Even before she awoke, Sarah could hear the commotion going on around her. She had been moved to the couch in the reading room, and outside, the Weasley children and Hermione Granger had returned from school shopping. Molly must have told them to keep Alex busy, because Sarah could hear his excited squeals of joy. Deep down, she thanked Molly for that. Alex wouldn't handle seeing his mother like this well. He worries much too much for someone his age. She could feel that someone had placed a cold cloth on her forehead, and was gently rubbing her hair. Most likely, again, Molly Weasley. She has only met Sarah and Alex that morning, but she was so warm and motherly. She laid there for a moment, eyes closed, just listening to Alex's laughter. Laying there she did not have to get up and face her problems, she wouldn't have to introduce her son to his father, wouldn't have to go through this very awkward and delicate situation in such a crowded house.
Finally she realized she could not hide behind her eyelids forever. She opened her eyes, and instantly regretted waking up. It was not, in fact, Molly, but Remus, lovingly stroking her hair. He smiled, but her face remained blank. After her situation fully dawned on her, she pulled away and sat up. "W-Wha- Why are you in here?" Sarah stammered. Remus just looked at her for a second. Then he spoke up. "You are still so beautiful." At this, Sarah was furious. "HOW DARE YOU COME IN HERE AND SPEAK TO ME LIKE YOU'VE DONE NOTHING!" Remus looked down. The hurt and shame took over his face. His eyes shimmered as if he was ready to cry. "I'm so sorry Sarah. I didn't want to leave. Really, if you only give me the chance to explain, it was really the only way. If I had known…" "Known? Known what? About Alex? Well we're doing just fine thank you. He is happy not knowing he was walked out on, and I'd rather keep it that way." As soon as she said that, she regretted it. Remus loves children, and she knew well he didn't know Alex existed. He had left before she got the chance to tell him. She could see the pain. Her comment cut him deep. "Remus I-"but he cut her off. He gently took her chin in his hand and turned her so he could look into her eyes. "I deserved that. I deserve anything you could say or do. But I wish that you would just give me a chance."
He took her hand and put her ring back on her left hand ring finger. "This was on the floor next to you. I could see the tan line where you've not taken it off. Sarah I know I don't deserve it, but let me have a chance. I love you, I never stopped. I left to protect you. Greyback you see, he threatened you if I didn't come help train the young ones he's taken. I could not let anything happen to you. If I had known that my leaving you was going to leave you alone to raise a child I would have done anything else. ANYTHING. I love you. And him too. Given I don't really know him, but he is like looking into an anti-aging mirror. Give me the chance to know my son, and for us to be a family."
By the time he was done talking, Sarah was crying. And somewhere in the midst of the crying, she'd found herself in his arms. It always was the place to run to, so comforting and safe. She pulled away from him just enough to see his face. But then she turned toward the door. "Alexander, baby, I needed you to come in here please."
So, I'm making changes, and in my next chapter I'm making Alex a more notable boy, and showing how smart and wild he is. Hope you're all enjoying yourselves. I'm enjoying writing it. Feedback is appreciated, even the negative. I will read it all and if it I take your comment down, don't be offended. I want to prevent strangers from arguing and "trolling" because I want legit feedback. So a BIG thank you to "Random" Who showed me I had some work to do, but remember the story is DEVELOPING!
Ttfn! -AuntManna