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Chapter 13 – Family matters
The two boys continued to stare until Harry jumped up with a wide grin and embraced his guardian.
"Remus! I thought you weren't arriving till tomorrow?" He said excitedly and the older werewolf laughed.
"Well I got an earlier train, I'm not keen on apparating, walking is so much more fun." He said with a wink as they both laughed. After they pulled apart Harry stepped aside so that Cara came into view.
"And you must be Cara. I've very much been looking forward to meeting you." He held out a hand that Cara took.
"You're a Dragga." The younger wolf said awed as the scent of the older male filled his sensitive nose.
"That I am, but you're not. Strange, usually werewolves are the Draggas. You have a scent more along the lines of a Drappa, the dominant female." Remus surveyed the young man with warm eyes before turning them on Harry.
"It would seem you, in your animagi form are the dominant male Harry. A perfect match." He said kindly to the two. Harry had watched the exchange with interest, two wolves scenting one another down and establishing ranks.
"I always thought I was the Sikla wolf." Cara said once again drawing the attention of the other two men.
"Er...I'm not fluent on the wolf language yet so you're going to have to explain." The dark-haired boy said as he raised his hand a little. Remus smiled and patted his ward's shoulder.
"Dragga is the name of the alpha male in a back and his life long mate is known as the Drappa, the dominant female. There are other's of course like the old ones and the family groups then you have the Sikla, the omega wolf who is usually considered the weakest in the pack."
"Wow, that's pretty cool." Harry said amazed before suddenly frowning.
"Hey, as if you'd be a Sikla Cara. I've seen the wolf side of you, he's proud...or is it she?" He turned back to Remus as Cara cocked his head in question at the wiser werewolf.
"No, no your form is indeed male only the pheromones have shifted, giving you the sent of a female rather then a male." The ex-professor laughed.
"Well what I way to introduce someone hey?" The younger darker male said as they all laughed, "Obviously this is Cara Faolan, and this is Remus Lupin. Seems kind of redundant now though but there you go."
"The incentive was there though." The older man said, "Anyway, I was sent up here to both say hi and to tell you Mrs Weasley wants everyone downstairs for dessert. Chocolate pudding I believe so forgive me if I rush you."
The two teens looked at one another before laughing but did as was asked. They walked past Remus as he held the door open and Cara quickly slipped his hand into Harry's. Remus watched as he walked behind them down the stairs and gave out a silent sigh.
("It's like watching a memory Sirius.") He thought both a little sad over his past and a little happy for Harry's happiness.
~*~
"Ah here you all are. I was beginning to wonder." Molly was handing out bowls as Bill was returning from the cold outside shed with a large tub of chocolate ice cream. The mother then turned and pulled out a warm chocolate cake from the oven as the three men who had just entered found a seat (Harry choosing a far seat from Percy).
Unfortunately there was only two but before anyone could go and find a spare chair Harry pulled Cara onto his, sharing it half-and-half. The blonde smiled appreciatively.
"Hope everyone likes chocolate, if not just hand it to Remus he'll suck it up." Arthur said as he rubbed his hands together gleefully making the table laugh and break into animated conversation.
"So what kind of name is Faolan anyway?" Fred said through a mouthful of warm cake.
"O-oh, well its Gaelic. It m-means 'Little Wolf.'"
Man smiles broke out across the table as a few winked at the young werewolf, making him smirk.
"And 'Cara'? Is that Gaelic too?" Ginny asked as she nicked a slice of cake from Charlie's plate, grinning innocently at him.
"Yes, I think it's s-something like 'friend' or 'friendly'."
"So your name is "Friendly little Wolf?'" Percy said snottily causing Harry to glare at him.
"I think it's gorgeous." He said clearly, as he remained unblinking at the annoying red head. Cara blushed a little but squeezed Harry's knee in thanks.
"I was just wondering why someone would name their child such a weird thing." Came the forcefully polite reply. Harry opened his mouth but Cara cut across him.
"My mother believed t-that wolves brought cunning and intelligence into a p- person's life. In many cultures the wolf is the pathfinder, teacher and protector of loved ones. They will rarely leave a f-fellow pack member behind and will fight to the death if they have to protect their mate."
The black-haired had to fight down the proud grin threatening to break through as he watched his lover defend himself.
"To her they were wonderful animals and I s-still believe her even years after her death." The blonde finished quietly as he turned his gaze back to his lap. Harry slipped his hand into the smaller ones of his mate and gave it a reassuring caress.
The silence over the table would've been distressing if the twins, Hermione, Ron and Ginny weren't fighting to keep straight faces, the occasional snigger breaking through. Percy, attempting to maintain his dignity slowly placed his napkin on the table and stood.
"Well thank you for a lovely dinner mother, but I must turn in for the night. Goodnight to you all." Bowing his head slightly to the guests he took his leave and made his way upstairs, finally a resounding click indicating his bedroom door closing.
That was the breaking point and the ones holding back as finally they broke out in hysterical laughter. Cara however seemed ashamed of himself.
"I-I'm so sorry Mrs W-Weasley, you have been s-so kind to me but here I am embarr..."
"Cara, Cara dear, relax. Yes he is my son but he deserved what he just got. Insulting a guests name indeed, I don't know where he learnt that because it certainly wasn't under my roof." She reached over and took one of the younger werewolf's hands in her own.
"You did nothing wrong, in fact you were very insightful. I'm sorry about your mother, she sounds like a smart woman." She said kindly as Cara smiled at her.
"She was from what I remember."
"What was your mother's name?" Remus asked suddenly as he leant his arms on the table. Harry could see the clockworks of Lupin's mind working and he watched the exchange thoughtfully.
"Daes Faolan. Why?" The younger wolf asked.
"Her maiden name, was it Cuán?" Lupin replied softly as he arched his fingers together.
"How d-do you know that?" Cara whispered and everyone turned to look at Remus shocked.
"I...I never knew her personally but I heard of a coven priestess called Daes Cuán who had a son cursed by the moon. Her husband Janus Faolan had left her when he found out that his wife was protecting and helping wandering Lycans."
Cara was shaking his head very slightly as he absorbed the information. It wasn't that he didn't believe Lupin it was just a lot to learn the werewolf raising your boyfriend knew more about your past then you did.
"But you n-never met her?" He asked, his voice trembling slightly, which made Harry put an arm around his trembling shoulders. Lupin shook his head.
"I'm sorry, I wish I could tell you more."
"No! No you've b-been more then kind. Thank you." He said, gazing down at the table. He leant back against Harry as his mate massaged his shoulders, tucking his head under the strong chin.
He'd never noticed anyone stand until Hermione placed a glass of water in front of him and looked at him symphatically. He took it with trembling hands and sipped it to moisten his dry mouth.
"I think you kids had better go up to bed, and we better turn ourselves in too." Mr Weasley whispered and for once no one argued, saying their good nights to Harry and Cara as they made their way upstairs.
"I'm sorry, Should I have not told you." Remus said as he leant forwards towards the two boys. Cara shook his head frantically.
"No, s-seriously, I'm grateful... I just miss her sometimes even though I can't r-remember a lot about her."
He looked back into the emerald eyes of his lover where he found understanding. Harry had never really known his parents either but he knew the heartache of hearing about them and wishing they were still with him.
"If it's not to rude I would like to rest now t-too." He said quietly as he smiled at both Harry and Remus. Standing with him, the two teens started to make their way to the door before Cara stopped turned then very briefly hugged the shocked older werewolf.
"Thank you." He whispered before running back over to Harry who had a hand held out already to lead him upstairs.
Remus sat watching the now vacated space quietly as a small grin flitted to his face.
"You're welcome."
~*~
It seemed Mrs Weasley was allowing a one off as when they came to the landing they found Ron moving into the girl's room. He smiled once at them then with a small incline of the head pointed to his room.
Clicking the door shut behind him when the entered the violently orange room Harry watched as Cara collapsed mentally exhausted onto the bed.
Walking over he pulled off his over shirt and trousers leaving him only in his T-shirt and boxers. He then slowly undressed Cara so he too was only in his undergarments and undershirt. Pulling the covers back he shuffled around until Cara's head rested over his heartbeat, one leg hooked between both of Harry's and a loosely clenched hand resting on his chest.
The blonde tucked his head under Harry's chin as the black-haired male pulled the covers back over them then kissing his head lovingly.
"Rest love." His mate whispered and he nodded, moving further into the warmth that was Harry.
"I like your family." He said quietly as he shut his eyes. He felt rather then saw the smile that graced his lover's lips.
Thanks too:
Redmeadow: Yeah, Spar was what I was going for, sigh. I remember looking at it and thinking "Steam rooms?" But there you go. Yeah Remus is here, time for a little Cara and Remus heart to heart convo's woo.
Ali: Aw, well aren't you sweet.
Nhtrshgr: Unique name and tar, very much. Here you go.
~*~
Chapter 13 – Family matters
The two boys continued to stare until Harry jumped up with a wide grin and embraced his guardian.
"Remus! I thought you weren't arriving till tomorrow?" He said excitedly and the older werewolf laughed.
"Well I got an earlier train, I'm not keen on apparating, walking is so much more fun." He said with a wink as they both laughed. After they pulled apart Harry stepped aside so that Cara came into view.
"And you must be Cara. I've very much been looking forward to meeting you." He held out a hand that Cara took.
"You're a Dragga." The younger wolf said awed as the scent of the older male filled his sensitive nose.
"That I am, but you're not. Strange, usually werewolves are the Draggas. You have a scent more along the lines of a Drappa, the dominant female." Remus surveyed the young man with warm eyes before turning them on Harry.
"It would seem you, in your animagi form are the dominant male Harry. A perfect match." He said kindly to the two. Harry had watched the exchange with interest, two wolves scenting one another down and establishing ranks.
"I always thought I was the Sikla wolf." Cara said once again drawing the attention of the other two men.
"Er...I'm not fluent on the wolf language yet so you're going to have to explain." The dark-haired boy said as he raised his hand a little. Remus smiled and patted his ward's shoulder.
"Dragga is the name of the alpha male in a back and his life long mate is known as the Drappa, the dominant female. There are other's of course like the old ones and the family groups then you have the Sikla, the omega wolf who is usually considered the weakest in the pack."
"Wow, that's pretty cool." Harry said amazed before suddenly frowning.
"Hey, as if you'd be a Sikla Cara. I've seen the wolf side of you, he's proud...or is it she?" He turned back to Remus as Cara cocked his head in question at the wiser werewolf.
"No, no your form is indeed male only the pheromones have shifted, giving you the sent of a female rather then a male." The ex-professor laughed.
"Well what I way to introduce someone hey?" The younger darker male said as they all laughed, "Obviously this is Cara Faolan, and this is Remus Lupin. Seems kind of redundant now though but there you go."
"The incentive was there though." The older man said, "Anyway, I was sent up here to both say hi and to tell you Mrs Weasley wants everyone downstairs for dessert. Chocolate pudding I believe so forgive me if I rush you."
The two teens looked at one another before laughing but did as was asked. They walked past Remus as he held the door open and Cara quickly slipped his hand into Harry's. Remus watched as he walked behind them down the stairs and gave out a silent sigh.
("It's like watching a memory Sirius.") He thought both a little sad over his past and a little happy for Harry's happiness.
~*~
"Ah here you all are. I was beginning to wonder." Molly was handing out bowls as Bill was returning from the cold outside shed with a large tub of chocolate ice cream. The mother then turned and pulled out a warm chocolate cake from the oven as the three men who had just entered found a seat (Harry choosing a far seat from Percy).
Unfortunately there was only two but before anyone could go and find a spare chair Harry pulled Cara onto his, sharing it half-and-half. The blonde smiled appreciatively.
"Hope everyone likes chocolate, if not just hand it to Remus he'll suck it up." Arthur said as he rubbed his hands together gleefully making the table laugh and break into animated conversation.
"So what kind of name is Faolan anyway?" Fred said through a mouthful of warm cake.
"O-oh, well its Gaelic. It m-means 'Little Wolf.'"
Man smiles broke out across the table as a few winked at the young werewolf, making him smirk.
"And 'Cara'? Is that Gaelic too?" Ginny asked as she nicked a slice of cake from Charlie's plate, grinning innocently at him.
"Yes, I think it's s-something like 'friend' or 'friendly'."
"So your name is "Friendly little Wolf?'" Percy said snottily causing Harry to glare at him.
"I think it's gorgeous." He said clearly, as he remained unblinking at the annoying red head. Cara blushed a little but squeezed Harry's knee in thanks.
"I was just wondering why someone would name their child such a weird thing." Came the forcefully polite reply. Harry opened his mouth but Cara cut across him.
"My mother believed t-that wolves brought cunning and intelligence into a p- person's life. In many cultures the wolf is the pathfinder, teacher and protector of loved ones. They will rarely leave a f-fellow pack member behind and will fight to the death if they have to protect their mate."
The black-haired had to fight down the proud grin threatening to break through as he watched his lover defend himself.
"To her they were wonderful animals and I s-still believe her even years after her death." The blonde finished quietly as he turned his gaze back to his lap. Harry slipped his hand into the smaller ones of his mate and gave it a reassuring caress.
The silence over the table would've been distressing if the twins, Hermione, Ron and Ginny weren't fighting to keep straight faces, the occasional snigger breaking through. Percy, attempting to maintain his dignity slowly placed his napkin on the table and stood.
"Well thank you for a lovely dinner mother, but I must turn in for the night. Goodnight to you all." Bowing his head slightly to the guests he took his leave and made his way upstairs, finally a resounding click indicating his bedroom door closing.
That was the breaking point and the ones holding back as finally they broke out in hysterical laughter. Cara however seemed ashamed of himself.
"I-I'm so sorry Mrs W-Weasley, you have been s-so kind to me but here I am embarr..."
"Cara, Cara dear, relax. Yes he is my son but he deserved what he just got. Insulting a guests name indeed, I don't know where he learnt that because it certainly wasn't under my roof." She reached over and took one of the younger werewolf's hands in her own.
"You did nothing wrong, in fact you were very insightful. I'm sorry about your mother, she sounds like a smart woman." She said kindly as Cara smiled at her.
"She was from what I remember."
"What was your mother's name?" Remus asked suddenly as he leant his arms on the table. Harry could see the clockworks of Lupin's mind working and he watched the exchange thoughtfully.
"Daes Faolan. Why?" The younger wolf asked.
"Her maiden name, was it Cuán?" Lupin replied softly as he arched his fingers together.
"How d-do you know that?" Cara whispered and everyone turned to look at Remus shocked.
"I...I never knew her personally but I heard of a coven priestess called Daes Cuán who had a son cursed by the moon. Her husband Janus Faolan had left her when he found out that his wife was protecting and helping wandering Lycans."
Cara was shaking his head very slightly as he absorbed the information. It wasn't that he didn't believe Lupin it was just a lot to learn the werewolf raising your boyfriend knew more about your past then you did.
"But you n-never met her?" He asked, his voice trembling slightly, which made Harry put an arm around his trembling shoulders. Lupin shook his head.
"I'm sorry, I wish I could tell you more."
"No! No you've b-been more then kind. Thank you." He said, gazing down at the table. He leant back against Harry as his mate massaged his shoulders, tucking his head under the strong chin.
He'd never noticed anyone stand until Hermione placed a glass of water in front of him and looked at him symphatically. He took it with trembling hands and sipped it to moisten his dry mouth.
"I think you kids had better go up to bed, and we better turn ourselves in too." Mr Weasley whispered and for once no one argued, saying their good nights to Harry and Cara as they made their way upstairs.
"I'm sorry, Should I have not told you." Remus said as he leant forwards towards the two boys. Cara shook his head frantically.
"No, s-seriously, I'm grateful... I just miss her sometimes even though I can't r-remember a lot about her."
He looked back into the emerald eyes of his lover where he found understanding. Harry had never really known his parents either but he knew the heartache of hearing about them and wishing they were still with him.
"If it's not to rude I would like to rest now t-too." He said quietly as he smiled at both Harry and Remus. Standing with him, the two teens started to make their way to the door before Cara stopped turned then very briefly hugged the shocked older werewolf.
"Thank you." He whispered before running back over to Harry who had a hand held out already to lead him upstairs.
Remus sat watching the now vacated space quietly as a small grin flitted to his face.
"You're welcome."
~*~
It seemed Mrs Weasley was allowing a one off as when they came to the landing they found Ron moving into the girl's room. He smiled once at them then with a small incline of the head pointed to his room.
Clicking the door shut behind him when the entered the violently orange room Harry watched as Cara collapsed mentally exhausted onto the bed.
Walking over he pulled off his over shirt and trousers leaving him only in his T-shirt and boxers. He then slowly undressed Cara so he too was only in his undergarments and undershirt. Pulling the covers back he shuffled around until Cara's head rested over his heartbeat, one leg hooked between both of Harry's and a loosely clenched hand resting on his chest.
The blonde tucked his head under Harry's chin as the black-haired male pulled the covers back over them then kissing his head lovingly.
"Rest love." His mate whispered and he nodded, moving further into the warmth that was Harry.
"I like your family." He said quietly as he shut his eyes. He felt rather then saw the smile that graced his lover's lips.
