When Kain woke from the full moon she couldn't have been happier. In pain from the transformation but happy none-the-less. She had woken up in a tangle of bodies that belonged to Sirius, Harry, and Remus. A real pack of wolves they had been. Sirius was the first to wake up and when he did he put Kain into a warm bath to relive the pain. When Remus asked her what she remembered she told him everything. From the smell to the feel. It had been a very good night for her.
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The ministry had strict rules against werewolves adopting. Even more so that the werewolf was the partner of an ex-convict. The family had been enjoying there day Sirius and Remus had been sitting on the couch cuddled together Harry was in the armchair reading and Kain was on the floor playing with her toys. An owl tapped at the window Sirius knew it was an owl from the ministry. The bird had tapped impatiently at the glass.
The minute the letter was taken the bird flew away. "Well love what does it say." Sirius asked. "They want us to come to the ministry tomorrow. The department of child welfare." Remus said. "That can't be good." Harry said getting a sickening feeling in his stomach. "What the bloody hell do they want?" Sirius said. Had the paper work caught up and they now saw the signatures. One Sirius Orion Black, ex-convict and godfather to the boy-who-lived to boy-who-killed-Voldemort. They only looked at Remus because he was a lycanthrope.
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The next morning the four were just on time and now waiting. "Kain whatever happens we want you to know we love very much." Remus held the girl. The family had gotten together so used to each other it was hard to imagine life without the other. Remus had Sirius back and didn't plan on losing him till they were old, gray, and senile. The unconventional family entered the room.
They started on Sirius history over the past few years. Then moved to Remus about how a werewolf could not take care of a child. How they came to have the child in their home was a different story. Remus was a registered werewolf but Kain had not been. When she was bitten it had not been a bleeding gory mess. Bleeding yes but it didn't require St. Mungo's. Having been locked away she was forgotten about. "We will take the child-"
Kain clutched to Remus "NO." He held her tears prickling his eyes. "You can't do that. She'll never adjust you can't take her." Harry said. "She will go to another family one that can help her." one of the men said. One of them took Kain from Remus and he couldn't fight back. Kain's cries and screams that she didn't want to go. She was gone from the room Sirius and Harry were trying to restrain Remus who was crying for them to give the child back.
"If you can somehow prove that you can provide the child with a better home and life then she will be given back to you. till then." They left. Remus was in tears and crying into Sirius shoulder.
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When they returned home Sirius urged a tried looking tear streaked face Remus to go lie down. The wolf in Remus was howling at the lose of it's pup. Moony had become extremely attached to her. She was also a werewolf, which made it an even stronger connection. Moony had a little one to protect and would do that. She had brought more color into his life. He still loved Sirius and Harry but Kain was a child one who had been thrown a hard path and was just finding her way.
Remus had laid down under the cover curled into a tight ball in the center of the bed. Far away Kain was still crying. curled away in the corner calling out for Moony, Harry and Padfoot. She withdrew into herself again when they tried to get her to eat she refused to. She pulled away if they tried to pick her up. Thinking Kain needed some time to get used to her new surroundings they showed her to her room where she proceeded to burrow into the covers and fall asleep.
It had been a week Remus hadn't left the bed, hadn't eaten and hadn't spoken. Sirius had tried to coax the already thin man to eat. most of the time Remus would just sleep in his grief. If anyone came looking for the couple you could be sure to find them in the bedroom. Sirius as Padfoot cuddled to his lover.
Kain was doing just as bad. She refused to be touched or held. She wouldn't eat and if she could help it wouldn't move. She sleeps in a pile of covers looking for warmth but didn't find it. It wasn't healthy for the already thin child.
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Arthur Weasley had worked for the ministry for years. The ministry's department of magical child welfare dealt with all cases when it came to children. And the fact that they would take a child from it's parents before making sure the child had been safe. He had found out from Harry who had come to the Weasley's to see Ron, on the verge of tears himself. She hadn't been their's by blood but she loved them never the less. taking a child from something they know could have a negative effect even more so on werewolf children. In Kain's case she could be back in her shell. She may not be talking or eating.
IT could be dangerous. Arthur went to the Lupin-Black home. Sirius who had always been thin looked thinner now, sadder, and his eyes didn't have the same twinkle to them it was duller and he looked tired. "Arthur it's good to see you. would you like some tea?" Sirius asked. "Yes please. How is Remus doing?" the redhead sat down. "Not well. He refuses to eat, refuses to get out of bed, he won't talk to me. He sleeps most of the day but it's a restless one. Moony wants his pup back. Remus wants Kain to come back." Sirius set the cup in front of the man.
"The bond is that strong?" the man asked. Sirius nodded. The minute Remus/Moony had set eyes on the pup he had gotten attached to her and knew that he would do anything to take care of her. "You know Remus has a soft heart. And that girl had wiggled her way in just like I had. It's what kept us together while I was away."
"Well it depends on how Kain is doing. If Remus is taking it this bad Kain can't be taking it well either. They'll have to give her back to you or they'd be putting her life in danger." Arthur informed him. "Show them that you can take care of the child and that Moony is not a cold hearted beast they think he is."
"Thank you Arthur." Sirius hugged the man.
"Bring her home?"
"I'll try."
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a week and a half had gone by. Kain had gone to three families looking to adopted a girl. The same thing every time. They would show her room and she would climb in the bed and refuse to leave. To eat, or talk. The last family told the ministry as did the other two. An owl would have to be sent out.
Dear Mr. Sirius Black and Remus Lupin,
The child will not thrive in a new home. She has been placed in three and with all three there has been the same complaint. She will not eat, talk, or move. She will be placed in your care till tomorrow. But only till the full moon we will evaluate you and your partner as a family. We will stop by to check in on her to see how she is fairing. At times we may even wish to speak with her. After we evaluate you we will make our final decision.
signed by,
Kelly Winters.
Part of the department of magical child welfare
Sirius reread the letter. "Harry." Sirius ran into the living room looking for Harry but Harry came in from the back yard. "Read that." He trusts the paper into his godson's face. Harry's eyes lit up. They ran into the bedroom to where Remus had been sleeping. "Remus we're getting her back. Our pup is coming home." they showed him the letter. Remus sat up in bed inside Moony was jumping for joy.