Emma Hope Lupin

Hawthorn, 11 1/2 in, Phoenix feather (second wand)

Cedar, 11 3/4, Phoenix feather (third wand)

**Emma Hope Lupin** (b. 9 September 1979) was a Welsh half-blood witch and the first born child of Remus Lupin and Sirius Black through a custody agreement made with Margaret Lupin. Originally born to both Margaret and Jude Nickels, Emma's life quickly grew complicated and even more quickly in danger. Through a series of events, Emma was given to Fenrir Greyback as a gift from Jude Nickels, in an attempt to continue to swing Greyback to Lord Voldemort's side in the First Wizarding War. While no such agreement was formally made with Voldemort and the plan was entirely of Jude's own making, Greyback agreed.

After the deal was made, Jude and Fenrir discussed the reasoning for Jude's desire to give Emma to werewolves. After learning of Emma's true lineage and the promise to Sirius and Remus, Fenrir grew more intrigued and far more interested in Emma. While Jude's plan was to dispose of Emma in any way possible, Fenrir had different ideas. It was decided that, in time, Emma would be added to Greyback's pack when she was old enough. Fenrir, after spending time with Emma, deemed her far too small to be added to the pack and decided that when she was older, before her Hogwarts years, he would "kidnap" her. If Fenrir no longer had interest, he agreed that he would still take Emma off Jude's hands and attempt to end Emma's life as painlessly as possible.

Through a series of events and poor timing, the initial plan put into place between Jude and Fenrir fell through the night of Voldemort's fall. In an attempt to avoid being caught in the Ministry's attempts at finding Death Eaters, Jude opted to change plans, and with the help of Broderick Ward, director of Saint Nicholas Children's Home in York, and Ellis Moon, Jude's best friend, Emma suddenly became "missing." Fenrir, though displeased with the turn of events, agreed to follow the new "plan." Over the years, Emma's memories would slowly be taken from her and her powers would be suppressed by a Ministry approved potion. As far as anyone in both the Muggle and Wizarding world knew, Emma was a perfectly normal Muggle child.

Rather than following the initial plan the day Emma was moved to Saint Nicholas's, Fenrir concocted up an entirely new plan. After spending time with Emma, Fenrir realized Emma's potential. Instead of keeping Emma away from Hogwarts as planned, he decided to ensure Emma received her letter. In the summer of 1991, Emma finally received her Hogwarts acceptance letter. When Irma Bryce, a Ministry worker that assisted Hogwarts in finding Muggle children in Ministry approved facilities, found Emma with her letter and brought her to Ward's office, everything changed once more.

Emma, no longer under the influences of Ward, Jude, or Ellis, was finally able to start her life with the family she always belonged to. Assisted on a trip to Diagon Alley with Professor McGonagall, Emma meets the Granger family for the first time, becoming uncertain friends with Hermione. As far as Emma knows, Hermione is the first magical child she's ever met. Very shortly after, Emma meets Professor Dumbledore in preparation for her to meet her "uncle" Remus Lupin. After a decade of time had passed, Emma and Remus were finally reunited.

Her first summer with Remus was one of uncertainty. Neither knew how to interact with each other. It became very clear that Emma was struggling with the changes and Remus took every bit of care he could in ensuring Emma finally became comfortable. By the time Emma needed to make her way to Hogwarts for the first time, she wasn't ready to leave Remus. At school, Emma was sorted in Hufflepuff after the Sorting Hat informed her she would do well in any of the houses. Emma very quickly became friends with Persephone Moon and the other Hufflepuffs.

She is the main character of the Moonlit Series written by MyMoonyandStars.

## Biography

### Early Life (1979 - 1981)

Emma Hope Lupin was born 9 September 1979, in Cardiff, Wales. She was born of a surrogate agreement between Margaret Lupin and Sirius Black. Margaret, knowing her brother's love of children, made sure that Remus was the first one to hold Emma in the hopes that when Sirius broke the news of who Emma actually was, it would be a lot easier. Remus was quickly smitten with his "niece" and made sure to spend as much time as he could with her. Sirius, delighted with the news that Remus loved Emma so much, planned to inform him that she was their daughter as soon as he possibly could. Through the use of ancient blood magic, Emma would become both theirs in blood, but Sirius wanted to be sure the time was right.

With the Wizarding War in full effect, it was difficult for Remus and Sirius to spend time with Emma. Both were frequently on missions leaving Margaret on her own. It was decided that Emma would be much safer with Margaret, but Jude, who was displeased by the entire arrangement, had different plans.

### The "Missing" Years (1981 - 1991)

The missing years of Emma's life are surprisingly some of the more normal years of her life. She grew up in York, England and attended one of the several Muggle primary schools in the area. She resided in Saint Nicholas Children's Home from November 1981 to July 1991 where she was frequently rooming with several other girls in a dorm. While her roommates cycled out over the years, her final set of roommates were Jocelyn, Chloe, and Tracey.

Emma excelled in her Muggle life. She wasn't always a star student, but she did as well as she could. She participated in sports such as football and took ballet classes twice a week. During her time at dance, she was on track to go en pointe, but never finished her ballet education.

## Physical Appearance

Emma is a small girl on the shorter side. She has brown hair with green eyes, looking very much like the Lupin side of her family.

## Personality and Traits

Emma is a bright and intelligent student with a flare for the dramatics but with a strong head on her shoulders. She suffered a difficult upbringing, but, for the most part, has managed to thrive despite adversity.

## Magical Abilities and Skills

Emma excels in Potions and Herbology and has a flair for Defense Against the Dark Arts after being taught by her father, Remus Lupin, in her third year at Hogwarts. She does well in Transfiguration, Charms, Ancient Runes, Care of Magical Creatures, and has picked up flying very well. She doesn't have much skill in History of Magic, Astronomy, or Divination.

She is an adequate dueler and could be considered one of the top of her class in dueling skills. When it comes to logic, she doesn't always do well, and she doesn't like riddles. Emma is practical and enjoys magic that has purpose. She can succeed in wandless and non-verbal magic, but needs time to master the skills needed.

## Possessions

#### Wand

Emma's very first wand was made of cedar and measured 9 3/4 in with a Phoenix feather. Following the attempt to take her own life in her second year, the wand itself died, however the core, being Phoenix feather, lived on.

Emma's second wand was handcrafted by Ollivander. After trying different wand woods, a block of Hawthorn wood decided to make its home with Emma. Her second wand was made of hawthorn, measured 11 1/2 inches, and kept her original Phoenix feather core.

Unfortunately, Emma had to return to Ollivander to receive yet another wand. Her wand was unceremoniously snapped in half by Peter Pettigrew following the events at the Shrieking Shack. Just like her second wand, it was custom made as the Phoenix feather core remained in tact, and could once again be "reborn." Her third wand brought her full circle back to her first wand. Her new wand was made of cedar, measured 11 3/4 inches, and kept the very original Phoenix feather core.

## Relationships

### Family

#### Parents

Emma's relationship with her parents is a complicated one that she doesn't fully understand or know how to navigate. Born to Margaret Lupin and Jude Nickels, Emma was initially promised to Sirius Black as a surrogate situation. Jude did not like this when he learned of the situation.

#### Fenrir Greyback

Fenrir played an almost paternal role in Emma's upbringing.

#### Romances

##### Persephone Moon

Persephone was Emma's first ever "real" relationship. They dated for a brief period in their second year following a confession during the Christmas holiday after a fight.

##### Draco Malfoy

Emma's relationship with Draco never manifested to be more than the occasional sneaky get together in between classes. They never made their relationship formal.

##### George Weasley

George is Emma's crush and the interest is mutual. While the two have not officially entered a formal relationship, there is a possibility of them doing so.