Chapter 4
I do not own Harry Potter in any way.
"Good morning Remus", Narcissa said.
Remus smiled at her and said, "You don't have to invite me in or anything. I'm just here to drop off Anastasia".
"Remy, you'll come back for me right?" she asked.
"Of course I will", Remus told her.
"Come in dear", Narcissa said.
Anya slowly walked into the house. Her mouth dropped open.
"Amazing isn't it?" Lucius asked the little girl standing in his foyer.
"Annie, you forgot something", Remus said.
Bambi ran into the foyer. He sat by Anya's side.
"Don't worry, he's very obedient", Anya told Lucius.
"Is that a dog?" little Draco asked.
"Yes, but he's my dog", Anya snapped.
"Sorry", Draco said, "Let's go play in the backyard". He grabbed Anya's hand and dragged her outside, Bambi running after them.
Later, Draco and Anya laid side-by-side under a large oak tree.
"I love the manor. It's gorgeous", Anya told him.
"Where do you live?" Draco asked.
"In a small cottage in the woods", Anya told him, "It's fun to go on walks with Remus. We talk about things. My real father mostly".
"Who's your father?" Draco asked.
"Sirius", Anya said.
"Where's your mum?" he asked.
"I dunno. Remus either doesn't know or won't tell me. I used to get letters from my father, but I haven't gotten one in years", she told him.
"When are you coming over again?" Draco asked.
"I dunno. I'd have to talk to Remus", Anya told him.
"Maybe you could stay for the summer. We could teach you the pureblood ways", Draco said.
"I'm not even certain if I am a pureblood. I don't know who my mother is", Anya said.
"We can only hope", Draco said.
Anya suddenly got a bad feeling about this side of her family.
The next day, Anya bothered Remus all day about her mother.
"Who was she?" she asked.
"Annie…" Remus sighed, "I can't tell you".
"Why not?" she asked.
"I promised your mother before she went missing", Remus said.
"What?" she asked, "But… you said…"
"Your mother could be dead Anastasia. She asked me to care for you", Remus said, "She knew your father couldn't do it alone. I think she knew he was going to be arrested. She didn't leave you. She didn't want to. She had no choice. I can't tell you anymore than that".
"So, she could still be alive?" Anya asked.
"She could, but I'm not so sure she is", Remus told her.
"She never owled you or anything to ask how I'm doing?" Anya asked.
"No Annie dear, she didn't", Remus said.
7 year old Anya burst into tears.
"Oh sweetheart", Remus said gathering her in his arms.
"I hate her. She should've done everything to get back to me", Anya said.
'It wouldn't have been that easy', Remus thought.