A Lifetime - Story Three
By: Lauren Freeman
Disclaimer: I do not own any characters from Harry Potter. However, any new characters introduced are mine. :)
Beta Readers: Ah, I HAVE to thank Smudged, YOU ROCK!
A/N: This story is separated into different stories, this one dose not have much to do with Voldemort, however up-coming stories do. This is also the longest fic I have ever written; if you like this story then you will be happy to know that I have story four written, but it needs to be edited. I will post these a chapter as I get them back from my beta readers, and only if I get reviews! NO FLAMES please. :)
Pairs: H/G Hr/R
Summery: The students start their seventh year with babies in tow.
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN: News
Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, John, Daniel, Julie, Soroush, and Lily stepped onto the Hogwarts train, as their family and friends loaded their things onto the train. The one year olds walked around excitedly exploring every nook and cranny of the train car, while their parents helped buckle the kids' car seats onto the train seats. The five-minute whistle blew and the kids quickly found themselves once again locked down in their seats, much to their dismay. Out the window, family and friends waved good-bye, and the kids all waved goodbye back.
"Ba! Ba!" Lily yelled as she waved. They took off only a minute after that.
The group stepped into the Great Hall, for the first time with the kids on their hips instead of in carriers. As they got towards the end of the hall, near the teachers tables, the group placed the kids on the ground while they got out the high chairs. They had to abandon the task as the kids took there chance and walked over to the teachers table, talking to each other in there own baby language, having never seen their kids go up any steps before the teens stopped before getting to them, to watch how they would get up the three steps to the teachers tables. They had abandoned trying to step up, and ended up doing more crawling then anything. Dumbledore stood up with a big smile, as they raced towards the man with a really long pretty beard. The teens ran after them but did not make it, the kids were at Dumbledore, who was bending down talking to them, a twinkle in his eyes. The kids each had their hands on the long beard, and were all talking at once, though no one could understand what they were saying. The teens walked around the table to where the kids and headmaster were playing.
"We're sorry, sir. Can't let go of them for even a second." Harry smiled grabbing up his two, carefully getting them to let go of the beard. Ron and Hermione did the same.
"They are growing so fast, it was my pleasure to be able to talk with them again. Feel free to bring them to visit me at any time this year." Dumbledore stood up, and took Lily from Harry, much to Lily's delight. Dumbledore walked with them back to the table, as Ginny, Fred, George and Draco set up the kid's high chairs. Draco smiled at Dumbledore, who handed him Lily, before they knew it, Dumbledore was back at his spot at the teachers table, talking to...Lupin?!? The three teens cheered loudly at seeing the professor who came in as Dumbledore was helping get the kids in their high-chairs. Lupin smiled at them, and waved, but was not able to do anything else because McGonagall was leading the first years in. As usual, the first years looked petrified. The children seemed to notice this, and when the line stopped in front of them. John yelled:
"Hi!" And started to wave, his brother and sisters joined in, the first years smiled at the kids, as their parents covered their lips telling them to be quiet. But the trick worked and the first years seemed to calm slightly. McGonagall looked at the teens sternly, and began the sorting. The teens shook their heads, and they cheered all the new Gryffindor to their table. They were surprised when Slytherin only got three new students while all the other houses got at least ten. Soon the dinner had finished, and the trio, plus Ginny, waited until the hall had empted out of students, leaving only them and the still talking teachers, in the hall giving them room to move, at their own pace. Hermione had asked Neville, Seamus, and Lavender to take the new and old students to the common room, and to show the first years where they slept. The four teens grinned as they talked about the New Year, and got all their equipment ready to go. They were just about to leave when Professor Lupin walked up a big grin on his face.
"So the four of you baby-sitting, or is there something you want to tell me?" He asked. The four were shocked, was there, could there be someone out there that does NOT know of their situation?
"Hey, Professor, were glad your back, nope not baby-sitting, these little ones are completely ours, it's a long story, you will have to ask Dumbledore if you want the story anytime soon, I'm afraid." Harry smiled, as he put on two slings and placed the now sleeping kids inside of them.
"Yours?!? Seriously? How old are they?"
"One." Hermione stated, doing the same with her kids.
"Yep, they were born on Harry's birthday in two thousand three." Ron added, also putting his bundle in a sling. Remus just shook his head. Dumbledore walked up behind them.
"Your nannies are back, they say they loved last year, and are looking forward to this year." Dumbledore let them know.
"Thank you, sir. Oh and if you get the chance can you tell Remus our story, I don't think we're going to get a chance anytime soon." Harry asked.
"I will do my best."
"Have you heard from Snuffles? I have not seen him since these little ones were just a month or so." I have written to him a couple of times, but I have not heard back." Harry asked worried.
"Ah, rest assured he is well, he is just in hiding." Harry nodded with a smile.
"Good, well I can barley keep my eyes open, so I will see you all tomorrow." Harry grinned and started to walk off.
"Wait, Harry. Tomorrow please come and see me after lunch, I have some news to discuss with you." Dumbledore smiled.
"Yes, sir." Harry nodded with a smile and was off.
The next day the group got there schedule, and found they had one new class and that was NEWTs class. A class that Professor Dumbledore had taught himself since he became headmaster so many years ago. After a rather fun day in DADA, the group headed for lunch.
"So what do you think Dumbledore wants to talk to you about?" Ron asked, between bites. Harry just shrugged.
"I wonder what's up with Voldemort? Can you believe we went through two years of not facing him once?" Hermione asked.
"Yeah, he's been real quite. That in it self is somewhat scary. I'll ask Dumbledore after lunch."
Time went quickly, Hermione and Ron walked Harry to the headmaster's door, before leaving for the library, where Harry would meet them after the meeting, since they did not have another class for another three hours. Harry was about to start guessing the password when the gargoyle opened to reveal Snape.
"Move out of my way boy. Don't you have somewhere to be? Get going!" Harry backed away, not in the mood to mess with Snape. Before Snape could have at him, Dumbledore appeared at the doors opening.
"Harry, I believe we have a meeting." Harry nodded, and grinned at the headmaster in thanks. Snape grunted, and walked off, mad that he did not get a chance to take any points away.
Harry sat down in front of Dumbledore's desk, and watched the headmaster sit down on the other end of the desk.
"Chocolate frog?" Dumbledore asked, holding on out for Harry who accepted it. Harry opened it, and quickly grabbed the frog before it could jump, not wanting to chance it escaping. After eating it, he looked at the card in hand and gasped. The picture on the card was his mother! Dumbledore looked at the card, and smiled.
"Ah, that is a very rare card in deed, only ten made. To think I had it all along. It's fitting you got it." Dumbledore smiled.
"My-my mom was a famous witch?" Harry asked staring at the picture.
"Of course, so was your father." Dumbledore opened a box and handed him a card with his father on it. "Keep it." Harry smiled and put the two carefully in a pocket in the inside of his robe. "Now I have brought you hear to discuss something that is a matter of important. When your parents died, they left a will. Now it stated that at your graduation, or eighteenth birthday, in case something happened and you could not graduate, you would receive the Godric manor, and all within." Harry sat up straight.
"But I thought Voldemort blew it up?" Harry asked.
"Ah, like I said before, your parents were great wizards, they wanted to make sure you had someplace to go. They put a powerful spell on the house. The minute Voldemort left the house and turned around to destroy it, the spell came forth locking it up, and protecting it from destruction. No one had been able to get inside, though hundreds have tried. It's said that only you can go in, and those you invite." Harry's mouth was open, and he smiled. "Now, you had a couple of house elves, who are still living inside, and refuse to come out, stating that they will wait for their masters return. They don't know that Lily and James aren't alive, so I have gotten permission to let you go over there to talk to them, and for you to have them get the place ready for your two little ones, as I have no doubt that, you will want to move there after graduation." Harry just sat there in shock.
"When?" Harry asked quietly.
"Ah, how about this weekend?" Harry nodded , and was about to get up when he remembered he had some questions to ask.
"Okay, umm, I have some questions. How many rooms dose the manor have?" Harry asked an idea forming.
"It's a rather large house, much bigger then it appears from the outside. If I remember correctly the house has...ten bedrooms, a large study, a massive living room, kitchen, nice dinning room, a gym, a basement as large as the house, and knowing the Potters secret rooms as well." Harry grinned.
"I can't wait to see this place. Okay on to more serious matters, we have pretty much been out of date with the works of Voldemort. What has he been up to?"
"Ah, I new that was coming. Word has it, he his keeping everything quiet, as he gains more power, and builds a large army. However, the new Minster of magic, agrees with me that Voldemort is back, and has finally taken precautions, just in time to, because the Dementors left there posts at Azkaban, last week. Hagrid as you know has been keeping in touch with the giants, up-dating them, while we get the public ready for a war, for the most part the fear of the Giants are no more. If Voldemort wants to fight, he is going to really have to work hard to win. Something that will not happen while I am alive. Oh about you and your friends, I highly suggest you try and stay as uninvolved as possible. You don't want your kids to grow up without parents as you did. The dementors leaving Azkaban, was Voldemorts first move, the move everyone has been waiting for him to make. So from now on, the protection field around Hogwarts is at its highest level. You will be happy to know, that Sirius will be meeting us at the manor this weekend, and will be staying with us for a while in a secret room. At anytime that you, your friends, go out of the Hogwarts grounds you are to have a guard. That is not challengeable. If Voldemort is still here by the time you graduate, heavy spells will be placed on your homes, we will see about other forms of protection when the time comes. As of now, it is but the first day of class, and we have plenty of time to figure that out." Dumbledore smiled. Harry nodded, this time he did leave with a lot on his mind.
Harry walked into the library, at seeing him his two best friends and Ginny closed their books and beckoned Harry over. After getting comfortable, Harry started telling the group about what he had learned.
"Okay, it turns out that Godric Manor was not destroyed by Voldemort, and that a spell is on it, so that only I can go in, and those I invite. The house is mine, or at least will be at graduation, and apparently it's huge! As in ten bedrooms, a large study, a gym, and more. SO here is the question and you have all year to decide, I personally don't want to split the kids up, so maybe we could all live together after school ends this year at the manor, there is plenty of room." Harry sat back, and went quiet to give them time to digest.
"I'm in; I've been fretting over what was going to happen after graduation since last year." Ron stated with a smile.
"Well I want to go to college, so it will be good to have people to watch the twins, while I am at classes. Unless something happens between now and then, I'm in too." Hermione smiled.
"Oh, you can count me in, I don't even have to think about it." Ginny smiled, and gave Harry a kiss, who kissed her back.
"So what did he say about Voldemort?" Hermione asked.
"Ah, well we have not had to fight Voldemort because he has been gaining forces, for an up-coming all out war. Lucky for us, the new Minister of Magic believes that he is back, and has been working on gathering a large army also. Apparently, the war will be starting soon, because Voldemort made the first move and took the Dementors away from Azkaban. But not to worry, no one escaped; Johnson (The new Min. of Magic) took precautions, since he was expecting this move. We have the giants on our side and a good amount of people ready for the fight. Dumbledore once us to stay out of it as much as possible, for the sake of our kids, I think he just likes us to much, for some reason." Harry whispered the last part with a smile. He then got serious again. "Be careful he may try to use our kids against us."
"Speaking of which, dose he even know about our kids?" Ron asked.
"I hope not. The only person in this school who I know had direct contact with Voldemort himself is Draco, and I honestly don't think he would tell him because of Lily." Harry smiled. "But we need to act like he dose know, and take processions. Also, Dumbledore says that we are not aloud to leave Hogwarts grounds without a guard for each of us." The other three teens groaned, and rolled their eyes. "I know, but after having a little time to think about it, better safe the sorry."
"Your right."
"On to some much more happier news, I am going to go visit Godric Manor this weekend, I'll have to ask Dumbledore, but maybe you can come and pick out rooms and stuff."
"That would be great! We could make a map and start planning." Hermione said.
"Yeah, but I have to warn you, Hermione. Apparently we have house elves." Hermione's eyes scrunched. "But I plan to offer them to be paid for their services." Harry added. Hermione nodded knowing that, that was the best Harry could really do.
The week went by quickly and soon the group found themselves back on the Hogwarts train, with Dumbledore, and Lupin at there side, and their five kids sleeping in their car-seats, as they made there way to Godric Hollow, which much to there surprise was only around thirty minutes away from Hogwarts. Dumbledore got off the train first to make sure all was safe. The teens got off, Lupin got off last. They slowly walked the short distance through the bright, cheery woods, nothing like the forbidden forest, and into a clearing. There was a small wooden fence surrounding the manor, no one had been beyond the fence since that fateful Halloween, when Harry had faced Voldemort for the first time. The two story house in the background was huge, made of grey brick, and had vines running the walls. Harry stepped up to the gate, to see Sirius leaning against it with a smile.
"Sirius!" Harry screeched, as he ran over to him giving him a giant hug as best he could with two kids in separate back pack child holders, one in front, and the other in back.
"Hey kiddo! My how you have grown, and are these the babies? They have gotten so big. Last time I saw them they were newborn. Now look at them, I bet they can walk and talk." Harry nodded. "Well let's get this started shall we?" Harry nodded, and opened the gate. A nice cool breezes could be felt as he walked into the yard. Sirius, and the others followed him in, Lupin shut the fence behind himself, the spell would protect them from anyone else coming in. They walked up to the front door, when Harry knocked, not having a key to get in. The door opened by one very wide-eyed house elf, which smiled and bowed.
"Master Potter, how good it is to see you again. People said you were dead, we new better, we new you and the misses could not possibly be dead." The small elf stated, letting them in.
"Excuse me, what is your name?" Harry asked, startling the house elf.
"It is me, Lonnie, sir." The elf smiled, bowing once again.
"Hello Lonnie, I'm afraid that both James, and Lily did indeed die, around sixteen years ago, I'm there son, Harry Potter, glad to meet you." Harry held out his hand, intending to shake the elf's. The elf's eyes got wide, and tears burst forth in all directions. The elf took Harry's hand and shook it furiously.
"Oh, I can't believe they are gone! But how you have grown, you look just like your father, ah but you have your mother's eyes." The elf wiped his face on his shirt and looked at the others. "Ah, Mr. Sirius, Mr. Lupin, good to see you again. Oh and Mr. Dumbledore, I'm glad to see you are still well. Who might your friends' be, Master Potter?" The elf asked with a big smile.
"These are my three best friends, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, and Ginny Weasley. These are our kids, Lily Potter, Daniel Potter, Soroush Granger, Julie Granger, and John Weasley. I wanted to let you know that we are on our last year of school at Hogwarts, and will be coming here to live when where done." Harry smiled, as the elf walked them into the dining room, where they all sat down.
"Oh this is wonderful news! This place can get so boring, having no one but your fellow house elf's' to take care of. Would you like to meet the others?" Harry smiled and nodded. "Oh good, let me get you all some water, cookies, and I will be right back. With that the food and drinks appeared in front of them, and the elf ran off. Ten minutes later, five other house elf's ran in, big smiles on their faces.
"Master Potter! You have grown." They all talked at once, each shaking Harry's hands. Quick introductions were once again made this time by Lonnie, and soon the group found themselves on a tour of the house. Hermione was drawing a map as they went. After two hours of looking around, and getting information from the elf's about room size, and such, and after going through every secret passage, that the elves and Sirius and Lupin new about, (They were sure there would be more, they just did not know where.) they all sat down in the Living room, while the teens let the babies walk around the room. Ron did a quick safety spell, so that they would not fall into the fire or anything. Hermione did a quick spell, and made copies of the map she made and gave one to each of the teens. After the long day, the teens and adults waved goodbye to the house elf's who had announced they would start preparing immediately for them and their children's arrivals at the end of the school term. On the train back, they began to plan. Picking out what room would be best for what. Nothing was set in stone, but it was something to take their minds off NEWTs, Voldemort, and there studies in general.
The day before Christmas vacation came, and for dinner, the teens decided to take the kids for a treat, and eat in the great hall. Forewarning Dumbledore this time, they walked in, with there one year olds in hands. Hermione put a spell on them, so that they could not run off while they set up chairs. Finally, they had the high chairs up. Harry lifted Lily up into her chair, and bucked her in, then placed the table in its spot. He then turned to Daniel. Who was standing as far away as the spell would let him.
"Daniel, come here, I need to get you in your chair, so that you can have dinner." Harry stated, holding out his arms. The trio and Ginny saw it coming right then. Daniel had started having tantrums the week before, they new it was about to get very loud.
"No!" Daniel stated only slightly loud.
"Daniel, come here, now." Harry whispered a little louder. This time Daniel's yelled as loud as he could.
"NOOO!" With that, he got down on his hands and knees and started kicking and screeching at the top of his voice. Everyone in the room got quiet as they watched. The parents only sat there, learning early on not to give the tantrums attention. Harry began to help feed Lily, while Ginny fed Soroush. Hermione, Julie, and John. Not that there kids needed much help eating these days, they could all do it on there own. Their parents were simply there to try to keep the mess to a minimum, and make sure they did not choke, as they ate there own dinner. After a minute or two, Daniel stopped crying abruptly and got up, he walked over to Harry and put his arms up. "Up, peeze."
"Are you done?" Harry asked, looking him sternly in the eye.
"Yes, daddy." Daniel nodded. Harry smiled, and picked him up, placing him in his high-chair, buckled him in, set his table up and gave him his food. Daniel smiled, and began to eat, as if nothing happened. The room was still quiet, until a voice from down the table broke the silence.
"Boy, Harry I feel sorry for you, if he throws tantrums like that while he is only one, I would hate to see what kind of fit he will through when he has reached the terrible twos!" Harry laughed loudly.
"I'm hoping he gets it all out now." Harry replied. Small chuckles could be hared, all over the room, and conversations started where they left off. Harry smiled up at Dumbledore, who looked very pleased. Harry laughed, and turned back to his kids with a sigh.
By: Lauren Freeman
Disclaimer: I do not own any characters from Harry Potter. However, any new characters introduced are mine. :)
Beta Readers: Ah, I HAVE to thank Smudged, YOU ROCK!
A/N: This story is separated into different stories, this one dose not have much to do with Voldemort, however up-coming stories do. This is also the longest fic I have ever written; if you like this story then you will be happy to know that I have story four written, but it needs to be edited. I will post these a chapter as I get them back from my beta readers, and only if I get reviews! NO FLAMES please. :)
Pairs: H/G Hr/R
Summery: The students start their seventh year with babies in tow.
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN: News
Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, John, Daniel, Julie, Soroush, and Lily stepped onto the Hogwarts train, as their family and friends loaded their things onto the train. The one year olds walked around excitedly exploring every nook and cranny of the train car, while their parents helped buckle the kids' car seats onto the train seats. The five-minute whistle blew and the kids quickly found themselves once again locked down in their seats, much to their dismay. Out the window, family and friends waved good-bye, and the kids all waved goodbye back.
"Ba! Ba!" Lily yelled as she waved. They took off only a minute after that.
The group stepped into the Great Hall, for the first time with the kids on their hips instead of in carriers. As they got towards the end of the hall, near the teachers tables, the group placed the kids on the ground while they got out the high chairs. They had to abandon the task as the kids took there chance and walked over to the teachers table, talking to each other in there own baby language, having never seen their kids go up any steps before the teens stopped before getting to them, to watch how they would get up the three steps to the teachers tables. They had abandoned trying to step up, and ended up doing more crawling then anything. Dumbledore stood up with a big smile, as they raced towards the man with a really long pretty beard. The teens ran after them but did not make it, the kids were at Dumbledore, who was bending down talking to them, a twinkle in his eyes. The kids each had their hands on the long beard, and were all talking at once, though no one could understand what they were saying. The teens walked around the table to where the kids and headmaster were playing.
"We're sorry, sir. Can't let go of them for even a second." Harry smiled grabbing up his two, carefully getting them to let go of the beard. Ron and Hermione did the same.
"They are growing so fast, it was my pleasure to be able to talk with them again. Feel free to bring them to visit me at any time this year." Dumbledore stood up, and took Lily from Harry, much to Lily's delight. Dumbledore walked with them back to the table, as Ginny, Fred, George and Draco set up the kid's high chairs. Draco smiled at Dumbledore, who handed him Lily, before they knew it, Dumbledore was back at his spot at the teachers table, talking to...Lupin?!? The three teens cheered loudly at seeing the professor who came in as Dumbledore was helping get the kids in their high-chairs. Lupin smiled at them, and waved, but was not able to do anything else because McGonagall was leading the first years in. As usual, the first years looked petrified. The children seemed to notice this, and when the line stopped in front of them. John yelled:
"Hi!" And started to wave, his brother and sisters joined in, the first years smiled at the kids, as their parents covered their lips telling them to be quiet. But the trick worked and the first years seemed to calm slightly. McGonagall looked at the teens sternly, and began the sorting. The teens shook their heads, and they cheered all the new Gryffindor to their table. They were surprised when Slytherin only got three new students while all the other houses got at least ten. Soon the dinner had finished, and the trio, plus Ginny, waited until the hall had empted out of students, leaving only them and the still talking teachers, in the hall giving them room to move, at their own pace. Hermione had asked Neville, Seamus, and Lavender to take the new and old students to the common room, and to show the first years where they slept. The four teens grinned as they talked about the New Year, and got all their equipment ready to go. They were just about to leave when Professor Lupin walked up a big grin on his face.
"So the four of you baby-sitting, or is there something you want to tell me?" He asked. The four were shocked, was there, could there be someone out there that does NOT know of their situation?
"Hey, Professor, were glad your back, nope not baby-sitting, these little ones are completely ours, it's a long story, you will have to ask Dumbledore if you want the story anytime soon, I'm afraid." Harry smiled, as he put on two slings and placed the now sleeping kids inside of them.
"Yours?!? Seriously? How old are they?"
"One." Hermione stated, doing the same with her kids.
"Yep, they were born on Harry's birthday in two thousand three." Ron added, also putting his bundle in a sling. Remus just shook his head. Dumbledore walked up behind them.
"Your nannies are back, they say they loved last year, and are looking forward to this year." Dumbledore let them know.
"Thank you, sir. Oh and if you get the chance can you tell Remus our story, I don't think we're going to get a chance anytime soon." Harry asked.
"I will do my best."
"Have you heard from Snuffles? I have not seen him since these little ones were just a month or so." I have written to him a couple of times, but I have not heard back." Harry asked worried.
"Ah, rest assured he is well, he is just in hiding." Harry nodded with a smile.
"Good, well I can barley keep my eyes open, so I will see you all tomorrow." Harry grinned and started to walk off.
"Wait, Harry. Tomorrow please come and see me after lunch, I have some news to discuss with you." Dumbledore smiled.
"Yes, sir." Harry nodded with a smile and was off.
The next day the group got there schedule, and found they had one new class and that was NEWTs class. A class that Professor Dumbledore had taught himself since he became headmaster so many years ago. After a rather fun day in DADA, the group headed for lunch.
"So what do you think Dumbledore wants to talk to you about?" Ron asked, between bites. Harry just shrugged.
"I wonder what's up with Voldemort? Can you believe we went through two years of not facing him once?" Hermione asked.
"Yeah, he's been real quite. That in it self is somewhat scary. I'll ask Dumbledore after lunch."
Time went quickly, Hermione and Ron walked Harry to the headmaster's door, before leaving for the library, where Harry would meet them after the meeting, since they did not have another class for another three hours. Harry was about to start guessing the password when the gargoyle opened to reveal Snape.
"Move out of my way boy. Don't you have somewhere to be? Get going!" Harry backed away, not in the mood to mess with Snape. Before Snape could have at him, Dumbledore appeared at the doors opening.
"Harry, I believe we have a meeting." Harry nodded, and grinned at the headmaster in thanks. Snape grunted, and walked off, mad that he did not get a chance to take any points away.
Harry sat down in front of Dumbledore's desk, and watched the headmaster sit down on the other end of the desk.
"Chocolate frog?" Dumbledore asked, holding on out for Harry who accepted it. Harry opened it, and quickly grabbed the frog before it could jump, not wanting to chance it escaping. After eating it, he looked at the card in hand and gasped. The picture on the card was his mother! Dumbledore looked at the card, and smiled.
"Ah, that is a very rare card in deed, only ten made. To think I had it all along. It's fitting you got it." Dumbledore smiled.
"My-my mom was a famous witch?" Harry asked staring at the picture.
"Of course, so was your father." Dumbledore opened a box and handed him a card with his father on it. "Keep it." Harry smiled and put the two carefully in a pocket in the inside of his robe. "Now I have brought you hear to discuss something that is a matter of important. When your parents died, they left a will. Now it stated that at your graduation, or eighteenth birthday, in case something happened and you could not graduate, you would receive the Godric manor, and all within." Harry sat up straight.
"But I thought Voldemort blew it up?" Harry asked.
"Ah, like I said before, your parents were great wizards, they wanted to make sure you had someplace to go. They put a powerful spell on the house. The minute Voldemort left the house and turned around to destroy it, the spell came forth locking it up, and protecting it from destruction. No one had been able to get inside, though hundreds have tried. It's said that only you can go in, and those you invite." Harry's mouth was open, and he smiled. "Now, you had a couple of house elves, who are still living inside, and refuse to come out, stating that they will wait for their masters return. They don't know that Lily and James aren't alive, so I have gotten permission to let you go over there to talk to them, and for you to have them get the place ready for your two little ones, as I have no doubt that, you will want to move there after graduation." Harry just sat there in shock.
"When?" Harry asked quietly.
"Ah, how about this weekend?" Harry nodded , and was about to get up when he remembered he had some questions to ask.
"Okay, umm, I have some questions. How many rooms dose the manor have?" Harry asked an idea forming.
"It's a rather large house, much bigger then it appears from the outside. If I remember correctly the house has...ten bedrooms, a large study, a massive living room, kitchen, nice dinning room, a gym, a basement as large as the house, and knowing the Potters secret rooms as well." Harry grinned.
"I can't wait to see this place. Okay on to more serious matters, we have pretty much been out of date with the works of Voldemort. What has he been up to?"
"Ah, I new that was coming. Word has it, he his keeping everything quiet, as he gains more power, and builds a large army. However, the new Minster of magic, agrees with me that Voldemort is back, and has finally taken precautions, just in time to, because the Dementors left there posts at Azkaban, last week. Hagrid as you know has been keeping in touch with the giants, up-dating them, while we get the public ready for a war, for the most part the fear of the Giants are no more. If Voldemort wants to fight, he is going to really have to work hard to win. Something that will not happen while I am alive. Oh about you and your friends, I highly suggest you try and stay as uninvolved as possible. You don't want your kids to grow up without parents as you did. The dementors leaving Azkaban, was Voldemorts first move, the move everyone has been waiting for him to make. So from now on, the protection field around Hogwarts is at its highest level. You will be happy to know, that Sirius will be meeting us at the manor this weekend, and will be staying with us for a while in a secret room. At anytime that you, your friends, go out of the Hogwarts grounds you are to have a guard. That is not challengeable. If Voldemort is still here by the time you graduate, heavy spells will be placed on your homes, we will see about other forms of protection when the time comes. As of now, it is but the first day of class, and we have plenty of time to figure that out." Dumbledore smiled. Harry nodded, this time he did leave with a lot on his mind.
Harry walked into the library, at seeing him his two best friends and Ginny closed their books and beckoned Harry over. After getting comfortable, Harry started telling the group about what he had learned.
"Okay, it turns out that Godric Manor was not destroyed by Voldemort, and that a spell is on it, so that only I can go in, and those I invite. The house is mine, or at least will be at graduation, and apparently it's huge! As in ten bedrooms, a large study, a gym, and more. SO here is the question and you have all year to decide, I personally don't want to split the kids up, so maybe we could all live together after school ends this year at the manor, there is plenty of room." Harry sat back, and went quiet to give them time to digest.
"I'm in; I've been fretting over what was going to happen after graduation since last year." Ron stated with a smile.
"Well I want to go to college, so it will be good to have people to watch the twins, while I am at classes. Unless something happens between now and then, I'm in too." Hermione smiled.
"Oh, you can count me in, I don't even have to think about it." Ginny smiled, and gave Harry a kiss, who kissed her back.
"So what did he say about Voldemort?" Hermione asked.
"Ah, well we have not had to fight Voldemort because he has been gaining forces, for an up-coming all out war. Lucky for us, the new Minister of Magic believes that he is back, and has been working on gathering a large army also. Apparently, the war will be starting soon, because Voldemort made the first move and took the Dementors away from Azkaban. But not to worry, no one escaped; Johnson (The new Min. of Magic) took precautions, since he was expecting this move. We have the giants on our side and a good amount of people ready for the fight. Dumbledore once us to stay out of it as much as possible, for the sake of our kids, I think he just likes us to much, for some reason." Harry whispered the last part with a smile. He then got serious again. "Be careful he may try to use our kids against us."
"Speaking of which, dose he even know about our kids?" Ron asked.
"I hope not. The only person in this school who I know had direct contact with Voldemort himself is Draco, and I honestly don't think he would tell him because of Lily." Harry smiled. "But we need to act like he dose know, and take processions. Also, Dumbledore says that we are not aloud to leave Hogwarts grounds without a guard for each of us." The other three teens groaned, and rolled their eyes. "I know, but after having a little time to think about it, better safe the sorry."
"Your right."
"On to some much more happier news, I am going to go visit Godric Manor this weekend, I'll have to ask Dumbledore, but maybe you can come and pick out rooms and stuff."
"That would be great! We could make a map and start planning." Hermione said.
"Yeah, but I have to warn you, Hermione. Apparently we have house elves." Hermione's eyes scrunched. "But I plan to offer them to be paid for their services." Harry added. Hermione nodded knowing that, that was the best Harry could really do.
The week went by quickly and soon the group found themselves back on the Hogwarts train, with Dumbledore, and Lupin at there side, and their five kids sleeping in their car-seats, as they made there way to Godric Hollow, which much to there surprise was only around thirty minutes away from Hogwarts. Dumbledore got off the train first to make sure all was safe. The teens got off, Lupin got off last. They slowly walked the short distance through the bright, cheery woods, nothing like the forbidden forest, and into a clearing. There was a small wooden fence surrounding the manor, no one had been beyond the fence since that fateful Halloween, when Harry had faced Voldemort for the first time. The two story house in the background was huge, made of grey brick, and had vines running the walls. Harry stepped up to the gate, to see Sirius leaning against it with a smile.
"Sirius!" Harry screeched, as he ran over to him giving him a giant hug as best he could with two kids in separate back pack child holders, one in front, and the other in back.
"Hey kiddo! My how you have grown, and are these the babies? They have gotten so big. Last time I saw them they were newborn. Now look at them, I bet they can walk and talk." Harry nodded. "Well let's get this started shall we?" Harry nodded, and opened the gate. A nice cool breezes could be felt as he walked into the yard. Sirius, and the others followed him in, Lupin shut the fence behind himself, the spell would protect them from anyone else coming in. They walked up to the front door, when Harry knocked, not having a key to get in. The door opened by one very wide-eyed house elf, which smiled and bowed.
"Master Potter, how good it is to see you again. People said you were dead, we new better, we new you and the misses could not possibly be dead." The small elf stated, letting them in.
"Excuse me, what is your name?" Harry asked, startling the house elf.
"It is me, Lonnie, sir." The elf smiled, bowing once again.
"Hello Lonnie, I'm afraid that both James, and Lily did indeed die, around sixteen years ago, I'm there son, Harry Potter, glad to meet you." Harry held out his hand, intending to shake the elf's. The elf's eyes got wide, and tears burst forth in all directions. The elf took Harry's hand and shook it furiously.
"Oh, I can't believe they are gone! But how you have grown, you look just like your father, ah but you have your mother's eyes." The elf wiped his face on his shirt and looked at the others. "Ah, Mr. Sirius, Mr. Lupin, good to see you again. Oh and Mr. Dumbledore, I'm glad to see you are still well. Who might your friends' be, Master Potter?" The elf asked with a big smile.
"These are my three best friends, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, and Ginny Weasley. These are our kids, Lily Potter, Daniel Potter, Soroush Granger, Julie Granger, and John Weasley. I wanted to let you know that we are on our last year of school at Hogwarts, and will be coming here to live when where done." Harry smiled, as the elf walked them into the dining room, where they all sat down.
"Oh this is wonderful news! This place can get so boring, having no one but your fellow house elf's' to take care of. Would you like to meet the others?" Harry smiled and nodded. "Oh good, let me get you all some water, cookies, and I will be right back. With that the food and drinks appeared in front of them, and the elf ran off. Ten minutes later, five other house elf's ran in, big smiles on their faces.
"Master Potter! You have grown." They all talked at once, each shaking Harry's hands. Quick introductions were once again made this time by Lonnie, and soon the group found themselves on a tour of the house. Hermione was drawing a map as they went. After two hours of looking around, and getting information from the elf's about room size, and such, and after going through every secret passage, that the elves and Sirius and Lupin new about, (They were sure there would be more, they just did not know where.) they all sat down in the Living room, while the teens let the babies walk around the room. Ron did a quick safety spell, so that they would not fall into the fire or anything. Hermione did a quick spell, and made copies of the map she made and gave one to each of the teens. After the long day, the teens and adults waved goodbye to the house elf's who had announced they would start preparing immediately for them and their children's arrivals at the end of the school term. On the train back, they began to plan. Picking out what room would be best for what. Nothing was set in stone, but it was something to take their minds off NEWTs, Voldemort, and there studies in general.
The day before Christmas vacation came, and for dinner, the teens decided to take the kids for a treat, and eat in the great hall. Forewarning Dumbledore this time, they walked in, with there one year olds in hands. Hermione put a spell on them, so that they could not run off while they set up chairs. Finally, they had the high chairs up. Harry lifted Lily up into her chair, and bucked her in, then placed the table in its spot. He then turned to Daniel. Who was standing as far away as the spell would let him.
"Daniel, come here, I need to get you in your chair, so that you can have dinner." Harry stated, holding out his arms. The trio and Ginny saw it coming right then. Daniel had started having tantrums the week before, they new it was about to get very loud.
"No!" Daniel stated only slightly loud.
"Daniel, come here, now." Harry whispered a little louder. This time Daniel's yelled as loud as he could.
"NOOO!" With that, he got down on his hands and knees and started kicking and screeching at the top of his voice. Everyone in the room got quiet as they watched. The parents only sat there, learning early on not to give the tantrums attention. Harry began to help feed Lily, while Ginny fed Soroush. Hermione, Julie, and John. Not that there kids needed much help eating these days, they could all do it on there own. Their parents were simply there to try to keep the mess to a minimum, and make sure they did not choke, as they ate there own dinner. After a minute or two, Daniel stopped crying abruptly and got up, he walked over to Harry and put his arms up. "Up, peeze."
"Are you done?" Harry asked, looking him sternly in the eye.
"Yes, daddy." Daniel nodded. Harry smiled, and picked him up, placing him in his high-chair, buckled him in, set his table up and gave him his food. Daniel smiled, and began to eat, as if nothing happened. The room was still quiet, until a voice from down the table broke the silence.
"Boy, Harry I feel sorry for you, if he throws tantrums like that while he is only one, I would hate to see what kind of fit he will through when he has reached the terrible twos!" Harry laughed loudly.
"I'm hoping he gets it all out now." Harry replied. Small chuckles could be hared, all over the room, and conversations started where they left off. Harry smiled up at Dumbledore, who looked very pleased. Harry laughed, and turned back to his kids with a sigh.