The air was still in the room. There was a slight ringing in Sarah's ears. She was in shock she had told him, an almost perfect stranger. Up until this point, it has just been the two of them, and no one had asked, so she had no reason to tell. She was brought back to reality by the rather annoying list of questions flowing from Sirius.
"When did you meet him? How do you know that name? You do mean Remus Lupin, correct? Does he know? He must not know. He would have told me…" and he trailed off from there. Sarah stopped him. "Sirius?" she interrupted. "You've spoken with him recently?" Sirius looked rather confused by this question. "Recently? If this morning is recent in your book m'lady, then yes I surely have. When last we spoke he said he'd be back in time for some of Molly's stew, I trust you met Molly earlier." Sarah nodded. Her heart sank. She couldn't face him. She'd imagined what it would be like thousands of times in her head. Sometimes he's overjoyed, and wants them to be a family. Other times, he's furious. Alex noticed that the adults had gone quiet and came to investigate.
"Mama, why you look so sad for?" he asked, smiling as widely as possibly. At this adorably bad grammared show of concern, she smiled back. "I'm not, but I just now realized we left without clothes, your toys, and…" This sudden stop puzzled Alex yet again. "What mama?" she scooped him up and drew him in close. "We forgot Moonpie!"
Alex thought about this situation, deeply. His little eyebrows furrowed, thinking. "He won't be mad mama, him's smart. He'll be there when they take us back, waiting in the window." Moonpie is Alex's cat. He's a black cat, with white in all the right places to make him look as though he is wearing a tuxedo. He has large green eyes and a huge ego. He is in constant need of attention to be happy, and forgetting him will not be forgiven easily, he is a smart cat. Sarah often wonders if he is part Kneazle. In her arms, Alex started to squirm. "May I play now mama?" He looked at her and his eyes shined. He is good at the puppy dog look. She sat him down gingerly, and ruffled his hair.
Sirius had questions still to be answered. Sarah was a rather beautiful woman after all, flowing red hair, greener than green eyes, freckles, and slightly pointed teeth. She was no doubt a lycan, and the boy too. She seemed perfect for him. Sweet, caring, everything he needed. He had to know what happened, and it appeared she needed to talk. "Sarah, love, sit down. I'll make us some fresh tea and you can clear your head. I've spent so much time as a dog I've became an impressive listener." Sarah plopped down in her chair and looked once more at her feet. "She didn't want to talk, and she was CERTIANLY not ready to see Remus again. She looked to her left hand, ring finger. She still wore her engagement ring, because she had always hoped he'd come home and they'd be a family. Now it was probably best not to have it, so she slipped it off and into her pocket. She looked up. "Okay, you may quiz me, but I must ask that you only ask one question at time."
Sirius thought for a second. "No, love, you just talk. I was being far too nosey and you obviously are not ready to see him again. I will ask this. What's the boy's full name?" Before Sarah could answer, Alex was there to introduce himself. "Alexander Carlisle Lupin, that's me. I like my name. Sounds like a knight or something." Then off he bounced once more, to explore the wide jungle that was Grimmauld Place. "That's quite a name, it's very noble sounding." Sirius remarked. Sarah smiled. "That was the idea."
All of a sudden there was a thump, followed by the sound of Alex scrabbling to get back to his feet. "Oh, sorry mister, I didn't mean to run into you, I was chasing this neat bug there it goes!" Alex was off again. The man called out after the boy. "It's quite alright dear boy, but do be careful, there are many odd things around here." At the sound of the voice, Sarah's heart stopped. She wasn't expecting to face him so soon. She heard him getting closer to the kitchen, her heart raced. When he reached the door, their eyes instantly met, and Sarah promptly fainted.
What do you think guys? Still good? I really hope you like it. Stay tuned for drama to unfold.