A/N- Wow, this chapter took me a really long time to get up. The holidays
have been quite hectic. I have never had to baby-sit for so long and for so
many days in a row. I have a lot to say in this a/n today. Thank you all so
much for my reviews. I wish I had time to respond to you all but I barely
have time for this now. It is 12:15 a.m now and I have to wake up at 7:30
to baby-sit for 9 hours. I have to do that until Friday so I am quite
tired. I made a very stupid mistake of saying Harry was a cannibal in the
last chapter. I can't believe I said that but I think it was because I was
so tired when I wrote it. Please ignore that stupid slip-up. I got a
surprising review that I don't think I addressed in the last chapter.
Someone said that Harry sleeping in Sirius' room was "Michael Jacksonish" I
was really surprised by that but I do want to clear up the fact that that
was not how it was supposed to be implied. Harry slept in a different bed
and a different section of the room. They will have nothing more then a
father/son like relationship. I really hope no one else thought that but if
you did I apologize. I also am very glad to say that I think 3 of my
favorite author's are reading my fic. I don't know why but that makes me
feel so proud and happy. I love all my reviewers but I think my favorite
authors know who they are. I watched Harry Potter one and two again today.
When I babysat little kids today they wanted to watch HP 1 and I was so
happy. I saw Peter Pan and Cheaper by the dozen. They were both really
good. Jason Isaacs who plays Lucius Malfoy is hook in peter pan and he is
also Wendy's dad. He is such a good actor. I love watching movie with
actors that were in the Harry Potter movies. 22 weeks until POA comes out.
I am really that sad to be counting down. 22 weeks and 4 days.that's 5
months. Okay, enough of me blabbering. I doubt you all even read this. Here
is a LONG AWAITED CHAPTER! I hope it is satisfying.
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Godfathering
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"Harry, wake up. It's time for dinner. Go to the great hall," Lupin said shaking Harry lightly to wake him.
Harry moaned and opened his eyes. He remembered everything that happened and looked up at Remus.
"You have been sleeping all day. You should go to the great hall for dinner. Poppy told Dumbledore that you were sleep deprived so you were excused from classes."
Harry made his way to the great hall miserably trying to push away the thought of what he had done back into his mind. When he got in the great hall he immediately went to the Gryffindor table where he saw his friends had saved a seat for him. Harry didn't notice everyone crowded around the end of the Gryffindor table. Ron motioned down the table and Harry finally saw Dennis Creevey crying.
"What's wrong with Dennis?" Harry asked Hermione in a whisper.
Hermione sighed heavily. "Some of the owls around the school are dead. Dumbledore found out somehow. Dennis' new owl was one of them. It seems like some kind of creature attacked them but there are no traces of them."
"Wow, how did Dumbledore find out if there are no traces of the owl and what creature could have done it?" Harry asked playing dumb as well as he could.
"I told you, I don't know how Dumbledore knows. Do you think maybe.. Professor Lupin could have done it? I mean..there was a full moon last night."
"I don't think he could have done it Mione," Harry said cautiously. "He was in the hospital wing all night because he has had the muggle chill for a while."
"Where were you last night Harry?"
"I was in Sirius' quarters again. He conjured a bed for me so I can sleep there sometimes."
"Dumbledore allows that?" Ron asked.
"Well, he doesn't say anything against it."
"Oh, well that's good,' Hermione said, "but I think we should find out what happened to the owls."
"Hermione, just let the professor find out for once!" Ron said.
There conversation was interrupted by McGonagall tapping on her glass with her spoon and Dumbledore standing up.
"I am sorry to say that Hogwarts has lost a total of five owls. As of now the cause is unknown but lets us please have a moment of silence for the lost pets."
Harry felt extremely bad but made sure he didn't look like it. There was the respectful moment of silence before Harry grabbed a dinner roll and told his friends that he was going to the library.
Ron and Hermione were walking through the halls when they saw Professor Orion.
"Hello Si- Professor Orion," Hermione greeted.
"Hi, have you seen Harry?" Sirius asked.
"No but he said he was going to the library to make up some work for potions," Ron told him.
"We were going to go find him," Hermione said.
"Yeah," Ron told Harry's godfather, "We need to tell him about the Quidditch notice McGonagall posted. He didn't get it since he stayed in your room last night."
"What? He wasn't in my room last night..."
"He wasn't"
"No," Sirius said worriedly, "He hasn't stayed in my quarters for a while now."
Hermione and Ron exchanged glances.
"So where was he?" Ron asked looking back at Sirius.
"Damn," Sirius swore and was off without another word.
His mind was racing. Last night was the night of a full moon and Harry wasn't in his room or the common room. What could that mean. His thoughts were interrupted by the sudden collision he had with another person. It was exactly who he was thinking about.
"Harry!" Sirius exclaimed pulling himself up and then Harry.
"Hi, Orion," Harry said rubbing his head where he had hit.
"Where were you? I was looking for you."
"Oh, I was in the library. Where are you going?"
Sirius thought quickly. "To the owlry. Will you come with me to deliver a letter?"
Harry hesitated. "Sure," he finally said, "Who are you sending it too?"
Orion immediately stuck his hand in his pocket with his wand and conjured a letter to be brought to himself.
"Just a letter for the order. Lets go," he lied.
"Okay," Harry said and followed his godfather up to the owlry.
They made small talk along the way and when they got there Sirius found an owl to take his fake letter.
Harry looked at the owls and thought back to the night before. It was strange how he couldn't remember what happened. Unconsciously he grabbed at an owl and was actually about to put it in his mouth. He didn't even realize he was doing until Sirius' scream brought him back to reality.
"Harry!"
Harry looked at what he was doing and let go of the owl.
"Oh my god," He said under his breath and ran to the door.
"Harry wait!" Sirius said and closed and locked the only exit.
Harry went as close to the door as he could and he looked down avoiding his godfathers eye contact at all costs.
"Harry, come here."
Harry didn't move.
"Please Harry," Sirius asked nicely.
Harry turned around but didn't look at Sirius.
"You are a werewolf!" Sirius said sharply but quietly.
"What?" Harry yelled.
"This is exactly what happened with Remus. He.he tried to eat fish. I knew it. This is why the owls are gone and you weren't in your room last night."
Sirius was more talking to himself at this point but Harry blasted the door open and ran out. He ignored the calls behind him from his godfather and he ran down the halls.
He went straight to the hospital wing to see Remus but he wasn't there. Harry found him in his room. He ran in and said, "Remus! Orion knows!" he yelled and then stopped. Sirius was sitting next to Remus on the couch.
"Harry, why didn't you tell me before? What happened?" Sirius asked with a face that expressed both hurt and worry.
"Harry why don't you sit down?" Remus asked.
Harry nodded and sat down apprehensively.
"What happened? Who bit you? Remus?" Sirius asked. The questions were piling up quickly and Harry was becoming more and more overwhelmed. Remus saw this and immediately interrupted.
"Sirius, calm down and let Harry explain."
There was a minute or two of silence before Harry spoke.
"Yeah Sirius. I'm a werewolf. I didn't want to tell you because I didn't want you to be worried. I'm okay..but I didn't want to be a bother."
"Harry, you aren't a bother. I could have been there with you. I could have helped you."
"I know.."
"Who bit you Harry? When did it happen? Who did you tell?"
Harry looked over at Remus who nodded.
"Moony did."
Sirius shot out of his seat.
"WHAT?"
"Wait I can explain Sirius. It was my fault!" Harry lied.
"No it wasn't Harry! Don't be stupid!" Remus shot.
"CAN EVERYONE JUST SHUT UP SO I CAN EXPLAIN?" Harry yelled.
That certainly got the two men's attention and they both sat back down and tried to not say anything.
"Okay, I was bitten in June and I have been keeping it a secret from everyone but Remus and Professor Snape. Actually..Moony found out and so did Snape on their own."
"How did they find out?" Sirius asked.
Harry sighed. "Snape found out after I stole the ingredients for Wolfsbane potion and Remus saw me on the night of a full moon."
"And how were you bitten exactly?" Sirius asked with slight disgust.
"I.I wouldn't let Remus leave when he said he had too and he didn't take his potion in time. No one found out for months. I learned how to make Wolfsbane but Snape has been helping me lately."
Harry told that lie because he didn't want Remus to be blamed.
"People knew and no one told me? Remus YOU bit him!" Sirius again exploded.
"Sirius, uh..could I talk to you alone?" Harry asked hesitantly.
Before Sirius had a chance to answer Harry dragged him into the other room.
"I'm sorry I didn't tell you Sirius but I don't need you blowing up at Remus. It was not at all his fault. I know I should have told you.I'm sorry."
"Harry, I wish you did tell me but there isn't anything I can do about it now. We should talk tomorrow. For now.go see Hermione and Ron. They were looking for you."
Harry nodded sadly and left. Sirius went back to speak to his best friend.
"Remus! Why didn't you tell me? How long have you known..wait, you bit him so you knew the whole time. Can you just..EXPLAIN more!" Sirius bellowed. He could tell Harry felt ashamed about the whole thing so he decided to save his emotions and questions for Remus.
"Sirius, I didn't remember. I don't know why but my memory was completely blank of that night. I didn't find out till a lot later and I owed it to Harry to not tell anyone. He really didn't want you to know. I am not sure if it is because he is ashamed..or he didn't want you mad at me. Please don't be mad at him though Padfoot. I don't know if the boy could handle that."
"And Snape knew?"
Moony nodded.
"Why didn't he say anything?" Sirius asked gruffly.
"I don't know Sirius"
Harry tried to explain to Hermione and Ron why he wasn't in the Gryffindor common room or Sirius room. He told them he had been sick and that he went to the hospital wing but he didn't want them to know or give him pity. It was a sorry lie but they believed it nonetheless.
The next day when they went to Divinations class Harry and everyone else saw Professor Stratus painting away in the corner. Since they were early Harry looked at the picture without Stratus seeing.
The picture was very odd and mysterious indeed. It had a large circle, which looked like a full moon. In the middle of the moon there was a lightening bolt just like Harry's scar. Around the moon were eight large circles. Inside four of the circles there were drawings. There was a black dog, a wolf, a potions vial and a cloud. The other circles were blank. Professor Stratus turned around slowly to meet Harry's eyes.
What did this painting mean? The black dog was like..Sirius. The wolf was like Remus. The potions vial was like Snape and the cloud.. What was the cloud supposed to represent?
Professor Stratus nodded his head slightly without saying anything and soon people started filing in. The class went as normal as it did all the time. At lunch Harry asked Hermione a question the popped into his head.
"Hermione, what does 'stratus' mean?"
"Stratus is a low-altitude cloud formation consisting of a horizontal layer of gray clouds."
"How did you know that off the top of your head?" Ron asked. "You sound like a dictionary."
"I don't know Ron. Why do you want to know Harry?" Hermione asked.
Stratus meant cloud. The picture inside one of the circle was a cloud. Inside the circles represented a person who knew about Harry's lycanthropy. Does that mean the empty circles were going to be filled in as time progressed? Harry had to go see Professor Stratus.
"Just curios. I got to go," Harry said and hurried out of the great hall.
A/N- Finished with this chapter. I hope you aren't disappointed. I think I am a little. I am not sure if I liked how this came out. Again, I am sorry it took so long. This chapter just wouldn't come out as I planned. I have a poll. Please answer it!
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Godfathering
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"Harry, wake up. It's time for dinner. Go to the great hall," Lupin said shaking Harry lightly to wake him.
Harry moaned and opened his eyes. He remembered everything that happened and looked up at Remus.
"You have been sleeping all day. You should go to the great hall for dinner. Poppy told Dumbledore that you were sleep deprived so you were excused from classes."
Harry made his way to the great hall miserably trying to push away the thought of what he had done back into his mind. When he got in the great hall he immediately went to the Gryffindor table where he saw his friends had saved a seat for him. Harry didn't notice everyone crowded around the end of the Gryffindor table. Ron motioned down the table and Harry finally saw Dennis Creevey crying.
"What's wrong with Dennis?" Harry asked Hermione in a whisper.
Hermione sighed heavily. "Some of the owls around the school are dead. Dumbledore found out somehow. Dennis' new owl was one of them. It seems like some kind of creature attacked them but there are no traces of them."
"Wow, how did Dumbledore find out if there are no traces of the owl and what creature could have done it?" Harry asked playing dumb as well as he could.
"I told you, I don't know how Dumbledore knows. Do you think maybe.. Professor Lupin could have done it? I mean..there was a full moon last night."
"I don't think he could have done it Mione," Harry said cautiously. "He was in the hospital wing all night because he has had the muggle chill for a while."
"Where were you last night Harry?"
"I was in Sirius' quarters again. He conjured a bed for me so I can sleep there sometimes."
"Dumbledore allows that?" Ron asked.
"Well, he doesn't say anything against it."
"Oh, well that's good,' Hermione said, "but I think we should find out what happened to the owls."
"Hermione, just let the professor find out for once!" Ron said.
There conversation was interrupted by McGonagall tapping on her glass with her spoon and Dumbledore standing up.
"I am sorry to say that Hogwarts has lost a total of five owls. As of now the cause is unknown but lets us please have a moment of silence for the lost pets."
Harry felt extremely bad but made sure he didn't look like it. There was the respectful moment of silence before Harry grabbed a dinner roll and told his friends that he was going to the library.
Ron and Hermione were walking through the halls when they saw Professor Orion.
"Hello Si- Professor Orion," Hermione greeted.
"Hi, have you seen Harry?" Sirius asked.
"No but he said he was going to the library to make up some work for potions," Ron told him.
"We were going to go find him," Hermione said.
"Yeah," Ron told Harry's godfather, "We need to tell him about the Quidditch notice McGonagall posted. He didn't get it since he stayed in your room last night."
"What? He wasn't in my room last night..."
"He wasn't"
"No," Sirius said worriedly, "He hasn't stayed in my quarters for a while now."
Hermione and Ron exchanged glances.
"So where was he?" Ron asked looking back at Sirius.
"Damn," Sirius swore and was off without another word.
His mind was racing. Last night was the night of a full moon and Harry wasn't in his room or the common room. What could that mean. His thoughts were interrupted by the sudden collision he had with another person. It was exactly who he was thinking about.
"Harry!" Sirius exclaimed pulling himself up and then Harry.
"Hi, Orion," Harry said rubbing his head where he had hit.
"Where were you? I was looking for you."
"Oh, I was in the library. Where are you going?"
Sirius thought quickly. "To the owlry. Will you come with me to deliver a letter?"
Harry hesitated. "Sure," he finally said, "Who are you sending it too?"
Orion immediately stuck his hand in his pocket with his wand and conjured a letter to be brought to himself.
"Just a letter for the order. Lets go," he lied.
"Okay," Harry said and followed his godfather up to the owlry.
They made small talk along the way and when they got there Sirius found an owl to take his fake letter.
Harry looked at the owls and thought back to the night before. It was strange how he couldn't remember what happened. Unconsciously he grabbed at an owl and was actually about to put it in his mouth. He didn't even realize he was doing until Sirius' scream brought him back to reality.
"Harry!"
Harry looked at what he was doing and let go of the owl.
"Oh my god," He said under his breath and ran to the door.
"Harry wait!" Sirius said and closed and locked the only exit.
Harry went as close to the door as he could and he looked down avoiding his godfathers eye contact at all costs.
"Harry, come here."
Harry didn't move.
"Please Harry," Sirius asked nicely.
Harry turned around but didn't look at Sirius.
"You are a werewolf!" Sirius said sharply but quietly.
"What?" Harry yelled.
"This is exactly what happened with Remus. He.he tried to eat fish. I knew it. This is why the owls are gone and you weren't in your room last night."
Sirius was more talking to himself at this point but Harry blasted the door open and ran out. He ignored the calls behind him from his godfather and he ran down the halls.
He went straight to the hospital wing to see Remus but he wasn't there. Harry found him in his room. He ran in and said, "Remus! Orion knows!" he yelled and then stopped. Sirius was sitting next to Remus on the couch.
"Harry, why didn't you tell me before? What happened?" Sirius asked with a face that expressed both hurt and worry.
"Harry why don't you sit down?" Remus asked.
Harry nodded and sat down apprehensively.
"What happened? Who bit you? Remus?" Sirius asked. The questions were piling up quickly and Harry was becoming more and more overwhelmed. Remus saw this and immediately interrupted.
"Sirius, calm down and let Harry explain."
There was a minute or two of silence before Harry spoke.
"Yeah Sirius. I'm a werewolf. I didn't want to tell you because I didn't want you to be worried. I'm okay..but I didn't want to be a bother."
"Harry, you aren't a bother. I could have been there with you. I could have helped you."
"I know.."
"Who bit you Harry? When did it happen? Who did you tell?"
Harry looked over at Remus who nodded.
"Moony did."
Sirius shot out of his seat.
"WHAT?"
"Wait I can explain Sirius. It was my fault!" Harry lied.
"No it wasn't Harry! Don't be stupid!" Remus shot.
"CAN EVERYONE JUST SHUT UP SO I CAN EXPLAIN?" Harry yelled.
That certainly got the two men's attention and they both sat back down and tried to not say anything.
"Okay, I was bitten in June and I have been keeping it a secret from everyone but Remus and Professor Snape. Actually..Moony found out and so did Snape on their own."
"How did they find out?" Sirius asked.
Harry sighed. "Snape found out after I stole the ingredients for Wolfsbane potion and Remus saw me on the night of a full moon."
"And how were you bitten exactly?" Sirius asked with slight disgust.
"I.I wouldn't let Remus leave when he said he had too and he didn't take his potion in time. No one found out for months. I learned how to make Wolfsbane but Snape has been helping me lately."
Harry told that lie because he didn't want Remus to be blamed.
"People knew and no one told me? Remus YOU bit him!" Sirius again exploded.
"Sirius, uh..could I talk to you alone?" Harry asked hesitantly.
Before Sirius had a chance to answer Harry dragged him into the other room.
"I'm sorry I didn't tell you Sirius but I don't need you blowing up at Remus. It was not at all his fault. I know I should have told you.I'm sorry."
"Harry, I wish you did tell me but there isn't anything I can do about it now. We should talk tomorrow. For now.go see Hermione and Ron. They were looking for you."
Harry nodded sadly and left. Sirius went back to speak to his best friend.
"Remus! Why didn't you tell me? How long have you known..wait, you bit him so you knew the whole time. Can you just..EXPLAIN more!" Sirius bellowed. He could tell Harry felt ashamed about the whole thing so he decided to save his emotions and questions for Remus.
"Sirius, I didn't remember. I don't know why but my memory was completely blank of that night. I didn't find out till a lot later and I owed it to Harry to not tell anyone. He really didn't want you to know. I am not sure if it is because he is ashamed..or he didn't want you mad at me. Please don't be mad at him though Padfoot. I don't know if the boy could handle that."
"And Snape knew?"
Moony nodded.
"Why didn't he say anything?" Sirius asked gruffly.
"I don't know Sirius"
Harry tried to explain to Hermione and Ron why he wasn't in the Gryffindor common room or Sirius room. He told them he had been sick and that he went to the hospital wing but he didn't want them to know or give him pity. It was a sorry lie but they believed it nonetheless.
The next day when they went to Divinations class Harry and everyone else saw Professor Stratus painting away in the corner. Since they were early Harry looked at the picture without Stratus seeing.
The picture was very odd and mysterious indeed. It had a large circle, which looked like a full moon. In the middle of the moon there was a lightening bolt just like Harry's scar. Around the moon were eight large circles. Inside four of the circles there were drawings. There was a black dog, a wolf, a potions vial and a cloud. The other circles were blank. Professor Stratus turned around slowly to meet Harry's eyes.
What did this painting mean? The black dog was like..Sirius. The wolf was like Remus. The potions vial was like Snape and the cloud.. What was the cloud supposed to represent?
Professor Stratus nodded his head slightly without saying anything and soon people started filing in. The class went as normal as it did all the time. At lunch Harry asked Hermione a question the popped into his head.
"Hermione, what does 'stratus' mean?"
"Stratus is a low-altitude cloud formation consisting of a horizontal layer of gray clouds."
"How did you know that off the top of your head?" Ron asked. "You sound like a dictionary."
"I don't know Ron. Why do you want to know Harry?" Hermione asked.
Stratus meant cloud. The picture inside one of the circle was a cloud. Inside the circles represented a person who knew about Harry's lycanthropy. Does that mean the empty circles were going to be filled in as time progressed? Harry had to go see Professor Stratus.
"Just curios. I got to go," Harry said and hurried out of the great hall.
A/N- Finished with this chapter. I hope you aren't disappointed. I think I am a little. I am not sure if I liked how this came out. Again, I am sorry it took so long. This chapter just wouldn't come out as I planned. I have a poll. Please answer it!
POLL!
Should I change this fic to Pg 13?
Yes? No?
PLEASE ANSWER AND PLEASE REVIEW!!
Virtual cookies to you all!
Child of new dawn- I am so happy you are reviewing my story! I love yours so much and I am SO happy that you are doing a sequel! PLEASE update soon!
Celebony- Of course I love you. PLEASE UPDATE SOON! Did I mention I LOVE YOUR STORY SO MUCH?
Again, thanks to all you loyal reviewers.