Disclaimer- I do not own Harry Potter
John Lupin worked for the Ministry of Magic in the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures . His job was a modest one but it offered decent and supported his little family. And John was proud of his job.
John worked with werewolves and he felt good about what he did.. "Keep those dangerous buggers off the street away from normal people." He would say. For John had his prejudices and they did effect his job.
Cherrywood Downs
John apparated outside the door to the small cottage he shared with his wife and young son. He walked up the steps and opened the door. His wife came in drying her hands on her apron, she smiled. "Busy day dear?"
"Things were quiet for once but I expect them to pick up once the full moon hits."
"Oh my." Audrey held a hand to her mouth.
"Yes." John cleared his throat. "Is Remy still awake?"
Audrey smiled. "I suspect he is held up in his room reading."
"Smart lad, did lessons go well?"
Audrey smiled. "He was able to name the last fifteen ministers of magic and their terms of service."
John smiled with pride. All though his wife was a muggle she had read up on wizarding history and astronomy. She was Remus's teacher from home and wanted him to have a small basis when he started Hogwarts. So she had started teaching the subjects along with reading, arithmetic and science to their young son.
He was coming along swimmingly. Little Remus was intelligent, kind and rather funny. John could not be prouder. He would make sure that his son was quiet safe from any beast, most especially werewolves. Nothing was going to harm Remus on his watch.
"I think I'll pop in, shall I?"
John walked down the hall into their son's tiny room. "Hello Remy."
Remus put his book down. "Dad!" He broke into a wide toothy grin; the small gaps between his gums making him look rather adorable.
"Were you good for your mum?"
"Yes sir." Remus said eagerly. "I even did magic. It made mum laugh."
"Did you now, what sort of mischief did you conjure up? "
Remus nodded. "I wanted a cookie and mum wouldn't let me. It came right to me."
"And you knew your history I am told?"
Remus nodded John settled himself on the bed and little Remus crawled into his lap. . "Smart lad. You'll make Prefect at Hogwarts."
"Really?" Remus's eyes were wide and excited.
"Oh yes son. You will be a great wizard." If only John had known.