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Ever been in the mood where you want to do something, but you don't at the same time?

Welcome to my world. ^^

For those of you who are parents, teachers, or just know about kids...

I'm writing an AU fic where Remus has to raise his kid sister, because his parents are murdered by DE's. However, how does one tell an eight year old her parents are dead? (And in this case, there's no way to prepare her - she was there during the attack, she'd hidden and the DE's didn't know her parents had a child - so Remus finds her in the attic).

I don't know how he's supposed to tell her gently... or how she should react. Would eight even be old enough to understand?

Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!