Author's Note: Hi Guys! This is my first attempt at writing FanFiction. I have been an avid reader for several years now, especially enjoying the work of Robst, Driftwood, Sinyk, and many others. Here is my attempt at a Harry raised by Lupin story. My intent is for this fan fiction to cover some of Harry's childhood with Lupin and all of his Hogwarts years. The story will strictly be Harry/Hermione or Harry/Luna because I just can't stand Harry/Ginny for whatever reason. We will see what happens with our favorite Werewolf though. That said, I am keeping this first chapter short to gage everyone's thoughts and opinions. I love criticism so have it it!
PS: Harry Potter and all associated characters belong to JK Rowling.
Remus John Lupin, aka Moony, was by no means a normal man. Mr. Lupin did normal things, such as paying taxes, taking medication, and spending free time with likeminded individuals. But even these seemingly normal things were abnormal. Mr. Lupin did pay taxes, but to a government entity known as the Ministry of Magic. Mr. Lupin did take medication, but in the form of a potion and only so that he could keep his mind when he turned into a Werewolf once a month. Mr. Lupin also spent his free time with likeminded individuals, but these individuals consisted of a secret society known as the Order of the Phoenix, dedicated to defending the Wizarding World from a psychotic Dark Lord and his Death Eaters. Yes, Remus Lupin was not normal. He was a citizen of Magical Britain, a Werewolf, a freedom fighter, and above all a Wizard.
The fight against the aforementioned Dark Lord Voldemort had not gone well for Remus and his friends. People were dying, citizens were afraid to roam the streets alone, and moral was low within the order. Gideon and Fabian Prewett, two order members, were some of the latest casualties. Remus remembered the look on Molly Weasley's face when she heard her two brothers had died. At least she had her husband Arthur and a few children to boot. Not everyone was so lucky.
Remus himself was suffering difficulties. Most Werewolves had aligned themselves with the Dark Lord, following the lead of Fenrir Greyback. Greyback had completely embraced his wolfish nature, often feeding on innocents despite the lack of a full moon and a complete transformation. It was Greyback himself that had turned Remus Lupin at a young age. All of this amounted to one thing. Remus was a rare Werewolf fighting on the side of the light, making him an obvious candidate to spy on Greyback and the other Werewolves that supported the Dark Lord. Werewolves that give into their nature tend to be aggressive, often proving their own strength by sparing with one another. This alone had earned Remus more than a few scars in his role as a spy. The emotional scars of witnessing the horrid acts committed upon innocents is best left unsaid.
Tonight was a rare night for Remus Lupin though. The date is October 31, 1981. Thankfully, Remus had no obligations at this time, resulting in a night off for the man. Normally he might spend such blessed moments with his friends, particularly James Potter, Sirius Black, and Petter Pettigrew, but such a thing was not possible for Remus at the moment. James Potter and his wife Lily were in hiding with their son Harry, as the Dark Lord has put out a hit on the Potters. Their manner of hiding was by means of the fidelius charm. This charm erased a particular location from the memories of all individuals, aside from one person known as the secret keeper. Only the keeper can tell others about the location, granting them access. Remus was not the secret keeper himself. That job belonged to Sirius Black. Black himself was busy on Auror duty, catching dark wizards. As for Peter, well Remus had no idea were Pettigrew was. Peter tended to keep to himself anyway.
As a result, Remus decided to spend the night at his small apartment in Kent enjoying a cup of tea. Sadly, the night would not remain so peaceful. Remus had nearly fallen asleep on the couch when a large spectral dog appeared in his kitchen. Remus recognized it at once as Sirius' patronus.
"Moony, Godric's Hollow has been attacked… It was him… Prongs and Lily… its all my fault. I have to make things right. I'm going after the bastard responsible. I'm sorry I didn't trust you Moony. Whatever you hear about me, well you and Harry are all I have left. Yes Moony… Harry survived. Hagrid took him from me under Dumbledore's orders. If you don't hear back from me soon... please look out for my Godson. Goodbye Moony…"
Remus' complexion turned pale white. James and his wife Lily were dead. Yet, Sirius was the secret keeper. That could only mean he had betrayed the Potters to You-Know-Who. Why then would then Sirius's patronus show up and tell him what happened? Something wasn't right, of that Remus was certain. He would worry about that later though. For now he was determined to head to Godric's Hollow, hoping Sirius was wrong.
With a loud crack Remus Lupin instantly appeared at Godric's Hollow in front of the Potter home. What he saw brought him to his knees. The Potter Cottage was in ruins. Not much was left of the roof, most of the walls were gone or collapsed, and smoke still rose from the remains of the once happy home. Composing himself, Remus entered the cottage and headed towards the staircase. There at the bottom of the stairs was the lifeless body of his best friend, James Potter. Seeing the dead body of one of his best friends nearly threw him into shock. Memories of Mooney, Prongs, Padfoot, and Wormtail flooded his mind and hot tears poured down his face as Remus realized no new memories would ever be made. Turning away, he climbed what remained of the stairs and entered the nursery room. Like the rest of the house, the room was in shambles. There in front of little Harry's crib, was Lily. Long red hair adorned a beautiful face that was stuck in a perpetual state of terror. Remus howled into the night, screaming at the injustice of his friends' demise. Fighting his very Werewolf nature that demanded retribution, he pulled himself together yet again. There would be a time for tears, but now was not it.
Remus Lupin left the nursery, walked down the stairs, and exited the cottage. Turning back to the cottage one last time, he vowed to do what was right, which was becoming increasingly clear. He had a boy to look after, to protect, to love. Filled with determination, deliberation, and a destination in mind, Remus John Lupin, aka Moony, disappeared from Godric's Hollow.