Chapter 1 Like Father, Like Daughter
When my father, Remus Lupin, told me what was going to happen to me every month at the full moon, I did not understand at first. How could any 10 year old comprehend they were turning into a werewolf? I had not been bitten. And then he told me he was also a werewolf, and I began to understand more. I would be lying if I said I did not resent him in the beginning. I did not ask for this.
"Are you ready, Can?" my dad asks one full moon night.
It is the last full moon before leaving for school. A groan leaves my mouth. I hate my nickname. No thanks to Teddy. A lot of friends and family have quit saying it, but not my father.
"Daddy, how many times…" I begin to say, but I stop as he starts to laugh.
"Sorry, Candace. It's just a habit," he says, placing a hand on my shoulder.
"Let's just get this over with," I reply, almost running out the door.
I was dreading going to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in September now. Teddy was already out of school and was waiting for his girlfriend to finish. Her name's Victorie Weasley. She's the oldest daughter of Bill and Fleur Weasley. It was no surprise they got together. He was the most popular guy, and she, the most popular girl. Teddy had even broken through the stereotypes with him being in Hufflepuff, the least wanted house at Hogwarts.
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The day I'd been dreading finally came. Teddy and Victorie just moved into together, leaving only me now with my parents. Do not ask me how they will manage it.
"Candace," a boy's voice calls out to me.
I look around the platform, the scarlet engine in front of me. I see that the voice came from Hugo, thank Merlin. I feel like I can be myself him, Lily, and Molly. We run up to each other, but hesitate in hugging each other. Weird, I never was like that with Lily or Molly.
"Hugo, it's so good to see you," I say, and I know my smile is reaching both ears.
"Are you excited?" he asks. All I have to do is give him a look and he knows my answer. "Never mind."
"Hello, Hugo," my dad says.
My eyes grow in shock. How long had they been behind me? I could not tell you. I secretly hope that they do not notice my shock.
"Hi, Mr. and Mrs. Lupin," Hugo greets them with smile.
"Where are your parents?" my mother wonders.
Yes, go with them and leave us alone. At least that is what I want to tell them, but I keep my comment to myself.
"Talking to Uncle Harry and Aunt Ginny," Hugo replies.
We look to where Hugo is pointing at. Lily spots us and lets out a scream as we approach them. She runs up to us, and my parents thankfully walk past us to join the other adults.
"I wondered where you went off to, Hugo. Hi, Candace," Lily says, wrapping her arms around me.
"Hi, Lily," I reply.
I did not see James, Albus, or Rose anywhere. I figured they had already boarded the train with their friends. James and Albus are Lily's older brothers and Rose is Hugo's older sister. From the corner of my eye, I see Lucy, Molly's older sister. She is following a boy with brown hair and blue eyes. She is in the same year as Albus and Rose.
"You kids have a great first year," Hugo's mom, Hermione, says.
We tell our parents goodbye and board the train. Molly sticks her head out of one of the compartments and calls us over. Thank Merlin she got one because I doubt we would have found one otherwise. We get inside and get our trucks put away right before the train starts leaving.
"Thanks for getting a compartment," I tell Molly.
"No problem. I couldn't stand being around Lucy and her boyfriend anymore," Molly replies.
"No way," Lily says.
She covers her mouth in shock.
"When did this happen?" Hugo asks after a slight laugh at Lily.
"It started at the end of term and got more serious this summer," Molly says.
"Who is he?" I ask.
"Cory Watson," Molly says, doing her best Lucy impression. We all laugh at this. She was usually very straight laced and did not break any rules like her father. It was nice to see her letting her guard down for a change. "He's a muggleborn. And he's in Ravenclaw."
"Is he in her year?" Lily asks.
"No, he's a year older," Molly says.
"So, are you ready to get sorted?" Hugo asks.
"You three are obviously going to end up in Gryffindor. As for me, it could be Hufflepuff," I say.
We all knew this was true. It had just never been said out loud before now. None of us wanted to think about the possibility of being separated.
"Well, you'll out soon enough," Hugo says, giving me a meaningful look.
When it comes to find out what house I'll be in, Hugo, Molly, and Lily all end up in Gryffindor as expected. I'm surprised to end up in Gryffindor as well. I guess I really am like my father. As it also turns out, Lily, Molly, and I are the only girls to be sorted into Gryffindor. Maybe Hogwarts won't be as bad as I thought.