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Quick Note: I don't have any exprience in romance/love nor have I ever been in a relationship, which I am extremely proud of :) That's right I went through high school without ever going googly eyed for some girl/boy. So please bear with me on my slight stumble near the end there :P

One Too Many

Interlude: To Keep A Secret

Remus never spoke to James of his suspicions nor had been able to speak to Lily herself.

There were times before Lily's pregnancy that Remus had took note of Lily's despondent aura; the sadness and grief that flickered in her eyes when she saw Molly with her children. At first he thought Lily wanted a brood of her own but the more he looked into it, the more he realized the gruesome truth. Remus couldn't bring himself to tell James, and Sirius was out of the question (Sirius is a good friend but he is what many considered "tactless to sensitive topics"). This was a secret for her alone, and now him. He knew eventually Lily would break and tell James; it wasn't his business. He just hoped she would say something before digs herself in a hole too deep to get out of.

Lily would like an empty shell at times with deadened eyes at times, it was in those times that Remus wanted to pull James to the side and tell him everything. Was the daft man lying to himself, did he not see? He always stopped himself knowing James; he wouldn't be able to handle that kind of grief properly. He always became terribly angry and impulsive; he would cover his insecurities by doing hurtful things to the unsuspecting (Does Severus Snape ring any bells?). Remus couldn't risk James hurting an already emotionally distraught Lily; James would never be able to forgive himself. Then Lily had gotten pregnant, Lily was all smiles and girlish new mother laughter; James was acting the complete father-to-be fool. As Lily grew and filled with life, Remus had noticed something off about her scent although she, herself, was perfectly fine.

Staring into the crib of the new born Harry Potter, Remus finally understood why something was off. While James and Sirius cooed and commented over how much Little Harry looked like his father, Remus could only agree with a stone face. Luckily his companions hadn't noticed his cold tone. The boy looked exactly like his father, white hair and all. Remus' narrowed eyes moved to an exhausted Lily's prone form. Remus stiffened, he needed to leave. Locking his jaw, he congratulated the new father stiffly and left mutter about leaving him to have some time with his son alone; inwardly he fumed. He ignored James absentmindedly giving him the go ahead. How dare she have the gall to deceive his brother friend – no, his brother in all but blood!

He was almost out the door when Sirius clamped a hand on shoulder tightly.

"Let. Go."

"James might not see it right, but I do." Sirius spun him around and pinned him where he stood with his angry dark blue eyes imploring him to spill his secrets. The primal part of him raged, demanding he put the impudent man in his place. "Talk."

Remus' gaze flickered to upset where he could hear James murmuring to Little Harry how he felt about how unready he was feeling at the moment, he looked back to see Sirius looking at him impatiently.

"Not here," he finally relented.

That day he spilled everything he knew, before this day. He hesitated on telling him his discovering Lily's infidelity, but he knew Sirius would ask about his uncalled for reaction in seeing the newborn. Sirius cursed and ranted, demanding to know how Harry really looked like to find "the rat bastard that seduced Lily" because "she would never willing sleep with anyone but James" (in his ranting Sirius forgot about asking on Harry's true appearance again or maybe he just didn't want to know). Remus didn't have the heart to tell Sirius that Lily would never allow herself to be seduced even when inebriated, she was too much of a headstrong woman or maybe that was wishful thinking on his part.

In the end, Remus and Sirius (albeit reluctantly on both sides) agreed to stay out of it, but the guilt of seeing James hold and cuddle Harry in his arms came to be too much ("He looks just is handsome daddy!" Lily said happily with her back turned to James the dish in hand held tightly, James puffed his chest while Harry pulled on his locks irately.) Slowly, without his notice, Remus began giving off hints with offhanded comments – maybe he'd realize it himself – the fact that Harry didn't like being with James seemed to help. Sirius, however, didn't want James to know yet so always rebutted his comment while giving him scathing looks while James wasn't looking ("He isn't ready Moony! The poor man thinks that's his son!" Oh how, ironic it is that Remus thought Sirius would be the one that would be hinting and in the end it was he that was giving off hints).

Fast ward to nine years later, both he and Sirius met the man in red. Sirius never knew how Harry looked behind Lily's charm but he did, and in that moment Remus knew that this man was either related to Harry's father of is his father. After confronting the man, he only managed to conclude he was a relative.

Now here they are in present time meeting him again. It was apparent that the man hadn't ever seen or heard of Harry when they first came intruding in his quaint shop (although he has some curious looking decor). His eyes discreetly drinking in the picture like a starved vampire had prompted him to letting him keep the copy of the photo. Now the man was standing before him speaking to harry now named Nero like he's known him since birth. It bothered him and angered Sirius to no avail.

"I don't give two flying shits, no way am I getting hit with back turned just for the stupid school policy or whatever!" Nero snapped then turned to one Mundungus Fletcher just as angrily, "And you, keep your damn hands where I can see them unless you want to lose them!"

"Good for you lad, constant vigilance!"

"Are you mad Moody," Dung protested.

"I don't think Mrs. Weasley will let him keep the sword never mind the policies," Tonks said warily.

"I think he should be allowed to keep it, what's wrong with carrying a sword around," Sirius argued to the group that now turned into a loud mass of chattering.

"Technically speaking, you weirdoes are forcing the Kid to go to some freaky school," the man in red started casually, ignoring the sudden angry outbursts. He removed himself from the wall he was leaning on; he uncrossed his arms and spread them in a 'and what' gesture when Sirius glared at him. "He should be taking some protection; I'd kick his ass for stupidity if he didn't."

"Glad to know I have your approval," Nero dryly retorted.

"Glad you know too," he smirked and Nero fumed. A silent conversation occurred between them ending with Nero halfheartedly agreeing to whatever decision was decided.

"We don't have time for this," Moody marched forward to the front door. "Tonks take the suitcase, Remus ta –"

"I'll carry this," Nero lifted the large suitcase single-handedly. He turned to Miss Kyrie who came running down the stairs; her face flushed in embarrassment when she saw that all eyes were on her.

"Take this," she handed something small in his hand and closed it with both of hers when Nero put down the suitcase to accept her offering. He looked at the object in surprise. "For good luck," she explained shyly at his expression.

Nero pulled her into a one armed hug that she gladly returned with a flushed face, Remus looked around slightly embarrassed feeling like he was intruding upon their moment.

"Don't worry Kid," the man in red stated after their little moment was over. "I'll make sure she's safe while you learn to use 'your stick'."

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A/N: You people are so nice, so many favorited, alerted, and reviewed! That really makes my day when I have shitload of work to look foreward to -_-'

Aww no (::) no cookies for anyone, it makes me sad :( but never fear that person we all love to hate will make its appearance next chapter :D

For those who are interested and/or curious to what I have to say: As many of you can obviously tell, I'm lacking at little when it comes to proof-reading. I would do it myself, if I hand time on my time to do so but even if I did. I wouldn't, I have a tendancy to change things when I do thereinby adding more mistakes :P So if anyone is interested in looking over this fic just ask...or not.