Written by: Hoshihikari
Summary: This is the prequel, the first installment to the trilogy that will be centered and focused around "The Reign of Darkness." The story focuses on the life of the VPMWPV and the world as they see it. What really pushed them to become who they are? What caused them to do what they did? After all, no one is born evil, but may become this way because of their surroundings. Basically the following quote sums it all up, giving enough information to make its own statement and raise its own questions such as what really happened to drive the six people to take on the road into Darkness?
"We are all victims….Victims of this world. We were different from everyone else. We were special. Raised in a world unsuitable for us. We did not choose to be bitten, famous, genius nor did we choose to be orphans, disowned or abused. We were innocent, and helpless. The world never gave us a hand. It sat back and relaxed. From the very start, we were labeled as dangerous and hazardous to the world. This world did not understand us, let alone help us."
"This world is not made for us. It does not want us. It fears us, and our specialties. You ask us Albus….you dare ask us Why! Well I'll tell you! It's because of you and people like you! Why don't you look inside yourself? The answer is right in front of you!"
James Potter in "The Reign of Darkness"
Parings: original pairings of that time period
Note: "…." talk Italic thoughts/dreams /…/ Parseltongue Snake language underlinetext/letter/writings bold/italicslyrics from songs
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Chapter 3 LupinIt was a cold winter's night. The coldest, clearest, brightest night of that year. The stars were out, the clouds were gone. The full moon hung eerier over head, waiting hauntingly, casting long shadows upon the quiet Muggle village just south of London. Peace, quiet, and silence, reigned over the sleepy village.
A sudden, frightful howl interrupted the silence, shaking all awake. A second, then a third howl came about 500 meters south of the village where a forest laid
A man, Jack Lupin, hastily loaded his rifle before he sprinted off in the direction of the sound. His wife Jane called him back, but he did not heed her.
She, the witch who had married the Muggle, had already known disaster would fall upon the family as her husband had come home one night looking thoroughly exhausted. Jane had quickly tucked their 7 year old son, Remus into bed before going downstairs to inquire what had occurred. Jack had somehow gotten into a fight with the strangest man he had ever seen. From description, Jane had drawn back in horror as she realized he had unknowingly offended Fenrir Greyback.
Now Jane knew that Jack was heading to trouble. The howls she could easily recognize as one produced by a werewolf.
"Jack!" Jane called after him with extreme concern.
"I have to go," he yelled back without stopping. "Remus is out there. I have to find him."
Jane said no more, as she knew it was the duty of a father, even if only hours earlier, the two had a fight and Remus had bolted from the house.
He was running, his feet pounding upon the newly fallen snow. His heart was thumping rather loudly and his hands were soaked in cold sweat. Behind him, a large brown beast chased after him, howling with anger, rage, and amusement.
The beast was a fairly large creature, with messy fur, large yellow eyes with blood dripping down its sharp, crimson stained white teeth. In actual appearance, it resembled the wolf species, except that wolves never came in this shape or size. The creature pounced after its prey in full enjoyment.
The poor unfortunate boy did not fully understand what was occurring. Earlier, he just had the worst fight ever with his father about, about, well, he couldn't even remember what. However, whatever it was caused him to dash out of the house and head for the forest, where he had found a nice solitude place to stay, nearly two years ago. When he had gotten to his sacred place, he had already cursed his father from England to the US. He had been too occupied with his thoughts that he hadn't noticed he wasn't alone until it was too late. There had been a shift in the clouds so that the moon appeared. Looking around, as was his habit, he screamed in horror as he found the beast devouring what seemed to be another human, a kid no older then himself. Scared, he had dashed off, only to find the creature chasing after himself.
Suddenly, he heard some footsteps, running towards them.
"Help!" he cried out. "HELP!"
"Remus!" a voice yelled. "Where are you?"
It was his father. Love, like no other filled within the little boy's heart. He quickly forgot about the fight, as young boys do and in its placed was filled with love, love that only a parent could provide, undying affection that only a father could give.
"DAD!" Remus panted. "Dad!"
"Remus! Remus!" his father continued. "Is that you? Where are you?"
The footsteps were close, very close, less then two meters away, though he could not see him.
"Da!" Remus' voiced died down as suddenly he felt something leap onto him and pin him down. A shrill of agonizing pain erupted as he felt claws tear away at him, ripping clothes and flesh.
"REMUS!" his father was so close, yet so far.
A howl broke out for the last time, and then teeth, sharp teeth bit down upon his right ribs.
Jack stared horrified at the sight before him. There it was, a creature, massive in stature lying upon his son, gnawing at the boy's flesh.
Bang! He fired aimlessly with his rifle, too scared to approach. A second shot and then a third shot.
The creature slowly withdrew its teeth, growling menacingly at him. Jack froze as he looked upon the beast's face. The eyes were so familiar.
You will regret this. I will make you regret ever double crossing Fenrir Greyback! Next full moon, you shall pay, you foolish Muggle!
The words slowly filtered through Jack's mind as did the image of the man. Suddenly he understood. The man and beast was the same creature, though how that could be possible was impossible.
"Lumos" a voice cracked up from behind him, and suddenly Jack could see clearly.
"Protego!" an invisible layer, protective charm formed between Remus and the werewolf.
"Reducto!" a third jet of light came from nowhere and hit the werewolf several times.
"Jack! Out of my way!"
Jack quickly spun around to see Jane pointing a stick at the beast. He quickly got out of the way as sets of light in assorted colors shot out from the wand.
The beast gave a last howl before dashing off.
Jack quickly rushed to his son.
"Here, let me." Jane said from behind him.
"Ennervate!" she cried. "Ennervate!"
Slowly, Remus opened his eyes and stared blankly out. He blinked before focusing.
"Mom," he said, trying to smile. "Dad," he said turning to see him.
"Shush, Don't talk." His dad said.
Jane used her wand and pointed it at a rock. "Portus" She held it up. "Jack, grab a hold of me."
Jack looked at her, unsure, but did so anyways. He felt a tug before the world around him spun in circles. When the world halted at last, he found himself back in their house.
"Jack, go downstairs and get some rest. I'll heal Remus by magic."
"Ma…Magic?" Jack asked, wanting to say there was no such thing, but was unable to as if there wasn't magic then nothing that just happened would have made sense.
Jane did not reply, she had already placed a Muggle Repelling Charm as well as the Imperturbable Charm to block any unwanted visitors, Magical or Muggle.
Jack seeing that he wasn't going to get an answer, went downstairs and flopped onto the sofa. The scenes, one by one, since the time he had yelled at Remus and the boy had ran off, until now, came rushing trough him.
"This is just a nightmare, just a nightmare." He murmured to himself.
15 minutes, 20 minutes then half an hour passed before Jane reappeared at the doorway.
"Sorry, but I'm afraid it isn't." she said softly.
Jack leaped up to his feet and stared at her. She had a vial in her hands. Slowly she went up and handed it to him.
"Calming drought" she muttered. "It will do you good."
Jack looked at it, then looked at her. "I, I trust you." He said at last before taking a sip from it. Instantly, he felt much better.
"How is Remus?" he asked at last.
"Stable condition." She assured her. "as much as possible." She added. Seeing that he did not understand, she began again. "From this day forth, he will be forever scared, physically, mentally and emotionally. He will be shunned by his peers and called forth as a beast."
Jane reached out and held his hand. Looking into his eyes, she said softly. "He was bitten by a werewolf, and I'm afraid, he has become one as well."
"Werewolf?" Jack could not believe his ears. "They don't…" he trailed off, unsure.
"exist?" Jane finished.
Jack nodded numbly.
"I'm afraid, I owe you an explanation." She said softly. "but please, do not judge us, me, I can understand, but your son is your son and he too has no idea. He is innocent yet."
Jack closed his eyes.
"There is such a thing as the Wizardry world." She began. "There is such a thing as magic. I myself am proof. I am a witch."
With that, Jane launched into a long, overdue explanation of her past, present, and her hopes of their future.
She spoke of the war, of Albus Dumbledore, the Ministry of Magic, and the Dark Lord Gindlewald. She spoke of Hogwarts and Grigotts, Diagon Alley, and Knockturn Alley. She spoke of Hogsmade and St. Mungo's hospital. She spoke of many things, describing all aspects of the magical community to her husband who thankfully had not interrupted. At last she spoke of magical beasts, creatures such as unicorns, house elves, ghouls, Hippogriffs, as well as werewolves, imps, and boggorts. She spoke of Azkaban, which was guarded by dementors. She spoke of magical herbs and potions. Many, many things were talked about although she gave plenty of emphasizes of the prejudice and hatred towards people like their son, the ministry regulations and rules, the recruitment from the dark lord. On and on she spoke, and at last when she was finished, she was glad that Jack had not bolted from the door and left her and their son alone.
"Hush that is enough for now." Jack said arms around his wife. He pulled her close and tired to provide her comfort as she sobbed and spoke of her fears of what may become of Remus.
"Do not worry Jane," he said. "You and Remus are the world to me. I love you and that's all that matters. No matter what happens in the future, I'll be their with you and Remus every step of the way."
Well, a happier chapter in the story. Sorry for the late update. Happy holidays. Remember to Review!