Leah POV

I didn't know what to do or say. I knew that Hermione and I have had a good thing going since we met and even Severus was beginning to like me and vice versa.

"Oh thank Merlin!" I heard Hermione say from the other end of the line.

I was surprised to say the least, but mostly shocked at her outburst and said, "Just...just calling to let you know that Teddy is safe. He's going to be staying with me until the storm lows over. I mean if that's alright with Remus I mean."

"That's no trouble at all at least not from where I'm standing," I heard Hermione say.

I could have sworn there was a nervousness to her voice as she spoke and wondered why.

"Whose that on the phone Hermione?" I heard Severus ask from the other end.

"Leah, she's calling to let us know that Teddy is with her and that he is safe," she told him honestly traces of nervousness gone.

"Is that really Leah!?" She heard a shout from the other end and knew it to be Remus.

I held my breath and shook my head slightly at the fear that marred his smooth voice.

"Just tell him Hermione...he has a right to know that his son is safe and with whom," I said quietly, "I'll drop him by as soon as the storm clears up, bye."

I hung up not wanting to talk to Remus anymore than he (or I for that matter) wanted to and made my way back to where Teddy was sitting with Jacob and Nessie.

"Miss Leah look!" She heard Teddy say.

Looking up I saw him pointing at the television and couldn't help but smile at the look of pure happiness on his face as Bugs Bunny tricked Elmer to shoot Daffy.

"You look like you're liking those toons there Ted," I said as she went to sit on the other end of the sofa farthest away from Jacob and Nessie.

Teddy who was sitting in the middle of the room nodded and stood and made his way to where I am he plopped himself on my lap.

"My favorite is Bugs," He said as he made himself comfortable on my lap.

I held him close and said, "He's my favorite too."

I couldn't help bu press my nose to the top of his head and breath in his fresh and childlike scent. I felt tears sting and tried not to let them go as I recognized the scent that is so purely Remus. I still remember how jealous I was of my brothers when they go their imprints and think that I'd never find mine. And here I am, I found my imprint but know don't know whether that's a good or bad thing. On the bright side I know I have an imprint and am no longer the odd ball out. But on the other hand, he might not to have anything to do with me. What scares me the most is that he seemed interested before all of the wolf stuff came into the picture. What if he can't accept me as I am and all my wolf brings with it? I guess I'll just have to wait and see what his choice is. And if the man is as stubborn as I know he can be then I'll just have to come face to face with his wolf to see what the wolf himself thinks of me.

Hermione POV

"You idiot," I said as the line went dead.

Putting the phone down after ending the call from our end I turned to face a frankly mad looking Remus. I know he is terrified for Teddy all of us are but I should have known the boy would have morphed to chase after Leah. What had gone wrong? They were doing so well, Remus had told her about magic and his lycanthropy and she had told her of her shapeshifting.

"Teddy's fine, he's with Leah and she will drop him off when the storm clears up. Now, what could have possibly crossed your daft mind to hurt that girl the way you did?" I asked as I stood in front of him.

Remus calmed down some at that the yellow in his eyes turning blue once more at the knowledge the his cub is safe.

"She told me that she is for all intents and purposes my mate," he said as he hung his head.

"Daft wolf," I heard Severus say as he cuffed the back of Remus' head, "Do you have any idea the happiness you are tainting with your doubts? You were doing well before you found out she is a shifter and about he clear bond you two share. What has changed so much for you to disregard the clear happiness and mutual attraction you feel for and towards each other?"

My brows rose and I had to admit that Severus makes a good point. They're relationship was going well until secrets from both sides began to be brought to light.

Remus lowered his head and said, "I don't know...I suppose I'm in shock and still processing the fact that the woman I'm interested in is not only a she-wolf but my mate as well."

I understand where he is coming from. Kneeling in front of him I said, "Don't you think that this is a shock for her as well? I mean the man she's been practically drooling over is not only a father but a wizard and werewolf to boot. Wouldn't it be better for you both to sit down and have a true heart to heart? You're more than just a little interested her Remus we /all/ know that and Teddy adores her. To be completely honest Remus we haven't seen you this happy since before Tonks' passing. You deserve to be happy too dear friend."

I could see that I was getting to Remus.

He looked at me with tears in his eyes and a wet chuckle and said, "Truly the brightest witch of our age."

I smiled at him and replied, "And don't you forget it...I still think you and idiot."

Both Severus and Remus breath a chuckle at that in agreement.

The buzz in the air vanished now replaced with tentative hope. If I'm hones the hope is all of us praying that Leah comes back and joins our dysfunctional yet quaint little family.

Should there be a full moon in the next chapter for Leah to meet Mooney or should Sirius be next?