Nem (Host)

Some say it was the guilt, not being able to stop Greyback.

I wouldn't have thought he was the type, and to abandon his family like that, I mean, you couldn't have been much more than a baby.

Five, Remus said.

I was five.

Yes, well, Darius shifted uncomfortably, looking morosely down at his empty glass.

I have my own little theory about what happened.

What if Greyback came after him, eh?

We know how dangerous he is now, we know he hates wizards more than anything else, and your father said some very unpleasant things.

So what I wonder is, did Greyback go back and get him?

Did he bite him?

If that's what happened, then I must say I don't blame Lyle at all.

Only good beast's a dead beast.

Mm, Remus replied, feeling very hot and a bit dizzy.

And Greyback?

Last I heard, he's in league with you-know-who.

Darius shook his head.

And the damned irony of it all is that we need your father more than ever.

Still, he smiled at Remus kindly.

Don't think he died in vain, dear boy.

We did end up implementing a lot of his reforms, particularly where half-breeds are concerned.