I mentioned this in my authors note at the beginning of the last chapter but for those of you who didn't see it I added a few paragraphs at the end of the last chapter. It goes through Remus's first transformation of the story. This chapter won't make as much sense than it would if you had read it.
Sirius wasn't sure how long he had to wait until Adelaide and john would show up to unlock the door but every minute felt like an hour. Trying to convince himself there was no need to panic Sirius waited on the floor for another few minutes before Remus started to shift back. Quickly changing back into his human form Sirius grabbed the sheet Remus was wrapped in earlier and wrapped it around his hand and wrist, noticing just how big the pool of blood had gotten. Picking up his best friend he carried him up the stairs to the door that lead back into the first floor. Banging on the door with his foot he shouted to John and Adelaide.
"Help! Remus bit himself during the night and lost a lot of blood!" still kicking the door Sirius started to hear the sound of the locks clicking and the door was pulled open. Hurrying into the kitchen he placed Remus on the table and grabbed his wand from the cupboard he left it in the night before. Sirius had looked up some easy and powerful healing spells after first learning of Remus's condition, he had used them to heal Remus so many times he could probably pass the exam to become a professional healer.
While Sirius was rushing around Adelaide and John were standing the door way stunned in a terrified silence which was starting to aggravate Sirius quite a bit.
"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TWO DOING? I NEED POTIONS. Run and get two blood replenishing potions, a pain potion, skin repairing salve, and skeletal-gro." Seeing that they hadn't moved he added "WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? GO FUCKING NOW." Swearing loudly Sirius continued casting spells on Remus, trying to get him stable enough that he wouldn't die waiting for the potions to take effect.
Adelaide and John came rushing back into the room, seeing that Sirius seemed to know what he was doing, handed the potions to him. Pouring the first potion down Remus's throat to help him swallow he was happy to see the pink return to his once blue tinted lips. Rubbing the salve into the wound he was pleased to see the skin fusing back together to create a scar that could never be erased, the permanent reminder of that night. Pouring the pain potion down Remus's throat he grabbed Remus's clothes from the night before and spelled Remus into them.
Grabbing one of the chairs he shoved out of his way earlier he settled down in it to wait until Remus woke, putting a cushion charm on the table.
Adelaide and John sat with Sirius for a few hours before they started to drift off to sleep, having not gotten much that night themselves. Seeing this Sirius took pity.
"Go to bed guys, I can't sleep anyway I'll keep watch of Remus to make sure he's okay. I'll wake you if there are any problems." Looking at Sirius John could tell there was nothing they could say to dissuade him from his decision to stay and watch Remus, instead he grabbed Sirius shoulder and thanked him.
"Thank you son, thank you for saving him. I don't know what would have happened if you weren't there." Brushing back Remus's hair from his forehead Adelaide kissed his forehead and smiled at Sirius before leaving the room.
Content to wait it out until Remus awoke he settled in his chair and allowed his mind to wonder.
After a few hours Remus started to stir, jumping up from his previously slouched position he stood over Remus and checked his vitals quickly with a diagnostic spell. Seeing that everything seemed to be fine he waited not so patently for Remus to open his eyes, eager to truly see his best friend was okay.
Remus opened his eyes, they were glassy and he looked confused. Sirius, though still concerned was starting to let relief over take him. Smiling down at Remus, Sirius reached out and helped Remus sit up.
"How are you feeling? You almost gave me a bloody heart attack there… Here drinks this." Handing Remus a pain potion Sirius watched him for any signs of needing another blood replenishing potion. Noticing the look of horror wash over Remus's face Sirius opened his mouth to ask what's wrong when Remus reached up to touch his arm.
"Sirius… did the wolf…. did I do that?" Sirius not knowing what to say nodded.
"Yes, you did but you couldn't help it. Don't blame yourself, it doesn't hurt that bad, it happened when I slammed into your side." A look of confusion crossed Remus's face.
"Why did you have to slam into my side?" reaching for Remus's hand he held it up to his face to show him his new scar on his wrist. The slivery skin looked ragged and torn, the skin was shiny and a lighter shade than the rest.
Remus stared at the newest addition of scars, it was nothing new, he had them all over his body. His largest was the bite he got from Grayback that covered his entire right shoulder, the one that would in turn give him the rest. Sighing, his shoulders dropped a bit in sadness, each scar made him feel more and more like a monster. Sirius knowing exactly where his friend's mind was going tilted his head up so their eyes met, Sirius still holding onto Remus's wrist.
"Look at me Remus, you. Are. Not. A. Monster. You are a fantastically worrisome bookworm and friend who just happens to have a little furry problem once a month. I don't want you to think of yourself as a monster ever again. Okay?"
"okay."
Next chapter we will hear more about the mysterious thretening letters and maybe hear from Regulus again. Review and tell me what you think!
