A/N: Sorry for not updating for so long, its is just that between school, homework, tafe and being sick, I have no time to myself and when I do I'm to tired and stuffed to do anything.
Disclaimer: Don't own, don't sue.
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"Well" he said so only the horses will hear him, "If this is how he is like when he is only packing and moving house, I would hate to see what he is like when the students gets on his nerves. I'd hate to be in his way then, that's for sure."
Both horses snorted in agreement.
Chapter 13 – New Home and FamilyThe carriage pulled to a stop fifteen minutes later, after going through the town and then weaving through all the homes in the village.
Severus was the first to come out of the carriage and what he saw made the dark cloud he was wearing shift and then he laughed, for the house in front of him looked exactly like the Snape family summer house he used to spend his summers at as a child. The others climbed down and don't know what caused this sudden change in the Potions Master, but the didn't really mind as long as he was feeling better.
Adair hopped down from the carriage and held open the gate, gesturing for the others to enter the ground ahead of him. Once the last of the group walked past, Adair quickly let go of the gate, which closed behind him, and bounded on up ahead so he reached the door before Snape did and held that open for all to enter. The first thing they all saw when they entered was a staircase that led up to the second floor, but as they looked around the room they were in they found that it was one big room. To their left was a Dining room table and surrounding it were ten chairs. On their right was a living area with a large and lovely fireplace in the far wall. On either side of the mantle were two arm chairs with a coffee table between them and a three person couch behind the table. At the other end of the house, on the left was the kitchen and opposite it was a small study area with a desk and bookshelf. Behind the staircase that was in the center of the main floor was a door that led to the back garden.
Once Adair thought they had explored the ground floor sufficiently he led them up the stairs. On the second level they noticed that it was one long hallway that was divided by rails around a hole in the floor that let you see into the floor below. Adair first led them to the only door on the right, which was locate in the centre. Walking through the doorway they found it contained three rooms instead of the one they would have expected. There were identical beds at the end of each room with nightstands on one side and closets on the other. In the middle was a living area with two settee facing each other and separated by a coffee table. Directly opposite the door was a fireplace that had two doors flanking it. They found that one of the doors led to a balcony.
"This is going to be the boys' room. Your rooms," Adair said to Severus and Remus, "is a cross the halland has exactly the same layout as this, except you have king size beds instead of a double and the couches seat three instead of two. Now the bathroom is at the end of the hall. I am afraid you all have to share."
Draco looked outraged by this. "Share! You have got to be joking," he sneered.
Harry rolled his eyes at the stuck up boy. "The mirror will be relieved not to see your face very often."
Draco was about to retort, but one look at his godfather dissuaded him.
"Thank you for all your help, Adair." Remus said while Severus was giving Draco and Harry a lecture.
"Not a problem. Now I'd better be going. I've got other things to do today."
"I'll walk you to the door." Both creatures left the room and were soon followed by the other three.
Adair swung into his seat as the others gathered in the front to say good-bye when they heard some bumps and then a crash from the house across from them.
"Damn dogs!" A voice was heard from within. A window was then opened and a tennis ball was thrown outside. A girl of about 15 appeared at the window and looked for where the ball landed and glared at it.
Adair called out to her in concern. "Are you alright, Clare?"
The girl called Clare looked up to where Adair was with a startled look; only just noticing that he was there, and then she blushed.
"I'm fine, Adair. I'm sorry about my language."
Adair laughed at her tone. "It's perfectly alright. I'm happy to hear you curse, though it's very odd to hear those words coming from your mouth." Clare blushed again at his laughter and Adair drove off.
Harry and Draco headed inside, glaring at each other as they came to the door at the same time. Severus was about to go stop what ever fight that was about to start when he notice Lupin was still staring at the window were the girl disappeared into.
"Are you coming, Lupin?"
Remus was still looking at the window as he started towards the gate. "In a minute."
Severus' brow wrinkled as he frowned. "Where are you going?"
"To that girl's house." Remus replied and then turned to Severus "I smelled blood," he said as he continued on to the house.
Severus was about to follow when he heard shouting from his house and went to break up yet another fight between the two boys.
Remus knocked on the door before opening it and walking in. "Hello?" He called into the quiet house.
"In the kitchen," Clare answered after a moment.
Remus walked down the hall until he found the kitchen. Upon entering he saw no one. Then he heard a sound coming from the cupboard. The girl, Clare, was barely visible inside the small storage area, but Remus could see she was reaching up for something on a high shelf.
"I heard something fall before and I came to make sure that you're all right."
A timid voice answered, "I'm fine. I don't want to make you go out of your way."
"I can tell you are lying." Remus stated.
The girl sighed. "I can never lie. Not to anyone."
"If you're hurt you should be asking for help, not hiding it. Anyway, what are you doing in the cupboard?" Remus asked in a gentle voice.
"I'm trying to get the first aid kit. I'll be out in a minute, why don't you take a seat at the table?" Remus reluctantly sat down as he was asked.
"I don't mean to be nosy, but I don't recognise your voice."
Remus laughed in amusement. "That's because I just moved here today. I'm Remus Lupin."
A crash sounded from the cupboard and Clare hobbled out, her eyes widein surprise. As she stood there in shock, Remus got a good look at her. She was slightly over her natural weight, but appeared to be quite fit. She wasn't what you would call beautiful, but she had a pretty manner about her. Her hair was a light brown, but what really caught his attention were her eyes. For behind her oval shaped glasses were his eyes, amber orbs specked with gold.
Remus stood slowly and their gazes locked. "What's your name?" He asked slowly.
"Clare Nicole MacLean." She said softly in response.
"Your mother, was her name Joy?"
A tear fell from Clare's eye as she answered. "Yes."
Remus pulled Clare into a hug, which she gladly returned. Remus had finally met his long lost daughter.
Clare quickly stepped back though and gasped in pain. Remus looked down at her leg. Her ankle was covered in blood. Remus quickly moved into action. He sat her in a chair and went into the cupboard where all the medical supplies were now lying on the ground. Remus scooped up what he needed and went back into the kitchen. There he sat down, bandaged his daughter's wound and talked with Clare for the rest of the afternoon.
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There we go. I may or may not be able to update till late November for Exams are starting in 2 weeks and I need to buckle down and study.
Review please. I hope you liked this chapter because it was hard to work out.
