Diagon Alley
Remus' p.o.v
Once Remus was dressed he met his dad in the living room.
"Ready to go son?" his father asked.
Remus nodded his head as his dad threw some Floo powder into the fire place and yelled out The Leaky Cauldron. John ushered Remus through first, following quickly after him. Remus looked around the Leaky Cauldron as he came out the other side of the Floo, he had been here a few times growing up. Normally so his dad could get drunk when he forgot to fill up his stash at home, usually Tom, the owner, would watch over Remus while John drank himself stupid. Remus shook his head to rid the bad memories reminding himself that today was a good day. He moved out the way quickly so his father wouldn't trip on him when he came through. As Remus moved the fire light green and his father stepped out. Tom smiled at them.
"Hello John, Remus. The usual John?" Tom asked one of his most regular costumer.
"Not today Tom, We're here to get my little Wolf's school supplies. Got his Hogworts letter today." John beamed proudly as he placed his hand on Remus shoulder. Tom smiled at the proud father and son, having not seen John like this with his son in a long time, he could only hope that better times were ahead of the small family.
"Well congratulations Remus, I'm sure you will do us all proud." Tom said to the young werewolf. Remus gave Tom a small shy smile, then followed his father out the back door. Beaming at the familiar site of Diagon Alley.
After Remus had everything from new robes to potion supplies, John ushered his dazed son into Ollivander's to get his wand. Remus looked around in awe of all the boxes of wands surrounding him. He remembered his father telling him of when he first came to get his wand.
"Ah. . . John Lupin" Remus jumped at the croaky voice of the shop owner he hadn't seen. "12 inches, beech wood, with dragon heart string, flexible. If my memory serves me right" smiled at John.
"You know it is, Sir" Remus' father laughed. "We're here for my boy today" John nodded towards his son, who was still looking around in awe. smiled at Remus.
"What's you're wand hand, my boy?" Remus spun around to look at the adults.
"My right, Sir" Ollivander started to measure Remus while giving his speech.
"All Ollivander's wands are hand made, we use a selection of different woods and three different cores. These are unicorn hair, dragon heart string and phoenix tail feather. No two wands are the same, just as no two unicorn, dragon or phoenix's are the same and you will never get get as good a result with another wizard's wand." By the time ollivander had finished his speech, he had finished his measuring and had collected a few boxes with Remus nodding his understanding, they started testing the wands. After six or seven wands, Remus took another.
"10 1/4 inches, cypress with unicorn hair. Quite pliable" Ollivander said. As Remus wrapped his fingers around the handle he felt the wave of magic roll over him and couldn't help but smile. John thanked the man as he paid and together they headed towards the Leaky Cauldron for some lunch before going home.
As they ate there meal, Remus couldn't help but notice how his father ordered a fire-whisky. John noticed his son's stare.
"It's just the one, little Wolf, I promise" Remus cringed at his father's words but nodded anyway. He hated it when his dad made promises he wouldn't keep. "So are you excited for school son?" John asked deciding to ignore his son cringing from him.
"Yeah, I can't wait to learn everything and read all the books in the library." Remus grinned with child-like enthusiasm. John laughed at his eagerness, knowing that giving the chance his only child would live in the library.
It was about an hour later that Remus noticed his dad had started swaying and was slurring his words. Tom had noticed too.
"I think you've had enough John" Tom said refusing the next order. John swayed but did as he was told and headed towards the Floo. Just as he was about to put the powder in someone came from the fireplace, knocking John over. John not caring in his drunken haze pulled out his wand and sent a hex at the man.
"Dad, no, stop! He didn't mean it." Remus tried to calm his father, instead it turned John's rage onto his son.
"Don't tell me what to do, you filthy half-breed" John sneered, as he back handed his child across the face. The man that had knocked over John now had him pinned against the wall, while Remus was on the ground holding his face.
"Are you alright?" asked a young voice, Remus looked up into bright grey eyes. As soon as he nodded there was a hand placed in front of him. Remus grabbed hold and was pulled to his feet but instead of pulling away, the boy shook his hand. "I'm Sirius Black by the way" he said.
Remus studied Sirius, he was around Remus' height maybe an inch taller with black glossy, shoulder length hair. He had a sharp aristocratic face, with bright, happy grey eyes surrounded by long, dark lashes. Remus knew he was gaping but couldn't help it, especially when his wolf would not keep quite but at the same time making no sense. All Remus knew was that Sirius was someone he wanted as a friend. So with that in mind Remus shook his hand back and introduced himself.
Sirius' P.O.V
As Sirius came through the Floo to the Leaky Cauldron he watched as a tall man with dark hair and brood shoulders smacked a young boy around his age on to the floor. As his father pinned the man to the wall, Sirius walked over to the boy.
"Are you alright?" he asked, the young boy lifted his head and Sirius found himself looking into a pair of mesmerizing amber eyes with flecks of gold. He knew the gold meant this boy was some kind of creature most likely a werewolf but it didn't damping Sirius. He believed everyone had the right to prove who the really where and not to mention he felt safe near the boy. As the boy nodded his head Sirius held his hand out to help him up. When the boy grabbed hold Sirius felt a warmth fill him and he knew he must befriend the boy so once he pulled him to his feet he introduced himself.
"I'm Sirius black by the way." Sirius watched as the boy studied him doing the same himself. The boy was about an inch smaller than him, with light tawny wavy hair cut just past his shoulders. He was scrawny looking with long limbs. He still had a baby face but you could see some sharp angles ready to come through from sort of pure-blood lineage. Sirius noticed the moment the boy decided to be his friend and happily shook his hand as he introduced himself.
"I'm Remus Lupin, it's nice to meet you." he said, before taking his hand back and walking toward Sirius' father. Not knowing what else to do Sirius followed.
"Thank you Sir, for getting him off me but I'm fine and my father is just a little drunk. He will be alright once I get him home." Remus was saying to his dad. Sirius could see that his father didn't buy that and he said as much.
"I'm not letting him take you home in this state. No we will get him sobered up first I believe." Orion said. He then placed the man into a booth as he had fallen asleep.
"This is Remus Lupin father, Remus this is my dad Orion Black." Sirius' introduced them.
"Pleasure to meet you Lord Black" Remus said while giving the customary bow. That shocked both Sirius and his father.
"You know proper pure-blood greetings young ?" Orion asked
"Yes Sir, My father is a pure-blood and he has made sure I know how to greet my betters Sir." Remus said
"None of this Sir business, you may call me Orion."
"Only if you call me Remus" Orion smiled at the polite young man in front of him.
"I'm guessing you're father is John Lupin?" At Remus' nod he continued. "Very well, lets get him a sober-up potion and then we can talk." Tom offered to look after the drunk, sleeping John knowing that Remus would be safe with the black family. As they were walking, Sirius decided to start a conversation.
"So, what house do you think you will be in?" he asked
"I'm hoping for Gryffindor but I will most likely end up in Slytherin." Remus replied with his head bowed.
"how come?"
"I'm considered dark."
"Nonsense son, the Lupin family have always been considered neutral" Orion told them
"Yes, But I'm a werewolf"
Sirius wasn't sure if he heard right but looking at his dad's face he knew he had.
"A werewolf?" Sirius noticed Remus' nod and bow his head. "Hey, it's alright, I don't care. I kinda guessed you weren't fully human when I saw you're eyes back at the pub and beside's its not your fault, and think of it this way the hat sorts you as a whole not just because of one part of you. Did you know that werewolves are only dangerous for around six to seven hours one night a month? I would love to get to know the rest of you. Don't think. . ." Sirius stopped talking seeing the awe look on Remus' face. "I'm blabbing again, wasn't I dad?" Orion laughed at his sons sheepish look.
"Yes son, but I do believe you put Remus' mind at ease that we are not going to hunt him down with pitchforks. You see Remus, we fought for creature rights because my son here pointed out that even though they are dangerous sometimes, they are still human. Just with an incurable illness. They have the right to live so they should have the right to education and work. You're safe with us Remus. I promise you." Sirius watched as his father eased the last of Remus' worries away.
By the time they got back they had found out that Sirius wanted to be a Gryffindor and loved quiddich and Remus was a chocoholic. They both also had a love for pranks. Once they where back Orion fed the potion to the still out form of Remus' dad. They all watched as he came round and smiled at Remus.
"Hey little Wolf" Sirius was a bit shocked by the name but Remus smiled.
"Hey Da, how you feeling?"
"Rough, I did it again, didn't I?" Remus nodded "I'm sorry little Wolf, I'm always breaking my promise's" the Blacks watched as John Lupin pulled his son on his lap and cuddled him while whispering apologies over and over again.
"It's alright Da, I want you to meet someone. This is Lord Black and his son Sirius. They helped sober you up." Remus said. John looked at them over the top of his son's head and gave a sheepish smile.
"I thank you Lord Black and apologies foe my actions" John said to them.
"That's alright , we were happy to help."
"Please call me John." John said
"Very well, I am Orion. I was wondering John, if you would come for tea once the boys leave for school next week? I would like to discus ways to help you." John looked lost at the words.
"Please Da, for me?" Remus asked with the best damn puppy look Sirius had ever seen.
"Very well, Orion, for my son I will accept your help." John nodded.
"Good, please await my owl. Now if you will excuse us, I must get my son's school supplies." with that Orion walked towards the door.
"Bye Remus, see you on the train." Sirius said as he went after his father. The last thing he heard was a quite "Sure will."
A/NHey all sorry it's took so long to update been busy with family stuff. But here it is hope you's enjoyed it. What would you's like to see happen next? any idea's welcome. I wont be updating until i get at least 1 review with an idea so you's not what to do :D
for those of you who are waiting on an update of 'the charming truth' i am currently working on it so keep an eye out.
