Author: Deathangelgw

Disclaimer: You only WISH I had them…then you could borrow them!! *cackles madly* oh well I don’t.

Warnings: slash, het, sap, dark, angst, sweet, humor

Pairings: Sirius/Snape, Remus/OC, hinted Ron/Hermione

Rating: PG-13

Note: Now we are getting to some meat…no more weird sappy stuff…riiiiiiight. Enjoy and please review!!

‘thoughts’

"/Remus/Evie speech/"

"And so that is how the werewolves first began. Now who can list all of the ways to kill a werewolf?" Evie's voice floated out as she stood up front while her husband paced slowly along the aisles. She grinned as Hermione's hand shot up and winked at her before looking around. "Ah yes. Mr. Crabbe! Answer please!" she ordered as she pointed at the stocky youth.

"Uh…silver?" Crabbe responded as he blinked dumbly.

"Yes silver is an answer, but 'uh' isn't. Five points from Slytherin for not paying attention," Evie replied amiably as she grinned at Crabbe. She glanced around, and then smirked. "Mr. Longbottom? Care to elaborate on Mr. Crabbe's intelligent addition to our discussion?" she asked lightly, grinning as the class chuckled.

"Um…the Killing Curse?" Neville responded nervously.

"No, but you have brought up an interesting paradox. Five points to Gryffindor," Evie stated before looking at the class. "The Killing curse as well as most of the Unforgivables has relatively no control on werewolves. Can someone tell me why?" she questioned as she looked around. She smiled as she saw a few tentative hands. "Yes, Ms. Parkinson?"

"Because of their g-genetic make-up?" Pansy stumbled over the Muggle word, but then beamed as Evie nodded.

"Very good! Ten points to Slytherin!" Evie said as she clapped her hands and the Slytherin group cheered softly. "Because our genetic make-up is changed by the viral state of the magic, we become virtually impenetrable to most of the Unforgivables. That does not mean we are immune. They will have some effect, but not extreme."

"So the Killing curse doesn't harm you?" Seamus asked as he waved his hand.

"It will if the witch or wizard casting it is powerful enough," Remus responded as he came back to the front and stood by his wife.

"L-like Y-You-Know-Who?" Dean asked nervously as the others stiffened at the mere mention.

"Yes…like the Dark Lord," Evie replied softly, and then smiled at them. "Alright. Now, onto other ways to kill werewolves. Anyone?" she questioned as she looked at all of the confused faces. Even Hermione was stumped.

"If their magic is cut off from them." Everyone looked over in shock at Harry as he spoke the words softly while gazing at them.

"Very good Harry. Ten points for Gryffindor for using resources," Evie exclaimed proudly as she faced the group who was looking at her and Remus in awe. "Since werewolves essentially become creatures of magic, their life force is dependant on magic. Cut it off from them and they will die, much like Dragons, unicorns, and centaurs."

"But how can someone cut off another's magic?" Draco asked in curiosity, eyes alight with interest.

"There are a few very ancient spells from other countries that can do this. They would not affect humans as much, but are indeed deadly to magical creatures. We are lucky that only a few here in jolly ole England know them," Evie commented drolly as the students chuckled nervously.

"Right then, take out your notes. Time to learn what will happen in two nights," Remus instructed as he clapped his hands and the students got their parchments out.

As he and Evie began talking about their transformations and answering questions, Harry found his eyes trailing over to Draco as the other boy wrote swiftly and diligently. He studied the blond Slytherin and found himself wondering once again over the change. After the first class, Draco had thrown himself into studying. While still a jerk most days, he became more polite on many counts. Especially to the DADA professors. 'I wonder what really changed him. Maybe he's finally realized that not everything revolves around him,' Harry thought silently before receiving a poke in his ribs from Hermione to pay attention. Focusing again, Harry let his thoughts go as he took his notes.

*~~**~~*

Excitement was high in the air at Hogwarts two evenings later as Third years and up headed out of the great school to near the Forbidden Forest. Harry felt his insides roiling in both trepidation and fear. He remembered what it had been like with Remus three years earlier and was unsure on seeing their beast forms once more, no matter the precautions. The two professors had reassured everyone of the cautions they would be taking, but there was still an air of excitement and wariness.

They came out onto the courtyards, followed the flow to near the forest, and could see two large cages. Snape was at the front with Padfoot, talking softly with McGonagall, Evie, and Remus as the students found seats on the grass and settled down slowly. Harry sat down nearest the front, next to Ron, who had pulled Hermione onto his lap. He was glad his two friends had finally admitted their feelings for each other. The sexual tension alone had been an annoyance.

"Oi Ron!" Ron, Harry, and Hermione looked over in surprise and saw Charlie trotting over.

"Charlie! What are you doing here?" Ron asked in surprise as he smiled up at his brother, while his brother hugged Hermione in greeting before shaking hands with Ron and Harry.

"I'm one of the guardians. So's mum and dad, Fred and George, Bill, Moody, and Tonks. Dumbledore ain't taking any chances," Charlie replied warmly as he squatted down next to them. "We have wards up and such and Evie said that after the brief lesson that we should let them run into the Forest," he added with a crooked smile.

"Are they scared?" Hermione whispered worriedly as she glanced at where the two DADA teachers were laughing with Snape. A lot of whispering was going on between people as they saw the unnatural humor from their Potions' Master.

"Aye, they are. However, we took precautions. I think Remus is afraid Moony will be violent to protect his mate," Charlie replied softly, eyes sad. "I wish there were a way to break that one curse. I remember hearing of what they go through and it will make you realize how good you have it," he said solemnly before getting up. "S'almost time. Remember…keep yer wands out," he reminded them before heading over to by his mother while Evie and Remus moved to the center of the field.

"Can all of you hear me?" Remus' voice traveled out over the clearing as the students quieted down, focusing on their professors. He smiled as a few affirmations floated out as well as some laughter and nodded. "Very good. In about fifteen minutes, you will witness firsthand two werewolves transforming. There are some precautions that you need to be aware of," he informed them as he gestured to his wife.

"First off, all of you had better have your wands out and at the ready," Evie picked up from where her husband left off, while wagging her finger at them and getting some laughs as wands waved in response. "Secondly, you will notice several adults at guard near here. Professor Snape will continue the lesson after the transformation and then you will be dismissed for the night after we have gone into the woods," she continued as she smiled over at Snape, who nodded. A couple of cheers rang out and earned a cocked eyebrow from the Potions' Master, causing some more laughter to float out into the night air.

"We want you all to understand this last bit before we go in," Remus finally said after the group calmed down. "The cages here are for our safety as well as yours. A ward has been put up that will keep us in and you out. Do not push it!" he ordered firmly as he glared at them all fiercely, his eyes glinting somewhat with a feral light. "Also, do take note that we will not have clothes on, so if this hurts your 'delicate sensibilities', go back to the school. Do take note that you will still have to turn in a two foot scroll on what will be learned these next two nights next week," he added dryly, smirking as chuckles rang out along with some whistles and catcalls.

Evie waved her hand at them, shaking her head. "Enough of that you perverts. One final note before we head in. I speak for Remus and myself when I say I am proud of all of you for keeping an open mind. Even if it is required, most of what you will see can be found in some books. We are very proud of you," she stated warmly and Remus nodded firmly.

"We love you Professor Evie!" a couple of males called out, laughter floated around, breaking the sentimental air as Evie and Remus laughed.

"Right then, you stinkers. Off we go. The moon rises in five minutes," Remus replied with a wink before wrapping an arm around his mate's waist as they headed for the cages. They stopped before the doorways as Padfoot trotted over, keys in his mouth, and looked at each other. Remus pressed his forehead to hers as they undressed slowly, whispering softly to her as she smiled slightly. A silence had fallen over the group watching them and there were many who looked away at the tenderness shown between the two mates.

Finally, they folded their robes and went into the cages, sitting so they were back to back and held each other's hand while Padfoot closed the doors and locked them. They waved at the students before breathing deeply, feeling the pull of the moon as it rose slowly over the horizon. As it rose, they curled up in obvious pain as they transformed, bones snapping and reshaping, flesh shifting and muscles reattaching as they cried out in pain. Several of the students covered their eyes, and some sobbed softly as they watched, horrified, as their professors changed into beasts.

With rising howls, the two wolves trembled, exhausted from their transformation and pain. Many of the gathered faces were solemn and stricken, having never seen what one went through. It was not just about pain, but also about humiliation, despair, and anger.

Both werewolves looked over at the group and growled softly, hackles rising as they saw that they were being watched, suspicious.  Lupin became violent and began ramming into the bars, snapping and snarling at them in warning.

But suddenly, Evie blinked and shook herself, then snapped at Lupin, growling at him before yipping. The gathered watched in fascination as she calmed her mate, who came over to her and they cleaned each other a bit through the bars. A couple of the students giggled as Evie playfully tugged on Lupin’s ear, who growled but with no ire at her. Evie then went to the door, where Padfoot stood having opened it while she had ‘calmed the beast’.

Lupin whined and nudged at his door, wanting to be released, but Evie went over and nuzzled him, whining back soothingly. She then played a bit with Padfoot, who barked happily as they tumbled. She looked over at the group and rushed at them, causing a few screams and scrambling before she stopped and sat before the barrier, watching them as her tongue lolled out in an obvious grin.

Harry snickered along with a few others as he glanced at Ron. “She’s having fun,” he commented in amusement and they snickered some more.

Evie tilted her ears a bit, as she heard the talking and looked at him. She whined slightly and nodded at him, snuffling. Harry wished he could go to her and hold her, but that was asking for trouble. She looked up as Snape strode forward along the perimeter and barked, tongue lolling in greeting to him.

Snape grinned at her and bowed. “Evie…such a fine night to see you once more,” he greeted her formally, earning laughter as Evie bowed her head and yipped at him. Even more laughter rang out as Lupin yipped as well, lifting his head from his paws as he saw Snape. Severus smiled at Lupin and bowed again. “And you as well, Lupin!” he called out, grinning as Lupin yipped, then yawned and flopped his head back onto his paws, watching them with his glowing amber eyes.

Yipping, Evie wagged her tail in excitement as Snape turned to the students, his face once more composed. “As you can see, they do indeed keep some semblance of their humanity. Evie better than Lupin. Can anyone say why?” he asked as he looked around at the group, his hands folded before him formally.

"The Wolfsbane?" a student called out as hands shot in the air.

Cocking an eyebrow in mild annoyance, Snape sniffed. "I do believe that I shall call on someone who was courteous enough to raise their hands. Five points from Gryffindor," he commented haughtily, then blinked as Evie growled, earning some snickers. He turned to her and cocked his eyebrow again. "You disapprove?" he asked in soft admonishment and Evie growled softly again, eyeing him. "He was clearly out of line," he replied, earning more laughter from the students and other adults as he had a conversation with the she-werewolf.

Barking slightly as she wagged her tail, Evie bobbed her head, then tilted her head. Snape sighed. "Oh fine! I retract the point taking," he declared in exasperation and the Gryffindors cheered as Evie howled and wagged her tail finally.

"You're beaten there, Snape!" Bill called out with a laugh, earning more laughter from the gathered as Snape glared at him.

Clearing his throat huffily, Snape straightened his robes before continuing. "As I was saying, the Wolfsbane Potion does indeed help them retain much of their human sides, if only to control the Wolf. But Evie is special since she was born a werewolf," he explained, smirking over at his friend as she whined and lay down, putting her paw over her face as if in embarrassment. Lupin growled lowly from the cage, then calmed as Padfoot let him out of the cage. Snape and the others grinned as the werewolf and dog played a bit, wrestling and mock biting as they played.

"Professor? Why doesn't the dog get changed by the biting?" Draco asked suddenly, his hand in the air.

Smiling proudly at Draco, Snape replied, "A very good question, Mr. Malfoy. It is because he is in fact an animal that he is safe. Animals cannot be harmed, since they are in the state outside of human. Just as centaurs, or even House Elves, they would not be affected by a werewolf's bite. The virus affects humans alone, though it is not entirely certain as to why. More research is needed." He smiled.

Some laughter rang out suddenly and they all focused over as they saw Evie and Lupin tumbling, fighting obviously playfully. However, it grew interesting as Padfoot went over and tried to play as well. Lupin snapped at Padfoot, growling lowly in warning as he stood over Evie. Evie leaned up and bit along Lupin's leg, making the wolf growl even more as he leaned his head down to grab her scruff in a pinning motion. He shifted slightly and it became quite clear rapidly that he was asserting his dominance as the Alpha mate.

"Daro, Lupin!" Charlie called as he came over near the barrier, face flushing slightly as Evie snarled and yelped up at Lupin. "Lupin! Daro! An i taur!" he ordered, waving his hand. Lupin raised his head and growled loudly at Charlie, angered, but Charlie held his stance. "An i taur Lupin, Evie! Noro lim nedh i taur!" he commanded firmly.

Rolling from Lupin, Evie grabbed her mate's ear in a hard tug, and then growled challengingly before taking off for the forest, Lupin hot on her heels. They disappeared into the forest, where snarling and snapping could be heard for a bit before it faded away. Murmurs of concern and amusement washed over the crowd as Charlie spoke softly with Snape for a minute before going back to his spot.

Clearing his throat, Snape returned his attention to the students. "That is all for tonight. Tomorrow we shall look more into what changes the werewolf can have. Also, Sixth and Seventh years, be ready to hand in a three foot scroll on the properties of the Wolfsbane potion and why they work as such. Dismissed and go straight to the school," he ordered as the students stood and headed back to Hogwarts.

Harry, Ron, and Hermione stayed behind, surprisingly joined by Neville as the students went back, and then went over to where Snape was talking softly with the Weasleys, Dumbledore, and McGonagall. "Will they be all right?" Hermione asked softly as they came up, eyes concerned.

"Aye, sweetie. They'll be fine. The centaurs watch over them until we can get to them," Arthur replied softly, smiling. Hermione smiled back and nodded, then glanced at her fellow students.

"Hey Charlie! What did you say to them?" Ron asked in curiosity, as they got ready to head back.

"Hmm? Oh, I told Lupin to stop and to run to the woods. Run fast in the woods. Basics." Charlie winked at them as he twirled his wand. "They need to get their mating out of their system. It was a good idea to lock them up for the teaching session," he commented with a grin.

"Severus…were you thinking of making that one potion again for them?" Molly asked, her eyes sparkling with hope as they walked back to the castle.

"That is up to them," Snape replied softly, eyes sad. "Evie has avoided any talk of children outside of classes. I don't think she has recovered yet." He sighed softly, and then smiled as Padfoot nuzzled his hand. "You had fun tonight, didn't you Padfoot?" he asked fondly. Padfoot barked and wagged his tail furiously, earning laughter from the others. The large black dog turned briefly before they entered the school and whined as he looked out at the forest. He looked back up at Severus as the other man gazed at the woods as well, then both turned and headed into the school. Neither saw the curious blue eyes under pale blond hair as they watched the two go back into the grounds.

*~~**~~*

Soft moans were heard in a near silent glen in the woods near the small pond. A sudden cry was heard in pleasure, followed swiftly by a deeper, yet no less pleasure-filled groan as the bodies in the glen stopped moving together. Evie panted harshly as she lay under Remus, holding him tightly to her as they came down from their climax. She moaned as he removed himself from her, and then gazed up at him. She smiled as she cupped his cheek and they kissed deeply.

Lying down next to her before gathering her in his arms, Remus nuzzled her neck lovingly. It had been many nights before they could even come close to intimacy and he blessed the full moon just this once. Countless nights of waking to her screaming in nightmares even with a dreamless draught and calming her as best he could as she gagged and sobbed from memories she refused to share had started to wear on Remus and worry him. He had indeed feared that they would never be the same…

However, with the instincts of the Wolf within them taking over, they had mated once more, renewing the bonds of mates. Now, she tolerated his touch and hold, leaning into him as they rested, sated, entwined as dawn came. He nuzzled her neck tenderly, smiling gently as she giggled softly and nuzzled him back. He gazed down at her as he leaned up onto an elbow, tracing a finger over her face slowly, his face soft with love. “Even though I hate the transformation, I missed having you by my side…I never knew how hard it was alone,” he whispered huskily, tears in his eyes as they gazed at each other.

Reaching up gently, Evie cupped his face and smiled. “I know love…I know. I was with you through it all, encouraging you to keep going,” she whispered softly, smiling.

He smiled back, and then leaned in for a loving kiss before looking down at her once more. “Evie…did you want…want to try again?” he asked after a minute, hesitating. She looked up at him, eyes filled with uncertainty. “To…to have a baby?” he finally said hoarsely, a tear running down his cheek as he held her hands.

She sobbed slightly as she looked up at him, and then brought him down to her, holding him tight. “I…I don’t know, Remus…I…I just don’t think we should even try,” she whispered brokenly, shaking with him as they both gave in to their grief.

“I…I know…but…” Remus stopped as he leaned up, looking at her with sorrow.

“I know…let’s…let’s wait until it is…safe. We have the kids now a-and we can…I’m sure Sev could…” Evie stopped and trembled as she whimpered softly and he hugged her tightly.

“It’s ok, Evie my love. It’s ok. We’ll make this work out…and you’re right. We have the kids and our other family,” Remus whispered softly, stroking her back as he rolled them so she was on top. They held onto each other, comforting the other as they waited for Sirius and Severus to find them and help them home.

TBC

Translation for the ‘Elvish’ ~_^:

"Daro, Lupin!" = Stop Lupin!

"Lupin! Daro! An i taur!" = Lupin! Stop! To the woods!

"An i taur Lupin, Evie! Noro lim nedh i taur!" = To the woods Lupin, Evie! Run fast in the woods!