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Chapter 37 – Painful Reality
The Lessons were becoming something akin to a reassurance. We were making ourselves believe that we were that little bit more prepared for whatever Voldemort would throw at us.
I think that may have been our weakness.
We were never ready, no one was, and not even Dumbledore knew what to expect this time. It frightens me to think of it today but I still felt strangely protected with Sirius at my side.
Then Voldemort did something that I have never forgiven and still grieves me even today.
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(1976)
Remus chuckled again as he watched Sirius frown at being pinned to the floor again by not only Alice but also Emmeline as well. They both were sat astride his back one pinning his arm behind him and one holding his legs in a brace.
"Right so," Sirius said calmly, "Girls -aren't- weaker then guys then."
The two girls nodded in a 'damn straight' manner as Remus laughed again, walking over to help his boyfriend up who had just been freed. James was beside himself with laughter and Lily was leaning on him, as the two looked ready to collapse into hysterics. Peter giggled from his place by Frank Longbottom.
The group was just getting back into the lesson when Dumbledore walked through the doors with an unnaturally sombre face. Professor McGonagoll was walking behind him looking almost in tears as they both walked towards the group. The unusual sight was enough to make any laughter die instantly to make way for guarded curiosity.
"Mr Lupin, could I speak to you in my office please?" Dumbledore asked in a soft voice and Remus could feel an ice-cold ball of dread form in his stomach.
"Maybe you should come to Mr Black." Dumbledore added and after a brief exchange between the two teenagers they followed the two professors out of the hall until they were finally at the Headmaster's office.
Dumbledore moved to sit behind his desk but then seemed to think better of it and so turned so he was leaning against it instead. McGonagoll sat in a chair facing the desk and the two teenagers sat in the other two facing the desk, Sirius now grabbing Remus's hand in support for whatever it was.
"Remus...There was an attack in Bristol about two hours ago..." Dumbledore stated and Remus could feel his body tremble now, Sirius squeezing his hands tightly.
"The Death Eaters seem to have reached a new level of violence and so they scourged the city for any Muggle-Born wizards and Witches."
The werewolf's heart began to beat harshly as licked his lips nervously and spoke in a shaky voice.
"Is my mum..." He started but he couldn't finish.
Dumbledore looked at him and after a few moments he moved forward so he was kneeling before the boy.
"They raided your house and tried to attack your mother but your father fought against them. Your mother was given time to send for Aurors but...your father is in bad shape Remus. He is currently being held at St Mungo's in the emergency ward,"
Remus let out a little moan of pain as he gripped Sirius's hand,
"And I've been given permission to use a Portkey so you can get there as soon as possible."
Remus was shaking terribly now and little sobs escaped him as he felt his eyes tear up. Sirius leant over to wrap a protective arm around his shoulders as he pushed the distraught boy's head to rest on his shoulders. Then the animagus turned towards the Headmaster, mouth open to speak but Dumbledore beat him to it.
"Of course you're going Sirius, I think both Remus and Brigit need your support right now."
Nodding and feeling sick Sirius helped his boyfriend to stand as Dumbledore turned back to his desk. McGonagoll was offering little strokes of the werewolf's shoulders, as she seemed to resist crying for one of her secretly favourite students.
Dumbledore turned back with a book in his hand and after a quick briefing of how long until it worked he handed it to the two boys.
"Ok boys, it'll be activated in three, two, one..."
They both felt sharp tugs around their navels as they spun to their destination. They came to a jerky stop somewhere in what looked like the parking lot space of St Mungo's. Sirius grabbed Remus's hand and they both ran towards the front doors of the Wizarding hospital into the large waiting room of the first floor.
"Can I help you?" A kind receptionist asked from behind the desk, frowning a little in worry at the trembling form of Remus but Sirius managed to gasp out a reply.
"Ethan Lupin, we're here to see Ethan Lupin. He was attacked today."
Nodding the woman pointed to some elevators.
"Fourth floor, Spell Damage room 34c." She gave them a smile but they were already running to the lift doors, springing inside and Sirius pushed the button. He then turned and pulled Remus into a tight embrace as the boy finally let the silent tears roll down his cheeks, hardly believing that only half an hour before he's been laughing with his friends.
"It's ok Remus, It's ok shh." Sirius whispered as he rocked the boy gently, stroking his hair softly as he let the boy sob into his shoulder. The doors dinged open and taking his lovers hand once more Sirius led him into the waiting room of this floor.
"Remus!"
They both looked up to see Brigit Lupin running over to them, tears staining her face. Remus broke free from Sirius and ran over to take his mother into his arms. She sobbed there with him for a moment as Sirius felt slightly out of place off to the side.
"Mum," Remus asked in a voice lush of tears, "Mum, is dad ok?"
His mother sobbed again into his shoulder and this time Sirius moved forwards to hug them both.
"They say t-there's a lot of damage," She said sobbing, "They aren't sure if...if..." She broke off again and Remus closed his eyes to hold back anymore tears.
"Can we see him?" He asked again as he fought against the lump in his throat.
"We can but he's n-not awake."
"Doesn't matter, I want to see him." Remus said and he turned to look at Sirius who now also had glassy eyes.
Brigit nodded and she took Remus's hand as she led him towards his father's room, Sirius grasping his shoulder reassuringly as they passed over the threshold. Remus looked towards the bed and held back a groan of painful sadness.
His father, so tall and strong now lay on white bed-sheets looking fragile. He had a breathing apparatus linked up to him and there were several bandages covering burns on his body. Trembling Remus moved towards the bed and he reached out a hand to cup one of the ones resting on his father's stomach.
"He looks so pale." He whispered and he took the seat beside the bed, not taking his eyes of his father's resting form.
Brigit was crying silently again and so Sirius took her into his arms letting her soak his shirt with tears. He swallowed thickly as he watched his boyfriend brush his father's hair off of his forehead.
Remus wanted so much just to ask his daddy to wake up but he didn't want to upset his mother further. He calmed himself by listening to his father's breathing, reminding himself that his father was indeed still alive and was breathing.
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Sirius stroked Remus's tawny hair as they boy lay with his head in the animagi's lap, Brigit Lupin leaning against his side with her head on his shoulder. He'd finally convinced the two Lupins to get some rest and that he'd stay awake ready to alert them about any changes in Ethan Lupin's condition but as of yet the man had remained motionless.
He wanted to hurt the Death Eaters, all of them for bringing such misery on such a wonderful family. He couldn't understand why Voldemort didn't go for his family, they deserved it more then anyone else, so much more then the Lupins did.
And what had Remus's parents done to warrant such an attack? Simply be part muggle and to him that wasn't a very good excuse, in fact it was the most cowardly, racist one he could think of.
It had been at least six hours since they had left the school and he began to wonder if Dumbledore had told his friend's about what had occurred or whether they were left to wonder about the circumstances. Had they continued with the lessons or had they simply given up for the night?
He sighed as he looked down at his sleeping lover again and lovingly stroked his hair out of his face. He prayed to every deity that he knew that they wouldn't take Remus's father away from him, from this family. It may have been horrible to wish it but if there was going to be a death toll starting he didn't want it to begin here.
He looked then at the sleeping Brigit Lupin. Tenderly he kissed the top of her head like a son would do to a good mother because that's what this family had done, they had accepted he was dating their son and had in fact treated him like how he imagined In-laws would do to a son-in-law. The Potters were like his real family, this one he had 'married' into.
His thoughts were cut off when he felt Remus stir before blinking blearily and sitting up. Sirius smiled kindly at him as he reached up to cup his cheek and rubbed a thumb under the red-rimmed amber eyes to wipe away the now dry tear tracks. Remus gave him the tiniest smile in return.
"Hey love." Sirius whispered not wanting to wake Mrs Lupin.
"Hey, how long have we been out?" Remus whispered back as he settled back against Sirius, his head resting against his mate's shoulder this time though.
"A while but I think you both needed it."
"Has he moved?" Remus asked in a quietly hopeful voice that Sirius felt his heart break a little. Solemnly he shook his head and he couldn't miss the slightly disappointed look in his lover's eyes.
"I'm sorry love." He whispered back honestly and Remus gave a weak shrug.
"Not your fault...Sirius?"
"Yes?" Sirius asked softly as he reached up to stroke the werewolf's hair again.
"...I'm glad that you're here."
The animagus smiled lovingly at him before placing a soft chaste kiss on his lips. Remus's eyes flickered shut as he willingly received it, drawing strength from his mate before pulling back and resting his forehead against his mate's.
"Anything for you Moonbeam."
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Brigit held Ethan's hand in her own, rubbing it gently between them as she remained watching his face for any signs of life save for the steady breathing. She would reach up every now and again to stroke a strand of greying hair out of his face.
Remus had gone to find some food for them and so Sirius remained beside her cupping a cup of coffee in his hands but not drinking it. He stared blindly down at it in his lap, his eyes glazed over when he heard a small voice call his name. Looking up he saw Brigit Lupin looking at him.
"I'm sorry, I was miles away then. What did you say?" He asked politely as he turned to her and she smiled gently at him.
"Thank you for being here Sirius, I'm glad Remus choose you...it seems like an age ago that we had you round for tea now."
Sirius gave her a kind lop-sided smile.
"French Onion soup and bad influences...that was a good night." He said and she managed a weak chuckle before looking back at Ethan's face again. Sirius grasped her shoulder reassuringly.
"If there is one thing I know about this family then it is that you're a bunch of fighters. He'll be ok, he has to be...he's a Lupin." He said kindly.
The next minute he knew he had Remus's mother sobbing both comforted by the words and worried for her husband into his chest where he sat stunned for a minute before giving her a one armed embrace.
"I-I just d-don't want to lose him." She stuttered through her tears and Sirius abandoned his drink to the bedside table so he could hold her properly as he rocked her.
"I know, I know." He said as he rubbed her back comfortably. He jumped a little when Remus moved round into their line of view, obviously back from his errand and he mimicked Sirius's embrace on the otherside of the woman.
"It's going to be ok Mum," He said in a calming tone, "This is dad, he'll be upsetting the nurses by next week."
Brigit chuckled a little as she wiped her eyes and both teenagers smiled at her.
"He'll b-be asking that young lady at the counter to s-sponge bath him." She said wiping her tears and both boys gave little chuckles.
"See, you know he will. Remain optimistic Mum, that's what Dad always says." Remus tightened his grip, as did Sirius.
"I've phoned the Potters as well to keep us company, I think we'll tire Sirius out if we keep sleeping and he doesn't." Remus added and Brigit nodded, cutting off Sirius's protests.
"Thank you so much Sirius." Mrs Lupin said as she hugged the young man again and smiling at both the Lupins Sirius pulled them both back into the hug.
(TBC)
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AN: And you all thought I would be getting Remus's Mum not long ago. That's right, I bet half of you forgot about my warning earlier!
Avain: Aye but at least I was able to save it eh, that's the good thing in the end right! I like Alice; she strikes me as a bubbly character that probably giggles about things for hours on end because they just tickle her fancy. And I agree on the Gobstones thing, we can buy it as a game but I'm pretty sure I'd get confused.
Legolas19: Good to here it lol.
Passionflower: Aye shortbread and a cuppa of PG Tips. That's the bloody life! My MSN name is my email address but I warn you now, I'm not a frequent visitor. I barely go on (I'm more of an email person myself). And may I say that you have the weirdest dreams ever...says a girl who had this whole dream featuring a war between wolfs and lions...there may be some meaning behind that lol. I was a wolf, it was weird. I have cool dreams though lol!
Kynny: Lol hey, just wanna say thanks for letting me prop up in your story, I was beside myself with laughter at all the antics the boys got up to. Now to your review, I really like the Prewetts; I have an idea of the Weasley twins in my mind for some reason. I'm ok on not having too many Ravenclaws, kind of shows their slight snobbery really (But I do like Ravenclaws like Terry Boot and such). And I hope you did well on your exam, I bet you whizzed it!
Suzuka West: Lol well I'm glad it was bearable, lucky I hadn't done a chapter like the one above otherwise I'd be in trouble lol.
Yaoi-is-gay-13: Nothing like a bit of hand to butt revenge Mwha!
Malfoyscutie: I was too, sucks dunit! Ah well I'm back now I suppose lol.
Kitty254781: Oh you poor dear, I know what that's like and it's kind of why I'm happily staying single right now. I'm glad that Full Circle can help though, You might like the new chapter then as Harry's oblivious and Cara is kind of turned on (lol). I hope you feel better soon though, hold on, it –does- get better!
Callista Silverheart: Your belief means a lot to me, thank you. Now (rubs hands together) to your boys. You little Minx lol! Two guys liking you at once, now that's not fair on the rest of us lol! Nothing wrong with a bit of harmless flirting though I suppose. I hope you have/had a brilliant night, get nice and pissed in honour of... well, anything should do really lol, in honour of pants, kitchen wear, does it really matter? Just get pissed lol!
Hpstoryguy: Nah I would never let some little bored kid put me off writing! I love it (and you guys) too much! Alas they did not ask, that's not how FFNet works. It's a 'no questions asked' policy so if someone says it's not yours then it's taken down, no trial giving. Sucks doesn't it. I sent them an email about that but surprise surprise they haven't answered back. But Full Circle is still in one piece and you can find it at ), you'll have to add the WWW though because everytime I put the link up FFNet takes it down (It can also be found in the summary for this fic).
Marble: Lol thank you, you're very sweet. You remind me of an angry puppy, I know that sounds bad but you're like my cute reviewer lol! It's meant as a compliment!
Lost Book: Maybe I'll draw it sometime. Oh I drew a sort of Gothy Harry the other day only not really, it was more like Harry in one of those old wide sleeved shirts in purple and black but he looks very cool! I'll have to make a website to house both pics and fics (that's not saying I will, I just think I should. I suck at things like that though lol).
Happo: Aye, that bloody big blue thing can be a pain in the arse sometimes. And that's fine, modesty can be a charm lol. Your anger was very much- appreciated lol.
Elrohir Lover: Down boy! (Pulls out water spray again)! But gosh, you make me blush. I wouldn't say beautiful but that doesn't mean I think I'm an ogre, I'm more your typical...um, Ooh think of Willow from Buffy right! Well she isn't stunning but there's a simplicity to her that's me! Lol look at me, blowing my own trumpet! I'm going to stop now before people think I'm big-headed (If it helps then I willingly say that I have seen a –lot- more attractive girls then me lol). I'm sorry to hear about your boyfriend though, I hope it's not too serious because that would suck. It doesn't seem like that long ago that you got with him.
Hp-Azn: With vengeance baby lol! For the link I sent you an email so hopefully you've got it but also look (points to chapter above), I'm bringing in angst lol!
Pippinsmyhobbit: Hope it works duck! Thank you though for your compliments, look at my blushing cheeks (points to pink skin). And tell me about it, I had a panic attack when I came to check it and it wasn't there anymore. Went for a roaring stomp around my house!
Kitarin: I might have to do the face off some time, but maybe when it's a little happier again.
White-Winged Sidhe: LMAO that's fine (Grabs a whimpering Sirius) this way bucko! Oh and give Buckbeak a pet on the head for me!
Obviously Oblivious: Lol thanks a bundle! And Will do!
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Chapter 37 – Painful Reality
The Lessons were becoming something akin to a reassurance. We were making ourselves believe that we were that little bit more prepared for whatever Voldemort would throw at us.
I think that may have been our weakness.
We were never ready, no one was, and not even Dumbledore knew what to expect this time. It frightens me to think of it today but I still felt strangely protected with Sirius at my side.
Then Voldemort did something that I have never forgiven and still grieves me even today.
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(1976)
Remus chuckled again as he watched Sirius frown at being pinned to the floor again by not only Alice but also Emmeline as well. They both were sat astride his back one pinning his arm behind him and one holding his legs in a brace.
"Right so," Sirius said calmly, "Girls -aren't- weaker then guys then."
The two girls nodded in a 'damn straight' manner as Remus laughed again, walking over to help his boyfriend up who had just been freed. James was beside himself with laughter and Lily was leaning on him, as the two looked ready to collapse into hysterics. Peter giggled from his place by Frank Longbottom.
The group was just getting back into the lesson when Dumbledore walked through the doors with an unnaturally sombre face. Professor McGonagoll was walking behind him looking almost in tears as they both walked towards the group. The unusual sight was enough to make any laughter die instantly to make way for guarded curiosity.
"Mr Lupin, could I speak to you in my office please?" Dumbledore asked in a soft voice and Remus could feel an ice-cold ball of dread form in his stomach.
"Maybe you should come to Mr Black." Dumbledore added and after a brief exchange between the two teenagers they followed the two professors out of the hall until they were finally at the Headmaster's office.
Dumbledore moved to sit behind his desk but then seemed to think better of it and so turned so he was leaning against it instead. McGonagoll sat in a chair facing the desk and the two teenagers sat in the other two facing the desk, Sirius now grabbing Remus's hand in support for whatever it was.
"Remus...There was an attack in Bristol about two hours ago..." Dumbledore stated and Remus could feel his body tremble now, Sirius squeezing his hands tightly.
"The Death Eaters seem to have reached a new level of violence and so they scourged the city for any Muggle-Born wizards and Witches."
The werewolf's heart began to beat harshly as licked his lips nervously and spoke in a shaky voice.
"Is my mum..." He started but he couldn't finish.
Dumbledore looked at him and after a few moments he moved forward so he was kneeling before the boy.
"They raided your house and tried to attack your mother but your father fought against them. Your mother was given time to send for Aurors but...your father is in bad shape Remus. He is currently being held at St Mungo's in the emergency ward,"
Remus let out a little moan of pain as he gripped Sirius's hand,
"And I've been given permission to use a Portkey so you can get there as soon as possible."
Remus was shaking terribly now and little sobs escaped him as he felt his eyes tear up. Sirius leant over to wrap a protective arm around his shoulders as he pushed the distraught boy's head to rest on his shoulders. Then the animagus turned towards the Headmaster, mouth open to speak but Dumbledore beat him to it.
"Of course you're going Sirius, I think both Remus and Brigit need your support right now."
Nodding and feeling sick Sirius helped his boyfriend to stand as Dumbledore turned back to his desk. McGonagoll was offering little strokes of the werewolf's shoulders, as she seemed to resist crying for one of her secretly favourite students.
Dumbledore turned back with a book in his hand and after a quick briefing of how long until it worked he handed it to the two boys.
"Ok boys, it'll be activated in three, two, one..."
They both felt sharp tugs around their navels as they spun to their destination. They came to a jerky stop somewhere in what looked like the parking lot space of St Mungo's. Sirius grabbed Remus's hand and they both ran towards the front doors of the Wizarding hospital into the large waiting room of the first floor.
"Can I help you?" A kind receptionist asked from behind the desk, frowning a little in worry at the trembling form of Remus but Sirius managed to gasp out a reply.
"Ethan Lupin, we're here to see Ethan Lupin. He was attacked today."
Nodding the woman pointed to some elevators.
"Fourth floor, Spell Damage room 34c." She gave them a smile but they were already running to the lift doors, springing inside and Sirius pushed the button. He then turned and pulled Remus into a tight embrace as the boy finally let the silent tears roll down his cheeks, hardly believing that only half an hour before he's been laughing with his friends.
"It's ok Remus, It's ok shh." Sirius whispered as he rocked the boy gently, stroking his hair softly as he let the boy sob into his shoulder. The doors dinged open and taking his lovers hand once more Sirius led him into the waiting room of this floor.
"Remus!"
They both looked up to see Brigit Lupin running over to them, tears staining her face. Remus broke free from Sirius and ran over to take his mother into his arms. She sobbed there with him for a moment as Sirius felt slightly out of place off to the side.
"Mum," Remus asked in a voice lush of tears, "Mum, is dad ok?"
His mother sobbed again into his shoulder and this time Sirius moved forwards to hug them both.
"They say t-there's a lot of damage," She said sobbing, "They aren't sure if...if..." She broke off again and Remus closed his eyes to hold back anymore tears.
"Can we see him?" He asked again as he fought against the lump in his throat.
"We can but he's n-not awake."
"Doesn't matter, I want to see him." Remus said and he turned to look at Sirius who now also had glassy eyes.
Brigit nodded and she took Remus's hand as she led him towards his father's room, Sirius grasping his shoulder reassuringly as they passed over the threshold. Remus looked towards the bed and held back a groan of painful sadness.
His father, so tall and strong now lay on white bed-sheets looking fragile. He had a breathing apparatus linked up to him and there were several bandages covering burns on his body. Trembling Remus moved towards the bed and he reached out a hand to cup one of the ones resting on his father's stomach.
"He looks so pale." He whispered and he took the seat beside the bed, not taking his eyes of his father's resting form.
Brigit was crying silently again and so Sirius took her into his arms letting her soak his shirt with tears. He swallowed thickly as he watched his boyfriend brush his father's hair off of his forehead.
Remus wanted so much just to ask his daddy to wake up but he didn't want to upset his mother further. He calmed himself by listening to his father's breathing, reminding himself that his father was indeed still alive and was breathing.
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Sirius stroked Remus's tawny hair as they boy lay with his head in the animagi's lap, Brigit Lupin leaning against his side with her head on his shoulder. He'd finally convinced the two Lupins to get some rest and that he'd stay awake ready to alert them about any changes in Ethan Lupin's condition but as of yet the man had remained motionless.
He wanted to hurt the Death Eaters, all of them for bringing such misery on such a wonderful family. He couldn't understand why Voldemort didn't go for his family, they deserved it more then anyone else, so much more then the Lupins did.
And what had Remus's parents done to warrant such an attack? Simply be part muggle and to him that wasn't a very good excuse, in fact it was the most cowardly, racist one he could think of.
It had been at least six hours since they had left the school and he began to wonder if Dumbledore had told his friend's about what had occurred or whether they were left to wonder about the circumstances. Had they continued with the lessons or had they simply given up for the night?
He sighed as he looked down at his sleeping lover again and lovingly stroked his hair out of his face. He prayed to every deity that he knew that they wouldn't take Remus's father away from him, from this family. It may have been horrible to wish it but if there was going to be a death toll starting he didn't want it to begin here.
He looked then at the sleeping Brigit Lupin. Tenderly he kissed the top of her head like a son would do to a good mother because that's what this family had done, they had accepted he was dating their son and had in fact treated him like how he imagined In-laws would do to a son-in-law. The Potters were like his real family, this one he had 'married' into.
His thoughts were cut off when he felt Remus stir before blinking blearily and sitting up. Sirius smiled kindly at him as he reached up to cup his cheek and rubbed a thumb under the red-rimmed amber eyes to wipe away the now dry tear tracks. Remus gave him the tiniest smile in return.
"Hey love." Sirius whispered not wanting to wake Mrs Lupin.
"Hey, how long have we been out?" Remus whispered back as he settled back against Sirius, his head resting against his mate's shoulder this time though.
"A while but I think you both needed it."
"Has he moved?" Remus asked in a quietly hopeful voice that Sirius felt his heart break a little. Solemnly he shook his head and he couldn't miss the slightly disappointed look in his lover's eyes.
"I'm sorry love." He whispered back honestly and Remus gave a weak shrug.
"Not your fault...Sirius?"
"Yes?" Sirius asked softly as he reached up to stroke the werewolf's hair again.
"...I'm glad that you're here."
The animagus smiled lovingly at him before placing a soft chaste kiss on his lips. Remus's eyes flickered shut as he willingly received it, drawing strength from his mate before pulling back and resting his forehead against his mate's.
"Anything for you Moonbeam."
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Brigit held Ethan's hand in her own, rubbing it gently between them as she remained watching his face for any signs of life save for the steady breathing. She would reach up every now and again to stroke a strand of greying hair out of his face.
Remus had gone to find some food for them and so Sirius remained beside her cupping a cup of coffee in his hands but not drinking it. He stared blindly down at it in his lap, his eyes glazed over when he heard a small voice call his name. Looking up he saw Brigit Lupin looking at him.
"I'm sorry, I was miles away then. What did you say?" He asked politely as he turned to her and she smiled gently at him.
"Thank you for being here Sirius, I'm glad Remus choose you...it seems like an age ago that we had you round for tea now."
Sirius gave her a kind lop-sided smile.
"French Onion soup and bad influences...that was a good night." He said and she managed a weak chuckle before looking back at Ethan's face again. Sirius grasped her shoulder reassuringly.
"If there is one thing I know about this family then it is that you're a bunch of fighters. He'll be ok, he has to be...he's a Lupin." He said kindly.
The next minute he knew he had Remus's mother sobbing both comforted by the words and worried for her husband into his chest where he sat stunned for a minute before giving her a one armed embrace.
"I-I just d-don't want to lose him." She stuttered through her tears and Sirius abandoned his drink to the bedside table so he could hold her properly as he rocked her.
"I know, I know." He said as he rubbed her back comfortably. He jumped a little when Remus moved round into their line of view, obviously back from his errand and he mimicked Sirius's embrace on the otherside of the woman.
"It's going to be ok Mum," He said in a calming tone, "This is dad, he'll be upsetting the nurses by next week."
Brigit chuckled a little as she wiped her eyes and both teenagers smiled at her.
"He'll b-be asking that young lady at the counter to s-sponge bath him." She said wiping her tears and both boys gave little chuckles.
"See, you know he will. Remain optimistic Mum, that's what Dad always says." Remus tightened his grip, as did Sirius.
"I've phoned the Potters as well to keep us company, I think we'll tire Sirius out if we keep sleeping and he doesn't." Remus added and Brigit nodded, cutting off Sirius's protests.
"Thank you so much Sirius." Mrs Lupin said as she hugged the young man again and smiling at both the Lupins Sirius pulled them both back into the hug.
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AN: And you all thought I would be getting Remus's Mum not long ago. That's right, I bet half of you forgot about my warning earlier!
Avain: Aye but at least I was able to save it eh, that's the good thing in the end right! I like Alice; she strikes me as a bubbly character that probably giggles about things for hours on end because they just tickle her fancy. And I agree on the Gobstones thing, we can buy it as a game but I'm pretty sure I'd get confused.
Legolas19: Good to here it lol.
Passionflower: Aye shortbread and a cuppa of PG Tips. That's the bloody life! My MSN name is my email address but I warn you now, I'm not a frequent visitor. I barely go on (I'm more of an email person myself). And may I say that you have the weirdest dreams ever...says a girl who had this whole dream featuring a war between wolfs and lions...there may be some meaning behind that lol. I was a wolf, it was weird. I have cool dreams though lol!
Kynny: Lol hey, just wanna say thanks for letting me prop up in your story, I was beside myself with laughter at all the antics the boys got up to. Now to your review, I really like the Prewetts; I have an idea of the Weasley twins in my mind for some reason. I'm ok on not having too many Ravenclaws, kind of shows their slight snobbery really (But I do like Ravenclaws like Terry Boot and such). And I hope you did well on your exam, I bet you whizzed it!
Suzuka West: Lol well I'm glad it was bearable, lucky I hadn't done a chapter like the one above otherwise I'd be in trouble lol.
Yaoi-is-gay-13: Nothing like a bit of hand to butt revenge Mwha!
Malfoyscutie: I was too, sucks dunit! Ah well I'm back now I suppose lol.
Kitty254781: Oh you poor dear, I know what that's like and it's kind of why I'm happily staying single right now. I'm glad that Full Circle can help though, You might like the new chapter then as Harry's oblivious and Cara is kind of turned on (lol). I hope you feel better soon though, hold on, it –does- get better!
Callista Silverheart: Your belief means a lot to me, thank you. Now (rubs hands together) to your boys. You little Minx lol! Two guys liking you at once, now that's not fair on the rest of us lol! Nothing wrong with a bit of harmless flirting though I suppose. I hope you have/had a brilliant night, get nice and pissed in honour of... well, anything should do really lol, in honour of pants, kitchen wear, does it really matter? Just get pissed lol!
Hpstoryguy: Nah I would never let some little bored kid put me off writing! I love it (and you guys) too much! Alas they did not ask, that's not how FFNet works. It's a 'no questions asked' policy so if someone says it's not yours then it's taken down, no trial giving. Sucks doesn't it. I sent them an email about that but surprise surprise they haven't answered back. But Full Circle is still in one piece and you can find it at ), you'll have to add the WWW though because everytime I put the link up FFNet takes it down (It can also be found in the summary for this fic).
Marble: Lol thank you, you're very sweet. You remind me of an angry puppy, I know that sounds bad but you're like my cute reviewer lol! It's meant as a compliment!
Lost Book: Maybe I'll draw it sometime. Oh I drew a sort of Gothy Harry the other day only not really, it was more like Harry in one of those old wide sleeved shirts in purple and black but he looks very cool! I'll have to make a website to house both pics and fics (that's not saying I will, I just think I should. I suck at things like that though lol).
Happo: Aye, that bloody big blue thing can be a pain in the arse sometimes. And that's fine, modesty can be a charm lol. Your anger was very much- appreciated lol.
Elrohir Lover: Down boy! (Pulls out water spray again)! But gosh, you make me blush. I wouldn't say beautiful but that doesn't mean I think I'm an ogre, I'm more your typical...um, Ooh think of Willow from Buffy right! Well she isn't stunning but there's a simplicity to her that's me! Lol look at me, blowing my own trumpet! I'm going to stop now before people think I'm big-headed (If it helps then I willingly say that I have seen a –lot- more attractive girls then me lol). I'm sorry to hear about your boyfriend though, I hope it's not too serious because that would suck. It doesn't seem like that long ago that you got with him.
Hp-Azn: With vengeance baby lol! For the link I sent you an email so hopefully you've got it but also look (points to chapter above), I'm bringing in angst lol!
Pippinsmyhobbit: Hope it works duck! Thank you though for your compliments, look at my blushing cheeks (points to pink skin). And tell me about it, I had a panic attack when I came to check it and it wasn't there anymore. Went for a roaring stomp around my house!
Kitarin: I might have to do the face off some time, but maybe when it's a little happier again.
White-Winged Sidhe: LMAO that's fine (Grabs a whimpering Sirius) this way bucko! Oh and give Buckbeak a pet on the head for me!
Obviously Oblivious: Lol thanks a bundle! And Will do!