Chapter 12- Miffugan's Father
When morning came, Anaka was awakened by the sound of keys. She watched as Snape opened the door.
"Dad." She whispered shaking him a little. Remus opened his eyes reluctantly but sat up quickly when Snape entered the cage.
"What have we done to them?" Anaka asked Snape pleadingly. The cage was empty and Remus and Anaka thought the worst.
"You have to get out of here." Snape said opening the door wider.
"What do you mean?" Anaka asked questioningly.
"Thank you Severus." Remus said quietly. He stood up and helped Anaka stand up as well. She looked at her father, confused, but he just sighed.
"I'll tell you later Anaka. Now we must leave." Anaka nodded reluctantly.
"How are you two feeling?"
Remus and Anaka turned to see Ron and John walking towards them. Anaka brightened.
"You're both alright!"
"Of course." Miffugan said smiling.
"Snape here let us out." Ron added.
"You have to go. Now!" Snape growled. Remus nodded.
"Yes, we should be going. Do you have any extra rope by chance Severus?" Snape grabbed the extra rope and gave it to Remus.
"Thank you." He said taking out his wand.
"What are you doing dad?" Anaka asked.
"Voldemort can't know Snape helped us escape. It would mean certain death for him."
Snape agreed and Remus put the same spell on him as Snape had on the other Death Eater. They watched as Snape fell to the ground like a rag doll. Miffugan helped Anaka's father tie Snape up. Then they started toward Hogwarts. As they cleared the forest they saw Hagrid by his cabin. He was tending to the injured unicorn Anaka had given him.
"Hagrid!!" Ron and Anaka cried happily running towards him. Hagrid looked up in surprise and a smile started to spread across his face.
"Ana!! Ron!!" Hagrid ran to meet them and put his big arms around them in a hug.
"How are ya Professors?" he asked as Remus and Miffugan caught up to them.
"Just fine Hagrid," Remus said smiling, "I see you found a new creature to take care of?"
"Actually Ana brought this one to me." He said pointing to the unicorn.
"We can talk about that later." Anaka said hurredly.
"Yeah. Let's go find Hermione and Harry!!" Ron said.
Hagrid lead the bunch to Hogwarts. As they entered the Gryffindor common room they heard cries of joy and surprise.
"Oh Ron!!!! Anaka!!! You're safe!!" Hermione yelled running up to them. She grabbed Ron in a fierce hug. She cried softly on his shoulder.
"What took you guys so long?" Harry said smiling. He gave Anaka a quick hug and then patted Ron on the shoulder as Hermione let go and hugged Anaka.
"We're fine." Anaka said as Hermione blew her nose.
"What happened?" she asked the silent Professors. Anaka looked around the room. She couldn't see George anywhere.
"I'll be back." She told her father quietly. Then she slipped out the room.
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Anaka walked outside feeling cold and weak. She hadn't had a good meal in weeks. As she looked across the field she saw Geogre. Anaka had known just where to find him. On the Quiditch field. He was lying in the middle of the field with his eyes closed. A broom was next to him. As she looked closer at it she saw that it was her's.
Anaka sat beside him. She watched him breath softly. Then she smiled and shook him slightly.
"Is the ground that comfy Weasly?" she said as George yawned.
"Ana!!!! You're back!" he sat up and pulled her into a friendly hug.
"So what happened to you? Are you okay? He didn't hurt you did he?"
Anaka wasn't that surprised by the rush of questions but she decided that now wasn't the time to answer them.
"What are you doing with my broom?" she countered.
"Nothing." George said smiling.
"Oh and by the way your brother's back safe and sound."
"Ron's back!!!!" he said jumping up. He dragged Anaka to her feet and grabbed her broom.
"Let's go see the little guy!!!"
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After finding an empty common room and Great Hall they made their way to Dumbledore's office. They were allowed in and a happy scene was before them. Harry, Hermione, Ron, Miffugan, and her father were talking to Dumbledore hurridly. Ron was surrounded closely by his mom, dad, Fred, and Percy.
"There you are George!" Mrs. Weasly said happily.
"Hey Ron!" George said walking toward his brother.
"So you're Anaka." Percy said looking Anaka over. She frowned. He was definitely how Ron described him. He seemed like the Head Boy, Perfect type.
"Yeah." She grumbled walking toward her father.
"It's good to see you well Anaka." Dumbledore said as she entered the small group.
"Thanks." She said smiling.
"Remus, John, and Ron told me everything that happened. I will explain on the way about Snape." He said walking toward the door.
"On the way?" Anaka asked. Dumbledore nodded.
"There's some people you all need to meet," he looked at the Weaslys, "You can all stay here if you want or go to the Great Hall. I'm sure you can find food there." With that Anaka, Remus, Dumbledore, and Miffugan made there way to a small room.
The room was all the way on the other side of the school so it took them a while to get there. On the way Dumbledore explained about Snape. Miffugan was relieved to hear that Snape was only spying and not really a Death Eater. So was Anaka. She had permission to tell the others and she couldn't wait to. After all, she knew Snape couldn't be that bad.
Soon they came to the room. None of them had ever been in this room before except for Dumbledore of course. The door was open so they walked right in.
The others looked around and followed Dumbledore through a series of rooms. It looked like a small house or an apartment. There was a kitchen, two bedrooms, and a den. In the den there was a glass door. Dumbledore lead them through it and they were soon in a small garden. They walked down the stone path until there was a small clearing. Inside the clearing was a little pond with fish and a picnic table with chairs. Anaka watched the two figures sitting there curiously.
"Hello." Dumbledore called to them as the group drew nearer.
As they got nearer Anaka saw that the figures were a couple. Miffugan noticed this as well and stopped short. The color drained from his face. Anaka stopped next to him.
"Come on." She whispered taking his hand. Anaka had no idea who these people were but she got the feeling Miffugan knew who they were. John looked down at Anaka and smiled weakly. Together they walked up to the table. They stopped a little behind Dumbledore and Remus.
"There's some one here to see you." Dumbledore said quietly.
There was a young women at the table. She was being comforted by a young man who must have been her husband. The women had tears rolling down her checks and as she saw Miffugan she gasped and sobbed loudly.
"John!!! Oh my baby boy!" she ran from the table and hugged John protectively. The man smiled and stood up. Anaka walked to stand beside her father.
"Welcome back son." He said walking up to his wife and son. Anaka, a little shocked, surveyed his parents.
They were surprisingly young. His mother had long flowing blonde hair and bright blue eyes. She was tall and thin. His father had dark green hair just like his and green eyes. He also had a dark green mustache. Anaka noticed how he had his mother's bright eyes and how John's eyes were almost a combination of his mother's and father's. John had his father's nose and his father's strength. His build was just like his mother's.
"I'm so happy you're ok." His mother said wiping her eyes.
"Thank you for bringing him here Albus." His father said shaking Dumbledore's hand.
"It's alright Richard. Anytime."
Remus looked cautiously at Richard Miffugan. He seemed so young yet he called Dumbledore by his first name as if they've been friends for years. Then Richard turned toward Remus.
"It's quite a pleasure to meet you Remus Lupin." He stuck out his hand. Remus shook it.
"You too." He mumbled.
"Oh Mr. Lupin. Thank you for bringing my boy back safely!" Mrs. Miffugan shook his hand and then gave him a quick hug. Remus blushed slightly and Dumbledore laughed.
"It's good to see you again Alania."
"You too Professor." She said smiling and taking his hand. Then her eyes fell on Anaka and she put a hand to her chest in surprise. She walked slowly up to her husband and they looked at Anaka closely.
"You must be this Anaka we've heard so much about." Alania said with delight. The parents approached her and Anaka blushed. She looked at John. He seemed to be as red as a beet.
"My son has a great taste in women. It's a pleasure to finally meet you Miss Lupin." Mr. Miffugan said taking Anaka'a hand. He kissed it softly and then let it go. Anaka gapped. She didn't know what to say.
"You are such a fine young lady. I hope you still aren't mad at our son for what he did earlier in the year. John is so ambitious. Just like his father." Alania said smiling at her husband.
"We've already punished him for it. It won't happen again." Richard said reassuringly to Remus. Remus nodded.
"Thank you." He replied.
"I'll never understand why he did it," Mrs. Miffugan continued, "it's not like it's a secret that she's a werewolf. Just like it's not a secret that Animagus's run in our family."
Anaka and Remus looked at the couple shocked for a moment. They were quite out going and energetic. But how did they know what she was?
"I told them." Dumbledore explained, "They needed an explaination for why their son would do such a thing and I knew they could be trusted."
"Of course we can!" Alania said cheerfully.
"Yes. Did you know my Animagus form is a falcon?" Mr. Miffugan added.
"Oh and mine is an eagle! Our family is full of flyers!! It was not a shock when little John was found out to be an owl."
Anaka smiled. She had never met such merry people. She liked them instantly. Anaka looked at John and laughed. He was in a state of shock and hadn't said a word the whole time. He was just staring at his parents. Then his mother gasped and clasped her hands together in a revelation. She eyed her son.
"Now we can show Anaka that darling baby picture of you John!! The one where you are holding your father's wand and prancing around with nothing on!!"
"Mom!" he cried suddenly walking to her side. He grabbed her hands in his.
"Stop."
"Son I see no reason why we can't show you're girlfriend." Richard added.
"She's not my…." John started but was cut off by his mother gasping.
"Oh you all must stay for dinner!!!! We ordered something to be flown in from China. The famous chef Gamishnak prepared it!!!"
"We'd love to stay!! Right dad?" Anaka asked hopefully. Her father smiled.
"Of course."
"And you too Professor." Alania added.
"I'd be delighted." Dumbledore said smiling, "It'll give Richard a chance to explain something I've been wondering."
Mr. Miffugan nodded.
"It's time you knew, Albus. I probably should have told you sooner."
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The group sat at a small table in the kitchen. Alania quickly set the table and sat down next to her husband.
"The food should be here any minute." Alania said to her guests as she sat.
"Thank you for having us Mrs. Miffugan." Lupin said gratefully.
"Anytime!!" Richard said laughing, "We love having guests!!! Espicially one's that will soon be part of the family!" He winked at Anaka. She blushed. Remus looked,surprised, at his daughter.
"So," Alania said leaning forward, a big smile on her face, "When's the wedding?"
"What!?!?!?!" John and Anaka cried suddenly. Mr. Miffugan looked at John strangly.
"Well your mother and I assumed that you and Ms. Lupin were to wed."
"No, no, no." Remus said shaking his head, "My daughter is not marrying your son!"
"Why? What's wrong with our boy?" Mrs. Miffugan asked defensively.
"Nothing!" Remus said throwing his hands up as if to protect himself.
"I just think she's to young! They're both to young!" Remus looked at Dumbledore for help. Dumbledore smiled.
"Richard, I think you've scared them enough now. Why don't we get to the point at hand? Voldemort kidnapped Remus and Anaka because they are werewolves. He took Ron because he is close to Harry. But why take John? What makes him so important?"
The couple shifted uncomfortably. Suddenly food appeared on there plates and Alania smiled.
"Well heres our dinner! Now you can explain to them Richard, over a good meal!"
"Yes," Richard said sighing. He looked at his son. Then he started to speak.
"You're very important John. Mostly because of me. Your mother never told you where I went because I didn't want you to worry."
"I worried enough for us both." Mrs. Miffugan interrrupted, smiling sadly at her husband.
"Yes," he replied, "I'm sorry for that dear." He took her hand in his.
"Albus, I've known you since I was a boy. You knew my father well. He was a great Auror. One of the best. I always wanted to follow in his footsteps. But then he died. He was old when Voldemort killed him and it hurt me deeply to lose him. I vowed from that moment on to fight evil wizards. That's where I was when you were a boy, John. Away fighting Voldemort. You see I trained to be an Auror but I never became one. It wasn't for me. I studied and soon had the knowledge of an Auror and a potions master. I even devised a bomb that killed hundreds of Death Eaters. Sadly Voldemort wasn't present. He was extremly mad and came after us. You were only a young boy. Then he…he took you."
John's eyes widened.
"What do you mean? How'd that happen?"
"Now I remember Richard." Dumbledore mumbled, "That must have been the reason you volunteered for that mission…."
"What mission?" Remus asked curiously.
"Let's not get ahead." Alania said quietly.
"Now where was I?" Richard said slowly, "Ah yes. So he took you. I fought him for a while but with the Death Eaters and all it was impossible. Your mother couldn't fight and they nearly killed her. We were as good as dead. They took you and then left. I searched forever but I couldn't find you. We never were able to figure out what he did to you. We still don't know. When the Ministry had a spy mission I volenteered. It was a suicide mission but I needed to know where you were and if you were safe. It turned out you were there and I took you. We barely escaped. Luckily Voldemort wasn't there."
"Maybe that's why I'm so smart.." John mused.
"No." his parents said together. John looked at them surprised.
"You have to admit that it's pretty werid for a 10 year old to be in his 5th year!! And to be as good at Potions and Defense Against the Dark Arts as your dad!! He must have given me something!"
"No!" Mrs. Muffigan said firmly.
"That's not what happened John." His father said quietly, "You were just born that way. I know it sounds werid but it's true!!"
"Now it almost makes sense." Dumbledore mumbled. Then he spoke louder, "But Rich, Voldemort couldn't hate you that much for just killing a few of his kind!! I mean to take your son and try to kill you!! It's to drastic!" Richard's eyes clouded over.
"I have not told you everything yet Albus." He said slowly, "I've discovered something new. I've even perfected it over the years but at first I gave it to John. He has something in him Albus. Something that even I don't know what it is."
"What do you mean?" Dumbledore asked. Anaka looked at John. He had gone deathly pale.
"He has the ability to become.." he searched for the word, "more, I guess you can say. You know how much I loved to experiment. With Voldemort on the loose I thought it was my job to figure out how to stop him."
"What's in me?" whispered John. He looked at his parents. They both looked so sad. His mother gently brushed a tear off her cheek.
"John," she said softly, "you have something in you. It is the ultimate good and the ultimate evil."
John looked at them confused. Then he stood up angrily.
"I don't have to listen to this!" he cried. His father stood and walked toward him.
"Extepurtuie hanitable goil." Richard said suddenly. Anaka gasped as John's face grew expressionless. His eyes held a far away look. He stood there like stone. Now everyone was standing but Mrs. Miffugan.
"What is the meaning of this!?!?!?!!?" boomed Dumbledore waving a hand in front of John's face.
"It's the thing." Alania whispered.
"Those words I said," replied Richard, "they start the process. I've never fully went through with it. Frankly, I'm afraid that once he feels the power we'll lose him."
"Then maybe you shouldn't have experimented on your own child!" snapped Remus. He had his arm around Anaka protectively. Anaka was staring at John. What was happening to him?
"I needed someone young." His father answered, "It only works on people below the age of 16."
"I want you to give a sample of this potion to Snape. As soon as possible." Dumbledore said strenly.
"Yes of course. You see now Albus. Voldemort found out about what John had. The power to destroy him. I believe he tried to figure out how to start the programing. Then he would have used the small child's powers against us. With childern, if they just get mad they can destroy villiages!"
"Oh Dumbledore!" Alania cried standing. She ran over to him and grabbed his hands.
"You have to help him!! Find a way to control what's in him!!"
"Yes. We need to set him off to see what he's capable of. I've been perfecting the potion. I think I've made it more powerful and…." Richard started.
"Richard STOP!!!!" his wife yelled with rage. Tears of anger were streaming down her face.
"You have to stop!! Now he knows!!! There's no need to experiment any further. You can help Johny right Dumbledore? You can get that thing out of him before it goes off on it's own?"
Richard ran a hand through his hair and sighed.
"I'm sorry Ala." He said taking his wife in his arms.
"I'll help Severus. I'm sure we can help him." Remus said softly. Anaka walked up to John slowly. She took his hand in hers. It felt strangly hot. Not burning hot but hotter then anyone's hand should be.
"You've just got to help him." Anaka whispered.
"We will." Dumbledore said firmly, "We have to. For this boy is a ticking time bomb."
