*~Seven Years Later~*

Remus Lupin found Kelsey alone in her room packing her things. He leaned on the doorway, having absolutely no idea what his goddaughter was planning.

"Kelsey?"

No answer.

"Kelsey?" he asked a bit louder.

Still no answer. Remus knew that she wasn't ignoring him. She was always lost in her thoughts, even more-so recently. But even if he understood it, it was still a bit irritating.

"Kelsey Andromeda Black."

"Yes?" she yelled, obviously just getting out of a trance.

"May I ask what you're doing?" he asked calmly.

"Packing."

Remus chuckled. "I see. What are you packing for?"

"I'm leaving." she said simply.

"Ah," he walked into her room and sat down on her bed as she continued to pack. "May I ask where you're going?"

"I dunno." she shrugged. "I can't stay here anymore though."

"And why is that?"

Kelsey stopped packing for a moment. She stared down at what happened to be in her hands. It was a stuffed black dog, a toy that her father had given her so many years ago.

"Uncle Moony," she finally began, speaking softly. "You try to hide it, but…you're actually having a hard time living here, aren't you?"

Remus was a bit taken back. "What makes you say that?"

"The other day I heard you talking to that Ministry man." Although Kelsey couldn't see, Remus's eyes widened at the information she wasn't supposed to know.

"You were talking to him about…not being able to pay for the house…so that's why I need to leave."

"Kelsey," he said gently. He got up from where he was sitting and kneeled down in front of her. "You weren't supposed to hear that.." he wasn't sure if he was trying to sound reassuring, but he just sounded more guilty than anything else.

"But that doesn't mean it's not true!"

Remus sighed. It's true, he was struggling with money. Not many people offered jobs to people like him. He didn't want that being her concern, though.

He was Kelsey's godfather. He was supposed to be able to take care of her.

"I can take care of you." he started again, placing a hand on her shoulder.

"N-No! You're not eating!" she finally looked up at him. "I can't eat while you don't! And…" she took a few deep breaths. "And what if you're not able to live here anymore because of me…" she looked down again, she started wiping her eyes. "I-I can't let that happen, Uncle Moony."

"Kelsey Andromeda Black." he placed his hand under her chin and gently brought her head back up so his eyes met hers. He moved a strand of her hair that was in her eyes behind her ear. "I just got a new job today. The man is very nice and will allow me to work overtime for a few weeks until I get things settled here.

Let me tell you something, Kels: I love living with you. I haven't had a lot of company for a while, and I enjoy having you here very much." he smiled, wiping the tears from her face. "We've both been through some tough times, so it's best we stick together. What do you say?"

Although Kelsey didn't agree, she wrapped her arms around her godfather's neck. She didn't want to disappoint him.

"Okay."

And the next chapter is up!

I hope these filler chapters aren't too boring..they are kind-of short though

ANYWAY I decided that I'd get another chapter up before my last first day of high school starts tomorrow..ughh -_- school

We have about two more chapters before Kelsey goes to Hogwarts :D

I may combine it into one..since both of them are about as long as this chapter..but we'll see.

Thanks for reading! I would love reviews too, to know places where I can improve and such :D

Anyway, until next time~