A/N I don't own HP.

Chapter Twelve

I got back home (that's what it was now, home…I have a home) a few hours later, with my mind reeling about different diagrams, charms and blueprints. Still thinking what of different was to sabotage this wonderful craftsmanship that made up the vanishing cabinets.

"Oh there you are!" I looked up to see Mu-Mrs. Lupin coming over and giving me a hug. "How are you feeling love? They didn't have you doing anything too strenuous did they?"

"No. I just read over a few things. Nothing big. I don't think Moody would've let me do anything more. He was hovering worse than you."

"Alastor's a good man. He used to stop by here all the time, I'm glad he's helping look after you there."

"Yes. He trusts me a lot."

"For good reason I understand." I gave her a confused look.

"Oh don't worry hon. I won't tell anyone what it is you do. Dumbledore has had me doing some werewolf relations works for the past while. Theough everyone was talking about how a student was the one who saved Alastor."

I blushed. "Oh dear…"

She laughed, "Come on. The boys have been wondering where you went."

"Boys?"

"Oh yes. Sirius wouldn't leave until you're back. You've got yourself another guardian now."

"Oh joy…"

She laughed again. "They're good boys. You couldn't ask for anyone better to look out for you. It makes me feel good that you'll be watched over when you go back to school too. I now have two children to watch over."

"Mu-Mrs. Lupin…"

She cut me off there, "Now young lady. You are no longer allowed to call me Mrs. Lupin. You are now my daughter, and you must call me Mum. I've noticed you slipping and starting to call me that, and I'm done waiting for you just to go and say it on your own."

I smiled slightly. "Yes Mum."

She kissed my head. "Come on. Time for supper. There's soup waiting."

When we walked into the kitchen I heard an exclamation, "Finally!" and I was then squished in a bone crushing hug.

"Sirius, " I gasped, "You're going to break me!"

"I wouldn't break you if you ate more. Sit down now, and you will eat ever last bit."

I sat down apprehensively, and stared worriedly as Sirius proceeding to fill my plate as full as humanly possible. "Sirius…Sirius…that's more than enough."

"Are you kidding me! You're skin and bones, we need to get you those luscious curves back that all the boys love!"

"Wait…WHAT?" I sputtered, and then looked up at Mum and Remus. Both of whom seemed to be struggling not to burst out laughing right there, and when they saw my panicked face, they couldn't hold it in and began to laugh so hard they had to lean against each other.

I looked to see Sirius' scandalized face that they found it so amusing, and I couldn't help but laugh as well. It's good to have a home.

A/N I'm sorry again for being so long.