Old Fox meet New Fox

James ran a shaky hand through his hair. This was one fuckered up situation.

They had gotten a tougher situation than usual with a paitient, not only that but that weird old man had continued to randomly pop up to try and pester them. Just the thought of that pompous old bastard, no affectionate in that term for him his angry side hissed, made James want to rip out his hair in frustration.

Forcibly taking a deep breathe he concentrated on the patient file beneath his fingers before giving it up. IT was no use. Standing with a sigh he wandered back to his own little office to take off his lab coat and pick up a package; he was doen for the day, now he had a very important visit to make.

Striding the halls before he knocked on a door in the ICU before popping the door and peeking his head in with a small smile,” Hey, you up for some company?” There, wrapped in bandages and nearly swalled up by the larger bed, a little girl of 7 sat up,” Yeah!” She smiled eagerly if a bit wanly when he stepped in; she held her arms out when she saw the brightly wrapped package,” Is that for me?!”

James held it up,” I don’t know, do you know of any sweet little grils near here that might be wanting this?” A firm shake of a head sent honey-blonde pigtails fluttering around her head,” Nuh-uh!” James laughed softly,” Than yes Brittney, this is for you.” Slim hands excitedly tore the wrappings away as she chattered. Her chatter only ceased so that she could let out an excited squeal at the sight of the stuffed, soft jaguar cub which she immediately swept up into her arms to cuddle in her bandage wrapped arms.

James sighed sadly but kept smiling when her gaze returned ot him and she began to talk. He listened with haf an ear as he observed her: Little Brittney Alaina James, age 7 years old, favorite hobbies were hiking and reading or spending time with her mom and dad; had been viciously mauled by a wild animal while out playing in her backyard one evening. The bites had cause some strange viral infection that you could see the effects of, young Brittney was pale and drawn compared to the sunny and golden skinned child you saw in the pictures her parents had shown him of her.

The size, style, and depth of the wounds had indicated some sort of dog or wolf, but they were off to be any known species; which continued to baffle and frustrate James to tears. He may be a sarcastic little bastard, according to House and company, but he always had a soft spot for kids. And this particular little girl was so sweet; she really didn’t deserve the pain her injuries and infection were causing her. Not only that but she seemed to have developed an acute fear of certain types of males, but James seemed to be the exception to the rule; thus he was the only one to visit her since even her own father scared her now, her mother being long gone.

He patted her on the head and promised another visit later tomorrow when he saw that she was winding down for the evening. As James slipped out the room where th little girl was partially asleep with her new toy, he hoped and prayed silently to a God he rarely believed in to keep at least this one little girl safe…

James jerked awake as his phone went off, grumbling he snapped open his cell and snarled upon seeing the time,” its bloody midnight! What do you want now you old bastard?” “Get to the Hospital Now! Your little Brittney’s going berserk, and if ‘m not mistaken is getting a bit hairy for a 7 year old girl!” Startled James snapped his phone shut and jerked on clothes in a hurry before rushing to get his car and practically speeding to the Hospital.

He dashed through the halls and skidded to a stop outside the room, from which, snarls and shouts were emanating. He opened the door to a confusing sight; Brittney was crouched by her window, the little Jaguar in her hands. But the frightening things were the elongated fangs, longer hair, claws, and gold eyes.

Gregory was trying to get close enough to sedate her but any time he tried she swiped at his bad leg causing him and anyone else for that matter to jump back. Upon spotting James, House grabbed and shoved him forward,” You’re her sweetheart, you take care of her!” Giving his ‘dad’ a withering look before crouching down and shuffling forward a bit with his arms outstretched,” Hey Brit, come on…it’s me. You know me, just plain old harmless James.” Gold eyes watched him warily as wolfish ears appeared and a tail to go with it,” Yup, silly old me. And look, you still have spots! I betcha he and you are tired. Come on sweetie, let’s put you back to bed, kay?” finally an over large, gangly wolf pup stared back at him before it whined and nudged it’s way into his arms to be petted and held; the Jaguar firmly clamped in its jaws.

He stood up with the pup cradled to his chest when something seemed to…ripple in the corner of his eye. Shifting her, he snatched his hand out quickly; grabbing and tugging on something to reveal one Albus Percival Dumbledore. The cloak in his hand plus the unrepentant grin and twinkle told him all eh needed to know,” You knew this was going to happen to her didn’t you?” Albus shrugged,” I knew that the young girl had been bitten by a Were, but I was not sure how she would react. Thus I choose to watch your, masterful, handling of her.”

One long boned hand reached out to pet the cub but she snapped at it with a growl, forcing him to withdraw his hand hastily,” As you can see, she’s still a bit touchy. But with proper treatment can maintain the appearance of a normal member of society.” James snorted,” How, some magic speel you odl coot?” Dumbledore smiled brightly,” A potion actually, but yes; some magic is involved. As amatter of fact…I could obtain you some of this potion before the next full moon.”

James and House both eyed him warily. Gregory spoke up first,” What’s the catch?” Albus drew himself up,” You, since it has been determined you are a squib, and Harry shall accompany me to Hogwarts; the school he should be attending.” “James.” James absentmindedly corrected him,” So we go, we get the potion than you let us leave?” Albus nodded and twinkled,” Of course, of course.”

Sighing James and House nodded at each other. As medical practitioners, it was there duty to obtain any true means of help for a patients. James looked at Albus,” Fine, but try anything funny and me and House will insure you’re missing several important bits for siring children.”

Albus reached a hand out ot House since James had turned the full of his attention to the Wolf brat,” Very well, we have a deal sir.” The two shook hands but House held it a moment and stared Albus straight in the eyes,” I am very serious about what I say now. Force James into anything and no amount of magic will keep you safe.”

Albus only smiled with a bright twinkle,” Why ever would I do that?” and with that the foundations were laid for the biggest mistake of Albus’s life.