Last Time:

Remus looked at his love, still drowsy from the second dream-prophecy of the day… Did I get it down right, love? Because if I did… I really don't like how this looks.

Remus softly read the prophecy aloud, then asked "Was there anything else?" Danger nodded slowly before answering. "Yes- a voice called "Three times shall ring the fount of light/ Before the Five need flee".

Chapter Four

Danger looked at her love, a wide range of emotions running through her eyes. That's not all, Remus. There was a vision this time too. And if I'm right, we'll hear all about Lucius' escape from the Ministry holding cells soon. And that will be our Herald of Doom.

Danger… I… Remus looked away from his mate, saddened and angry and above all, helpless.

Before we jump to conclusions, let's get Sirius and Letha involved in this, and try to figure out what exactly it means. Don't jump to any conclusions yet, our first guess may be wrong.

You're right, love. And thank you. We can't afford to have me lose it now.

Danger rose from their bed and walked quietly to Sirius' and Aletha's bedroom. She paused before knocking, a mischievous smirk coming over her face. Remus? Sirius and Letha are a little… busy. Laughter colored her mindvoice. Let me check on the cubs…Her mindvoice became smoother, more seductive… And I'll be right up.

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Remus scanned the morning paper, but nothing of Lucius Malfoy's capture and subsequent escape was printed. The front page showed only news of a werewolf attack near Devon, and of one poor child being bitten and cursed.

After Breakfast the next morning, Remus stood, and requested silence. "Sirius? Aletha? Could we talk to you in our room? And sorry Cubs, Packparents only. Harry, Neenie, perhaps you could show your new siblings around." Before we forget, we need to choose a name for the girl-cub. We can't just call her girl. Danger nodded slightly, her agreement obvious.

Harry and Hermione, oblivious to the mental conversation, grinned and enthusiastically pulled the new cubs upstairs. "Yeah! Come on! We can play Warriors!" Their voices faded as they turned a corner. Dove followed, but could barely be heard asking about cleanup, trying to come back and 'do her job'. The rest of the cubs assured her that the packparents would cleanup.

Aletha rose, and got Meghan out of her high chair. "Shall I bring Meghan, or put her in her playpen?" Remus and Danger's grim faces gave her all the answer she needed.

"Playpen this time, then. And then we'll head upstairs and you'll tell us what's bothering you two. I swear, even the cubs could feel the tension you two are giving off."

"Did you see little Dove, flinching any time someone- even the cubs- moved suddenly?" Sirius gritted his teeth, his fury at Lucius Malfoy resurfacing.

Remus saw an explosion coming, and tried to change the subject. "Dove, Sirius? How did you come up with that?"

His diversion worked. Sirius grinned slightly, and explained. "Haven't you noticed how peaceful she is? She hates any mention of fighting, and she flinched when Harry mentioned playing Warriors. Doves are real peaceful, and they have a beautiful, calming song. I heard her humming just a note or two, and if that's any indication, she'll have a beautiful voice. She stopped when she saw me listening, though."

"We'll definitely have to work on her confidence. And I like that… Dove… it has a certain ring to it. But we'll need a first name for her. How about Cassiopeia? A proper pureblood name to remind her of her heritage… Maybe one day she'll learn to be proud of it." Aletha put her two cents in.

Sirius objected. "No way! Not Cassiopeia!" Danger shot Remus a look. There's a story behind that, isn't there? Remus looked at her, and grinned. Oh yes, but that's a story that will have to wait. We have news to share, remember?

Danger glanced at Aletha, and offered her suggestion. "How about Cassandra?" No objections met her proposal, but approval wasn't enthusastic. "Okay. It doesn't have to be decided now. And Remus and I called you here for a reason. Last night I had another dream-prophecy. And if Remus and interpreted it rightly, then we're going to lose the Cubs- all five."

Aletha and Sirius appeared shell-shocked, and very quickly Letha dissolved into tears. "Meghan too?" she begged Danger with her eyes to answer in the negative, and Danger looked away, unable to ease her friend's suffering. Remus answered for his wife. "All five Letha. But if we're right… it won't be forever. And it won't happen right away. We have some time before they have to leave."

"How long?" Sirius spoke for the first time since they dropped the bombshell. He held his wife close to him, and his face was pale. His eyes held no sparkle, and for the first time, he looked broken.

Remus took all this in, and phrased his answer based upon his observations. "I'm not exactly sure. The voice said Three times shall ring the fount of light. I think it means three years, but I could be wrong."

Danger started crying as well, and leaned into Remus. Three years, my love. We have three years with our Cubs.

Remus lifted her onto his lap, and held her as tears started to flow down his own cheeks. If all we have with them is three years, then let's make the most of it. If all we have is three years, let's not waste them.

End Chapter

Am I evil, or not?

And I did add a tidbit in this chapter that wasn't in the last one, so if it doesn't flow well, then please let me know.

If Nanashi Kage Enjeru doesn't respond to my post about the Beta Position, then whydoyouneedtoknow- who has graciously volunteered to be my beta- will be given the Post.

We finally discover the girl's name: Cassandra Dove. Let me know if you like it or not. I'm still not quite sure if I want to call her Cass or not… God Bless

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