Chapter Two: Talking
After dinner, Albus decided to talk to someone else who just happened to be caught up in this little mess too. Remus Lupin was seated in his private quarters, trying to control two children, and a rather large stack of essays.
" Evan, get your sister away from my es...says." he said, just as his one year old knocked over seventy seven essays, sending them toppling to the floor. "Isabella...AAHHHH!!! EVAN!!! TAKE YOUR SISTER TO HER ROOM!!! NOW!!!" Remus shouted, picking up the essays. His Four year old son, took his sister to her crib and gave her a bottle, which sent her into a deep sleep. He then came back to the main room to see his father sitting on a couch with his hands covering his face.
"Daddy, I'm sorry that Isabella knocked over your papers." Evan announced, climbing into his father's lap. Remus uncovered his face, and looked at his son.
"Thank you, Evan. You've been a big help to me. I'll tell you what. Since you've helped me out so much, I'll get you a gift. Whatever you want." Remus said with a smile.
Evan pondered for a second before saying, " I want...mummy back."
Remus' face saddened. He knew that was not possible. Catalina had been gone for quite some time now, but he smiled and said "I'll do my best Evan. Now, go to sleep, please."
"But daddy..."
"Evan...please, do as you're told." Evan stomped out of the room, a look of anger on his little face.
Remus sighed and closed his eyes, resting his head against the back of the couch. Just as he was about to drift off to sleep, there was a tapping noise at the door. He quickly stood, and made his way to the door. "Who is it?" He called, as he opened the door. In front of him stood the headmaster, a mischievous smile on his face. "Headmaster, what may I do for you?"
" I wish to speak to you about certain events from a few years ago. I wish to talk to you about... Catalina."
Remus' eyes grew wide, and he shook his head in confusion. "W...wh...what about her?" He asked.
He placed a hand on the younger man's shoulder, and whispered. "Remus, she's alive."
The sun rose early the next morning, sending it's bright rays in through the windows of the sleepy castle. Evan awoke as the light hit his face. From outside his bedroom door he could hear his father and Professor Snape conversing with each other in hushed tones.
"...don't actually believe the old fool, do you?"
"Severus, I have to..."
"They are DEAD!! Catalina and Gabrielle both!"
Evan gasped and ran down the hall and into the living room where his father and uncle sat with Headmaster Dumbledore. He made a straight shot for his father, burying his head in his lap. "Is mummy really dead, daddy?"
Remus glared at Severus, as he pulled his son up and set him on his knee. "Evan..."