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A small lone child was running through the misty wood and was being chased by a monster. The child, glancing behind, saw the monster's fangs barred. The child stumbled over a fallen log. The snarling monster was almost on top of him. A young man awoke with a start and pushed his graying brown hair out of his eyes.

He shakily got up and went for a drink of water. Every year on this day, since he was six, he had this nightmare. Remus Lupin had received the werewolf's bite when he was five years old. He had been playing outside at night with his pet dog. The young Remus accidentally threw his dog's ball into the woodland behind his house.

He remembered his parents warning him about the forest at night, so he tried to call the dog back from where he was. The dog never came. Ignoring the warning the five year old entered the woods to try to find his beloved dog. Instead what he found was much bigger and hairier. Remus stumbled as he moved backwards and broke into a run. He knew the wolf was following him, he could here him. Remus tripped over a fallen log and fell over. The creature was on top of him snarling. Remus cried out as his skin was broken. His father showed up right then and saved his son from death.

That bite was the reason why Remus had very few jobs during his adult life, the reason he bought everything second hand, and the reason his home was rather small with only a basement, attic, and four rooms- a bedroom, kitchen, sitting room, and bathroom. Taking a deep breath Remus went back to sleep.

The next day Remus awoke to a very intresting, yet disturbing piece of news in The Daily Prophet.

Sirius Black Escapes Azkaban

Sirius Black has managed to escape Azkaban last night, writes correspondent Michael Trapp, not much is known about how he escaped the prison. Although about a week ago Black had started muttering that he's going to Hogwarts. It is assumed that when Black was muttering he was referring to Harry Potter, for The Boy Who Lived is due to start Hogwarts in September.

Black is extremely dangerous. He killed thirteen muggles and one wizard, Peter Pettigrew, about nine years ago. He is one of You Know Who's biggest supporters, and it's one of the Ministry's biggest fears is that his eventual plan will be to meet up with his master. More on You Know Who's attempt to take over and his downfall on page four.

Remus dropped the paper. How could Black have escaped? Remus balled his hands into fists, how could he do this? How could he go after Lily and James's son? Remus felt anger coursing through his body, anger at his old school friend. Hadn't Black ruined his life enough? He got James and Lily killed, and got Harry driven away from him, Remus, in the process. Then Black proceeded to kill Peter, and that left Remus quite alone, again. Remus glanced down at the table and noticed a letter sitting there.

Dear Remus,

As you may or may not know Sirius Black has managed to escape Azkaban I have af favor to ask of you. TakeHarry Potter into your custody. I am well aware that Harry is best protected from magical attacks while he is in his aunt and uncle's care. However, he is still vulnerable to kidnap especially if he isn't with his relatives. Sirius's magic might not even be noticed by the Ministry since it's quite possible that it was drained.

I understand that you have questions and will need more information. Come by my office later today. The situation needs to be taken care of immediately, the password is Cockroach Cluster.

Albus Dumbledore

Remus stared at the letter how was he supposed to be able to take care of Harry? He could barely support himself, and there was the whole werewolf thing. Sighing he decided it was best to go meet with Dumbledore.