Back To Bedlam

Chapter Five

Found

Two different people were walking down a busy Australian magical centre. One was a patient werewolf called Remus Lupin. The other, was an impatient Metamorphusus by the name of Nymphadora Tonks, or just Tonks as she liked to be called.

'Remus, why can't we go do some shopping? Cant we meet your friend later?' Tonks whined piteously.

'I told you Tonks. Once we get this business done, you can do all the shopping you want.' He said compromisingly.

'Remus' Tonks hissed. 'I want to know what the Werewolves are doing to, but I really want to see if they have these cool pants I saw back in England.'

'Listen Tonks, this is more important than shopping, I'm meeting someone I haven't seen in a long time.'

'Alright, no need to get snappy with me.'

'Sorry Tonks won't happen again.' He said quickly.

'Oh you're so cute when you're sorry Remie. Now hurry up, the sooner we meet this guy, the sooner I can show you how well I model clothes.' She said, moving quicker through the crowd of witches and wizards, dragging Remus behind her, missing the look that was on his face.

They made there way through the many people and finally entered a small pub called "The Fiery Roo" and Remus looked around for his associate.

'Ah, there she is Tonks.' Remus said happily.

'She? What do you mean "she"? You never said anything about meeting a woman.' Tonks said with a hint of jealousy as she spotted the subject of their travel down under. 'Why couldn't Dumbledore choose someone else to come down here? Why did you have to come?'

'I told you Tonks.' Remus whispered as he pulled back and stopped. 'I'm the only Werewolf in the Order, therefore it was only fitting that I come to Australia and talk to an old friend.'

'How old?' Tonks said accusingly.

'Very old.' Remus replied softly as he continued on forward, the woman spotted them and started waving enthusiastically.

'Remus, oh Remus, you came, just like you said you would.' The eager woman said breathlessly as she jumped on Remus and started hugging him fiercely, she pulled back and smiled at the scowling Tonks. 'And you must be Remus's girlfriend. How do you do, I'm Sylvia Weaver.' She said, walking forward and shaking Tonks's hand.

'Hello, I'm Tonks.' She said stupidly.

'Of course you are, now, why don't I get us a drink, how does three Fire Whiskey's sound?' Sylvia then called loudly to the barman, who then scurried over and placed the drinks on the table.

'Good service.' Tonks said.

'Yes, it is isn't it? Now Remus, hows about you explain to me why I received a letter from you just a week ago asking to meet me when the last time I heard from you was when we were just out of school?' The shrewd woman asked curiously.

'Well Syl, you would have heard the news. Voldemort is finally back. Of course, Albus has been saying it for years, but he has finally shown himself and now the Ministry can't deny it any longer. Fudge has been kicked out of office and Arthur Weasley has taken his place, things are getting serious and Albus wants to know which way the Wolves are going to fight in this war. This is where I come in, since I'm the only Werewolf in the Order he's sent me down here to find out that very question. So, do you know?' Remus said slowly already dreading the answer that he knew was to come.

'They don't know.' The female werewolf said simply.

'What?' Remus and Tonks asked loudly.

'They don't know. There's some strange things happening here Remus, the magic around Australia has been going haywire since, well, it would be about 2 years now. All the magical creatures can feel it, there's someone, or something here that has a power never seen in these parts of the world before.' She said with a shudder.

'So, what, the Werewolves aren't joining Voldemort?' Remus said, ignoring the hisses from the two females he was sitting next to.

'Nope, there waiting to see who or what holds this power… Now on to more pleasant news, what have you been up to Remus, life been treating you fairly?' She asked with a glance to Tonks.

'Ah well Syl, you know how it is. We Werewolves can't get any work. Witches and Wizards fear us, same old, same old really. What about you, are you seeing anybody?' Even though he was talking candidly, Tonks could hear the curiosity in her boyfriend's voice, wondering why, she turned her gaze on Sylvia Weaver.

Her hair was mousy looking like Remus's except that it was blonde and had grey bits in it. Her eyes were a soft gold, and they sparkled when they caught the sunlight. Her kind face looked as if it had aged too quickly before time. And as for the rest of the body, well, she wasn't that pretty. Tonks thought huffily. She was pulled out of her thoughts as the object of her evaluation answered Remus's question.

'No. I haven't had a partner since y-… well, since the old days.' She said quietly, her yellow eyes searching Remus's amber ones. 'So what will you guys do now? Head back off to old England, or are you planning to stay around Australia for a bit?' She asked, perking up again.

'Were going shopping now, aren't we Remus?' Tonks said happily.

'What? Oh yes I s'pose you are. Um, would you like to come with us Syl?' Remus asked hopefully.

'Sure.' She said brightly, as Tonks grimaced internally.

'Excellent, well, why don't you run ahead Tonks and will meet you there.' Remus said, completely missing the incredulous look his girlfriend sent him as he helped Sylvia up.

'Whatever.' Tonks sulked, making her way through the bar whilst her hair started turning a dangerous red.

'Will she be alright?' The yellow eyed werewolf asked.

'What? Oh yeah, she'll be fine once she enters a clothes shop. Now, what have you been up to?' Remus asked as he opened the door out into the busy street.

'Well where do I start, I left England after you bit me. I cried over you for about a year, and then I finally picked my arse up and got on with life. I was happily living here until I get a letter from you. I got real excited all week and then I see you come in with her.' She growled, looking at Remus angrily. 'Its funny that you can go out with her Remus when you couldn't even stay with the woman you loved all because of a silly little bite.'

'I told you Sylvia. It wouldn't have worked.'

'How wouldn't it have worked you moron? We were both Werewolves. Tell me, how it couldn't have worked. Hmm, tell me?' She said accusatorily.

'I don't know. I don't know why I told you to leave. I just thought that you would hate me, for what I had done to you.'

'I didn't hate you. Sure I was a bit angry, but not at you, at myself. If I had just stayed away from you on that full moon, nothing would have happened and maybe I'd be the one that had come down with you to see what the other Werewolves were doing… Maybe we would have been married. Maybe… Remus what's wrong?' She asked worriedly as she saw the other werewolf's face pale dramatically. She followed his amber gaze and once she saw what he was looking at she did the same.

'Its James…'

'Mum, Dad. I really don't see why we have to go out today.' Harry whinged loudly.

'Don't be silly Harry, it's not everyday that you become of age.' She said briskly. 'Now help me find those earrings that you and Mel got me last year.'

'Fine, Accio Earrings.' Harry said dully, he then held out his hand as the two shiny pieces of gold flew at him from up the stairs.

'Aww, who's the clever birthday boy.' An amused voice said from atop the stairs.

'Oh Mel, you look lovely. See Harry, Mel's dressing up for your birthday, why cant you?' Jessica said distractedly as she tried to put both of her earrings on.

'She dresses up everyday.' Harry grumbled.

'What was that dear?'

'Nothing mum. Where's dad?'

'Oh, listening to the quidditch results again. I swear he heard them last night.' Harry smiled and went into the study where his father was hunched over the wireless trying to listen to the scratchy voice of the sports presenter.

'Hey Harry, guess who won last nights match against the Tornado's and Arrows?' Michael Rhode shouted excitedly.

'Probably the Arrows, I don't think anyone can catch the snitch faster than Daniel Wright at the moment.'

'You're wrong, the Tornado's seeker apparently snatched the snitch from his grasp as they were both flying for it. Chang I think she's called, Cho Chang.'

'Huh. Did the Kestrels win?' He asked hopefully, he had supported them ever since he could ride a broom and dreamed to see them play one day.

'Yep, beat the Cannons by 330.'

'Awesome. Anyway, you've got to come now, mum's getting really feisty.'

'Righto son. Hey, when is your next footy game.' Michael said, as he got up and made his way over to Harry.

'Next week, it should be fun, the coach even said there might be scouts coming to watch.'

'Really. Hmm, that should be interesting.' He said with as much happiness as he could, but it was hard. He really wanted his son to play quidditch, he was damn good enough, that much was for sure, but his heart was set on living like a muggle… and all because of one girl.

'Is Kelly coming today?' Its not that he didn't like the girl, heavens no, he was happy that they were together. It's just that sometimes he wished that he had found an magical girl. For, one day, Harry would have to tell Kelly what he was, and he just didn't know how Kelly would take it.

Little did he know… His question would be answered soon.

'Michael, Harry, are you two coming or not?' Jessica's voice shouted through the house.

'Coming.' Both men replied. When they reached the hallway, Harry reached out and took Melanie and his mum's hand, his dad was holding both the girls too. The smile he was wearing dropped as he noticed the absence of his two grandparents.

They had both died in a muggle car crash three weeks before last years Christmas, which was also in the same week as Melanie's birthday, needless to say, it wasn't one of the family's best moments. He looked up and noticed that the others were feeling the exact same that he was. He forced smile up again and said.

'Off we go to Ferry Berry Alley.' And they did.

'I'll have the Hamburger with chips thanks.' Harry said finally. They were in one of the finest Restaurants in Ferry Berry Alley and he had just ordered something that he could have picked up at the Fiery Roo.

'Very well, sir. Your meals should be here shortly.' He said to the rest of his family.

'Harry!' His mum hissed.

'What?'

'You don't come in here and order a Hamburger, Michael, say something to him.' She said folding her arms over her chest, looking annoyed.

'Well Harry… Do you think I could have some of your chips?' He asked quietly, hoping his wife wouldn't hear him. Unfortunately she did and so did Melanie who was trying her hardest not to laugh.

'Honestly.' Jessica said crossly, but all of her family members could see the tweak of her lips about to form a smile.

'So, when do I get my presents?' Harry asked innocently.

'What makes you think, you get any?' Melanie said teasingly.

'Fine then, don't think I wont remember this when it's your birthday.' Harry said mockingly.

'Oh stop being such a sook.' Melanie said before handing over her present. Harry unwrapped it and found a silver necklace that had both a quaffle and a football on the end.

'Thanks Mel.' Harry said sincerely.

'We have to go pick up your present later.' Jessica said; whilst her husband gave Harry a mysterious wink. Harry was about to ask what it was but their meal had just arrived and all thoughts flew out of his head as he attacked his burger with vigour, he even floated a few chips over to his dad's plate wandlessly.

They then spent there time having an enjoyable lunch. Laughing and talking about there jobs, school and even about their relationships. They were having such a good time that Michael and Jessica didn't even spot their old friend being dragged down the street by a tiny little woman.

As soon as they had finished up their meal and Harry had blown out the candles on his cake that floated in from the kitchen with everyone singing "Happy Birthday" to him, they ventured out into the street, Harry and Mel going out first whilst their parents payed the bill.

It was then that loud shouting could be heard from down the street.

'JAMES. JAMES.'

'I think someone's lost there kid.' Harry said concernedly to his sister.

'JAMES. JAMES.' The shouting was getting louder.

'Do you think we should help?' Melanie asked.

They were both looking around the other way so they didn't notice the two breathless people come up behind Harry and tackle him to the ground. They didn't stay there for long though, for Harry had vanished out form underneath his two attackers and was standing over them, holding his wand loosely by his side.

'Your not James, but you look so much like him.' The man said softly.

'Who are you?' Harry snapped.

'I'm sorry, we didn't mean to tackle you, we just thought you were someone else, excuse me.' The man and his accomplice started turning away but was stopped when Harry's dad's strong voice called out to them.

'Remus? Sylvia? What are you doing here?'

'Mick, Jess? What are you doing here?'

'I think, maybe we should take this discussion back home dear.' Jessica said Michael as they moved in front of Harry and Melanie protectively.

'Yes, your right. Kids come here.' He then turned his stern gaze toward his old friends. 'What you see and hear you tell no one. Got it?' They both nodded dumbly, still getting over the fact that the people that they thought dead were alive. That didn't realise that another shock was yet to come.

'Remus. What are you doing?' Tonks yelled as she came up to the small group.

'Who's this?' Michael asked.

'Tonks, his girlfriend. Who are you?' She said suspiciously.

'Can she be trusted?' Jessica asked Remus and Sylvia.

'Yes.'

'Good, well let's go. Harry, if you'd care to take us home.' She said without looking at him, knowing that his bright eyes would search her soul if he connected with them.

Harry obliged but not before he shot a look at the two people who obviously thought that he was his father.

The group landed in the main hallway of the Rhodes's house, Harry straightened to his full height and stared down at their three guests.

'Who are you and why did you call out my father's name back in Ferry Berry?' He asked curiously.

'What do you mean, your father's name, I don't understand.' Remus said quirking an eyebrow.

'Lets go somewhere more comfortable shall we.' Michael said as he waved his hand toward the sitting room, he watched as they all passed but he stepped in front of Tonks.

'Its not that I don't trust you… But I don't trust you.' He then moved forward and shut the door on the Auror.

'Well, let's see what's so important that I must miss, hmm.' She pulled out a fleshy bit of string and poked one of the ends in her ear and poked the other one under the door.

I owe those Weasley boys. She thought excitedly as she listened on in the conversation that was taking place behind the closed doors…

Michael locked the door and walked forward and looked around his lounge room. His children were sitting on one of the lounges, Remus and Sylvia sitting slack jawed on the other and his wife standing between them.

Remus sent him a questioning look and he threw his head backward and nodded towards the door.

'A little young for you isn't she Remus?' He asked conversationally. Why, how else would you start a conversation with a friend that you haven't seen in almost 17 years.

'Maybe, why didn't you let her come in?'

'I don't like her, besides what I am about to tell you is very,' He looked at Harry. 'Very important.'

'What is it?'

'Well, it all started on the day Lily and James was murdered by Voldemort. Everyone thought that all the Potter's and him were dead… well, they were wrong on two counts, Voldemort is alive and so is the last Potter. Remus, Sylvia. I'd like you to meet my children, this is our daughter Melanie and this is our son, Harry, Harry Potter.'

Thump, Thump. That was the sound that was made as Remus and Sylvia made as the fell off the lounge and fell on the floor in a heap.

'What? How? I don't understand.' They both stuttered and stumbled as they got back to their feet.

'You better sit down Remus and Syl, you're in for a long tale.' Jessica said sadly.

Then with the help of each other, the two Rhode's with the help of their children explained their whole lives since that haunting October night, 17 years ago.

'-So that's why you thought I was my dad, because I look so much like him?' Harry asked after all was done.

'Amazingly so Harry, amazingly so, except you have Lily's eyes. Doesn't he Syl?' Remus said warmly.

'Oh yes, you gave my heart a right start you did, I'm sorry for tackling you by the way?' She added sheepishly.

'No problem, I've been hit worst than that on the footy field.' Harry said amusedly.

'What do you mean? Are you saying that you actually play that crazy game?' Remus asked shocked.

'Yep, he's the captain too of our school team.' Melanie said proudly.

'Really, well I'll be buggered. Does that mean you don't play quidditch?'

'Oh no, I play quidditch too, it's just that I've only got Mel and dad to play against. I usually just fly around most of the time. I love flying.' Harry said fondly.

'So tell me Remus what brings you two and that girl out there down here to Australia?' Michael asked suddenly.

'Oh, I didn't come down with him Mick, I've been here probably about the same amount of time you have.' Sylvia said quietly.

'How come?'

'Well that would be my fault.' Remus interjected. 'You see, I bit her and told her to get away from me.' He said quickly.

'You old wolf, you are so stubborn sometimes.' Jessica said hotly.

'Why did you call him a wolf mum? Is that your animagus form Mr Lupin?' Melanie asked excitedly.

'I'll answer that Jess. No I'm not an animagus Melanie, I'm a werewolf. I bit Sylvia here and turned her into one as well.'

'So.' Harry and Melanie said together.

'See Remus, I told you it wasn't that big of a deal, but nooo, you had to go play the big hero and shut yourself from the world.' Sylvia said passionately.

'Maybe your right.' He said looking into his ex-girlfriends eyes, holding her gaze steadily, the love that was once there sparked to life again just like a person turning on a light.

'Hem hem.' Michael coughed loudly. 'Sorry to break such a lovely moment but you haven't answered my question.'

'Well, Dumbledore sent me down here to see what the other werewolves were doing and it seems there staying neutral for the moment.'

'What?' Michael and Jessica asked incredulously.

'I know, that's what I said, apparently Syl said there's some type of power here that is scaring them.'

'Really, what type of power Syl?' Michael asked interestedly.

'Well, I can't really explain it. Why just the other week, a shockwave was sent through the whole of New South Wales, it was massive, of course the muggles blamed something called the gas line… What?' She asked suddenly, seeing that all of the other occupants except Remus was looking at the last Potter who was blushing, he looked up and smiled sheepishly and said.

'That was me, not some weird powerful creature. We lost footy that day… I took it pretty bad. What?' He said, as he saw everyone smiling or laughing at him.

'Harry you idiot, you're the one stopping werewolves from joining Voldemort.' Melanie laughed.

'Hey, she just said Voldemort.' Said a shocked Remus.

'Why wouldn't she say Voldemort?' Harry asked curiously.

'Well, it's just not done is it?'

'Isn't it? That's funny, it's just a name.' Harry said simply.

'Yes, I s'pose your right, it's just that you don't hear kids say the name. Why, when I was teaching at Hogwarts, the only person you could speak the name too was Dumbledore.'

'Have you seen Sirius, since he was falsely accused?' Jessica said, angrily changing the subject at Dumbledore's name.

'What do you mean falsely accused?' Remus asked slowly.

'You mean you don't know? Sirius and Pettigrew swapped being Secret Keepers.' Michael said carefully.

'You know, he said the same thing four years ago… I just didn't believe him, and now his as good as dead.' Remus sobbed as he started crying on Sylvia's shoulder.

'What are you saying Remus?' Jessica said softly.

'Four years ago Sirius escaped Azkaban using his animagus form, he saw a picture of a family that had Pettigrew in his animagus form in it. Sirius escaped and came after Peter, he knew that the boy who owned the rat went to Hogwarts so he made his way there. All year Sirius tried and failed to capture him, but in the end he got caught by the Dementors, I was the last person to speak with him before… before he got the Kiss.' He finished quietly and wiped away the remaining tears that graced his face.

'I betrayed him didn't I?' He asked.

'No you didn't Remus, you didn't know the truth.' Jessica said soothingly as she came over and sat next to the guilty werewolf.

A banging was then heard from outside.

'Tonks has probably knocked something over.' Remus said, barking out a laugh.

'A clumsy blonde is she? You seem to like clumsy blondes Remus.' Sylvia said pointing at a few of her blonde strands making everyone laugh. They all stood up and Remus put out his hand.

'It was nice to meet you Melanie, and you Harry, I hope you have a good rest of your birthday, watch out for anymore crazy werewolves trying to tackle you.' He said giving them both a hug as well.

'Don't make it another 17 years before we see you two again.' Jessica said lightly, giving them both a hug.

They all moved towards the door and no one noticed the pink bit of string make its way back out the door. Opening the door, they found Tonks picking up pieces of a vase.

'I'm so sorry, I was just walking around and I bumped into it.' She apologised.

'It's no problem.' Harry said waving his hand and catching the newly fixed vase in his safe hands, missing the looks shot at him by the three guests.

'Mum, dad, can I go. Kelly said she had present for me.' Harry said impatiently.

'I bet she did.' Melanie scoffed.

'Shut up. I'll be back before tea, it was nice to meet you Remus, Sylvia.' He nodded to them both, ignoring Tonks. He then vanished without a sound.

'Head over heels that boy is.' Jessica said lovingly.

'Is he going out with a muggle or magical girl?' Sylvia asked.

'She's a muggle. She's my best friend.' Melanie answered.

'Really, does she know about you and Harry being magical people?'

'No, we were thinking of telling her though soon. Hopefully she'll take it well, she loves Harry, so I don't see why she shouldn't.'

'And what about you are you seeing anyone.'

'Yes, I'm dating Kelly's brother, who also happens to be Harry's best friend. Brad's his name.' Melanie said with a small blush.

'My, my, my. You're quite the little lady aren't you?' Sylvia said smiling.

'Well, it was nice to meet you but Remus and I have to get back to England. Goodbye.' She started walking towards the front door. Come on Remus.' She shouted over her shoulder. Remus ignored her and turned to Sylvia.

'Will you come back to England with us?' He asked.

'Maybe in a couple of weeks, but there are some people I want to say goodbye to here, okay.'

'Brilliant. Well, I promise to come back and visit some time Mick and Jess. I can't believe how special this day had been. I better go before Tonks breaks something else. Bye. Bye Syl.' He then ran out the door to catch up with his partner.

'I guess I better be off as well, I'll pop in again if that's alright with you, before I go back to England. It's been great to see you. Bye.' And with a final round of hugs she to ran out the door and apparated away.

'What a day.' Michael said as he shut the door with a click.

'Maybe we should go back and get Harry's present before he comes home.' Jessica said, looking at her watch.

'Yeah righto, will you be right by yourself Mel?'

'Yes dad, I'm not a baby anymore.' Melanie said sarcastically. 'By the way, what are you getting him?'

'You'll see.' Her mother and father replied simultaneously before they apparated away to get Harry's present.

'Old people.' Melanie said before she climbed the stairs to her room to finish off her homework.

'Ah, it's good to be back home, don't you think Remie?' Tonks said brightly, as she steeped out of the International Portkey Point. Inside she was fuming. She had heard all that had taken place back behind the closed doors in the Rhodes's home. She knew that Harry Potter was alive and she knew that her current boyfriend's heart belonged to someone else. Well she knew what she was going to do.

'I'll go tell Dumbledore about the werewolves if you want, that way you can go home and have a nice Fire Whiskey back at our apartment.' Remus was so into his own thoughts he just nodded and apparated away without glancing at Tonks.

'Whilst your there, I'll just pop over to Dumbledore and tell him who we saw today.' As she finished saying this an evil glint appeared in her eye, much like the look that her estranged cousin got sometimes.

'Its only fair that the world really knows what happened to their hero after all.' She then apparated away, not even realising the calamity she was about to cause.

Note: This is just getting crazy. I hope your appreciating how quickly these chapters come out? All those that HATE Nymphadora Tonks raise their hand. Ok, now tell me if you raised your hand?

Review please. It helps especially if you say something about the story that I missed. Especially the part one of the reviewers called Bestest List said. 'Why did Michael takes his wife's family name?' I don't know but I'll fix it up soon. Now onto review time:

Ash: Wrong and wrong. I'm from NSW, why did you guess the other ones?

Rachel Sedai: You're a hard taskmaster Rachel, but I'll try and lower the fluff and speed the book up, I want to get on with it just like the next person.

Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee: Don't know if that's enough 'e' but it doesn't matter. The fact of the matter is though… You're a kiwi. And having just beaten one of your players and the rest of the world was very satisfying. Although Vettori was probably one of the standouts for the World XI. I just cant believe how easy it was, Gilly smashed em. I hope we win the test as well.

Evergreen Sceptre: Umm, yes to all your questions. I just have one for you. Where did I say something about Pure Magic, I don't even know what that is?

Japanese-Jew: You'll see what happens to all the original characters when I get back to Hog… I shouldn't have said that, I should not have said that.

Striker1346: All will be revealed in Flashbacks later.

MortyM: Later. Later.

Bestest List: That is a bloody good point. Thank you for pointing I feel like quite the fool.

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Flyin Eagle.