Chapter 1

Author's disclaimer: I do not own the world of Harry Potter.

Abby Jackson was a young witch of twenty-eight. She had brown eyes and brown hair, that was pulled into a ponytail.

She was married to Devon Jackson, who played chaser for Puddlemere United. He was currently away from home, but was due back in a few weeks.

Abby was on her way to Diagon Alley. She owned a little daycare center that she had opened eight years ago. She was carrying her two-year old son, Alec, on her hip, and keeping a watchful eye on her four-year old son, Gavin, who was eyeing the sweet shop as they passed it. Abby smiled at her boys, then put a hand to her round belly. She was pregnant with her third child. She was hoping for a girl this time.

They reached the daycare center and Abby pulled out her wand and said, "Alohamora."

She opened the door and walked in. Gavin went to play with the blocks, while Abby went and put Alec in the playpen.

A few minutes later, the door opened and in walked Darius and Petunia Snape. Their six-year old son, David, was holding onto his mother's hand.

David was the spitting image of his father. His black hair went to his shoulders and his dark eyes were wide and expressive.

"Hello," said Abby.

"Hello, Abby," said Petunia.

Petunia worked for Abby in the daycare. They had kids coming from one-year olds to seven-year olds. It was Petunia's job to look after the toddlers, while Abby kept an eye on the older kids. Petunia was also three months pregnant.

After Darius kissed Petunia good-bye, He walked out. He had to get to work. He had taken over ownership of the Apotocary, down the road.

David went over to the toybox and took out the action figures of quidditch players.

Abby went over to her desk and checked David, Gavin, and Alec's names off the list of children who were regulars at the center.

Ten minutes later kids started showing up. Zechariah and Luna Tonks came in with their children, AJ who was ten, Zach who was eight, Sakora who was six, Seth who was five, and the twins, Micka and Bettina who were three, their adopted children, Sanin who was seven, and Nina who was six, along with the children they took in, Kitty Delca who was ten, her younger brother, Dimitri Delca who was six, and their three younger half-siblings, the twins, Bonnie and Jojo Jedo who were three, and Kaleena Jedo, who was two. Zechariah and Luna's three eldest children were away at Hogwarts. Ramia was a fourth year, Sara was a third year, and Kanoro was a first year.

"Hello, Zechariah, Luna," said Abby.

"Hi, Abby," said Luna.

Petunia came over and took Kaleena from Luna. "Come along, you lot," she said to Micka, Bettina, Bonnie, and Jojo. They followed her to the playpen. She sat Kaleena inside with Alec. Then, began picking up each of the three-year olds and placing them inside.

Zechariah came over and said, "Let me do that, Petunia."

"Nonsense, Zechariah. I'm perfectly fine," Petunia chuckled, as she picked up Jojo.

The Playpen wasn't very high. Abby had placed charms on it to keep the children from climbing out.

After Petunia placed Bonnie in the playpen, she straightened up and smiled. "See? I'm perfectly able to do it."

"Yes, I see," chuckled Zechariah.

Sanin, Sakora, Nina, and Dimitri went over to play with David, and Seth went to play with Gavin.

Zechariah and Luna left with their older children.

Abby went and checked the childrens' names off the list.

Soon, the daycare was full. Mostly with friends' and family members' kids. There was Sirius and Amanda Black's seven-year old daughter, Iliana, James and Lily Potter's six-year old son and two-year old daughter, Harry and Emily, Frank and Alice Longbottom's six-year old son, Neville, Dominic and Jewel Poblo's six-year old daughter and five-year old son, Tallia and Alex, Robert and Mary Tonks' six-year old and three-year old daughters, Juanita and Rausha, Regulus and Alexandria Black's five-year old daughter and two-year old son, Carman and Orion, and Severus and Rachel Snape's four year old daughter and three year old son, Resae and Jack. Rachel was five months prgnant with her third child.

There were other children as well. The three youngest Weasley children, Ron who was six, Ginny, and their adopted sister, Annie, who were both five, and their three-year old, second cousin, Bergetta Flenn, Seven-year old Xander Tang and his six-year old brother Roogoe, six-year old Adam Tokoe and his five-year old sister Brandi, six-year old Dantae Draunt and his five-year old brother Darren, and five-year olds, Nicole Orgo and Luna Lovegood, along with several other children.

Once all the children had arrived, Abby and Petunia had become very busy. Abby had cast monitoring charms around the daycare center, so it would be able to keep track of all the children. Petunia, who was a muggle, wasn't able to cast spells, so Abby did it for her.

About half an hour after all the kids arrived, Petunia said, "You know, Lily and I have inherited our grandmother's house in Surrey."

"Really?" said Abby. "What are you going to do with it?"

"Well, Lily said that since they have their home in Godric's Hallow, and James had inherited Potter Manor, that I could have grandma's house. Darius and I are moving into it next week," Petunia told her.

"What about your home in Spinner's End?"

"Darius is fixing it up so that one day our children will inherit it, and Severus is helping."

"What about Severus? Doesn't he own the house too?" Abby asked, curiously.

"He told Darius he could have it, because Rachel's family owns a string of houses in their village, and she's the soul heir."

"Wow. I didn't know Rachel was so well off," giggled Abby.

"Auntie Abby?" said Neville, coming up to her.

"Yes, Neville?" said Abby, looking at her godson fondly.

"I have to go potty," he said.

"Ok, Nev." She took his hand and led him to the restroom.

When he was finished, he went to continue playing with his friends.

In the evening, all the parents came to pick up their children.

The Weasley clan were the last to leave. After they'd gone, Darius Snape walked through the door.

"Daddy!" Squealed David, running to him.

"Hey, kiddo," said Darius, scooping him up. "Did you have fun today with mummy and Auntie Abby?"

"Yes," said David. Then, he began to tell him about the games he played with his cousin, Harry, and their friends.

"Hello, hun," said Petunia, walking over to him and kissing him.

"Hi, my sweet," he said, smiling.

Abby picked up Alec from the playpen, and said, "Well, see you lot later."

"Abby, would you like us to drive you home? You shouldn't go by yourself with the boys," said Darius.

"Don't be silly," chuckled Abby. "I'll manage, like I always do."

Darius nodded, and they all went home for the evening.