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Chapter 1: Remus Lupin

Fenrir Greyback saw the young, sandy haired boy playing with his parents. He knew how to get his revenge on the father, Lyall Lupin. He would attack his son, and possibly kill the boy in the process.

He lunged at the group and clamped his jaws on the boy's leg. Fenrir found sick pleasure when he screamed out in pain, or possibly fear. The boy's mother, Hope, took out her wand and aimed the cutting hex at him. It hit his shoulder so he lunged at her and cut her thigh. He turned toward Lyall and howled before he set off into the forest next to the family's house.

When Fenrir got into the forest he turned back to look at the Lupin family. He saw Lyall pick the boy up and rush him into the house, probably to floo him to St. Mungo's. Hope used her wand to heal her wound, then she too, rushed into the house. He turned his back on the sight and rushed through the forest, so he could transform back to a man. Maybe what he did today would teach Lyall Lupin a lesson to never insult him again.

Lyall and Hope were in denial. Their son, Remus, couldn't possibly be a werewolf. However, the results to a lycanthropy test showed otherwise. Remus was still unconscious in his St. Mungo's room, and he would be released tomorrow so they could tell him what happened. They still loved him nonetheless, and they knew they would have to reassure him of that. Their only fear, though, was that he would be a social outcast, for werewolves were shunned in the wizarding community.

And what about going to Hogwarts? Their little boy had to be allowed to go! Dumbledore would certainly help him, he just had to!

The tears started rolling down their cheeks when they got home. They couldn't believe what their son was going to have to go through once a month. They heard how painful it was, having your bones grow and hair poking through your skin like a thousand little needles. They eventually fell asleep in each others' arms, so exhausted from the day's events.

It was March 10th and Remus Lupin held a letter with awe.

HOGWARTS SCHOOL
of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY

Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore
(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)

Dear Mr. Lupin,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.

Term begins on September 1st. We await your owl by no later than July 31st.

Yours sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall

Deputy Headmistress

Inside the envelope were two other letters. One said what he needed for school, but he didn't know what the other was for. He took the odd letter out and looked at it.

Mr. Lupin,

We are aware of your lycanthropy and we would like to inform you that Professor Sprout, the Herbology teacher, has acquired a whomping willow seed. We will plant this seed on the Hogwarts grounds and dig a tunnel under the willow that leads to an old abandoned house in Hogsmeade where you will transform. You will receive more information when you get to school.

Yours truly,

Albus Dumbledore

Remus ran into the room where his parents were, where he found them in the middle of a game of wizard's chess.

"Mum, dad, guess what," he said excitedly to them.

"What happened, Remy?" his mum answered.

He showed them his letters. He looked at his parents expecting them to be surprised that he got in, even with his condition, but instead they looked at him with pure love and joy. He knew they were extremely happy for him, but what he didn't expect though, was the group hug his parents initiated.

"It's very nice that Dumbledore has given you this chance. I'm so happy for you son, and I know you'll do great, especially since you always have your nose in a book." Lyall said.

"Don't worry dad, I'll be sure to thank him for this. But.." He trailed off not wanting to finish his thought.

"But what honey? You can tell us and we'll possibly be able to help." His mother replied, concern apparent in her voice.

Remus stayed quiet, for fear of announcing it would make it true. He knew he could tell his parents, so why couldn't he bring himself to talk about it?

"Remy? Are you alright?"

"It's just- well… I don't know if I'll make any friends. I mean, even if I do, I wouldn't be able to tell them, because... well, they probably wouldn't like me anymore."

He was remembering his past friends, who had looked at him with hate and disgust and then just walked out of his life. At this memory, his eyes welled up with tears. His parents caught notice of this and both hugged him again.

"Oh, honey, those boys weren't that nice. I'm positive that you will meet a nice group of boys that will be like brothers to you. Don't worry Remy, there are boys that will be in your house and they'll accept you, I'm sure of it." His mum's comforting words helped him alot.

The family discussed when they would be going to Diagon Alley, and then Remus went outside to read a book. Later that night, he went to bed thinking of quills, books, and spell work.

The day they went to Diagon Alley was a bright and sunny August day. The Lupins used the floo network to get to the Leaky Cauldron for lunch. They entered Diagon Alley to find it bustling with witches and wizards going from shop to shop. The family's top priority was to get Remus a wand. They walked into Ollivanders and were soon greeted by Mr. Ollivander. He sat Remus down in a chair and started grabbing boxes off the shelves.

"Mahogany, eleven and a quarter inches, rather swishy," the old man said as he handed Remus a wand, "go on, wave it around."

Remus did so but the wand was snatched away almost as soon as he started the movement.

"Dragon heartstring, twelve inches, quite flexible."

He waved it around, but once again had the wand snatched away.

"Why don't we try- hmm, how about yew, nine and three quarter inches, pliable."

He took the wand and waved it around but nothing happened, which resulted in it being snatched away, again.

Remus went through a few more wands before he found the wand for him.

"Ten and a quarter inches, cypress, with unicorn hair."

When he had taken the wand, something told him that this was the one. He made a circle high above his head and pointed it at the door. Many golden sparks shot out of the end.

"We have found the one! It really is quite a good wand, Mr. Lupin, good luck with it." Mr. Ollivander told him.

After paying six galleons and four sickles for his wand, Remus and his parents left the wand store and went to Gringotts for more money for his books. He got a few extra defence books and a copy of Hogwarts: A History. The next stop was the Apothecary for his potions ingredients, then they got parchment, quills, and ink. Finally, Remus' parents got him a female great gray owl that he named Izzy. Remus wanted a sweet treat so his parents got him ice cream at Florean Fortescue's ice cream parlor, and he happily licked at it when they got home. Even though he would miss his parents, the 1st of September couldn't come fast enough.

A/N:This is my first fic, so I'm going to ask for reviews anything nice and constructive criticism is preferred and I will answer most questions next chapter. I'll try to update at least every 4-5 days because I have school and sports and I will also have homework. Thanks for reading my story!

-HP-LOVER3125