The Twice Blessed Child

Chapter 24

Previously on The Twice Blessed Child

A moment passes.

"Are you the reason they all became Animagus?" I asked

"Yes. They found out, and wanted to be there for me. The only they could be there for me was for them to animals. Them being there really did help, they became pack, family which made the betrayal so much worse. Now my pack is gone, broken." Lupin said

I moved forward and put my hand on his.

"But it's not gone. Yes James is dead, and Peter really is a rat. But Sirius is still alive and he wants to be with you again. Don't turn your back on him because you both have been through a lot, and you need each other. Plus I'm sure he would be more than happy to come help you on the full moons." I said

Lupin didn't say anything. He looked up at the sky.

"Even if what you say is true and he can help. There are too many variables to be worked through, I'll be alone this next time." Lupin said

He looked so sad, but I could see the hope starting to form. I wasn't going let that little bit of hope disappear again.

"I come with you this time, and then next time Sirius will be here." I said

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Lupin turned his head to looked at me.

"I can't put a student at risk. Not only that but when I'mwhen the wolf is out I can't control it. It will kill you." Lupin said

"Not if I'm not human. If I turn into an animal like James, and Sirius did your wolf will be fine." I said

Lupin laughed a little bit.

"As much as I appreciate the thought it took them three years to become Animagi. There is less than week till the next full moon." Lupin said

"I never said anything about becoming a animagi. Just that if I was an animal you wouldn't see me as a threat." I said

Lupin just looked at me. He didn't say anything for a second.

"I'm not going to take no for answer. You need someone, you can't live your life alone. No one should have to live a life like that. So I will see at the Shrieking Shack shortly after dinner on Friday." I said

I let go of his hand and start to walk away.

"How did you know about the shack?" Lupin asked

"I'm not stupid, I saw the way you acted when Harry mentioned it." I said

Lupin nodded. I turned and headed up to the castle to have a little talk with the Headmaster. I quickly made it to the Gargoyle that was the entrance to his office.

"I would like to talk to the Headmaster." I said

The gargoyle looked at me for a second before the staircase appeared. I stepped up and headed up the stairs. I got to his door and knocked.

"Come in." he said

I opened the door and stepped into the room. The Headmaster was sitting behind his desk, he looked up when I stepped into the room.

"Hello, Anastasia. What can I do for you?" Dumbledore asked

"I have an odd request." I said

"I know what you are going to ask and I can't give permission for him to come to the school other than on holidays. However if he were to I don't know stay in Hogsmeade and then go to the shack I wouldn't see anything wrong with that." Dumbledore said