Remus was confused when he had been summoned to the school, not that he was not happy for a chance to see his cub, but he knew it was likely not good news. He had been fighting both the ministry and Albus for custody, well the ministry was only saying no because of Albus, because of Death Eaters on the run. He knew Albus likely forced Cornelius to finally agree Remus was not an adequate home, and he was to be told. He reminded himself he was to teach in the fall, and he could be there for his cub, but he knew the neglect his cub suffered, and suspected abuse though Harry denied it, and he hated this.

He was surprised when he was sent to the infirmary, usually meeting in Albus' office, and was worried Harry was hurt. He had disagreed with a lot of the headmaster's policies, like Harry being forced to return to class, after losing Sirius. Remus could not even imagine what could have happened to his godson.

His confusion rose when he saw Severus on a bed, with a little boy clutching at him "What is this all about?"

Severus looked up. "Here you go Harry, here is your Uncle Remus. Maybe you can stop clinging to me like a monkey now."

Remus stared in shock at a child who from his size looked to be between three and four, and thought Severus was nuts, till he saw the face. The little boy, even if he had not had the famous scar, was definitely little Harry, James with Lily's eyes. He had not seen his godson at that age, but there was absolutely no doubt.

Remus watched as the child buried his head back against a very uncomfortable looking Severus "What the heck did you do to my cub?"

Albus had come into the room. "Mr Nott added some petals to a potion Harry and Draco were making."

From what Poppy could determine Harry was almost four years old, and his memories matched his body, so he had none of school or them There was no antidote Severus knew of, but he could work on one, but it would likely take time. That or they could petition to the ministry for a time turner, and go back and fix it.

Remus looked at the boy. "Why not allow him to remain a child? Harry never had a childhood first time around Voldemort is gone, he deserves that chance."

Albus shook his head "I barely convinced his relatives to take him back as a teen, Petunia will never raise a toddler. It is a commitment we can not expect."

Looking down at the boy in his arms, for the second time that day he found himself feeling for the boy, and knowing Remus made a good point. They could use Harry being little as a way to keep him safe, from the rare threat left out there, but he was not sure there was any. Surely this boy had sacrificed so much for them, and Poppy confirmed at least neglect making him so small, it would be a blessing to give Harry a chance be a child for real.

Remus looked at his godson. "We both know there are no real dangers out there left; you simply don't want to lose control of him. Harry deserves to be a child."

Albus sighed. "If I were to agree to this, you would need some where out of the way for the summer. And you would not be able to teach in the fall."

Reminding the old man Harry inherited the Black and Potter fortunes, and his guardian could access them, there were plenty of homes. He would not touch the money, but living in ne of the homes and not needing to pay rent; he made enough writing text books, to care for both of them. He had sworn to Harry's parents he would raise him if anything happened to them, and it seemed as if fait was giving him a second chance to do just that.

Harry cried when Remus went to take him "No. No"

Severus looked up from the child "I healed a cut to his head, and carried him up here. He seems to have decided I am his new protector."

Albus watched the two men together, with Harry, and was reminded they had once been so close. Severus had told him he was planning to retire, teaching was not his fortay, and perhaps this would work. Remus would need someone on full moons, and two would be better then one, in protecting Harry.

Severus knew his mind all too well "No. I have had you run my life for decades. I am not going to be roped into raising James Potter's son"

Albus was never a man to take no for an answer though "Harry will then have to be returned to his age and relatives. I can not allow Remus to take him alone."

Looking down at the child who refused to leave him, he tried to tell himself he did not care, and besides Harry was meant to be sixteen. It did not work though, he was reminded of Lily who he loved like a sister, and he found himself feeling like he owed it to her. He also felt for Remus, who was so desperate for a chance now.

Severus sighed "I assume since he does not need diapers changed, I can agree. But we will spend the summer in Cornwall. Draco and I already have plans."

Author note: I have not decided if they will remain in this time, or in the fall go into the past and come back to this time when Harry is sixteen again