Remus had been asleep at his kitchen table, when the light of Serenity's patronus woke him up upon its entrance. He blinked a couple of times upon seeing the familiar patronus, unable to believe his eyes. Seeing the patronus still standing in place looking his way, he nodded, "I'm alone."

The patronus opened its mouth and Serenity's voice came from it, "I solemnly swear that I am up to no good."

Remus' eyes widened at not only hearing her voice but the phrase the Marauders and herself used in school very often with Lily starting to use it after they left Hogwarts. In patronus form, it was a secure way for each other to know who was at the door. He slowly stood up and walked towards the door, still in disbelief.

When he got to the door, he took a small sniff and was able to pick up her scent just on the other side. His heart began beating fast at the knowledge that Serenity truly was outside the door. He took a deep breath and opened the door, his gaze resting softly on her.

"Mischief managed," He answered with a smile.

Serenity looked at him with a soft smile of her own. Her eyes raked over him; and instantly picked up the streak of grey in his sandy brown hair before catching the extra scratches on his face. Instinctively, she reached out to cup his face before pulling back, realizing he might not want her touching him now after so long with no contact, choosing instead to nibble on her lip nervously.

Seeing her hesitation, Remus took the lead and pulled her to him tightly, burying his nose in her hair and nuzzling her as if afraid she'd disappear. "I missed you," He murmured.

She relaxed instantly in his embrace and wrapped her arms around his shoulders, "I missed you too."

"I was such a fool," He continued nuzzling her, "A big stupid fool. Forgive me?"

"You big loveable lug," She chuckled. "I'm here, aren't I?" she buried her face against his chest, a little surprised when she felt tears down her cheeks, "Now how about getting us inside and closing the door? I have news that I'd rather not say on your front porch."

Without letting her go, he moved them inside and closed the door. He then sniffed her again and realized there was a faint second scent on her. He pulled back to look her in the eyes in silent question, his eyes having turned the amber gold of Moony.

"The cub is safe Moony, no thanks to that old coot." She partly growled.

Remus closed his eyes and took a deep breath to keep himself calm. When he reopened his eyes, they were back to normal, "You found Harry?"

"I did. Thanks to dear Minnie and Severus, Harry is finally out of harm's way," Serenity smiled.

"Finally? So where was he that was harmful?" Remus already knew he wasn't about to like the answer.

"Dumbledore left him with Lily's sister and her family. He then used every precaution he could to keep Harry hidden. What should've been my best place to find Harry, the Ministry, had all sorts of ways to block me and others. He even had spelled Minnie so if she tried to speak the address, her tongue would tie," Serenity shook her head. "It was lucky that Minnie happened to invite me to tea and I was able to use legilimency to get it from her mind for it to then be confirmed by the quill that addresses the letters to the students," Unknowingly she growled at the memory of Harry's original letter.

"He placed Harry there? But it was well known that Lily's sister hated magic," Remus was in shock.

Serenity nodded, "And if I hadn't known before I sure would've known when we went to retrieve Harry." Her gaze saddened, "But don't worry, his injuries are fine and he's got a potion regimen now."

Remus nodded, "So then where is he?"

"As I said, he's safe. Hidden under a fidelius charm along with other wards. I learned from the mistake made by Prongs and Lily. I'm the secret keeper of the place Harry's now hidden," She smiled a bit, "Seeing as it's a place of mine, nothing to worry about."

"That's good. As long as he's safe and healthy," Remus nodded.

"I was hoping...that maybe I could get you to join our little makeshift family. Come live with us," she bit her lip nervously.

"But..I'll.." Remus started only to have Serenity shush him with a finger to his lips.

"Don't start that. You're not dangerous. You'll have access to Wolfsbane and I'll be there," She smiled. "Plus, I'm sure he'll remember you once you're around him. He remembered me. Called me Aunt Luna like he did as a baby."

Remus looked at her with love and warmth in his eyes, "There's no telling you no this time, is there?" He chuckled.

Serenity grinned and shook her head, "Not fully anyway."

"Before I fully commit, what about us, about you and me?" Remus asked, "Are we starting completely over? Are we just picking up where we left off? Are we just closing in ranks around Harry for his protection in a pack manner?"

Serenity was taken aback by his questions and it showed in her face briefly before she regained her composure, "Very fair questions. I'd like to pick up where we left off...but it is a gap that stretches years."

"How about we do a trial run for a month?" He suggested, "If after that month, we need more time, we'll take it. If we want to go further after that month, we'll take that route. Deal?"

"Deal." She smiled and nodded in agreement.

"Good. Now I can do this…" He leaned in and kissed her gently, a soft but brief touch of his lips to hers before he pulled back with his trademark Marauder grin on his face.

"Satisfied?" She teased, "Let's get what few things you want to take with you so we can go."

Remus chuckled as he grabbed his wand and summoned an overnight bag that was prepacked, "Like we don't both know you're already planning to get me a new wardrobe."

"Mmm. You and Harry both." She winked before handing him a slip of paper.

Serenity invites you to Mare Serentatis

"You and your lunar references," Remus chuckled as he took her hand after burning the slip of paper.

Serenity only grinned and cast a few wards on the house to alert them if Remus had visitors, before she pulled him into the fireplace and they flooed to Serenity's place.