Author's Note:

Sorry for my late update again. It took me a month to find the words for what I wanted in this chapter. I'm going to try to write all of my chapters as fast as I can. I have not abandoned my stories it's just I'm suffering from serious writer's block. To all of my followers here who are following A Safe Embrace the chapter is being written.

I hope you guys like this chapter, this chapter has passed chapter from person to person to review every scene but the grammar still needs work. Even though I want to have well-written chapter, I need to post it before I don't want to leave my readers waiting for a new chapter.

Anyways,

Enjoy! ;)


It had been two weeks since Harriet had gone missing from the Order's grasp, two weeks where Remus Lupin has not rest. In those weeks, Lupin searched through all muggle London hoping to find her scent. Sadly, nothing was ever found. All he could think of was the vulnerability she must be facing at this moment, and what made matters worse, was his worry over his grandpup. Thanks to his lycanthropy, Remus smelt his cub's sent change from last year. It took him a long time to figure out why it happened, for when it happened Sirius had died, and she was missing. Everything was crumbling down in Remus' world. The person he has loved since he was in Hogwarts had died; he died as a murderer and with no burial. It gave no chance for Remus or his pup to properly say goodbye to Sirius. He mourned till his pup had gone missing.

Remus couldn't stand the idea of Harriet being in the hands of her enemies. Ever since she gave birth to her child, he has known about the little boy. He has known yet kept quiet knowing the dangers she could be facing, but he couldn't understand why his cub wouldn't talk to him about protecting her child, why didn't Sirius trust him? His heart broke just by the thought of the lack of trust between his ex-lover and his pup, but he knew he has to fight to protect them now.

After those two restless weeks of searching, Remus returned to his cottage heartbroken and tired. His mind still roams back to his missing pups and worries for their safety. He slowly settled leaving all of his things near the front door. There was so little that a teenage mother could do all alone in both worlds, wizarding and muggle. Maybe it was all because of his lycanthropy, he thought. He kept that line of thought until they were interrupted by a snowy owl. "Hedwig," he let out a breath he never thought he was holding. He took the letter she had and saw how she flew away.

Immediately, he opened the letter wanting to know about Harriet. "Oh pup," he sighed.

Dear Remus:

I want you to know that I am safe, you don't have to worry anymore. I know that Dumbledore started looking for me. I promise I'm safe and protected where I am. All I ask is for you to keep my precious secret. After you finish reading, promise me that you will swear to a vow after reading everything. I fear that Dumbledore will use my secret against me.

There's a Portkey that will take you to where I'm staying. I promise I will explain everything when we see each other. Just say the Marauder's oath.

Love,

Your pup.

After reading the small letter, Remus grabbed the Portkey and said, "I solemnly swear I'm up to no good." To his surprise, he ended in Malfoy Manor staring at his pup playing with her child.

At the Burrow, Ronald Bilius Weasley was disgusted with himself. Calling back at all the stupid decisions he has made the moment he believed in Dumbledore's preach. It all began the day before the end of the first year. After the Philosopher's Stone fiasco, Ron admired what Harriet represented to him and to their world. So, when Dumbledore presented a betrothal contract between him and Harriet he signed it in a heartbeat. Then the parents blindly signed it too believing it was the right thing. At first, this opportunity represented a chance for him to get out of the misery he called home, and to have his name marked in history. During the past years, he has learned that the fame that came while being with the Girl-Who-Lived wasn't worth it.

His jealousy turned to regret and sadness. After learning how she lived and the control Dumbledore had over her, he wanted nothing more than to help her. Sadly, the contract unenabled him to do anything. Now it only left him filled with regret and disgust thanks to his stupid jealousy and greed. Suddenly, Hedwig landed on his nightstand leaving a note from Harri. He anxiously opened the letter, ignoring the owl leave from the window.

Dear Ron:

I know Dumbledore told us to not mail each other now that Voldemort is active, but I don't want you or your family to worry. Everything in Privet Drive has been hectic. Now that Sirius is dead; I'm scared of what he might do... I left as soon as I could before something horrible happened. Right now, I'm in a hotel in France, I needed to get away from everything. Please, whatever you do, don't tell Dumbledore; I'm scared he might drag me back to the Dursleys.

Love,

Harri

Ron immediately grabbed some parchment and told his best friend everything he has done. From the marriage contract to the stolen galleons. With this, all he hopes is for her forgiveness; he can't lose a friend like her. He watched Pig fly with his letter. Ron's attention, suddenly, went to the visitor in the Burrow. He went downstairs, as his mother called him, meeting with Dumbledore by the end of the stairs. He was talking with his parents about Harriet. "Hello, Molly, Arthur, how are you?"

"Albus, why the sudden visit?" Molly asked, "If I knew you were coming, I would have prepared something."

He gives the couple a fake smile. "No need, I am here to see if young Ron has received any mail from Harriet," Albus said. "After what happened with Remus, it has been difficult finding her. With Voldemort's activities, I am worried for her safety."

"After what happened to the Dursleys, I believe Remus has defected from our cause." Ron froze when he heard Dumbledore speaking about Harri. He would have to lie to both his parents and the Headmaster. He wanted and needed to redeem himself to Harriet.

"This is a serious accusation I don't believe Remus would ever hurt Harriet," Molly said, "he loves her."

"I know Molly, but Remus has not responded to many of my letters," Albus replied. "I wanted to know if Ronald or Ginevra has received any kind of correspondence from dear Harriet."

"Of course, I'll call them right away," Molly replied. "RON, GINNY?"

Both teenagers rushed to their mother's demands. "Yes, mum?" Ginny said.

"Have you received any letters from Harri?" Albus asked. Both teens shake their heads ashamed they couldn't help the Headmaster at finding Harriet. Ron looked up to meet the headmaster's disappointment. "We mustn't let Voldemort find Harriet first. We don't know what horrors he could do to the poor girl."

"We understand Albus," Molly replied worriedly, "I can't imagine what the poor girl is going through, losing her family in such a way."

"Ron, my boy, have you received any messages from Harriet?" Albus said, "We must find her for the greater good."

"I'm sorry Headmaster," Ron said dropping his head with shame. "I wish there was a way we could find her."

"It's alright my boy," He smiled tenderly, "We'll continue our search for Harriet." With those words, Dumbledore left the Burrow to continue his search. Instantly, Ron called every member living in the Burrow to tell everything the Headmaster has been planning against Harriet and his involvement in those plans.

Back at Malfoy Manor, there was a frantic werewolf trying to keep his cub away from every Death Eater in the room. He was standing in between his cubs and the Death Eaters growling and threatening his enemies. "STAY AWAY FROM MY CUB!" He yelled ignoring a trembling Harriet and a crying SJ.

"Don't be an idiot you stupid mutt!" Severus growled.

"I know you were responsible for my cubs' disappearance. I could smell your mark there," He kept yelling.

During the madness, Harriet retracted more and more into the past. All she could see was Vernon's purple anger trying to beat her son's food. She kept watching her blood everywhere. "I'm sorry," She whimpered. "I'm sorry uncle Vernon. Please, I'm sorry."

Remus snapped his attention back to Harriet curled in a corner hugging her son protectively in her arms. "Harri, cub, you are not with those vile creatures," said Remus with a soothing tone while caressing her hair. "No harm will come to you cub, I promise." He continued soothing her until both of his cubs calmed down. Her green orbs stared back at his with tears in both eyes. The werewolf wiped away her tears and soothed her long enough to calm her down. "Remus," She whispered. "I'm sorry."

"Oh pup, you have nothing to feel sorry for," Remus hushed. "You did what you thought was best for your cub, I'm not mad."

Harriet's killing curse eyes grew wide with surprise. She never thought Remus would be the first one to find about SJ without telling him. There was nothing she didn't do, she glamoured her growing stomach, she hid her scent and would hide him under her invisibility cloak with Dobby's help. SJ looked up to his mother with tearful eyes, bewildered with what was happening. Remus smiled at the small child and at Harriet. Suddenly, SJ locked his emerald orbs with the werewolf's eyes and fell in a giggling fit. His mother smiled at the baby's antics, "Remus, this is Sirius James, your grandson." She said.

"Pappy!" The child yelled.

"Hey puppy, it's nice to finally meet you," Remus replied. He grabbed the chubby hands and played with them. "I met you for the first time when you were right here!" The werewolf tickled the boy into another giggling fit.

Somehow, Harriet felt a weight has lifted off her shoulders just by Remus accepting her son. He had ignored whatever happened to her and accepted her son, no questions asked. Everything, for the first time, was falling into place until the words she hated were mentioned in the conversation. "Who's the father?" Her honorary father asked. He looked at his pup only to see her stares down at her son. Then, he looks at the Death Eater and sees Severus shaking his head. His attention abruptly turned to the small boy mesmerized with all the scars on his face, also tugging his ash brown hair. "I think that this little man wants to be the center of attention from the big bad wolf," She teased.

SJ snuggled out from his mom's arms and tried to push the wolf to where his toys were. Remus carried him over his shoulders like he did to Harriet when she was a baby. The boy's laughter filled the room causing everyone to smile. Remus lifts him in the air making airplane noises, and the boy stretched his arms as his new grandfather swung him in the air. It continued for at least an hour until SJ fell asleep in Remus' arms. "I'm going to take him to bed," Harriet said. "I'll be right back, don't destroy anything while I'm gone." She left the parlor and Remus began to demand answers.

Severus looked at his nemesis and took a deep and calming breath before he explained how he had found Harriet almost a month ago. The amber eyes glowed with anger thinking the horrors Harriet went through. "And Dumbledore let this happen all these years?!" He yelled.

"Poppy has been taking care of her since Dumbledore blocked the report she sent to the Ministry," Severus explained. "I found her on death's door."

"Mr. Lupin-" Narcissa said.

"Call me Remus, please." He interrupted.

She smiled. "Remus, you must understand whatever was said here must stay here for Harriet's and SJ's sake."

"I, Remus John Lupin, swear on my life and magic to never reveal all that has been said in any way and protect Harriet Lilliana Potter and Sirius James Potter, so mote it be." Remus declared.

"So mote it be," Severus and magic accepted.

In Harriet's room, the girl was bouncing gently and singing softly to her son. He was slowly lulling to sleep until Draco burst into the room catching the boy's attention. "Unc'a D'aco," the boy yelled.

Draco smiled smugly and carried the boy. "Draco Malfoy! He needs to take a nap!" She fussed.

"He just knows a good company when he sees it," Draco said. "Wouldn't you agree, SJ?" The boy gave a blinding smile.

"Yeah, keep dreaming!" Harriet chuckled and sighed. "You know, I'm sorry for rejecting your friendship in the first year. You have been a better friend these past weeks than Ron ever did in six years."

"You weren't too much to blame," He added. "I hear I was a prat back in the day."

"You still are," She laughed, and SJ laughed with her not knowing what was happening. In an instant, Pigwidgeon flew through the open window in the room and hooted to get Harriet's attention. "Pig?" She said as she took the letter and saw the owl fly away.

"Who's owl was that," Draco asked.

"I- uh, that was Ron's owl." She opened the letter and was surprised with the content.

Dear Harri,

I am so glad you are okay and don't worry, I won't tell Dumbledore where you are. It's not a surprise you left the Dursleys, I wouldn't stay there for an hour.

Anyways, there are a few things you need to know about Dumbledore. He has been stealing from your vaults, and I don't mean the trust vault you use for school. You belong to the Ancient and Noble House Potter and they have a few number of vaults. Also, since the first year, he has been paying me to keep an eye on you and sign a marriage contract... At first, I saw this to get out of the economic situation here at home and be the husband of the Girl-Who-Lived, but I got to know you. These past two years I have been reflecting on my actions. Ever since you forgave me in the fourth year, I understood I wasn't being a good friend. I have lied to Dumbledore, but I'm still ashamed. I swear I'll pay you back for all the money I took, even if it takes me a lifetime.

I know I don't deserve forgiveness, and quite frankly I wouldn't forgive me if I were you. I just hope we can still be friends even if you don't trust me anymore, and please don't hate my family. They were not involved with all the things that I've done. Hope to see you at school.

Your friend, hopefully,

Ron

"I can't believe it," Draco murmured. "The Weasel owned up to his actions." Harriet remained shocked with Ron's confession. He owned up to all of his mistakes and didn't make an excuse. Ron had won Harri's forgiveness with this letter, but she knew it would take a long time for her to trust him again. A smile grew on her face just by thinking he was loyal to her even though it didn't start that way. "Does this mean he'll be able to help you with your plans?"

"I don't see why not," She replied. "He confessed to all of his wrongdoings, I think he deserves another chance."

"I still don't think you should trust the Weasleys they are all blood-traitors," Draco sneered.

"Draco, you can't judge them without meeting the whole lot," She glared. "They were the first family that accepted me for who I was. They are important to me. Just like this sleepy head here."

Unbeknown to the two teenagers, SJ had fallen asleep while his mother was reading Ron's message to her. "I believe he likes me more than you," He smirked.

"That is only because he refused to fall asleep after meeting Remus!" She whispered. "Now let's leave before he wakes up again." Harriet pushed Draco out of the room shushing him on the way out, Draco, on the other hand, was laughed loudly at her antics. Once out of the room, Draco asked her if she would include another weasel to her plans. "Draco, this not a conversation we are going to have in the hallway!" she hissed.

"And when are we going to have it," He argued. "For all I know, your plans only include to take down Dumbledore."

"You know very well how we have to play this out, Dumbledore has spies everywhere!" She hissed angrily. "I would gladly appreciate it if you don't-"

"You don't want miss Potter," Someone said from behind. As they turned around, they realized they had been caught by Lucius Malfoy. "I'm sure that our Lord would be glad to hear all that you have to say. Follow me."

Lucius lead them to Tom's office in the manor, it has been the most dreadful walk both teenagers had ever felt. Harriet glared viciously at Draco for the consequences of his actions, meanwhile, Draco only looked at his feet knowing he would suffer for talking. The eldest Malfoy entered the office to inform their lord of the recent events. "Draco, what have you done!" She whispered.

"This is not my fault," He said. "This took me by surprise no one ever comes to that side of the manor except for the Dark Lord!"

Immediately, Lucius told them they could come in. They walked slowly towards the Dark Lord. "Lucius tells me you have interesting ideas to bring Albus Dumbledore's reputation to the ground," He said as his eyes never left his paper work. "I would like to hear all that you two have to say in this matter."