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Chapter 11

The group were all in the middle of a discussion on what to do about Hunter's safety, when Sophia entered the house, crying.

"What's wrong, Sophia?" Remus asked.

Hunter whined, and stood up. She walked over to her Aunt, and nuzzled her palm. Sophia collapsed on the sofa. "I've found my mate."

"That's great!" Hermione said. "I'm really happy for you! What's his name?"

"Tom Riddle."

Everyone was silent. Then hunter began making huffing noises which was obviously laughter. She was on her side, pawing at the floor as she laughed in her own wolfish way.

"I don't know what you find so funny." Sophia said. "He did kill Lily and James you know!"

"I think she finds it funny, because we're still in shock that he's actually one of the good guys, and wants to help us, and is now effectively 'Uncle Tom'." Fred explained. "It makes sense, in her own warped little mind."

Hunter playfully snapped at him. "OI!" He said laughing, as he moved away slightly, before launching himself at her, and starting a mock fight with her. As the wolf and the vampire and wolf rolled round on the floor, Sophia finally noticed the two unexpected guests.

"Err… not to be rude, but what is Fenrir Greyback doing here?" She asked.

"My mate and I are here to see our granddaughter, Hunter."

"Hunter, your family life is as messed up as mine is slowly becoming." Sophia said rubbing her temples.

Hunter yelped in agreement, and took a playful swipe at Fred. She soon had the red head pinned to the ground, and barked in triumph. As she stood up, and moved away, Fenrir stood up, and walked over to her. He grabbed hold of her muzzle in one hand and opened it to inspect the inners of her mouth. He then moved on to examine the rest of her. The impromptu inspection left Hunter quite confused. She cocked her head to the side, and looked at Hiriko curiously.

"Don't take it the wrong way. He always inspects new wolves. To familiarize himself with them. Don't you Fenrir?"

"It's an Alpha thing. I need to know everything about the forms of my pack members, so I can protect them better, know their strengths and weaknesses, etcetera." Fenrir elaborated, as he finished. "All in all, a healthy and fine specimen of werewolf. Good, very good." He seemed proud of what he'd seen.

"She's your granddaughter Fenrir. Of course she's going to be a healthy wolf." Hiriko said.

"So, we've settled that Hunter is all fine as a wolf, and found out that Voldemort is by default Hunter's uncle." Sirius said. "What else?"

"I need to know she's well protected." Fenrir said. "If Dumbledore is intent on sacrificing her, I want to be apart of her protection."

"The wards here are very strong." Remus assured. "You are welcome to add your own."

"I want her to come with Hiriko and I to the pack, where I can keep an eye on her. I won't loose another pup. Definitely not Hunter. She's the last thing we have left of Lily."

"She's perfectly safe here." Sirius said.

Fenrir growled. "How the hell do you know that? This is Dumbledore we're talking about!"

"I think I may have a compromise that could suit everyone." Remus said.

"Do share, Moony." Sirius said.

"There is enough room here, to accommodate the pack. We have plenty of spare rooms if any want those, and the grounds, including the forest, are extensive. You could bring your pack here. That way, you can help protect Hunter like you want to, and she can stay within the wards."

Fenrir and Hiriko looked at each other, considering what Remus had just suggested. Hunter became aware of the ability to change back, and did so. Fenrir looked ready to decline, and try and force his opinion. She had an idea. She put on her best puppy dog eyes, and from her place, sitting on the floor, looked up, and tapped Fenrir's hand. She flattened her ears against her head. He looked down at her. "Please Grandpa? I do like it here. And I want to get to know you and Grandma too."

Fenrir seemed to slump. She knew she had him in the palm of her hand. "Fine." He said.

Hunter perked up, and smiled. She shot up, and hugged him. "Thank you!" she laughed.

"Pushed over by a pup." Fenrir muttered under his breath, rolling his eyes, as he hugged her back.


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