Remus shoveled the last of his lunch into his mouth before he grabbed his wand. With a simple flick of the wrist he washed, dried, and put away the dishes. James stood near the front door as he fumbled with the buttons on his coat. Remus asked, " Jamie, our shopping trip can wait some if you're still tired or hurting at all. Are you sure you're okay to go?"

James bit his lip as struggled with his coat, "I'm sure, Alpha, we can go and I'll be fine."

Remus kneeled down next to James and buttoned his coat for him, "I just want to be sure. We'll visit some wizarding shops in town before going to muggle London. You need to tell me if you get overwhelmed at all or if you're wounds start hurting or you're tired. I'm sure you haven't had many outings in a long time."

"I'll be fine, Alpha." James replied.

Remus smiled, "If you're sure. Let's go then. I'm going to apparate if that's okay with you."

James nodded and the two apparated to a small wizarding village nearby. The first stop was to the pet store where James found a friendly eagle owl. It would've cost a pretty penny had the shopkeeper not given them the owl on a discount claiming it was a menace of a bird. Seeing the owl cuddle with James didn't exactly make Remus think it was a menace. Remus tried to get James to name it, but he refused stating his Alpha should. The eagle owl finally, after much deliberation, accepted the name Alexander.

Remus went wild in the bookstore, run by a hag, trying to make sure he had every book that would be useful in teaching James what he needed to know before going to Hogwarts, etiquette for humans and werewolves, a number of books on pack law concerning other packs, a guide to being a Beta, muggle education books, and he even got a book on being an Alpha werewolf for himself. He also stocked up on parchment and quills.

He got James fitted for some casual robes, and picked up more muggle clothes for him. James kept claiming it was too much, but Remus wouldn't hear it. They even stopped at a muggle and magical toy store so James would have something to play with aside from the cleaning mop and soap. One particular dragon stuffed animal caught James' eye, and Remus picked it up immediately. Little boys needed something to sleep with at night, and with everything he had been through he was still a little boy.

When they went into Muggle London for more groceries, James held onto the dragon plush for dear life. He kept urgently sniffing the air, growling at anyone who got too close, and hid behind Remus' legs as they walked. They ended up in an alleyway with Remus holding James in a tight hug as he tried to soothe him through a panic attack. It took a while for James breathing to become normal, but Remus thought it better to go home after that then keep on shopping. They got more than enough, and James had been worn out from his panicking being around so many people anyway.

Remus laid James down for a nap without any complaint and set down to read up on being an Alpha and the Ancient and Noble Packs.

He read first about the packs in summary so he could tell James:

There are four main packs each different depending on their region and even certain abilities and differences between how they changed wolves and why in the myths and stories behind why they change The Xia pack it is one of the oldest and yet the smallest pack their territory is composed of China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, South Korea Mongolia, Nepal, Tibet, and Singapore. The alpha of the pack is Guang Yong Rui and it said that he's older than paper his beta is Ran Wakahisa the two have been long time friends in the only time to pack had possessed a different alpha was under Guang's father.

The Khalid pack's territory runs from Cyprus, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Iraq, Iran Afghanistan, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Palestine, Israel, Sinai, Yemen, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan and Turkey. Wolves in the pack tends to have pale short color fur they're generally smaller more resembling jackals than some of their counterparts. The alpha is Khalid Hussam Ud-Deen and he was the very first alpha and there had been none after him. Depending on who you ask the myth differs on how he became Alpha some say that he was the wolf that traveled on the ark with Noah and others say he watched on from the shadows at the birth of Christ but really what everyone agrees is he's very old even if he doesn't look it. His beta is Ahmes Mesta although she keeps her last name is beta is his wife and she was once part of the Egyptian royal family during the time of Ramses.

The Alyosha pack wolves are known for having the largest wolves of any pack and are built to survive the harsh winters like in Siberia the pack is by majority women with less men. The reason for this is because the men tend to phase earlier in life for example 7 year old boy will change into a wolf but in order to accommodate to that his body will change into that of let's say a 25 year old; a tall muscular 25 year old even though he's still seven. The reason there aren't that many males in the Alyosha pack is because many do not make it after the age of 18 some do but many don't. The oldest male in the pack is 109 and the youngest is 3. There is one legend that win a woman's son changes into a wolf children put her child on the doorstep and the White Wolf will take her child away and keep him safe that myth arose because both the alpha and beta of the pack are white wolves. The pack's territory ranges from Belarus, Russia, Estonia, Latvia Lithuania, Moldova, Romania, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Armenia and once the pack merged with the Scandinavian pack after they were nearly decimated by war their territory included Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark. The pack alpha and beta are twin sisters Vasilisa and Roksana Afanasyev. The alpha is known for being very protective of her pack and ferocious toward any others outside her pack Roksana is the more calm and gentle sister.

The Ulric pack is known for being generally very male and very instinctive even in their human forms. The pack's territory stretches from all the land that was once part of the British Empire including India, Australia, parts of Africa, Canada, New Guinea, Hong Kong, Argentina ,New Zealand, Scotland and they also have stations in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Spain. The alpha is the epitome of what one would expect of an Ulric pack members: barrel chested, burly, aggressive, strong, and lacking manners at times. He'd first sniff a man's neck before remembering he was supposed to offer a handshake. Alpha Nicol Grant had come from nobility and came to the status of alpha under queen Victoria's reign. Before that he had been a member of a different pack that roamed the Highlands but it eventually shrunk due to local hatred of the pack especially the alpha who had no qualms about bullying the locals since they were average humans who are weaker then pack members.

The Ulric pack had been on the brink of civil war when they were under a tyrant rule by their alpha. The two sides were the ones who despised and wanted to fight the alpha and then there were those who were too scared of the consequences of defying the alpha had they lost and would fight on the alphas side. Nicol killed the alpha himself thus becoming Alpha. The beta had served numerous alphas before making him the oldest in the pack. Casimir Adina; a slight gentleman with sharp eyes and fluffy blonde hair. He is one of the fastest in the pack even though Ulric wolves are built for strength over speed such as Xia wolves who are built for speed. Nicol offered the alpha position to Casimir, but he refused it saying he was better suited as a beta and would continue his duty to protect his alpha and ensure the good of the pack.

The relationship between the ulric and Alyosha pack is more so that of rivals. The females are fierce and strong which earns them respect but they dislike the brutish ways of the ulric pack members since they fawn over their male members. Also the Ulric beta likes the Alyosha beta, but doesn't want to incur the alpha's wrath and doesn't believe he is a very desirable mate since he doesn't fit the standard for a Ulric male.

The two oldest have been together for so long they're on very good terms with each other and the other two packs look up to and revere them. The ulric and Alyosha packs will take care of any small pack that dares to challenge the Xia or Khalid packs so they don't have to get their hands dirty.

Remus shoved the book aside and moved onto a book on Pack rules:

Faux Pax and Rules of the Alyosha Pack

What the Alpha says is law. Pack members cannot disobey the alpha.

Hand shaking across a door threshold is bad luck.

Alyosha pack members are allowed refuge in churches and uninhabited villages.

Vodka is not allowed to pups, but expected at social events amongst older pack members.

Punctuality, propriety, and honor are valued.

Candy and Toys for pups are acceptable gifts.

Never, under any circumstance, kill a pup.

Care of pups is expected of all pack members.

The Alpha and Beta are to be introduced by their full names.

Complaining is seen as weak and frowned upon.

Ensuring the safety of the pups is of most importance.

Shouting is seen as weak. If an argument cannot be made without shouting it isn't a very good argument.

Rushing a Alyosha female when she is getting ready will get you nowhere.

A pup of the age of 17 or just turning 18 is allowed whatever he desires in reason.

Death is announced with the Alpha not shifting back from wolf form for a week's time and remaining in silence while the Beta continues the Alpha's duties.

An Alyosha who will not protect those who cannot protect themselves is not an Alyosha at all.

The Alpha must approve and bless a relationship in the pack

The Beta must approve of any meeting with the Alpha

Only pup males may touch the Alpha. Older pack members are forbidden.

Pack Wolves who enter Alyosha territory will be held in captivity until confirmed non-hostile before even seeing the Alpha.

Faux Pas and Rules of the Ulric Pack

The Pack is a family. The pack always comes first.

No walking ahead of the Alpha.

The Third, of the Indian branch, speaks for the pack members not in the Alpha's or Beta's place of living..

The Third will debate and argue with the Alpha. It's accepted.

Alpha and Beta are to be referred to as Alpha (their surname) and Beta (their surname) or simply our Alpha, our Beta in casual situations among pack members.

No denying a fight fought for the Alpha by the Beta in favor of fighting the Alpha.

Do shake with right hand, wave with right hand, touch with right hand. Left hand is considered dirty by the Indian branch of the Ulric pack.

Doesn't matter if you're in wolf form. No pissing in public or in the view of others.

Dinner is never a time to talk about politics. Tea perhaps, but not dinner.

The Irish are the Irish. They stay they are their own pack, but their under the Alpha. Simply refer to them as the Irish.

No red poppies when meeting with the Xia pack.

Cowardice is frowned upon in a fight, but submission is accepted by the alpha.

Stand to greet the Alpha and Beta when meeting with them.

Don't pet a member in wolf form unless you know for sure the pack member is okay with it.

When in the presence of non pack members, don't have full blooded rows and NEVER have a fight in wolf form in a public place or in front of civilians where they can be put in danger.

Never harm a non-pack member.

Killing a pack member is frowned upon unless absolutely necessary or challenge for Alpha.

Marriage and relationships outside the pack are permitted, but pack members are asked to tread waters carefully. Although, it cannot interfere with pack business.

Upon marriage or engagement the Alpha is to give his blessing to the pack member.

During formal dinner or outings pack members are expected to be on their best behavior.

The Ulric Pack has and always will primarily serve their pack and the royal family. The Queen especially.

Pack Members briefly bow neck and shoulders respectfully to the Alpha. Beta simply bows head to Alpha unless Alpha states otherwise.

Howls of grief in wolf form given upon pack member's death when not challenging Alpha or betrayal.

A stiff upper lip is expected of all pack members. There is no coddling.

Formal titles mean nothing in the pack. You are either a pack member, non-member, or the alpha and beta.

Don't expect Indian Branch to disagree

Never enter another pack's territory without permission

If an alpha must enter another alpha's territory a messenger must first be sent and the beta's will meet in wolf form then human before the alpha's meet in the form of their choosing.

When a man comes of age, phases, and joins the pack a celebration is held with eating and drinking.

Faux Pax and Rules of the Xia Pack

Treat the Alpha as you would the emperor. He is the pack emperor.

The Beta is the Alpha's advisor, confidant, his sword and his shield.

Head patting, even in wolf form, is extremely disrespectful.

Insulting the Alpha is forbidden.

Be mindful of shoes when entering a home. Paws are not allowed in home unless absolutely necessary.

Alpha is addressed as Lord Guang and Beta is Wakahisa-sama

Bow to greet the Alpha and Beta. Bow lower to the Alpha.

Female members of the pack are thought highly of. A male pack member is not allowed to disrespect a female member in anyway.

Female pack members are not to be touched in public by a male pack member, even a lover or husband.

Stand when the Alpha or Beta enter the room or a senior member of the pack enters the room.

Business is not allowed during meals.

Young members in the pack must respect senior members.

Tradition is valued, but a pack must allow change with the times as a river must continue to flow so does time.

Faux Pax and Rules of the Khalid Pack

The Alpha and Beta are absolute.

The Alpha and Beta are equals in every way.

Pack members stand to greet the Alpha and Beta

The Khalid pack members mate for life.

Courtesy and Dignity and Respect are of the most value.

A pack member is a protector. Not a tyrant, above regular humans, nor below regular humans. They are merely protectors as they have been for thousands of years.

Follow societal rules while in public, but remember the pack is the pack. The pack has it's own rules outside of society, religion, business, and teachings.

Acceptance is key.

Displays of affection with mates are a private affair.

Respect all religious affiliations outside or inside pack (ex. Respect Ramadan, prayer, ect.)

Male pack members may not view a female member unclothed (ie. avert their eyes) and may have little physical interaction unless mates.

Never make a promise that cannot be kept.

Hospitality towards outsiders is encouraged while hostility is frowned upon.

Many people thought of the Khalid pack as false gods or evil spirits. Depending on the region decides how the Pack is treated.

Asena and Wepwawet are the basis of the religion practiced primarily in the Khalid pack.

The Alpha title is by lineage, though there have been no prior Alphas before the current.

Tradition is treasured, but adaption is how the pack has survived so long.

Children in the pack are revered. It is difficult for Khalid pack members to conceive, especially with other pack members, but not impossible.

Howling is used to announce extreme sorrow or at other times victory.

A pack member must never attack while in human form, nor attack someone human or in human form.

Remus closed the book with sigh. It always helped to know pack rules, but he needed his own. He needed to figure out how to be a good Alpha. The Alphas of the Noble Packs had ruled for long and with a just hand. He rubbed his eyes and glanced at the clock. He hadn't realized how much time had passed. He heard James stir and it wasn't long before the pup crawled into Remus' lap. Remus asked, "Would you like me to read you something about the Khalid Pack?"

James nodded sleepily.

Wolf Children Religion: أطفال الذئب: ولف بچوں

Remus put on his best storytelling voice, "Some of the gods worshiped in the Wolf Children religion are Wepwawet in Egyptian mythology was a wolf-god who led kings into battle. The great warrior's of the pharaohs. Egypt is one of the Khalid pack's first territory's and where the Beta hails from. Asena is a she-wolf who rescued a young turkish warrior, and the Turks believed they were descended from the she-wolf. God, whoever they might be, created the people, but the Mother of the Earth created the pack members from the people. God's treasured ones were fragile and needed protectors. She took one of the strongest animals, the wolf, and told the wolf 'You are great I will ask spirits of you and your children to reside in the souls of God's humans after death. When the child is born, you will become one with the child who will be a protector'.

The great wolf accepted, and so was the beginning of the packs. They believe that other spirits of the dead animals also are in people, but Mother Earth had no need for them to make themselves known. Although, Mother Earth is the creator of them they worship Asena and Wepwawet because they were some of the first and they protect the pack members in life. Anubis is the one who walks with them after death not as different but as equals.

Generally, the pack members of the Khalid pack who come more from the south near Egypt worship Wepwawet, while thought who come more from the north worship Asena. All worship the great Earth Mother who created them. Wepwawet is given offering, praise, and prayer before fighting or battle. Asena is the one given offering, praise, or prayer during a mating, courtship, or marriage. The Earth Mother is never depicted because she is everywhere and everything in nature. When a pack member is inducted in the pack the Earth Mother is thanked for the new brother or sister. The Apha was the one who created the pack, and no pack can be without a leader. The Alpha's beta was chosen once she became his mate. It is taboo to kill a regular wolf because it's believed, even though they have no human form, it's the same a killing a pack member.

The Khalid pack is very diverse some jews, many muslims, and some christians. Some of the older pack members still worship the old gods or ancient Pagan religions of their youth, but all are expected to pay some tribute to the Earth Mother and since there is no explanation for the pack's existence in the human religions most turn to the Wolf Children religion.

The Xia and Alyosha both believe in the Great Earth Mother, but have different wolf deities they worship and in different ways. The Ulric pack is one of the youngest packs and have their own beliefs as to how they came to existence, but they still believe in the Earth Mother. It is said that the belief in the Earth Mother is what gives the wolves their strength and abilities, and they most thank her for them or it's believed shifting will become even more and more difficult until the person will live forever in their wolf form or forever in their human form. Once they stop shifting their long life spans also end."

Remus kissed the top of James' near white blond hair and wondered if that was what having a son was like. Having a little boy take comfort in his arms, sitting in his lap while he read to the boy. It made him think guiltily of Harry, and he hoped his unofficial godson was alright wherever he was; Dumbledore hadn't let him privy to that information. James yawned and asked, "Alpha, since I gotta know how to be a beta may I please meet with the beta of the Ulric pack?"

Remus asked, "Are you sure? I can take you to Ulric castle tomorrow, but you'll be surrounded by wolves."

James replied, "I think that'd be better than Muggles. I know how to handle Muggles."

Remus mumbled, "I prefer handling the muggles."

"That's why you're strange, Alpha, but I like you anyway."
Remus smiled, "Thank you, Jamie."