Title: Veil of the Moon pt.7/?

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 and such

Rating: PG-13

Note: Do you know how hard it was to rearrange that schedule?! Good GAWD!! Enjoy and please review!!

‘thoughts’

"/Remus/Evie speech/"

"Three hours of Potions?! Three HOURS?! How are we supposed to put up with that slimy git for that long?!" Ron's voice rang out in the Gryffindor common room, causing some amusement among his fellow Housemates as they all stared at their schedules.

"I think that it's fine, since it's only once a week," Harry replied with a shrug and a grin as he checked out his schedule. "Thank Merlin I don't have to take Divinations anymore!" he proclaimed with a chuckle as he winked at Ron.

"It's so nice to see you smile, Harry!" Hermione said suddenly as she put her hand on Harry's, smiling. "You were really worrying us there."

"Yea, no kidding. But then having someone come back into your life does that, right Harry?" Ron asked with a big grin.

Harry nodded emphatically before going back to studying his new schedule. "It's a good thing they gave these before the first day. It was amazing watching them rearrange everything!" Harry exclaimed, his eyes sparkling.

"I know…I wish I knew some of Evie and Remus' tricks. That was incredible the charm they cast to help sort everything out as it was suggested!" Hermione said as she remembered. She looked at her two best friends with a wide grin. "Let's go visit them! I bet Evie is so nervous right now!" she declared as she hopped up.

"What?! You aren't going to start studying early?!" Ron asked in mock amazement as he and Harry both got up. Harry laughed lightly as Hermione thwapped Ron on the shoulder before trouncing off. Grinning, the two followed after her, more than happy to go see their friends.

They got to where Evie and Remus were staying and stopped as they heard some laughter. Cocking an eyebrow at each other, they crept over to the door and peeked in the crack. Surprised, they watched as Remus, Evie, Sirius, and Snape played a card game over tea, laughing and just relaxing. Remus suddenly looked over at the door and waved his hand. The four adults laughed lightly as, with cries of surprise, the younger trio fell into the room in a heap.

"Well well…looks like tea time has got some more visitors," Sirius stated with a grin as the three scrambled to their feet, looking sheepish.

"We're sorry! Did we interrupt anything?" Harry cried frantically, then elbowed Ron at the same time as Hermione as the red head glared at Severus.

"Not at all! Come join us!" Evie replied with a big smile and shifted over in her seat along with Remus. Sirius and Severus did the same, making room for the newcomers. Harry and Ron sat next to Sirius, while Hermione sat next to Remus and Evie. "Are you kids excited for school tomorrow?" Evie asked after Sirius had poured out more tea.

"It's going to be interesting," Harry answered with a wry grin before sipping his tea. "Ooo…this is good!" he exclaimed, grinning as Ron and Hermione nodded in agreement.

"Thanks…it was Lily's favorite type. Chamomile with a touch of chocolate and lemon," Remus explained with a snicker as Evie giggled.

"Really?" Harry asked softly, wistfully, smiling as the four adults nodded and smiled.

"She was fond of that one…especially when she was pregnant with you. She couldn't get enough and James was hard put to find some," Severus replied with a smirk as Sirius chuckled softly.

"So you were actually good friends with them, like Harry said?" Ron asked as he glanced over at Snape. He sighed when Snape nodded and smirked. "Too right…this is going to be interesting. Trying to change six years of torment into friendly terms…" he muttered, then yelped as Harry elbowed him again while the adults laughed once more.

"No one is forcing you, Ron! At least not in public!" Remus reminded with a chuckle and Ron made a face.

"Eh, it'll just take us a bit. I'm glad that you at least brought them back, Professor. Thanks…thanks a lot," Harry murmured softly as he looked over at Snape. Severus blinked slightly, then smiled warmly, nodding. Harry nodded back, then took a deep breath before grinning. "This is going to be interesting."

"At least we are trying! Now…Evie, Remus…you have GOT to tell me that charm that you used for the schedule!" Hermione demanded, smiling pleadingly as the others laughed lightly.

"That charm? Oh it was just a simple organizer charm that we learned in Japan waaay back when," Evie responded, waving her hand.

"Japan? You went to Japan?" Ron asked, perking up in interest.

"Hmm…yes right after she graduated and before we all got married. I think we were there for a year and a half," Remus mused as he rubbed his chin. "We studied with the Shinzui Order…or Spirit Order. Was a lot of fun, actually," he added with a grin.

"Just how many orders of Wizards are there?" Harry asked in curiosity.

"About eleven. Some are larger then others. Hogwarts is one of the top five, because it deals with most of the central European area. The Americas are finally getting going again after the witch hunts, and the Asian orders are the longest lived Orders around the world," Evie explained with a grin.

"I didn't know there were so many!" Hermione cried, her eyes shining. "All over the world…I thought Hogwarts, Beuxbaton, and Durmstrang were the only schools!" she exclaimed excitedly.

"Oh no no! We are much more widespread then just good old England!" Remus replied with a grin.

"So what did you two learn in Japan?" Ron asked as they settled in to listen to the tales of the past.

After about an hour, they were talking and laughing, when Snape suddenly stiffened. Evie, Remus, and Sirius focused on him immediately and he sighed softly before getting up. "It would seem I must take my leave from this delightful party," he stated in a warm version of his usual snideness. He leaned down and stole a brief kiss from Sirius, then smirked as Ron groaned and hid his eyes, while Harry and Hermione grinned and rolled their eyes. "I will see you tomorrow then…be ready to study," he declared mock threateningly before turning to go.

"Professor Snape! Wait!" Harry suddenly cried as Severus was about to go. Snape turned a bit, cocking an eyebrow in surprise as Harry came over, then suddenly fidgeted. "I…just wanted you to know that…that your secret is safe with us. Just…come back, ok?" he requested quietly before looking up at Snape.

Severus was stunned at first, then slowly smiled in gratitude. "That I will, Mr. Potter," he answered warmly.

"Harry," Harry blurted it out, then fidgeted some more as Severus cocked his eyebrow again, surprised once more. He looked down. "Call me Harry…in private," he elaborated softly, then looked up and smiled. "For the others' sakes," he added with a wink and Severus chuckled.

"Very well then…Harry. I will see all of you tomorrow first thing," Snape answered, mock glaring at Ron as he rolled his eyes in a plea of sanity before Snape left. Harry returned to his seat, smiling softly as Sirius ruffled his hair. Things were getting much easier…

*~~**~~*

Severus stumbled as he came into his rooms, relieved to finally be home. He held his aching sides and groaned softly in pain, falling forward as he became dizzy. He smiled as strong arms caught him and he was held close. "Sirius…nice…catch…" he whispered painfully.

"What happened?!" Sirius demanded softly, horrified at his husband's state. Severus' robes were torn in several places, torn skin showing through. He felt along Snape's ribs and found a couple broken, while he had a large cut over his eye. "I'm taking you to Poppy," he stated firmly as he lifted his husband into his arms.

Grunting slightly with pain, Severus leaned into his husband. "Voldemort was angered about Evie and took it out on those of us still alive. I was smart and took a healing potion, so the worst injuries are already healed. I just couldn't avoid those last hits," he whispered out in pain as they came to the medical wing.

Poppy ran over and directed them to a bed, then began getting her supplies while Sirius made Severus as comfortable as possible. They both looked over as they heard footsteps and saw Dumbledore and Remus coming in. They both took in Severus' report solemnly as Poppy administered her magic, asking as few questions as possible to give him less hassle.

"It would seem that Evie somehow made it that you weren't implicated. We should be grateful," Dumbledore observed softly, seriously as Severus rested, his pain fading slowly as the potions kicked in.

"Aye…but that won't mean he can't find out somehow," Sirius said darkly as he held Severus' hand. He looked at his husband. "I think Harry should learn about Occlumency," he suggested quietly, Remus and Dumbledore nodding as well.

Severus sighed softly and nodded. "I think you are right. Will you suggest it to him?" he asked quietly as he gazed at the others.

"I will personally teach him in my private lessons…and I will also instruct all of the paintings to keep silent on your involvement with Evie. And on Sirius' presence here. So far, he has escaped notice. But if he is seen by the wrong people…" Dumbledore left hanging what that could mean and they nodded in agreement.

*~~**~~*

Harry grinned at Ron and Hermione as they fidgeted in their seats. The week had gone by amazingly fast and everyone was excited about the new schedule. It had been interesting for the students as well as the teachers, having all four houses of each year in one classroom. Some special charms had been put on the blackboards and rooms so that they could allow for space.  The biggest concern had been Potions, but Snape had proven that the dungeons were as flexible as the rest of the castle and they had found themselves actually enjoying class. Add to the fact that the usual 'bickering' was warmed somewhat and definitely more along bantering. Harry was just glad that they could indeed get along.

Now, they were in their first DADA class and everyone was anxious. Rumors had been flying around at the two Professors' teaching style and Harry and his friends were excited to learn this first hand. He, Hermione, and Ron had been visiting Evie and Remus almost every night, accompanied by Sirius and Severus as well. He actually greatly enjoyed the get togethers and all three youth soaked up stories from the past.

Looking over as he saw movement at the front, Harry grinned as Evie bounced in, followed by a more sedate Remus. Half the class laughed softly at her antics, then settled down as they both sat on the desk at the front. "Good day class!" Evie called with a grin as she bowed her head to them.

"Good day Professor Lupin, Professor …Lupin," most of the class replied, confused on how to address them. Harry and Ron were hard put to stifle their snickers while Hermione grinned in amusement.

"Wasn't that a mouthful?" Evie asked the class, her eyes twinkling with amusement as Remus snickered softly. The students either grinned or shook their heads. "Well then, to make things easier, if you haven't heard, I'm going by Professor Evie and you can call my husband Professor Lupin. How's that?" she suggested as she waved at her husband, who winked at the class. Some of the girls giggled while a few whistles blew out from the boys.

"All right then. First off, how many of you know these charms?" Remus asked as he stepped forward and rattled off a bunch of charms. He frowned in disapproval as less then half the class raised their hands, then glanced at his wife. "/This is going to be interesting,/" he commented with a smirk.

"/Indeed,/" Evie replied as she stepped forward, ignoring the confused looks most of the students gave them at their language. "Well then class, we will be focusing on those charms as well as certain hexes and other spells that should be either used or avoided in the next month or two. We will also be looking at some of the mystical creatures that are considered intelligent and dangerous as well and how to deal with them," she stated briskly, grinning.

"Even werewolves? Or are you just going to blow that off?" Malfoy's voice shot out derisively and Evie and Remus focused over on the blond Slytherin as he sneered at them. "Gonna tell us from personal experience or should we go find our own?"

"I presume that you are Draco Malfoy," Evie said lowly as she stepped towards him. Murmurs of concern swept through the class along with several glares at the Slytherin contingent.

"That I am. So, what are we going to do about that?" Draco asked snidely as he leaned back in his chair.

"Malfoy…shut your trap…" Harry's voice hissed out angrily as he glared at his enemy and Draco smirked at him before looking at Evie and Remus.

"I can tell that manners went out the window along with intelligence, Mr. Malfoy," Evie commented lightly as she twirled her wand in her hand. She glanced at her husband, cocking an eyebrow. "/This one needs manners./"

"/He needs to know just what it means to be in the dark and not wanting to be,/" Remus agreed, his voice tight slightly with insult.

Evie smirked at her husband. "/I think it's time he learned,/" she said before looking at Malfoy. "Mr. Malfoy…do you know what it is like to be a werewolf?" she asked smoothly as she stepped towards him slowly.

Draco crossed his arms over his chest and sneered. "Why should I? My father makes sure that I have the best and that I need ever worry," he answered cockily.

"And yet, your father is in Azkaban as a Deatheater such as he deserves," Evie purred out lowly, visciously. Draco's face paled before red spots appeared on his cheeks, while the class watched the confrontation in silent awe. "You, child, know nothing on what it is to be in darkness. I think it's time you did," she declared softly before bringing up her wand. Before anyone could react, she muttered out a spell and a red and gold beam hit Draco, knocking him from his chair.

"What the hell?! What are you doing?!" Pansy Parkinson shrieked as they scrambled from their chairs. She paled as Draco groaned, then gasped in pain. He curled up tightly into a ball, trembling as he clutched his arms tightly to him.

Suddenly, he screamed in pain, his head falling back as his eyes bulged in pain. He growled and groaned, snarling as he trembled and shook. All the while, tears of pain streaked his face until he slowed. He looked up, eyes narrowed slits as he growled at them. He looked at them, almost fearfully, but with a sense of feral anger as he stalked forward. The students scrambled from their seats, backing away from him in fear as they cried out.

Evie came forward, holding up a calm hand at the students as she watched Draco grimly. Draco looked at her, then snarled like an animal before lunging at her, hands hooked into claws. She caught him easily, pinning him almost tenderly. She suddenly whispered something and Draco relaxed immediately. His eyes blinked dazedly before he fell unconscious and she picked him up carefully.

"What did you do to him?!" one of the Ravenclaw demanded in curiosity.

Glancing at the youth, Evie smirked. "That is for me and him to know. Now, I am taking Mr. Malfoy to the medical wing. I suggest that you listen to Professor Lupin now. He will tell you about certain charms and about werewolves. Consider it studying for the practical you will have in two weeks," she ordered smoothly as she headed to the door with her bundle.

"Practical?! What's in two weeks?!" Seamus asked in confusion.

"In two weeks…you'll get to see some real werewolves. I suggest you study up," Evie replied with a smirk before leaving. She smirked as she heard the gasps and uproar of shocked talking before the door shut. 'Sorry love…I'll make it up to him later,' she thought with a chuckle as she headed for the medical wing.

Once there, she was directed by a concerned Poppy to place Draco on one of the beds. After explaining what had happened, Evie watched over Draco as Poppy went to get the necessary potion. She gazed down at Draco sadly, sighing softly. 'Such misguided thoughts…he truly doesn't realize that he is just a pawn and can be destroyed at any moment. Doesn't he know anything about real family and love?' she wondered as she brushed his hair from his face tenderly.

A soft moan left the young blond boy and he opened his eyes slowly. He looked around dazedly, then set his eyes on her. He swallowed, looking scared as he cringed from her. "Shh…don't worry. You are in the medical wing. Calm down Draco," Evie murmured soothingly as she smiled at him.

"How…why did you…what…" Draco stopped, his voice raspy as he stared at her. Suddenly, his eyes filled with tears and he looked away in shame, closing his mouth tightly.

"It's ok. It was a simple spell that let you see what is in another person's memories and to experience it. You aren't a werewolf," Evie explained gently as she brushed his hair away again, then brushed away his tears.

"I…never knew…that's what…" Draco took a deep breath, nearly sobbing as he tried not to cry. His body trembled with both fear and anxiety as he gazed at the other bed.

"Poppy is going to give you a simple sleeping draught so you don't have any dreams. By tomorrow the memories will have faded so they aren't as terrifying, but you will still remember them. Until then, I want you to rest. I'll have someone bring you food here," Evie instructed reassuringly as she got up. She stopped as a hand was wrapped around her wrist in a tight hold and she looked down into Draco's terrified eyes.

"D-don't leave me alone…" he pleaded softly, tears of fear trailing down his face.

Evie smiled and sat back down, patting his hand. "All right…I will stay until you have the potion. Would you like to talk about anything?" she asked with a smile as she settled in. Draco watched her the whole time as they talked, then he fell almost immediately asleep after Madame Pomfrey gave him the dreamless draught. Evie sighed softly as she gazed at Draco, then left to head back to her class.

*~~**~~*

"Of all the incompetent, reckless, irresponsible things to do you had to do that to a student?!!" McGonagall's voice had steadily risen as she yelled at Evie in the teacher's lounge. Evie stood before her, face impassive as she stood in an at-ease stance, not responding and just letting the other teachers rant at her.

"And to a Slytherin no less!! And Draco Malfoy even more!!" Snape snapped out, enraged as he glared at his best friend. He'd become livid once they had found out and had spent the past half-hour with Minerva yelling at the two DADA professors. He snarled as Remus rolled his eyes then stalked towards them. "And would you have done it to a precious Gryffindor, I wonder?!"

"Yes I would have if his mouth had been as insulting," Evie retorted in a bored tone of voice as she stared to the side. But she was trembling at what they were saying. She returned Snape and McGonagall's glares as she snapped out, "If we allow these students to blindly sit back and not accept that there are dangers far worse than exams and much closer, then we'll lose them if a battle comes here!! Draco Malfoy was a spoiled brat that doesn't know he's a pawn!! He is looking for trouble and unless he realizes that trouble comes with serious consequences, he will never learn and end up DEAD!!"

"Be that as it may, you stepped over your bounds as a teacher!" Minerva replied in a clipped voice as she glared at the younger woman.

"If that is what it takes for these kids to learn, then I'll do it again and again until they learn!" Evie hissed out angrily, stopping as Remus put a hand on her arm to calm when Minerva snarled.

"That is enough." Dumbledore's quiet voice stopped the upcoming tirade as he came into the room. He nodded at them and they all sat down stiffly, awaiting his judgement. He gazed at them steadily, his half moon glasses glinting to hide his eyes. He sat back finally and he frowned at them. "First of all, Evie…you were out of line using a spell like that against a student. They are here for learning and it is not for us to punish them in such a matter," he stated crisply as he gazed at her.

"In all respect, Headmaster, I was not punishing him. I was showing what it is like to be a werewolf," Evie said softly, shortly as she struggled to keep her temper in. Snape growled and Minerva frowned darkly as they glared at her.

"Nevertheless, you should not have done so. I expect you to act with more decorum, no matter how popular you and Remus have become," Dumbledore reprimanded sharply as he gazed at her. She became quiet and looked down, frowning angrily. "All in all, I think that this lesson may have helped us in protecting the students."

"Headmaster?!"

"What are you saying, Albus?! That she was right?!"

Snape and McGonagall stared at the headmaster in shock and Remus hid a smirk as he looked down. Evie had looked up, surprised as well. Dumbledore folded his hands before him as he looked at his comrades. "I am not saying that she was correct in doing that in such a way to a student. However, we do need to start taking drastic measures. Voldemort is waiting to seize our students and with his numbers down, he won't hesitate to take younger children into his services. We must make them aware that being in the dark arts is not easy nor is it safe. And that is what the Defense Against the Dark Arts teachers must do. So…in light of this I am going to grant the requests of Remus and Evie to start a Dueling club in two weeks as well as granting them permission to have the students present when they transform in a week and a half," he stated firmly.

"But Albus! That is dangerous, both to the students as well as Evie and Remus!" McGonagall protested, fearful as she glanced at the two DADA professors.

"No it won't," Snape retorted softly, glancing at his friends and they smiled at him. He relaxed slightly as he looked back at Minerva and Dumbledore. "I will make up the Wolfsbane, the two special ones so that they are in control, but also more tame," he said with a stiff nod.

"Thank you, Severus. And they have also requested that you and Sirius be available to teach at the Dueling Club as well," Dumbledore added as Remus smirked while Evie nodded.

"Surely it would be too dangerous to have Sirius out!" Minerva protested fearfully.

"Not at all. As we speak, Scrimgeour is looking into probation for Sirius. Because Evie gave a testimony that Peter Pettigrew is indeed alive and that he framed Sirius, they are putting Sirius on probation until a trial can be announced. He is to stay here and can not use magic. But, there are ways around that, so they need never know he's helping train our students," Dumbledore replied with a chuckle. "He, along with you three, are our best wizards and witch. I am counting on you to show them how to fight. I have a feeling we'll need it soon," he stated darkly as he nodded to Severus, Evie, and Remus. They nodded back then got up. "I shall speak with all of you later on things, but I want you to make preparations. Dismissed."

They bowed and left the room, leaving Dumbledore to speak with McGonagall. Evie let out a huge breath as they walked along and grinned at the other two. Her grin faded as she saw Severus' glare and she looked at him worriedly. "Sev…I…listen I…"

"I don't want to hear it, Evie. You attacked a Slytherin, and while Albus has forgiven you, I haven't," Snape snapped out as he glared at her, then went down another hallway to his rooms before the next class.

Evie sighed sadly and glanced at her husband. "/What do you think?/" she asked wearily and he put his arm around her shoulders as they headed back to their rooms.

"/I think you went a bit overboard, but if you hadn't, Draco would have been a major troublemaker. Just give Sev time…he'll cool off with Sirius' help,/" he replied soothingly and she smiled lovingly up at him. They headed for the Great Hall then for lunch and got ready for the bombardment of rumors.

TBC

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