Chapter 9
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Small Cottage outside of Liverpool, England Saturday, June 26th1993
Remus Lupin sat in his tattered tan armchair reading an old book. He had been doing the same thing for the past 12 years. He would wake up in the morning and read a book in his arm chair while drinking his tea. He would look through 'The Daily Prophet' in hopes to find odd jobs to help keep himself afloat. Having only a few months before coworkers found out about his furry little problem, he did not have the opportunity to keep any position. Remus wished more than anything he had his friends around to help make the hard days easier. But two were gone and one was the reason they were both gone, and was currently wasting away behind bars.. He had wished to get guardianship of his best-friends son, Harry, but with his problem no one in the ministry would allow it. He wasn't even sure where Harry was. Harry should have been finishing his second year up at Hogwarts. He had thought hard about writing to him, but found bringing up ghosts from his past might not be the best idea.
Remus continued to read his book and ponder about what life should have been like when he heard the faint screech of an owl. He looked up to see a snowy white owl fly onto his windowsill and peck at the glass. With a puzzled glance Remus walked up to the window taking the letter from the owl's leg. He then gave the owl a treat and it nodded it's head in thanks as it took off in flight once more. Remus sat back in his old armchair and began reading the letter. Scanning to see who it was from, he paused in shock as he saw the name written at the bottom.
"Dear Remus Lupin,
Hi, I'm not sure how to begin this letter to you, because until a few hours ago I didn't know who you were. My name is Harry, I'm the son of James and Lily Potter, though I suppose you probably already know of that. I didn't get the chance to know much of my parents and I have always wanted to know more. I grew up with my mother's sister, and they didn't allow me to speak of them…"
Remus huffed in anger knowing Petunia was the last person that Lily or James would have wanted Harry to end up with.
"I should have fought harder…" Remus mumbled dejectedly, but continued to read the letter.
"But, I'm not longer staying with them, so I am able to learn more about my parents, and their friends. I have just finished my second year at Hogwarts, it was pretty interesting, but that is a story for another time. I would like it very much to keep in touch with you and possibly learn more about my parents. I've heard from everyone that I look like my dad, except I've got mums eyes. I don't know much about you either, but I know you were good friends with my parents. If you don't mind I would love to hear stories about them. I understand if you don't want to share, or you have too much on your hands. But, if you get the chance that'd be great. Sorry I'm rambling. Well, I guess I better be going now.
Sincerely,
Harry James Potter
Remus chuckled at the young boys rambling but couldn't help but smile at the young boys' attempt to know his parents. Remus grabbed his quill and parchment and began writing back immediately.
" Dear Harry,
I have wondered many years about you. Your parents were two of my very best friends. I have missed them greatly since they have been gone. Not a day goes by I do not think about the three of you. It has made my old heart quite happy to hear from you. I was doormates with James at school. We would get into quite a few predicaments together. It is a wonder your mother ever fell for him, but they were the most perfect couple I have ever met. Your father was the prankster who loved to break every school rule imaginable. He tried to woo your mother for years until he cleaned up his act and eventually became Headboy. Your mother was the most beautiful girl in the school. She was quite the spitfire. She was not only the smartest in our year, but the most kind. There are many stories I could share about our time at Hogwarts. If you have the time over the summer, we could meet up for a spot of tea, I'm not sure where you are staying now, but we can always meet when you go shopping for your school items in Diagon Alley. I hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Remus J. Lupin
A/N: Hey guys, I know this chapter was short and I haven't posted in a while, but I felt it was best to keep this as a short little snippet and follow it up with another chapter! Hope you guys enjoy it! I have finally gotten out of my writer's block and the ideas are flowing!