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Rozi126: i always appreciate your reviews. i know poor Remus, things don't get much better for him i'm afraid
Risi: Yep, Sirius isn't going to do much grovelling, not to Remus anyway. I think that Amaya will make him beg a bit though.
Paula: Remus was just terrified of hurting Amaya, she is his life. Things get worse for Remus before they get better, but Amaya won't let them forget what they did. That's all i will say clutches her outline to her chest protectively
Mahia: No, Amaya is certainly not alright with this, and well, read on.
Gwen Worshipper: glad you like the story, thanks for the review.
Dadaiiro: I'm afraid i can't answer any of your points as that will ruin the story, so you will just have to wait for the updates.
Dortha: Yep, Remus was really worried about this happening as he loves his daughter very much and also...er.. just read on.
Summer: Er... poor Sirius. Not too sure how you work that one out, but hey. Definately poor Remus, and things aren't going to get much better i'm afraid.
Crazy Psycho: Glad you liked the chapter
Hobey-Ho: No, there is no chance of flowery-ness. If you want a dark fic, maybe you could read my Feline's Lover Serpent's Prey fic. That is DARK!
A.N. To those of you who were wondering, Amaya was able to drag Remus away as she keeps a tiny part of her human mind, so that she can change back, a bit like animagus transformations. Thanks to Dortha for bringing that point to my attention. I have also included a bit of a dialogue she sent me, so this chapter is for you.
Enjoy.
'Come on, almost there.' Remus gently guided his daughter to the sofa in the lounge. With a sigh of relief, Amaya dropped onto the soft cushioned seat. Sirius followed, carrying Amaya's bag of belongings. 'I'll put the kettle on.' Amaya frowned after him. 'Why is he still here? Papa, why haven't you gotten rid of him?'
Remus had been dreading this question. His worry must have shown on his face, because Amaya's frown deepened.
'We have things to talk about.'
'What things?'
'Just wait until Sirius comes with the tea. We will explain then.' The skin around Amaya's eyes and mouth tightened in anger in response.
China chinked together as cups of tea were passed around. A few moments of tense silence passed before Amaya set her cup firmly on the floor.
'Alright. Out with it. What's wrong? What is it that you have to tell me, that …he has to be here for?' The two men exchanged a glance, Remus resigned, Sirius determined. Sirius too set his cup on the floor, 'I'll tell her shall I?' Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out a scroll of thick parchment, and handed it to Amaya.
'Tell me what?'
'Sirius…' Remus began, but Sirius overrode what he was about to say. 'Remus and I have come to a decision.' Remus hung his head, and the skin around Amaya's mouth tightened even further.
'What decision?'
'I am going to take part guardianship of you. Take a look, the contract is there. You are to live with the both of us. We will arrange when I am to pick you up, except for full moons which you will always spend with me.' Amaya burst out into raucous laughter. Laughter than trailed off when she saw the resigned, saddened look on her Papa's face, and the resolute one on Sirius'. Opening the parchment, fingers trailing over the smooth texture, she read:
Contract for the Guardianship of Amaya Felicity Angelique Lupin
Parents: Remus Jean Lupin (carrier)
Sirius Orion Anthony Polaris Canis Black
I Remus Jean Lupin do hereby give Sirius Orion Anthony Polaris Canis Black part guardianship of our child Amaya Felicity Angelique Lupin.
With my signature, I grant Mr Black full access to our child, whenever he requests it.
The contract carried both of the signatures, all that was needed now was hers.
'You can't be serious.' Amaya said incredulously. 'Papa, tell him he is talking rubbish. Papa. Papa?'
'He has a right to see you. You are his daughter as well.'
'Hmm. You've changed your tune.' Amaya stated, before rounding on Sirius. 'And what's this crap about stopping with you on full moon? What about Papa? He needs me. He'll hurt himself otherwise.' Realisation dawned on her. 'That is why you are agreeing to this. Because of the last full moon.' Remus nodded miserably. Throwing her self back into the chair, she narrowly missed head-butting James in the groin, as he walked in through the open-door with his family.
'Hey, watch it.'
'Sorry', Amaya muttered absent mindedly. 'Papa that has never happened before. What are the odds on it happening again? And I can control my magic now, so I won't burst in on you after you have transformed. Besides, I was three then and I didn't know how to trigger my transformation…' she broke off startled as Sirius sat up sharply. 'This has happened before.' He shouted. Remus slouched further into his seat. 'Why didn't you tell me?'
'What does it matter? It's none of your business anyway.'
'Of course it is, I'm your father.' Sirius said scathingly
'Yeah, you were there at conception, but nothing after. Papa has always been the one there for me, I want nothing to do with you, I never have.'
Sirius sat back, face calm. Eyes blazing with his fury. But Amaya wasn't finished. 'You mistrusted him, were going to arrest him.' She gave a derisive snort, 'You even beat him. When he was carrying me. What if you had hurt me, or caused him to miscarry.' Remus, and James although from where he stood Amaya couldn't see him, winced. 'And then you didn't really look for us. Sure, you put an ad in the Prophet, but that was it. If you had wanted to find us, you would have done.' Her angry words made Remus' mind up so that when Sirius turned to him for support, he had a strong put down ready.
'She is right Sirius.' As he spoke he ripped up the thick parchment and threw it into the fire. 'You weren't there, and you can't just walk back in and expect us to adjust our lives to suit you.' Sirius opened his mouth to speak, but Remus cut through him. 'We have our own lives now, and they don't include you. I'm sorry Sirius, but the answer is no. No, you can't see Amaya, no she will not stay with you, and no she will not stay with you during full moons.' Walking over to the door, he held it open for his former friends. 'Sirius, go anywhere near me or my daughter again, I will tear you to shreds. Lily, I wish to congratulate you on your son. Harry will become a good man, with a little work and less arrogance. James, I may possibly forgive you in time for doubting me, everyone makes mistakes, even for trying to send me to Azkaban, again everyone makes mistakes. But I will never, never forgive you for hurting me when I was carrying Amaya. Now please go.' With that he forcefully chivvied them out of the door, before slamming it in their faces.
'This is not over Lupin.' Sirius shouted through the wood. 'Far from over.'
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