Author's Notes: the problem with the formatting and punctuation marks remains.
So you don't get confused, we're back to right after remus' 6th birthday. review please!
Disclaimer: (sigh) not mine...
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Chapter 3: Goodbye, Sirius, I knew ye well
Little Remus stared out his window from his window seat. The night was black and starless, as the sky was obscured by clouds. Remus sat quietly, enjoying the sound of rain on the roof. Little streams of it criscrossed over the dark window pane. His father was taking Sirius and James home. He smiled. Today had been a great day. He'd gotten so many great presents and, best of all, he was now officially a 6 year old.
"Remus?" came a voice from behind him.
Remus turned to see his father, Jonathon Lupin standing in the doorway. He had spent half the day transforming the shed in their back yard into a paradise for the three 6 year olds, complete with a pool and trampolines.
"Yes, Daddy?" Remus asked.
Mr. Lupin sat tiredly on his son's bed. "Remus, come here, please."
Remus paled slightely. Whenever his Daddy used that tone of voice, something bad had happened. He had used that dreaded tone to tell Remus when his grandmother had died...
Remus scrambled onto the large bed and snuggled up close to his father, waiting for the bad news.
"Remus, I'm afraid that...You aren't going to be able to see Sirius any more."
Remus froze. "Wh-Why, Daddy?"
Jonathon Lupin sighed. "Well, we don't like his parents very much, and they don't like us-
"But why can't I play with Sirius any more?"
"I got into a fight with his father, and well, Remus, I know Sirius is a good person, but his parents...they're a different story. Besides, Sirius isn't allowed to see James any more, either."
His parents say that James and the Potters are having to much of an influence on him. Jon silently added.
Remus had a lump in his throat. "But why?"
Jonathon looked down at the top of his son's head. "You'll understand when you're older. Remus, don't let this ruin your birthday. I'm sure everything will smooth out eventually." he kissed the top of his son's head. "Now, go to sleep."
Remus snuggled into bed and his father tucked him in. As he went to turn out the lights and close the door, Jon turned back and whispered to his already sleeping son.
"I love you, Remus," He close the door.
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(Jonathon Lupin's POV)
"Jon?" asked Remus' mother as he came down stairs. "How did he take it?"
"Fine," he sighed. "I guess it was just the last straw. I mean, we've fought with the Blacks for years, and this has never happnened."
"I'm sure it will blow over."
"I'm not so sure," Jon said seriously. "They really think that Voldemort is heading in the right direction. I couldn't just lie and agree with them. I feel sorry for Sirius. His parents will be paying more attention to him now that they know that he's leaning towards Dumbledore's and the Ministry's side."
Nathalie Lupin sighed. "It really is a pitty, I was growing fond of the boy." she gasped, realizing something. "Jon! You said they were recruiting you, do you think that...Will they come after you, now that they know you won't be turned?"
Jon slumped into an arm-chair. "It's a possibility. We need to take precautions, of course, but I think we'll be safe for at least a few months."
"Still, we shouldn't take any necessary risks. We should prepare ourselves immediately."
"Yes, I know, Nathalie," he said annoyed, "But going into hiding seems a little much, and properly protecting the house with spells takes time. A month, at least. We'll be fine, Nathalie." he added quietly.
Nathalie bit her lip in worry. A lot could happen in a month.
Well, that's chapter 3. I'm sorry it's short, but... that's just the way it is. READ AND REVIEW PLEASE! Thank you!
Moony