Bit of a longer chapter but I'm sure yous don't mind :):)
*Bimagus is an animagus but with two forms*

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Andy-James was a bit short for his age, and had wavy shoulder-length black hair (Andromeda always complained that it was too long). He usually wore t-shirts tucked into cuffed jeans with a thick leather belt and leather jacket. But it was his eyes that were the most interesting. His right eye was piercing grey and the left was split between the same grey and a glittering amber. It had always been his favourite thing about himself.

His eyes lingered on the mirror a little longer than usual. The nerves had set in once he had awoken. He had heard great stories of Professor Dumbledore and really wanted to make a good first impression.

Andromeda and Tonks were already downstairs by the time Andy-James got there.

"We aren't coming, it's probably best that you meet Professor Dumbledore alone, especially if he wants you to meet someone."

He nodded, hoping that Professor Dumbledore was nice. He was terrible at meeting new people.

As Andy-James stepped into the fire and shouted for Professor Dumbledore's office he felt a sudden pull of anticipation. While he was terrified of what was about to happen, the fact that he was going to Hogwarts was still burning in his mind.

Dumbledore's office was unlike anything he had ever seen before. Golden walls filled with the most interesting things: books of all sorts, antiques and a very old and patchy hat. Moving portraits littered every wall, faces smiling or scowling down from their frames.

"You made it, good." A soft voice came from the corner of the room. Andy-James guessed that it was probably Dumbledore, unless some really old man just wandered around his office sometimes.

"I am Professor Dumbledore" -not a random old man then- "you must be Andy-James Black". The boy nodded and Dumbledore continued. "I asked you to come and see me as I wish to propose something to you. You see, the incident at your old school was caused by unnecessary mockery and judgement due to your family status, am I correct?" Andy-James nodded again. "Well, we have decided that it would be best to alter a few things to prevent this from happening again."

Andy-James went to speak but was stopped almost instantly. "Before you ask any questions there is someone I would like you to meet."

A young man, looking rather tired and almost scared, emerged from the corner of the room where Dumbledore had been before. Andy-James didn't realise how he hadn't seen him before. The man stood next to Dumbledore where the light hit him, illuminating one long scar across his face. While he couldn't be much older than 30, his sandy hair was showing some signs of grey.

"Andy-James, you will never have been told this, as it was decided by the ministry of magic to keep it a secret for your safety" -the man flinched slightly- "But I think it is time you found out. Andy-James this is Remus Lupin, he is your father."

Time seemed to stop. What on earth was the old man on about. Andy-James was sure that he would know if he had another father, someone would have let it slip at some point. It must have been some kind of joke. But neither of the men showed any sign of joking.

Realising that it was probably a bit rude to be stood there looking totally shocked, Andy-James went to say something. But the words weren't coming. He didn't know what he could possibly say that would carry the emotions of 12 years without a proper parent. He knew that he was crying, but there was absolutely nothing he could do. Figuring that words weren't going to help in this situation he settled on taking two steps forward and smashing his face into the man- his father's shoulder.

There were suddenly arms around  They both stayed like that until Dumbledore cleared his throat. As Andy-James pulled away he saw that he wasn't the only one who'd been crying. He laughed lightly at his dad who was trying to wipe his tears away rapidly.

"So, Remus here is taking the position of defence against the dark arts teacher this year. That gives you plenty of time to get to know each other. You will take the last name Lupin. You should probably practice that, as that's how many of the professors here like to address students. You, of course, will be able to move in with Remus if you'd like-"

"CAN I!?" Andy-James practically shouted. Both his dad and Dumbledore looked surprised. "Sorry, it's just, Andromeda is great and everything but I always get the feeling that I'm a bit of a nuisance being there and-"

"Of course you can." Remus smiled and he instantly looked a lot younger. Andy-James decided that he would have to make him smile all the time.

"A few last things. We are taking extra precautions, since I'm quite fond of our school hall" he chuckled, "And that means changing your appearance. Remus and I have already decided what to change. We've taken a few things from the woman who gave birth to you, and if anyone asks, she died when you were born." Andy-James nodded, a bit worried. He actually happened to like what he looked like.

"Right, put this on. It contains the charm that will make you look different. Don't take it off." He reached out to take the necklace that was being held out to him, already knowing exactly how they worked.

He slipped it over his head and instantly turned to the mirror that Dumbledore had just produced. He watched as a grew slightly taller and his eyes widened in horror as his hair turned sandy brown and shortened considerably. His eyes went brown. Remus didn't have brown eyes so he assumed that it was something from the woman they were talking about. He was absolutely gutted. The amber in his left eye was gone.

"Why did you change my eyes?"

"They were too recognizable. There are students here that you have met before that may remember you and it's too risky."

Andy-James nodded. He supposed it wasn't too bad. He quite liked being taller.

"Have I got through everything? No, wait. On last thing." Dumbledore said, Remus looking uncomfortable. "I said that you weren't told about having two fathers for your safety. This is because Remus is a werewolf. The second I was written to by Andromeda explaining that you are a bimagus I knew that it would be safe for you to live with your father should you want to. Werewolves present no harm to animals, only humans. Of course, with certain potions they present no harm at all but the ministry didn't want to take any chances."

Andy-James nodded. It made sense now. Well, some things did.

"You don't, like, hate me?" His father sounded very small and very scared. Andy-James wondered how anyone could hate him at all. He shook his head stubbornly then smiled widely.

"Can I tell Andromeda that I'm moving out?"

"Yes, and get your things packed, I'll come and get you tomorrow."

Andy-James said goodbye to both his new father and Professor Dumbledore before flooing back to Andromeda's to be met with a great deal of fuss, mainly over his new look. He explained everything as quickly as he could then rushed upstairs to pack all of his things.

"This is the best day I've ever had" he had thought before falling fast asleep.