"I have called this final meeting to just explain to you all the story of what happened the night of the Potters' deaths," Dumbledore began to explain to his fellow Order members. He told them the story of what happened, where Harry had been taken, etc. He assured them that Voldemort, for the time being, was gone, but there was a good chance that he would be back later.

"I encourage you to still keep you eyes peeled for any activity that may occur in recent times. Just because Voldemort is gone, does not mean that his followers are gone, and many will still be at large. They will fear that if they do not carry on in their master's wishes, that something awful will happen to them. Please be very cautious of these people.

"Recently, we have caught many more death eaters. Some have given names, and allowed us to imprison more and more guilty people who do not deserve to be out in our world. Sirius Black has been put in jail for killing Peter Pettigrew, and for using magic in front of muggles, and even killing a very large group of muggles. He is also known to have sold out Lily and James to Voldemort, like I said earlier. Bellatrix Lestrange, Sirius' cousin, was recently placed in Azkaban as well. This is very good news my friends. She has committed a crime that has very badly hurt our Order. She used the Cruciatus curse to torture Frank and Alice Longbottom into insanity."

There were gasps all over the room, and many tears.

"They are, however alive. They will stay in St. Mungo's for the rest of their lives, unless they show dramatic improvement."

"What about their son, Neville?" Remus asked quietly.

Dumbledore looked to the very depressed Remus Lupin, and answered him. "He has been sent to live with his grandmother."

Albus Dumbledore couldn't help but notice the pain that Remus was going through. He had now lost so many people in his life, that he didn't know how he was ever going to go on. The Marauders and the Divines were completely broken up. Lily, James, Emily, and Peter were dead. Skye had fled, and Sirius was in Azkaban. Luckily, Remus still had Ariel, right?

The meeting was over. Dumbledore knew that he would have to tell Remus sooner or later. He walked over to the young man who was sitting with his hands in his face.

"Remus, I'm afraid I have some bad news."

Remus looked up, afraid of what he was about to hear. Dumbledore pulled an envelope out of his pocket to which read, "Remus," on the front. Remus took it, opened it up, and read.

Remus –

For many years I waited for you to come to me. I had always liked you a whole lot in school, and was so happy when you finally came to be with me. We married, and I couldn't have been happier. You made me so happy, and having our friends there made life perfect. When the attacks started happening more and more often, and you were at work all of the time, I started to worry. I feared for your life and our friends' lives. Now, I realize that everyone is gone…even you are gone. You are always at work and I feel so alone. I love you so much, Remus, but I find that life without friends and you is just too much to bear. Don't feel like this is your fault. I had to do it. Even if you had been there, I still would have had to take this drastic measure. I miss our friends, and now I can be with them. I can't wait to see you again. I love you, Remus. I'll never forget you. Don't worry about me, I'll watch over you and protect you. Please, stay safe. I love you so much.

Love, Ariel

Remus expected the worst when he lifted his head up. He was already crying. "How did she do it?" he asked, quietly, choking on his own words.

"She took her own potions," Dumbledore said simply.

"I've lost everyone now," Remus started. "Emily, James, Lily, Peter, and Ariel are dead. Sirius is in Azkaban, Skye fled the country, and now the Longbottoms are insane. What am I supposed to do, Dumbledore? Sit here and take losing everyone in my life that means something?"

He felt so helpless. What was he to do now that everyone was gone.

"You have to live Remus. You have to be the one mentor young Harry will have when he is older. He needs a good man to look up to, as I'm sure his uncle won't be that man. Please, stay strong, and just wait a little while."

Remus, for the first time in so long, smiled slightly. "Albus Dumbledore, you are perhaps the most amazing man I've ever met. You are right, as always. I will hold on…for Harry. James always wanted one of us to be there if he couldn't. He chose Sirius, but as Sirius can't be there, and Peter's dead, I'm the only one left, other than you. "

"You just have to keep holding on, Remus," Dumbledore said softly. "Don't worry, things will get better. You will make new friends, you will achieve great dreams. I'm sure that Voldemort will be back within the next 20 or so years, and we could really use a head start. I would like it if you would be an Auror trainer. We could really use the best out there for the next time. You are an amazing wizard, Remus. Don't let your hidden secret tell you otherwise. I promise you that you will not be discriminated against if the secret ever gets out. You are not only a great wizard, but you are a great friend, loyal and true, and an even more amazing person. Lily and James would be so proud of you. Ariel would be proud too," he added as an afterthought.

Remus let one final tear run down his pink cheeks as the old man embraced him in a massive hug. "All will be fine, Remus, you'll see. Everything has changed, yes, but you will be okay. Don't lose faith in yourself."

Remus took a look at his friend and mentor, and knew that his words were true. He left the meeting room, and headed back out into the world, feeling confident and in control. He went off to work, ready to take on the world at a whole new angle. Life had been pretty rough these past few years, but he would pull through. In the end, it's always good that prevails over evil. Remus looked back up to the meeting room from the sidewalk below, and began the rest of his life. He thought back to little Harry, and started to look forward to the day when he would see the mere image of his two best friends again. He smiled, and walked away from the past, and into a brighter future.