends left, "Remus dear, we have to go if we want to make it to the castle before the students" Sirius said, Remus slowly opened his eyes and got up, "I'm up, let's go" Sirius chuckled and they left the compartment and went to find their ride to the castle.

          

-at the feast-

Sirius' P.O.V.

We were sitting at the table, Remus was sitting on my right side and next to him was Snape. Dumbledore got up and started his speech, "Welcome, welcome to another year at Hogwarts" Dumbledore said to the students, "Now, I would like to say a few words before we all become befuddled by our excellent feast. First, I'm pleased to welcome Professor R.J. Lupin, who's kindly considered to fill the post of defense against dark arts teacher. Good luck professor!" Dumbledore said, gesturing at Remus, he stood up and bowed to the students, smiling awkwardly, "Also, I would like to welcome another new face for our school, Sirius Black! He will be teaching alongside Professor Lupin and filling for him if needed and if possible" Dumbledore said before clapping, "Now, let the feast begin!" He continued, "Also, our care for the magical creatures Professor for many years has decided to retire, in order to spend more time with his remaining limbs. Fortunately, I'm delighted to announce that his place will be taken by none other, that our own Rubeus Hagrid" Dumbledore said, gesturing at Hagrid and nodding approvingly, Hagrid got up but ended up pushing the table, making all of the food and drinks off of it, he looked around himself awkwardly and McGonagall just rolled her eyes and pulled her wand out and cast a spell, making all of the food and drinks disappear. 

Remus' P.O.V.

After the feast, we made our way to the room, (well it was more of a small house inside the castle) and started to put everything in place, "There are no nice rugs or curtains in this castle!" Sirius said, well, yelled from the other side of the room, "Don't be so dramatic, Sirius. We can always get new ones when we go visit London" I said back, I heard footsteps from behind me and a while later Sirius wrapped his hands around my waist, I turned around and he moved his hands so that they were around my neck, I picked him up and placed him on the kitchen counter, he rested his head back, (his hair was on a bun, being held by his wand) making me be able to see his neck fully, I placed my lips on his neck and he ran his fingers through my hair, he was relaxed in my hands, until I bit down on his neck, making him yelp in surprise, "Remus! That is gonna leave a mark!" He asked, clearly trying to hold a laugh, "It's just so that everyone will know that you're mine" Remus said, smirking, "They will know that by just looking at my ring finger, Remus" Sirius said, wrapping his hands around Remus' neck, Remus lifted him up and walked into their bedroom that they had furnished just an hour ago, he laid down on the bed and pulled Sirius close to his chest, they fell asleep soon after that.

-A few days later-

Today was Remus' first lesson with the third-year Gryffindors and Slytherins and he couldn't be more excited, today he was going to teach them a spell called riddikulus, he walked into the classroom where the students were already waiting, I would have liked Sirius to come with me but McGonagall asked him to accompany her to her class with the sixth years.

I started the class and gathered the students in the middle of the room, "Intriguing, isn't it?" I asked while gesturing to the locked wardrobe in front of me, "Would anyone like to venture a guess...as to what's inside?" I asked the class, they all looked around, avoiding my gaze until Dean Thomas raised his hand, "That's a boggart, that is" He said, "Very good, Mr. Thomas. Now, can anyone tell me what a boggart looks like?" I asked  and Hermione raised her hand, "No one knows" She said, "When did she get here?" I heard Ron ask, "Boggarts are shape-shifters. They take the form of whatever the person fears the most" Hermione said, "That's what makes them so-" I cut Hermione, "So terrifying, yes, yes, yes...Luckily, a very simple charm exists to rebel a boggart. Let's practice it now. Without wands, please" I said, I stood in front of the class, "After me. Riddikulus" I said, the class said it after me, "Very good, a little louder and very clear. Listen, Riddikulus!" I said, "Riddikulus!" They said after me, "Very good" I said, "So much for the easy part. You see, the indication alone is not enough. What really finishes the boggart is laughter. You need to force it to assume a shape you find truly amusing" I said clearly, I glanced at the class to check that everyone was listening, "Let me explain. Neville, would you join me, please? Come on, don't be shy. Come on, come on" I said as a stretched my hand over to Neville to bring him over to the front of the class, "Hello, Neville, what frightens you the most?" I asked he mumbled a quick "Professor Snape", "Sorry?" I asked, "Professor Snape," He said louder now so that everyone could hear it, "Professor Snape," I said chuckling, "Yes, frightens all. You live with your grandmother" I said, "I don't want it to turn into her either" He said shyly, "It won't, I want you to picture her clothes. Only her clothes, really clearly, in your mind" I said, "She carries a red handbag..." I shook my head, "We don't need to hear. As long as you see it, we'll see it" I said, I took my wand out of my pocket, "Now. When I open that wardrobe...hers's what I want you to do. Excuse me." I said as I bowed down, "I want you to imagine Professor Snape in your grandmother's clothes. Can you do that?" I asked he nodded, "Yes, wand at the ready. One, two, three." I opened the wardrobe and Snape stepped out, "Think Neville, think." I said, he said the charm loudly and Snape's clothes turned into the clothes that Neville's grandmother would normally wear, "Wonderful, Neville, wonderful! Incredible! Okay, to the back Neville" I praised him, "Everyone, form a line...Form a line" I said as the students scrambled to form a line, I want everyone to picture the thing they fear the most and turn it into something funny. Next, Ron!" I said as Ron walked over to the wardrobe, "Concertante. Face your fear. Be brave! Wand at the ready, Ron!" I said as the boggart transformed into a giant spider, Ron looked scared for a while but none the less shouted: "Riddikulus!" roller skates appeared on every one of the spider's legs and it started to roll around and couldn't control its movements, "Yes! You see? Very good! Marvelous! Absolutely very, very enjoyable! Parvati! Next!" We went through the students until it was Harry's turn, the boggart turned into the cupboard that he had been living in until Sirius and I got him away from his aunt and uncle, I stepped in front of him and the boggart turned into a full moon that was partly hiding behind some clouds, "Riddikulus!" I yelled and the moon turned into a balloon and flew into the wardrobe. "Right. Sorry, that's enough for today. Collect your books from the back. That's the end of the lesson. Thank you! Sorry! Sorry, you can have too much of a good thing.

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