The Bite Of A Wolf

Chapter 17

Recap: "Whatever helps you sleep at night." Hadrian said and dodged a rather nasty jinx.

Now:

James was sitting slouched in the chair next to the fireplace, right next to Sirius.

Remus was situated on the loveseat and his leg was going up and down.

Hadrian had told them to meet him in the living area, though he hasn't mentioned why.

So when he came strolling into the room, he was bombarded with questions.

"Are you alright?" Remus asked worriedly.

"What's going on?" Sirius demanded.

"What's wrong?" James asked lowly.

"Calm down! I told you I would talk about it when I had thought on it and I have." Hadrian announced.

They all leaned forward in their seats as Hadrian took his spot next to Remus.

"I need to know this isn't a joke. That you aren't going to have a camera spring out of a corner." He looked at his parents.

"I swear it's not!" James said and Sirius nodded along.

"Well then. I love you both. You're my family. But Sirius?" He said.

"Yes?" Sirius asked nervously.

"Hurt him and I'll behead you. James, hurt him and it'll be you who is missing their head." He looking them in the eye.

"Yes, sir!" They said, standing, and walking out while giving him a salute.

He turned to his mate and held out his hand. "Would you like to go out for a swim in the garden?" He asked, standing.

Remus nodded and took the hand. "I would love to." He said with a small smile.

Hadrian grinned at him and led him to the lake in the middle of the garden.

He transfigured their clothes into swim trunks and dove in head first.

Remus laughed and jumped in behind him, not aware that they were being watched from the kitchen.

Next chapter is the start of some massive tea! Who's excited?

- author Jamie