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By the Light of the Moon	By : chrmisha Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female Views: 1963 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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By the Light of the Moon: Chapter 10

She was still reeling from what had happened when Remus took her to see Dumbledore the next morning. After explaining what had happened, the headmaster suggested that she take up lessons with Professor McGonagall, the resident Animagis expert. That sounded like a splendid idea. She was still jumpy and on edge from the transformations. Not the physical part of them, but the feeling of being taken over, of her life being totally out of her own hands. She knew that Remus could sense her uneasiness. He�d been very gentle with her, coaxing her out of her shell, and not getting angry when she snapped at him for no reason or broke into tears over nothing. She had to get this under control. The last thing she wanted was to be intimidated by the wolf, or make Remus feel guilty for things beyond his control. The ironic thing was, the wolf was so unlike him. The wolf was everything that Remus was not; domineering, aggressive, and fiercely possessive. Remus was gentle and patient and willing to take his time. Well, unless the full moon was near, and then the wolf had a bit more to say in the matter. Even still, Remus the man kept a tight reign on things. And so did she in her normal life. Now that life seemed so far away she could hardly breath.

Due to Amera�s emotionally state, and because it was summer, Professor McGonagall agreed to meet with her daily until she felt more at ease with being an Animagis. The first meeting had been straightforward enough. Amera explained what had happened, how she�d felt, her childhood, and anything else she thought might be relevant.

�What is it dear?� McGonagall�s voice was invading her thoughts.

�Oh, sorry. It�s just� I should have know. I mean, it�s in my blood. Sirius was an Animagis.�

�You never had any reason to explore it before, Amera. You never needed it before.�

�And I need it now?�

McGonagall shot Amera one of her rare sincere smiles, not the tights ones she�d periodically dole out to the students. �You love him, I can see it in your eyes. You�re scared right now. But deep down, you�d do anything for him. Including becoming a wolf so you could be with him when he transforms. Am I right?�

She bit her lip and nodded. �I hadn�t thought of it that way before.�

�Well, it seems the she-wolf is quite comfortable with the turn of events. Now we just have to get you, the woman, comfortable with them as well. And in control of them.�

�That would be good,� Amera agreed.

�Come back tomorrow, same time. Bring Remus. From what you�ve told me, we�re going to need him to help with the transformations. At least in the beginning until I can teach you how to trigger the transformation yourself.�

Leaving that day, she felt marginally better. At least she had a plan.

McGonagall proved to be an excellent teacher. Remus was amazed at how well she worked with Amera. Maybe it was because she was a woman, maybe it was because she was an Animagis. Maybe a little of both. She calmed Amera�s fears in ways that Remus never could. Slowly, he watched as McGonagall got Amera to recognize the beginnings of the transformation and to assert her human conscience to stop it. That was the first step. She taught her how to let it happen and to change back given a command from Remus. Soon it was time to teach her how to change on her own, how to return on her own, and how to be in control during the entire process. She was just beginning to master that as the full moon came nearer. She was, however, nowhere near being able to fight off the wolf who was much stronger than she was at this point.

McGonagall had sat them both down a week before the full moon.

�Have you two discussed how you plan to handle the next full moon?�

They looked at each and shook their heads.

�Well, you need to. Amera is not ready to be alone with you as the wolf. You�re wolf personality is too strong. I doubt she could resist you. While I don�t think you�d hurt her, I don�t think she�s emotionally ready to��

�I agree.� Remus interjected. �What do you suggest?�

McGonagall clasped her fingers and pursed her lips as if what she was about to say left a sour taste in her mouth. �Well, if I thought it was possible, I�d suggest you live apart for the next week or so.� Catching the looks on their faces, she continued, �But considering that is highly unlikely, I do have some more palatable ideas. First, Remus, if you feel the wolf strongly inside of you, do not make eye contact with Amera. If she sees the wolf in your eyes, she�ll transform. In that regard, my lessons have made her weaker to the wolf, not stronger. She can easily transform now, and one look from the wolf would do it.�

�Got it. No eye contact with the wolf.�

�Second, and I hate to say this, but I don�t think she should be there for your transformation.�

Remus and Amera exchanged a glance. Neither of them wanted that, but they would do whatever Minerva thought best.

�Or, I could offer you an alternative.�

�What�s that?� they both asked in eager unison.

�I could join you for the transformation. I could help Amera stay safe and in control and guide her transformations. If that seems like a reasonable option for you both, I think we could make quite a bit of progress in one night. However, I understand Remus that that may make you rather uncomfortable.�

�Actually, Minerva, I was thinking it might make you rather uncomfortable.�

�I�ll manage if you think you�re up for it.�

Much to Remus�s relief, the fear in Amera�s eyes subsided a little. He�d never seen her so nervous around him, around the wolf. She nodded her agreement.

�In the meantime, do be careful Amera. I know the wolf is a very strong pull for you.� She shifted her gaze to Remus. �If she does transform, you know the command to bring her back. Do so immediately. Now is not the time to experiment with her Animagis skills. When she has them under control, then, obviously, you two can do as you please.�

�Of course.� Remus answered, looking forward to the day when her transformations didn�t unnerve her so much.

When they left McGonagall�s office, Amera fell into Remus�s arms, tears streaming down her cheeks.

�What is it, my love?�

�I don�t know. I�m just so overwhelmed. I thought being an Animagas would be fun. I never thought it would be so scary and so hard to control. Sirius made it sound easy.�

�You know it took Sirius three years to become an Animagis. You�ve only been working at it for three weeks.�

�You know I love you Remus. And the wolf. I�m just scared right now. The wolf has never scared me before. But now, I lose all control when he�s near. I�m sorry.�

�Shh� � He rocked her against his chest as she sobbed, running his hand through her silky, black hair. �I love you Amera. I�ll always love you. Take as much time as you need. I�m not going anywhere.� And, unfortunately, neither is the wolf, he thought. Damn, why does the wolf always have to get in to the way? Why can�t my life just be simple? Ironic, though, the wolf was very content. More content than it had ever been. Even though he himself and the woman he loved were struggling to come to terms with their animal forms� relationship.
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