A reviewer pointed out… Werewolves can't legally adopt in the magical world. All I have to say: They can't legally get married either, I think. And besides, Remus is still sort of on the run, but John White is perfectly normal, and is allowed to adopt a homeless little girl. Enjoy the Chapter!

Last Time:

She was startled and let out a small cry when Danger dropped to her knees and caught her up in a warm embrace. She stiffened, but as Danger held her, she slowly relaxed. After all, it didn't hurt… it even felt… nice. And warm. Dove searched for a word to describe what she felt as Danger held her close. Safe, she supposed, but there was a better word. It came to her, suddenly.

As she laid her head on Danger's shoulder, for the first time in her short life, she felt loved.

Chapter Six

That night, the Pack gathered together at Dinner to eat, and the Packparents had earlier unanimously decided that it would be wrong to leave the Cubs out of the loop. Now, love? Danger sent to her husband once the Cubs had finished eating.

Now. A quiet affirmative answered her. She stood, drawing the Cubs' attention. Letha lifted Meghan out of her high chair; and- with Sirius- took her upstairs to put her to bed. "Alright Cubs… what I'm about to tell you is a Den-secret. I want your Pack-honor that you'll never tell anyone what I'm about to say."

The Cubs promised their Alpha female, after a brief explanation to Dove and Draco what that truly meant. Harry did the honors…

"A Den-secret means that we can't ever talk about it outside the Den, or when someone not-Pack is in the Den. Pack-honor means that you promise…" Hermione jumped in with "Bigger than a pinky promise!" "…And that you get in BIG trouble if you break Pack-honor."

Draco and Dove nodded, and gave their Pack-honor a quick echo behind Harry and Neenie.

Danger looked at Remus, signaling for him to take over. "All right Cubs. You know the stories about Danger's Prophecy-dreams." He waited for Harry's and Hermione's nods, and continued. "After we got home with Dove and Draco a couple nights ago, Danger had another. And it said that in a couple years the Pack will have to split up." Draco and Dove looked a little confused, but that was understandable. He made a mental note to take them aside later and let them ask any questions they had.

Harry interrupted. "But Moony! What if we don't wanna go'way?" Moony looked at the child he considered his son, and answered sadly. "Cub, if you don't go, then bad things will happen to me, Danger, Letha, and Padfoot. We're going to train you, and make sure you have a chance, so whenever we tell you something, you need to learn to do it right away, okay Cub? And that goes for all you cubs." Remus had only a moment to react as a brunette blur attached herself to him, shortly followed by Harry.

He scooped them both up into a big hug, and looked at Draco and Dove. "I am very sorry, you two. I know that it seems that we just got you, and are trying to get rid of you, but that will never happen! Never!" He set down Harry and Neenie. "You- all of you- are our cubs. We may not have known you very long, but we love all of you."

He sensed Sirius come to his side. Draco edged toward Sirius, just as Dove slowly gravitated toward Danger. Sirius laid a hand on Draco's shoulder, which seemed to be the signal for Draco to start crying and to grab onto Sirius' legs. Dove, too, had tears dripping down her cheeks as Danger kneeled to pick her up and hold her.

Remus spoke again, regaining the Cubs' attention. "We have three years together. A lot can happen in a year, let alone three. Don't worry about the future for now. We will do everything in our power to make you as safe as possible. Go to bed now. We'll see you in the morning. Remember, we love you." Sirius left 'to see to Meghan', but Danger heard Aletha's quiet sobs coming from the music room.

As they escorted the Cubs upstairs, Danger felt Remus' touch in her mind. Do you think we did the right thing? She could feel his uncertainty and anger.

Did we have any other choice? She answered. Whether they know about it or not, the future will still come, and telling them will only help us prepare them.

You're right. I just… He looked at the nearly asleep Draco in his arms, and the yawning Harry trudging next to him. I just don't want to see them lose their innocence. They're so young!

I know, love. But remember… They'll have each other, and if we can train them from a very young age to protect each other, and to remember… We'll have done our part. Danger felt a drip on the arm carrying Dove. I'm crying… She and Remus took the cubs into the respective dormitories, but still kept in mental contact.

Oh, Remus… I don't want to have to do this. Damn it! I don't want to lose the Cubs. They're everything…

She set Dove on the bed, and tucked Hermione in next to her. They had yet to transfigure an extra bed, but both girls seemed to enjoy the other's presence. When she had woken them up this morning, they were leaning into each other like close sisters.

She walked back into the hall and fell into her husband's warm embrace. Hold me Remus… I need to be held. Remus carried her into their room, and she allowed him to tuck her in. He climbed in next to her, and held her. They fell asleep cuddling, each thinking about the future, and what it would hold.

End Chapter

See… no nasty cliffhanger! And we get some Remus and Danger fluff! So far, everyone seems to be in agreement about Dove's name… but should she be Cassandra Dove Lupin, or not? And I need answers to the following questions.

Should the Cubs be sent to Aunt Amy in three years time?

Should I have the Marauders teach the Pack the animagus transformation early? What about the knife fighting and hand-to-hand combat?

The Next few chapters should cover the next three years pretty quick. This is the part that I really have planned out, after that… I'm open to suggestions. God Bless

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