I hope people are actually reading this, idk?

I know I changed Teddy's birthdate. BUT, you'll see why in DH.

It was three days later when Remus arrived at Hogwarts, intent on speaking to Dumbledore.

"Remus, what are you doing here?" Minerva McGonagall greeted him near her classroom.

"I was here to see Albus-"

"I'm sorry, Remus, he won't be back until term resumes." Minerva said gently. "Is there anything I can do for you, Remus?"

Remus sighed. "I'm supposed to return to the werewolves-"

"I'm aware." She said, leading him into her classroom.

"And I don't think I can."

Minerva looked at him. "Remus, you were so eager before. What's changed? Has Greyback threatened you?"

"I'm going to be a father."

Remus said it so quickly and so quietly that it took a minute for Minerva to catch on. When she did, her eyes lit up, and her face broke into a smile.

"Oh, Remus." She said, striding over and hugging him. "If anyone deserves this, it's you. I've always thought you deserved -"

"What if it's like me?" Remus asked.

Minerva stepped back, her hands on his shoulders. "Honestly, Remus, you were a brilliant student and the Defense Against The Dark Arts professor. Have you honestly forgot your lessons? You're a little foolish."

When he said nothing, she sighed. "Remus, I would have expected you to read every book on werewolves you could. Merlin knows your friends did. Werewolves can not be born, only made."

"But-"

"You're really stubborn, aren't you?" She said. She stepped over to the shelf behind her desk. She pulled out an old book, and turned to hand it to Remus. "The most detailed werewolf book I've ever read." She explained. "You can read what I've told you."

"I can't be a good father, Minerva." Remus said, staring down at the book.

"You will be just that." Minerva said. "Now, as far as I know, the only thing either of you have a chance of passing down to a child is Nymphadora's Metamorphmagus abilities-"

Remus snapped his head up, meeting her gaze. "I- how did you know?"

"I've had my suspicions about you two for a while. And I found it peculiar that she's no longer stationed in Hogsmeade, there's a new Auror, I don't like him much." Minerva said. "Now, I'm making tea. Stay and have a cup."

"Moony!" Sirius greeted as he swung the door open. "It's late, what are you doing?"

"I- I was coming home?" Remus offered. "But I could be a Death Eater."

Sirius sighed and raised his wand. "Alright, where have you been staying the last few nights?"

"The Burrow, but that's too easy of a question, Pads." Remus said.

Sirius rolled his eyes. "Well, I'm pretty sure you're not a Death Eater. If you are, though, kill me last." He said, shutting the door behind Remus.

"Padfoot..."

"Merely a request."

"Remus?" Tonks said from the stairs. "Why are you here?"

"I spoke to a very wise woman today. She said to come home, and that I was a fool."

"Molly?" Tonks asked.

"Minerva."

Tonks' mouth twitched upwards. She stepped down the last few steps. "Minerva is a very wise woman."

Remus walked over to Tonks. "I'm sorry- I know you all told me, but Minerva told me again-"

"That you're an idiot?"

Remus snorted. "No, that it's not hereditary."

"I'm just going to go to bed." Sirius announced, a little loudly. He casually pushed by Tonks to go up the stairs, shoving her closer to Remus. "There's still an extra bed in my room if you need it, mate." He said.

Neither one spoke until after they heard a door close.

"You won't.'' Tonks said.

"Hmm?"

"You won't need the extra bed." She said, smiling a bit. "I mean, it's cold in my room, so-"

She was cut off by Remus leaning down and kissing her. When he pulled away, they were both smiling. "I'll take that offer." Remus said quietly.