Remus hasn't had it any easier when it came to James. Each time he wanted to talk to him, James went off to do something else or too busy to do a last minute studying. It was going on like this for a week now and it made him almost depressing.

Sirius spent time with Severus every day, people had noticed how close they were spending time, and so far, rumors picked up on their own. Of course, Severus felt safe around Sirius and often talk about their classes, studying, tests, quizzes, favorites, dislikes, dreams, and among other things. They hadn't moved on to more than just a friend, but Sirius accepted it as a start. James tried to avoid Severus to be on Sirius' good side – since Severus begged him to play the father role. Sirius was happy to oblige willingly to keep things strong and giving his mate a sense of trust somewhere.

Morning has arrived and everyone is waking up on Saturday morning. Remus had already had it when James kept disappearing. He whipped the blanket off and walked over to James' bed. He opened his curtain and saw the unused bed. He frowned.

"Sirius, did James say where he went last night?" He came out to find him.

Sirius yawned and stretched, "He said something about a letter and emergency last night. He said he'd be back after it's taken care of-"

"-and it is taken care of! Man, that is the night was…certainly interesting."

James added on as he came in. Remus sighed much to his relief to see his mate was safe. Although, he sensed something has been up and he couldn't place his fingers on it.

"Where were you? You were lucky enough you didn't get caught for detention." The prefect commented.

James smiled, "Oh, I was with Lilly last night and she told me she's two weeks pregnant with my baby! I proposed to her and she said yes! I'm going to owl mother and father to let them know. Perhaps graduate early! I knew working harder would be excellent idea! I better get plans sorted out and everything."

Remus was hurt. His mate was stolen by Lilly and she's pregnant. James doesn't realizes how much pain he's in. Sirius knew that wasn't good for his werewolf friend and this was going to be much complicated than he suspected.

"Oh uh…that's great." He didn't say to enthusiastically, but he knew this wasn't right.

James grinned and excited how things were turning out for him. Remus watched him gather his things and left the dorm for the day. Sirius came up to hug his friend in support.

"You still have a chance. Do you want me to tie him down the bed so you can get him to hear you?" Padfoot offered.

He glared at Black, "No! You don't touch him!" He shook off his friend's arms and went to wallow in tears in his own bed.

Sirius bitten his lip and knew how emotional pregnancy people would be. So far, no one had it easy, but they were going to struggle eventually.

Eleven years has gone by for Remus and here he stood by a little boy that had his hair color, but messy and unruly. He held similar eyes color to Remus in green, a bit of hazel color. He was a little over four feet tall and somewhat nervous for his special day. Remus smiled happily to see this little boy is going to Hogwarts for the first time.

"Mum! Come on! When can I go on?" He whined.

Remus chuckled, "We still have twenty minutes, Nathan. Besides, I won't be able to see you for another four months."

He groaned, "I'll owl you every day, mum!" Nathan hasn't been used to overprotected mother, but he knew why.

Nathan has suspected something about his father at Hogwarts, but he never bothered to find out much. All he knew was that his father managed to graduate school and then gave birth to him the day after graduation. Something had happened, but he learned to deal with it and never minded to ask. Remus thought Nathan doesn't have interests in learning about his father, so decided to wait for the child to come around when the time comes.

He hugged his son tightly and smiled happily. It was going to be the first time to be this far long apart from him and knowing how Hogwarts is like.

"Just be good, stay out of trouble, and keep up with your grades." He kissed him on top of his head.

Nathan sighed, "I will try to promise all of that, mum."

There were more kids heading onto the bus and excited to go to Hogwarts for the rest of their lives – if they can survive, that is.

"Well, at least your friend will be coming with you. Will you look out for Scorpio?" Mr. Lupin has helped Severus from time to time when it came to raising their children by the time they were two.

"As long Scorpio doesn't try to trick me into his potion scam, yes I will."

He frowned, "Scorpio shouldn't be able to since his father will be teaching potion."

Nathan shrugged, "Mr. Snape lets him get away with it, but he always gets mad at me after Scorpio does it. I hope he doesn't take points from me!"

His mother chuckled, "Severus and I have talked about this and he said that both of you will be treated like his students during the class hours and possible detention hours. On the weekend, they will bond."

Nathan hummed, "What happens if I don't end up in the same house as yours, mum?" The greenish hazel eyes looked up at him worriedly.

The man patted his shoulder, "I'll be proud of you in any house you are in, just keep up with your studying." He smiled.

Nathan breathed and accepted what he wanted to hear. He always wanted to follow in his mother's step for the house and everything.

"Nathan!" A boy with short wavy hair down to his chin and dark grey eyes was running up to his friend, "We're going to Hogwarts today, can you believe it?" He hugged onto his best friend.

They both fell down happily and giggled. Remus shook his head at the two boys and their bonding.

"Scorpio, I have taught you better than that to treat people." Professor Snape walked up to the familiar group with the cart of their things.

The boy shook his head, "But he's my best friend, he's the exceptional as you know it, mumsy!"

Remus slightly chuckled, "I'd think they will be fine. At least you'll be able to look after them."

Severus agreed, "Yes, but it is ashamed you're not wishing to fill in the Dark Defence job. Albus had gone through several layers of trouble to finally find someone to hire."

He shook his head, "No, I'm afraid I'll be one of those mothers where society will shun me down."

Severus rolled his eyes, "Unfortunately, you let people judge you to get the better of you. You managed well in school, why let it happen in society?"

Scorpio and Nathan watched their mothers' conversation based on a job and Nathan hadn't had much of a clue behind the story or the truth. Remus knew the first line Severus has used was an old friend had used before his pregnancy. He missed his best friend, but he knew Severus would never forgive Sirius for being on the Dark Lord's side and destroyed the friendship they had with Lilly…of course, Lilly was the ultimate relationship breaker. He hated her, but refused to show it.

"Let it go. Today's our boys first day of school. Now, let's get them on the train before we stall anymore." Remus decided.

Severus sighed and knew how complicated some of their situations were. Sirius had told him that Remus was in love with his mate and his mate doesn't realized what he had done to betray the dominate mate. Remus has lost James long ago around ten years ago because of the Dark Lord's decision. Unfortunately, there wasn't a thing they could have done about it.

The boys leapt up and grabbed their things over to the train. Remus and Severus exchanged glances to the fact how silly they were, but they were raised well.

"Albus will probably need someone next year to teach."

Remus sighed, "Tell him when I am ready to decide on teaching and I will come to him. Then again, he comes to me every year in the middle of summer anyway."

Severus understood, "He can only try to get the best through his students." Before they looked at their to wave good bye, "However…I saw Potter recently earlier this week. Let us say…he is half like his brother. That boy is reminds me too much of James as a bully."

"He stopped bullying you in the last year."

"I know…but the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, especially Lilly was the main reason."

Remus wanted to defend for James, but he couldn't. He lost his mate in a mere of a decade ago and nothing has been easy. He knew he would be sending his son with Severus' son to the same school. The werewolf knew that Nathan doesn't know he has a half-brother, but chose to wait when the time comes. He worries because of he-must-not-be-named will be after the boy-who-lived. There were no promises to keep the secure protection, but he had to give faith in the headmaster to get Harry through.

For now, they had to wave goodbyes for the boys the train was ready to take off.

"I shall be preparing the other brats now. Who knows what will become of us." Professor Snape chide in naturally.

Remus frowned, "Ten years and you're telling me?" His head shook, "Look after our little boys."

The Slytherin nodded and left by apparition within Hogsmeade. Remus sighed and headed to his small home to prepare his routine. He was hoping his son will make it through without being caught by Voldemort's plan or victim. There were times he almost wanted to homeschool his son, but he knew his son wouldn't like it. Nathan tends to act shy, but he managed to be brave through certain things like stealing his broom and flew outside. Remus nearly had a heart attack and couldn't believe how much his behavior resembles much like his mate.

Other times, he can see Nathan studying to the point where he's determine to get the perfect grades and teachers would praise him. Of course, there was one time Nathan got furiously upset and had a few accidental magic going around in school. Remus had to teach him to calm his emotions down, especially when his son can become a werewolf anytime. So far, he hasn't had his transformation. There were signs, but nowhere near as the adults or teens' werewolf signs.

For Severus, he spent time between raising his son, teaching potion, and being a spy. Albus has offered to Severus a double-time job that would keep him out of the ministry's hands. He often did it for his son and made sure protection was secured. Voldemort had no idea that man has a child and he would have manipulated his way in to 'add' in another follower. Scorpio was taught early by his mother and made some troublesome issue. He would learn little of potions and experiment of his own. He loved it and did the same in Chemistry class in fifth grade. Of course, Severus had to find out how his son made an explosion and apparently, he made an overdose on one of the chemical material. After he mixed them together, it burst the entire room unexpected and everyone was forced to take the emergency 'shower'. The principal had to call all the parents in that classroom to explain what had happened.

Severus couldn't have been prouder of his son, but he had to teach him to be careful next time. Eventually, Scorpio used some chemistry towards Nathan for some fun and Nathan really thought it was one of those potions, but it was mainly a scam.

Remus and Severus would help each other to raise each other's kids on certain occasion from time to time, but there's nothing they could do about it.