There were weeks after that, many weeks of happier emotions. The baby came, and for the first time Remus held his son in his arms.

They were a real family now, despite all the odd things. So what if they lived in her parents' house? So what if the full moon was coming up? So what if his son was born in the middle of a war?

Their house was the most perfect house in the world, because no other house had Teddy in it. Looking at Dora and Teddy, he felt like he had something to live for, for the first time in years.

But something to live for was also something to give your life for.

That night came when he got the message that Harry needed his help. Hogwarts was in danger and they needed everyone they could get.

So he leaves Dora again, this time with a proper good-bye, and even though it seems as though she would never let go of him, she eventually does.

Because this is a new Remus. This Remus will do everything he can to come home after the battle to be with his family.

He also understands that if tonight is the night he has to make the final sacrifice it is making the right decision for those he cares about.

Remus leaves and Dora lasts about twenty minutes until she leaves Teddy with her mother to go after him.

Because she understands as well.