Chapter 2 Patience wearing thin

Classes for the day had finished and Cynthia, Harry and Neville were sitting on the couch. Cynthia had her head on Harry's shoulder and sighed a little.

"Harry, don't you miss your parents?" Cynthia asked quietly she knew Harry never complained and he didn't mind leaving his parents for this but she felt bad for him.

"Of course I do but I can't support them when they're in the wrong." Harry said quietly and Cynthia moved over giving him a gentle hug while Neville put a hand on his shoulder giving him a reassuring smile, both his best friends showing that they were there for him.

"Anyhow, how's Sirius doing? Is he all right?" Harry said worried about his godfather and Cynthia sighed softly.

"Of course he's not okay his best friend ditched him. But Dad is a lot worse I think he really took Uncle James leaving personally." Cynthia said softly and Harry groaned. As much as he loved Cynthia's father he took things too much to heart though a part of Harry couldn't blame him it was hard going on in life only to be betrayed by those that you trust.

"Do…do you think Dad would care if Uncle Remus got hurt or captured by Greyback?" Harry asked almost hesitantly and Cynthia frowned she didn't want to think so but a part of her thought that despite how separated they were James would never want Greyback's hands or paws on Remus.

"I think he would. But I just hope when Uncle James realizes his mistake it isn't too late by then. If it is…I'll never forgive him." Cynthia said softly knowing she probably shouldn't think it but her visions told her something else and it was her fault. What Greyback recently wanted was her father out of the way so he could have her. Her father was breaking and if he broke, Greyback could easily take him she just hoped Sirius could be stubborn enough to convince his best friend not to give up she didn't care if he got her but if he got her father, she wouldn't be able to take it.

"It won't be too late you're father will be fine Cynthia." Neville said softly snapping Cynthia out of her thoughts and the girl smiled softly.

Meanwhile with James and Lily Potter they were at the table having lunch. Lily sighed a little causing James to look at her.

"What's wrong love?" James said softly frowning a little he hoped she wasn't thinking about Remus again not that he blamed her he had been thinking a lot about Remus too though that did not mean he was ready to go get himself killed for him.

"James, did we do the right thing? I mean I feel awful that we've just run away when our friends need it the most. And…what if Greyback gets his hands on Remus or Cynthia?" Lily said saying the last part a little hesitantly. James frowned, no Greyback wouldn't get Remus his friend was strong right? And Sirius wouldn't let anything happen to him. His frown deepened as he thought this. Was he doing the right thing? He was just trying to keep himself safe if Greyback could kill Peter and one of his own allies to get to the Lupin's then he wouldn't hesitate on killing more until he got what he wanted.

Why is your life so important now huh? You risked yourself so many nights when in school at that time you never thought about the risks did you? Why now? A nagging voice at the back of his head said causing him to flinch slightly he tried to ignore it but the voice would not go away.

"Things are different now!" James yelled finally causing Lily to look startled. She put a hand on his shoulder.

"James, are you feeling okay?" Lily asked concerned looking to her husband at why he was suddenly yelling and looking slightly pale.

James didn't reply.

Is Remus no longer important to you? Then, why do you care if Greyback has a little fun with him? If you can't bear to take the risk of staying with him and helping him kick Greyback back to the depths of hell, then you don't deserve their friendship. You need to make a decision what is worth more to you, your life or losing one of your best friends forever? The nagging voice said again and James closed his eyes trying to shake it off though he knew the voice had a point he just didn't want to face this right now. What about Harry? Was he okay without his parents there? A part of James knew Harry had done the right thing staying back even if he didn't like it but he was scared but at the same time he guessed Sirius was as well but he was putting his friendship over his life.

"JAMES!" Lily screamed trying to get her husband's attention who seemed to be in a daze. James snapped out of it and looked to Lily he pulled her into a hug trying to keep her close to him, he was confused and needed the comfort right now. Lily's eyes softened and she hugged him back kissing his forehead trying to comfort him she didn't like it when he was distressed.

Meanwhile, Greyback was planning his evil deeds. He had gotten ten new followers in the past two months which was considered to be quite a surprise but for Greyback as he believed nothing was impossible. He hoped these followers wouldn't be as annoying as Bellatrix and would actually lure the Lupins to him mainly Cynthia but it would be fun to torture Remus before killing him. James Potter was making the task easier for him, let's hope he didn't ruin it by returning to try and help Remus.

"Master, what is your next command?" A young woman, said moving or more slithering like a snake in front of him.

"My next wish is to get Remus dead he's breaking now anyone ever since his best friend left. We need to convince him that if he doesn't give in to us then he'll be left alone one day anyway once we manage to break him, we can have a little fun with him." Greyback said smirking slightly he would enjoy torturing the fellow werewolf, normally he didn't torture those who he considered to belong to him but Remus had tested his patience far too long by resisting the fact that he was a monster like the rest of them but his friends had always given him strength not anymore though he was positive soon Sirius would leave Remus as well leaving his coast clear.

Cynthia had pulled Harry and Neville aside she knew they were going to be late for class.

"I have a plan. You know Dad has been really well upset lately so I hate seeing him like this so I'm thinking we set him up on a date I'm sure Sirius will help." Cynthia said smiling brightly. Harry nodded, eager and completely agreeing with the plan however Neville looked hesitant.

"Uhm Cynthia no offence and I mean no offence but not many women would be willing to go out with a werewolf." Neville said a little hesitant to bring up this point but it was a rightful point as much as he hated to bring it up. Cynthia glared at Neville slightly and Harry grabbed her hand trying to keep her calm.

"I already have a woman in mind who knows about Dad's 'furry little problem'. Sirius's cousin Nymphadora Tonks I think she likes Dad anyway. I…I'm not trying to replace Mom I just want dad to be happy." Cynthia said sadness coming on her face as she hated seeing her father so upset. Harry hugged her gently and when he moved away Neville did as well.

"Cynthia, you do realize your father won't be too happy at first sending him on a blind date? Plus we could get in serious trouble." Neville said seriously and Cynthia shrugged it off dismissing his worry.

"What's life without a little trouble? Besides as Sirius would say, sometimes making trouble can lead to something good in the long run then again Sirius is a prankster. I wonder if he would prank James as payback or maybe we could." Cynthia said grinning mischievously it was clear Sirius had begun teaching the young girl the ways of the Marauders. The three got into planning on how to set Remus and Tonks up on a date.