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Can Love Find Me Now
Chapter 35
After the smoke clears and a not so happy Christmas
Remus landed with as much grace as he could; he had carried Mark Evans in his arms as they portkeyed to headquarters. He placed the boy on the large couch and made sure he was comfortable. Madam Pomfrey had placed splints on his broken leg and arm until she could get the potions she needed for his pain and to fix the bones. Remus told him to stay put and that he would be back in a few minutes; he would be back with the friends he would be staying with. He had just came to the entrance hall when Molly was letting Tonks in and asked her where Harry and the others were; he knew that Harry would have tried to stay up until they returned. Molly just pointed into the parlor and then went to the kitchen to make tea for everyone. Remus stood there trying to figure out how to approach his godson; he hoped that he would stay calm when he told him what they found. As he entered the room; he noticed the six sprawled out and talking quietly; they didn't even notice him enter the room.
Clearing his throat to get their attention; he moved over and sat on one of the chairs and waited for the group of kids to get settled. He wanted to tell them every thing he could but just couldn't find the words and for the life of him could not get his voice to work. He noticed that Ginny was studying his face and knew she was trying to figure out how to ask him the questions going through her mind. It didn't take her long before she stood up and engulfed him in a hug that would put her mother's hugs to shame; releasing him and returning next to Harry she started asking the questions.
"Sir, are you and the others ok?"
"Yes Ginny, we were lucky tonight; that there were only a hand full of deatheater's there and we were able to stop them form doing any more damage."
"Is…Mark…Ok?"
"Ginny you have to understand something"
"He's not dead is he?"
"No, he is not dead Luna but his grandparents"
"What, no…his…parents…tell me…that they…made it"
"I'm truly sorry Harry but we were too late to save them. Please let me tell you what I can before any of you ask any more questions. OK, when we got there we found the deatheater's sending up the dark mark at #11 Privet drive; they were only seven away from the Dursley's and we were able to stop them before they could kill anyone else. Mark's family lived at # 15 and had already been hit; Harry get that look off of your face and listen to me; they were hitting houses at random. We aren't for sure why they were there but we think that Peter or one of Voldemort's spies at the Ministry told him that you lived in Surrey; you know that your information is in the Ministry of Magic, because you used magic last year and they tried to charge you. We can only speculate why they were there; it could have been a random attack. It's good you were outside Harry because if you had been in the house his owl would have never found you; there are wards up so that strange owls can't find this house."
"Where is Mark at now sir?"
"First don't go charging out of here when I tell you ok."
"Why?"
"Mark has suffered a great loss and is in shock; madam Pomfrey did what she could for him there but he still has a broken leg and arm. She will be here as soon as she can with the potions to fix his bones; so you will have to be careful not to hurt him. He is on the couch in the formal living room resting; I told him I would be back in there soon with some friends. He doesn't know where he is or who is here but I am sure when he sees you all it will help. We have to make sure we give him support but also give him space to deal with the loss of his family."
"Can we go see him now?"
"Yes, I think it would be a good time to let him know who he will be staying with."
The six followed Remus towards the formal living room; Molly and Tonks right behind them. When they entered the room Mark was asleep on the couch; they all took seats and waited for madam Pomfrey to come with the potions for Mark. Molly and the house-elves made sure everyone had a cup of tea and some ginger biscuits. There was a low humming sound and Molly left the room; coming back a few minutes later with madam Pomfrey and professor Dumbledore. She woke the sleeping boy and made him take the potions she had brought. She fussed over him for a few minutes more before she said that he would recover and bid everyone good-night; leaving a dreamless sleep potion for him to use.
Mark gave his friends a weak smile; he was glad that the professors had brought him to this place. Dumbledore sat beside the boy; it was time to find out, who in his family knew that he was in fact a wizard. Mark drew back and tried to hide behind his headmaster as Winky tried to give him some tea; Dumbledore smiled at the boy's reaction and proceeded to explain about the house-elves.
"I see that you Mr. Evans have not ever met a house-elf before. This, my dear boy is Winky she is Mr. Potter's house-elf. The other house-elf is Dobby and he is here helping Mrs. Weasley at Mr. Potter's request. They will not harm you; that I can assure you but know they will be at your service while you are here."
"Where am I sir?"
"You are at the home of Mr. Potter and Remus Lupin."
"This is Harry's and professor Lupin's house and he has house-elves, ok am I dreaming or did I get a concussion?"
"No my dear boy you are not dreaming and yes this is their home."
"Where's Harry?"
"Sitting right over there but first I must ask you; of your living relatives do any of them know that you are a wizard?"
"I don't think so sir; mum was going to tell Nana and Papa. They were going to find out on Christmas and now their gone."
"I see, if there are none that know and this will have to be discussed with the ministry first but there is an origination that has a home in Hogsmeade for children that have lost their parents. So you may continue your wizarding education you would be the first to be accepted by the James and Lily Potter foundation."
"Who were they sir?"
"They my dear boy were Harry Potters parents; they died in the first war against Voldemort. I am sure Mr. Potter and his friends have told you some things about him."
"Yes sir, they did tell me some but what if my family doesn't want me to go there or to Hogwarts. I want to learn how to be a good wizard like you and Harry."
"We will do what is in our power to make sure that you are aloud to come back to school my dear boy; right now do not bother yourself with that. I will contact you're your family and let them know that you survived the gas explosion and I will be in contact with you about the arrangements for your parents and grandparents."
"Is that what is being told to the none magical people; I mean muggles?"
"Yes, it is for the best that the muggles not to know what is happening; there would be too much panic and there would be many repercussions. Tonks has brought your trunk and managed to bring some of your presents that were not destroyed; at this time I know that is of no concern but I felt you should have them."
"Thank you sir but how long will I get to stay here and if it is alright with you I would like my friends to go with me; when I go to the funeral."
"I will see what I can do on that matter Mr. Evans; now I must leave to take care of some business. Know that you are safe here and no harm will come to you; I will see you at Christmas dinner."
"Good-by sir"
Remus, Molly and Tonks followed Dumbledore out of the living room and walked him to the door; so Mark could have so time alone with his friends. In Harry fashion he apologized to Mark for not getting someone there quick enough and told him his owl was upstairs with Hedwig. Dobby popped in to see if there was anything they needed and then popped out to get them some snacks. Mark was not sure how to act around house-elves or Harry Potter and his friends. Yes, they had included him at Quidditch games and had even sat with him in the great hall for meals. There had been a time or two that they had included him in the common room; Ron was trying to teach him wizarding chess but would they treat him different now that he had lost his parents and grandparents. Harry hated to ask Dobby and Winky to move the sleeping bags into the living room but he wanted them to all be together tonight; just incase Mark needed any thing.
Molly Weasley came back into the living room to make sure they were getting ready for bed; acting in the motherly fashion she was know for; she gave each a hug and a kiss good-night; saving Mark for last. She sat on the couch with him for a few minutes talking to him in whispers and then hugged him and kissed his cheek as she tucked him in. She left the fairy lights glowing on the tree so they would have a little bit of light; just in case they needed anything during the night. She knew that Mark would need his friends around him tonight so she didn't fuss too much about the girls sleeping in the same room with four boys.
It had been a long and exhausting night for most of the house; it was a quarter after one and Bill, Charlie, Fred and George were just coming through the door; Arthur Weasley, Moody, and the Order members that had left with him were not back yet. Remus and Tonks had left with Dumbledore; they had went to the ministry to make sure the deatheater's were charged with the murders (18 counts) Assault with the intent to kill (34 counts) and to see if any of the Auror's had gotten any information about the attack and why they had not only picked Surrey but had picked Privet drive to attack. Dumbledore wanted answers and would not stop for all the galleons in Gringotts; Tonks went to the office that held the records for underage wizard who had been charged with breaking the law; her job was to get every name of all the people that worked in that office. Remus and Dumbledore went straight to Minister Fudge's office; with the attack he should have been called in by the Auror's.
Dumbledore found the minister pacing his office; the look of fear in his eyes told the old wizard that it was time to have a better qualified person deciding things for the magical world. He cleared his throat to get the minister's attention; so he could get this over with and return to headquarters to check on the new house guest. The spoke for over an hour covering the possibilities of why the deatheater's were in Surrey and what they were looking for. Dumbledore discussed the fate of Mark Evans; the minister agreed that he should find out who would have custody of the boy and if they didn't know about his magical abilities then they would have to make sure things were done to insure the boy was taken care of and was able to continue his education. Cornelius Fudge tried to convince the headmaster that he was on his side but Dumbledore saw through the lies he was telling. Dumbledore knew he would have to handle this on his own and he would have to move fast so Fudge could not interfere. Dumbledore, Remus and Tonks returned to headquarters just as the clock struck four.
(Christmas Morning)
Molly Weasley was up by five o'clock Christmas morning; this was her normal routine every year since her oldest son had turned five. Every year she made sure there was plenty of food for her children and husband before they were aloud to open their presents. This year she not only had most of her children; she had Harry, Hermione, Neville, Mark, Luna, the Grangers, Mrs. Longbottom, and Mr. Lovegood. There were also the headmaster of the school, professor McGonagall and ten Auror's that had been told to spend the night after coming back to headquarters after the fight or the few that had been asked to stay for the celebration. She had sent her husband and Dobby outside to clear away the snow and charm the back yard to stay warm while everyone enjoyed the big breakfast that Winky, Dobby and Molly were making. At this special breakfast there would be bacon, sausage, fruit pies, pancakes, eggs, muffins, beans, grilled tomato's, Whitefish, Black pudding, chips, porridge, cheese pastries, scones, waffles and by request of Dumbledore lemon tarts. To drink there was the usual like tea, coffee, pumpkin juice, grape juice, cider, hot chocolate and milk. By the time breakfast was ready all the adults were up and ready for the wonderful smelling food that had woken them up; by seven-thirty Remus decided that it was time for the "Children" to get up and eat so presents could be opened. He knew that Mark might not be in the mood for a celebration but they were all going to do their best to make this day a good one for him; it was the least they could do.
When he opened the door to the living room; half of them were just waking up; Neville, Luna and to his surprise Mark. It took twenty minutes to get Ron and Ginny awake. Harry was easy to get wake but getting him to get up was a different story; Ginny took over for Remus and went over and just whispered (we have to do this for Mark now get up) in his ear and he was up in a flash. Remus informed them that breakfast had been set up in the back yard and to make their way there; he tried to joke around with them by telling them that the big kids were waiting to open their presents and could do so until the little kids were done eating. That got him a lot of dirty looks and a few whispered comments that would have curled Molly Weasley's hair; some were from her own children. They had all slept in their clothes; so they just followed Remus to the backyard for breakfast. By eight-thirty breakfast was over and they all were headed into the formal living room to open presents. Dobby and Winky had taken care of the sleeping bags the six had used and had set up trash bins for the wrapping paper. When the two tried to leave; Harry made them set down with the others; while Charlie, Fred and George handed out the gifts to their owners.
Arthur had gotten a Weasley sweater and a book about muggle inventions from his wife; his children had gotten him many new robes (from all of his children), a wand holster (from Fred and George), Dragon hide boots (from Charlie), a book on muggle barbequing (from Bill with a little help from Harry), a wizards pocket watch (from Ron, with an added protection charm on it), a knitted scarf (from Ginny) and a muggle flashlight with extra batteries (from Harry, Remus and Hermione with help from Remus ). Molly had gotten a necklace (from her husband), an Egyptian style ring (from Bill), a new owl (from Charlie because Errol was just too old), A family History, with pictures from the age of eleven (their first year at Hogwarts) to the present day (from Fred and George), brand new dishes and pots and pans (from Ron, Ginny, Harry and Hermione).
The six had gotten together and bought Dobby and Winky nice clothes and a few things to decorate their room; Harry wanted them to have nice things. Even though he had received the money from Sirius; Ron bought simple things for his friends. Hermione received the only "special gift" out of the group; Ron had bought her a simple gold chain with a wand charm; he had gotten Luna, Neville and Harry loads of candy and each a book on advanced defense spells, charms and hexes. As everyone opened their gifts; Harry would glance around the room to see the expressions from the group of friends and family. Hermione had gotten Ron Chudley Canon posters for his room, Ginny muggle makeup (she had owled her mother and asked her to purchase these for her), Hogwarts a History-revised (she felt he needed to know things in it about Voldemort). Ginny had decided that they each needed a special gift and had bought a watch (she had gotten a good deal since she bought so many) for each of her friends; these watches had hands like her fathers clock at home; this way they would know when one of the others were in danger or just out in their forms playing in the woods. No one wore a watch except Harry but it hadn't worked since the Triwizard Tournament. Harry had placed all his presents to his friends in the very back of the tree; that way his would be the last opened; he wanted to watch their faces as they opened them knowing they were from him.
Even though Harry had gone in with his friends to get Mr. And Mrs. Weasley a gift; he had decided to get them each a gift just from him. Harry never knew what to get anyone for Christmas but wanted this year to be special. Harry noticed that Charlie had gotten to the back of the tree and was now handing out his gifts; Molly Weasley received hers first. When she opened her gift; tears filled her eyes at the simple gift he had bought her. Inside the box was a simple plaque; the picture in the back ground was of a summer day; a mother beside a lake with her children having a nice picnic. It was simple but the words that were written on it is what made Molly Weasley cry.
Mum
Your heart is filled
With care and Love for me
I'm glad I have you
Thoughts of all
Your understanding too,
And on this day,
The happiness you have
Brought into my life
I want to let you know
I wish you every happiness
That this world can bring you
Because I love you so!
Fred handed the gift to Arthur; when he saw it was from Harry he got a confused look on his face but opened it. Inside was a simple plaque some what like the one his wife had gotten. It had a manly scene of a father and his sons fishing and some simple words that tore at the mans heart. The man felt honored that this young man felt that way about him; he would thank him after everyone was through opening their gifts.
IF I HAD A DAD
You are fair but hard when wrong is done
Your wise fatherly advice
Helping with my first crush
Your caring heart and loving manner
All these things make you a great dad
But If I had a dad;
I would Hope that he would
Be just like you
Because I Love you!
Harry gave professor Dumbledore a dozen new pairs of socks (one never has enough socks; the man had once told him) and a new magical gadget to add to his collection in his office; he wasn't sure if he had this one but felt the need to get it for him; since he had broken many of his things last year. Fred and George received ingredients to help the two produce more wonderful products; he gave Charlie season Quidditch tickets; Bill received a box of single earrings; each a different tooth from magical animals. He knew Hermione would expect a book but he had gotten her a necklace with a charm that looked like a book; next were Ron, Luna, and Neville's gift from Harry; he had given them each a holster for their wands and a knife in its own sheath that could be strapped to their ankle.
Ginny had been the hardest for Harry to buy a gift for; he wanted it to be something that she would want to keep forever. If they broke up or if something happened to him when he faced Voldemort; he decided to get her two gifts; the first was a wooden jewelry box; it was hand carved with six animals on it. There was a pair of young Unicorns, wolves, and two tigers relaxing by a stream and inside was a charm bracelet with six different animal charms; a wolf (standing for Luna and Neville), stag (for his dad), tiger (for him and Ginny), dog (for Sirius), Unicorn (for Ron and Hermione), and a werewolf (for Remus); representing the forms of the old and new marauders.
Mark had sat off to the side during the unwrapping of gifts; he had gotten things for school for him parents; a nice owl cage and treats from his six friends and to his surprise a Weasley sweater (Mrs. Weasley had knitted it the night before); red and a big M in gold and a nice school bag from his grandparents. There were many packages of clothes from his parents and grandparents. To his surprise he had gotten (from Harry) a wand holster and a knife like Harry had given to his friends. He was happy that his friends were there for him but he just wanted to be alone; he missed his parents and grandparents.
Harry excused himself and went over to Mark and asked him to follow him upstairs; Harry held the door to his room open; letting Mark go first. Once inside he showed him where the bathroom was; his things that Tonks had brought up. Harry talk to him for a while about different things; losing a parent was hard and he wanted him to know that he was there for him. He let him know when he was ready to come back down that all his friends would be there for him and that if he hadn't come down for lunch he would send some up with one of the house-elves. Harry left Mark alone in the room; knowing that he needed time alone to deal with the death of his parents and grandparents; he had felt the same way when Sirius had died. It was going to take a lot of time for his friend to come to terms with everything that had happened over the past twenty-four hours. He made his way back down stairs to join his family and friends.
Mark didn't come down for lunch but with a little coxing from Mrs. Weasley he did come down for dinner. Everyone dressed in their best clothes for dinner (requested by Molly Weasley); Winky and Dobby even wore the little cloaks that Harry had gotten them for Christmas. There was polite conversation during dinner; they tried not to talk about deatheater's and Voldemort. They were half way through dinner when Dumbledore returned to headquarters. He joined the table and ate a bit of dinner before he requested Remus, Mr. And Mrs. Weasley, Harry, Mark and his friends to follow him into the parlor. Dumbledore asked them all to take a seat before he started his speech.
"I have asked you all here tonight to inform you that Minister Fudge has agreed to help out with the problem concerning Mr. Evans but I feel that he was not being truthful with Remus and I when we spoke. I felt the need to deal with this problem as soon as possible; with out his help or knowledge."
"Albus, what does this have to do with the other children?"
"Molly please let me continue and you will understand. I arranged for some of the order members to contact Mr. Evans family; to find out if anyone of them knew on his magical abilities. Alas none of them knew and had to have their memories altered. Mr. Evans made it clear that he wanted to return to Hogwarts and since we have him here in the care of the Weasley's and Remus I felt that not only Mr. Evans had a say in what would happen to him but you Molly and Arthur. I am sure he will want to ask his friends advice on this matter."
"Now Mr. Evans you have many choices and little time to decide; which I am truly sorry for but time is of the essence. You know your choices are to return to your family and not be able to return to Hogwarts; your second choice is to be one of the first students to live in the house provided by the James and Lily foundation and your third choice is to live in an orphanage. I will leave you to discuss this with everyone but know that we will need to know your answer before tomorrow night."
"Albus, why does he need to decide so soon; with what this poor boy has gone through in the past twenty-four hours."
"Arthur, I am truly sorry but if we do not act now Minister Fudge will intervene and make him return to his family with out magic or any memory of what he has seen. In the end one day he will remember and I do not want to think of the consequences."
"I understand what you are saying Albus and I will help you in any way I can. Molly and I both will help."
"Can't we take him in Albus, he will be taken care of and you know that."
"Yes Molly, I do know that if he were with you he would be taken care of and loved but that is one thing we cannot do; he has only the choices that I have stated; we do not want the Minister to find out any of this right now. I am truly sorry Molly."
"No need to be Albus, I understand but mind you I am not going to abandoned him in any way. We will include him along with Harry during the summer holidays and Christmas holidays; is that understood."
"I would have been surprised if you had not demanded these conditions Molly. Now I will leave you to discuss this with him and his friends."
The three adults let Mark talk with his friends; it was his decision to make. They all would do anything to help the boy but knew in the end that it would all be up to him where he wanted to live. Mark wanted to be with his family; they were all he had left in this world but knew if he went to live with his Aunt Margaret that he would not be aloud to return to Hogwarts. His friends let him talk about what was going on in his head; he went over all of the pros and cons of living with his family; then he went over the pros and cons of living in the orphanage. He turned his attention to Harry and asked questions about the house in Hogsmeade; he wanted to know if it would be run like a muggle orphanage and if it would be a nice place to live. Harry informed him on the plans for the house; loving people to run it; making sure that the kids learned all about magic and would be able to visit Hogwarts to practice magic during the summer holidays. Harry tried to make sure he knew it would be a good place to be if he decided to live there. They all made sure he knew that what Ron's mum had said would happen.
They wanted him to know that there were people that cared about him and would make sure he was involved in their lives. Harry for one wanted to make sure he was around people who would love him; so he wouldn't grow up in a family that thought he was a freak for being magical. He had lived that way most of his life and didn't want anyone to ever feel unloved like he had. They all talked for thirty minutes before they asked the adults to get involved in the discussion; Molly went into mother mode and took Mark into her arms and gave him one of her famous Weasley hugs. She took his seat and pulled him into her lap; while they talked about what he wanted to happen.
Mark decided that he would live at Andrameda Estates during the summer; and visit the Weasley's and Harry; once Harry was able to leave the Dursley's. His Aunt Margaret would be given a memory charm; so she would believe that he was (according to his parents wishes) going to a boarding school until he was eighteen (Molly wanted him to be able to have some contact with his family; it was the right thing to do) and spend two weeks with her every summer; that way he still had contact with his family; which was in Molly Weasley's opinion the most important thing. They worked out every detail and Remus went to get professor Dumbledore.
Molly took the role as the spokesman for Mark and informed the headmaster what Mark wanted. He listened to everything she had to say and in the end agreed to what Mark had decided on. He promised to take care of the details with his aunt and since he was the executor for Sirius's Will; there would be no problem getting things set up for him to live at Andrameda Estates for the rest of his schooling. Dumbledore bid them good-night and left to take care of the arrangements for his student; he wanted to make sure that Mark was raised happy and not turn to the evil side because he was mistreated.
The seven decided to head up to Harry's room and talk about the days events; Harry's room was full of beds; Dobby had fixed the room up for everyone to have a place to sleep. Remus would sleep in Harry's bed; two sets of bunk beds were set up for the four others. Harry and Mark claimed the top beds; which made Ron scowl at both of them. They all sat around just talking about nothing until Remus came into the room; he told the girls it was time for them to head to bed before Molly came up. They all said their good-nights to their boyfriends and gave Mark a quick hug and kiss on the cheek; Mark blushed and said good-night to the girls. Remus stood back and watched the interaction between Harry and Mark; he could tell that Mark would be leaning on Harry for support over the next year; he was young and it was going to take him a long time to come to terms with the death of his parents and grandparents; he just hoped that it would help both of the boys.
The following week was the funeral for Marks family members; his aunt greeted him with open arms and promised that she would be there for him no matter what. She spoke to him off to the side and let him know that even though his parents wanted him to go to this boarding school; that if he ever wanted to come and live with her full time that he could. He promised his aunt that if he ever wanted to; that she would be the first to know but he love his school and wanted to continue his education there. She allowed Harry and the others to sit with Mark in the front pew; she knew he needed all the support he could get. Two hours later they were back at headquarters and Mark disappeared to the room he shared with the other boys. For the remainder of the holiday he did this often; he would spend at least three hours a day up stairs and would only come down for breakfast and dinner; Dobby or Winky would take him lunch on Molly's orders.
The rest of the holiday went by fast and before they knew it; the time had come for them all to head back to school. The second of January was a very hectic morning; it was like the Weasley house on the start of term. People were running around looking for anything they might have left and Molly Weasley could be heard yelling for every one to get down stairs so they could leave. She promised that if they left anything that she would send it with Dobby and Winky when they returned to school; while she shooed them out the door for their walk to Kings Cross station. During the ride back to school Malfoy and his goons tried to pick a fight with the Gryffindor's but were sent on their way by a very pissed off Hermione and Ginny.
When they arrived at Hogsmeade station; Harry made sure that everyone was together; he knew that if Mark had seen his family die might freak out when he saw Thestrals and was ready to explain them to him. When the carriages came into view Mark grabbed Harry by the arm; he was shaking like a leaf. Harry explained, that they had always been there but that since he had never witnessed anyone dieing he could never see them but now that he could see them everyone knew he had seen one or all for of his family members die. The girls pulled Mark in the carriage and made him sit on their side; they knew he was upset and figured it would be better if they took care of him instead of the boys (boys weren't good at consoling people); who just patted him on the back with "It'll be ok mate", "don't worry we're here for you mate" and the best one of all in Hermione's opinion was "buck up mate you don't want girls seeing you cry (this came from Ron)."
They arrived at the castle and headed straight into the great hall; the feast would great as always. Dumbledore made a few announcements and welcomed his students back for another term at Hogwarts. They were informed that there would not be any classes tomorrow; some of the professor's would not return to the school until Sunday morning. This made the student body cheer; Hermione was the only one who seemed to think it was a bad idea. As soon as the hall got quiet; Dumbledore continued with his announcements and then dismissed them to return to their common room. They arrived at the entrance to their common room; Hermione saying the new password "Niffler" and headed in; some students went straight to their dorms; while others sat and talked with their friends about their holiday. Mark went straight to his dorm with good-nights to his friends; they others stayed up for a bit talking about how they could include Mark more; he was now part of their group and Harry wanted to make sure he stayed safe and happy. They decided after about twenty minutes that they would go to bed and talk more in the morning; Ron, Hermione and Neville walked Luna down the hallway to her common room so they could say their good-night and then went back to the Gryffindor common room; then headed off to their own dorms. Tomorrow would be a better day for the entire group.
Once again here we are at the end of a chapter; I hope everyone is enjoying the story and will continue reading and reviewing. I love to hear what my readers think and I do want to hear the bad and the good. Chapter 36 is in the works and I hope I will have it out soon; we are coming to the end of Can Love Find Me Now. I would say about 10 more chapters give or take a chapter and it will be done. I have enjoyed bringing this story to life and to a point sad that it is coming to an end. I am not sure yet about a 7 year fic but it could happen; time will tell. Please as always after reading please review so I know what you think or if you have found any mistakes that I did not catch.
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