Lupin's True Love Returns

Carey Ann Lupin

Story Summary:
Eighteen years have passed since Veronica was at Hogwarts. The Memory Charm is failing and Veronica is beginning to remember the times of fun and horror at the school. As a teacher she knows how to make class fun. She learned a lot while away including how to fight. Will she be able to teach Harry all she has learned or will she have to bring others in to help

Chapter 11

Chapter Summary:
Mix Star Wars, popcorn, sugar, and teenager and waht do you get? A hilarious chapter! Please read.
Posted:
11/23/2004
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Author's Note:
Star wars is the other thinf that I go nuts over. Don't worry there will only be one chapter of it for this tale but there are going to be a couple in my other fic.


June 30, 1996

Veronica smiled as she heard Ron and Harry ageing over whom Princess Leia liked into the Star Wars series. She carried the new bowls of popcorn into the living room as Hermione took the first tape from the VCR. Ginny followed her with the glasses of Mountain Dew, Pepsi, and root beer. They placed the trays onto the coffee table.

"Hey, Aunt Veronica." Harry turned to face Veronica.

"Hmm?" Veronica smiled as she realized what question Harry was about to ask. "What is it, Harry?"

"If Dad called Mum his Princess Leia, what did he call himself?"

"You'll find out at the end of this movie." Veronica picked up her copy of The Empire Strikes Back. "Sit back, relax, and enjoy." She turned and flopped onto the maroon loveseat beside a weary Remus.

"Did you and Ginny really have to go to the kitchen a minute ago?" Remus wrapped an arm around Veronica as she snuggled into closer to him.

"Yes, dear. If we hadn't then we would be stopping this movie in an hour to fill the bowls and glasses." She dipped her hand into her popcorn. "Here, have some popcorn."

"I'd rather have something a bit sweeter." He placed a kiss on her lips as Harry and Ron groaned.

"Get a room!" Harry laughed as Remus and Veronica pulled apart.

"I'm so glad we're getting married soon." Remus chuckled as the movie began.

Veronica turned to face the movie as Harry and Ron began to dig into their popcorn on the maroon sofa. Hermione leaned against the couch and watched from her position on the grey-carpeted floor. Ginny sighed as she pulled her feet under on the maroon recliner. As the Imperial Star Destroyer appeared on screen, Ginny turned and gazed at Harry. Veronica watched for Harry's reaction to Ginny's affection. Harry didn't notice as Ginny sighed again.

"Why did they start both of these movies with the Empire?" Ron spoke around his mouthful of popcorn.

"Because they didn't have the nerve to start with the good guys." Harry rolled his eyes. "Duh."

Veronica chuckled slightly as Ron punched Harry's arm. "I don't know, Ron. Maybe you should write to Mr. Lucas and ask him. I'm sure he would explain it to you."

Ron shuddered visibly. "No thanks."

The doorbell pealed through the house. Veronica and Remus looked at each other for a moment as the doorbell pealed through the house again. Veronica climbed to her feet and motioned to the four teenagers to keep watching the movie. She moved into the foyer and pulled out her wand. She pointed it at the door. "Inviso foras!" A picture shimmered slightly across the door. She gazed at the picture and didn't recognize anyone standing there as a witch or wizard. "Finite Incatatem!" The picture disappeared as Veronica curiously opened the door. "May I help you?"

"We are followers of..." The lead man began to speak but Veronica held up her hand.

"I am not interested in your religion right now. I have a house full of company and really need to get back to them." Veronica smiled softly as she looked over her shoulder at Remus standing at the door to the living room. "This will only take a moment, darling."

"Take your time and have fun." Remus leaned against the doorframe as Veronica turned back to the group at the door.

"Of course, ma'am, but this will only take a moment of your time." One of the women stepped forward.

"Like I said, I don't have time for this right now." Veronica shook her head as another man opened his mouth to speak. "My company will be wondering where I am. Please excuse me." Veronica shut the door firmly on their shocked faces. "I need to remember to make this place invisible to Muggles." Veronica leaned against the closed door.

"You think?" Remus smiled as Veronica walked over to him. "They're lucky that the moon hadn't risen yet."

"What? Do you really think the wolf would have done anything to them with Lioness around?" Veronica wrapped her arms around Remus' waist.

"Maybe, maybe not." Remus smiled as Harry's voice floated out of the living room.

"I told you she liked Luke!" Harry was pointing at the TV screen as Leia kissed Luke on the mouth.

"I don't think so." Ron turned to Veronica. "I think she likes Han. She didn't kiss Luke until Han annoyed her."

"Yeah, just like the time I kissed Sirius because Remus was making me furious." Veronica and Remus stepped into the living room.

"Why did Remus make you mad?" Hermione looked up from her spot on the floor.

"Easy. He was flirting with another girl and I'd had enough on it." Veronica smiled as Remus sank wearily onto the loveseat. "Then he apologized and everything went back to normal."

"Really?" Harry looked over at Remus.

Remus nodded his head as Veronica snuggled with him on the loveseat. "Yes, it's true. Now watch your movie."

Their attention returned to the movie and all comments stopped until the beginning of the third tape. Ron had finished the last of his popcorn and sank onto the floor beside Hermione. Ginny had moved onto the sofa with Harry as Veronica smiled at the group.

Veronica slid the third tape into the VCR. "Last one, guys."

"Hooray!" The teenagers cheered as the movie began.

"I hope the Rebellion wins." Ginny dipped her hand into Harry's popcorn bowl since hers was empty.

"Hey!" Harry moved the bowl closer to her. "Get your own bowl."

Ginny blushed slightly as Veronica elbowed Remus in the ribs. They smiled fondly at the two newly formed couples in the room. A timer dinged in the kitchen and Veronica went to retrieve the fresh batch of popcorn. She filled the empty bowls and glasses, as the teenagers were engrossed with the movie. Remus patted the cushion beside him as she cleaned around the group. She smiled as he sank back onto the loveseat and snuggled with Remus. Sooner than they wanted, the movie ended and the teens gathered their glasses and bowls and carried them into the kitchen. Hermione washed the glasses and bowls as Harry and Ron went into the living room and swept up all the popcorn.

Veronica smiled at Remus' sleeping form. "I'm glad we have teenagers helping today." She pulled a quilt over Remus' legs and moved into the kitchen. "Okay, you guys." The teenagers turned and face Veronica. "What did you think?"

"Now I know why Dad called Mum his Princess Leia." Harry sighed slightly. "She must have been really bossy at times."

"She was but she also loved him very much." Veronica smiled slightly. "Now I guess we should send the three of you back to the Burrow." Ron groaned as Ginny and Hermione moved to the fireplace. "I don't want the three of you around after moonrise." Each disappeared in a flash of green flames. "I'll walk you back to the Dursleys', Harry."

Harry swung his cloak over his shoulders as Veronica checked on Remus. She smiled when she saw he was still asleep. She picked up her shawl and swung it over her shoulders as a knock sounded on the door. Veronica rolled her eyes as she opened the door. Severus stood on the steps with a steaming goblet of Wolfsbane Potion.

"Evening, Professor." Harry noticed that Severus' eyes narrowed slightly when he saw Veronica.

"Potter. Ms Croft, I've brought Lupin's potion for tonight." Severus held up the goblet. "He should drink it immediately."

"I know that." Veronica rolled her eyes. "Remus is in the living room asleep. Wake him and give him his potion." Severus stepped into the foyer. "I would show you where it is but I need to get Harry home. If you'll excuse me."

Severus bowed slightly as Veronica and Harry stepped from the covered porch into the slightly misting rain. They hurried to the Dursleys' house and Harry opened the door. Harry and Veronica stepped into the hallway.

Harry hugged Veronica slightly. "Thanks for a great day, Aunt Veronica."

"You're welcome, Harry." Veronica pulled her shawl tighter around her as she stepped back into the rain. "I'll see you tomorrow most likely."

"Okay." Harry waved as Veronica hurried through the rain back to her house.

Veronica ran up the steps and shook the rainwater from her hair as Severus stepped out onto the porch. "Oh, Severus." Veronica placed a hand on her chest. "I completely forgot you were here."

"Understandable." Severus glanced at the Dursleys' house. "He home safely?"

"Of course." Veronica rolled her eyes. "Would you like to stay for some tea?"

"No, I need to return to my duties." Severus stepped off the porch and into the now pouring rain.

Veronica heaved a deep sigh as Severus disappeared into the dark night. She turned and entered the house. She found Remus in the kitchen trying to rid himself of the foul taste in his mouth. She smiled as she moved to a cabinet and pulled out a Peppermint Toad. She placed a hand on his back as he gulped the glass of water.

"Here." She handed him the candy. "This will help."

"Thanks." Remus took the Toad and popped it in his mouth. "Much better."

"Ready for moonrise?"

"Yeah. I'll head to Grimmauld Place in a bit." Remus pulled Veronica sloe to him. "Are you sure you'll be alright without me here tonight?"

"Positive." Veronica smiled as Remus placed a kiss on her forehead. "You had best get going. You'll want be there before too long."

"I'm going." Remus kissed Veronica deeply. "Do you realize that we'll be married in less than two weeks?" Veronica nodded slightly. "I can't wait until our wedding night."

"I know you can't." Veronica smiled as Remus Disapparated with a crack. "Alone at last." Veronica sighed as she rummaged through the fridge and pulled out the bowl of left over spaghetti. She heated it with her wand and began to eat it.


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