Sniffling, Ashley ran into Remus’ open arms and hugged his torso as tight as she could, a gesture he happily returned. Sirius stood off to the side, hesitant to approach until Ashley reached out for him, urging him to join her and Remus. Relieved, the Animagus stepped towards them and each wrapped an arm around his mate and pup. He had thought for sure that Ashley would be jittery around him after his outburst earlier. He was beyond glad that she wasn’t.