Hey all you lovely readers! I am so sorry that it's taking me this long to post another chapter.. But my mind is slow at thinking of ideas for this story sometimes.. As it is with my other story really.. Anyway, don't be mad at me, Remus is NOT going to be with Tonks. I know, I loved them together, but as this is my story.. It's not happening. Sorry :) Also, can anyone guess who Grace is going to meet? (I'm still thinking who of the 2 characters would be better at this point). Anyway, I am not J.k. Rowling, I''m not nearly as good of a writer that she is. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this chapter! Reviews are always welcome!
Remus Lupin opened the door to his room and sighed when he saw Catherine sitting on the edge of his bed. He turned the light on and went to go sit next to her. They sat there in silence for a bit, both too afraid to say anything. After a few minutes, Remus turned to look at Catherine and took both of her hands in his. "Sweetie, I'm sorry I said that to you. It wasn't fair".
Catherine didn't say anything, she didn't even look him in the eyes. Instead she got off the bed and laid on the floor, "You were right though, I should have told you about the twins. But times were desperate Remus".
Remus nodded and laid down next to her, "I know. I know what was at risk Cat. If anything, I should be blaming myself, because I'm the one who suggested it. I should have paid more attention to your health, the signs that you were pregnant were everywhere. I was just stupid not to pay attention to them". He turned his head towards her to see her smiling.
"By the way, the twins are with my brother. He's giving us a few days to figure everything out". Catherine smirked at Remus, he had turned white as a ghost and had sat up.
"Why would you do that Catherine? That is stupid, idiotic, dumb, and out of the question!" Remus jumped up and strode towards his closet to grab a cloak. Catherine shook her head at him and got up as well, "My brother is a good man Remus.. He just has had a hard life".
Remus stiffened as she put her hand on his shoulder, "I didn't think people like him had a hard life". He muttered.
When she heard that, Catherine's eyes turned black and Remus found himself unable to speak or move. He only was aware of Catherine and how angry she was.
"Listen up Remus John Lupin," She hissed in his ear, "My brother is a good man. Don't you dare say that about him! He never judged you or said anything bad about you while you were at Hogwarts. I expect you to do the same!". With that, Catherine stalked out of the room.
After another minute of being frozen, Remus could feel his body returning to normal. It was a strange sensation, he always hated when Catherine did that to him, intentional or not. Though he knew this time it was definitely intentional. Shaking his head, he closed his closet door and headed out of his room, trying to find Catherine would be like trying to find a needle in a haystack he knew.
Five minutes later, he still was wandering around the old house looking for his wife. He knew she wouldn't do anything rash, well, he was hoping she wouldn't. Shaking his head, he headed back down to the kitchen to get some tea to calm him thoughts.
When he got to the kitchen, he breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Catherine sitting at the table with a cup of tea in her hand. When he entered the room, she didn't even look up at him. He sighed and grabbed at cup pouring some hot water in it before grabbing a tea bag from the cupboard.
"It was a mistake to come back here". He heard Catherine whisper. He shook his head and sat down at the table with her putting his cup down.
"Don't say that Cat, it's not a mistake". He took Catherine's hand in his and kissed it gently, "Will you please forgive me? Being away from you has made me forget how wonderful and protective you are of people".
Catherine sighed, "That's my weak spot Rem, you know that. But yes, I can forgive you. We do have a problem though".
Remus looked confused, "What problem?".
Catherine stared at him, "The problem of why Grace is still here? She should be gone already, doesn't school start in a week?"
Remus nodded, "But she's staying here, why would she leave?".
Catherine sighed, "You really are forgetful, aren't you?".
Remus had the decency to look offended, "I am not! I'm not old yet!".
Catherine raised an eyebrow at him, "You have twin girls Remus. You are old. Seriously though, We're running out of time".
Remus looked confused for a good two minutes before a look of realization overtook his face, "Catherine.. We have to get Grace out of here. Tonight".
Catherine nodded and took a time-turner out of her pocket, "I brought this along. It's the last one of its kind. It can transport people up to 21 years in the past".
Remus took it from his wife and inspected it carefully, "Are you sure this is safe?"
Catherine glanced at him, "It's safer than anything else. At least we'll know that it works".
Remus sighed and stood up, "Grace is going to miss everything here. She'll never be able to come back".
Catherine stared at him pointedly, "Are you kidding me? ".
Remus shifted a bit, "I meant the way she is right now. She's going to be leaving all of her friends behind".
Catherine nodded, "Yes she is. But she's going to make more friends, ones that are more suited for her. Besides, she'll have family there".
"She's going to go through hell though Cat. It's not going to be easy". Remus looked down when he said that, not bearing to look at his wife".
Catherine walked up to him and hugged him, "Yes, but she'll be a stronger and better person because of it".
Remus nodded and wrapped his arms around Catherine, "I know she will".
Catherine nodded and took Remus's hand leading him upstairs towards Grace's room. Once they got there, Remus opened the door quietly and slipped inside the room. He walked over to Grace's bed and shook her awake gently.
Grace woke up startled. She had been dreaming about being back at Hogwarts, it was one of the best dreams she had in a while. Looking at her uncle, she knew that something was wrong. "Remus, what's going on? Why did you wake me up? It's not light outside yet".
Remus sighed and sat on her bed, "Grace, I'm afraid that you're not going to be going back to Hogwarts this year, at least not the one you know".
Grace looked at him with a confused expression on her face, "What are you talking about? Of course I am".
Catherine stepped inside Grace's room and sat down next to Remus, "We have a special mission for you Grace. Well, actually I do, Remus here has no choice".
Remus frowned at her, "It is my choice too you know".
Catherine rolled her eyes, "If that's what you want to keep telling yourself".
Grace looked at both of them, "Well, seeing as no year for me is ever really normal, I'll do it. But.. Do I have to miss school? Why are you allowing this Remus?"
Remus looked uncomfortable, "Because, it's what needs to happen. Trust me, you'll understand it in time. Also, you still will be going to school and taking classes".
Catherine nodded, "Trust us, we wouldn't be asking you if this wasn't important".
Grace sighed, "I trust you. But what about my friends? What am I going to tell them?".
"We can tell them, you don't have enough time to tell them yourself". Remus looked around the room as he said that. "You might want to pack your trunk now. You won't be coming back for a while".
Grace nodded with a dejected look on her face, getting up from her bed, she turned on the light and started putting stuff in her trunk. She was aware of the two adults looking at her, but she didn't feel like talking. She felt like she was abandoning her friends. Like she was abandoning Remus. Abandoning Hogwarts.
Catherine leaned against Remus, she knew that everything was going to work out. She just couldn't shake the feeling that things were going to go different this time around, she hoped that wasn't the case. But she knew that whatever happened, it would be for the best.
Remus got up and put his hand on Grace's shoulder, "You're not abandoning me you know. You're also not abandoning Hogwarts. You're just going on an adventure. Remember that".
Grace turned around and hugged him tightly, "But I'm abandoning my friends, what If this mission doesn't work out? What if I mess it up? What's Dumbledore going to think?".
Catherine sighed and decided to speak, "There's no way that you'll mess this up. The mission will work, I know it will. Also, Dumbledore knows about this. Well, for the most part he does. There are some things that I have decided to keep from him. For his personal good of course".
Remus smirked and patted her arm, "Cat, you only think that he doesn't know. Remember, he knows everything that goes on with his students'.
Grace giggled and Catherine looked at her briefly, "Grace, you remember that we're sending you on a mission, right?"
Grace nodded and accepted the piece of paper that Catherine gave her, "Don't read this until you get there. It's extremely important".
Grabbing the paper and sticking it in her public, Grace eyed Remus, "You're going to take care of yourself, are you?".
Catherine snorted, "I'll make sure he does".
Grace nodded and grabbed her trunk, putting her wand in her pocket. She looked at her white owl Hedwig for a minute before opening up her cage, "Fly over to Hermione's house and stay there with her, alright? She'll take good care of you".
Her bird let out a hoot of sadness before nipping her ear sadly and flying out the window. She noticed Catherine looking out the window that Hedwig had just flew out of with a sad look on her face. "Hedwig was my first friend, she's a very smart owl. She'll be safe at Hermione's".
Catherine nodded and sighed, "Come on then, you don't have a lot of time left". She took out what Grace recognized as a time-turner and started turning it.
Remus hugged Grace as hard as he could, and whispered in her ear, "You're going to do this. I believe in you. Also, give that paper to Dumbledore when you get there. He'll know how to explain it. But remember this, don't tell anywhere where you are from, or who you are".
Grace nodded and looked at Catherine as she took the time-turner from her, "Thank you for loving Remus so much".
Catherine nodded and spoke quickly, "If you do feel the need to tell someone, make sure it's someone that you can trust without a doubt with your life".
Grace nodded again and hugged her quickly before putting the time-turner around her neck. She smiled sadly one last time at the two adults in front of her before being sucked into a time-hurricane. She couldn't tell what the images where, so she just waited patiently watching as blurs flew past her.
***Back with Remus and Catherine***
Catherine breathed a sighed of relief and leaned against Remus, "I guess it's time to call Dumbledore. Tell him it's time to start hunting for those stupid Horcruxes".
Remus shook his head, "It's to late at night for that. We need sleep Cat. Besides, I don't think we need to worry about that anymore".
Catherine smirked, "Maybe not. That was a rather lengthy letter I wrote. Also, you ruined my fun".
Remus laughed, "She's not going to be able to read that language yet anyway. I don't see why you told her to read it".
Catherine continued to smirk, "But I know someone who does, chances are that she'll be meeting that person soon".
Remus shook his head and lead her to his room, "You little minx. Do I have to keep calling you Cat by the way? It's getting old".
He heard a giggle from behind him. "You don't have to. But I do like the name Cat. It's unique in its own way".
Nodding, Remus sat down on the bed and pulled her down next to him, "Dumbledore's going to recognize you immediately".
Catherine shrugged, "I know he will. It doesn't bother me. I'm kind of counting on it honestly".
Shaking his head, Remus wrapped his arms around her, "You are one strange woman".
"I know I am; you love me for it though. Now, we really must be getting some sleep". Catherine looked at him tiredly.
"You are right as always my darling. Tomorrow will be a very busy day for us. Believe me". Remus laid on his back pulling Cat down with him.
"Ugh, Don't remind me. I had to avoid questions from my brother about where his brother was earlier". It wasn't easy to explain, believe me''.
Remus hummed in agreement next to her before he grabbed a pillow for himself and promptly fell asleep. Catherine looked at him with a smile before laying her head on his chest before falling asleep as well.