James and I look at Moony with big eyes.  He stares back at Romy. The girl is looking at the ground her eyes dark. 'I'm sorry Romy. I didn't know... Emilyn never told me. If I had known that women would not have spent a moment alone in the same room as you!' Remus looks at Romy sadly.

Romy shakes her head dejected 'only you didn't.' She whispers, she is slumped back in her armchair eyes almost fully closed and her words are only faintly mumbled.

'Hey you know what? It is getting late, we should all go and get some sleep. We can talk more tomorrow.'I propose. 'We have a guestroom, you can crash in there. Prongs, you staying or what?' I look at james.

'I should go back, lily will b wondering...' James explains and gets up. He bids us his goodbyes and makes for the fireplace.

Remus goes upstairs to get a pajama that actually belongs to Mary. She has a whole closet of close at our home, because she and I like going dancing and partying. Afterwards she usually crashes at our place.

Therewhile I show Romy to the guest room. It is middle sized with a queen sized bed and a closet plus a fuzzy carpet. The walls are painted bright yellow, Remus adores that color.

He rejoins us and hands Romy a dark green onesie and matching fluffy socks.

'Bathroom is on the other side of the hall, our room right over this one. If you need anything don't hesitate to ask.' I quickly explain.

Romy looks at the pj's confused, ' who else lives here?' She asks. 'They're from a friend. But she won't mind you borrowing them. We'll have to buy clothes for you though. But tomorrow will be enough time.' Remus tries to smile.

'What do you mean, buy for me?' Romy asks confused. 'Well you'll live with us, if you want to that is, but you're definitely not going back!' I put in..

Romy looks in between us ' that's kind of you. But I don't know you, besides you wouldn't want to deal with me.' She whispers.

'Why's that?' I demand to know.
'Because I'm a freak! I am broken. I can't even sleep a night without without waking up screaming from nightmares at least twice....' the girl sobs. 'And whose fault is that you think?' Remus scowles. 'What?'

'Emilyn is the one who hurt you. And you are no freak, you are MY daughter!' Remus chockes out.

'I'm not even a witch.' Romy objects silently.
'And? My mother was a muggle and I loved her dearly!' Remus retorts. 'Besides as your father it is my duty and pleasure to care for you!' Remus adds.

'I suppose so.' Romy says barely audible.

'Good if that's settled, there's an extra toothbrush in the bathroom.' I add.

'Don't hesitate to wake us.' Remus says decisively. Romy nods.



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