Disclaimer: as I've been sayin I don't own everything thing, just Cameron, the werewolf council, and the elders. That's it.
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"Maybe joining the Dark Side would be for the best!"
"Here, here!"
"Agreed!"
"No, we must find a way to resist"
"YES!"
Cameron leaned into the seat next to Mr. Tyler and put his head in his hands messaging his temples. The 6 Elders, and 12, representative werewolves from 12 countries had been arguing like this for nearly 5 hours, with no agreement decided yet. Tension was high from the werewolves that thought joining Voldemort was a good idea and those who disagreed. The pervious day the representatives had arrived, apparting in, or coming by Floo Powder.
"Nein, Nein!" shouted Hans Wagner a German representative. Cameron had met him a few times; he was only a few years older then Cameron and one of the youngest representatives present. "The German verewolves vill not join the Dark Side. ve vill villingly help our English verevolf brothers but ve vill not if you join The Dark Lord. It has been decided that ve vill not join the var at all. The German vizards plan to stay out of the var until ve cannot avoid it no longer. This is a British var at the moment, only England and its surrounding countries are involved"
"Typical of you German wolves running with your tails between your legs huh?" A tall thin man with graying hair shouted.
Cameron recognized him he was the Italian representative and if Cameron remembered correctly he was hot-tempered and always angry about something.
"VERZEIHUNG!" Hanes shouted back "since vhen has Germany not been behind the vizards of England? Or any other country that has called for our help? Right now ve are avoiding joining the var at all costs. Voldemort has left Germany alone, for the time being. Was vill happen if ve voluntarily join the var fighting vith the verwolves? Huh? I tell you vas. The German Ministry has a better understanding vith the verewolves in Germany. Ve get along much better. If the verewolves join then Germany vould back us up by any means, giving the Dark Lord a reason to go into Germany, Czechoslovakia, Austria, Poland, and other surrounding countries and do vas he has done to England. Germany is not prepared to defend herself against another Dark side attack. Neither are any of our neighbors." Hans put his head down "England has our full support, but ve vill not fight The Dark Lord vith you."
"OK OK!" Yelled a young women standing up. "How do we know for certain that Voldemort is indeed after the Werewolves?"
Cameron looked over at her, as did all the others in the room. She appeared to be only a year or 2 older then Cameron. She had blonde hair and unlike everyone else present who where all wearing the traditional representative robes. She wore jeans and a tank top.
"May I ask what country you are representing young women?" Tyler asked lowering his glasses.
"My name is Meredith Doyle, I'm here on behalf of the Werewolves of the United States"
The entire room began buzzing. The US had never sent a representative over, though they had been invited to attend meetings countless times.
Cameron stood up
"Forgive me for asking. But why has the US werewolves decided to come over here now?" he shouted.
"Who are you?" Meredith asked glaring at Cameron.
"Cameron Lupin, of the Lupin Clan."
Another wave of buzzing burst out.
"Lupin?" Meredith asked "and what country do you represent?"
"If you American Verewolves vere not so private and disclosed from your European counterparts. You vould know who the Lupin family is," Hans shouted
Meredith crossed her arms and looked at Hans expectedly
"Well why don't you inform me then?"
"The Lupin's are the oldest werewolf clan in Europe, they're ancestor was apprenticed to Merlin himself." One of the Elders explained.
Meredith looked at Cameron smirking
"Oh yes now I remember, your family is the half breed family. Your not even a true werewolf."
"Look we are not here to discuss whether or not I'm a true werewolf. We are here to discuss what we are going to do about Voldemort." Cameron shouted angrily. "I don't know about anyone else in this room. But I want to protect my family from the Dark Lord."
The room buzzed in agreement.
Tyler glanced at Meredith
"Too answer your early question Ms. Doyle. Voldemort himself took one of our member's prisoner. He released him so he could bring a message to us."
"Elder Tyler" The French representative said standing up. "May we ask? What was the message and who was it that was captured?"
Tyler glanced at Cameron.
"It was I" Cameron said.
The entire room was silent.
Soon the silence was broken by the sound of cruel laughter. All eyes turned to where the Italian representative was sitting. His name Cameron now remembered was Sebastian Sesesteto. He was in his late 50s, and hated the Lupin's.
"You are going to believe the tale of a child?" Sebastian sneered.
"I see no children here, Mr. Sesesteto." Tyler said, "You however are acting very much like one."
"Elders how can you be sure his story is true?"
"Why would I lie about something like this?" Cameron said angrily
"Why is a half breed even allowed to sit in on these meetings? What's next muggles? The Ministry? Sirens? The entire Lupin clan is a disgrace to werewolves. Only what two of them even have become true werewolves?" Sesesteto said still sneering. "And one of those 2 has disgraced werewolves by marrying a Siren!" he said "They are no more werewolves then a poodle."
Cameron felt his face going hot; the entire room was silent and staring at Sesesteto.
"You are out of order Sebastian." Elder Michel shouted standing up. "Who cares whether the Lupin's are werewolves or not? Just because they are not full-blooded wolves? We are proud to have them in our ranks. At any rate this meeting is about deciding where our loyalties lie."
"So you are taking the side of this half breed!" Sesesteto shouted. "Who among you" he said sweeping his hand across the room "who among you truly believes the story of a puppy!"
The mummers that swept around the room enlightened the fire burning deep inside Cameron. They wanted proof then damn it he'd give them some proof.
"YOU WANT PROOF? YOU WANT EVIDENCE? I CAN PROVE TO YOU ALL THAT WHAT I SPEAK OF IS TRUE WHETHER WE WISH TO BELIEVE IT POSSIBLE OR NOT!" Cameron shouted he stepped into the center of the room, all eyes where on him now. "HERE IS YOUR PROOF!" He pulled up the sleeve of his robe and showed the half completed Dark Mark too all those present. No one said a word. Not even Sesesteto, everyone was staring at the mark. Some had a look of shock on their faces some a look of pure fear, others looked like they had been petrified. "I have seen Voldemort, I've seen their camp. Everything I tell you is true and I can also tell you if we don't act now, more innocent people will perish! If we do not make a decision Voldemort will hunt each and everyone of us down! And one by one kill us! Exterminate us! He does not care if he has the werewolves fighting for him, as long as they are not there to fight for the Ministry's side!" Cameron looked around the room "Enough blood has been spilled it is time we fight Voldemort, he is correct we have put off joining the war long enough. If we must fight, then I say we fight to protect those we love."
There was a long silence, and the tension couldn't have been cut with a sharp sword. Then Elder Tyler stood up his wise old eyes sweeping across the room.
"Mr. Lupin is correct, it is time to stop hiding in our cities away from the rest of the magical community and face the threat of Voldemort. In order to decide where we are too place our loyalties. A vote must be taken. You have all heard the testimonies. And you will all make your own decisions. I would like the nations diplomat to stand up if they're country has decided to join the war. Then we will all as one take a silent vote on whether to fight with or against Voldemort."
The diplomats stood up and began sounding off all around Cameron.
"Norway!"
"Russia!"
"France!"
"Sweden!"
"Australia!"
"Romania!"
"Switzerland!"
"Denmark!"
Meredith hesitated for a moment. She leaned over to speak with the diplomat from Canada. Then she nodded and stood up.
"The United States!" she shouted "And Canada!"
"Egypt!"
Sestetio nodded and stood up.
"Italy!" he bellowed.
Tyler looked around
"All countries minus Germany." Tyler said "And Hans you do not intend to reconsider?"
Hans shook his head.
"Germany has decided ve vill only fight in this var if it becomes necessary to protect our families and our verewolf brothers and sisters." Hans stood up "Germany has sent a message to England however, 've vill help you all by any means ve can spare, but ve vill not fight.' That is their vords." Hans lowered his head "I am sorry." He said apologizing.
"Now a silent vote will be taken, but first I think we should have certain individuals explain to us their reasoning for their decision." Tyler looked over at Cameron. Who was beginning to feel older then 18 standing there with the Werewolf Council. "Mr. Lupin if you please the floor is yours."
Cameron took a deep breath Tyler had warned him that he might need to speak, Cameron didn't want to join Voldemort it would put him against everything he believed in it would turn him against his family and friends.
"As far as the Ministry of Magic is concerned we are terrifying beasts, beasts that they must do their best to exterminate. We are dark creatures they say. What do you people think will happen if we join Voldemort! What if at the end of the damn war the light side is victorious and us having already joined the Dark Side we will be targeted and it will give the Ministry a reason to carry out its decision to finally get ride of the werewolves in England, and who knows this decision may very well carry over to all of Europe into Asia, even the United States will not be spared as the fear spreads into its soil corrupting and completing the vicious circle that will engulf the entire Wizarding World. Years ago the Ministry was in the plans for promoting a Werewolf Registration Regulation, which would have exposed every werewolf in England including here in the Werewolf City. My grandfather was the only member of the Werewolf Council to also be apart of the Ministry; he was able to reach the ministry before this law could be passed and convince the Ministry not to pass this law. However the Ministry is still trying they have been trying for years. If we can convince the Ministry that we will fight for them and not Voldemort we will be protected."
"But what if we help them win the war and when its all said and done they toss us aside and pass this law which you speak of!" One of the Elders asked
"I do not know what then it is just a chance that we'll have to take. The future is not my greatest concern my concern is the here and now. We must join the ministry even if it means fighting alongside our enemies." Cameron paused as a sharp pain erupted from his stomach knowing what laid upon the decision of the Werewolves, his fathers life.
Tyler saw the look on Cameron's face. But knew Cameron spoke the truth. Joining the Ministry was their best option, however it wouldn't be convincing the werewolves of this it would be the Ministry of Magic.
"Anyone for joining the Dark side?" Tyler asked "feel free to stand up and address the council voice your opinions now or let them forever rest with you."
Not a single hand raised not even Sestitio who Cameron was positive would push joining the Dark Side. "Then it is settled, the Werewolves are now fighting in the war." Tyler paused "now for the most difficult part of the process, convincing the Ministry of Magic. We will need to send a representative of some sort to negotiate with the Ministry to convince them that we are behind them."
The room went silent Cameron looked around no one seemed eager to take that job. Cameron knew why to, to make oneself known to the Ministry of Magic was a dangerous task. This would mean exposure and even ones life could be put in grave danger. When no one said anything Cameron knew he had to do it, if no one else would then he'd take up the position.
"I'll do it!" He shouted, "I'll represent the Werewolves I'll talk to the ministry!" Cameron stood tall in the center of the room the entire werewolf council and reps. Looking on.
At that moment Hans stood up and walked over to Cameron.
"I vill accompany Cameron maybe two verewolves can convince the Ministry." He said
"You don't have to Hans this means getting involved you know that right?" Cameron whispered.
"Ja I know but this is a task that is to difficult for one volf to handle. Besides despite vas my country vhishes I vant get involved." Hans said grinning, "as long as you do not mind the company of a full verewolf."
Cameron shook his head
"No of course I don't mind."
Tyler nodded
"Then Cameron Hans we will await your owl with the Ministries decision." Cameron and Hans nodded there was a *pop* and both Cameron and Hans Apparated away. "Good luck to you" Tyler said softly.
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Ooo I wonder what happens next? Will they convince the Ministry? Or will werewolves be wiped out!? Guess your just going to have to wait, but if you'd do me a favor while your waitin would you so kind as to review? No flames but kind criticism and ideas are welcome. Thanks *bows and leaves*