A/N: Same as Chapter One

-2-

As soon as Ambrosia set foot in her, Severus and Remus's quarters; she was ambushed by a blonde headed blur that nuzzled into her.

Ambrosia smiled, as she looked down at her godson Draco, rubbing his back calmly and seeing tears in his eyes. "What is wrong, little dragon? Were we gone too long?" She asked gently whipping the tears from his eyes with her thumb.

Draco nodded his head, "Yes Aunt Ambrosia. I thought something bad had happened to you all like mother and father."

Ambrosia encircled him in her arms, calming and soothing his fears. "Shh...Draco. It's alright, we're all ok. It just took longer than we thought it would. Now you have to calm down. I have a very important job for you to do for me."

Draco perked his head up and looked at his godmother, curiosity glittering in his eyes at the prospect of doing an important job for his godmother. "What do you want me to do, Ambrosia?"

Ambrosia smiled and thought, 'So helpful my little dragon is.' "I need you to sleep with Harry tonight and help me with him. He was severely hurt by those Muggles and I'm going to need some assistance keeping him calm tonight."

"Of course I will Aunt Ambrosia. I'll be glad to help you with Harry. Does this mean what I think it means?" Draco asked with the innocence that only a child could possess.

Ambrosia couldn't help but smile as she ruffled his hair, "We shall see little Dragon. We shall see."

Draco nodded his head and smiled, accepting the answer for now. His attention was soon drawn as Severus entered holding Harry. Draco quietly followed him through the open door that led to Draco's own room that had been set up for him.

Severus gently laid Harry down on the bed as Draco perched himself on the opposite side of the bed. Severus looked up and smiled gently at his godson, he was rewarded by Draco's bright, innocent smile.

Draco averted his eyes to Harry when Harry started whimpering in his sleep. Before Severus could act, Draco crawled up beside Harry and snuggled close to him, wrapping himself around the smaller boy.

Severus watched in awe as Harry calmed down and in return snuggled deeper into Draco's warmth, sighing happily and falling back into his healing sleep.

Severus smiled, "Well I see that Harry is definitely in good hands. Draco, watch him and call Ambrosia if he wakes again. Try and get some sleep yourself, little dragon. You have been through a lot yourself these past few days."

"Yes Uncle Sev." Draco replied sleepily as he snuggled into Harry's warmth, allowing his eyes to slowly slip shut. Severus quietly placed a blanket on top of both the boys, placing a charm on it to keep the boys warm in the cold dungeons.

As he made his way toward the door a small voice stopped him.

"Uncle Sev?"

"Yes, little dragon?"

"Can you leave the door opened please?"

Severus nodded his head, "Goodnight."

"Goodnight, Uncle Sev."

"Nox," Severus whispered softly as he exited the room, making sure to leave the door opened.

He entered the main room and saw Ambrosia was drinking a glass of fire whiskey and Remus was busy staring into the flames of the fire that was warming the chilly air of their rooms.

Severus walked over to his wife and sat beside her on the couch. She silently handed him his own glass of fire whiskey, which he gladly accepted and downed in one gulp. They were silent as they all were encased in their thoughts.

Finally after about an hour of silence, Ambrosia leaned over and kissed Severus on the cheek and rose, placing her glass on the table. She walked towards the bedroom door that was left opened and looked in on the boys. She watched them for a moment or two as the charmed moonlight poured in from the charmed window. She inhaled slowly and squeezed her eyes, willing the tears to go back.

Severus and Remus moved to stand behind her as they too looked in on the boys.

Severus raised a hand and placed it on his wife's shoulder, squeezing it in an attempt to give her some of his strength.

Ambrosia raised a hand and placed it over her husband's squeezing it in return. When she removed her hand, they moved out from behind her as they both made their way silently back to the fire.

"When you get there," Ambrosia started, causing both men to stop but not turn around but she turned to face them. "When you get there, make them scream."

She didn't need them to reply to her as she knew that they would have made them scream regardless of what she had asked. She waited until they had left by floo before turning her attention back to the dark room that held her little dragon and little lion. She didn't hesitate as she quietly made her way into the room, smiling softly at the sight that greeted her.

Her little ones were curled up around each other, Draco holding Harry as if to protect him from the world. It was very easy to notice just how much of a size difference there was between the two boys, even though they were the same age.

Ambrosia had to force herself to calm down, least she wake her little ones. She settled for sitting in the large chair that was close to the bed. She wanted to be close in order to chase any demons away that would come into their dreams that night. They deserved a good night's sleep after what all they had been through. It saddens her to know that there was nothing she could have done about how much they have suffered in their young lives but now she would make a difference.

She was going to make sure that no one would be able to hurt her little ones anymore; even if she had to take on Dumbledore and the Dark Lord all on her own. She could keep her little ones safe.

-Little Surrey-

Severus and Remus watched with narrowed eyes at the house that stood before them, if a house it could be called as it was more of a cell for Harry. They knew that they needed to wait for the right time to strike and each man hoped that they wouldn't have to wait long. The time to strike came after the Dursleys had gorged themselves on dinner and had retired to the living room to watch some a game show.

Severus leaned over and whispered to Remus, "Remember Remus, we are not to kill them."

"Remind me again why we can't kill them?" Remus asked, eyes yellow as Moony lay just beneath the surface.

"It would do Harry no good for them to be killed," Severus answered back, "Even though I myself would like nothing more than to curse them to the lowest pits of Hell…I would much rather see them locked up for the rest of their days."

Remus was quiet for a moment before he nodded with a sneer on his face, "Fine…we don't kill them but that doesn't mean that I have to like it. It is only for Harry that I am willing to hold myself back from slicing them to pieces and burning their remains."

"Agreed old friend," Severus answered as they made their way up the walkway to the front door as Severus knocked on the door loudly in order to be heard over the television.

As Petunia opened the door, her eyes went wide with fear at seeing Remus and Severus on her front steps and she tried to hurriedly slam the door in their faces.

Remus placed his hand on the door and using his werewolf strength pushed it open like it was nothing as he stalked into the house, Severus not far behind him as he closed the door behind him.

Petunia backed away too scared to do or say anything.

Vernon came out of the living room, face purple. "What are you freaks doing in my house?!"

Severus and Remus said nothing as they slowly shut the door, placing locks and silencing charms around the house.

Throughout the next few hours, screams filled the house but no sound could be heard outside. For it was on this night that revenge was gotten for an innocent young boy, who the world had placed so much hope upon and nearly forgot about.

-The Next Morning-

Harry awoke to the feeling of being surrounded by warmth and love. He looked to his right and saw his aunt and he looked to his left to see Draco. To say he was a bit shocked to see Draco Malfoy snuggled up in bed with him was the understatement of the century. He was about to shout when a low voice stopped him.

"Please calm down little lion, he needs his sleep. He has been through a lot these past few days."

Harry turned over and looked into his aunt's face and couldn't help but smile. She smiled back at him, her smile full of love, affection and warmth for the boy that lay at her side and Harry was more than happy to take all that she had to give him.

"I'm already awake Aunt Ambrosia. I was just enjoying laying here. Good morning Harry."

"Good Morning to you as well Draco," Harry replied, although his face showed confusion, which caused his aunt to laugh to herself.

"Alright boys, let's get some breakfast in you and then we'll sit down and talk about a few things. Sound good to you boys?" Ambrosia asked as she sat up in the bed and smiled when both boys nodded to her. "Well, why don't you two put on some comfortable clothes? Draco knows where they are and Draco you'll help Harry won't you?"

Draco nodded and both boys hurried to the wardrobe to grab something comfortable. Ambrosia smiled and laughed to herself as they pulled clothes from every corner of the wardrobe.

She made her way into the kitchen, noticing that Severus and Remus had already left that morning, more than likely going over their class material before the students were set to arrive in a week's time. She was glad that she didn't need to help Remus with the material, only fill in for him when he was recovering from the Full Moons.

As she heard her little ones laughing, she couldn't but turn and see what had them in such a laughing mood.

"And just what are you two laughing at, hmm?" Ambrosia asked, turning around to look at them and then she couldn't but laugh as well at finally getting their joke.

Upon entering her kitchen both boys were in baggy black sweat pants but with each boy wearing a different colored baggy t-shirt. Harry was wearing a Slytherin green one while Draco was wearing a Gryffindor red.

"So you decided to switch houses little ones?" She teased them and she was relieved when they smiled back at her, giggling like little children and not twelve year olds that they were. "So what do you want for breakfast my little ones?" She asked going for the stove that was in the kitchen as they sat themselves down at the table.

"I would like some pancakes with maple syrup aunt and some pumpkin juice, please." Harry responded, giggling as Draco tickled his ribs.

"I want the same too, Aunt." Draco added, soon after Harry had spoken.

Ambrosia smiled and nodded her head, "Two orders of pancakes with maple syrup and two pumpkin juices coming right up."

After breakfast was done and the dishes were clean, her little ones volunteering to wash them, they made their way to the living room where the boys sat themselves on the carpet and Ambrosia on the couch nearest to them.

She looked down when she felt a tap on her knee; Harry looked up at her with big eyes.

"Aunt, do we have a Wizarding Chess Set? Me and Draco would like to play for a while, if that's ok?"

"Sure that's ok little lion. The chess set is on the second shelf of the bookcase, go and fetch it and you and Draco can play for a bit."

"Thanks auntie." Harry said, giving his aunt a tight hug before running off to collect the board, he was closely followed by Draco who seemed determined not to let the other boy out of his sight.

She glanced up as the portrait opened as her husband and Remus entered their quarters. They looked well rested and satisfied with their adventure last night, and she had to admit that she was a tiny bit jealous that they got to visit Harry's tormentors last night. But as she glanced at Harry and Draco, she felt the jealously drain completely from her; she wouldn't have missed spending any time with her little ones, not even for revenge.

"How are they this morning?" Remus asked as he and Severus entered the living room holding coffee mugs.

"Yes, I was wondering myself." Severus added, sitting beside his wife and kissing her on the cheek.

"They are doing as well as can be expected with what all they've been through." Ambrosia said with a sigh.

"Did they not sleep well last night?" asked Remus, looking at his life-long friend.

"Oh no, they slept through the night. Curled up next to each other like two little kittens. It was me who was the one who didn't get much sleep last night." Ambrosia replied, laying her head on Severus's shoulder with another sigh.

"Ambrosia, you know I worry when you don't get enough of sleep." Severus said as he looked worriedly at this wife.

Ambrosia smiled up at him and laced her fingers with his. "Don't worry my love, I know my limits. Now shush the little ones are coming back."

Both smiled brightly when they noticed the addition of the two men in the room as they set down the chess set to greet both of them with a big hug. After the greetings were done, both boys took up their original spots on the floor; which happened to be at the feet of Ambrosia and Severus as they began their game of Wizarding Chess.

The adults were happy to watch the boys play their game as they all seemed to enjoy the peace and tranquility that seemed to have enveloped the room.

Sadly it was not mean to last as a sharp knock on the door brought everyone back to the present, the adults going full alert and the boys looking towards them in search of guidance.

A shared glance between Ambrosia and Severus had him walking towards the door, wand in hand; while Remus moved himself to where he was standing in front of the fireplace. Ambrosia kept her position, leaning slightly forward; her hand on her wand that was hidden at her side.

Severus answered the door and didn't bother to hide the growl of annoyance when he saw it was Albus and that idiot of a Minister, Fudge. Severus glared at them both, Fudge looked like he wanted to run but a side-look from Albus told him to stay where he was.

"May we come in Severus?" Albus asked, looking past Severus to the room inside.

Severus said nothing for a moment before he leaned forward and said in a deathly calm voice that would have even made the Dark Lord pale.

"I'll let you in Albus but know this. You do or say anything to upset Ambrosia or those boys and I'll personally throw you out of here on your arse. Do we understand?" Albus nodded his head.

Severus looked at Fudge. "The same goes for you, Minister or not."

Fudge nodded his head, knowing full well that the Potions' Master would live up to the threat without a second thought.

Severus nodded and walked back into the room, assuming his position beside his wife on the couch with the boys at their feet. He noticed that the boys had stopped their game and were now staring at the newcomers with curiosity and a small sense of fear.

Dumbledore cleared his throat and looked at Harry, "Now Harry we need to discuss the situation with the Dursleys…" Dumbledore stopped in mid-sentence as Harry flung himself into Ambrosia's arms. He immediately regretted how he had phrased the sentence as he heard Harry begin to cry and beg his aunt not to send him back to those people.

"Please don't send me back. I'll be good I promise. Please." Harry cried, gripping his aunt's robes tight in his hands, afraid that someone would try to take him from her.

Draco seeing Harry upset and also thinking that Harry would be taken away from them began to cry and crawled into Severus's lap and began pleading for Harry as well.

Severus, Ambrosia, and Remus all glared at Dumbledore for upsetting both young boys.

Ambrosia and Severus set to work calming down the fretful boys in their arms, while Remus remained steadfast in his position in front of the fireplace; his eyes fiery gold as Moony fought his way to the surface ready to jump into action to protect his pack.

After a few tense moments, both boys had calmed down but didn't leave the comfort of their guardians. Dumbledore once again cleared his throat and started again. "Perhaps I didn't word that sentence quite right. Harry, I was going to tell you that you don't have to return to the Dursleys at all. You can remain here with your aunt and Severus and young Draco."

Both boys seem to calm down at hearing that but neither seemed eager to move from the laps of their protectors.

"However there is something we must sort out." Dumbledore added.

Ambrosia glared at the old headmaster and hissed back with venom evident in her voice, "And just what is that, Dumbledore?"

Dumbledore just sighed at the hostility in Ambrosia's voice and though he knew that he couldn't change her mind about how she thought about him, he didn't want to fight with her anymore. "All I was gonna say Ambrosia is that you and Severus need to legally adopt young Harry and young Draco. The Minister has made it clear that they do not wish to fight you over the boys so we must make this legal."

"Fine," Severus said without a second thought. "We will legally adopt them and they will become our sons. Is there anything else, Dumbledore?"

"Yes, Sirius Black will be released tomorrow and I was wondering if you would like to come to the Ministry tomorrow to both pick him up and fill out the necessary paperwork for the adoptions?" Albus asked, already knowing the answer.

All three adults nodded their heads as Remus moved to stand in front of the group on the couch. "Now that your business is done, get out."

"Now see here you ungrateful…" Fudge stopped as a hand wrapped around his throat, cutting off his voice and jerking him forward so that he was nose to nose with an angry Remus.

Remus growled as he spoke, "You have already caused my cubs more pain and misery. I suggest you leave before I tear you limb from limb and throw you out piece by piece myself."

Fudge frantically nodded his head as much as he could with the hand around his neck. Remus shoved him toward the door as he glared at the Headmaster as if daring him to make a move in retaliation to what he had just down.

Dumbledore said nothing but made his way toward the door, he turned back, "I will come for you all in the morning. Please be ready to go at eight." And with that he left, leaving the room quiet once more.

Ambrosia and Severus looked down at the now sleeping boys in their arms.

"They tired themselves out by crying." Remus said as he looked on with sad eyes.

Severus got up carefully with Draco in his arms and Ambrosia allowed Remus to take Harry.

"Let's put them back to bed, they still need a lot of sleep." Ambrosia said as she made her way to the boys' room.

After the boys were tucked in, the adults returned to the living room each lost in their own thoughts. Each knowing that tomorrow was going to prove to be not only a busy day but one that could hold many complications if not played right.

End of Chapter

A/N: Reviews are welcome!